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

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

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Image Intensifier Tube Options help
Night Vision Goggles (Gen 3, Category 2+, FOM 1408+, Green Phosphor)
Night Vision Goggles (Gen 2+, Category 1+, FOM 1800+, Autogated, Green Phosphor) (+CAD100.00)
Night Vision Goggles (Gen 3, Category 1+, FOM 1800+, Green Phosphor) (+CAD900.00)
Night Vision Goggles (Gen 3, Category 1, FOM 1675+, Autogated, Green Phosphor) (+CAD1,000.00)
Night Vision Goggles (Gen 3, Category 1+, FOM 1800+, Autogated, Green Phosphor) (+CAD1,200.00)
Night Vision Goggles (Gen 3, Category 1, FOM 1675+, Autogated, White Phosphor) (+CAD1,300.00)
Night Vision Goggles (Gen 3, Category 1+, FOM 1800+, Autogated, White Phosphor) (+CAD1,400.00)
Night Vision Goggles (Gen 3, Category 1+, FOM 1960+, Autogated, White Phosphor) (+CAD1,600.00)
Optional Accessories
Cadex Low Profile Flip Up Mount with Dovetail Carriage with “break-away” feature, Black or TAN (+CAD689.00)
Cadex Low Profile Helmet Mount with Bayonet Carriage with “break-away” feature, Black or TAN (+CAD689.00)
Cadex Low Profile Helmet Mount with Bayonet Carriage, Black or TAN (+CAD689.00)
Cadex Low Profile Flip Up Mount with Dovetail Carriage, Black or TAN (+CAD689.00)
Head Mount Assembly ( with interchangeable brow pads) (+CAD199.00)
4x Afocal Lens (Note: May only work with specific night vision goggles) (+CAD689.00)
5x Afocal Lens (Note: May only work with specific night vision goggles) (+CAD889.00)
Weapon Mount (+CAD399.00)
Camera Adapter (+CAD199.00)
Universal J-Arm for FLIR BREACH /AO-MUM-14A /AO-1234/1334 / AO-1254/1354/ AO-1254/1354MG/ AO-1251/1351/ AO-1251/1351MG/ AO-1224/1324 , Dovetail (+CAD199.00)
J-Arm for PVS-14, with Bayonet Interface (+CAD199.00)
AO-ALPHACAM-U (N), Direct Recording Optical System (N) - Compatibility with various day and night weapon sights (+CAD1,519.00)
AO-ALPHACAM, Direct Recording Optical System (N) - Compatibility with various spotting and night vision devices (+CAD1,379.00)
Commercial Helmet Mount (not work with PVS-14) (+CAD369.00)
Israeli Helmet Mount (+CAD469.00)
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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:
 
Magnification1x
Field of View40°
IIT GenerationGen 2+ and Gen 3
Diopter Adjustmentfrom -6 to +2
Focus Range0.25 m to infinity
Lens System26 mm; F/1.2
Interpupillary Adjustment55 mm to 71 mm
Battery TypeTwo 1.5 V AA batteries
Battery LifeUp to 50 hours
Operating TemperatureFrom -51°C to +49°C
Water ResistantSubmersible 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
Weight550 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




GenerationResolution (lp/mm)Tube Life (hrs)FOM (typical)Key Strengths
Gen 2+45–55~5,0001000–1500Affordable, good for general use
Gen 360–64~10,0001600–2200+Military-grade clarity and brightness
4G / Gen 3+64–72+~10,000+2300–3000+Best low-light performance, minimal halo




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