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BD500A1
Optical waveguide sight
Model identification, exterior image and source-bounded documentation for the optical waveguide series.
Checked against the identified source
Basic technical record
Values below are statements checked in the identified supplied document, not independent measurements or certifications.
| Field | Source statement |
|---|---|
| Model | BD500A1Owner-confirmed identity; p. 1 |
| Product family | Optical waveguide sightp. 1 |
| Dimensions | 85 × 50 × 65 mm Axis order and measurement boundary are not stated. p. 5 |
| Weight | 280 g Battery/accessory inclusion is not stated; no net/gross basis is inferred. p. 5 |
| Operating temperature | −30 °C to +60 °Cp. 5 |
No OWS-32 specifications, images or demonstrations are used as evidence for this model.
Not asserted as verified
Information awaiting confirmation
- Approved battery chemistry, cell/charger compatibility and electrical ratings.
- Separate storage temperature/humidity and physical measurement boundary.
- Coating-approved cleaning chemicals, upstream original-source provenance and independent test/certification evidence.
Non-operational information
Safety and care FAQ
How should the housing be cleaned?
The supplied manual specifies a clean, soft, dry cotton cloth for exterior dust and dirt. It says not to use chemical solvents or thinners on the housing.
p. 12 · Cleaning and general careHow should the optical surfaces be protected?
Avoid rubbing loose dust or sand across the glass. Use non-abrasive optical care materials; coating-specific chemical compatibility must be confirmed before a cleaning solvent is used.
p. 12What does the supplied manual recommend for long storage?
Use a dry, well-ventilated location and remove the battery before a long period without use. A separate storage-temperature or humidity limit is not established by the available table.
pp. 5, 12May the housing be disassembled or modified?
The supplied manual says not to disassemble, modify or attempt unauthorised repairs. Stop using a unit with visible cracks or damage and seek qualified service assessment.
p. 12What does source-checked mean on this page?
The statements have been checked against the identified supplied document or explicit model-identity confirmation. This is not independent hardware testing or certification; unresolved information is listed separately.
Source noteIs the device presented as solar-viewing equipment?
No. Do not use it to observe the Sun. NASA warns of serious eye hazards when solar viewing through optics lacks purpose-designed protection.
Source noteDoes citing an IP standard certify this model?
No. IEC 60529 defines enclosure-protection classifications. A reference to the standard does not establish that a particular model has been tested or certified.
Source noteSource transparency
References and evidence limits
External references explain general science or safety. They do not test, certify or endorse these models.
- BD500A1 · supplied English reference, revision v5 (2026-10-18)Owner-supplied ERDI document · 14 pages
Exact supplied PDF: basic table checked at p. 5 and care at p. 12. No original upstream test or certification report is asserted.
- IEC 60529 · Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) International Electrotechnical Commission
Official standard abstract only; no product certification is asserted.
- Waveguides RP Photonics Encyclopedia · Rüdiger Paschotta
General optical terminology; not an assessment of BD500A1.
- Eclipse Viewing Safety NASA Science
General solar-viewing hazard guidance; these devices are not presented as solar-viewing equipment.
Documentation review: 2026-10-19. This reference does not distribute a complete operating manual, imply certification, or establish a use-case capability beyond the cited information.