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Diplomacy is the ability to tell a person to go to hell in such a way that he actually looks forward to the trip.
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[Last Edit: Mike_Anthony]
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Hopefully someone can help me ID this tube from a PVS-7 that I purchased last month. I was told it is a gen 3, but it has no markings to indicate which gen it is. The outside covering is transparent. I have poor hearing as well as tinnitus, so I cannot hear if it whines to determine if it is autogated or not (I cannot hear this any of my PVS-14s either, units which are definitely autogated). The display has the appearance of the tube being P-43. It performs very well and has no blems or black dots in any zones. Thanks for any help you can provide.
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b1ehylkBUq816HZ3HsG_OXmtw2k1CZaJ/view?usp=drivesdk
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Originally Posted By arr199: I'm trying to source a replacement for this, it's dead. It's from a PVS-11, I think it's the same size as an mx-9916, but no leads anywhere, just contacts on the side. I may try sleeving a 10160 per a suggestion in another thread, but if anyone could tell me any more about this unit I'd greatly appreciate it!! https://i.imgur.com/cjwI9aP.jpg https://i.imgur.com/RjGCN70.jpg https://i.imgur.com/uJYF7I6.jpg View Quote The PVS-11 was a gen II MX9916 and the PVS-11A was a gen III fat ANVIS tube, yours looks like a gen III because of the contacts, post a pic of the input window of the tube, it should look just like a PVS-14 tube. If it is a gen II MX9916, there is a chance an MX10160 wont work because of the focal plane distance of the objective lens(PVS-5C type lens) |
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Originally Posted By arr199: Thank you! Here's a few more shots of the input and output: https://i.imgur.com/q4BoqN9.jpg https://i.imgur.com/kfrhBTw.jpg View Quote That is a Gen II tube, the photocathode looks good, it may just have a bad power supply. Have you tried applying 3V to the contacts? If it`s dead, @dts-blackout25 might be able to help you, He`s done a lot of work on MX9916 tubes. |
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Looking to ID this tube. Got it off Ebay yesterday. Had a corroded battery housing. Cleaned it up and works perfect.
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Dino1130, tried to shoot you a pm but your box was full. Got a question for you.
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Blessed be God,my rock who trains my hands for battle,my fingers for war. PSALM 144:1
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What the constituents want doesn't matter anymore
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[Last Edit: wjoutlaw]
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Need a little help with the following two tubes. Narrowed it down to the first being an Omni 7. Just a question of autogating. Posts on page 10 point to it being NOT autogated.
Attached File This one possibly an Omni 4-5? Do not really think this is autogated. Attached File |
"When you buy a jar of peanut butter do you look at the born on date? No. You buy it, stick your dick in it and go to town" aBADidea
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[Last Edit: Advance]
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@Dino1130
PVS-14 Manual gain Autogated No blems Bright, clear, good contrast No markings on tube Here is the pigtail: Attached File Electronics: Attached File Objective markings: Attached File Attached File Intensifier tube housing: Attached File Attached File Attached File Any info would be greatly appreciated! |
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[Last Edit: Advance]
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Originally Posted By tlandoe07: That’s a mil spec L3 Omni VIII mx11769. Those are very high Performance tubes, probably 1800+ FOM. It’s got the label removed for pretty obvious reasons, I won’t ask where it came from. I see the o ring gasket is missing from the battery housing, which is another tell as to its origin View Quote @tlandoe07 Thanks! Can you clue me in as to how you arrived at the conclusion that this is an OMNI VIII? I picked it up on EE for $1800. Seller stated he was 2nd owner and that he didn’t know any specifics about the tube (as he had never opened it up). Before I took it apart, it had a peppering of about 12-15 tiny specs that were only barely visible against a while wall. Upon re-assembly, most of the specs are gone but now I introduced a “spot” at about 12:30. I need to take it apart again and reassemble in a clean room, using compressed air to blow out any remaining particles. Attached File Attached File Attached File Also, anyone know where I can get an o-ring? |
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[Last Edit: tlandoe07]
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Originally Posted By PFran42: @tlandoe07 Thanks! Can you clue me in as to how you arrived at the conclusion that this is an OMNI VIII? I picked it up on EE for $1800. Seller stated he was 2nd owner and that he didn’t know any specifics about the tube (as he had never opened it up). Before I took it apart, it had a peppering of about 12-15 tiny specs that were only barely visible against a while wall. Upon re-assembly, most of the specs are gone but now I introduced a “spot” at about 12:30. I need to take it apart again and reassemble in a clean room, using compressed air to blow out any remaining particles. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/309598/EC6D6E5B-4285-4C37-9F9F-6212FBA885D2_jpe-1390348.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/309598/EA613447-5348-4CC1-B80C-6880A4369FC8_jpe-1390351.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/309598/CCDDDE24-BE71-442C-B0DD-D57E6D5F2EED_jpe-1390359.JPG Also, anyone know where I can get an o-ring? View Quote The design of the tube cap and the pigtail are what make me say Omni VIII. That’s a removable pigtail you can actually pop it out and run it without the pigtail if you needed to. The newer top cover plates have that notch that allows for this. Previous L3 tubes still had snap-in pigtails but they had a cover plate that sealed the entire top of the power supply, including the pigtail. As for the specks, you probably accidentally introduced debris when you opened it up |
