Description
LORIS is a passive image intensifying device. It uses an image intensifier tube to amplify the light present at night.
The LORIS Monocular Night Vision System consists of a LORIS 1x observation sight with integrated battery compartment and a face mask or a helmet mount. The Loris night vision system is a modular system and can be adapted to suit any application. LORIS will make it possible to see the terrain at night and recognise a standing man at distances up to more than 200m. With LORIS, near infrared light, invisible to the naked eye, for instance from laser pointers, can be detected.
The sight can be used stand alone, with face mask or helmet mount, or mounted on a weapon with an optional weapon adapter.
LORIS is a family of high performance monocular night vision devices to be used as handheld observation systems or as mono or stereo goggles on a face mask or helmet mount. LORIS is available with integrated batteries or with a remote battery pack used as counter balance on the back of the face mask or helmet mount. Enhanced optics permit future integration of latest technology image intensifier tubes.
An infrared illuminator (invisible for the naked human eye) built into the sight improves close distance operations such as map reading or delicate manual work while ambient light is very low or even not present. A visible red warning light in the eyepiece of the sight indicates that the infrared illuminator is switched on, to warn that the emitted infrared light can be detected (e.g. by enemies) with other night vision equipment.
An integrated light sensor switches off the system automatically if submitted to high light levels. When the light returns to acceptable light levels, the sight will switch on again automatically. The automatic switch-off feature by the light sensor can be de-activated by turning the switch ring to position II.
A sacrificial window can be fitted in front of the objective. The window can be installed and removed without special tools.
A protection cap can be placed over the objective for protection. A small hole in the protection cap allows for use of the LORIS daylight. This is useful for training purposes. For daylight use, the light sensor has to be de-activated (turn switch ring to position II)
Quality
The quality system applied by Delft Sensor Systems for development and production is in accordance with NATO AQAP-110 and ISO-9001 directives.
Transportation & Storage
The instrument can be stored in the carrier bag, when the instrument is in regular use. The battery must be removed from the instrument during storage and can be placed in the intended compartment in the carrier bag.
When the instrument is stored unused for a longer period (more than 1month) put silica gel (NSN 6850.12.130.3339) in the carrier bag. Check the silica gel at least every 6 months and replace when necessary.
Minimum and maximum storage temperatures are -40 to +70 °C. However, it is recommended to store the equipment at room temperature.
For storage over a period longer than 2 years.
LORIS should be transported in the carrier bag. This bag protects the device against normal shocks and vibrations.
When the system is transported by vehicle, it is advisable to store it in a storage case (optional) to protect the system against excessive shocks and vibrations.
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