JRH Mini BNVD and PVS-14 Night Vision - SHOT Show 2018 Day 1

Published on January 25, 2018
Duration: 3:42

This video from SHOT Show 2018 introduces JRH Enterprises' Mini BNVD, a lightweight, fully functional binocular night vision device. The presenter details various weight reduction strategies, including using AAA batteries and ancillary battery packs, and discusses how the Mini BNVD can be built cost-effectively by cannibalizing parts from existing PVS-14 units. The standard PVS-14 is also presented as a modular and widely fielded option.

Quick Summary

The JRH Enterprises Mini BNVD is the lightest fully functional binocular night vision device, weighing as little as 415 grams with a AAA battery. It can be built cost-effectively by cannibalizing parts from two PVS-14 monoculars, with further weight reduction options including ancillary battery packs for a 400-gram goggle.

Chapters

  1. 00:04Introduction: Robert Henry Gyrich Enterprises
  2. 00:16Introducing the Mini BNVD
  3. 00:23Weight Reduction Strategies
  4. 00:34Mini BNVD Features: Diopters, IR Illuminator
  5. 00:37Digital IR and Battery Type
  6. 00:44Weight Variations and Procurement
  7. 00:59PVS-14 Parts Utilization for BNVD
  8. 01:13Standard BNVD vs. Ultra-Light BNVD
  9. 01:40Next Step: Push Button Digital Pad
  10. 01:55Further Weight Reduction with AAA Battery
  11. 02:02Ancillary Battery Pack Option
  12. 02:23JRH Enterprises PVS-14 Overview
  13. 02:34Standard PVS-14 Specs and Modularity
  14. 02:47Reduced Weight PVS-14
  15. 03:00Ultra-Light PVS-14
  16. 03:11Availability and Contact Information
  17. 03:14Closing Remarks: SHOT Show 2018

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the JRH Enterprises Mini BNVD unique in the market?

The JRH Enterprises Mini BNVD is notable for being the lightest fully functional binocular night vision device available. It achieves this through extensive efforts in reducing size, weight, and power consumption, with a target weight of 415 grams using a AAA battery.

How can the JRH Mini BNVD be built cost-effectively?

A significant cost-saving method for building the Mini BNVD is by cannibalizing approximately 85% of the parts from two existing PVS-14 monoculars. This allows for the creation of a fully functional binocular at a reduced overall cost compared to purchasing new components.

What are the different weight configurations for the JRH Mini BNVD?

The Mini BNVD offers several weight configurations. It can range from around 475 grams with upgraded optics and diopters, down to 435 grams with a push-button digital pad and AA battery. Further reduction to 415 grams is achieved with a AAA battery, and an ultra-light 400-gram version is possible using an ancillary battery pack.

What is the standard PVS-14 and its key features?

The standard PVS-14 is a Mil-Spec monocular night vision system weighing about 307 grams. It's highly modular, cost-affordable, and can be used handheld, helmet-mounted, or weapon-mounted, making it the most widely fielded system globally.

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