Armasight Armasight Prime 3X Gen 1+ Manual - FLIR
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1. Screw the battery compartment cap back onto the device To turn the IR810 on rotate its operation switch into the ON position Adjust the power of the beam emitted by the IR810 To change the brightness of the beam rotate the illuminator operation switch Focus the IR beam to change the field of coverage To focus the beam slightly rotate the IR illuminator lens To adjust the IR spot position in the field of view perform the following 1 Loosen the screw on the clamp of the IR illuminator mount 2 Turn on the sight and IR illuminator 3 Carefully move the lens of IR810 up and down as well as side to side and observe the IR spot position through the eyepiece of the night vision weapon sight DOVETAIL TO WEAVER yep g p gnt TRANSFER PIECE gt BEAM DIRECTION OPERATION SWITCH ADJUSTMENT BATTERY COMPARTMENT FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 4 Tighten the screw of the clamp when the IR spot is fo cused in the center of the field of view SCREW OF CLAMP FIXING SCREW 5 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES The Prime should always be stored in the supplied packaging particularly in heated and ventilated rooms To keep the device operational please follow the instructions listed below regarding prepara tions for storage The battery should be stored separately from the unit and be inserted into the battery compartment only when the device is being prepared for use The presence of both acids and alkalis near the monocular is not recommend2. device e Do not expose the device to moisture or extreme temperatures e Do not touch the lens Clean optical parts with a clean soft cloth and only use professional lens cleaners designed for use with optics Do not forget to remove the battery from the battery compartment if the device is to be stored for more than 3 days e Do not forget to turn the device OFF during periods of non operation WARNING Consider the following information and restrictions in order to avoid damaging the device and to ensure a long service life and failure free operation e Performance of the device in nighttime conditions depends on the level of ambient light in the environment Some light moonlight starlight etc is required for the device to provide an image e The level of ambient light is reduced by the presence of clouds shade or objects that block natural light buildings trees etc e The device loses its effectiveness when operated in shadowed areas e The effectiveness of the device is adversely affected by weather conditions such as rain snow sleet and fog as well as environmental conditions such as smoke or dust e The device resolution level is reduced in environments with very low light sources The vis ibility will degrade significantly under starlight conditions particularly in low contrast environ ments such as deserts large areas of uniform vegetation etc The device i S equipped with a protection system th
3. A ARMASIGHT PRIME 3 PRIME 5 Night Vision Monoculars USER S MANUAL Important Export Restrictions Commodities products tech nologies and services of this manual are controlled by the U S Department of State Office of Defense Trade Controls in accor dance with International Traffic in Arms ITAR Title 22 Code of Federal Regulations Part 120 130 and or by the Export Adminis tration Regulations EAR of U S Department of Commerce At any time when a license or a written approval of the U S Government is applicable to it it is illegal and strictly forbidden to export in tend to export transfer in any other manner whatsoever sell any hardware or technical data provide any associated service to any non U S resident beyond or within the United States territory until the valid license or written approval has been issued by the Departments of the U S Government having jurisdiction Addi tionally U S law prohibits the sale transfer or export of items to certain restricted parties destinations and embargoed countries as identified on lists maintained by the U S Department of State the U S Department of Commerce and the U S Department of Treasury It is the responsibility of the Customer to be aware of these lists The sale transfer transportation or shipment out side of the U S of any product prohibited or restricted for export without complying with U S export control laws and regulations including proper expo
