The time is now. Armasight has introduced an amazing new design in their Thermal Imaging Clip on devices, making it easy to take high quality thermal imaging technology with you when you are on the move. While these new Armasight thermal imaging attachments offer the same technological prowess of a standalone thermal imager, they are so much simpler, easily mounting in front of your current day time device. No longer do you have to release your daytime mount and spend valuable time switching it out for a night vision optic of some kind - now you can simply clip on the Armasight thermal imaging clipon in front of your existing daytime optic for quick and ready night vision imaging.

If you are not yet sure if thermal imaging technology is for you, ask yourself one question, is it worthwhile to know you will be able to see your target, even in inclement weather conditions? If so, then the answer is easy. You must invest in thermal imaging technology, because in bad weather conditions other night vision technology definitely has the potential to let you down. Thermal imaging promises you an incredible and clear night time view of the field, but not just when the sky is clear. Even in rain and fog and other bad weather conditions, targets still give off heat, which means thermal imaging still works.

Another advantage of thermal imaging over other night vision technology is camouflage. A well selected camouflage outfit can hide a lot from even the well trained eye, but it can’t hide from thermal imaging technology. This is yet another way that a simple thermal imaging clip on device upgrades your entire optics arsenal; it is simple and very effective.

The model that you are currently looking at is the Armasight Apollo 324-30 which offers a refresh rate of 30 hz and a pixel array format of 324 x 256.

This model ships with the thermal imaging clip on system, an objective lens cap, an output lens cap, a mount, 2 CR 123A lithium batteries, an Advanced Wireless Remote Control, a Picatinny Adaptor for Wireless Remote Control, four different Light Suppressors included one for Day Scope, an operation and maintenance manual, a soft carrying case, a and hard shipping case.

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.

Refresh Rate	30hz
Magnification	1x
Objective Lens Type	Germanium
Type of Focal Plane Array	FLIR Tau 2
Pixel Array Format	324×256
Pixel Size	25 μm
Resolution	mrad 0.6
Display Type	AMOLED SVGA 060
Pixel Display Format	800×600
Display Brightness	Discretely Adjustable to 8 Levels
Turn-on Time	max 3 sec
Temperature Imaging Modes	White Hot, Black Hot, Fusion, Rainbow, Globow, Ironbow 1, Ironbow 2, Sepia, Color 1, Color 2, Ice-Fire, Rain, and OEM Custom
Reticle Type	No Reticle
Analog Input/Output Format	PAL* / NTSC
Output Resolution (PAL / NTSC)	768×574 pixels / 640×480 pixels
Weapon Mount Type	Picatinny MIL STD 1913 and Weaver Rails
Overall Dimensions	217×70×80 mm (8.5”×2.8”×3.2“)
Height of the Apollo Axis above Rail	40 mm (1.57 in)
Weight (w/o Batteries)	0.7 kg (1.5 lbs)
Field of View (horizontal x vertical)	11° x 9°
Objective Focal Length	42 mm
Objective F-number	1:1
Eyepiece Focal Length	25 mm
Entrance Pupil Diameter	42 mm
Exit Pupil Diameter	25mm
Eye Relief	45-55 mm
Focus Method	Manual
Focusing Range	5 m to infinity
Battery	Two CR 123A (2×3V)
Current Consumption	maximum 350 mA
Battery Life at 20 °C (68 °F)	4h
External Power Supply	6 VDC/ 1 A
Operating Temperature	-40 to +50 °C (-40 to +122 °F)
Storage Temperature	-50 to +70 °C (-58 to +158 °F)
Recoil Resistance	700g
Immersion	10 m for 30 min

Armasight Apollo 324-30 (Tau 2 -324x256 Core (25μm) 30Hz)
Simple and Quick conversion of daytime optics to Thermal Imaging
Mounts in front of any daytime optics device, no re-zeroing required
High-resolution thermal imaging
Compact, lightweight, durable housing
True magnification
High-end OLED display
Video output
Quick Release Mount
Rapid start-up

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.

color thermal image thermal bw image

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 324-30 42mm Thermal Clip-on:

Most of our manufacturers do not keep products like Armasight Apollo 324-30 42mm Thermal 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.