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From Night Vision Guys about Apollo Mini 336 60HZ Thermal Clipon
It is hard to imagine that this new Apollo would be anything but great since it is built on the platform which has proven itself over the last two years. Original Apollo thermal clip-ons were a great success and we have lots of customers who use them for hunting and security.
This new line of mini thermal scopes offers all the same great functionality in a smaller and lighter package. This is great news for those who are sensitive to the extra weight or have limited room on their weapon.
Naturally Armasight also added some features to this new model. You get a compass and inclinometer, wireless remote and connectivity, ability to use the device as a 1x scope or handheld thermal monocular.
Overall we really like this product and strongly encourage you to consider it for your arsenal.
Armasight Apollo Mini 336 60Hz Thermal Imaging Clip-on TAQ176CN9APNA01
Armasight is proud to introduce one of the smallest Infrared Thermal Imaging Clip-on System, Apollo Mini.
Apollo Mini represents the latest evolution in our never-ceasing quest to reduce size and weight, while maximizing performance and functions. The Apollo Mini has a wide range of features that puts it at the forefront of all other miniature thermal imagers in its class.
The Apollo Mini is an uncooled long-wave thermal clip-on device intended to mount in front of the existing magnified day sight. The immediate advantages of this approach of converting the day scope into a thermal imaging device include no change in cheek weld, no change in trigger reach, and continued use of existing ballistic reticules in the day scope. The Armasight Apollo Mini eliminates the traditional requirement of removing your existing day scope from your rifle, to replace it with a dedicated thermal sight (which would also involve re-zeroing). The Apollo simply mounts in front of your own standard daytime optical sight. Factory bore-sighted to tolerances of less than 1 MOA, no re-zeroing is required. The Apollo allows the user to maintain consistent eye relief and shooting position; because the operator uses their own, familiar day scope – no re-training is required.
The 24/7 mission capability is only one of the strengths of the Apollo Mini. The thermal imaging technology also allows you to detect targets by cutting through snow, dust, smoke, fog, haze, and other atmospheric obscurants.
Equipped with digital compass and inclinometer, Apollo Mini offers the operator the tools necessary to interpolate accurate distance to target and target orientation.
Collateral applications of Apollo Mini Thermal Imaging Device include functionality as a unity magnification (1x) stand-alone weapon sight and handheld uncooled thermal monocular 1x or 3x (with use of 3x booster).
Armasight has included a compass and inclinometer in the Apollo Mini package for finer range estimation and target orientation. A five-button wireless remote switch is included to operate and modify the settings on the Apollo Mini to optimize the imagery for the viewed scene without having to remove your hands from the weapon.
Utilizing the latest FLIR Quark 2 Technology, the Apollo Mini is offered in 336x256 and 640x512 pixel formats. Additional Armasight proprietary hyper-image processing (HIP) code provides the Apollo with a robust library of software features to tailor the image to the optimum standards required of the operator. These features include direct button functions such as display brightness, palette selection, manual non-uniformity correction (NUC) using a simple, intuitive three button keypad. Menu driven features incorporate desirable operator-specific adjustments such as palette selection, scene-related imaging corrections, stored rifle caliber profiles, format selection, compass calibration sequence, and a “factory settings” default option. The wireless remote capability and Bluetooth features prevents the Apollo Mini from becoming obsolete as new applications and software reaches maturity and comes to market. The nine-pin connector on the Apollo Mini reveals the dynamic nature of this mite-sized powerhouse. Through the multi-pin connector, the operator can record video using the Armasight Digital Video Recorder (DVR), augment the battery life by attaching to external battery options, inject target range data from an externally mounted Armasight laser rangefinder and update/upload new software revision and applications from personal accounts associated with the Armasight customer access web sites.
