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1. TABLE 4 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES SEQ LOCATION ITEM TO NOT FULLY MISSION NO CHECK SERVICE PROCEDURE CAPABLE IF PRE OPERATION CHECKS 1 Completeness Open storage carrying case and inventory items by Missing items comparing them with the data specified in this manual 2 Soft Carrying Case Shake out loose dirt or foreign material Inspect for tears cuts excess wear or damage 3 Body Inspect for cracks or damage Scratches and gouges are Cracked or damaged Missing parts OK if operation is not affected Inspect for missing parts Clean as required 4 Objective Lens Inspect for cuts tears and dirt Cap is torn or cut Cap is not secured to Cap Clean as required the housing of the lens 5 Eyecup Inspect for cuts tears and dirt Inspect for torn bent or Cup is torn or cut improperly fitting eyecup Clean as required 27 TABLE 4 1 CONTINUED ee SEQ LOCATION ITEM TO PROCEDURE NOT FULLY MISSION NO CHECK SERVICE CAPABLE IF 6 Battery Compart Inspect for corrosion moisture and corroded or de Contacts are damaged or corroded ment Cap and fective contacts Inspect for cap damaged or retainer Retainer is broken Cap or rubber gas Cassette breaks Inspect rubber gasket for damage ket is damaged 7 Lenses Inspect for cleanliness scratches chips or cracks Chipped or cracked Scratches hinder Clean as required visibility 8 Objective Focus Rotate objective focus ring to ensure itis not too2. 1 Make sure the Bit is free of all contaminants such as dirt or any other foreign material 2 Remove the batteries 3 Place the cap over the objective lens 4 Place the Bit and accessories in the carrying case Place the Bit and a copy of the test report or detailed description of the failure in a suitable packing shipping container Mark the package with the RMA Ship the fastest traceable prepaid means to Armasight Inc 815 Dubuque Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 USA 31 APPENDIX A LIST OF SPARE PARTS The parts authorized by this list of spare parts are required for operator maintenance The list includes parts that must be removed before replacing authorized parts The PART NO column indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer which controls the de sign and characteristics of the item in terms of its engineering drawings specifications standards and inspection requirement to identify an item 16 17 FIGURE 2 3 BIT STANDARD COMPONENT TABLE A 1 BIT SPARE PARTS LIST ITEM NO DESCRIPTION PART NO 1 Objective Lens Cap ABPSOLC 2 Objective Lens Assembly ABPSOLA 3 Connector Cap ABCCP 4 Battery Cap ABPSBC 5 Eyepiece Assembly ABPSEPA 6 Eyecup ABPSEC 7 Side Picatinny Weaver Rail not shown ABPSPRL 8 Battery Cassette ABBTCS 9 CR 123A Lithium Battery ALT 10 Advanced Wireless Remote Control ANVROO00001 11 Picatinny Adapter for Advanced Wireless Remote Control ANRAOO0002 12 IR850W Detach
3. FIGURE 3 4 ADVANCED WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL 3 1 4 INSTALLING ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ON THE BIT Use the side Picatinny Weaver rail to install any additional equipment such as the Armasight DT digital video recorder see Figure 3 5 or an external battery power supply Use the Platform Ring adapter to install any additional equipment such as the long range IR illumina tor For adapter mounting procedures see Part 3 1 2 19 3 1 5 CONNECTING ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT TO THE BIT CAUTION Turn off the Bit before you begin connecting disconnecting any external equipment and be fore removing the batteries Remove the batteries before you connect any external power source Remove the connector protective cap Connect a cable of Armasight DT digital video recorder or an external battery power supply to the Bit connector FIGURE 3 5 ARMASIGHT DT DIGITAL RECORDER INSTALLATION Use the plug A of a video cable to connect an external video recorder monitor TV to the Bit Connect the plug C of a video cable to the Bit connector Use the plug B of a video cable to connect an external power source 6 VDC 1A to the Bit Connect the plug C of a video cable to the Bit connector FIGURE 3 6 VIDEO CABLE NOTE The external power supply must have a standard 6mm OD double pole socket with a positive center contact CAUTION After removing the cable replace the protective cap over the connector 20 3 1 6 INSTALLING AN IR ILLUMIN
4. 1 Bit Digital Night Vision Monoculars Appearance 2 2 Bit Digital Night Vision Monocular System Description 2 3 Bit Standard Components 2 4 Optional Equipment 3 1 Battery Installation 3 2 The Bit Fully Assembled with the Platform Ring 3 3 Platform Ring 3 4 Advanced Wireless Remote Control 3 5 Armasight DT Digital Recorder Installation 3 6 Video Cable 3 7 IR Illuminator 3 8 IR Illuminator Battery Installation 3 9 The Bit with the Afocal Doubler Attached 3 10 Bit Controls 3 11 IR Illuminator Controls 3 12 IR Illuminator Adjustment 4 1 Advanced Wireless Remote Control Battery Installation A 1 Bit Spare Parts List 27 27 27 29 29 29 30 30 31 32 32 33 PAGE 11 12 14 16 18 19 19 19 20 20 21 21 22 23 24 25 30 32 LIST OF TABLES TABLE TITLE PAGE 2 1 Bit System Description 12 2 2 System Data 12 2 3 Mechanical Data 13 2 4 Optical Data 13 2 5 Electrical Data 13 2 6 Environmental Data 14 2 7 IR850W Illuminator Data 14 2 8 Bit Standard Components 15 2 9 Optional Equipment 16 3 1 Controls and Indicators 23 3 2 IR Illuminator Controls 24 4 1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 27 4 2 Operator Troubleshooting 29 A 1 Bit Spare Parts List 32 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL USAGE You must familiarize yourself with the entire manual before operating the equipment Read the entire maintenance checklist before performing maintenance Follow all WARNINGS CAUTIONS and NOTES MANUAL OVERVIEW The M
