EOTech Light Weapon Thermal Weapon Sight LWTS 640x480

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TWB-001-A3
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From EOTech about LWTS Thermal Multi-functional Sight TWB-001-A3

The Light Weapon Thermal Sight (LWTS) is an extremely versatile thermal imaging solution.  This clip-on system mounts in front of your day optics and allows you to view your reticle over the thermal image.  In addition, it can be used as a handheld observation tool or mounted by itself as a stand-alone weapon sight.  The thermal imaging capability of the EOTech LWTS allows for long-wave infrared observation and target identification under adverse conditions including, light rain, smoke, light snow and low light to total darkness.

  • 640x480 17 micron resolution
  • Real-time video in/out for remote viewing
  • Image and video capture for download to PC

From the market about LWTS Thermal Weapon Sight TWB-001-A3

The gray Light Weapon Thermal Sight (LWTS) from EOTech is a multi-purpose thermal imager featuring an uncooled Ultra VOx thermal detector that captures 640x480 17µm resolution images. By distinguishing slight differences in the heat of objects within the field of view, thermal imagers are capable of seeing through smoke, fog, and dust—day or night.

EOTech equipped the LWTS with a range of image adjustment functions that allow the operator to optimize the transmitted image for their targeting or recording task. In addition to Black Hot and White Hot modes, the sight features an automatic gain control system for image optimization. Four reticle patterns, each selectable in black or white, allows the operator to select a display that maximizes contrast and reticle visibility against the thermal landscape.

The LWTS can be used hand-held or mounted on any Picatinny rail system and can be placed on a firearm in a stand-alone configuration or used in-line with a magnified day optic. Also, an RS-170 Real Time Video In/Out capability allows remote viewing of the thermal image.

EOTech Light Weapon Thermal Weapon Sight (LWTS) 640x480 

  • 640x480 17µm Uncooled Micro Bolometer
  • 1x Magnification; 2x Digital Zoom
  • Ultra VOx Enhanced Thermal Imaging
  • Integrated Shutter
  • Non-Uniformity Calibration
  • 4 Integrated Ballistic Reticles
  • Boresightable to 1 MOA
  • Designed for Use with ACOG and CCO
  • RS-170 Real-Time Video In/Out

EOTech LWTS Imaging Performance

  • 640x480 uncooled micro bolometer, 17µm pixel size
  • Ultra VOx thermal imaging
  • Optical magnification: 1x
  • Digital zoom: 2x
  • Angle of view: 14.8 x 7.1°
  • 10' / 3 m close focus distance

EOTech LWTS System Features

  • RS-170 video output/input
  • Accepts 6V DC external power supply
  • Tethered flip-down objective cover
  • Shuttered rubber eyecup minimizes light splash

EOTech LWTS Interface and Controls

  • Polarity modes: White Hot, Black Hot
  • Reticle options: M4/M16, M136, 5 MIL, None
  • Reticle color: Black, White
  • Brightness adjustment
  • Drop-down menu navigation
EOTech LWTS Construction Details
  • Includes throw-lever quick-release Picatinny mount
  • Operating temperature: -40 to 120°F
  • Weight: 1.85 lb with batteries
  • Uses 4 AA lithium batteries

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.

color thermal image thermal bw image

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 EOTech Light Weapon Thermal Weapon Sight LWTS 640x480:

Most of our manufacturers do not keep products like EOTech Light Weapon Thermal Weapon Sight LWTS 640x480 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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