Armasight Prometheus 336 2-8x25 9 Hz Exportable Thermal Imaging Monocular

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Armasight Prometheus 336 2-8x25 9 Hz Exportable Thermal Imaging Monocular TAT179MN2PROM21

Armasight Prometheus is the latest and most technologically-advanced family of thermal imaging monocular for the sporting, law enforcement, and military markets. The Prometheus product line is based on the latest FLIR Tau 2 VOx microbolometer core, and is composed of different models – each optimized for performance, price, and state-ofthe- art technology that is suitable for a variety of uses and missions.

The Prometheus is a solid state, uncooled, long-wave infrared, magnified, dedicated handheld thermal imager intended for day and nighttime missions.

The 24/7 mission capability is only one of the strengths of the Prometheus line. The thermal imaging technology also allows you to detect targets by cutting through snow, dust, smoke, fog, haze, and other atmospheric obscurants. Unlike the use of laser targeting or near-infrared illumination to augment night vision equipment, the Prometheus thermal imager is extremely difficult to detect with other devices, as it emits no visible light or RF energy.

The Prometheus is available in different versions, with optical magnification 1x or 2x. Prometheus series also provides up to 8x digital zoom for models based on 640x512 cores and up to 4x digital zoom for models based on a 336x256 core.

The Prometheus is powered by two CR123A (2×3V) batteries. The Extended Battery Pack or 6VDC/ 600mA power source can also be used to power the Prometheus. The Prometheus can be controlled by a wireless remote control.

SPECIFICATION

SYSTEM DATA:  
Refresh Rate 9 Hz
Magnification 1.6x
Objective Lens Type Germanium
Type of Focal Plane Array FLIR Tau 2
Pixel Array Format 336x256
Pixel Size 17 μm
Display Type LED VGA
Pixel Display Format 640×480
Display Brightness Discretely Adjustable to 8 Levels
Turn-on Time, max 3 sec
Digital Zoom 1x, 2x, and 4x
Image Palettes White Hot, Black Hot, Fusion, Rainbow, Globow, Ironbow 1, Ironbow 2, Sepia, Color 1, Color 2, Ice-Fire, Rain, and OEM Custom
Video Recording Optional Digital Video Recorder with SD card slot
Remote Control Wireless
SPECIAL USER-ADJUSTABLE IMAGING TOOLS:  
Active Contrast Enhancement (ACE) - “CONTRAST” Yes
Second Generation Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) – “SHARPNESS” Yes
Smart Scene Optimization (SSO) – “SMART SCENE” Yes
Information-Based Histogram Equalization (IBHEQ) – “SKY/SEA” Yes
User-Controlled Manual Non-Uniformity Correction/ Flat-Field Correction (UCMNUC/ FFC) Yes
Silent Shutterless NUC ™ (SSN) Yes
OPTICAL DATA:  
Objective Focal Length 25 mm
Objective F-number F/1.0
Field of View (ang.) 13° x 10°
Focus Method Manual
Focusing Range 5m to inf.
Diopter Adjustment Manual
Diopter Adjustment Range ±5 diopter
ELECTRICAL DATA:  
Battery CR123 Lithium 3V (2) or CR123 type rechargeable batteries with voltage from 3.0V to 3.7V (2)
Battery Life at 20 °C (68 °F) up to 3 hr (optional up to 10 hrs)
Extended Battery Pack Optional Extended Battery Pack with rechargeable batteries (up to 7 hours) or 6 VDC/ 0.6А external power source
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA:  
Operating Temperature -40° to +50°C (-40° to +122°F)
Storage Temperature -50° to +70°C (-58° to +158°F)
Impact loading 700g
Environmental Rating Water and fog resistant
MECHANICAL DATA:  
Overall Dimensions 180 × 68 × 62 mm (7.1 × 2.7 × 2.4 in)
Weight (w/o Batteries) 0.48 kg (1.1 lbs)
WARRANTY DATA:  
Warranty 3 years
Warranty on FLIR detector 10 years

Armasight Prometheus 336 2-8x25 9 Hz Exportable Thermal Imaging Monocular TAT179MN2PROM21

  • Active Contrast Enhancement (ACE) – a digital “Contrast” correction that allows for a smart scene optimization based on dynamic adjustments where a variety of contrast levels occur depending on relative scene temperature.
  • Second Generation Digital Detail Enhancement (DDE) – a “Sharpness” correction that is digitally enhances the picture to present clearer imagery, significantly improves edge sharpening and further reduces image noise.
  • Smart Scene Optimization (SSO) – a fine-tuning computational correction that significantly improves an overall visual acuity for targets that have thermal signatures similar to a surrounding background.
  • Information-Based Histogram Equalization (IBHEQ) – a “Sky/Sea” enhancement – information based environment dependent algorithm that automatically adjusts camera gain and excludes pixels determined to not contain critical information, specifically helpful in scenes with lots of sky or water.
  • User-Controlled Manual Non-Uniformity Correction/Flat-Field Correction (UCMNUC/FFC). There is a mechanical shutter between the camera sensor and the lens. This shutter is used to perform a non-uniformity correction (NUC) also known as flat-field correction (FFC. During FFC, the shutter presents a uniform temperature source to each detector element in the array. While imaging the flat-field source, the camera updates the offset correction coefficients, resulting in a more uniform image after the process is complete. All Prometheus models allow for user to manually trigger or interrupt scheduled UCMNUC/FFC function.
  • Silent Shutterless NUC ™ (SSN) – In addition to user controlled manual NUC/FFC all Prometheus models employ a digital supplemental non-mechanical flat-field correction that allows to extend the periods between mechanical shutter events and to further reduce image noise. SSN is always ON enhancement.