5. Return Address reason for service return Con tact information such as a valid telephone number and or e mail address as well as proof of your pur chases 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 be subject to a significant delay in processing Estimated Warranty service time is 10 20 business days The End user Customer is responsible for post age to Armasight for any warranty service Armasight will cover return postage shipping to continental USA End users Customers after warranty repair only if product is covered by the aforementioned war ranty Armasight will return the product after warranty service via domestic ground service and or do mestic mail The postage and shipping fees for any other requested required or international shipping methods will be the responsibility of the End user Customer 1 3 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS um AWREC c ccw cw F FL mil min MOA mrad NO NTSC oz PAL PMCS RMA sec SEQ SOA SR 10 micrometer Advanced Wireless Remote Control Celsius Centigrade counterclockwise clockwise Fahrenheit Focal Length gram Height hour inch infinity kilogram Length pounds meter milliampere angular mil minute millimeter Minute Of Angle milliradian Number National Television Standards Committee ounce Phase Alternating Line Preventive Maintenance Checks and Servic
6. defective please contact Cus tomer Support 4 3 MAINTENANCE 4 3 1 GENERAL The Bit operator maintenance consists of operational tests inspections for unit serviceability cleaning and mounting procedures corrective actions troubleshooting and replacement of a limited number of parts Maintenance instructions covered elsewhere in this manual PMCS troubleshooting etc are not repeated in this section 29 CAUTION The Bit is a precision electro optical instrument and must be handled carefully at all times to prevent damage CAUTION DO NOT dismantle the equipment 4 3 2 CLEANING PROCEDURES Clean the Bit and optional items as follows 1 Gently brush off any dirt from the equipment using only a clean soft cloth 2 Moisten the cloth with fresh water and gently wipe the external surfaces except for optical sur faces 3 Dry any wet surfaces except for optical surfaces with another clean dry soft cloth 4 Using a lens brush carefully remove all loose dirt from optical surfaces objective lens and eye piece 5 Slightly dampen a cotton swab with ethanol and lightly and slowly wipe optical surfaces Clean opti cal surfaces using circular movements starting from the center and moving out towards the edge not touching the lens holder and changing the cotton swab after each circular stroke Repeat until the optical surface is clean 6 Clean the battery contact surfaces and contact springs with a pencil eraser a
7. 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 1 2 3 PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION In order to validate the warranty on your product Armasight must receive a completed Product War ranty 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 Appendix B and immediately mail it to our Service Center Armasight Inc 815 Dubuque Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 USA 1 2 4 OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service on your unit the End user must notify the Armasight s service department in order to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization number RMA The customer can do this by sending an email to service armasight com When returning any product please take or send the product postage paid with a copy of your sales receipt to our service center Armasight Inc at the address noted above All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct postage Armasight will not be responsible for improper postage or missing or damaged merchandise during shipment When sending merchandise back please write the RMA clearly on the outside of the shipping box Please include a letter that indicates your RMA Name
8. of view loosen the clamp screw C and tilt the IR illuminator as required in the spherical clamp hinge Tighten the screw using a 2 5 mm hex key FIGURE 3 12 IR ILLUMINATOR ADJUSTMENT 25 3 3 3 BIT SHUT DOWN NOTE Shut down the Bit properly to avoid losing unsaved settings and data Shut down the Bit as follows 1 Turn off the Bit 2 Replace the cap on the objective lens 3 Disconnect the cable if applicable 4 Place the cap on the connector 5 Remove the batteries CAUTION Do not store the Bit with the batteries still installed 6 Store the Bit and all accessories in the carrying case 26 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES 4 1 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES PMCS Table 4 1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services PMCS has been provided so that you can keep your equipment in good operating condition Perform functional tests in the order listed in Table 4 1 Operating procedures are detailed in Chapter 3 Explanation of Table Entries SEQ NO column Sequence numbers are for reference and appear in the order required to perform checks and services LOCATION ITEM TO CHECK SERVICE column Indicates the location and the item to be checked or serviced PROCEDURE column Details the check service procedure NOT FULLY MISSION CAPABLE IF column Indicates what faults will prevent your equipment from operating successfully