4. Can ic daciannad ta nratact tha nhiactiva lanc fram nhvcical damana ac wall ac allaw Shop for Armasight products online at www SGOUTBASECAMP com 1 877 766 5412 3 3 Eye Cup The rubber eye cup is designed to protect the eyepiece and to provide comfort of use for the user 4 CR123A Lithium Battery 3V CR123A lithium batteries are used to supply power to the unit 5 User Manual The user manual contains a full description of the device and accessories information about controls installation maintenance and troubleshooting procedures 6 Carrying Case The carrying case is used to store and carry the Prime monocular and accessories 2 PREPARATIONS FOR OPERATION WARNING The Prime night vision monocular is designed for several years of reliable service To ensure trouble free performance please observe the following instructions Do not activate the device in daylight unless the protective lens cover is fitted securely over the objective lens If the device is ON do not direct the device at bright light sources such as car headlights camp fires street lights etc as this will cause damage to the device e Do not check the device operation in daylight unless the front lens cap is fitted securely over the lens and even then the device should only be ON for the few seconds it takes to establish correct operation Do not open the body of the device or otherwise disassemble it e Avoid dropping or otherwise impacting the
5. NTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service on your unit the End user Customer must notify the Armasight service department via email Send any requests to service armasight com to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization number RMA When re turning any device please take in the product to your retailer or send the product postage paid and with a copy of your sales receipt to Armasight Corporation s service center at the address listed above All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct postage Armasight will not be responsible for improper postage or merchandise that becomes lost or damaged during shipment When sending product back please clearly write the RMA on the outside of the shipping box Please include a letter that indicates your RMA the Customer s Name a Return Address reason for the return Contact information valid telephone numbers and or an e mail address and proof of purchase that will help us to establish the valid start date of the warranty Product merchandise returns that do not have an RMA listed may be refused or a sig nificant delay in processing may occur Estimated Warranty service time is 10 20 business days The End user Customer is responsible for postage to Armasight for warranty service Armasight will cover return postage shipping after warranty repair to the End user Customer only if the product is covered by the aforementioned warranty Armasight will return the product after warranty service
6. able does not list all of the malfunctions that may occur with your device If you experience a malfunction of the device that is not listed in this table please contact Armasight or your Prime retailer NOTE Before you use this table be sure you have performed all normal operational safety care and handling checks and procedures If you have a malfunction which is not listed in this table notify the next higher level of maintenance TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Press the Power button Press the Power button repeatedly The monocular does not turn on Inspect for a missing defective or im Replace the battery or install it prop properly installed battery erly If these actions fail turn in the device for unit level maintenance Check if the eyepiece and lens are fo Focus the ocular and lens cused Poor image qualit a 7 Check if the lens is greasy fogged or Thoroughly clean the surface of the dirty lens If the problem persists contact your service center Check the exit pupil distance value Press the eyecup to your face Light is visible through the eyecup If th is defecti Check the resilience of the eyepiece hs pms Belectve contact yet service center Diopter adjustment cannot be per Check to see if the diopter adjustment If the diopter adjustment ring is dam formed ring is deformed or broken aged contact your service center Turn the IR illuminator on in a dark area If th
7. at will automatically disable the image Shop for Armasight products online at WWW SCOUTBASECAMP com 1 877 766 5412 4 BATTERY INSTALLATION 1 Unscrew the battery compartment cap on the front side of the monocular s body 2 Insert the CR123A battery into the battery compart ment in accordance with polarity markings 3 Screw the cap into place TRIPOD INSTALLATION The Prime can be connected to a tripod To mount the tripod with the Prime device screw the tripod into the 1 4 threaded socket located on the Prime s rail NOTE The unit may be badly damaged if the tripod collapses or falls over Remove the unit from the tripod if it is not within your reach 3 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CONTROLS The Prime is designed to meet the needs and requirements of various users Each user can individually set the unit to the most effective and desirable position with the help of the controls The Prime unit s controls and indicators are shown and detailed further below Power Button This controls the power supply to the unit Use this button to turn the unit on and off IR Button This button controls power supply to the built in infrared illuminator Use this button to turn the IR illuminator on and off Lens Focus This control focuses the objective lens Adjust the lens for the clearest sharpest image Diopter Adjustment This control focuses the eyepiece Use it to get the clearest image possible on the IIT s
