Alpha Optics AO-PVS-7 Gen 3 NV Biocular Goggles

Description

The Alpha Optics AO-PVS-7 is a high-quality mono tube, bi-ocular night vision goggle system providing hands-free operation at low light conditions. The Generation 2+ and/or 3 image intensifier tube features Automatic Brightness Control (ABC) which automatically adjusts the brightness of the image tube to achieve the highest quality image resolution under varying light conditions as well as a built-in infra-red illuminator which allows the user to operate under zero light conditions. The AO-PVS-7 is auto-gated to prevent image intensifier damage if exposed to intense light. They are waterproof and charged with nitrogen to prevent internal condensation while moving between extreme temperatures. Additional features include IR-On and Low-Battery Indicators. Image clarity is achieved by focusing the front objective while each eyepiece can be independently adjusted for eyesight correction.

The fully adjustable headgear provided allows the AO-PVS-7 to be flipped-up or quickly detached from the mask. An IR illuminator is integrated into the system for use in extreme low light conditions. Lightweight and versatile, the goggles can be hand-held, head-mounted, and helmet-mounted. Optional Long-Range objectives convert the AO-PVS-7 into a useful field binoculars.

Key Features:

- Lightweight

- Multifunctional

- Automatic high-light cut-off

- Low battery and IR on indicators

- Waterproof

Specifications:


Magnification	1x
Field of View	40°
IIT Generation	Gen 2+ and Gen 3
Diopter Adjustment	from -6 to +2
Focus Range	0.25 m to infinity
Lens System	26 mm; F/1.2
Interpupillary Adjustment	55 mm to 71 mm
Battery Type	Two 1.5 V AA batteries
Battery Life	Up to 50 hours
Operating Temperature	From -51°C to +49°C
Water Resistant	Submersible to 1 m depth for 30min
Laser Wave Length Laser Beam Divergence Laser Power Dimensions (L x W x H)	850 / 980 / 1065 nm 0.5° - 10° 50 mW 152 x 152 x 76 mm
Weight	550 g

Standard accessories: Lens tissue, Soft Case, Lens Cup, Batteries, Demist Shield, Sacrificial window, Soft Carrying Case, Hard Waterproof Case
Optional accessories: 3x, 5x, 6x, 8x Lenses, IR Spot/Flood Lens, Compass, Head Mount Assemblies, Helmet Mounts, OTIS Lens Swabs, Lens Cleaning Kit

Alpha Optics manufactures its own tubes which are comparable with high-specs in America market. The American FOM grading for the tubes is not normally used by tube manufacturers outside the USA. Since we offer non-American tubes only to our commercial customers, we also don’t use it.

So, the categories 2 and 3 are usually commercial grades with resolutions 57+ lp/mm and 51 lp/mm. Categories 0 and 1 are Milspec with resolutions 70+ and 64+.

Here’s a clear breakdown of Gen 2+, Gen 3, and 4G night vision image intensifier tube (IIT) technologies—what they are, how they differ, and where each excels:

Gen 2+ Night Vision

Technology: Uses a microchannel plate (MCP) to amplify electrons, improving image brightness and clarity compared to Gen 1.
Typical Resolution: ~45–55 lp/mm (line pairs per millimeter)
FOM (Figure of Merit): Usually 1000–1500
Performance:
- Good performance in low light, but image can get grainy under extreme darkness
- Shorter tube life (~5,000 hours) compared to Gen 3
Cost: Affordable relative to Gen 3 and 4G
Best For: Civilian use, security, or hunting where some ambient light (starlight, moonlight) is available

Gen 3 Night Vision

Technology: Adds a gallium arsenide (GaAs) photocathode, dramatically improving sensitivity to low light. Often paired with an ion barrier film for durability.
Typical Resolution: ~60–64 lp/mm
FOM: 1600–2200+ (higher-end tubes can exceed 2400)
Performance:
- Excellent image clarity and brightness in extreme darkness
- Long tube life (~10,000+ hours)
- Can be autogated (managing bright light exposure automatically)
Cost: Higher than Gen 2+, reflecting military-grade performance
Best For: Professional or military use, or civilian users needing top performance at night

4G (or “Gen 3+” / “filmless” tubes)

Technology:
- Often called “filmless Gen 3” or “white phosphor Gen 3+”
- Removes or thins the ion barrier film for better electron flow ? higher sensitivity and less haloing
- Typically autogated by default
Typical Resolution: 64–72 lp/mm (sometimes higher)
FOM: 2300–2800+ (top-tier tubes exceed 3000)
Performance:
- Outstanding low-light performance, even in extreme darkness or overcast, no-moon conditions
- Fast response to changing light levels
- Minimal halo around bright light sources
Cost: Premium—often the most expensive available to civilians
Best For: Elite military, special operations, and top-end civilian buyers who want the absolute best

Quick Summary Table

Generation	Resolution (lp/mm)	Tube Life (hrs)	FOM (typical)	Key Strengths
Gen 2+	45–55	~5,000	1000–1500	Affordable, good for general use
Gen 3	60–64	~10,000	1600–2200+	Military-grade clarity and brightness
4G / Gen 3+	64–72+	~10,000+	2300–3000+	Best low-light performance, minimal halo

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