9. tightor Ring gets stuck is too loose or ad Ring too loose Range is approximately 3 4 turns versely affects the user s ability to properly focus the objective lens 9 Eyepiece Focus Rotate eyepiece focus ring to ensure the ring is not too Ring gets stuck is too loose or Ring tight or too loose Range is approximately 2 turns adversely affects the user s ability to properly adjust the diopter 10 Turn pull Switch Check for operation without batteries Switch is inoperative 11 Connector Inspect for corrosion moisture and corroded or defec Contacts are damaged or corroded tive contacts Inspect for cap damage or retainer breaks Cap is damaged Retainer is broken 12 Remote Control Check for damage and missing parts Damaged Missing parts Unit Check Velcro tape for wear 13 Long Range IR Inspect the body of the IR illuminator and mount for Damaged Illuminator damage and missing parts Missing parts Check IR Illuminator Power Switch for proper operation Switch is inoperative Check IR Illuminator Battery Cap and O ring for dam O ring is damaged or missing age Lens is chipped or cracked Lens is InspectIR Illuminator lens for cleanliness scratches chips sticking or too loose when turned or cracks Clean as required Check to ensure there is free rotation through the full range of travel one turn 14 Platform Ring Inspect for damage corrosion or missing parts Check Damaged Missing parts for proper operation Clean a
10. you are allergic to latex it is a good idea to learn which products contain it and strictly avoid exposure to those products CAUTION Do not dismantle the equipment Keep the equipment clean Protect it from moisture dramatic temperature drops and elec trical shocks DO NOT force the equipment controls past their stopping points DO NOT leave the equipment activated during breaks in operation DO NOT store the equipment with the batteries installed Thoroughly clean and dry each item before placing them into the storage case CAUTION Although the equipment is highly resistant to damage from light overload DO NOT point it either powered or un powered directly at the sun or any other source of high intensity light that the unprotected human eye cannot tolerate such as welding arc To prevent inadvertent exposure to these light sources never leave the equipment unsupervised with the objective lens cap removed NOTES DO NOT remove the batteries or disconnect the external power source while the Bit is on Inadvertent sun damage is not considered a defect in material or workmanship and is there fore not covered in the product warranty LIST OF CONTENTS TITLE PAGE Safety Summary 2 List of Contents 4 List of Figures 5 List of Tables 6 How to Use This Manual 6 1 INTRODUCTION 7 1 1 General Information 7 1 1 1 Type of Manual 7 1 1 2 Model Number and Equipment Name 7 1 1 3 Purpose of Equipment 7 1 1 4 R
11. A ARMASICHT BIT 5X BIT 5X 10X Digital Night Vision Monoculars OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE 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 regul
12. ATOR CONTROLS TABLE 3 2 IR ILLUMINATOR CONTROLS ITEM NO CONTROL FUNCTION 1 2 Switches the IR illuminator on off and adjusts for radiated power Four ON positions are located between the two OFF positions and POWER SWITCH are each marked with a different sized spot The larger the spot the greater the radiated power LENS FOCUS Adjusts for IR beam divergence Adjustment range is covered with approximately one turn of the lens 3 3 OPERATING PROCEDURES 3 3 1 OPERATING THE BIT CAUTION DO NOT force the equipment controls past their stopping points CAUTION Although the Bit is highly resistant to damage from light overload DO NOT point it either pow ered or un powered directly at the sun or any other source of high intensity light that the un protected human eye cannot tolerate such as welding arc To prevent exposure to these types of sources never leave the equipment unsupervised with the objective lens cap removed Operating procedures are as follows 1 2 3 4 Remove the Bit from the carrying case Remove the objective lens cap Point the equipment at an object Activate the Bit by turning the turn pull switch to the ON position After approximately 3 sec video of the scene should appear Adjust the Bit for your eyesight by turning the eyepiece focus ring CW up to the stop and then CCW until the display and symbols are as clear as possible Bring the object into focus by turning the o
13. ATOR ON THE BIT Armasight long range IR illuminators are delivered fully assembled with a dedicated mount to be in stalled on the side rail of the Bit or on the rail of the Platform Ring mounted to the Bit To mount an IR illuminator on a Picatinny Weaver rail do the following refer to Figure 3 7 1 With the nut A loosened install the mount B on the Weaver rail so that the stop C slides into one of the transverse slots of the rail 2 Tighten the nut A using a screwdriver FIGURE 3 7 IR ILLUMINATOR NOTE The mount clamp D has a spherical hinge that allows to tilt the IR illuminator mounted on the rail Install the CR123A battery as follows refer to Figure 3 8 CAUTION Ensure that the IR Illuminator is off before installing the battery 1 Unscrew the battery cap A 2 Install the battery B into the battery compartment Align the polarity symbols on the battery with those on the cap face 3 Replace the battery cap A FIGURE 3 8 IR ILLUMINATOR BATTERY INSTALLATION 21 3 1 7 ATTACHING AN AFOCAL DOUBLER TO THE BIT Figure 3 9 shows the Bit with an accessory Afocal Doubler lens attached Attach the magnifying lens to the Bit as follows 1 Remove the Bit objective lens cap and place it over the lens housing 2 Screw the Afocal Doubler A into the threading of the Bit objective lens B housing Be careful not to over tighten the lens FIGURE 3 9 THE BIT WITH THE AFOCAL DOU
14. BLER ATTACHED NOTE The adapter C Figure 3 9 is used for mounting the Afocal Doubler to the Bit The adapter is screwed to the threaded portion of the doubler housing and fixed with three M2x3 screws us ing a 0 9 hex key The thread adapter switches between M48x1 and M51x1 thread sizes NOTE With the magnifying lens in place magnification value changes as well as other parameters such as system resolution field of view focusing range etc NOTE The caution notice DO NOT REMOVE IN DAYLIGHT on the front lens cap of this universal magni fying lens is not applicable when using it on the Bit 3 1 8 INSTALLING THE BIT ON A TRIPOD The Bit can be installed to a tripod To mount the tripod with the Bit device screw the tripod into the 1 4 threaded socket located on the Bit s bottom side CAUTION 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 22 3 2 CONTROLS AND DISPLAY INDICATIONS 3 2 1 BIT CONTROLS The Bit controls are shown in Figure 3 10 and are defined in Table 3 1 The ITEM NO columns of the tables indicate the number used to identify items in the figures FIGURE 3 10 BIT CONTROLS CAUTION DO NOT force the equipment controls past their stopping points TABLE 3 1 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS ITEMNO CONTROL INDICATOR FUNCTION 1 Eyepiece Focus Ring Adjusts the eyepiece diopter The total diopter adjustment ran
