Thermals

Question 1

What is the size of the CV25 Thermal?

Answer 1

Compact at only 5” with a QD mount

QD stands for Quick Detach, allowing for easy mounting and dismounting.

Question 2

What type of eyepiece does the CV25 Thermal have?

Answer 2

Eyepiece optimized for parallax-free clip-on application

Parallax-free means that the sight picture remains consistent regardless of the shooter’s eye position.

Question 3

What is the thermal core specification of the CV25 Thermal?

Answer 3

LWIR 640x512 VGA 12um 50Hz thermal core with 20mK sensitivity

LWIR stands for Long-Wave Infrared, suitable for thermal imaging.

Question 4

What functionalities does the CV25 Thermal offer regarding media capture?

Answer 4

Record still photos and video with audio

This feature allows users to document their experiences visually and audibly.

Question 5

How can the CV25 Thermal be configured?

Answer 5

Configurable via the BDX App

The BDX App allows for customization and settings adjustments through a mobile application.

Question 6

What type of battery does the CV25 Thermal use?

Answer 6

Rechargeable and removable 18650 lithium-ion battery with 9-hour runtime on a single charge

An additional battery is included for extended use.

Question 7

What is the waterproof rating of the CV25 Thermal?

Answer 7

IP67 Waterproof rating

IP67 indicates that the device is dust-tight and can withstand immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes.

Question 8

What is the objective lens size of the CV25 Thermal?

Answer 8

25mm Objective

The objective size affects the amount of light the device can gather, impacting its performance in low-light conditions.

Question 9

What is the field of view (FOV) of the CV25 Thermal?

Answer 9

17° FOV

A narrower field of view allows for more detailed observation at longer distances.

Question 10

What is the resolution of the microdisplay in the CV25 Thermal?

Answer 10

1024x768 AMOLED microdisplay

AMOLED technology provides vibrant colors and deep blacks for enhanced visual clarity.

Question 11

What is the industry standard centerline measurement for the CV25 Thermal?

Answer 11

1.535” centerline

This measurement is important for mounting and alignment with other optics.

Question 12

What type of storage does the CV25 Thermal have for media?

Answer 12

Internal 32GB solid-state storage

This allows for capturing and storing high-quality images and videos directly on the device.

Question 13

What is the resolution of all the thermals

Answer 13

640x512 VGA

The thermal core operates in the LWIR spectrum.

Question 14

What is the sensitivity of tall the thermal?

Answer 14

≤20mK sensitivity

This sensitivity allows for detailed thermal imaging.

Question 15

What types of media can the SV35 and SV50 record?

Answer 15

Still photos and video with audio

This feature enhances the documentation of experiences.

Question 16

What technology does the SV35 and SV50 use for ballistic calculations?

Answer 16

BDX 2.0 enabled, including Applied Ballistics Ultralight

This includes a complete AB bullet database.

Question 17

What is the range of the integrated laser rangefinder in the SV35 and SV50?

Answer 17

1000yd

This feature helps in accurate distance measurement.

Question 18

What type of batteries does the SV35 use?

Answer 18

Rechargeable and removable 18650 lithium-ion batteries

These batteries provide an 11-hour runtime on a single charge.

Question 19

How can users configure settings and download media from the SV35 and SV50?

Answer 19

With the BDX App

This app enhances user control over the device.

Question 20

What type of mount does the SV35 and SV50 feature?

Answer 20

Cantilevered picatinny rail mount

This mount allows for easy attachment to various platforms.

Question 21

What is the internal storage capacity of the SV35 and SV50 for recording media?

Answer 21

32GB solid-state storage

This storage allows for capturing every thrilling moment in detail.

Question 22

What type of batteries does SV35 and SV50 use?

Answer 22

Rechargeable and removable 18650 lithium-ion batteries

Question 23

What is the runtime of SV35 and SV50 on a single charge?

Answer 23

11-hour runtime

Question 24

What does Pixel Repair do?

Answer 24

Fixes any sensor pixels that may become ‘stuck’

Stuck pixels can result in issues like incorrect color representation or spots on images.

