Pulsar AXION XG30 COMPACT Hand Held Thermal Monocular - 30mm <40mK 640x480px 12um
The Pulsar Axion XG30 Compact is a proper pocket-sized powerhouse—640×480 resolution on a 12µm sensor with high sensitivity (<40mK NETD), giving you a sharp, detailed thermal image without the bulk of bigger units. It’s got a fast 50Hz refresh and a 30mm lens that lets you detect heat signatures out to around 1300–1400m, so it’s more capable than its size suggests. Lightweight, rugged, and easy to carry all night, it’s built for quick scanning and reliable spotting when you just want something simple that works.
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The Pulsar Axion XG30 Compact is a pocket-sized powerhouse in thermal imaging. Designed with a highly sensitive European-made Lynred 640×480, 12µm, <40 NETD thermal sensor and a precision 30mm f1.2 germanium objective lens, this monocular delivers exceptional detail, detecting even the smallest heat sources up to 1300 metres away. Despite its compact size and 310g weight, it offers huge performance , combining wide field of view, extended battery life, robust protection, and advanced digital features like video recording, Wi-Fi streaming, and multiple colour palettes.
Whether scanning wide landscapes or tracking elusive wildlife in complete darkness, the Axion XG30 provides outstanding thermal performance in a tough, weatherproof body designed for any conditions.
- Thermal Sensor 640×480, 12µm
- NETD <40 mK
- sNETD <25 mK
- Objective Lens 30mm f1.2
- Frame Rate 50 Hz
- Magnification 2.0–16.0x
- Field of View 14.6°
- Eye Relief 14 mm
- Detection Range 1300 m
- Rangefinder Stadiametric
- Battery Pulsar APS3 rechargeable & replaceable battery
- Battery Life Up to 7 hours
- Audio/Video Built-in video recorder (with audio) & still image capture
- Internal Memory 64GB
- Video Format MP4
- Video Resolution 960×900
- Image Format JPG
- Image Resolution 960×600
- Wi-Fi Yes
- Stream Vision 2 Yes
- Body Material Magnesium alloy
- Level of Protection IPX7
- Operating Temperature -25 to +40°C
- Dimensions 144 × 41 × 69 mm
- Weight 310g
- High-Performance Thermal Sensor – 640×480, 12µm Lynred sensor with <40 NETD sensitivity (and <25 sNETD) delivers sharp, high-contrast images, even in tough conditions.
- Powerful Objective Lens – 30mm f1.2 germanium lens enhances target recognition, revealing fine anatomical details.
- Impressive Detection Range – Detects heat sources at distances up to 1300 metres for reliable performance in open fields, woodland, and rugged terrain.
- Wide Field of View – 14.6° field of view (25.6m @ 100m) makes scanning and tracking fast and efficient.
- Extended Operation – Up to 7 hours of battery life from the APS3 rechargeable battery, which is easily replaceable for longer use in the field.
- Durable, All-Weather Design – Magnesium alloy body with IPX7 waterproof rating resists rain, snow, immersion, dust, and knocks.
- Colour Palettes for Every Task – Eight modes including White Hot, Black Hot, Red Hot, Rainbow, Ultramarine, Sepia, Red Monochrome, and Violet.
- Built-In Recording & Connectivity – Capture images and videos with sound on 64GB internal memory; Wi-Fi and Stream Vision 2 allow wireless control, media sharing, and firmware updates.
- Ergonomic & Secure Grip – Rubberised strip on the underside ensures a secure hold in all conditions, while compact design makes it pocket-friendly.
- Axion Compact XG30 thermal imaging monocular
- APS3 rechargeable battery
- Power adaptor
- USB Type-C cable with USB Type-A adaptor
- Carrying case
- Hand strap
- Quick user manual
- Lens cloth
- Warranty sheet
1. What resolution does it use?
It uses a 640×480 thermal sensor with a 12µm pixel pitch for higher image detail compared to older 17µm systems.
2. How sensitive is it in bad conditions?
It has a NETD of under 40mK (with enhanced system sensitivity around <25mK), helping it pick up small temperature differences in rain, fog, and low contrast scenes.
3. What is the detection range?
It can detect heat sources at roughly 1300–1400 metres depending on conditions and target size.
4. What magnification does it offer?
It provides 2–16x magnification with smooth digital zoom for closer inspection.
5. Is it really “compact”?
Yes—at around 300g and pocket-sized dimensions, it’s designed for easy all-night carry without fatigue.
6. How long does the battery last?
Up to around 7 hours using a removable APS3 battery depending on temperature and usage.
7. Does it record video and images?
Yes, it has built-in recording with internal memory and supports photo and video capture.
8. Is it weatherproof?
Yes, it’s IPX7 rated, meaning it can handle heavy rain and harsh outdoor environments.
9. What’s the main advantage of 12µm sensors?
They pack more pixels into the same space, generally giving better image detail and smoother target definition than older 17µm sensors.
10. Who is this model best suited for?
It’s ideal for users who want high-resolution thermal performance in a lightweight, grab-and-go monocular without stepping up to heavier premium units.
- Pulsar 3 year warranty
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