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
- QRM - Quick Release Picatinny Mount Adapter #26/#142
- Video Cable
- Packing Box
- Light Suppressor for Day Scope
- 16650 Rechargeable Battery
- Battery Adapter for 16650 Battery
- Charger for 16650 Rechargeable Battery
- Soft carrying Case
- AWReC (Advanced Wireless Remote Control 5-buttons)
- Lens Tissue
- One Lithium Battery CR123A
- Instruction Manual with Warranty Card
- SKB Standard color black Case.(F200)
- Picatinny adapter for AWReC (Advanced Wireless Remote Control)
- Light-Suppressor 1
- Light-Suppressor 2
- Light-Suppressor 3
| SYSTEM DATA: | |
|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Magnification (NTSC/PAL) | Unity (1x) |
| Objective Lens Type | Germanium |
| Type of Focal Plane Array | FLIR Quark 2 |
| Pixel Array Format | 336×256 |
| Pixel Size | 17 µm |
| Resolution | 0,89 mRad |
| Display Type | AMOLED SVGA 060 |
| Pixel Display Format | 800×600 |
| Display Brightness | Discretely Adjustable to 8 Levels |
| Turn-on Time, max | 3 sec |
| Digital Zoom | 1x, 2x, and 4x |
| Digital Compass | Yes |
| Digital Inclinometer | Yes |
| Battery Status Indicator | Yes |
| Image Palettes | White Hot, Black Hot, Sepia, Fusion, Rainbow, and Rain |
| Analog Input and Output Format (resolution) | NTSC (640×480 pixels) / PAL (768×574 pixels) |
| Video Recording | Optional Digital Video Recorder with SD card slot |
| Remote Control | Wireless 5-button |
| SPECIAL USER-ADJUSTABLE IMAGING TOOLS: | |
| Active Contrast Enhancement (ACE) - “CONTRAST” | Yes |
| Second Generation Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) – “SHARPNESS” | Yes |
| Smart Scene Optimization (SSO) – “SMART SCENE” | Yes |
| Information Based Histogram Equalization (IBHEQ) – “SKY/SEA” | Yes |
| Linear Automatic Gain Control (Linear AGC) | Yes |
| User Controlled Manual Non Uniformity Correction/Flat-Field Correction (UCMNUC/FFC) | Yes |
| Silent Shutterless NUC ™ (SSN) | Yes |
| OPTICAL DATA: | |
| Objective Focal Length | 19 mm |
| Objective F-number | 1:1.25 |
| Field of View (ang.) | 17.2° x 13.2° |
| Exit Pupil Diameter | 27 mm |
| Focus Method | Manual |
| Focusing Range | 5m to inf. |
| ELECTRICAL DATA: | |
| Battery | One CR123A 3V Lithium battery, CR123 rechargeable battery, or 16650 rechargeable battery with voltage from 3.0V to 3.6V |
| Battery Life at 20 °C (68 °F) | CR123A - up to 1.5 hr CR123 Rechargeable (650mAh) - up to 1 hr 16650 Rechargeable (2000mAh) - up to 2.6 hr |
| Extended Battery Pack (optional) | Two 18650 rechargeable batteries (3.7V), four CR123 rechargeable batteries with voltage 3.7V max, or four standard CR123A 3V Lithium batteries (operational time up to 8 hr) |
| External Power Supply | 6V-12V DC / 600 mА |
| ENVIRONMENTAL DATA: | |
| Operating Temperature | -40° to +50°C (-40° to +122°F) |
| Storage Temperature | -50° to +70°C (-58° to +158°F) |
| Recoil Resistance | 700 g and recoil |
| Environmental Rating | Water and fog-resistant |
| MIL-STD-810 Compatibility | Yes |
| MECHANICAL DATA: | |
| Weapon Mount Type | Picatinny, MIL-STD-1913, and Weaver Rails |
| Height of the Scope Axis above Rail | 37 mm (1.5 in) |
| Dimensions (w/o Mount ) | 124 × 63 × 49 mm (4.9 × 2.4 × 2.0 in) |
| Weight (w/o Mount and Batteries) | 0.25 kg (0.54 lbs) |
| WARRANTY DATA: | |
| Warranty | 3 year |
| Warranty on FLIR detector | 10 years |
Armasight Apollo Mini 336 30Hz Thermal Imaging Clip-on
- Active Contrast Enhancement (ACE) – a digital “Contrast” correction that allows for a smart scene optimization based on dynamic adjustments where a variety of contrast levels occur depending on relative scene temperature.
- Second Generation Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) – a “Sharpness” correction that is digitally enhances the picture to present clearer imagery, significantly improves edge sharpening and further reduces image noise.
- Smart Scene Optimization (SSO) – a fine-tuning computational correction that significantly improves an overall visual acuity for targets that have thermal signatures similar to a surrounding background.
- Information-Based Histogram Equalization (IBHEQ) – a “Sky/Sea” enhancement – information based environment dependent algorithm that automatically adjusts camera gain and excludes pixels determined to not contain critical information, specifically helpful in scenes with lots of sky or water.
- Linear Automatic Gain Control (Linear AGC) – a correction that used to automatically adjust the gain to an appropriate range, the weaker the image signal, the stronger the gain.
