MH-1/T Elbit Green Phosphor Gated Omni 7

We can tell that you are the type of customer who researches what is the best product available for your need.  We know this because you are here, looking at the MH-1/T.

The MH-1 is a dual tube goggle featuring manual gain control and flip-up-off capability.  It is constructed from a combination of magnesium, steel, and titanium parts.  We acquire the housing, replace the steel hardware with titanium, and build the unit with Carson optics and your choice of night vision intensifier tube.  

But before we talk about optics and tubes, let’s talk about the MH-1/T housing.

The MH-1/T is the latest and certainly best goggle offering from Low Light Innovations. Engineered with aerospace-grade magnesium, steel, and titanium alloys, the MH-1/T achieves an optimal balance between durability and lightweight design, weighing just 15.3 ounces in its most compact configuration.

Note:  In MH-1/T systems from Adams Industries, Inc. the steel components are replaced with titanium as we have identified them as a corrosion risk.

A defining characteristic of the MH-1.T is its modular architecture. This design allows for rapid power supply changes, accommodating various battery types including CR123A and AA. Furthermore, the Modular Bridge System (MBS) enables the device to be separated into two independent monocular units.

One of the MH-1's notable features is its ability to accommodate both tubes with automatic brightness control (mx10160 format) and manual gain control (mx11769 format), which can be implemented via a plug-and-play installation method. This approach preserves your intensifier tube's warranty by eliminating the need to cut and solder any wiring.

The MH-1.T is available in black, Flat Dark Earth (FDE), ranger green, and gray.  Each MH-1/T ships with the goggle, batteries, manual, and hard case.  The MH-1.T comes with a 5 year warranty against system failure during normal use.

The MH-1/T represents a significant step forward in night vision technology.  It offers you a combination of advanced features, modularity, and robust construction to meet your demands in various environments.

Now let’s have a word regarding optics.

The MH-1/T will accept many makes of PVS-14 format optics and we will happily provide you with any of them as long as they are mil-spec from Carson.  Why only Carson?  Simply put, Carson is the closest you will come to optical perfection without spending orders of magnitude more money.  It has been our experience that customers are almost always disappointed in all of the low weight optical options because you don’t really notice an extra ounce, but you will notice an optical distortion every second that you’re wearing the goggles.

Finally,  the Omni 7 Image Intensifier Specs?.

These were the contract min/max specs at the time of the Omni 7 Contract:

• Resolution Ip/mm (min) 64
• Signal to Noise Ratio - S/N (min) 28
• Photocathode Sensitivity in uA/lm@2856K (min) 2,200
• Sensitivity in uA/lm@880nm (min) 120
• Gain fL/fc (range) 50,000-80,000
• MTF@2.5lp/mm (min) 0.92
• MTF@7.5lp/mm (min) 0.8
• MTF@15/p/mm (min) 0.61
• MTF@25lp/mm (min) 0.38
• Halo in mm (max) 0.70
• Phosphor Type P-43
• EBI x10^-11 (max) 3

*These are the contract minimum specs at the time of the Omni 7 Contract. These are the minimums & maximums from the contract and reside in the public domain.

Comparing the Omni 7 to other Tube Options:

Let's tackle where the Omni 7 stands compared to other options. The two specifications most often compared are the Figure of Merit (FOM), and the Resolution. FOM was not a requirement in the Omni 7 specs. However, we can calculate it by multiplying the Resolution by the Signal to Noise Ratio. For the Omni 7, this is 64 lp/mm x 28 = 1792. Let's compare with the alternatives out there:

Omni 7 (min) 1792

• Omni 8 (min) 1625
• Elbit XLSH (min) 1344
• Elbit SLH (min) 1536
• Elbit YH (min) 1600
• Elbit VH (min) 1792
• L3 18UM (min) 1542
• L3 20UM/UA (min) 1792
• L3 22UM/UA (min) 1920
• L3 24UA (min) 2160

Granted, very few tubes will ever actually test at the minimum spec, but allowing this as a starting point makes you realize that the Omni 7 starts the race ahead of tubes that sell for much more money. Not that there are not reasons to seriously investigate these other options; just that the Omni 7 should usually be considered a valid competitor.

And finally, why MH-1/T units from Adams Industries, Inc. are superior.

Every unit is built in a 100% clean room facility with scrubbed air and assembled in a downdraft cabinet. All original steel components are replaced with titanium (hence the "/T"). The assembly is tested by pulling a 20 inHG vacuum on the goggle for 20 mins, ensuring an airtight seal. After this test, the unit is purged with nitrogen. Finally, the goggle is collimated on a Hoffman ANV-126A Test Set.  Every detail is meticulously addressed.

If we show Out of Stock on this item then please call us at (424) 225-1695 to see what the current lead time is.  They might already be on their way.

FEATURES

• Rotational pod shutoff
• Manual gain control (4-pin plug-in)
• Dual power IR illumination
• IPD stops
• Modular pod design (convertible to monoculars)
• Onboard and external power options (modular)
• Versatile mounting platforms (Dovetail/Ball detent)
• Adjustable pod tension

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Magnification: 1x (unity)
• Focus Range: 9.8" to infinity
• Field of View: 40 degrees
• Interpupillary Adjustment: 51 to 78mm
• Diopter Adjustment: -6 to +2
• Eye Relief: 25mm
• Power Source: Modular
• Operational Time: Approximately 25-90 hours
• Weight: 434g
• Water Resistance: Submersible to 66 ft for 2 hours with appropriate optics and build.
• Compatibility: MX-10160/11769 intensifier tubes, PVS-14 eyepieces and objectives