Prometheus Features

  • High-performance thermal imaging camera
  • Lightweight and robust design
  • Easy to operate
  • Manually adjustable eyepiece and objective lens
  • Real-time display
  • Digitally controlled features:
    - Palette
    - Enhancement
    - Settings
    - Display Brightness
    - Electronic Magnification
    - User-Controlled Manual Non-Uniformity Correction/ Flat-Field Correction (UCMNUC/ FFC)
  • Current operational state information display
  • Wireless remote control
  • Analog video input and output
  • Powered by two standard CR123A batteries
  • Power input capability
  • Digital video recorder (optional)
  • Serviceability under severe conditions
  • Filled with dry nitrogen to prevent internal fogging
  • Water and fog-resistant
  • Limited 3-year warranty
  • 10-year warranty on FLIR detector

Thermal Imaging

Please note that most thermal devices are built per order.  It may take 3-5 days or more for your order to ship.  If timely shipping is important to you, please, contact us to verify availability prior to ordering. 

Thermal devices can produce various types of images.  Some are color others are monochrome.  In either case change in shade or color indicates temperature differences.

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Here is how thermal imaging devices work...

A special lens focuses the infrared light emitted by all of the objects in view.

The focused light is scanned by a phased array of infrared-detector elements. The detector elements create a very detailed temperature pattern called a thermogram. It only takes about one-thirtieth of a second for the detector array to obtain the temperature information to make the thermogram. This information is obtained from several thousand points in the field of view of the detector array.

The thermogram created by the detector elements is translated into electric impulses.

The impulses are sent to a signal-processing unit, a circuit board with a dedicated chip that translates the information from the elements into data for the display.

The signal-processing unit sends the information to the display, where it appears as various colors depending on the intensity of the infrared emission. The combination of all the impulses from all of the elements creates the image.

There are a few key Manufacturers when it comes to thermal imaging.  

ATN: produce such well knows devies as ThOR-HD thermal scope, BINOX-THD thermal binoculars, and OTS-HD thermal monocular.  

FLIR/Armasight: the largest maker of consumer level thermal products is well knows for their full product line.  Zeus thermal scopes, Q14 and Scout monoculars, Helios and Scout binoculars and many more.

Pulsar: a very popular brand for digital night vision and thermal imaging.  Key products include Pulsar Trail and Apex thermal scopes and Pulsar Helion and Quantum thermal monoculars.

Seek: mobile device mounted thermal cameras are the main products of this brand.

Delivery Time and Manufacturing Process for Armasight Prometheus 336 2-8x25 9 Hz Exportable Thermal Imaging Monocular:

Most of our manufacturers do not keep products like Armasight Prometheus 336 2-8x25 9 Hz Exportable Thermal Imaging Monocular assembled on the shelf. Night Vision tubes are kept separate from the body of the unit. When the order is placed, the manufacturer starts the order processing and assembly process which includes the following:

  • Order processing - we collect all the necessary information including address and phone numbers. We also make sure that our customer ordered the correct product for their needs and that the product can be exported by US law to the country of destination. In some cases a signed export compliance form is required.
  • QC - in this step the manufacturer will inspect all individual parts which will be used to assemble the night vision device for any defects.
  • Production & Assembly - during production, all the parts are put together. Night Vision tubes in inserted into the body of the unit and all the complex electronics for the device are connected. This process takes place in a special lab called the "clean room" as even a small speckle of dust can cause undesired optical effect.
  • QA - one the night vision device is assembled, it goes through a rigorous testing process to make sure it meets all the expected specifications and all parts function as expected. For this most manufacturers have a special "dark room" designed to allow testing of the units without causing incidental damage to the night vision tube by exposure to bright light.
  • Packaging - this is a key process as well. In most case your night vision device will be shipped to you directly from the manufacturer but sometimes needs to be sent to us first. In either case items need to be packaged securely to avoid any kind of damage during transportation.
  • Shipping - as described above items will most of the time ship from the manufacturer. For most domestic orders (unless shipping to POB or AFB) a premium shipper like FedEx or UPS will be used.

Only by following the above steps can we along with our manufacturers bring you - our customer - night vision products of highest quality, However as you can understand the above process can take several days to complete. For example if your device fails QA, the entire process restarts. Also at QC stage a manufacturer may realize that the tube they have in stock has a defect and a replacement tube needs to be ordered. Due to the complexity of this process, it is prudent to expect 3-4 business days for production and handling of the purchased device. Keep in mind that this process is designed to guarantee your satisfaction with the night vision device of your choice.  It occasionally possible to expedite the process for urgent orders but addional fees or other restrictions may apply.

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