The Pulsar Axion XM30S Thermal Monocular is new for 2020. Pulsar’s blog informs us that starting November 2019, the Axion XM30 and Axion XM38 Thermal Imaging Monoculars are discontinued. The replacement for these two units is the Axion XM30S, a compact Thermal Imaging Monocular which will enter the market in January 2020. The newly released Axion Key XM22 is now on dealer’s shelves and we hope to review in soon.
UPDATE February, 2020 – Firmware 4.0: New observation mode and image quality improvements for XM series Axion and Thermion. Download the new firmware through Stream Vision, or for Axion Key models, directly from the Pulsar Website. Scroll down to read about the new features.
The new Axion XM30S will be produced with a new Sony AMOLED display screen and upgraded thermal sensor and the base power magnification will be 4.5x.
The Axion series is an ultra-compact, lightweight, handheld thermal imaging monocular. It has a detection range of up to 1700m and a native magnifications range from 2X on the Key XM22 to 4.5X on the XM30S with optimal 4x digital zoom.
The Axion has many new and important features, first and foremost is its sensor. The Axion Thermal Imaging Monocular uses a new 320×240 thermal sensor with a 12µm pixel pitch, which also helps to reduce overall unit size.
This sensor with 12µm pixel pitch will result in images having smoother edges, more detailed thermal mapping and offer a greater ability to recognize and identify objects over an equivalent sized sensor with a 17µm pixel pitch.
The Axion is perfectly suited to outdoor conditions, with a robust magnesium body shell, an IPX7 protection rating (fully waterproof), 960×720 LCOS (Key model) and 1024×768 AMOLED (Non-Key model) HD micro-displays and can perform in both hot & freezing temperatures.
The Axion comes equipped with its own internal static rangefinder, which helps aid observers in estimating target distances with the height of known objects. Additionally, Axion units have up to eight color palettes to help enhance observation in varying conditions.
Picture-in-Picture (PiP) mode, upon activation, displays a second image with magnification in the top part of the Axion’s display screen. This small image helps to zoom in on a target while retaining the rest of the field of view, maximizing situational awareness.
In addition to this, Non-Key models feature an on-board photo & video recorder, which can save footage directly to the devices 16GB internal memory, allowing users to capture their experiences easily. built-in WiFi module means owners will be able to make use of Pulsar’s Free Stream Vision App.
The Axion has an instant start-up and an instant ‘display-off’ mode, which helps to save energy and prolong the operation time of the unit and its dedicated B-Pack Mini Power System. The APS Battery Pack system offers an ultra-lightweight, quick-change power option that provides up to 4 hours of operating time to Axion units. APS Battery Packs can be charged by USB through its intended unit or an APS Battery Charger (PLEASE NOTE: The APS Battery Charger is sold separately for the Axion Key model only).
Pulsar Axion XM30S Features
- Magnification: 4.5x to 18.0x (4x Digital Zoom)
- Horizontal Field of View: 7.3°x5.5° – about 40′ and 100 yards
- Detection Range: 1200m
- Thermal Sensor: 320×240 12µm
- Operating Temperatures: -25°C to +40°C
In brief the Axion Series Features:
- Long detection range
- Exceptional image quality via a 320×240 12µm thermal sensor
- Built-In Video recorder & still image capture
- Built-in Wi-Fi module (Non-Key model only)
- Stream Vision Compatible (Non-Key model only)
- Up to four hours of battery power
- Utilises a new quick-change battery (APS 3)
- Stadiametric rangefinder
- 16GB of internal memory
- AMOLED 1024×768 display for the non-key model
- LCOS 960×720 display for the key model
- Ultra-Compact size
- Robust & lightweight magnesium alloy bodyshell
- Multiple colour palettes
- Picture-in-Picture mode
- Includes ¼” Tripod Mount
Axion XM30S – Buy at Outdoor Legacy Gear
To purchase a new Pulsar Axion Thermal Monocular, visit Outdoor Legacy website or call Jason Robertson at (877)350-1818. Jason will take the time to help you decide what thermal scanner or other night vision optic you need for your hunting needs.
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