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Originally Posted By Cryer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b1ehylkBUq816HZ3HsG_OXmtw2k1CZaJ/view?usp=drivesdk Anyone have any idea on this one View Quote omni 7 64 line snr 28 2200 light amp 50,000 to 80,000 made in march 2009 |
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Originally Posted By wjoutlaw: Need a little help with the following two tubes. Narrowed it down to the first being an Omni 7. Just a question of autogating. Posts on page 10 point to it being NOT autogated. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/284782/20200406_180236_jpg-1354744.JPG This one possibly an Omni 4-5? Do not really think this is autogated. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/284782/20200406_173619_jpg-1354748.JPG View Quote First is omni 6 by contract number but very close in date to omni 7 start, might be autogated have to test second is omni 4 by contract number |
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[Last Edit: StaccatoC2]
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Originally Posted By tlandoe07: That’s a mil spec L3 Omni VIII mx11769. Those are very high Performance tubes, probably 1800+ FOM. It’s got the label removed for pretty obvious reasons, I won’t ask where it came from. I see the o ring gasket is missing from the battery housing, which is another tell as to its origin View Quote @PFran42 @tlandoe07 Yes it is a very late tube, could still be omni 7. The pigtail is dated 15 week of 2009 Yes missing label is a bad sign. also look at the first page of the thread, his notes second to last one in red AEO l3 module l3 pigtail https://www.ar15.com/forums/armory/How-to-tell-what-type-of-tube-you-have/18-426658/?page=1 |
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Originally Posted By IAm4: First is omni 6 by contract number but very close in date to omni 7 start, might be autogated have to test second is omni 4 by contract number View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By IAm4: Originally Posted By wjoutlaw: Need a little help with the following two tubes. Narrowed it down to the first being an Omni 7. Just a question of autogating. Posts on page 10 point to it being NOT autogated. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/284782/20200406_180236_jpg-1354744.JPG This one possibly an Omni 4-5? Do not really think this is autogated. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/284782/20200406_173619_jpg-1354748.JPG First is omni 6 by contract number but very close in date to omni 7 start, might be autogated have to test second is omni 4 by contract number Thanks, I did some more cross referencing and that's what I got too. Both are autogated. I can't hear any tube whine since my tinnitus is so bad, but had the wife verify the tubes were in fact whining. FYI I created an excel spreadsheet of the various tubes from the available data from CJHawks website and the one here. If anyone wants a copy just send me an IM with your email. |
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Here’s an interesting one.
Appears to be Omni VI or VII contract tube but I do not recognize that contract ID. Closest I’ve found is marine corps. Attached File |
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[Last Edit: StaccatoC2]
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Originally Posted By tlandoe07: Here’s an interesting one. Appears to be Omni VI or VII contract tube but I do not recognize that contract ID. Closest I’ve found is marine corps. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/460535/49ADF118-E1AC-4C8A-B32A-9EA8492F95CA_jpe-1393784.JPG View Quote the nsn was assigned jan 29 2003, so that does put it in omni 6. from the link below the army "built" these tubes as well, under another part number. as you know the tube was made in 09 https://www.parttarget.com/5855-01-504-4590_5855015044590_A3297310.html/-D33D824A-671C-4A4D-B60D-1EE7A791C535 ITT tube here is the line from the omni chart AN/PVS-14MX11769MX-11769 High Perf Image Intensifier5855015044590A3297310, A3297320MIL-PRF-A3297320(CR) I think I found the same USMC reference you did, has a contract date of 9-18-2007, which is a omni 7 date. But it is a clip on, not a pvs14 contract with insight. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MoEedhF_566xkasHXxT1T2YCxcDsgxU4SOhCiRluHRw/edit#gid=1456135707 I am wondering if the tube is omni 7 but a weapon grade tube, with a different contractor number for assembly into a clip on. |
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Originally Posted By IAm4: the nsn was assigned jan 29 2003, so that does put it in omni 6. from the link below the army "built" these tubes as well, under another part number. as you know the tube was made in 09 https://www.parttarget.com/5855-01-504-4590_5855015044590_A3297310.html/-D33D824A-671C-4A4D-B60D-1EE7A791C535 ITT tube here is the line from the omni chart AN/PVS-14MX11769MX-11769 High Perf Image Intensifier5855015044590A3297310, A3297320MIL-PRF-A3297320(CR) I think I found the same USMC reference you did, has a contract date of 9-18-2007, which is a omni 7 date. But it is a clip on, not a pvs14 contract with insight. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1MoEedhF_566xkasHXxT1T2YCxcDsgxU4SOhCiRluHRw/edit#gid=1456135707 I am wondering if the tube is omni 7 but a weapon grade tube, with a different contractor number for assembly into a clip on. View Quote 4590 is a auto gated mx11769, even under the current Omni VIII mil spec that’s the NSN. But the CAD date is the end of 2009. I think it’s most likely an omni VII equivalent. You might be onto something with the clip on thing. Tested the tube today, it looks great in the test housing. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Tiantian: Hi Buds. Who can tell me more about this mx11769 tube. There's no more information on him. Im looking for buy it but Thank you by advance https://i.servimg.com/u/f46/12/28/51/51/screen11.jpg View Quote That’s an L3 tube. Not sure what that number is engraved on it. L3 serial numbers are laser engraved, not by hand, and they also follow a pretty well known numbering convention |
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"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a good blaster at your side, kid."
