OP14 - Integrated Dovetail Monocular

The OP14 - Integrated Dovetail Monocular is a lightweight, full featured nightvision monocular with a built in dual articulating dovetail arm. The dual articulating dovetail arm uses a central push button to swing an aluminum arm which allows the user to swap between using the monocular on right or left side. The second articulation point uses an adjustable friction hinge that allows the user to flip the OP14 up and out of the way quickly, or stow the OP14 in a lower profile manner for driving and operations in tight spaces. This also eliminates the need to purchase a separate dovetail mounting arm for the device (flip up mount still required for headborne use).

The OP14 will automatically shut off when articulated or stowed, similar to binoculars with individual pod shutoff. It also has a motion timeout after two minutes of inactivity to mitigate unintentional tube exposure. This feature can be toggledd ON/OFF.

Our design goal was to create a modernized night vision monocular suitable for duty use. Many other manufacturers produce monoculars with features removed for ease of manufacture and market the lack of features as "minimalist", or "no frills". The OP14 was designed to be smaller and lighter than a PVS-14 while maintaining all of the key features, adding extra features, all while maintaining simple yet intuitive device controls.

The OP14 is roadmapped to have its own mount and dual bridge ecosystem allowing users to bridge them into a lightweight binocular featuring manual gain and individual pod shutoff, or to bridge them with thermal monoculars.

• OP14 Dual Bridge - In Development
• OP14 Dovetail Arm - PVS-14 Arm Available, MUM mount and Thermal In Development
• OP14 Thermal Bridge - In Development

Key Features:

• Integrated Dual Articulating Dovetail made from Aluminum for rigidity and durability - no need to purchase a separate J Arm or Dovetail Adapter
• Variable Gain with all Photonis tubes and compatible NNVT tubes
• Gain Memory remembers gain settings after turning the device on and off
• Automatic Shutoff when articulated out or flipped past vertical (feature can be toggled ON/OFF)
• Extremely Lightweight - Only 250 grams with RPO Ultralight Milspec+ Lenses (no battery) whereas a standard Milspec PVS-14 weight with Dovetail is ~380 grams
• Inactivity Timeout after 2 minutes mitigates damage from devices being left on when not in use (feature can be toggled ON/OFF)
• Powered by single CR123A battery, AA battery cap in development
• Dual OP14 Bridge in development
• Cerakote finishes available!

Specifications:

Construction: Polymer body, Aluminum arm
Power: CR123A (Up to 40 hours), AA cap in development
Operating Voltage: 1.2-5V
Operating Temperature: -51°C to +49°C
IR Illuminator: On Board
Manual Gain Control: Compatible with EGAC Pigtail, 3 Plate MX10160, 4 Plate MX10160
Weight: ~110g Housing Only, ~250g with RPO 3.0 Lenses and Lightweight Diopter, ~295g with BrightPath Solutions MIL40 Lenses, ~310g with Noctis/Fujinon Lenses
Shock/Drop Resistance: meets MIL-STD-810G Transit Drop
Water Immersion: meets IP68, 2 Meters for 1 Hour

We offer premium quality lenses with our systems from US Milspec vendors. Lenses are very important when it comes to image quality, and while lower quality lenses are still useable, lower quality lenses will result in lower perceived resolution, and higher perceived image distortion.

US Milspec - Noctis/Fujinon

• US Milspec standard lens
  
• Good balance of resolution, transmission, and flare suppression
• Low edge distortion

RPO 3.0 Milspec+

• Lightest weight lens assembly, includes lightweight diopter assembly
• Low Profile
• Excellent light transmission
• Good dynamic light performance and flare suppression
• Best center resolution and clarity
  

US Milspec vs RPO 3.0 Comparison Available HERE

Our nightvision devices are custom built to your specifications. We build our devices inside our positive pressure clean room fitted with dual filtration blowers that meet ISO5 clean room specifications. Our devices are calibrated and tested using our Hoffman ANV-126A and HVS-126 Digital Night Vision Test Equipment, and vacuum tested and Argon purged using our digital purge machine. Please allow up to one week for assembly, calibration, and testing prior to shipment.

Quickstart guide available HERE

Origin:
Housing Components Made in China
Lenses Manufactured in USA or TAA Compliant Countries
Image Intensifiers Manufactured in France/Netherlands (Photonis) or China (NNVT)
Assembly, Final Testing and Quality Inspection Performed in Canada