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1. Nomenclature: AN/PVS-7B Night Vision Goggles (NVGs)
AN/PVS-7D Night Vision Goggles (NVGs)
2. NSN: 7B: 5855-01-228-0937
7D: 5855-01-422-5413
3. Manual: TM 11-5855-262-10-02 Operators Manual, NVG AN/PVS-7B,
15 Jul 1994
TM 09500A-10/1A, 30 Dec 1997
4. Description: PVS-7 Night Vision Goggles allow the user to see
at night using moonlight or starlight. PVS-7s can
be hand held, head-mounted, or helmet-mounted. The goggles have
an IR illuminator for
illumination or signaling. An indicator lets the user know when
the IR light is on. A
separate indicator signals low battery. Automatic shutoff occurs
on high light, when
goggle is detached from the head mount, or flipped up on the
helmet mount.
5. Characteristics: Weight: 18 oz
Focus Range: 20 cm to Infinity
Range: 150 m (Starlight)
300 m (Moonlight)
Battery: (2) AA (1) BA-5567/U
Battery Life: 4-6 hours
Magnification: 1X
Field of View: 40
Interpupilary Adjustment: 55 to 71 mm
6. Accessories: PVS-7s include a helmet mount and a head mount.
The 7D include a compass. A 3X Magnifierattachment is
available.
7. Limitations: In complete darkness, such as inside buildings,
PVS-7s are ineffective without IR illumination. The
compass is 15 off. The IR illuminator illuminates only at a
short range. The IR
illuminator is visible to an enemy with NVGs. The helmet mount
unbalances the helmet
and causes neck fatigue. The 7B carrying case has a noisy velcro
closure.
8. Usage Notes: The IR illuminator works well as a recognition
signal during link-ups
Table 1-4. Mechanical DataITEM LIMITS
Shipping and Storage Case Size: Approx. 17x12x7Weight: 6.7
lbs.
Soft Carrying Case Size: Approx. 14x8Goggle (See NOTE) Weight
1.5 lbs
Table 1-5. Optical DataITEM LIMITS
Magnification 1.0XField of View 40Eyepiece Focus +2 to -6
dioptersFocus Range 25 cm (9.8) to infinity
Table 1-6. Environmental DataITEM LIMITS
Operating Temperature -40C to +50CStorage Temperature -50C to
+70CIllumination Required Overcast starlight to moon-
light
Waterproof 1 meter for 30 min
