From Night Vision Guys about NV Depot PVS7 Consumer Level Night Vision Goggles NVD-PVS-7-XLS-2
PVS-7 is a standard issue night vision goggle used by military and consumer level operators around the world. Many manufacturers are in the business of producing this popular night vision bi-ocular goggle. However Night Vision Depot stands as a leader among the rest. This is obviouse from one simple fact that NV Depot PVS-7 Exelis goggles come with a five year warranty compared to 2 year standard for most other manufacturers.
NV Depot PVS7 comes in several night vision tube configurations ranging from consumer non gated Exelis to Mil Spec Ultra Pinnacle. This particular modification, NVD-PVS-7-XLS-2 offers the following minimum parameters:
Signal to Noise Ratio: | 16.2 min. |
Photocathode Response: | 1350 min. |
Electronic Background Input: | 2.5 max. |
Resolution: | 57 lp/mm min. |
This tube has a minor spot in Zone 1.
The bottom line is that if you are considering a PVS-7 night vision goggle with a Pinnacle tube, Night Vision Depot offers the widest selection of Pinnacle tube levels and provides a datasheet to backup the tube parameters. This in combination with the 5 year warranty should provide you with all the confidence in the world needed to make your purchase.
Night Vision Depot systems are now available for purchase with Gen 3 “XLS” Image Intensifiers manufactured by ITT Exelis. These XLS tubes are available for customer applications within law enforcement and commercial applications. The Gen 3 photocathode is very sensitive to low-radiation levels of visible and, especially, near infrared light. The 6-micron channel spacing provides exceptional resolution and extended detection ranges in low-light conditions. The tube lifespan is 12,000+ hours. The XLS systems are available with or without a small spot in Zone 1 and come with a FIVE year warranty.
From Night Vision Depot about PVS-7 Night Vision Goggles
The AN/PVS-7D night vision goggle is the current military issue night vision goggle for the US armed forces. It is also the preferred choice of many foreign (NATO) forces. Produced by the hundreds of thousands, the 7D will continue to march on for many years to come. Built to withstand water immersion, be hands free, utilize quick connect and disconnect features, include an infrared LED for use in complete darkness and assist in reading maps. An LED warning light is built into the unit to remind the user that the infrared LED can be seen by others who are using night vision devices. A low battery warning light is also built into the unit and there is also high light cut-off which will turn the unit off it if is left on during daylight conditions. The 7D runs on two AA batteries which power the unit for more than 40 hours. The NVD PVS-7D is built using ITT/Exelis GEN III Pinnacle Auto Gated image intensifier tubes and is available with Commercial, MIL GRADE or MIL SPEC tubes.
For optimum performance, maximum durability, and the best possible supportability, the AN/PVS-7B is the best choice for law enforcement, home security, outdoorsmen, boaters, campers, wildlife studies, or predator control.
This system complies with MIL-PREF-49313, MIL-STD-810G.
FIVE YEAR WARRANTY!
NVD-PVS-7 | |
Non Gated | Exelis Gen 3 |
Signal to Noise Ratio: | 16.2 min. |
Photocathode Response: | 1350 min. |
Electronic Background Input: | 2.5 max. |
Resolution: | 57 lp/mm min. |
Max Spots Allowed in Each Zone, Spot Size (in.) | ZONE |
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Night Vision Depot PVS-7 Night Vision Goggle Non Gated Exelis IIT
- Generation III Pinnacle ITT Tube
- Two AA Battery Usage
- Many Available Accessories
- TEN Year Warranty
All Units Include: Soft Carry Case, AA Batteries (2), Operators Manual, Lens Tissue, Headmount Assembly, Demist Shields and Sacrificial Window.
Gen 3 Night Vision
Please note that most high end night vision devices are built per order. It may take 3-5 days or more for your order to ship. If timely shipping is important to you, please, contact us to verify availability prior to ordering.
By adding a sensitive chemical, gallium arsenide to the photocathode a brighter and sharper image has been achieved over 2nd generation units. An ion barrier film was also added to increase tube life. 3rd Gen. provides the user with good to excellent low light performance. 3rd Gen. Standard IIT Our standard 3rd generation image intensifier tubes are of the highest quality. They have a micro channel plate, GaAs photocathode, and a completely self-contained integral high-voltage power supply. These 3rd Generation tubes provide a combined increase in resolution, signal to noise and photosensitivity over tubes with a multi-alkali photocathode. Generation 3 is the standard for the USA military.
3rd Gen. Standard IIT Features:
• Photo Cathode type: Gallium Arsenide
• Resolution 64 lp/mm
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio 22 Typical
• 10,000-hour tube life
Delivery Time and Manufacturing Process for Night Vision Depot PVS-7 Night Vision Goggle Non Gated Exelis B Grade:
Most of our manufacturers do not keep products like Night Vision Depot PVS-7 Night Vision Goggle Non Gated Exelis B Grade assembled on the shelf. Night Vision tubes are kept separate from the body of the unit. When the order is placed, the manufacturer starts the order processing and assembly process which includes the following:
- Order processing - we collect all the necessary information including address and phone numbers. We also make sure that our customer ordered the correct product for their needs and that the product can be exported by US law to the country of destination. In some cases a signed export compliance form is required.
- QC - in this step the manufacturer will inspect all individual parts which will be used to assemble the night vision device for any defects.
- Production & Assembly - during production, all the parts are put together. Night Vision tubes in inserted into the body of the unit and all the complex electronics for the device are connected. This process takes place in a special lab called the "clean room" as even a small speckle of dust can cause undesired optical effect.
- QA - one the night vision device is assembled, it goes through a rigorous testing process to make sure it meets all the expected specifications and all parts function as expected. For this most manufacturers have a special "dark room" designed to allow testing of the units without causing incidental damage to the night vision tube by exposure to bright light.
- Packaging - this is a key process as well. In most case your night vision device will be shipped to you directly from the manufacturer but sometimes needs to be sent to us first. In either case items need to be packaged securely to avoid any kind of damage during transportation.
- Shipping - as described above items will most of the time ship from the manufacturer. For most domestic orders (unless shipping to POB or AFB) a premium shipper like FedEx or UPS will be used.
Only by following the above steps can we along with our manufacturers bring you - our customer - night vision products of highest quality, However as you can understand the above process can take several days to complete. For example if your device fails QA, the entire process restarts. Also at QC stage a manufacturer may realize that the tube they have in stock has a defect and a replacement tube needs to be ordered. Due to the complexity of this process, it is prudent to expect 3-4 business days for production and handling of the purchased device. Keep in mind that this process is designed to guarantee your satisfaction with the night vision device of your choice. It occasionally possible to expedite the process for urgent orders but addional fees or other restrictions may apply.
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Question
How far can you see in moonlight night (In yards). Thank you
From Donnie Currie on Mar 16, 2017
Answer
Hi Donnie. Many factors can impact visibility but on a standard half-moon night you can see clearly to 300 yards and more.