{"product_id":"polymer-bnvd-1431-pvs-31-style-articulating-bridge","title":"Polymer BNVD-1431 \/ PVS-31-Style Articulating Bridge Unit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kaelor-product-copy\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lightweight aftermarket centre bridge for compatible articulating binocular night-vision builds. It provides central power and control, independent left and right pod articulation, selectable automatic shutoff functions and built-in infrared illumination for compatible pod assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 4-pin Fischer port provides an external power connection for compatible battery packs. When a compatible external pack is connected, the bridge can operate solely from that pack, so no CR123A battery needs to be installed in the internal battery compartment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBridge assembly only.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is not a complete binocular housing or a complete night-vision device. Pods, image intensifier tubes, objective lenses, eyepieces and a helmet mount are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned around compatible BNVD-1431, BNVD-1431 Mk.II and PVS-31-style articulating pod architecture.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndependent left and right pod articulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelectable individual pod shutoff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelectable past-vertical automatic system shutoff.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowered locally by one CR123A battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4-pin Fischer external power port for compatible battery packs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal-only operation is supported without a CR123A installed in the internal battery compartment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed regulated 2.8V supply for two-contact MX-10160-format tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt-in infrared illuminator.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer-specified IP67 protection for the bridge assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight polymer construction.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAutomatic shutoff functions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual pod shutoff:\u003c\/strong\u003e when either pod is articulated outward, that pod switches off while the opposite pod can remain operational. This function can be enabled or disabled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePast-vertical shutoff:\u003c\/strong\u003e when the complete binocular assembly is flipped upward beyond the vertical position on a helmet mount, the system switches off automatically. This function can also be enabled or disabled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bridge does not include a two-minute idle shutoff function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible BNVD-1431 pod interfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible BNVD-1431 Mk.II pod interfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible PVS-31-style pod interfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompatibility can depend on pod revision, internal wiring and connector configuration. Customers should confirm their exact components before ordering. The description does not claim universal compatibility with every original PVS-31 configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional conversion application\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo compatible Yaksa monocular housings may be reused as left and right pod assemblies, allowing suitable Yaksa housings, optics and MX-10160 tubes to form an articulating binocular configuration. This is a secondary compatibility benefit and remains dependent on housing revision and connector configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTube and gain compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntended for two-contact MX-10160-format image intensifier tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFixed regulated tube supply voltage: 2.8V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo manual gain control.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNot designed as a standard MX-11769 manual-gain wiring solution.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomatic brightness control, where available, is provided by a compatible intensifier tube and is not bridge-based manual gain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne polymer articulating bridge assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInstalled CR123A battery cap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is not included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft and right pod housings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImage intensifier tubes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eObjective lenses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEyepieces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelmet mount.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCR123A battery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal Fischer battery pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAny complete night-vision device.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstallation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly requires compatible pod housings, two-contact MX-10160 tubes and suitable optics. Professional assembly, electrical testing, sealing, collimation and optical alignment are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe IP67 rating applies to the bridge assembly as specified by the manufacturer. It does not guarantee the ingress protection of a customer-assembled system. Final protection depends on correct installation, seals and compatible pod components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAftermarket articulating binocular centre bridge assembly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLightweight polymer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrimary compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible BNVD-1431, BNVD-1431 Mk.II and PVS-31-style pod interfaces; revision dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional compatibility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo compatible Yaksa monocular housings used as left and right pod assemblies; revision dependent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne CR123A battery for local power; not required when powered solely by a compatible external battery pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExternal power port\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-pin Fischer port for compatible external battery packs; supports external-only operation with no internal CR123A fitted; battery pack not included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube supply voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFixed regulated 2.8V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTube format\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTwo-contact MX-10160 format\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManual gain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual pod articulation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndependent left and right articulation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual pod shutoff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectable; each pod switches off when articulated outward\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePast-vertical shutoff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSelectable; the system switches off when the complete assembly is flipped past vertical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTwo-minute idle shutoff\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNot provided\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfrared illuminator\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuilt in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngress protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIP67-rated bridge assembly; final assembled-system protection depends on installation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne bridge assembly with installed battery cap\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExcluded components\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePods, tubes, objective lenses, eyepieces, helmet mount, CR123A battery and external Fischer battery pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAftermarket product disclaimer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an aftermarket product and is not manufactured, approved, endorsed or certified by L3Harris, Argus, ACTinBlack or any other third-party manufacturer named for compatibility reference. Brand and model names are used only to describe intended compatibility. Compatibility can vary between revisions, and professional installation is recommended. Product appearance and minor manufacturing details may vary between production batches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Aftermarket","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52046777221408,"sku":null,"price":259.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1003\/7572\/4320\/files\/polymer-bnvd-1431-articulating-bridge-front.jpg?v=1785273249","url":"https:\/\/kaelorworks.co.uk\/products\/polymer-bnvd-1431-pvs-31-style-articulating-bridge","provider":"Kaelorworks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}