- User-Controlled Manual Non-Uniformity Correction/Flat-Field Correction (UCMNUC/FFC). There is a mechanical shutter between the camera sensor and the lens. This shutter is used to perform a non-uniformity correction (NUC) also known as flat-field correction (FFC. During FFC, the shutter presents a uniform temperature source to each detector element in the array. While imaging the flat-field source, the camera updates the offset correction coefficients, resulting in a more uniform image after the process is complete. All Apollo-Pro models allow for user to manually trigger or interrupt scheduled UCMNUC/FFC function.
- Silent Shutterless NUC ™ (SSN) – In addition to user controlled manual NUC/FFC all Apollo-Pro models employ a digital supplemental non-mechanical flat-field correction that allows to extend the periods between mechanical shutter events and to further reduce image noise. SSN is always ON enhancement.
Apollo Mini Key Features
- 24/7 Operation in presence of environmental obscurants (smoke, dust, haze, fog)
- MIL-810G rugged, waterproof glass fiber reinforced construction
- FLIR Quark 2 17μm Pitch Thermal Sensor
- Reliable quick-release locking weapon mount
- Objective Germanium Lens
- SVGA 800x600 OLED Display
- Digital Compass
- Digital Inclinometer
- Drop-down menu and icon based menu
- Simple, intuitive 3-button control
- Polarity Control (black hot/white hot)
- Selectable Palettes: White Hot/ Black Hot/ Sepia/ OEM Custom/ Other Color Variants
- Special User-Adjustable Imaging Tools:
- Active Contrast Enhancement (ACE) - “CONTRAST”
- Second Generation Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) – “SHARPNESS”
- Smart Scene Optimization (SSO) – “SMART SCENE”
- Linear Automatic Gain Control - “LINEAR AGC”
- Information-Based Histogram Equalization (IBHEQ) – “SKY/SEA”
- User-Controlled Manual Non-Uniformity Correction/ Flat-Field Correction (UCMNUC/ FFC)
- Silent Shutterless NUC ™ (SSN) - One 123A battery operation
- Battery Status Indicator
- Wireless 5-button Remote
- Still Picture and Video Recording Capability (DVR Option)
- Made in the USA
Thermal Imaging
Please note that most thermal 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.
Thermal devices can produce various types of images. Some are color others are monochrome. In either case change in shade or color indicates temperature differences.
Here is how thermal imaging devices work...
A special lens focuses the infrared light emitted by all of the objects in view.
The focused light is scanned by a phased array of infrared-detector elements. The detector elements create a very detailed temperature pattern called a thermogram. It only takes about one-thirtieth of a second for the detector array to obtain the temperature information to make the thermogram. This information is obtained from several thousand points in the field of view of the detector array.
The thermogram created by the detector elements is translated into electric impulses.
The impulses are sent to a signal-processing unit, a circuit board with a dedicated chip that translates the information from the elements into data for the display.
The signal-processing unit sends the information to the display, where it appears as various colors depending on the intensity of the infrared emission. The combination of all the impulses from all of the elements creates the image.
There are a few key Manufacturers when it comes to thermal imaging.
ATN: produce such well knows devies as ThOR-HD thermal scope, BINOX-THD thermal binoculars, and OTS-HD thermal monocular.
FLIR/Armasight: the largest maker of consumer level thermal products is well knows for their full product line. Zeus thermal scopes, Q14 and Scout monoculars, Helios and Scout binoculars and many more.
Pulsar: a very popular brand for digital night vision and thermal imaging. Key products include Pulsar Trail and Apex thermal scopes and Pulsar Helion and Quantum thermal monoculars.
Seek: mobile device mounted thermal cameras are the main products of this brand.
Delivery Time and Manufacturing Process for Armasight Apollo Mini 336 60Hz Thermal Imaging Clip-on:
Most of our manufacturers do not keep products like Armasight Apollo Mini 336 60Hz Thermal Imaging Clip-on 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.
From Our Community
Question
What is the difference the 336 vs the 640 in the Armasight Apollo Mini 60Hz sight? What does that difference do for the view through the sight?
From Cole Kraetsch on Aug 09, 2016
Answer
Hi Cole. That number is the resolution. As is the case with any other screen (phone, tv, camera, computer, etc), this reflects how packed the image is with detail pixels. Since your day scope which most likely has small magnification is going to focus on this lcd screen the more detail is available, the sharper will the image be when viewed via the day scope or even directly. Please feel free to ask further questions if this is not clear. Also, we are happy to arrange a call with one of our product experts to help you pick the right scope for your needs. The most expensive option is not always the best fit.
