What Is It?
The Nyx-14 monocular is an all purpose night vision device similar to the PVS-14. It is available with a wide variety of internal tubes and is built to be an adaptive system that can fit all manner of night vision requirements.
Who Uses It?
The Nyx-14 is the sort of general purpose night vision device that can see use in all kinds of fields. It's proven popular with law enforcement response teams, dedicated varmint hunters, and even seen limited deployment overseas. By covering only one eye, the Nyx-14 maintains a more natural feeling field of view, and allows the non-dominant eye to integrate when there is enough ambient light.
What Is It Designed For?
The Nyx-14 is designed to be an alternative to the PVS-14 monocular and keeps the same list of features with some additional capabilities. It is most commonly used as a monocular on a helmet mount, or without the helmet with a hand free head mounting system that keeps both hands free.
What Is It Capable Of?
With a wide variety of mangnified lenses and camera adapters, the Nyx-14 can be converted from a close range monocular into a high power spotting scope. A number of different rifle sight mounts also allow it to be clipped in front of a magnified daytime sight, attached behind an existing red-dot sight, or converted into a stand-alone weapon sight using the AIM system.
NYX-14
Multi-Purpose Night Vision Monocular
The Armasight Nyx-14 is the new standard by which all compact multi-use monoculars will be judged in future. The Nyx-14 uses optics that are equal to or better than current Military issue night vision units, built into a tough, compact and ergonomic composite housing. We built this body to surpass MIL-SPEC-810 specifications, and so the Armasight Nyx-14 can withstand salt water, rain, high humidity, extremes of temperature and still give unsurpassed levels of performance.
The Nyx-14 mini-monocular is equipped with manual variable gain control so that the image brightness level can be selected by the user to adjust for the ambient light level in his area of operations. The Armasight Nyx-14 is available with a whole array of accessories like 3, 5 and 8X magnification lenses for mid-long range viewing, head or helmet mounts to allow the unit to be worn as a mono-goggle, various different weapon mounts for tactical or hunting use and high powered additional IR illuminators for long range use. The Nyx-14 is available in Gen 2+ and Gen 3 variants, and is the only night vision device that will meet the challenge of such a high number of tasks and accomplish them all with ease.
What's Included
- Armasight NYX-14 Night Vision Monocular
Monocular night vision device with unity magnification.
- Lens Cap
A cap used to protect the lens and to be used when testing the unit in daylight.
- Eye-cup
A rubber cup used to protect the eyepiece as well as provide comfort for the operator.
- CR123A Lithium Battery
A single, 123A lithium battery used to power the unit.
- Battery Adapter
Allows of use of a single 3V CR123 or 1.5V AA batteries.
- Carrying Case
A protective case used for storing and carrying of the Nyx-14 and its accessories.
- Operation and Maintenance Manual
Provides safety information, equipment description, mounting procedures, operating instructions, and preventive maintenance checks and service (including a List of Spare Parts).
Key Features
- Compact, rugged design
- Waterproof
- Weapon mountable
- Head or helmet mountable for hands-free usage
- Auto brightness control
- Bright light cut-off
- Ergonomic, simple, easy to operate controls
- Utilizes single CR123A lithium or AA battery
- Adaptable for use with cameras
- Built-in Infrared illuminator and flood lens
- Limited two-year warranty
Specifications
| Magnification | 1x standard, 3x, 5x, 8x optional |
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| Total Darkness IR System | Yes |
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| Multi-Purpose System | Yes |
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| Photocathode Type | Multi-Alkali |
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| Battery Life | 60 hrs |
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| Lens System | F1.2, 27 mm |
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| FOV | 40° |
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| Range of Focus | 0.25 to infinity |
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| Diopter Adjustment | -2 to +6 dpt |
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| Controls | Direct |
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| Automatic Brightness Control | Yes |
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| Bright Light Cut-off | Yes |
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| Automatic Shut-off System | Yes |
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| Infrared Illuminator | Yes (built-in flood lens) |
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| IR Indicator | Yes (in FOV) |
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| Low Battery Indicator | Yes (in FOV) |
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| Power Supply | 1x CR-123 Lithium 3V or 1x AA Alkaline |
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| Environmental Rating | Waterproof / MIL-STD-810 Complies |
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| Operating Temperature | -40 to +50 °C |
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| Storage Temperature | -50 to +60 °C |
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| Dimensions | 140 x 49 x 69 / 5.5 x 1.9 x 2.7 (LxWxH; mm/in) |
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| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.88 lbs |
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| Warranty | 2 Years |
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A version of this product can now be exported to Canada and Europe!
Standard generations of this night vision tube may be exported. As a result it may have an extra 3 days lead time and will ship directly from the manufacturer. Some US designated countries and groups may still not be eligible:
