AN/PVS-7
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| AN/PVS-7 | |
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| Product Page | |
| Manufacturer(s) |
Elbit Systems Of America (F5001) |
| Type | Bi-ocularㅤㅤㅤ |
| Tube Format | MX-10130 |
| FoV | 40° / 40° |
| Magnification | {{{magnification}}} |
| Mount(s) | |
| Objective(s) | |
| Eyepiece(s) | PVS-7B/D (B/D) Proprietary (A/C) |
| Weight |
523 g (B/D, Fuji) |
The AN/PVS-7 is the JETDS designation for a bi-ocular housing named M972 / M973 that was produced by Litton Industries for the U.S. armed forces.
It has been surpassed by the AN/PVS-14, but is still being produced by Elbit Systems Of America.
Variants
| Device | Information | Image |
|---|---|---|
| PVS-7A/C
M972 M973 |
Accepts two AA batteries, or one BA-5567 in a compartment located on the top of the device.
Integrated dovetail mount |
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| PVS-7B/D | Accepts the same batteries as the A/C, with the battery compartment having moved to the underside of the device with a screw - type battery cap.
Bayonet mounting system Increased commonality with AN/PVS-14, parts and accessories are shared between both. Controls similar between devices. No part commonality with A/C. |
See main image |
Collimator
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A AN/PVS-7 (b/d version) collimator assembly, comprised of multiple lenses and a triangular prism to duplicate the output image from one MX-10130 tube into both oculars -
When disassembling, lenses and metal rings come out in the indicated order (left first, right last) -
Step 1: Insert the lens with the convex side facing towards the collimator housing -
Step 2: Insert one of the thick metal rings -
Step 3: Insert the thick lens, convex side facing towards the collimator housing -
Step 4.1: Three components needed to be placed together in a bundle -
Step 4.2: Place the metal ring onto a flat surface for convenience -
Step 4.3: Place the lens onto the metal ring with the convex side facing towards it -
Step 4.4: Place the thin metal ring onto the lens -
Step 4.5: The final result should look like this with each component stacked according to their collerated numbers from 4.1 -
Step 5: Insert the fully stacked components from step 4 with the thin metal ring facing towards the collimator housing -
Step 6: Insert the final lens into the collimator housing with the convex side facing outward -
Step 7: Screw in the lock ring to securely all the components in place
