Unveiling the Darkness: The Armasight BNVD-51 Gen 3 Pinnacle Ghost White Phosphor Night Vision Binocular

For professionals and serious enthusiasts who demand unparalleled clarity, performance, and reliability in extreme low-light conditions, the Armasight BNVD-51 Night Vision Binocular with Gen 3 Pinnacle Ghost White Phosphor Image Intensifier Tubes stands as the definitive choice. This isn't just a device; it's an essential tool designed to redefine your perception of the night, allowing you to navigate, observe, and operate with absolute confidence when the sun dips below the horizon.

Who is the Armasight BNVD-51 designed for?

This cutting-edge night vision system is meticulously engineered to meet and exceed the rigorous performance standards of:

• Elite Special Operators: Trusted by those on the front lines, requiring the most dependable and high-performance equipment for critical missions.
• Military and Law Enforcement Professionals: Essential for tactical operations, surveillance, search and rescue, and maintaining situational awareness in challenging environments.
• Dedicated Hunters and Outdoor Enthusiasts: Providing a distinct advantage for nocturnal tracking, observation, and navigation in wilderness settings.
• Security Personnel and Surveillance Experts: Offering superior clarity for monitoring perimeters and identifying targets in complete darkness.

If your operations, hobbies, or responsibilities involve working, navigating, or observing in conditions ranging from dimly lit areas to absolute pitch-black environments, the BNVD-51 solves the critical problem of limited visibility, transforming night into a manageable, even actionable, landscape.

Why Choose Ghost White Phosphor? The Pinnacle of Night Vision

The Armasight BNVD-51 is exclusively available with Ghost White Phosphor Image Intensifier Tubes. But what does this mean for you, and why is it the preferred choice of discerning users globally?

Unlike traditional green phosphor night vision, white phosphor technology presents images in crisp, natural black and white. This offers several distinct advantages:

• Reduced Eye Strain: The monochromatic white phosphor display is far less fatiguing on the eyes during prolonged use, leading to greater comfort and sustained vigilance. This is crucial for long patrols, extended observation periods, or all-night hunting expeditions.
• Enhanced Contrast and Detail: The white-on-black imagery provides superior contrast, allowing for easier differentiation between subtle shades and textures. This translates to sharper object recognition, better environmental perception, and the ability to discern fine details that might be lost in a green image. Imagine tracking faint trails or identifying specific features on a distant target – white phosphor makes it clearer.
• More Natural Vision: For many users, the black and white rendition feels more intuitive and akin to natural daytime vision, easing the transition between ambient light conditions and night vision use.

Coupled with Armasight's Gen 3 Pinnacle and Pinnacle 2376 Image Intensifier Tubes, you're equipped with technology that sets the industry benchmark for performance. These tubes boast a minimum Figure of Merit (FOM) of 2000 for Pinnacle and an impressive minimum of 2376 FOM for Pinnacle 2376 tubes. FOM is a critical metric for evaluating night vision performance, calculated by multiplying resolution (lp/mm) by signal-to-noise ratio (SNR). Higher FOM indicates superior image quality, especially in low light. Furthermore, these tubes feature significantly fewer blemishes (nearly 50% less than Bravo tubes), with Zone 1—the crucial central viewing area—kept completely free of imperfections, ensuring an unobstructed view of your target.

Unmatched Situational Awareness with an Expansive 51-Degree Field of View (FOV)

One of the standout features of the Armasight BNVD-51 is its expansive 51-degree Field of View (FOV). Why is a wider FOV so important in night vision binoculars?

• Peripheral Vision: A wider FOV dramatically increases your peripheral vision, allowing you to observe a broader area without constantly moving your head. This is vital for maintaining maximum situational awareness, whether you're navigating complex terrain, tracking multiple moving objects, or scanning a wide expanse during surveillance.
• Reduced "Tunnel Vision": Traditional night vision often creates a "tunnel vision" effect due to a narrower FOV. The BNVD-51's wider perspective minimizes this, giving you a more natural and comprehensive view of your surroundings, reducing disorientation and improving safety.
• Faster Target Acquisition: By encompassing more of the environment, a wider FOV helps you identify and acquire targets more quickly, reducing the time spent searching and increasing your operational efficiency.

This true dual-channel night vision binocular allows for depth perception, which is crucial for movement, obstacle avoidance, and interacting with your environment under dark conditions.

Rugged Durability for Demanding Environments

When operating in challenging conditions, your gear needs to be as tough as you are. The Armasight BNVD-51 is housed in a robust, yet compact, chassis built to withstand the harshest elements. It boasts an IP67 environmental rating, signifying its exceptional resistance to:

• Water Immersion: Protected against temporary immersion in water, ensuring functionality even if unexpectedly exposed to rain, splashes, or accidental submersion.
• Dust Ingress: Completely sealed against dust, grit, and other particulate matter, safeguarding the sensitive internal components.
• Fog Resistance: Engineered to prevent internal fogging, maintaining clear vision even in humid or rapidly changing temperature conditions.

Designed for operational readiness, the BNVD-51 can operate in extreme temperatures ranging from -51° C to +49° C (-60° F to +120° F) and can be stored in even wider extremes, from -51° C to +85° C (-60° F to +185° F). Its lightweight design, at just 0.64kg (1.4lbs), minimizes neck fatigue during extended use.