15. EM BIT 5X BIT 5X 10X Display Brightness Discretely Adjustable to 8 Levels Turn on Time max 3 sec Analog Input Format PAL NTSC Analog Output Format PAL PAL Output Resolution 768x574 pixels TABLE 2 3 MECHANICAL DATA ITEM BIT 5X BIT 5X 10X Overall Dimensions 240x69x65mm 9 4 2 7 2 6 335x70x74mm 13 2 2 8 X2 9 Weight w o Batteries 0 74 kg 1 6 Ibs 1 07 kg 2 4 Ibs TABLE 2 4 OPTICAL DATA ITEM BIT 5X BIT 5X 10X Magnification 5x 5x or 10x 10x with optional 10x with included Afocal Doubler Afocal Doubler Field of View ang X degrees 5 7 3 2 with Afocal Doubler ang Y degrees 4 2 f 2 3 with Afocal Doubler Objective Focal Length 50mm 90mm with Afocal Doubler Objective F number 112 i 1 1 4 with Afocal Doubler Eyepiece Focal Length 25mm Entrance Pupil Diameter 42mm 65mm Exit Pupil Diameter 10 mm Eye Relief 45 mm Focus Method Manual Focusing Range 10m to infinity 10m to infinity Diopter Adjustment Manual Diopter Adjustment Range 5 diopter TABLE 2 5 ELECTRICAL DATA ITEM DATA Battery Two CR123A Lithium 3V or CR123 type rechargeable batteries with voltage 3 2V Current Consumption maximum 500 mA Battery Life at 20 C 68 F upto3hr External Battery Power Supply 1 Four AA Lithium batteries 1 5V or AA recharge able batteries 1 2V Operational Time up to 3 5 hr External Battery Power Supply 2 Two 18650 rechargeable batteries 3 7V or four CR123 type rechargeable batte
16. able Wide Angle Adjustable X Long Range IAIR850IRO00002 Infrared Illuminator 13 Platform Ring ATAMO000003 14 Video Cable ATCA000004 32 TABLE A 1 CONTINUED ITEM NO DESCRIPTION PART NO 15 Afocal Doubler ANAF18X039 16 Operation and Maintenance Manual ABOMM 17 Carrying Case ABCRCS B PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD In order to validate the warranty on your product Armasight must receive a completed Product War ranty Registration Card for each unit or the user must complete warranty registration on our website www armasight com Please complete the included form and immediately mail it to our Service Cen ter Armasight Inc 815 Dubuque Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 USA ARMASIGHT PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD PRODUCT INFORMATION Product Name Purchased From Purchase Date Product Serial CUSTOMER INFORMATION Name Address City Country Zip Day Phone Home Phone E mail address Customer Signature Required 34 35 ARASICHT Armasight Inc 815 Dubuque Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 USA Phone 888 959 2259 Fax 888 959 2260 Int Phone Fax 650 492 7755 info armasight com CAUTION This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions The FDA has reported an increase in the number of deaths that are associated with an apparent sensitivity to natural latex proteins If you are allergic to latex i
17. anual contains sections on operating and maintaining the Bit Digital Night Vision Monocular Throughout this Manual the Bit Digital Night Vision Monocular will be referred to as the Bit or the equipment A List of Spare Parts is in Appendix A The Product Warranty Registration Card is in Appendix B INTRODUCTION 1 1 1 TYPE OF MANUAL Operation and Maintenance including a List of Spare Parts 1 1 22 MODEL NUMBER AND EQUIPMENT NAME Bit 5x Digital Night Vision Monocular Bit 5x 10x Digital Night Vision Monocular 1 1 3 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT The Bit is a professional grade Digital Night Vision Monocular with optical 5x or 10x magnification making it the most powerful monocular in its class Sensitive to both near infrared and visible light the high perfor mance CCD imaging system of the Bit provides round the clock observation The Bit is effective regardless of light conditions in daylight in natural lighting and at nighttime The Bit is an ideal product for both professional and amateur use such as hunting security law enforcement general nighttime observation and recording The Bit is available in two versions with magnifications of 5x and 10x The magnification of the Bit 5x can be changed to 10x by using an optional afocal lens attachment The Bit is powered by two CR 123A 2x3V batteries An external battery supply or 6 VDC 1A power source can also be used to power the Bit The Bit can be controlled by a wireless
18. ations including proper export licensing documentation or authoriza tion is unlawful and may result in civil and or criminal penalties and or constitute a federal crime Diversion contrary to U S law is strictly prohibited SAFETY SUMMARY Before operating this product you must carefully study this Operation and Maintenance Manual The Armasight Bit Digital Night Vision Monocular is a precision electro optical instrument and requires careful handling To avoid physical danger to the user and damage to the equipment follow all WARN INGS CAUTIONS and NOTES Below are definitions of the alerts that will appear throughout this Manual WARNING Identifies clear danger to the person operating the equipment CAUTION Identifies risk of damage to the equipment NOTE Highlights essential procedures conditions and statements or conveys important instruc tional data to the user The information provided in this manual is for familiarization purposes only The contents may undergo further changes with no commitment by Armasight to notify customers of any updates Armasight assumes no responsibility for any misprints or other errors that this manual may contain 2013 by Armasight All rights reserved WARNINGS This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions The FDA has reported an increase in the number of deaths that are associated with an apparent sensitiv ity to natural latex proteins If
