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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.
What are 20UA intensifier tubes and how do they differ from other models?
The term "20UA" refers to a high-performance night vision intensifier tube from L3Harris, designed for aviation use. These tubes have stringent quality standards for dark spots, allowing larger spots only in the outermost zone (Zone 3), ensuring a clearer image.
Key Features of 20UA Tubes:
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Strict Spot Tolerance: Larger dark spots (> .003 inches) are only allowed in Zone 3, ensuring high image clarity.
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High Performance:
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Center Resolution: 64 lp/mm minimum
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Figure of Merit (FOM): 2376 minimum
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Halo: 1.0 maximum
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Equivalent Background Illumination (EBI): 2.5 maximum
L3 20UA tubes offer excellent image quality with minimal imperfections, making them ideal for aviation and other high-demand applications.
Why is it not recommended to use rechargeable batteries in PVS-14?
Rechargeable batteries are prone to leaking, which can cause significant damage to the sensitive electronics and components within night vision goggles. This leakage can result in malfunctions or even complete failure of the device.
What type of batteries should I use for my PVS-14?
It is highly recommended to use lithium batteries for night vision goggles. Lithium batteries are more stable and less likely to leak, ensuring the longevity and optimal performance of your night vision equipment.
What should I do if my PVS-14 doesn't turn on?
If your PVS-14 are not turning on, follow these steps:
- Check the Battery Orientation: Ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly. The direction of the batteries must match the device's specified orientation.
- Replace with New Batteries: If the batteries are inserted correctly and the device still does not power on, replace them with brand new batteries. Often, the issue is due to depleted batteries.
- We are a Small Business: We do the most we can to help with return costs, but we are not Amazon and cannot take hits or losses like Amazon.
- Lifetime Warranty: Atomic Defense will always stand behind our products. Our lifetime warranty covers any defects and ensures that you never need to worry about parts or the quality of your orders for the entire life of the product.
- Wrong Items: Atomic Defense takes pictures of orders before they are packaged and shipped. We pay for return, recertification and exchange shipping costs if we ever make a mistake on your orders.
- Rules for Returns: We may deduct refurbishing costs, plus materials and labor, of used products or modified products. This includes, but is not limited to; products with residue, smells, scratches, missing parts, debris, dents and damage. **We reserve the right to refuse returns.
- 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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General Products:
- Must be within 30 days of package delivery.
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Ballistic and Bulletproof Products:
- Most companies will not accept any returns on ballistic or bulletproof items. We offer recertification as a courtesy.
- Must be within 30 days of package delivery.
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- A re-certification cost of 20% applies to returns of ballistic and bulletproof products.
- The 20% recertification covers the cost of ensuring the armor is safe. Usually starting with X-Raying the armor for cracks underneath the coating, inspection for damage, and water damage testing. Without this 20%, we would not be able to offer returns on armor.
- There is no way for us to know how or if it was used once shipped, and we have to consider them unsafe until retested, inspected and certified.
- Exchanges and non-ballistic products do not have a re-certification cost.