Jerry Series - CE5
As a Clip-On Thermal Imager, the CE5 attaches directly to any user's existing night vision device and projects a thermal image onto the objective lens which is then projected naturally through the host night vision device, allowing the user to have "the best of both worlds". The JerryC is compatible with any night vision device that uses PVS-14-style objective lenses via a ring clamp. The JerryC then slides onto a proprietary rail integral to the ring clamp.
The CE5 features a 640 x 512/12µm sensor and 30.5 degrees overlay, allowing the user to detect targets up to almost 1,000. The CE5 is best suited for those seeking a sophisticated thermal overlay solution for their existing night vision system and is seeking increased overlay area over the CE2.
Functionally the CE5 is identical to the C5, the critical difference is that the C5 has on-board power AND an outboard battery port (although it does not come with a battery pack), while the CE5 runs of outboard power only.
With a standard quick disconnect, the CE5 interfaces to any night vision devices that also accepts PVS-14 optics, such as DTNVS, Katana, RNVG, Sentinel, PVS-7, etc.
A common complaint of clip-on thermal imagers is the additional weight it adds to host systems and the limited battery life. The Jerry CE5 solves both of these problems by eliminating the onboard battery compartment, moving the power source to a larger external battery pack (that takes is included and takes 2x 18650 rechargeable batterie), reducing frontal helmet weight and offering over 8 hours of continuous battery life.
The Jerry CE5 enhances the functionality of currently fielded NVD's by adding a thermal overlay to the traditional image intensified night vision scene without modifying existing hardware. This addition of thermal imaging capability provides to two major benefits: Thermal detection capabilities while using NVD's and increased situational awareness in extreme low light, no light, or foliated conditions where night vision devices are limited.