19. b jective focus ring CW for long range focus CCW for close range focus 24 NOTE The total diopter adjustment range is covered with 2 turns of the eyepiece focus ring The total focus range is covered with 3 4 turn of the objective focus ring 6 Using the buttons on the control panel adjust the brightness of the display for your comfort Mo mentarily push the brightness adjustment buttons to increase decrease the display brightness by one level at a time until you reach your desired brightness level 7 To operate the Bit with remote control turn the switch to the STB position standby mode To acti vate the Bit press the remote control button once Press the remote control button again to deac tivate the Bit CAUTION DO NOT leave the equipment activated when it is not in use 3 3 2 OPERATING AN IR ILLUMINATOR Use an IR illuminator when there is little to no ambient light CAUTION IR illuminator infrared light will be invisible to the naked eye However the light can be de tected by other night vision devices CAUTION DO NOT leave the IR illuminator activated if it is not being used Operate the IR illuminator as follows 1 Turn on the IR illuminator by rotating the power switch A from OFF position 2 To change the radiated power level turn the power switch to one of the spots between the two OFF positions 3 To adjust IR beam divergence turn the lens B 4 To adjust the IR spot position in the field
20. battery verify that the equipment is off Install two CR123A batteries as follows refer to Figure 3 1 1 Unscrew the battery cap A 2 Remove the battery cassette B 3 Insert the batteries C into cassette Align the polarity symbols on the batteries with the polarity symbols on the cassette 4 Insert the cassette with installed batteries to place 5 Replace the battery cap FIGURE 3 1 BATTERY INSTALLATION 3 1 2 MOUNTING A PLATFORM RING TO THE BIT Figure 3 2 shows the Bit with the Platform Ring adapter A installed To mount the Platform Ring on the Bit do the following refer to Figure 3 3 1 Using a 1 5 hex key unscrew the both clamp screws C 2 Place the clamps B D onto the mounting tube as in Figure 3 2 Screw the clamps together without tightening the screws C 3 Adjust position of the Platform Ring until its rail A is level Apply a small amount of thread lock to the threads and tighten the screws C 18 FIGURE 3 3 PLATFORM RING 3 1 3 FASTENING AN ADVANCED WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL Using Velcro tape A Figure 3 4 fasten the remote control B in an easily accessible place If your equipment has a Picatinny or Weaver rail you can use the Picatinny adaptor for the Advanced Wireless Remote C Install the adaptor onto the rail D Insert the remote control unit into the adapter You can also install the Picatinny adaptor onto the Bit side rail or onto the platform ring B
21. d Comes attached to the objective lens Eye cup 1 A rubber cup used to protect the eyepiece as well as provide comfort for the operator Comes attached to the eyepiece Battery Cassette 2 Intended for the installation of two CR123 batteries in the battery compartment The Bit comes with two battery cassettes includes one installed in the battery compartment and one spare cassette CR123A Lithium Battery 2 Batteries are used to power the Bit Advanced Wireless Remote Control AWREC 1 Allows the user to operate the Bit in remote activation mode Ensures quick and silent activation deactivation of the equipment Comes with CR2032 3V battery installed Picatinny Adapter for Advanced Wireless Remote Control 1 Allows the advanced wireless remote control to be installed on a weapon s Picatinny Weaver rail IR850W Detachable Wide Angle Adjustable X Long Range Infrared Illuminator 1 A detachable LED long range infrared illuminator with a wide adjustable beam angle Compatible with night vision devices that rely on CCD or image intensifier technology Should be used when there is little to no ambient light Comes fully assembled with a dedicated mount in order to be installed on a Picatinny Weaver rail Platform Ring 1 A dedicated mount with a Picatinny Weaver rail used to install on the top of the Bit and additional equipment such as the Armasight MCS Miniature Collimating Sight Video Cable 1 A cable used to connect the analog video
22. ended operational time Takes four CR123A Lithium batteries 1 5V or CR123 type rechargeable batteries 3 2V or 3 7V or two 18650 type rechargeable batteries 3 7V Afocal Doubler for Bit 5X An accessory 2x magnifying lens intended for long range operation Comes complete with an thread adapter and three M2x3 screws that are required to mount the lens to the Bit 5X Hard Shipping Storage Case A protective case used for the shipping storage of the Bit and its accessories PART NO ATAM000004 ATAMO00007 ATAMO000008 ANAF18X039 ANHC000004 2 5 KEY FEATURES Available in two versions with magnification of 5x and 10x High performance CCD camera Bright light tolerance An effective regardless of light conditions in daylight in natural lighting and at nighttime Lightweight and robust design Easy to operate Manually adjustable eyepiece and objective lens Real time display Digitally controlled display brightness Indication of the battery status information on the display Wireless remote control Analog video input NTSC PAL and output PAL Powered by two standard CR123A batteries Power input capability Tripod mountable Digital video recorder optional Serviceability under severe conditions Filled with dry nitrogen to prevent internal fogging Waterproof Limited two year warranty 17 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 INSTALLATION AND MOUNTING 3 1 1 BATTERY INSTALLATION CAUTION Before installing a
23. eporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations 8 1 2 Warranty Information and Registration 8 1 2 1 Warranty Information 8 1 2 2 Limitation of Liability 8 1 2 3 Product Warranty Registration 9 1 2 4 Obtaining Warranty Service 9 1 3 List of Abbreviations 10 2 DESCRIPTION AND DATA 11 2 1 System Description 11 2 2 Bit Specifications 12 2 3 Standard Components 14 2 4 Optional Equipment 16 2 5 Key Features 17 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18 3 1 Installation and Mounting 18 3 1 1 Battery Installation 18 3 1 2 Mounting a Platform Ring to the Bit 18 3 1 3 Fastening an Advanced Wireless Remote Control 19 3 1 4 Installing Additional Equipment on the Bit 19 3 1 5 Connecting Additional Equipment to the Bit 20 3 1 6 Installing an IR Illuminator on the Bit 21 3 1 7 Attaching an Afocal Doubler to the Bit 22 3 1 8 Installing the Bit on a Tripod 22 3 2 Controls and Display Indications 23 3 2 1 Bit Controls 23 3 2 2 IR Illuminator Controls 24 3 3 Operating Procedures 24 3 3 1 Operating the Bit 24 3 3 2 Operating an IR Illuminator 25 3 3 3 Bit Shut Down 26 4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4 1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 4 1 1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services PMCS 4 2 Operator Troubleshooting 4 3 Maintenance 4 3 1 General 4 3 2 Cleaning Procedures 4 3 3 Battery Removal and Replacement 4 4 Return Instructions APPENDIX A List of Spare Parts B Product Warranty Registration Card LIST OF FIGURES FIGURE TITLE 2
24. ery supply or other equipment A detachable Platform Ring makes it possible to mount an IR illuminator or other additional equipment to the top of the device A detachable long range IR illuminator provides additional lighting and enables the use of the Bit in ex tremely low light conditions or total darkness 11 A standard NTSC PAL video input output connector enables an external video display monitor TV or video recorder to be connected to the Bit An external battery power supply or 6 VDC 1A power source can also be connected to the Bit The Bit is powered by two CR 123A 2x3V batteries The Bit is shown in Figure 2 2 The ITEM NO column of Table 2 1 indicates the number used to identify items in Figure 2 2 FIGURE 2 2 BIT DIGITAL NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR SYSTEM DESCRIPTION TABLE 2 1 BIT SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION 1 Objective Lens Cap 8 Eyepiece Focus Ring 2 Objective Lens 9 Eyecup 3 Objective Focus Ring 10 Turn pull Switch 4 Body 11 Connector Cap 5 Button Control Panel 12 Connector 6 Battery Cap 13 Side Picatinny Weaver Rail 7 Eyepiece 14 Tripod Socket 2 2 BIT SPECIFICATIONS TABLE 2 2 SYSTEM DATA ITEM BIT 5X BIT 5X 10X CCD Camera High rate High Resolution Near IR Hypersensitive CCD Camera Pixel CCD Array Format 752x582 CCD Array Spectral Response 0 4 to 1 1 um Resolution 30 SOA 15 SOA Display Type AMOLED SVGA 060 Pixel Display Format 800x600 TABLE 2 2 CONTINUED IT
25. es Return Merchandise Authorization number second sequence Second Of Angle Service Representative Volt Width DESCRIPTION AND DATA 2 1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION The Bit consists of next primary parts a body alens assembly and a eyepiece assembly The equipment comes as shown in Figure 2 1 The figure represents the both 5x and 5x 10x versions of the Bit The Bit is a highly light sensitive device The Bit sensor CCD array reacts to near infrared and visible light and converts the received light into electric charges The controlling circuit converts the entire contents of the two dimensional array to a sequence of voltages that are processed into a continuous analog signal The Bit displays as a result a real time images corresponding to the scene projected onto the focal plane of the sensor BIT 5X 10X FIGURE 2 1 BIT DIGITAL NIGHT VISION MONOCULARS APPEARANCE The main optical electronic components of the Bit include an objective lens an eyepiece a CCD cam era a display a control card and a button control panel The Bit is equipped with a manually adjustable eyepiece focusable objective lens and a digitally con trolled display brightness Information on the battery status is continuously displayed Manufactured for exceptional durability the Bit has a lightweight and robust aluminum body A side Picatinny Weaver rail allows for the installation of an optional Armasight DT Digital Video Re corder extended batt
26. ge is covered with 2 turns of the ring 2 Turn pull Switch Activates the Bit when turned to ON NOTE You must pull the knob before turning in order to activate either ON or STB Activates standby mode when turned to STB see note above Deactivates the Bit when turned to OFF 3 Display Brightness Push the button 3 to decrease the screen brightness Decrease Button 4 Display Brightness Push the button 4 to increase the screen brightness Increase Button 5 Objective Focus Ring Focuses the objective lens Adjusts for sharpest view of the scene The total focus range is covered with three quarter turns of the lens 6 Remote Control Button Activates deactivates the Bit in standby mode To turn the unit on press button once to turn it off press button again Battery Status Indicator The light gray bar in the battery icon indicates the current power a battery icon on the level of the internal battery or remaining battery life the display The totally shaded battery icon indicates the fully charged battery The flashing transparent battery icon indicates a low battery The Battery Status Indicator not show a correct power level when the external battery or power supply is used 23 3 2 2 IR ILLUMINATOR CONTROLS The controls of the optional IR illuminators are shown in Figure 3 11 and defined in Table 3 2 The ITEM NO column indicates the number used to identify items in Figure 3 14 FIGURE 3 11 IR ILLUMIN
