GSCI QUADRO-B Long-Range Fusion Binoculars

QUADRO-B: long-range fusion binoculars with three lens configurations.

The GSCI QUADRO-B is a pair of long-range fusion binoculars from GSCI Advanced Photonics in Canada, which GSCI lists for border patrol and reconnaissance by military and law enforcement units.

Key Facts:

• Configurations: QUADRO-B50, QUADRO-B75, QUADRO-B100
• Objective lens: 50 mm, 75 mm or 100 mm
• Thermal sensor (FPA): 640×480
• Total magnification: Up to 32×
• Display: Approx. 12.7 mm dual AMOLED, colour, 800×600
• Battery life: Up to 7 hours on 4x AA; up to 15 hours with MVP-240
• Temperatura di esercizio: -40 °C to +50 °C
• Garanzia: 7-year warranty on GSCI-made parts; 1-year OEM warranty on the thermal sensor (FPA) (GSCI)

Fusion and three configurations:

The GSCI QUADRO-B combines visible/near-infrared and long-wave infrared imagery with patented GSCI fusion technology and shows it to both eyes in five viewing modes: thermal, daytime, nighttime, Day-Fusion and Night-Fusion. GSCI offers the QUADRO-B as the QUADRO-B50, QUADRO-B75 and QUADRO-B100, with a 50 mm, 75 mm or 100 mm objective lens and a 640×480 thermal sensor, each with matching lenses for the visible channel. GSCI states a total magnification of up to 32× and a digital zoom of 2×, 4× and 8×.

Display, power and environment:

The GSCI QUADRO-B has an approx. 12.7 mm (0.5 in) dual colour AMOLED display with 800×600 pixels, plus a compass, inclinometer and gyroscope. It runs on 4x AA batteries in quick-swap cartridges, with up to 7 hours on 4x AA and up to 15 hours with the MVP-240 battery pack, at -40 °C to +50 °C. For its QUADRO range GSCI lists adjustable parallax and a hard-anodised aluminium alloy, nitrogen-purged housing.

Difference from the QUADRO-S:

GSCI states that the QUADRO-B uses the technology of the QUADRO-S unit. The GSCI QUADRO-B is the dual-eye binocular version for hand-held or tripod use, with a dual AMOLED display and 50 mm, 75 mm or 100 mm objective lenses.

What is included:

The GSCI site and catalogue do not list the delivery contents of the GSCI QUADRO-B; MSS Defence confirms these in the quotation. GSCI lists the HMD-800-MOD, MVP-240, MTAR-HUD, QRF-4500, TRC120 remote control and DVR-INT video recorder as options.

About GSCI and MSS Defence:

GSCI Advanced Photonics has been active since 1992, holds CAGE code L3319 and states that every product is made in Canada and that all its systems are ITAR-free. MSS Defence is the Dutch supplier of the GSCI QUADRO-B: it works on quotation and gives you one point of contact for configuration, export paperwork and after-sales.

Intended use:

GSCI builds its systems for military and law enforcement units and lists the QUADRO-B for border patrol and reconnaissance. GSCI describes the QUADRO-B for long-range surveillance, hand-held or mounted on a tripod.

Domande frequenti.

1. What is the GSCI QUADRO-B and who is it for?
   The GSCI QUADRO-B is a pair of long-range fusion binoculars made in Canada by GSCI Advanced Photonics. GSCI builds its systems for military and law enforcement units and lists the GSCI QUADRO-B for border patrol and reconnaissance.
2. Which configurations of the GSCI QUADRO-B are available?
   GSCI offers the GSCI QUADRO-B as the QUADRO-B50, QUADRO-B75 and QUADRO-B100, with a 50 mm, 75 mm or 100 mm objective lens. Each configuration of the GSCI QUADRO-B has a 640×480 thermal sensor and matching lenses for the visible channel.
3. What magnification does the GSCI QUADRO-B offer?
   GSCI states a total magnification of up to 32× for the GSCI QUADRO-B. The GSCI QUADRO-B also has a digital zoom of 2×, 4× and 8×.
4. How is the GSCI QUADRO-B powered?
   The GSCI QUADRO-B runs on 4x AA batteries in quick-swap cartridges or on an external source such as the MVP-240 battery pack. GSCI states up to 7 hours on 4x AA and up to 15 hours with the MVP-240 for the GSCI QUADRO-B.
5. What is the difference between the GSCI QUADRO-B and the GSCI QUADRO-S?
   GSCI states that the GSCI QUADRO-B uses the technology of the GSCI QUADRO-S unit. The GSCI QUADRO-B is the dual-eye binocular version with a dual AMOLED display, for hand-held or tripod use.
6. What warranty does GSCI give on the GSCI QUADRO-B?
   GSCI states a 7-year warranty on the GSCI-made parts of the GSCI QUADRO-B; the thermal sensor (FPA) 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.