GSCI TI-GEAR-M Thermal Monocular

GSCI TI-GEAR-M: thermal monocular in 16 models with 25 mm to 100 mm lenses.

The GSCI TI-GEAR-M is a thermal imaging monocular from GSCI in Canada for military and law enforcement units, which GSCI describes as focused on reconnaissance and tactical surveillance. It is listed in 16 models with lenses from 25 mm to 100 mm and 12 µm or 17 µm sensors, and GSCI states a battery life of up to 7 hours on 2× CR123 batteries.

Key Facts:

• Models: 16 models with 25 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm and 100 mm lenses
• Sensor: 17 µm (384×288 or 640×480 pixels) or 12 µm (384×288 or 640×512 pixels)
• FPA refresh rate: 9 Hz or 50 Hz
• Pole widzenia: from 24.5° × 18.5° (TI-GEAR-M625, 25 mm lens) to 2.6° × 2.0° (TI-GEAR-ULR3M, 100 mm lens)
• DRI (human): 830 m / 310 m / 165 m for the 25 mm models; 4,720 m / 1,770 m / 945 m for the TI-GEAR-ULR3M and TI-GEAR-ULR6M, as listed by GSCI
• Display and zoom: approx. 15 mm AMOLED colour display, 800×600; digital zoom 2×, 4×
• Battery life: up to 7 hours on 2× CR123 or up to 15 hours with the MVP-240, as stated by GSCI
• Temperatura pracy: −40 °C to +50 °C

Models, optics and range:

GSCI lists 16 models of the GSCI TI-GEAR-M with 25 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm and 100 mm lenses. The GSCI TI-GEAR-M is listed with 17 µm sensors of 384×288 or 640×480 pixels and with 12 µm sensors of 384×288 or 640×512 pixels. The widest listed field of view of the GSCI TI-GEAR-M is 24.5° × 18.5° on the TI-GEAR-M625 with a 25 mm lens, and the narrowest is 2.6° × 2.0° on the TI-GEAR-ULR3M with a 100 mm lens. GSCI lists DRI (human) values of 830 m / 310 m / 165 m for the GSCI TI-GEAR-M models with a 25 mm lens, and 4,720 m / 1,770 m / 945 m for the TI-GEAR-ULR3M and TI-GEAR-ULR6M with a 100 mm lens.

Display, functions and power:

The GSCI TI-GEAR-M shows the image on an approx. 15 mm AMOLED colour display with 800×600 resolution, in monochrome or in one of 8 colour palettes, with 2× and 4× digital zoom. GSCI lists an FPA refresh rate of 9 Hz or 50 Hz for the GSCI TI-GEAR-M, and lists the digital video recorder, compass, inclinometer and gyroscope as options. GSCI lists the GSCI TI-GEAR-M as helmet-mountable for the 25 mm models and as tripod-mountable. The GSCI TI-GEAR-M runs on 2× CR123 batteries or on an external source such as the MVP-240 battery pack. GSCI states a battery life of up to 7 hours on 2× CR123 or up to 15 hours with the MVP-240, and an operating temperature of −40 °C to +50 °C, for the GSCI TI-GEAR-M.

What is included:

MSS Defence supplies the GSCI TI-GEAR-M with at least the product, a manual and a cleaning cloth. GSCI lists these options and accessories for the GSCI TI-GEAR-M: the MTAR-HUD heads-up display, the MVP-240 battery pack, the HMD-800-MOD portable display unit, the QRF-4500 and QRF-1200 laser rangefinders, the CRF-1200A, the TRC120 remote control and the DVR-INT internal video recorder.

Difference from the TI-GEAR-C:

The GSCI TI-GEAR-M is the monocular of the TI-GEAR series, and the TI-GEAR-C is the clip-on scope that GSCI lists for pairing with daytime optics. GSCI lists 16 models of the GSCI TI-GEAR-M with lenses from 25 mm to 100 mm, and 7 models of the TI-GEAR-C with objective lenses from 45 mm to 100 mm. GSCI lists an FPA refresh rate of 9 Hz or 50 Hz for the GSCI TI-GEAR-M and of 9 Hz or 50 Hz/60 Hz for the TI-GEAR-C. The GSCI TI-GEAR-M and the TI-GEAR-C both run on 2× CR123 batteries, with a battery life of up to 7 hours stated by GSCI.