27. he applicable warranty period The customer understands and agrees that except for the foregoing warranty no other warranties written or oral statutory 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 1 2 2 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 responsi bility 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 provision of prod ucts sold and services performed by Armasight to the Customer shall not be interpreted construed or regarded either expressly or implied as being for the benefit of or creating any obligation toward any third party or 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
28. input output of the Bit to external display devices a monitor TV or power sources The cable plug A is used for video the plug B is used for external power surse connection Afocal Doubler Bit 5X 10X only 1 2x magnifying lens intended for long range operation Comes complete with an thread adapter and three M2x3 screws that are required to mount the lens to the Bit Operation and Maintenance Manual 1 Provides safety information equipment description mounting procedures operating instructions and preventive maintenance checks and services including a List of Spare Parts Carrying Case 1 A textile bag used for the transportation and storage of the Bit and its accessories 15 2 4 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Optional items are shown in Figure 2 4 and listed in Table 2 9 The ITEM NO column indicates the number used to identify items in Figure 2 4 The PART NO column indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer to identify an item ITEM NO 1 16 FIGURE 2 4 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT TABLE 2 9 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION Digital Video Recorder DT A compact digital video recorder used for video recording storage and playback Can also serve as an external power source Equipped with a remote control External Battery Power Supply 1 The power surce for extended operational time Takes four AA batteries 1 5V or AA rechargeable batteries 1 2V External Battery Power Supply 2 The power source for ext
29. nd or alcohol and cot ton swabs CAUTION Thoroughly dry each item before replacing into the storage carrying case 4 3 4 BATTERY REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT Refer to Part 3 1 1 for battery installation procedures Refer to Part 3 1 6 for IR illuminator battery installation procedure Replace the remote control battery as follows 1 Using a screwdriver unscrew the four screws A Figure 4 1 that secure the cover to the bottom of the unit Remove the cover 2 Replace the battery with new one CR2032 3V Install the battery aligning it polarity markings with those embossed on the compartment 3 Replace the cover and tighten the screws A FIGURE 4 1 ADVANCED WIRELESS REMOTE CONTROL BATTERY INSTALLATION 30 4 4 RETURN INSTRUCTIONS For service repair or replacement please email service armasight com To assist the Service Representative SR with determining if the item is repairable please provide the following information 1 Serial Number of the defective item engraved on bottom of the equipment 2 Thorough description of the malfunction defect or damage 3 An explanation of how the malfunction defect or damage occurred if known If the SR determines that the item is under warranty or should be returned for repair a Return Material Authorization number RMA will be provided When returning the Bit for service or repair the following procedures should be followed to prevent any additional damage
30. ndling In the event a defect that is covered by the warranty occurs during the 2 year period stated above Ar masight at its option will either repair or replace the product and such action on the part of Armasight shall be the full extent of Armasight s liability and the Customer s sole and exclusive remedy This war ranty does not cover a product a used in other than its normal and customary manner b subjected to misuse c subjected to alterations modifications or repairs by the Customer or by any party other than Armasight without prior written consent of Armasight d special order or close out merchan dise 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 dam age that in Armasight s opinion is a result from the mishandling abuse misuse improper storage or improper operation including use in conjunction with equipment which 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 This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser Any breach of this warranty shall be waived unless the customer notifies Armasight at the address noted below within t
31. remote control A detachable long range IR illuminator provides additional lighting and enables the use of the Bit in ex tremely low light conditions or total darkness The Bit is equipped with a standard NTSC PAL video input output function that makes it possible to con nect to an external video monitor or to record images for field documentation or training purposes It also allows the transmission of data from a remote display to that of the Bit The Bit can be used in conjunction with other Armasight equipment such as the Recorder DT Digital Video Recorder and External Battery Power Supply The additional equipment can be mounted onto the Bit s Picatinny Weaver rail or detachable platform ring Extremely reliable and versatile the Bit is a valuable multifunctional addition to any security or hunting 1 1 4 REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS User recommendations for improvements to the device are encouraged Mail your comments to Armasight Inc 815 Dubuque Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 USA Or send an email to info armasight com 1 2 WARRANTY INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION 1 2 1 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 This warranty does not cover the battery or damage caused by leaking batteries nor does it protect against damage due to loss misuse or misha
