The FLIR Breach PTQ136 Monocular

The FLIR Breach PTQ136 Monocular stands as a quintessential tool for anyone requiring superior situational awareness and target detection in challenging low-light or no-light conditions. This ultra-compact thermal imaging monocular, powered by FLIR's cutting-edge Boson 320x256 core, is engineered to provide an unparalleled advantage to a diverse range of users, from seasoned hunters and outdoor enthusiasts to tactical operators and security professionals.

Are you frequently operating in environments where traditional night vision struggles, such as complete darkness, fog, smoke, or light foliage? Do you need to quickly identify heat signatures of people, animals, or objects without relying on ambient light? The FLIR Breach PTQ136 directly addresses these critical needs, making the unseen visible and enhancing your ability to observe, track, and make informed decisions, whether for safety, surveillance, or sport.

Unveiling the World Through Thermal Vision: Who Benefits from the FLIR Breach PTQ136?

This sophisticated thermal monocular is designed for a broad spectrum of applications, offering distinct advantages where visual obscurity poses a significant challenge.

• For the Dedicated Hunter and Outdoorsman: Imagine being able to effortlessly spot game hidden in thick brush, track wounded animals, or navigate dense woodlands after sundown. The FLIR Breach PTQ136 transforms your night hunting and outdoor exploration capabilities, allowing you to quickly survey vast areas and detect wildlife that would be invisible to the naked eye or even traditional night vision devices. Its ability to pierce through camouflage and light cover means you spend less time searching and more time observing.
• For Law Enforcement and Tactical Operators: In critical situations, every second counts. The compact and robust FLIR Breach PTQ136 offers law enforcement and tactical teams a crucial edge for surveillance, search and rescue operations, and suspect apprehension. It excels in detecting heat signatures through smoke-filled environments, identifying hidden individuals, or confirming the presence of threats in complete darkness, significantly enhancing officer safety and operational effectiveness.
• For Security and Surveillance Professionals: Protecting assets and personnel often requires round-the-clock vigilance. This thermal monocular provides an invaluable tool for security patrols, enabling them to detect intruders from a distance, even in areas with minimal lighting or obscured by natural elements. Its discreet operation and immediate thermal feedback make it ideal for perimeter monitoring and ensuring overall site security.
• For Search and Rescue (SAR) Teams: When lives are on the line, the ability to quickly locate missing persons, especially in adverse conditions, is paramount. The FLIR Breach PTQ136 empowers SAR teams to swiftly scan large areas, pinpointing individuals based on their body heat, even if they are concealed by vegetation, debris, or operating in low visibility due to fog or darkness.

Key Features and Why They Matter

The FLIR Breach PTQ136 is not just a thermal imager; it's a meticulously engineered instrument built for performance and reliability. Its core components and design choices are carefully selected to deliver an exceptional user experience and critical operational advantages.

The Revolutionary FLIR Boson 320x256 Core

At the heart of the Breach PTQ136 lies the FLIR Boson thermal camera core. This advanced uncooled VOx microbolometer delivers a crisp 320x256 pixel thermal image. What does this mean for you?

• Exceptional Image Clarity: Unlike older, lower-resolution cores, the Boson 320x256 ensures a detailed and clear thermal picture, allowing for better identification of targets and improved situational awareness. You can discern shapes, movement, and environmental details with impressive precision.
• Rapid Frame Rate (60Hz): The Boson core operates at a lightning-fast 60 frames per second (Hz). This high refresh rate is critical for observing moving targets without lag or motion blur, providing a smooth, fluid thermal video feed. Whether you're tracking a running animal or monitoring a suspect in motion, the high frame rate ensures you don't miss crucial details.
• Low Power Consumption: The efficiency of the Boson core contributes to the Breach PTQ136's extended battery life, ensuring it's ready when you need it most.

Precision Optics: 9.1mm Lens with 1x Magnification

The monocular features a precisely calibrated 9.1mm fixed-focus lens, offering a 1x optical magnification.

• Wide Field of View (24° x 19°): The generous 24 degrees horizontal by 19 degrees vertical field of view is a significant advantage. It allows you to scan broad areas quickly, making it easier to detect objects or individuals across a wide expanse without constantly panning the device. This wide perspective is invaluable for general surveillance, perimeter checks, and initial target acquisition.
• Unmagnified Perspective: The 1x optical magnification ensures that what you see through the thermal imager closely matches your natural perspective, reducing disorientation and making it easier to correlate thermal images with your surroundings. While digital zoom is available for closer inspection, the foundational 1x view is perfect for broad situational awareness.

Ultra-Compact and Rugged Design

One of the standout features of the FLIR Breach PTQ136 is its incredibly compact and lightweight form factor. Weighing in at approximately 7.4 ounces (210 grams), it's designed to be effortlessly carried in a pocket, attached to gear, or worn on a helmet for hands-free operation.

