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Carson PVS-14 | PVS 14 Gen 3 White Phosphor NVG
- The Carson PVS-14 is a state-of-the-art night vision device with over 25 years of adoption in military operations.
- It features manual gain control for adjusting brightness, and accommodating diverse lighting conditions and mission needs.
- Equipped with a built-in IR illuminator that enhances visibility in low light or complete darkness.
- Powered by an AA battery and comes with a rotary style on/off switch, boasting a remarkable runtime of over 40 hours.
- Weighs 355 grams with standard mil-spec optics, and 325 grams when equipped with RPO optics, making it a lightweight solution for night operations.
- The PVS-14 is versatile, working with Photonis, Elbit, and L3 10160 or 11769 tubes. Note that the 11769 model is required for achieving manual gain brightness control.
- The product comes with a 2-year warranty when sold as a part and extends up to 5 years when sold as a complete build.
- The Carson PVS-14 also offers upgrade options such as a Nightline digital ultralight dual fuel (AA and 123) battery that reduces the weight of the battery compartment by approximately one-third, and RPO Ultralight Optics which lessens the weight of the optics by about one-third.
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Carson PVS-14 Features
- Manual gain brightness control for adjustable visibility
- Built-in IR illuminator for enhanced viewing in low-light conditions
- AA battery compartment with rotary-style on/off switch offering 40+ hours of runtime
- Lightweight design, weighing 355 grams with standard mil-spec optics and 325 grams with RPO optics
- Compatibility with Photonis, Elbit and L3 10160 or 11769 tubes (11769 required for manual gain brightness control)
- Provided with a 2-year warranty when sold as part and extended to 5 years when sold as a complete build
- Available upgrades include Nightline digital ultralight dual fuel (AA and 123) battery, which reduces the weight of the battery compartment by approximately a third
- RPO Ultralight Optics available, reducing the weight of the optics by approximately a third.
What's in the box of the Carson PVS-14?
- Carson PVS-14 Night Vision Device
- Manual for gain brightness control
- Built-in IR illuminator
- AA battery compartment
- Standard mil-spec optics / RPO optics
- Compatible with Photonis, Elbit and L3 10160 or 11769 tubes
- Warranty Card (2 year warranty when sold as part and 5 years when sold as a complete build)
- Optional Upgrades: Nightline digital ultralight dual fuel (AA and 123) battery, RPO Ultralight Optics
Carson PVS-14 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Carson PVS 14 NVG?
The Carson PVS-14 is a popular night vision device that has been issued to the military for over 25 years. It is known for its high quality and durability.
What are the features of the Carson PVS 14 White Phosphor?
The key features of the Carson PVS-14 include manual gain brightness control, a built-in IR illuminator, and a long-lasting AA battery compartment. It also offers a lightweight design, with a weight around 355 grams with standard mil-spec optics or 325 grams with RPO optics.
What types of tubes are compatible with the Carson PVS-14?
The Carson PVS-14 works with Photonis, Elbit, and L3 10160 or 11769 tubes. Note that the 11769 tubes are required for manual gain brightness control.
What is the warranty on the PVS 14 Night Vision?
The Carson PVS-14 comes with a 2-year warranty when sold as a part, and a 5-year warranty when sold as a complete build.
Are there any upgrades available for the NVG PVS 14?
Yes, options for upgrades include Nightline digital ultralight dual fuel (AA and 123) battery which reduces the weight of the battery compartment by around a third, and RPO Ultralight Optics, which reduces the weight of the optics by approximately a third.
PVS14 Common Terminology:
FOM (Figure of Merit)
Image Intensification tube specification designation, calculated on line pair per mm x signal to noise.
Center Resolution
The ability of an image intensifier or night vision system to distinguish between objects close together. Image intensifier resolution is measured in line pairs per millimetre (lp/mm) while system resolution is measured in cycles per miliradian. For any particular night vision system, the image intensifier resolution will remain constant while the system resolution can be affected by altering the objective or eyepiece optics by adding magnification or relay lenses. Often the resolution in the same night vision device is very different when measured at the centre of the image and at the periphery of the image. This is especially important for devices selected for photograph or video where the entire image resolution is important. Measured in line pairs per millimetre (lp/mm).
SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio)
A measure of the light signal reaching the eye divided by the perceived noise as seen by the eye. A tube’s SNR determines the low light resolution of the image tube; therefore, the higher the SNR, the better the ability of the tube to resolve objects with good contrast under low-light conditions. Because SNR is directly related to the photocathode’s sensitivity and also accounts for phosphor efficiency and MCP operating voltage, it is the best single indicator of an image intensifier’s performance
EBI (Equivalent Background Illumination)
This is the amount of light you see through a night vision device when an image tube is turned on but no light is on the photocathode. EBI is affected by temperature; the warmer the night vision device, the brighter the background illumination. EBI is measured in lumens per square centimeter (lm/cm2). The lower the value the better. The EBI level determines the lowest light level at which an image can be detected. Below this light level, objects will be masked by the EBI.
HALO
Halo is the circular region around a bright light that appears “brighter” – It’s caused by elastic collisions of electrons with the MCP surface which subsequently then bounce off and down another hole. Halo’s are the same size all over the screen and the size is dictated by the distance between the photocathode and the MCP. Basically, it’s the round circle around lights when you look at them with Night Vision and it’s generally used as an indication that you’re looking at something that’s too bright.
Photocathode Sensitivity
Photocathode sensitivity is a measure of how well the image intensifier tube converts light into an electronic signal so it can be amplified. The measureing units of photocathode sensitivity are micro-amps/lumen (µA/lm) or microamperes per lumen. This criterion specifies the number of electrons released by the Photocathode (PC). PC response is always measured in isolation with no amplification stage or ion barrier (film). Therefore, tube data sheets (which always carry this “raw” figure) do not reflect the fact that over 50% of those electrons are lost in the ion barrier. While for most latest 3rd generation image intensifiers the photoresponse is in the 1800 µA/lm (2000 µA/lm for the latest Omni VI Pinnacle tubes), the actual number is more like 900 µA/lm.
Luminance Gain
Also called brightness gain or luminance gain. This is the number of times a night vision device amplifies light input. It is usually measured as tube gain and system gain. Tube gain is measured as the light output (in fL) divided by the light input (in fc). This figure is usually expressed in values of tens of thousands. If tube gain is pushed too high, the tube will be “noisier” and the signal-to-noise ration many go down. U.S. military Gen 3 image tubes operate at gains of between 20,000 and 45,000. On the other hand, system gain is measured as the light output (fL) divided by the light input (also fL) and is what the user actually sees. System gain is usually seen in the thousands. U.S. military systems operate at 2,000 to 3,000. In any night vision system, the tube gain is reduced by the system’s lenses and is affected by the quality of the optics or any filters. Therefore, system gain is a more important measurement to the user.
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- Packaging: Ensure returns are packaged safely with thick padding on all six sides. Failure to correctly package returns may damage products and will be deducted from Buyer's account.
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