The TWS-13 personifies simplicity and elegance in night vision devices, offering an easy to operate and ergonomically pleasing design; this all just makes the TWS-13 a perfect choice the night vision user who wants a strong choice in thermal imaging devices, while still carrying a lightweight and compact device. This thermal imaging device is perfect for anyone who wants something easy to carry that still packs incredible night vision imaging in its design.
If you are new to using thermal imaging technology, then a weapon sight like the TWS-13 will truly amaze you. It will increase your accuracy and detection abilities in the field quite significantly because, quite simply, nothing beats thermal imaging technology. Even in bad weather conditions and super dark conditions where normal night vision devices would suffer from a lack of visibility, the TWS-13 will still be able to provide you with the great vision that you need to get your job done.
Built from a rugged aircraft grade 6061-T6 aluminum, this device is built to be tough and survivable in whatever kind of conditions you find yourself in. The TWS-13 easily mounts to any MIL STD 1913 Picatinny rail mount.
The NVision TWS-13 offers an uncooled vanadium oxide (VOx) microbolometer as well as a frame rate of 30 hz. It has a 9.3 x 7.3 degree Field of View. It offers a 50 mm f/1.2 lens.
It can be powered by 4 AA batteries or an external 12V DC.
The NVision TWS-13 screen is an 800x600 resolution OLED, giving you plenty of screen to see as well as to zoom in with its powerful E Zoom functionality. This particular model has a digital zoom of 2x and 4x.
The TWS-13 captures images internally, these images can be moved to a computer via USB.
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.
Key Technical Specs
Detector: Uncooled vanadium oxide (VOx) microbolometer
Spectral Response :7.5 - 13.5 µm
Detector Resolution:324 x 256
Detector Pitch : 25 µm
Frame Rate: 30 Hz
Standard Mount: MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny or Weaver
Reticles: Four reticles selectable and adjustable to boresight
Objective Lens: 50 mm f/1.2
FOV (h x v): 9.3° x 7.3°
Digital Zoom: 2X, 4X
Polarity Control:Black hot/white hot
Analog Video Display Formats: Standard 640 x 480 (NTSC). Factory option 640 x 512 (PAL)
Eyepiece Assembly
Display Type: Color OLED
Display Resolution: 800 x 600
Eye Relief: 48 mm
Diopter Adjustment: - 6 to +2 diopters
Power
Power Source: 4 AA batteries or external 12V DC. 4 CR123 battery version is available.
Power Conversion:Standby mode
Range Performance (typical/best, meters) for Man Size Target
Detection: 1125/1280
Recognition: 290/320
Identification: 145/160
Environmental
Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +50°C
Non-Operating Temperature Range: -40°C to +71°C
Physical Characteristics (without batteries and spacer)
Size: (L x W x H):29 x 7.6 x 8.9 cm
Weight: 1.25 kg
Image Capture
Storage Type: Internal. Non-removable
Image Access: USB
Storage Capacity: 400 images. Extended memory versions are available.
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 TWS-13E-L Thermal Weapon Sight 320x256 50mm 25mc:
Most of our manufacturers do not keep products like TWS-13E-L Thermal Weapon Sight 320x256 50mm 25mc 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.