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I have a an/pvs 14 and I am trying to identify what type of image intensifier tube I have whether its a omni 1-7, generation 3, Itt pinnacle or something else. I am under the impression it is a Generation 3 auto gated, manual gain, Omni VII, pinnacle tube from Itt but I am not entirely sure. Any help identifying would be greatly appreciated. The markings on the tube are;
Image intinsifier assembly MX11769/UV ID NO. 80063-A3297320 NSN 5855-01-504-4590 CONTR. NO. V WARRANTY EXP. JAN10 CAD 0848 MFR 13567 https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMu8uqcn8e02Hjx5CyKVRmM7fiaHc2bHuLsvPB4 |
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Originally Posted By rmw0311: I have a an/pvs 14 and I am trying to identify what type of image intensifier tube I have whether its a omni 1-7, generation 3, Itt pinnacle or something else. I am under the impression it is a Generation 3 auto gated, manual gain, Omni VII, pinnacle tube from Itt but I am not entirely sure. Any help identifying would be greatly appreciated. The markings on the tube are; Image intinsifier assembly MX11769/UV ID NO. 80063-A3297320 NSN 5855-01-504-4590 CONTR. NO. V WARRANTY EXP. JAN10 CAD 0848 MFR 13567 https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMu8uqcn8e02Hjx5CyKVRmM7fiaHc2bHuLsvPB4 View Quote pic is not working, try imgur |
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Originally Posted By rmw0311: I have a an/pvs 14 and I am trying to identify what type of image intensifier tube I have whether its a omni 1-7, generation 3, Itt pinnacle or something else. I am under the impression it is a Generation 3 auto gated, manual gain, Omni VII, pinnacle tube from Itt but I am not entirely sure. Any help identifying would be greatly appreciated. The markings on the tube are; Image intinsifier assembly MX11769/UV ID NO. 80063-A3297320 NSN 5855-01-504-4590 CONTR. NO. V WARRANTY EXP. JAN10 CAD 0848 MFR 13567 https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipMu8uqcn8e02Hjx5CyKVRmM7fiaHc2bHuLsvPB4 View Quote ITT OMNI VII |
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[Last Edit: Winniethepooh]
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I need help determining the rough OMNI generation of an MX10130 style tube I have. It has a military contract style label on the ocular end. But, it only has limited information printed as follows:
Image Intensifier Assembly F9810SEIN MFR 13567 Serial NO. 1882777 I've never seen a "SEIN" designation on a tube and have no idea what that means. Maybe I have to contact Exelis directly to check their records? |
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Originally Posted By Winniethepooh: Anything on this one? I think it may an Omni VI https://i.imgur.com/Z9Xbfet.jpg View Quote K&M it older itt. born on date of 04 puts it in omni 7 range. |
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[Last Edit: StaccatoC2]
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Originally Posted By Dtechguy: I need help determining the rough OMNI generation of an MX10130 style tube I have. It has a military contract style label on the ocular end. But, it only has limited information printed as follows: Image Intensifier Assembly F9810SEIN MFR 13567 Serial NO. 1882777 I've never seen a "SEIN" designation on a tube and have no idea what that means. Maybe I have to contact Exelis directly to check their records? View Quote post a pic of the tube. what is the cad number should be 4 digits |
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[Last Edit: StaccatoC2]
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Originally Posted By Dtechguy: The information posted is literally all that is marked on the tube. No other codes or identifiers of any sort: https://i.imgur.com/kjpnFGc.jpg View Quote That is a commercial tube. its strange no Dates of any kind. Also normally the 9810 is followed by a letter a-e. ie 9810c EDIT its f9810SELN not SEIN. edit this is the only thing I can find on the internet. Its in russian so use translate, and they say omni6. but who know if that accurate. I will keep looking https://guns.allzip.org/topic/256/1062646.html |
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[Last Edit: AKoch31]
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Hi guys i need help !!