8. by domestic UPS Ground service and or domestic mail Should any other requested required or international shipping methods be necessary the postage shipping fee will be the responsibility of the End user Customer ARMASIGHT PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD PRODUCT INFORMATION Product Name Purchased From Purchase Date Product Serial CUSTOMER INFORMATION Name Address me City CSC Country CSCC ip DayPhone _ CSCS SCS amp SHome Phone E mail address ce Po Customer SignatureRequired Shop for Armasight products online at www SCOUTBASECAMP com 1 877 766 5412 10 FOR NOTE Shop for Armasight products online at www SCOUTBASECAMP com 1 877 766 5412 11 armasicHt Armasight Inc 815 Dubuque Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 Phone 888 959 2259 Fax 888 959 2260 Intl Phone Fax 650 492 7755 info armasight com CAUTION This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions FDA has noted an increase in the number of deaths re ported to the agency that are associated with an apparent sensitivity to natural latex proteins If you are allergic to latex it is a good idea to learn which products contain it and strictly avoid ex posure www armasisght cam Shop for Armasight products online at www SCOUTBASECAM P com 1 877 766 5412
9. creen IR Illuminator Focus Adjustment This control focuses the IR beam To adjust the IR beam rotate the IR illuminator lens Power Indicator A green PWR light will turn on when the unit is on and ready for operation IR Activity Indicator A red IR light will turn on when the IR illuminator is turned on and ready FOCUSING To focus your Prime Monocular perform the following steps 1 Adjust the diopter Turn the diopter adjustment ring clockwise until it stops While looking through the eyepiece observe the scene and slowly begin turning the diopter adjustment ring counterclock wise until the image becomes clear and sharp 2 Adjust the lens focus To focus your monocular at different distances rotate the objective lens focus ring Shop for Armasight products online at www SGOUTBASECAMP com 1 877 766 5412 5 TESTING PROCEDURES CAUTION Do not test the scope in daylight conditions for more than 10 minutes even with the protective lens cap on To check device operation in daylight or in an illuminated room follow these steps 1 Verify that the battery is inserted into the battery compartment in accordance with polarity mark ings on the monocular s body 2 Verify that the objective lens is securely closed 3 Without removing the protective lens cap activate the unit by pushing the Power button While looking through the eyepiece of your unit observe the scene Verify that the green light indicating co
10. e IR illuminator n rn on IR illuminator does not turn on with the monocular on Visually estimate Pee nator Rees ror MING contact vour service center Shop for Armasight products online at www SCOOUTBASECAMP com 1 877 766 5412 7 WARRANTY INFORMATION This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two 2 years from the date of purchase In the event that a defect covered by the below warranty occurs during the applicable period stated above Armasight at its discretion will either repair or replace the product such action on the part of Armasight shall be the full extent of Armasight s liability and the Customer s sole and exclusive reparation This warranty does not cover a product if it has a been used in ways other than its normal and customary manner b subjected to misuse c subjected to alterations modifications or repairs by the Customer of by any party other than Armasight without prior written consent of Armasight d special order or close out merchandise or merchandise sold as is by either Armasight or the Armasight dealer or e merchandise that has been discontinued by the manufacturer and either parts or replacement units are not available due to reasons beyond the control of Armasight Armasight shall not be responsible for any defects or damage that in Armasight s view are a result from the mishandling abuse misuse improper s
