8 Tips For Keeping Your Night Vision Device Safe

Night vision tools have always been deemed as an untouchable device for regular people. It appears to be crucial to authorities and military personnel, but nowadays, people invest in night vision devices for various purposes. They might be a hunter, have a profession that calls for it, or might just be needing it due to their interest and hobbies. 

Even though the technology offered by night vision devices is quite easy to operate, it still requires proper care via cleaning, maintenance, and so much more for it to work in the best condition and even keep you out of harm's way. 

Know to Always go to the Instruction Manual:

Even though most of the NVD's being manufactured today are quite easy to operate, this should not mean that an owner never consults the instruction manual. NVD's are delicate objects and should be dealt with carefully. An owner should know of the potential harm caused to the NVD that can make it unusable or possible harm that they can bring on themselves by not studying the instruction manual properly.

The manual can help you know about the chemicals present in NVD's that can be extremely dangerous if breathed in, touched or swallowed. It will also open to you the limitations, risks, recommendations, temperature conditions, and so much more to inform you about the conditions that the NVD's are suitable to use.

Never Take it Apart:

These devices are specially made for particular purposes and are assembled by trained professionals. They happen to be quite complicated, and if you don't happen to be a trained individual, then it's seriously advised that you don't ever take it apart on your own.

It will prove to be a grand mistake if you do so, as it will not only prove to be costly but might also be potentially dangerous to you. If you find that your NVD is not working or a part of it is damaged, contact its manufacturer and ask them to repair it. This will keep you out of harm's way and also ensure that your device is adequately fixed.

Keep Away from High Humidity:

Even though most of the NVD’s manufactured nowadays are water-resistant or waterproof due to the technological advancements, there are still some NVD’s that require protection. Know if your NVD is suitable for outdoor use and can withstand the high-humidity conditions, rain, and fog or not. 

It is essential to know your device well as the aforementioned conditions can seriously damage your NVD if it's not equipped for high-humidity conditions. It can create severe visibility issues and permanent damage to your NVD, making it unusable.

Clean Thoroughly:

This tip will reinforce the instruction manual's importance as it contains all the instructions required to clean your equipment properly. Each night vision device is different. It has a specific model, features, and type, etc. The owner should read the instruction manual properly to clean the equipment thoroughly.

It is strongly advised not to use detergents or abrasives as it can damage the lenses and use soft clean clothes for the cleaning process.

Always Follow Storage Procedure:

If you know that you aren't going to use your NVD for a long time, then be sure to use the standard storage procedure every time. Make sure to turn off your device and take out the batteries. If you store it with the batteries, they may corrode and cause severe damage to either you or the device.

In addition to this, keep your device in a cool, waterless, and protected location. This way, it stays safe and will be in a workable condition when you want to use it again.

Know that it is NOT a Toy:

The technology that NVD provides its consumers with is exceptionally advanced, which is why it should never be considered as a toy. Even though its users find it fun to use, it should never be taken lightly as it contains toxic chemicals, delicate materials, and so much more.

Even though most NVD already come with defense mechanisms to protect themselves, there will always be things they can't recover from. These include falling from heights, receiving kicks, or facing extreme weather conditions. Hence, make sure you avoid all those mentioned earlier, to keep your NVD in the best condition possible.

Avoid Bright Light:

This might be one of the most important tips. Never take off the lens cover in daylights, lamplight, or when any other source of bright light is directly present. The NVD's are designed in a way that their optics work in the least light, and exposing them to extremely bright light can cause severe damage to the fragile components, which can lead to permanent damage to the NVD.

This damage can cost you greatly in terms of repairs or replacements. Make sure to never point your device towards the source of bright light to avoid the aforementioned.

Take Special Care of the Objective Lens:

The objective lens is the most critical component in an NVD. Let's take night vision scopes, for example. The objective lens in night vision scopes is responsible for collecting all the available light and focusing it on increasing the intensity of the image you need to see. It also allows the image to be magnified and is mostly used by hunters.

The objective lens is positioned to be farthest from your eye to perform those mentioned above. The lens is extremely sensitive and fragile and can easily get damaged just by your bare fingertips. So when you do happen to clean the lens, use a soft cloth and read the instruction manual before starting. Once you have read the instruction manual thoroughly, you will know how to deal with and clean the optics carefully.

There are many night vision devices present in the market, and each has different model types and distinct features. If you follow the tips as mentioned earlier thoroughly and follow them whenever you work with NVDs, then you are bound not to find trouble and have your NVD working in the best possible condition for an extended period.