EoTech 552 F Series, AA Batt, NV

EoTech Simulator

The HOLOgraphic Advantage
The holographic patterns have been designed to be instantly visible in any light, instinctive to center regardless of shooting angle, and to remain in view while sweeping the engagement zone. Reticles are designed as large, see-through patterns to achieve lightning quick reticle to target acquisition without covering or obscuring the point of aim.

Heads Up, Full View
The HWS employs a true Heads-Up Display that eliminates blind spots, constricted vision, or the tunnel vision associated with tubed sights. All user controls are flush to the HWS's streamline housing with no protruding knobs, battery compartments or mounting rings blocking vision at the target area. True, 2 eyes open shooting is realized. Instant threat identification is achieved by maximizing the operator's peripheral vision and ultimately gaining greater control of the engagement zone

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The Magic of Holography
In holography, all the information required to reconstruct the reticle image is recorded everywhere in the Heads-Up display window. If the window is obstructed by mud, snow, rain, etc., the HWS remains fully operational , with point of aim/impact being maintained. Even in such extreme cases where the laminated window is shattered, the HWS is fully functional! As long as the operator can see through any portion of the window, the entire reticle pattern is visible on target...the operator can still engage with confidence.

Specifications
30 x 23mm window, HOLOgraphic 100% parallax-free, uses Class II laser (eye safe viewing), 65MOA ring with 1MOA aiming dot, Weight 11 ounces, Waterproof (33 feet), Fogproof, standard AA batteries, military grade site drop tested at 10 feet.

The HWS is designed to withstand Mil-Spec drop tests and still remain fully operational and hold zero. The HWS has been extensively tested in a punishing recoil simulator generating 3,500 G's of acceleration in less than 0.5 milliseconds (the recoil of a .454 Casull revolver) as well as various environmental chambers).

The Heads Up Display is constructed with a 3 layer, shatterproof laminate glass that is 3/16" thick for added durability. Additional protection of the Heads Up Display is provided with a "roll bar" ruggedized hood. The HDS uses state-of-the-art digital electronics design. Twenty brightness levels ensure proper brightness control in either low light or very bright sunlight. An on-board microprocessor provides automatic battery check indicator, up/down brightness scrolling and programmable auto shutdown features. All electronics are fully encapsulated in shock absorbing resin compound.

The Model 552 HOLOgraphic Weapon Sight (HWS) is fully compatible with all generation levels of night vision intensifier tubes. A special night vision (NV) setting allows the operator to immediately drop the brightness intensity of the holographic reticle to eliminate any “halo” affect while viewing through an image intensifier tube. The M552 can be positioned in tandem behind night vision intensifiers without any “bloom” of the target area. Now, operators can combine the proven night vision technological advantage with a superior, close quarters weapon optic to achieve greatly enhanced weapon aiming in complete darkness.

Unlike active IR laser pointer systems, the HWS is a passive system and emits no muzzle side signature. While in the NV mode, the HWS is undetectable against enemy night vision surveillance systems, providing operators with a stealth means for effective nighttime weapon aiming.The M552's unique switch allows the operator to instantly drop the holographic reticle's brightness to the NV mode of operation.The operator has the ability to toggle back and forth between the NV mode and the normal day/night operation within fractions of a second.

The M552 has 10 distinct night vision settings to provide maximum flexibility to the operator. Typically 3 to 4 brightness settings are not enough to support a host of constantly changing conditions including manufacturing variances in the sensitivities of the image intensifier tubes, varying ambient light environments, and varying light gathering sensitivities of the human eye across users. The typical configuration is compatible with both the monocular night vision system and the HWS 552 mounted in tandem on the weapon's receiver (Figure 1). Operators can also witness the holographic reticle with head/helmet mounted monocular night vision image intensifier systems, even on a partial cheeck weld on the weapon's stock. This allows the operators added flexibility and greater versatility when deploying with night vision systems in the ever changing battlefield environments.