Armasight COMMAND 640 2-16x50 30Hz Thermal Bi-Ocular
The Armasight COMMAND line is the latest and most technologically advanced family of thermal imaging bi-oculars on the market today. Bi-ocular design is better for sustained viewing periods and improved depth perception. The COMMAND product line is based on the latest FLIR Tau 2 VOx microbolometer core, and includes a variety of different models, each optimizing performance, price, and state-of-the-art technology for a variety of uses and mission applications. The COMMAND is a solid state, uncooled, long-wave infrared, magnified, dedicated handheld thermal imager intended for day and nighttime missions. The 24/7 mission capability is just one of the many strengths this product line has to offer. Thermal imaging technology also allows you to detect targets by cutting through snow, dust, smoke, fog, haze, and other atmospheric obscurants. Unlike the use of laser targeting or near-infrared illumination to augment night vision equipment, COMMAND thermal imagers are extremely difficult to detect with other devices, as they emit no visible light or RF energy. Armasight is convinced that the Command thermal imaging bi-ocular represents one of the most sophisticated devices on the market today, due to its superior price-to-performance value.
The Command is the most technologically-advanced Thermal Imaging bi-ocular for the sporting, law enforcement, and military markets. The Command is based on the advanced FLIR VOx microbolometer core that is suitable for a variety of uses and missions.
The Command is a solid state, uncooled, long-wave infrared, magnified, dedicated handheld thermal imager intended for day and nighttime missions.
The 24/7 mission capability is only one of the strengths of the Command bi-ocular. The thermal imaging technology also allows you to detect targets by cutting through snow, dust, smoke, fog, haze, and other atmospheric obscurants. Unlike the use of laser targeting or near-infrared illumination to augment night vision equipment, the Command thermal imager is extremely difficult to detect with other devices, as it emits no visible light or RF energy.
Magnification (NTSC/PAL) | 1.5x / 1.8x |
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Objective Lens Type | Germanium |
Type of Focal Plane Array | FLIR Tau 2 |
Pixel Array Format | 640x512 |
Pixel Size | 17 μm |
Color | White Hot/ Black Hot/ Rainbow/ Various Color modes |
Resolution | 0.40 mrad |
Display Type | AMOLED SVGA 060 |
Exit Pupil Diameter, mm | 10 |
Range of Focus | 5 to infinity |
Controls | Direct |
Field of View - ang. (X / Y) | 14.8° / 11.8° |
Objective Focal Length | 50mm |
Objective F-number | 1:1 |
Exit Pupil Diameter | 10 mm |
Eye Relief | 45 mm |
Focusing Range | 5 m to infinity |
Power Supply | Two CR123 Lithium 3V or two CR123 type rechargeable batteries with voltage 3.2V |
Environmental Rating | Waterproof |
Operating Temperature | -40 to +50°C (-40 to +122°F) |
Battery Life at 20 °C (68 °F) | 3 Hrs |
Storage Temperature | -50 to +70°C (-58 to +158°F) |
Dimensions | 257x110x75 mm /10.1x4.3x2.9 in |
Weight | 0.8 kg / 1.8 lbs |
Warranty | 3 Years |
Armasight COMMAND 640 2-16x50 30Hz Thermal Bi-Ocular
- The lightest and most compact scope in its class
- User selectable NTS C or PAL format
- Easy and Intuitive Drop-down user interface
- Digital E-Zoom: 1x, 2x and 4x
- Color Modes: White Hot/ Black Hot/ Rainbow/ Various Color modes
- Extended operation time with optional external battery power supply
- Recording: video output /optional Video Recorder with onboard replay
- Tactical scenarios (CQB, etc.)
- Waterproof, CNC machined aircraft-aluminum alloy construction
- Rapid start-up
- Made in USA
- Limited 3-year warranty
- 10-year warranty on FLIR detector
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 COMMAND 640 2-16x50 30Hz Thermal Bi-Ocular:
Most of our manufacturers do not keep products like Armasight COMMAND 640 2-16x50 30Hz Thermal Bi-Ocular 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.