ATN PVS7-3P Night Vision Goggle

ATN PVS7-3P Night Vision Goggle Review

ATN PVS7-3P Night Vision Goggle Feature

• Military-quality night vision goggles ideal for demanding nighttime applications
• Multi-coated, all-glass optics; built-in infrared illuminator
• Includes head mount assembly with 3 pads for hands-fre use
• ITT Pinnacle Image Intensifier Tube for high performance in high-light areas
• This item is prohibited from export outside the US

See clearly during the evening hours with the ATN PVS7-3P night vision goggle. Identical to the AN/PVS-7 model adopted as standard issue to U.S. Army ground troops, the PVS7-3P goggle is appropriate for a range of demanding nighttime applications, such as police work, evening road work, or security use. The robust, high-performance goggle system features multi-coated, all-glass optics and an infrared illuminator that lets you see close-up items in complete darkness (the illuminator includes a momentary and continuous IR switch). The goggle also comes with a head mount assembly with three brow pads, allowing for hands-free operation. And users needn't worry about running out of power at the worst possible moment, as the PVS7-3P displays the infrared operation and remaining battery power within the user's field of view.

Other details include a soft carrying case, a de-mist shield, a sacrificial filter for the objective lenses, a front lens cap, a shoulder strap, a lens tissue, and a neck cord. Combat proven, the PVS7-3P carries a limited two-year warranty.

ITT Pinnacle Image Intensifier Tube
The PVS7-3P is equipped with an ITT Pinnacle Image Intensifier Tube. These industry-leading tubes use a gated power supply to provide truly outstanding performance in high-light or light-polluted areas, such as urban environments. The ITT Pinnacle works by eliminating the "halo" effects that people often associate with night-vision devices in cities, where random street lights were often an issue when using early-generation night goggles. Night vision units with Pinnacle tubes have a typical resolution of 64-72 lp/mm and a typical signal-to-noise ratio of 24.

Night vision goggles work by amplifying existing ambient light.

How Night Vision Works
All ATN night vision devices consist of several main parts: an objective lens, an eyepiece, a power supply, and an image intensifier tube (photocathode tube). The devices function by gathering existing ambient light, such as starlight, moonlight, or infrared light, through the front lens. This light, which is made up of photons, goes into the photocathode tube and is converted into electrons. Next, the device amplifies the electrons to a much greater number through an electrical and chemical process, and then hurls them against a phosphorous screen that changes them back into visible light. The image will appear through the eyepiece as a clear, green-hued, amplified re-creation of the scene you were observing.

All night vision devices need some light to amplify. That's why all ATN night vision devices have a built-in infrared illuminator (IRI). An IRI essentially throws out a beam of infrared light that is near invisible to the naked eye, but your night vision device can see it. This allows you to use your scope even in total darkness. The IRI works like a flashlight, which is why the distance you can see with it is limited. Although ATN IRIs extend out to 100 yards, the IRI may cover only 40 to 60 percent of the viewing area.

How Far Can You See?
There are many different variables that can affect the distance you see with a night vision device. First, what are you trying to see? Are you looking for another boat on the water or are you looking for a rabbit in the woods? The larger the object, the easier it is to see. Plus, are you trying to see details (commonly called "recognition range"), or are you just trying to see if something is there? Maybe you will see just the movement, but won't be able to determine 100 percent who are what it is. This is called "detection range." Another variable is lighting conditions. The more ambient light you have, the better and further you will be able to see. You can always see further on a night where the moon and stars are out than if it's cloudy and overcast. ATN typically states that you can tell the difference between a male and female or a dog and a deer at about 75 to 100 yards. However, if you were looking across an open field and there was a half moon out, you could see a barn or a house 500 yards away.

The goggles come with a head-mount assembly for hands-free wearing.

Specifications:

• Total darkness IR system: Yes
• SMART technology: No
• Multipurpose system: No
• IIT generation: ITT Pinnacle
• Resolution: 64-72 lp/mm
• Magnification: 1x
• Lens system: F1.2, 26mm
• Proshield lens coating: Yes
• Field of view: 40 degrees
• Range of focus: 0.25m to infinity
• Diopter adjustment: -6 to +2
• Controls: Direct
• Automatic brightness control: Yes
• Bright light cutoff: Yes
• Automatic shutoff system: Yes
• Infrared illuminator: Yes
• IR indicator: Yes (in field of view)
• Low battery indicator: Yes (in field of view)
• Power supply: Two 1.5-volt AA batteries or 3-volt BA-5567/U type
• Battery life: 50 hours
• Waterproof: Yes
• Complies with MIL-STD-810: Yes
• Dimensions: 5.8 by 3.1 by 6.1 inches (W x H x D)
• Weight: 1.5 pounds
• Warranty: 2 years

ATN PVS7-3P Night Vision Goggle with Gen 3P tube is dependable, high performance designed to assist viewing and provide reliable service in the most unfavorable conditions. Multi purpose: hand held, head mounted, helmet mounted, or tripod mounted. Features include infrared illuminator with momentary and continuous on switching function. Infrared operation and low battery indicators are displayed within user's field of view. Unit comes complete with a lightweight, fully adjustable military head strap that allows for comfortable, long-term use. Full US Mil Spec combat proven body with goggle assembly, soft carry case, demist shield, sacrificial filter for objective lenses, shoulder strap, head-mount assembly with 3 brow pads, lens tissue, neck cord and front lens cap. Water and fog resistant. Requires two AA batteries, included.