From EOTech about X320 Thermal Monocular Imager
The Model X320™ delivers advanced thermal imaging technology. It’s ideal for hunting, surveillance, reconnaissance and first response. The X320 offers greater scene detail with 320 x 240 resolution and features a video port for simultaneous recording. This device is small enough to easily stow in your pocket and provides exceptional clarity, sharpness and overall image quality. It’s perfect for challenging weather conditions like dust, smoke or complete darkness.
- Available in either 30 Hz or 9 Hz
- Detects human activity 800 yards away
- 2x, 3x, or 4x zoom
- White hot, black hot and 3 color modes
- Video port for simultaneous recording
- Customizable camera features with provided user interface software
- Up to 6 hours run time with 2 AA lithium batteries (The X320 can operate on Alkaline batteries but performance and battery life may be inconsistent).
From the market about EOTech X320 Thermal Monocular Imager
The X320 Compact Thermal Imager from EoTech is a versatile and customizable thermal imaging device that easily fits in your hand, and weighs in at just over 13oz. Its compact 5.25 x 4.5 x 2" design won't take up room in your toolbox or kit bag, and will often sit comfortably in a coat or cargo pocket for easy accessibility. This imager is ideally suited for a diverse of applications such as hunting, surveillance, search & rescue, and mechanical or electrical inspections.
It features a digital zoom to magnify objects 2x, 3x, or 4x and can detect human activity past 2400'. A rear pushbutton selection switch and navigation dial gives you control of the menu-driven functions and settings and can easily be used left or right handed. The included Windows OS software CD give you the ability to tailor aspects of the functionality like the color scheme, temperature measurement, and the user-interface to your specific needs, and to save multiple preferences for different situations.
Designed for rough use outdoor in the field, it is waterproof and submersible to 3.3'; and even with batteries is buoyant. Built to MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6 standards, it is shockproof and able to withstand drops of up to 6'. Its rubberized housing helps protect it from drops and impacts while providing a slip-resistant grip. For long-duration observation, a 1/4"-20 tripod mount on the bottom gives you a hands-free option.
Array Configuration | Amorphous Silicon Microbolometer |
Sensitivity | ≤ 40 mK |
Spectral Response | 7 to 14 µm |
Frame Rate | 30 Hz |
Display | 320 x 240 color LCD |
Magnification | 1x |
Zoom | 2x, 3x, 4x digital zoom |
Field of View | Horizontal: 12° Vertical: 9° |
Lens System | 25 mm |
Eye Relief | Not specified by manufacturer |
Minimum Focus Distance | 3.3' (1 m) |
Video Output | NTSC |
PC Compatible | Windows XP 32bit, Vista, 7, 8 |
Power Source | 2 x AA batteries, lithium recommended |
Run Time | up to 6 hours with lithium batteries |
Weatherproofing | Waterproof to 3.3' (1 m) submersion |
Temperature Ranges | Operating temperature: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C) Storage temperature: -4 to 176°F (-20 to 80°C) |
Dimensions | 5.3 x 4.5 x 2.0" (13.4 x 11.4 x 5.1 cm) |
Weight | 13.4 oz (381 g), with batteries |
EOTech X320 Compact Thermal Imager Contents
- Neck Strap
- Wrist Strap
- Lens Cover
- Lens Cloth
- USB Cable
- 2 x AA Lithium Batteries
- PC Interface Software CD for Windows
- Limited Three-Year Warranty
EOTech X320 - Performance
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- Amorphous silicon microbolometer
- Spectral response: 7 to 14 μm
- Thermal sensitivity: ≤ 40mK
- Color LCD screen with 320 x 240 resolution
- NTSC video format
- Rear outlet video port for simultaneous recording
- Detects human activity out to 2410' (735 m)
- Digital zoom: 2x, 3x, or 4x
- Frame rate: 30 Hz
- Long eye-relief view finder for use with glasses, face shields, masks, etc
- Close focus distance: 3.3' (1 m)
- Field of View: 12° × 9°
EOTech X320 - Use and Handling
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- Left or right-hand operation
- Five-second start-up time
- White hot, black hot, and 3 color modes
- Fully automatic brightness and contrast
- Push-button control to activate feature set, rotating dial for feature selection through a menu-driven system
- Scene temperature readout and temperature-based colorization
- On-screen battery level indicator
- Tripod mount with 1/4"-20 thread
- Runs on two AA lithium batteries
- Knurled focus knob
EOTech X320 - Construction Details
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- Rubber-armored housing with slip-resistant grip
- Waterproof and temporarily submersible to 3'
- Buoyant even with batteries
- MIL-STD-810G, Method 516.6 shockproof to withstand up to a 6' drop
- Integrated angled eyecup blocks peripheral light leakage
- Compact 5.25 x 4.5 x 2" form-factor
- Lightweight at only 13 oz with batteries
- Tactile battery-loading feature for changing batteries in the dark
EOTech X320 - Graphical User Interface Software
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- Software enables customization of features with programmable preferences
- Customizable camera features such as: Color scheme, temperature measurement/sensitivity, cross-hair reticle enable/disable, and configurable function button
- Windows XP 32bit, Vista, 7, 8
- 1GHZ Pentium processor or higher
- 1GB RAM or greater
- Hard disk space: 1GB (or greater)
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 EOTech X320 Thermal Monocular Camera 30HZ:
Most of our manufacturers do not keep products like EOTech X320 Thermal Monocular Camera 30HZ 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.