ATN BinoXS-HD 4x Smart Digital Day and Night Binocular with GPS DGBNBNHDX2
The ATN Night Scout binoculars offer a lot of user functionality, regardless of your occupation or specific needs. The Night Scout was built to serve you with a wide range of features and give you a tool that will provide you with effective night vision, while at an incredibly affordable price point. The ATN Night Scout offers you high quality depth perception and an image that will give you great visibility, while staying cost effective enough that it is not out of reach for even the amateur who is on a tight budget.
Even in complete darkness you are in good hands with the Night Scout, as it offers an infra red illuminator for situations where there is absolutely no light to amplify. This kind of technology is an absolute essential when dealing with real life tactical situations, as you will want to have a pair of night vision binoculars that you know you can rely on even in close quarter situations where you are without any light whatsoever.
On the technical side, the ATN Night Scout you are looking at is the VX-2, offering a high quality Generation 2+ image intensifier, with a resolution of 40/45 lp/mm. As mentioned above, it comes with a built in Total Darkness Infra Red System and also offers a Multi Alkali photocathode type. It has a magnification of 5x, meaning that this is a fantastic model for the night vision user who needs some distance range but isn’t looking for a sniper scope. 5x magnification is a great range type for most users and will provide you with the kind of magnification necessary to see great distances while not being weighed down by a heavier pair of binoculars.
The ATN VX-2 ships with an instruction manual, a lens tissue, one lithium battery, a soft carrying case, a warranty card, and a lens cap. It weighs a total of 3.3 pounds.
The ATN VX-2 comes with a two year warranty as well.
As with all our Night Vision and Thermal Imaging devices, Night Vision Guys offers competitive pricing on the best devices. The high quality of these devices guarantees that they will meet your expectations and serve you well. Buying these units from NightVisionGuys.com guarantees quick handling as well as excellent service and price.
Total Darkness IR System | Yes |
"SMART" Technology | No |
Multi-Purpose System | No |
IIT Generation | 2+ |
Photocathode Type | Multi - Alkali |
Resolution | 40-45 lp/mm |
Signal to Noise Ratio | 12-20 |
Figure of Merit | <1250 |
MTTF - Mean Time Before Failure | 5,000 hours |
Magnification | 5x |
Lens System | F1.2, 90 mm |
Proshield Lens Coating | Yes |
FOV | 20° |
Range of Focus | 20 m to infinity |
Diopter Adjustment | -5 to +5 |
Controls | Digital |
Automatic Brightness Control | No |
Bright Light Cut-off | Yes |
Automatic Shut-off System | Yes |
Infrared Illuminator | Yes |
IR Indicator | Yes |
Low Battery Indicator | Yes |
Environmental Rating | Weather resistant |
MIL-STD-810 | No |
Power Supply | 1x3 V CR123A type battery |
Battery Life | 60 hrs |
Operating Temperature | -40 to +50 °C |
Storage Temperature | -50 to +70 °C |
Dimensions | 225 x 150 x 75 mm 9" x 6" x 3" |
Weight | 1.5 kg / 3.3 lbs |
Warranty | 2 years |
- Powerful 5x magnification
- Easy-to-use digital controls
- Multi-coated all-glass optics
- Long-Range Infrared Illuminator
- Water and fog resistant
- Limited Two-Year Warranty
Gen 2 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.
2nd generation is primarily used by law enforcement or for professional applications. This is because the cost of a 2nd Gen. unit is approximately $500.00 to $1000.00 more then a 1st Gen. The main difference between a 1st and a 2nd generation unit is the addition of a micro-channel plate, commonly referred to as a MCP. The MCP works as an electron amplifier and is placed directly behind the photocathode. The MCP consists of millions of short parallel glass tubes. When the electrons pass through these short tubes, thousands more electrons are released. This extra process allows 2nd generation units to amplify the light many more times then 1st generation giving you a brighter and sharper image. 2nd Gen. IIT standard 2nd generation tubes are high quality with exceptional brightness and resolution. Each tube has a micro channel plate, multi-alkaline photocathode with built-in power supply.
2nd Gen. IIT Features:
• Photo Cathode type: Multi-Alkali
• Resolution from 40 to 45 lp/mm
• Signal-to-Noise Ratio from 12 to 20
• 5,000+ hour tube life
Delivery Time and Manufacturing Process for ATN Night Scout VX-2 Night Vision Binocular:
Most of our manufacturers do not keep products like ATN Night Scout VX-2 Night Vision Binocular 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.