RPNVG (Ruggedized Panning Night Vision Goggle)
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Following the theme of the RNVG, the RPNVG offers the same bombproof 7075-T6 aluminum housing while offering some extra flexibility and modularity. The main feature of the RPNVG is its panning capability. This takes you from the standard 40-degree field of view all the way out to 65 degrees, which noticeably reduces the tunnel-vision effect common with most dual tube systems. Much like the RNVG, the RPNVG offers approximately 16 hours of battery life from a single CR123 and is compatible with ANVIS-Style battery packs, and the push button controls are simple and intuitive, with IR illumination and signaling capability. All units will come ready to go out of the box with batteries and a 10-year warranty.
But the big question is: Why aren’t we offering hand-selected tubes? Put simply, we provide tubes that meet our performance standard, and working with Nocturnality means we are getting hand-selected tubes in the first place. Picture a graph with tube specs along the bottom and performance along the side—the line will increase dramatically at first, but then it will level out with a marginal increase.
All the tubes we are selling are either L3Harris Filmless or Elbit Thin-Filmed White Phosphor. Elbit offerings will be their Mil-Spec grade tubes, YH, VH, or PH. These tubes have a 1600 FOM minimum and an SNR of 25 or higher. Our L3 offerings will be a mixture of 18UM, 20UM, and 22UM tubes, but they will all be held to the 20UM standard. This means a minimum FOM of 1792 and an SNR of 28 or higher.
In our experience, going beyond these tubes, you are at the point of diminishing returns where the line starts to level out. There is next to no discernible difference in any of the tubes we are offering when it comes to what you are able to accomplish with them. We know this is an investment, but our goal, past, present, and future, is to curate products that take the guesswork away from the customer. If you still want to hand-select based on individual technical specifications, then we are not the solution for you. You’ll want a custom solution instead, and it just so happens we know a guy.
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WHAT’S INCLUDED
- One Pair of AB NightVision RPNVG (Ruggedized Panning Night Vision Goggle) with L3Harris Filmless or Elbit Thin-Filmed Gen 3 Tubes
- 2x Daylight Caps
- Custom Padded Pouch
- Spec Sheets
- 1x CR123A Battery
- Allen Keys
TUBE SPECS
BATCH SPECIFICATIONS
We aren’t offering hand-picked tubes. All of our Elbit offerings meet or exceed OMNI VIII Mil-Spec minimums, and our L3 offerings meet or exceed the L3Harris 20UM standards. Both of which will be listed below.
L3Harris 20UM | OMNI VIII Mil-Spec | |
HALO | 1.0 Maximum | 1.0 Maximum |
EBI | 2.5 Maximum | 3.0 Maximum |
RES | 64 Minimum | 64 Minimum |
SNR | 28.0 Minimum | 25.0 Minimum |
FOM | 1792 Minimum | 1600 Minimum |
To better represent these units, we will be listing batch specifications. These will be updated with each new batch we receive. You will receive the original Elbit Systems or L3Harris spec sheets with your order.
ELBIT SYSTEMS
Batch Minimum | Batch Maximum | |
HALO | 0.69 | 1.00 |
EBI | 0.41 | 2.25 |
RES | 64 | 81 |
SNR | 26.3 | 33.4 |
FOM | 1683 | 2576 |
L3HARRIS
Batch Minimum | Batch Maximum | |
HALO | 0.70 | 1.00 |
EBI | 0.20 | 0.90 |
RES | 64 | 72 |
SNR | 28.0 | 32.8 |
FOM | 2016 | 2099 |
Image intensifier tubes can have visible imperfections, either from the manufacturing process or, in the case of used tubes, blemishes caused by damage. Tubes are graded based on the severity of these imperfections and in which zone of the optical field they are visible. Tubes sold by T.REX will not have imperfections in Zone One.
TERMINOLOGY
FOM (Figure of Merit)
Figure of Merit, most often referred to as FOM, is the result of multiplying a tube’s center resolution (RES) and signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). For example, OMNI VIII Mil-Spec contract specifications require a RES minimum of 64 lp/mm and an SNR minimum of 25, resulting in a 1600 FOM minimum. FOM is often used as a benchmark number for tube performance, and while it is important, it doesn’t tell the entire story, so all specs should be considered.
RES (Center Resolution)
Resolution is the tube’s ability to resolve an image. This is measured in line pairs per millimeter and is measured with a bar chart on standard night vision test sets. For this specification, higher is better, and as mentioned previously, this number is multiplied by SNR to achieve a FOM rating.
SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio)
Understanding the signal-to-noise ratio is easier when we better understand what signal and noise are separately. Signal is the true light being picked up by the photocathode within the tube; this is the image you see when the tube intensifies light. Noise is the “scintillation” or electronic noise found in a tube. This is a faint, random, sparkling effect throughout the image area. It may be obvious at this point, but SNR is the ratio between these two figures. The higher the SNR, the more signal there is compared to noise within the tube, making a higher number better.
EBI (Equivalent Background Illumination)
EBI is the amount of light that the tube puts off when the objective lens is completely covered and there is no light entering the tube to be amplified by the photocathode. For an image to be visible through the tube, the light hitting the photocathode must overpower the tube’s natural background illumination or the image will be washed out, which means EBI determines the lowest light levels that an image is able to be seen through the tube. For this spec, lower is better.
HALO
Halo is the ring of light that forms around concentrated light sources when using night vision. Halo is prevalent with streetlights, headlights, or other concentrated light sources. The lower the number, the less prevalent this effect will be, so for this specification, lower is ideal.
SPECS
FEATURES
- Offers panning and modular functionality, allowing for standard and wide-angle views
- Optical pods can be removed without tools, converting it into two monoculars
- Lightweight push button switches with recessed IR illuminator switch for accidental activation prevention
- “IR Illuminator On” and “Low Battery” indicators within the viewing area
- Available in CR123 battery style with an auxiliary port for external ANVIS-style battery packs
- Full range of adjustment: Mil-spec Objectives for focus, Mil-spec Eyepieces for diopter adjustment
- Interpupillary distance adjustable from 51mm to 73mm
- 10-year device warranty through Nocturnality
Assembled by Nocturnality.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power source | (1) CR123 battery |
Focus range | 9.8” to infinity |
Operation time | Approximately 16 hours |
Magnification | (1x) One power |
Field of view | 40 to 65 degrees |
Interpupillary adjustment | 57 to 98mm |
Diopter adjustment | -6 to +2 |
Eye relief | 25mm |
Weight | 605g (21.3 oz) w/o battery 621g (21.9 oz) w/ battery |
Dimensions | 5.2” x 4.2” x 3.1” |
IR illuminator | Built-in |
Water resistance | Submersible to 66 ft |
IR Led and Low Battery Indicators | Yes |
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RESTRICTIONS
This product is restricted by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and cannot be shipped outside of the USA.