Manufacturer and supply:

The GSCI TI-GEAR-M is made by GSCI Advanced Photonics, a Canadian manufacturer active since 1992 that states that its systems are designed, built and tested in-house. MSS Defence in Maasdijk, the Netherlands, supplies the GSCI TI-GEAR-M Thermal Monocular on quotation.

Intended use:

GSCI describes the GSCI TI-GEAR-M as a thermal monocular with a primary focus on reconnaissance and tactical surveillance. The 2026-2027 catalogue of GSCI lists the GSCI TI-GEAR-M as the dedicated monocular model of its modular tactical systems for dismounted operations. The same catalogue names military and law enforcement units as the users of GSCI systems such as the GSCI TI-GEAR-M.

Często zadawane pytania.

1. What is the GSCI TI-GEAR-M and who is it for?
   The GSCI TI-GEAR-M is a thermal imaging monocular made by GSCI in Canada, which GSCI describes as focused on reconnaissance and tactical surveillance. The GSCI catalogue names military and law enforcement units as the users of GSCI systems such as the GSCI TI-GEAR-M.
2. Which sensor and lens options does the GSCI TI-GEAR-M have?
   GSCI lists 16 models of the GSCI TI-GEAR-M with 25 mm, 35 mm, 50 mm, 75 mm and 100 mm lenses. The GSCI TI-GEAR-M is listed with 17 µm sensors of 384×288 or 640×480 pixels and with 12 µm sensors of 384×288 or 640×512 pixels, at an FPA refresh rate of 9 Hz or 50 Hz.
3. What is the detection range of the GSCI TI-GEAR-M?
   GSCI lists DRI (human) values per model for the GSCI TI-GEAR-M. The GSCI TI-GEAR-M models with a 25 mm lens are listed at 830 m / 310 m / 165 m, and the TI-GEAR-ULR3M and TI-GEAR-ULR6M versions of the GSCI TI-GEAR-M with a 100 mm lens at 4,720 m / 1,770 m / 945 m.
4. How is the GSCI TI-GEAR-M powered and how long does the battery last?
   The GSCI TI-GEAR-M runs on 2× CR123 batteries or on an external source such as the MVP-240 battery pack. GSCI states a battery life of up to 7 hours on 2× CR123 or up to 15 hours with the MVP-240 for the GSCI TI-GEAR-M.
5. Is the GSCI TI-GEAR-M waterproof?
   MSS Defence lists an environmental protection of IP66 or better for the GSCI TI-GEAR-M.
6. What is included with the GSCI TI-GEAR-M?
   MSS Defence supplies the GSCI TI-GEAR-M with at least the product, a manual and a cleaning cloth.
7. Can the GSCI TI-GEAR-M be mounted on a helmet or a tripod?
   GSCI lists the GSCI TI-GEAR-M as helmet-mountable for the 25 mm models and as tripod-mountable.
8. What is the difference between the GSCI TI-GEAR-M and the TI-GEAR-C?
   The GSCI TI-GEAR-M is the monocular of the TI-GEAR series and the TI-GEAR-C is the clip-on scope for pairing with daytime optics. GSCI lists 16 models of the GSCI TI-GEAR-M with lenses from 25 mm to 100 mm and 7 models of the TI-GEAR-C with objective lenses from 45 mm to 100 mm.
9. Which warranty applies to the GSCI TI-GEAR-M in Europe?
   GSCI states a 7-year limited warranty on products made by GSCI, which include the GSCI TI-GEAR-M. For components of the GSCI TI-GEAR-M that GSCI does not make itself, such as focal plane arrays (FPA), GSCI states a warranty period of 1 year. MSS Defence applies the manufacturer's warranty to the GSCI TI-GEAR-M.
10. What is the delivery time of the GSCI TI-GEAR-M at MSS Defence?
    The delivery time of the GSCI TI-GEAR-M at MSS Defence is 2 to 3 weeks. MSS Defence confirms the delivery time of the GSCI TI-GEAR-M in the quotation.