Monocular de visión nocturna GSCI PVS-14C

GSCI PVS-14C: tactical night vision monocular with manual gain control.

The GSCI PVS-14C is a tactical night vision monocular made in Canada by GSCI, which names military and law enforcement units as the users of its systems. GSCI lists the GSCI PVS-14C for 16 mm and 18 mm image intensifier tubes with manual gain control, offers optional 3× or 5× lenses and lists NSN 5855-20-009-4096.

Key Facts:

• NSN: 5855-20-009-4096
• Tube formats: 16 mm and 18 mm image intensifier tubes (IIT), with manual gain control
• Opciones de tubo: Gen. 2+, Gen. 3, ECHO, ECHO Elite, 4G, 4G Elite and 4G Elite Plus, with FOMs up to 2400+ according to GSCI
• Optional lenses: 3× or 5× for extended-range observation
• External power: optional port for the GSCI MVP-240 battery pack
• Environmental protection: IP67 minimum (GSCI); other depth and duration ratings on request
• Batería: 1 × AA or 1 × CR123, up to 40 hours, as listed by MSS Defence
• Garantía: 7-year warranty on GSCI-made parts; 1-year OEM warranty on the image intensifier tube (GSCI)

Image intensifier tubes and gain control:

GSCI lists the GSCI PVS-14C for 16 mm and 18 mm image intensifier tubes with manual gain control. GSCI states that the GSCI PVS-14C is available with Gen. 2+, Gen. 3, ECHO, ECHO Elite, 4G, 4G Elite and 4G Elite Plus tubes, in green and white phosphor configurations.

Use, lenses and power:

GSCI describes the GSCI PVS-14C as a monocular for handheld, tripod-mounted, headgear- or helmet-mounted, or weapon-mounted use. GSCI offers optional 3× or 5× lenses for the GSCI PVS-14C for extended-range observation. The GSCI PVS-14C has an optional external power port for the GSCI MVP-240 battery pack, according to GSCI. GSCI lists an aluminium alloy body for the GSCI PVS-14C.

What is included:

MSS Defence supplies the GSCI PVS-14C with at least the product, a manual and a cleaning cloth. GSCI lists the GR8 helmet mount, the J-Arm adapter, the MTAR-HUD heads-up display, the MVP-240 battery pack, the TICON thermal clip-on and the HMH-1 helmet mounting harness as options and accessories for the GSCI PVS-14C.

Difference from the PVS-14CL:

GSCI presents the PVS-14CL on the same product page as the GSCI PVS-14C. GSCI describes the PVS-14CL, next to the GSCI PVS-14C, as an upgraded version with proprietary GSCI-VIVID front and rear optics.

Manufacturer and supply:

The GSCI PVS-14C is made by GSCI Advanced Photonics, which states that it has manufactured electro-optical systems in Canada since 1992. MSS Defence in Maasdijk, the Netherlands, supplies the GSCI PVS-14C Night Vision Monocular on quotation.

Intended use:

GSCI names urban and close-quarters settings among the operational environments of the GSCI PVS-14C. GSCI addresses its systems, among them the GSCI PVS-14C, to military and law enforcement units.

Preguntas frecuentes.

1. What is the GSCI PVS-14C and who is it for?
   The GSCI PVS-14C is a tactical night vision monocular made in Canada by GSCI. GSCI addresses its systems, among them the GSCI PVS-14C, to military and law enforcement units.
2. Which image intensifier tubes are available for the GSCI PVS-14C?
   GSCI lists the GSCI PVS-14C for 16 mm and 18 mm image intensifier tubes with manual gain control. GSCI states that the GSCI PVS-14C is available with Gen. 2+, Gen. 3, ECHO, ECHO Elite, 4G, 4G Elite and 4G Elite Plus tubes, in green and white phosphor configurations.
3. Which lenses does GSCI offer for the GSCI PVS-14C for longer distances?
   GSCI offers optional 3× or 5× lenses for the GSCI PVS-14C for extended-range observation.
4. Which battery does the GSCI PVS-14C use and how long does it last?
   MSS Defence lists 1 × AA or 1 × CR123 battery as the power source of the GSCI PVS-14C, with a battery life of up to 40 hours. The GSCI PVS-14C also has an optional external power port for the GSCI MVP-240 battery pack, according to GSCI.
5. Is the GSCI PVS-14C waterproof?
   GSCI states an environmental protection of at least IP67 for the GSCI PVS-14C; other depth and duration ratings are available on request.
6. Can the GSCI PVS-14C be mounted on a helmet or a weapon?
   GSCI describes the GSCI PVS-14C as a monocular for handheld, tripod-mounted, headgear- or helmet-mounted, or weapon-mounted use. GSCI lists the GR8 helmet mount, the J-Arm adapter and the HMH-1 helmet mounting harness as accessories for the GSCI PVS-14C.
7. What is included with the GSCI PVS-14C?
   MSS Defence supplies the GSCI PVS-14C with at least the product, a manual and a cleaning cloth.
8. What is the difference between the GSCI PVS-14C and the PVS-14CL?
   GSCI describes the PVS-14CL as an upgraded version with proprietary GSCI-VIVID front and rear optics, on the same product page as the GSCI PVS-14C.
9. Which warranty applies to the GSCI PVS-14C in Europe?
   GSCI states a 7-year warranty on the GSCI-made parts of the GSCI PVS-14C; the image intensifier tube carries a 1-year warranty from its manufacturer. Both periods run from delivery. GSCI has confirmed that these terms apply to deliveries through MSS Defence in Europe.
10. What is the delivery time of the GSCI PVS-14C at MSS Defence?
    The delivery time of the GSCI PVS-14C at MSS Defence is 2 to 3 weeks. MSS Defence confirms the delivery time of the GSCI PVS-14C in the quotation.