KB DT-M Green Phosphor

Currently in professional testing. Together with KB, we at NGS are testing the DT-M in our lab. Production of the device starts once our testing is complete.

KB DT-M – the next generation of the DT-2 dual-tube night vision binocular

The KB DT-M (Dual Tube Modular) from Kauffmann-Bremin is the direct successor of the KB DT-2. It arrived exactly one year after the DT-2 entered service and adds the three things operators asked for most – manual gain, external power and onboard infrared – without giving up a single bit of the sealed, rugged build that made the DT-2 a favourite in military trials across Europe.

Green phosphor (P43)

Green phosphor gives the traditional green night vision image that many users are used to. With Photonis ECHO tubes it is also the lower-priced option.

From the engineer behind the legendary DTNVG

Both the DT-M and the DT-2 were designed by the same engineer who created the famous DTNVG – one of the most respected dual-tube binoculars in the world. The DT-M is his latest design: everything the DTNVG and the DT-2 got right, plus the features operators kept asking for.

Built on the DT-2’s track record

During its first year the DT-2 went through multiple military trials with special and regular forces across Europe. It was designed around reliability, dependability and repairability – and according to the manufacturer, not a single unit from the production batch has come back for repair or replacement. The DT-M takes that proven platform and moves it a full generation forward.

AsymMCS™ – individual, glove-ready controls on a fully sealed device

Most night vision binoculars rely on one rotary knob with push-and-twist sequences you have to drill into muscle memory. The DT-M replaces that with the patent-pending AsymMCS™ magnetic control system: every switch carries a small magnet outside the housing and talks to a solid-state sensor inside it. No holes, no extra seals, no new failure points – the device stays hermetically sealed. Multiple internal sensors detect and cancel external magnetic interference.

• IR on its own switch on the left arm.
• Power on the central switch – exactly where DT-2 users expect it.
• Manual gain on a slider on the right arm (3- and 4-pad tubes), with left/right gain calibration.
• Instant haptic click or slide, no activation delay – usable with gloves, in the cold and under water. This is what Kauffmann-Bremin calls the operator’s Asymmetric Advantage™.

External power, data and a smart service interface

A waterproof, USB-compatible connector takes external power through adapter cables – Fischer-style and ANVIS Lemo-style battery packs or USB-C – with automatic switchover between the internal and external source (1.5 V to 5.5 V). The same port is a service interface: our certified technician can run diagnostics, calibration, configuration and encrypted firmware updates without opening the device. Smart features include flip-up tilt detection with tube protection, no-motion power save, auto-off on stow, a configurable low-battery LED, brightness calibration between the tubes and runtime counters for the tubes and the device.

DT-M vs. DT-2 at a glance

	KB DT-2	KB DT-M
Manual gain	–	Yes, dedicated slider
Onboard IR illuminator	–	Single (with highlight cut-off), dual or triple IR
External power & data port	–	Yes, incl. service interface
Battery	1× CR123A	1× CR123A or 1× AA
Weight with PVS-14 optics	557 g	496 g
Water immersion	18 m / 120 min	20 m / 2 h

Any tube, your choice of optics

• Image intensifier – every tube we offer: ECHO autogated (FOM 1800+, 2200+) or NNVT autogated (FOM 1400+, 1600+, 1900+), green (P43) or white (P45) phosphor. Other tubes, FOM grades and 16 mm tubes on request.
• Optics – NGS LWT MIL-SPEC optics or RPO 4.0 optics.
• IR illuminator – single IR with highlight cut-off, dual IR or triple IR; tell us your preference in the quote request.

Assembled with your tubes in Slovakia

We build your DT-M with the image intensifier tubes you choose, then purge and test it in our lab. Every device has the minimum guaranteed FOM of the selected tubes and can be higher. Tubes may show minor spots or blemishes – we always aim to deliver the cleanest image possible.

Price on request – individuals, companies and tenders

The price depends on the tubes and optics you choose, so we prepare every quotation individually. Click Request a quote and our technician will get back to you – usually within one business day. Armed forces, law enforcement and institutional buyers: see MIL/LEO and public tenders.

Bought from Night Gear Solutions

• 24-month guarantee and post-warranty service from our technicians in Slovakia.
• Try it in real darkness in our showroom before you decide – by appointment.
• Real advice from a technician, not a sales script – call or e-mail us.
• Shipped across the EU with tracking; VAT invoice for companies.

Specifications

Image intensifier tubes 2× 18 mm or 16 mm

Field of view 40° or 47° (18 mm tubes); 42° (16 mm tubes)

Manual gain Yes – 3- and 4-pad tubes, left/right calibration

IR illuminator Single IR with highlight cut-off, dual IR or triple IR; IR indicator

Battery 1× CR123A or 1× AA

Battery life 25 h at 18 °C

Remote power Standard and USB compatible, automatic switchover (1.5–5.5 V)

Low battery indicator Yes, approx. 30 minutes before empty

Auto-off on stow Yes (configurable)

Individual pod shut-off Yes

Interpupillary stop Yes, friction based

Weight 496 g (with RPO PVS-14 optics)

Water immersion 20 m for 2 hours

Operating temperature −30 °C to +50 °C

Storage temperature −50 °C to +70 °C

Electromagnetic shielding Full

Environmental standard MIL-STD-810H

KB DT-M, KB DT-2, AsymMCS and Asymmetric Advantage are trademarks of Kauffmann-Bremin. Specifications subject to change by the manufacturer.