11. ed When stored your Prime should be protected from exposure to direct sunlight or extreme tempera tures MONOCULAR CLEANING PROCEDURES 1 Gently remove any dirt from the monocular s body using a clean soft cloth 2 Wipe external surfaces down with the exception of optical surfaces with a clean cloth moistened with pure water 3 Dry all wet surfaces with a different clean dry cloth Shop for Armasight products online at www SCOUTBASECAMP com 1 877 766 5412 7 5 To avoid scratches optical surfaces must be cleaned using a clean cotton swab that has been slight ly dampened with pure alcohol The glass should be wiped in circular motions starting from the center and moving out towards the edge without touching the barrel Change the cotton swab as soon as it becomes dirty PREPARATION FOR STORAGE When preparing your Prime for storage perform the following steps 1 Verify that the monocular is operating in accordance with all previously specified procedures 2 Remove the battery from the battery compartment 3 Clean the monocular and all accessories 4 Place all components into the storage case CAUTION Each component of the unit should be thoroughly dried before placing them into the storage case 6 TROUBLESHOOTING Common problems that may occur with your monocular or the detection and viewing tests as well as actions you can take to correct them are listed in the Troubleshooting Table below This t
12. he naked eye can greatly enhance the performance of night vision devices Turn on the IR illuminator when working in total darkness Please remember that the beam emitted by your IR illuminator will lose its brightness over distance You can activate the IR illuminator of your monocular by pushing the IR button A red indicator light will appear when the IR illuminator is turned on You can change the field of coverage by adjusting the IR beam To focus the beam rotate the IR illumi nator lens until the desired field of coverage is reached NOTE The IR will arttamaticallyv turn aff when the init s main noawer is tiirned OFF Shop for Armasight products online at www SCOUTBASECAM P com 1 877 766 5412 6 4 1R810 LONG RANGE IR ILLUMINATOR OPTIONAL The IR810 is a removable infrared illuminator that can be installed on the rail of the night vision unit for the purpose of enhancing the unit s performance and long distance observation IR810 ILLUMINATOR INSTALLATION To install the IR illuminator on your Prime perform the following 1 Install the Dovetail to Weaver Transfer Piece on the rail of your monocular 2 Loosen the screw on the IR810 mount 3 Place the IR810 on the Weaver rail 4 Tighten the screw IR ILLUMINATOR OPERATION The Armasight IR810 runs on a single CR123A battery To install the battery unscrew the battery com partment cap and insert the battery in accordance with the unit s polarity markings
13. n of products sold and services performed by Armasight to the Customer shall not be inter preted construed or regarded either expressly or implied as being for the benefit of or creating any obligation toward any third party of legal entity outside Armasight and the Customer Armasight s obligations under this Agreement extend solely to the Customer Armasight s liability hereunder for damages regardless of the form or action shall not exceed the fees or other charges paid to Armasight by the customer or customer s dealer Armasight shall not in any event be liable for special indirect incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost income lost revenue or lost profit whether such damages were foreseeable or not at the time of purchase and whether or not such damages arise out of a breach of warranty a breach of agreement negligence strict liability or any other theory of liability Shop for Armasight products online at www SGOUTBASECAMP com 1 877 766 5412 9 PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION In order to validate the warranty on your product Armasight must receive a completed Product Warranty Registration Card for each unit or the Customer can complete a warranty registration on our website at www armasight com Please complete the included form and immediately mail it to our Service Center Armasight Inc 815 Dubuque Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 United States of America OBTAINING WARRA
14. rrect IIT operation is illuminated OPERATION IN NIGHTTIME CONDITIONS CAUTION Avoid exposing the goggles to bright light sources Bright light emitted by fires automobile headlights lanterns projectors etc will damage your Prime 1 Visually estimate the illuminance level in the viewing area Operation of the device with the objective lens cap removed is safe when the illuminance level is less than 1 lux at an illuminance level of 1 lux you will barely be able to read a newspaper even after your eyes have adapted to the low light conditions 2 Verify that the battery is inserted into the battery compartment in accordance with the polarity markings on the monocular s body 3 Remove the front lens cap 4 Activate the unit by pushing the Power button A green light indicating correct IIT operation will appear after a momentary delay 5 Observe the scene and focus your Prime 6 Turn the unit OFF when you are finished using it The green glow will disappear from the eyepiece 7 Secure the objective lens cap over the objective lens IR ILLUMINATOR OPERATION CAUTION Do not forget that light emitted from the IR illuminator light is invisible to the naked eye how ever it can be easily detected when using night vision devices Infrared illuminators are used in areas where the level of light is not sufficient for surveillance An IR illumi nator can provide an extra source of infrared light which although invisible to t
