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FOCUS New in Thermal Imaging and Night Vision truly exciting things coming in 2014 as Night Optics celebrates its 10th birthday." Xenonics Holdings, Inc. www.xenonics.com p XENONICS SUPERVISION NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR wall adaptor, 4GB micro-SD card, and USB and video cables. Manufacturer's suggested retail is $499 with a one-year warranty. Night Optics USA www.nightoptics.com Using state-of-the-art technology in both the construction and testing processes, Night Optics USA, Inc. is an OEM distributor of state-of-the-art night vision equipment and thermal imaging systems for the US Military, local and federal law enforcement agencies, homeland security, and the commercial industry. Night Optics' newest thermal imaging device is the TM-X, a small, lightweight and ergonomically designed 160x120 resolution camera. The TM-X provides image and video capture, real-time object tracking, image and video outputs of 320x240, and 2x digital zoom. It offers three selectable crosshair options and nine selectable color palette options that can be used in conjunction with the Black Hot/White Hot function. The TM-X features full-auto, semi-auto, or manual brightness and contrast control, as well as auto and manual calibration. This ultra-compact device weighs only 16.6 ounces, is weather resistant, and can continually operate for up to two hours. It comes with a two-year warranty and is priced at $2,899.99 (mili- 32 LAW and ORDER I January 2014 tary and law enforcement discounts are available). While the use of thermal imaging devices has become more widespread in policing, Director of Marketing for Night Optics USA Rolando Petit said that both night vision and thermal technologies can be valuable tools for law enforcement professionals. "Thermal imaging is a great tool for detection and surveillance, while night vision is excellent for recognition. For the law enforcement professional, it is ideal to have both at his/her disposal," said Petit. As an example, he points to one of Night Optic's latest "nonthermal" products, the LRM-14 Gen 3 10x Long Range Monocular. Based on the PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular, the LRM-14 features a powerful 250mm 10x objective lens that allows the user to see up to two miles. It is camera and/or iPhone adaptable, giving the user the ability to take high-resolution photos and HD video. Extremely lightweight and rugged, the LRM-14 can be tripod-mounted for added stability. Pricing for the Standard model is $5,499 and $5,849 for the Gated model. Petit stated that Night Optics is currently revamping its entire thermal-imaging product lineup for 2014. "Expect to see new, innovative products as well as evolutions to select products within the existing thermal line. There are some Founded in 1996, Xenonics Holdings, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets portable illumination products and low-light viewing systems used by the military, law enforcement and security markets. Xenonic's patented SuperVision® technology utilizes a sensitive and sophisticated multispectral sensor to capture infrared and low-level visible light and digitally process the information into a sharp, clear HDTV high-resolution display. The SuperVision® High-Definition Night Vision monocular is a compact yet rugged device that compares to militarygrade (Gen III) night vision, delivering greater resolution, better clarity, and longer range and, unlike conventional image-intensifed devices, zoom capability. SuperVision's digital architecture offers a 2x to 8x zoom magnifcation and proprietary DSP technology, and allows law enforcement offcers to more readily detect suspicious activity and persons in low-light situations. Enhanced situational awareness, as well an increased range of identifcation and engagement, provides increased protection for officers who would otherwise be vulnerable. SuperVision features a light-sensitive CCD sensor that allows the user to see every detail in low-light conditions, highlight conditions, and with bright light in low-light scenes without blooming, even full daylight. The SuperVision monocular measures 3.2 inches x 2.0 inches x 6.8 inches, weighs 20 ounces, and is equipped with a lithium-ion battery that provides two hours of runtime. The MSRP ranges from $1,699 to $2,899, depending on options and enhancements, with a one-year warranty from date of purchase. Susan Geoghegan is a freelance writer living in Naples, Fla. She can be reached at skgwriter@ comcast.net. LaO Post your comments on this story by visiting www.lawandordermag.com