Ruggedized Night Vision Goggle (RNVG)
The Ruggedized Night Vision Goggle (RNVG) is a binocular night vision housing developed for the commercial market by AB NightVision Inc.[1]
It is compatible to MX-10160 image intensifiers and AN/PVS-14 lenses and eyepieces.
As the name suggests, this housing was developed for a high level of ruggedness. The pods and bridge are machined from 7075 billet aluminum.
The underside of the bridge features exposed power strips instead of cables to avoid the common issue of cable breakage from the pods being moved back and forth for IPD adjustment. Reportedly, this can lead to problems with the battery discharging or the device failing to turn on in adverse conditions, as the power strips could short out or be damaged, and the metal springs connecting the pods to the power strips could fail to make contact due to debris buildup. However, the device is generally regarded as highly durable and reliable, and is even advertised to be submersible to 66 feet.
Features
- IPD adjustment
- Battery compartment for a single CR123A battery (older iterations: AA battery)
- Power knob with operation identical to AN/PVS-14:
- Twist clockwise until click to turn on
- Twist further clockwise and hold to turn on IR illuminator until let go (intended for signaling)
- From on position: Pull and twist clockwise to turn on IR illuminator
- Wilcox Dovetail style mount adapter
- Included riser moves Dovetail up and forward, ensuring compatibility with different patterns of mounts
- IR illuminator with the same diameter as AN/PVS-7 IR illuminator, allowing compatibility for focusing assemblies
- Four-pin LEMO port (ANVIS-standard) for external power supply