15. rt licensing documentation or authoriza Shop for Armasight products online at www SLOUTBASECAMP com 1 877 766 5412 PARTS OF THE MONOCULAR BATTERY COMPARTMENT PRIME 5 IR ILLUMINATOR LENS OBJECTIVE LENS CAP POWER ON INDICATOR POWER BUTTON UNIT ON OFF LENS FOCUS ADJUSTMENT PRIME 3 IR ACTIVITY INDICATOR IR BUTTON IR ILLUMINATOR ON OFF OPTIONAL IR810 DETACHABLE LONG RANGE INFRARED ILLUMINATOR PART IAIR810IRO00001 OPTIONAL DOVETAIL TO WEAVER TRANSFER PIECE 21 PART ANRA000001 DIOPER ADJUSTMENT CAUTION This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions The FDA has noted an increase in the number of reported deaths that are associated with an apparent sensitivity to natural latex proteins If you are allergic to latex it is a good idea to learn which products contain it and strictly avoid exposure to those products The information provided in this manual is intended for familiarization with the product only the contents may un davan fiirthar rAananne vsith na FAMmMmMitmant hu Aemacianht ta nntifir circtamare nfanvuiindatae Shop for Armasight products online at www SGOUTBASECAMP com 1 877 766 5412 2 1 DESCRIPTION AND DATA DESCRIPTION Designed to offer the best possible performance at the lowest possible cost the Armasight Prime is an exceptional 1st Generation night vision monocular Whether you choose to use it for camping hun
16. t ing boating or security the Armasight Prime will allow you to look out into the night and unveil the nocturnal world hiding in the darkness Available with either 3x or 5x magnifications the Armasight Prime is more than just an entry level de vice Compact and lightweight this exceptional night vision monocular outperforms most other Gen 1 night vision monoculars in its class FEATURES 3x or 5x magnification High resolution Gen 1 Image intensifier tube Built in infrared illuminator Compact and lightweight Water and fog resistant Limited Two Year Warranty SPECIFICATIONS Item Prime 3 Prime 5 Generation 1 1 Magnification 3x 5x Lens system 50mm F 1 2 80mm F 1 7 Field of view 20 8 20 8 Focus range m 1 5 to infinity 1 0 to infinity Diopter adjustment dpt 4 to 4 4 to 4 Exit pupil diameter mm 8 8 Eye relief mm 20 20 Power Supply CR 123 Lithium 1 3V CR 123 Lithium 1 3V Battery life IR Off hour up to 58 up to 58 IP Standard IPX4 IPX4 Tripod mount Yes Yes Lens material glass glass Operating temperature C 30 to 45 30 to 45 Dimensions LxWxH mm in 160 x 73 x 52 6 3X2 9x2 194 x 73 X52 7 6x2 9x2 Weight kg Ibs 0 33 0 73 0 49 1 1 Armasight reserves the right to modify these specifications at any time without notice STANDARD COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION 1 Armasight Prime Monocular Night vision monocular with 3x or 5x magnification 2 Objective Lens Cap Tha Qhiactiva l anc
17. torage or improper operation of the device including use in conjunction with equipment that is electrically or mechanically incompatible with or of inferior quality to the product as well as failure to maintain the environmental conditions specified by the manufacturer CUSTOMER IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS OR UNDER ANY EXCESSIVE LIGHT CONDITIONS MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE INTERNAL COMPO NENTS OF THE UNIT AND SAID DAMAGE WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser Any breach of this warranty shall be enforced unless the customer notifies Armasight at the address noted below within the applicable warranty period The customer understands and agrees that except for the foregoing warranty no other warranties written or oral statu tory expressed or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose shall apply to the product All such implied warranties are hereby and expressly disclaimed LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Armasight will not be liable for any claims actions suits proceedings costs expenses damages or liabilities arising out of the use of this product Operation and use of the product are the sole responsibility of the Customer Armasight s sole undertaking is limited to providing the products and services outlined herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement The provisio
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