A friend have a photonis tube xx3065 but I don't found any information about it. I just found they go from 3040 to 3055. 30 = 4g intens series 5= not autogated Certainly a 4G tube but wich one ? Mils specs? 2300+ series?? Thank you |
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[Last Edit: wjoutlaw]
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Looking to get some info on these tubes. Could be Harder but not so sure.
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"When you buy a jar of peanut butter do you look at the born on date? No. You buy it, stick your dick in it and go to town" aBADidea
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Originally Posted By wjoutlaw: Looking to get some info on these tubes. Could be Harder but not so sure. View Quote Seen those before being sold as Photonis tubes. The output fiber coupler looks very much like Photonis. Have no evidence yet to doubt that. Ones I've seen were very nice Gen 2 tubes. |
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Originally Posted By txdx: Seen those before being sold as Photonis tubes. The output fiber coupler looks very much like Photonis. Have no evidence yet to doubt that. Ones I've seen were very nice Gen 2 tubes. View Quote View All Quotes View All Quotes Originally Posted By txdx: Originally Posted By wjoutlaw: Looking to get some info on these tubes. Could be Harder but not so sure. Seen those before being sold as Photonis tubes. The output fiber coupler looks very much like Photonis. Have no evidence yet to doubt that. Ones I've seen were very nice Gen 2 tubes. They were sold to me as Photonis. The more photos I see of Photonis tubes, the less sure I am that these are but I could be wrong. |
"When you buy a jar of peanut butter do you look at the born on date? No. You buy it, stick your dick in it and go to town" aBADidea
Adapt, improvise and overcome....or fucking die trying. |
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Originally Posted By wjoutlaw: They were sold to me as Photonis. The more photos I see of Photonis tubes, the less sure I am that these are but I could be wrong. View Quote Photonis makes a lot of tubes and has done so over many years. Ones I had worked with no issues and I was satisfied regardless of the origin. Allegedly Photonis sold Russia an entire Gen 2 tube production line. Have not seen any up close pics of Harder Digital tubes so can't say. |
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Originally Posted By txdx: Photonis makes a lot of tubes and has done so over many years. Ones I had worked with no issues and I was satisfied regardless of the origin. Allegedly Photonis sold Russia an entire Gen 2 tube production line. Have not seen any up close pics of Harder Digital tubes so can't say. View Quote That's good to know. I'm satisfied with these tubes and they are damn good, regardless of manufacturer. |
"When you buy a jar of peanut butter do you look at the born on date? No. You buy it, stick your dick in it and go to town" aBADidea
Adapt, improvise and overcome....or fucking die trying. |
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Originally Posted By wjoutlaw: That's good to know. I'm satisfied with these tubes and they are damn good, regardless of manufacturer. View Quote Could try asking NGI. The tube in their Gen 2 PVS-14 is physically identical with the exception of having a pigtail. Same SN format and I think it was also in the ~4000 range. |
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[Last Edit: arr199]
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Here's an odd one, it's a Litton PVS-7D, tube is Litton Electro-Optical Systems MX-10130D which would have to be early, so I'm guessing Omni IV or V, but I can't find any info on Litton PVS-7s other than A or C models. Can anyone confirm Omni / gating, or have any more info on Litton making -7Ds?
https://imgur.com/wSOCr7f https://imgur.com/iSraPVH Thanks! |
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[Last Edit: heuerautavia]
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I just ordered a set of PVS-7 and they haven't arrived yet.
Tube is supposed to be: 80063-A3297290 Cage: 55311 MX10130D/UV NSN: 5855-01-504-4589 Contr No: W9124Q-05-D-0823 CAD: 09/32 I've read conflicting info. Some sat Omni 4/5 Others say Omni 7 Some say no autogate Others say autogate. Thanks |
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[Last Edit: wwglen]
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Just got it in.
Sold as not autogated, but it definitely is. Short whine when startup then quiet as described for L3 tubes online. One battery with spacer causes clicking noise. Don't see strobing (or anything) in the viewfinder. Slight visible strobing when looking out my window into brighter areas at night. Definitely NOT Omni level 4-5 as shown on the tube list. |
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