Vectronix - Electro-Optics, Rangefinders, Image Intensifiers and Orientation Equipment

Observe and locate – day and night. Vectronix is a global leader in state-of-the-art optronic equipment, systems and sensors for military and civil applications.

Nearly 90 years of Swiss tradition and excellence in optics and precision engineering are reflected in our products – handheld laser rangefinders and night vision devices, tripod-mounted orientation and positioning systems and sensor modules for our OEM partners. Our pride is to offer our customers accurate, reliable, high-quality products with combat-proven low failure rate.

We possess the flexibility to address specific customer requirements, create customised solutions and provide support over the complete product life-cycle. Through our extensive distribution network, we export over 95% of our products worldwide. Headquartered in Heerbrugg, Switzerland, Vectronix is owned by Sagem (Safran group) and maintains two subsidiaries with four branches in the US.

Electro-optics, laser rangefinding and north-finding

Leveraging core competencies in electro-optics, laser rangefinding, and north-finding technologies, Vectronix supports the requirement of the defence and security communities:

• Infantry
• Special forces
• Artillery
• Engineering
• Homeland security
• Law enforcement
• Private security

Our expertise and activities cover the following product segmentations:

• Handheld equipment: rangefinder binoculars, night vision monoculars and goggles, multifunction devices
• Mounted equipment: night vision devices weapon or vehicle mounted
• Orientation systems: systems and orientation modules
• Modules: digital magnetic compass, laser range finder

Multifunction handheld for laser rangefinding, image intensifying and navigation

MOSKITO is the newest multifunction handheld from Vectronix, incorporating a laser rangefinder, image intensifier, digital compass, inclinometer and internal GPS. It combines all essential day and night viewing, measuring and geo-location functions into one compact and user-friendly device. MOSKITO will display horizontal and height differences to target and can also compute relative values between two remote targets such as slope distance.

Rangefinder binoculars and monoculars

VECTOR rangefinder Binoculars are renowned for their brilliant optics. They measure distance, azimuth and elevation to targets up to 25km, and can also display horizontal distance, height difference and azimuth between two remote objects.

The monocular PLRF can measure distances from 5m to 2,500 m to an accuracy within 2m and provides ×6 magnification. It is designed to meet tough environmental specifications (MIL_STD_810F), and can be waterproofed to withstand immersion in up to 10m of water, instead of the standard 1m immersion.

Image intensifying night vision goggles

With a 16mm image intensifier, TARSIUS16 is the smallest and lightest monocular night vision goggle available on the market. The revolutionary lightweight design reduces neck and back strain and so improves mission performance. The tube features automatic ambient light adjustment with manual override for optimum detail recognition. Flexibility to use three types of commercial battery and low power consumption gives 55 hours operation. Reliable and rugged, TARSIUS16 can be configured for operational requirements. Without cumbersome tools or adaptors, TARSIUS16 can quickly move between handheld use, system, face mask and helmet mounting, either in single or dual configuration. Vectronix’ image intensifier products include night vision goggles, binoculars, pocketscopes and periscopes.

Weapon-mounted image intensifier

NiteSpot50 clip-on night sight is a compact and robust image intensifier with a low profile which adds night vision capability to sighting and observation systems. Quickly fitted and removed in front of the day sight objective, NiteSpot50 does not affect optical alignment and therefore no adjustment or fresh boresighting is required between day and night use. With a Picatinny rail adapter, NiteSpot50 can be attached to most weapons. Image intensification can be turned on/off or adjusted by means of a simple control wheel or by remote control.