32. ries with voltage 3 7V max Operational Time up to 7 hr External Power Supply 6VDC 1A 13 TABLE 2 6 ENVIRONMENTAL DATA ITEM DATA Operating Temperature 40 to 50 C 40 to 122 F Storage Temperature 50 to 70 C 58 to 158 F Recoil Resistance 700g Immersion 10m for 30 min TABLE 2 7 IR850W ILLUMINATOR DATA ITEM DATA IR Emitter Type LED Power 500 mW Peak Wavelength 850 nm Illumination Range up to 500 m Divergence 2 to 30 Battery Single CR123A Lithium battery 3V Battery Life at 20 C 68 F From 1 5 hr Full Power to 10 hr 1 4 Power Overall Dimensions with Mount 120x42x38 mm 4 7 1 6 x1 5 Weight with Mount without Battery 102 g 3 6 oz Operating Temperature 30 to 50 C 22 to 122 F Storage Temperature 50 to 70 C 58 to 158 F Environmental Rating Water Resistant Any CR123 type rechargeable batteries with voltage from 3 0V to 3 7V can be used 2 3 STANDARD COMPONENTS The Bit standard components are shown in Figure 2 3 and listed in Table 2 8 The ITEM NO column indicates the number used to identify items in Figure 2 3 10 FIGURE 2 3 BIT STANDARD COMPONENT 14 13 TABLE 2 8 BIT STANDARD COMPONENTS ITEM NO 1 10 12 13 DESCRIPTION QUANTITY Armasight Bit Digital Night Vision Monocular 1 A Digital Night Vision device Objective Lens Cap 1 Protects the objective lens from dirt and mechanical damage and provides protection from light overloa
33. s required 15 Video Cable Inspect for damage Inspect the cable connector for cor Damaged rosion moisture and corroded or defective contacts Clean as required 16 Afocal Doubler Inspect the Afocal Doubler lens optical surfaces for Chipped or cracked Scratches hinder cleanliness scratches chips or cracks Clean as required vision through the equipment Inspect the front cap for cuts tears and dirt Inspect The front cap is torn or cut or is not se the rear cap for ease of installation and dirt Clean as cured to the housing of the lens The required rear cap is damaged Check ease of attaching and removal of the lens Clean Damaged as required OPERATIONAL CHECKS 17 Turn pull Switch Install the batteries Remove the objective lens cap No image Battery icon is flashing in Point the equipment at an object Turn the equipment dicates a low battery on Look for an image on the display Look for a flashing battery icon in the eyepiece viewing area 18 Control Board Ensure the Bit is responsive to control buttons Unresponsive buttons 19 Remote Control Turn the equipment to standby Point the equipment at No image an object Press the remote control button Look for an image on the display Press the button again Turn off the equipment 20 Video Cable Connect an external monitor to the Bit Point the equip No image ment on an object Turn the equipment on Look for an image on the monitor Turn off the Bit Disconnect the moni
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35. tor 21 Long Range IR Insert the battery Mount the IR illuminator onto the Bit No light appears on the wall 28 Illuminator Turn the IR illuminator on Direct the radiated beam at a wall from a distance of about 5 m Look through the Bit A square of light should appear on the wall POST CHECK PROCEDURES Turn off the equipment Replace the objective lens cap Remove the batteries Return the equipment and all accessories to the carry ing case 4 2 OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING The purpose of troubleshooting is to identify the most frequent equipment malfunctions probable causes and corrective actions required Table 4 2 lists the common malfunctions that may be found during the operation or maintenance of the Bit Perform the tests inspections and corrective actions in the order listed This table does not list all of the malfunctions that may occur with your device or all of the tests and corrective actions that may be necessary If you experience an equipment malfunction that is not listed or is not fixed by the corrective actions listed in the table please contact Armasight s Cus tomer Service center TABLE 4 2 OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING MALFUNCTION The Bit fails to activate The Bit is not responsive to control buttons Remote control does not work Poor image quality No image Hindered rotation of the battery cap Light is visible around eyecup PROBABLE CAUSE TEST INSPECTION Ba
36. tteries are missing or improperly in stalled Batteries are dead Batteries surfaces or contacts are dirty or corroded Remote control unit is damaged Remote control battery is dead The equipment is damaged The equipment is damaged Battery is missing or improperly in stalled Battery is dead Battery surfaces or contacts are dirty or corroded Remote control unit is damaged Check objective lens and eyepiece fo cus Check for fogging or dirt on objective lens and eyepiece The equipment is damaged Video cable is damaged The equipment is damaged Dirty cap thread Damaged cap thread Check eyecup resilience CORRECTIVE ACTION Insert batteries or install correctly Replace the batteries Clean the contact surfaces with a pencil eraser and or alcohol and cotton swabs Please contact Customer Support Replace the battery as per Part 4 3 4 Please contact Customer Support Please contact Customer Support Insert battery or install correctly Replace the battery Clean the contact surfaces with a pencil eraser nd or alcohol and cotton swabs a Please contact Customer Support Refocus Clean the lenses as detailed in Part 4 3 2 lease contact Customer Support P Replace the video cable with a new one Please contact Customer Support Please contact Customer Support Clean the thread Replace the cap with a new one Please contact Customer Support If the eyecup is
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