Intelligent Features for Optimal Performance and Protection

The BNVD-51 is packed with intelligent features that enhance user control, optimize image quality, and protect your investment:

• Built-in Infrared (IR) Illuminator: When ambient light is insufficient, even for the sensitive Gen 3 tubes, the integrated IR illuminator provides an invisible beam of infrared light, allowing you to see in complete darkness. This is perfect for navigating enclosed spaces, reading maps, or identifying objects at close range without giving away your position. An IR indicator in the FOV keeps you informed of its activation.
• Manual Gain Control: This critical feature allows you to precisely adjust the brightness level of the image to your personal preference and prevailing light conditions. Whether you need a brighter image for detailed observation or a dimmer one to reduce eye fatigue, the manual gain offers complete control. This is a significant advantage over automatic gain systems, providing adaptability for dynamic environments.
• Automatic Protective System (Bright Light Cut-off): To safeguard the Image Intensifier Tubes (ITTs) from damage, the BNVD-51 features an automatic bright light cut-off system. If the ambient light level suddenly exceeds safe limits (e.g., unexpected flash of light, turning on a powerful flashlight), the system instantly shuts off the ITTs, preventing overexposure and prolonging the life of your device.
• Flexible Power Options: The unit can be powered by either a single CR123A (3V) or an AA (1.5V) battery, offering versatility and ease of power source acquisition. A low battery indicator in the FOV ensures you're never caught off guard. With a 3V CR123A battery, expect up to 20 hours of operation at 20° C, or 12 hours with a 1.5V AA battery.

Versatile Mounting and Articulation for Adaptive Use

The modular design of the Armasight BNVD-51 offers unparalleled versatility in how it can be deployed:

• Helmet-Mounted Night Vision Goggles: With additional mounting options (sold separately at DEGuns), the BNVD-51 transforms into helmet-mounted night vision goggles. This frees your hands for other tasks, essential for tactical operations, climbing, or carrying equipment. The mounting system allows for quick and easy articulation, enabling you to swiftly move the goggles out of your line of sight when not needed, without detaching them.
• Monocular Configuration: The BNVD-51 articulates, meaning each optical pod can be independently swung up and out of the way. This unique feature allows you to configure the device for use as a monocular over either eye. This preserves your biological night vision in the other eye if desired, providing a tactical advantage for tasks requiring a mix of natural and enhanced vision, or for quickly scanning between light and dark areas.

What's Included in Your Armasight BNVD-51 Package?

Your investment in the Armasight BNVD-51 includes everything you need to begin your nocturnal operations:

• BNVD-51 Night Vision Goggle unit
• Protective Lens Caps
• Comfortable Eyecups
• Sacrificial Windows (for lens protection)
• Demist Shields (to prevent lens fogging)
• NVG (Dovetail) Interface Shoe (for compatible mounts)
• Bayonet/Horn Interface Shoe (for compatible mounts)
• Battery Key
• Comprehensive Product Manual
• High-quality Lens Cloth
• Durable Soft Carrying Case
• One CR123A battery (to get you started)
• 3-year limited warranty with product registration

For the best prices and expert advice on the Armasight BNVD-51 Gen 3 Pinnacle Ghost White Phosphor Night Vision Binocular, look no further than DEGuns.com. DEGuns is committed to providing top-tier tactical equipment and outdoor gear, ensuring you have the tools necessary to accomplish your mission with complete confidence.

Armasight Night Vision Tube Performance Details

The performance of your night vision device hinges on its Image Intensifier Tube (IIT). Armasight's Pinnacle and Pinnacle 2376 tubes represent the best combination of price and performance, offering an exceptional balance of clarity, resolution, and longevity.

Characteristic	Pinnacle IIT	Pinnacle 2376 IIT
Generation	Gen 3 Thin-Filmed Manual Gain Control	Gen 3 Thin-Filmed Manual Gain Control
Minimum FOM	2000	2376
Resolution (lp/mm)	64-81 lp/mm	64-81 lp/mm
Zone 1 Spots Max Allowed	No spots of 0.003" or greater allowed	No spots of 0.003" or greater allowed
Zone 2 Spots Max Allowed	0 (0.009"-0.012") / 1 (0.006"-0.009") / 2 (0.003"-0.006")	0 (0.009"-0.012") / 1 (0.006"-0.009") / 2 (0.003"-0.006")
Zone 3 Spots Max Allowed	0 (0.009"-0.012") / 2 (0.006"-0.009") / 3 (0.003"-0.006")	0 (0.009"-0.012") / 2 (0.006"-0.009") / 3 (0.003"-0.006")

Armasight BNVD-51 Technical Specifications

Feature	Detail
Image Intensifier Tube	Gen 3 Thin-Filmed Manual Gain Control
Resolution	64-81 lp/mm
Magnification	1x
Lens System	F1.26; 19mm
Field of View (FOV)	51°
Focus Range	0.25m to infinity
Diopter Adjustment	-6 to +2 dpt
Power Supply	1x CR123A (3V) or 1x AA (1.5V) battery
Battery Life	12 hours (1.5V) / 20 hours (3V) at 20° C
Built-in IR Illuminator	Yes
IR Indicator	Yes (in FOV)
Low Battery Indicator	Yes (in FOV)
Manual Gain Control	Yes
Bright Light Cut-off	Yes
Environmental Rating	IP67
Operating Temperature	-51° C to +49° C (-60° F to +120° F)
Storage Temperature	-51° C to +85° C (-60° F to +185° F)
Dimensions (mm/in)	137 x 73 x 118mm / 5.4 x 2.8 x 4.6in
Weight (kg/lbs)	0.64kg / 1.4lbs
Warranty	3 years with registration
SKU	NSGNYX15M439DA1
UPC	849815009309