• Pocket-Sized Portability: This monocular won't weigh you down. Its small footprint means it's always accessible and can be deployed rapidly when situations demand it.
• Durable Construction: Built to withstand the rigors of tactical and outdoor environments, the Breach PTQ136 features an IP67 rating, indicating it is completely protected from dust ingress and can withstand immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. This level of durability ensures reliable performance in rain, snow, dust, and other challenging conditions.
• Intuitive Controls: Despite its compact size, the monocular features easy-to-use controls, allowing for quick adjustments even when wearing gloves.

Elevating Your Capabilities: The Practical Benefits

Choosing the FLIR Breach PTQ136 isn't just about buying a gadget; it's about investing in a capability enhancer that can fundamentally change how you operate in low-visibility scenarios.

• Superior Situational Awareness: The ability to see heat signatures in total darkness, smoke, or light fog provides a level of awareness that is simply impossible with the naked eye. This can mean the difference between detecting a hidden threat and being surprised, or successfully locating a lost person versus missing them.
• Enhanced Target Detection and Identification: While thermal imaging may not provide the same level of facial recognition as visible light, it excels at detecting the presence of living beings or heat-emitting objects. With the FLIR Breach's resolution, you can often distinguish between humans and animals, and in some cases, even identify specific types of animals or vehicles, especially at closer ranges.
• All-Weather Performance: Unlike traditional night vision that relies on ambient light intensification and can be hindered by fog, heavy rain, or even too much light (blooming), thermal imaging cuts through these obscurants. It "sees" heat, making it effective day or night, and in conditions where other optical devices fail.
• Discreet Observation: Thermal imagers emit no visible light, making your observation efforts completely covert. You can scan an area without revealing your position, which is crucial for surveillance, hunting, and tactical operations.
• Safety and Security: For professionals and civilians alike, the FLIR Breach PTQ136 contributes significantly to personal and operational safety by providing early warning of potential threats or hazards that would otherwise remain hidden.

Understanding Thermal Imaging vs. Night Vision

Often, people confuse thermal imaging with traditional night vision. While both are designed for low-light conditions, their underlying technologies and capabilities differ significantly.

• Thermal Imaging (like the FLIR Breach PTQ136): Detects infrared radiation (heat) emitted by objects. It creates an image based on temperature differences, meaning it works equally well in total darkness, smoke, fog, and light foliage. It does not require any ambient light. Its primary use is detection and identifying heat sources.
• Traditional Night Vision (Image Intensification): Amplifies existing ambient light (starlight, moonlight, city glow) to create a visible image. It struggles in complete darkness, can be "blinded" by bright lights, and is significantly hindered by smoke or fog. Its primary use is identification of objects in low light.

For many critical applications, thermal imaging offers a superior advantage due to its all-conditions performance and ability to see through obscurants that would render night vision useless.

Maximizing Your Investment: Care and Maintenance

To ensure your FLIR Breach PTQ136 delivers reliable performance for years to come, simple care and maintenance are recommended:

• Keep Optics Clean: Gently clean the lens and display with a micro-fiber cloth and lens cleaning solution designed for optics. Avoid abrasive materials.
• Battery Management: Always use fresh, high-quality CR123A batteries. Remove batteries during extended storage to prevent leakage.
• Storage: Store the monocular in a dry, cool place, away from extreme temperatures and direct sunlight.
• Avoid Drops and Impacts: While rugged, excessive force or direct impacts can damage internal components.
• Firmware Updates: Periodically check FLIR's website for any available firmware updates, which can enhance performance or add new features.

The FLIR Breach PTQ136 Compact Thermal Monocular is more than just a piece of gear; it’s an essential tool that expands your perception beyond the limitations of natural light. Its combination of a powerful FLIR Boson core, wide field of view, compact size, and rugged construction makes it an indispensable asset for anyone serious about enhancing their observational capabilities in any environment. This device truly brings the night to life, revealing what was once hidden and empowering you with unmatched situational awareness.

This state-of-the-art thermal monocular is available through trusted retailers. For those seeking the FLIR PTQ136 Breach PTQ136 Monocular with its advanced FLIR Boson 320x256 core, 1x magnification, 9.1mm lens, and impressive 24 degrees x 19 degrees FOV, it is available at DEGuns.

Product Specifications Summary

Feature	Detail
Model	FLIR Breach PTQ136
Thermal Core	FLIR Boson 320x256 VOx Microbolometer
Resolution	320 x 256 pixels
Lens System	9.1mm
Optical Magnification	1x
Field of View (HxV)	24° x 19°
Refresh Rate	60 Hz
Digital Zoom	1x - 4x (approx.)
Display	High-resolution FLCOS Display (approx. 1280x960)
Color Palettes	Multiple (e.g., White Hot, Black Hot, Sepia, Arctic, Outdoor Alert)
Battery Type	CR123A (up to 90 min operation)
Ingress Protection	IP67 (Dustproof, Water Submersible)
Weight	Approx. 7.4 oz (210 g)
UPC	810065002015