Question 25

What should you do before initiating the Pixel Repair?

Answer 25

Close your lens cap ## Footnote Closing the lens cap helps provide a uniform temperature throughout the sensor.

Question 26

What does NUC stand for?

Answer 26

Non-Uniformity Correction

Question 27

What is the purpose of NUC?

Answer 27

To normalize thermal sensors to reproduce a clear thermal image

Question 28

How does NUC affect thermal detectors?

Answer 28

Thermal detectors are influenced by their own heat, and normalization can drift over time

Question 29

What is involved in the NUC process?

Answer 29

Renormalizing of the thermal sensor pixels

Question 30

How is NUC typically performed?

Answer 30

With an internal shutter

Question 31

What sound indicates that NUC is being performed?

Answer 31

A click sound

Question 32

What happens to video during NUC operation?

Answer 32

The video is interrupted momentarily

Question 33

How often does automatic NUC occur?

Answer 33

Approximately once every 3 minutes

Question 34

What warning appears before an automatic NUC?

Answer 34

A countdown warning appears near the center of the screen 5 seconds before NUC occurs

Question 35

How can a manual NUC be initiated?

Answer 35

By a long press of the left button

Question 36

What happens when a manual NUC is performed?

Answer 36

It performs a NUC immediately and restarts the 3 minute timer

Question 37

Will a manual NUC perform automatically?

Answer 37

No, it relies on the user to initiate a NUC

Question 38

What advantage does manual NUC provide to the operator?

Answer 38

Complete control of image quality and NUC timing

Question 39

What action does MOTAC perform after 5 minutes of no motion?

Answer 39

Turns off the display ## Footnote MOTAC stands for Motion Activated Technology.

Question 40

How long does it take for MOTAC to turn off the entire unit after no motion is detected?

Answer 40

30 minutes ## Footnote This feature helps conserve battery life.

Question 41

How many selectable color palettes do all of the thermals have?

Answer 41

8 Selectable Color Palettes

Question 42

What is the run time of the SV35 and SV50?

Answer 42

11+ Hours

Question 43

What is the range of SV35 magnification?

Answer 43

1.5-12 ## Footnote SV35 magnification indicates a variable magnification factor from 1.5 to 12 times.

Question 44

What is the range of SV50 magnification?

Answer 44

2-16 ## Footnote SV50 magnification refers to the zoom capability of a specific optical system.

Question 45

What feature does the CV25 eyepiece have?

Answer 45

A parallax-free eyepiece ## Footnote Parallax-free eyepieces allow for accurate viewing without the distortion that can occur from different viewing angles.

Question 46

What are the two modes of operation for the CV25?

Answer 46

Clip-on and Sight modes ## Footnote The CV25 can function either as an attachment to a day optic or as a stand-alone thermal optic.

Question 47

What is the purpose of Clip-on Mode in the CV25?

Answer 47

For use with a day optic; menu is optimized for that use case ## Footnote Clip-on Mode is designed to enhance the functionality of existing day optics.

Question 48

What does Sight Mode allow you to do with the CV25?

Answer 48

Use the CV25 as a stand-alone thermal optic ## Footnote Sight Mode includes additional features such as reticles, zeroing, and zoom.

Question 49

True or False: The CV25 can only be used as a stand-alone thermal optic.

Answer 49

False ## Footnote The CV25 has both Clip-on and Sight modes for different use cases.

Question 50

Fill in the blank: Clip-on Mode is optimized for use with a _______.

Answer 50

day optic ## Footnote This mode enhances day optics by providing additional thermal capabilities.

Question 51

What features are included in Sight Mode of the CV25?

Answer 51

Reticles, zeroing, and zoom ## Footnote These features allow for greater flexibility and adaptability in thermal sighting.

Question 52

What action starts/stops recording a video?

Answer 52

A long press of the down button ## Footnote This action is specific to video recording functions.

Question 53

What action records a still image of the Sight Display?

Answer 53

A long press will record a still image ## Footnote This action is specific to photo capturing functions.

Question 54

What is the "A" mean?

Answer 54

Automatic NUC mode