A helmet-mounted monocular low-light-level night vision device is a portable night vision device worn on a helmet. Utilizing low-light enhancement technology, it provides clear vision in low-light environments. It is widely used in military, security, and outdoor exploration applications.
How a helmet-mounted monocular low-light-level night vision device works:
Low-light-level night vision devices primarily utilize weak light sources such as starlight and moonlight. An image intensifier converts these weak light signals into electronic signals, which are then amplified and converted into visible images, enabling the user to clearly see objects in the dark.
Features of a helmet-mounted monocular low-light-level night vision device:
Lightweight and flexible: Compact and lightweight, typically weighing around 200-600 grams. For example, the Onick NVG-S weighs 295 grams, and the HMAI PVS-31A weighs approximately 240 grams. Wearing the device on a helmet does not place excessive burden on the user, making it convenient for prolonged use and movement. Monocular Design: This design allows users to maintain a strong overall understanding in the dark, allowing them to maintain one eye for normal observation while using the night vision device with the other, enabling them to better respond to emergencies.
Easy Operation: These devices typically feature a simple interface, such as a rotary switch, allowing users to quickly activate and adjust various night vision device functions, such as brightness and magnification.
Versatile Functionality: Most helmet-mounted monocular low-light-level night vision devices have a built-in infrared auxiliary light source, providing illumination in completely dark environments. They also feature an automatic anti-glare protection system to prevent eye damage from glare while protecting the device's internal components. Some devices can also be connected to digital cameras and camcorders for photo and video recording.
Widely Adaptable: These devices are waterproof, dustproof, and temperature-resistant. For example, the Onick NVG-S has an IP65 dust and water resistance rating (IP67 optional) and an operating temperature range of -40°C to +50°C, ensuring operation in a variety of harsh environments.
Application Areas
Military: Suitable for individual combat, military observation, border and coastal defense reconnaissance, and other missions, helping soldiers clearly see enemy targets and terrain at night, enhancing combat capabilities and safety.
Security: Suitable for public security inspection, surveillance, customs drug enforcement, and anti-smuggling operations. It plays a vital role in nighttime monitoring and law enforcement, enabling the timely detection of suspicious individuals and objects hidden in the dark.
Civilian: Suitable for outdoor adventures, hunting, investigation and evidence collection, forestry, and wildlife conservation, providing users with a clear night vision and ensuring the smooth progress of activities. It is also widely used in emergency rescue scenarios such as fire rescue and night search and rescue.
Product Introduction:
Onick NVG-S: Utilizing a high-performance second-generation image intensifier, it offers selectable magnifications of 1X/3X/5X, a field of view of 42°/13°/18° (±3°), an observation distance of 180-220 meters, a resolution of 57-72, and a signal-to-noise ratio of 15-21 dB.
Onick NVG-D3 3rd Generation Helmet-Mounted Binocular Low-Light-Level Night Vision Goggles: Utilizing a 3rd Generation image intensifier, they offer excellent performance, compact size, light weight, clear images, simple operation, and flexible use. Features include 1x magnification, 51-57 resolution, GaAs cathode, 18-25 dB signal-to-noise ratio, and 500-600 μA/lm. Magnification can be adjusted by changing the objective lens (or attaching a magnifier). They also include a built-in infrared auxiliary light source and automatic anti-glare protection.
Onick NVG-D2 Super 2nd Generation Helmet-Mounted Binocular Low-Light-Level Night Vision Goggles: Utilizing a high-performance 2nd Generation image intensifier, they offer excellent performance, compact size, light weight, clear images, simple operation, and flexible use. Magnification can be adjusted by changing the objective lens (or attaching a magnifier). Magnification: 1x, Resolution: 45-57, Cathode Type: S25, Signal-to-Noise Ratio (dB): 15-21, Optical Sensitivity (µA/Lumen): 450-500, Time Between Failures (Hours): 10,000, etc.
This highly practical device is suitable for military observation, border and coastal defense reconnaissance, public security surveillance, evidence collection, customs anti-smuggling, and other tasks in dark environments. It is an ideal device for public security departments, armed police forces, special police forces, and security patrols.
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