Newcon Optik Microscope & Magnifier Night Vision Scope User's Manual
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1. ccceccscesseetteteeteeeeeeeeseeesessesesaeee JW 2 AAA Dimensions mm not MOFE cceeeee eee eee eeeeeeeess 106X151X74 Weight kg not MOLE cee eeeeetteeeeeeeeeeeeeeerenes 0 5 NOTE As the design is being continuously improved some descriptions may differ from those given above 4 CONSTRUCTION 1 Body 2 Lens Focusing Ring 3 Eye piece Focusing Lever 4 Switch Button for the Scope 5 IR Illuminator Switch 6 IR Illuminator 7 Battery House Cover 8 Lens Cover 9 Carrying Strap 5 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING NEVER OPERATE YOUR NIGHT VISION DEVICE IN DAYLIGHT AREAS WITHOUT THE LENS COVER ON NEVER DIRECT THE LENS IN THE DIRECTION OF BRIGHT LIGHT 5 1 Pre starting procedures 1 Unpack the device In order to replace the batteries unscrew battery house cover 7 and replace the batteries observing the polarity indicated close cover 7 First make sure the lens caps 8 are closed Check the functioning of the device by switching it on click switch 4 and looking through eye piece 3 If power supply and the batteries are O K you will see greenish lit screen Ifthe screen is not lit check the batteries Replace the batteries if necessary If everything works now is a great time to fill the warranty card You can find the unit s serial number on eyepiece focusing ring 3 or lens focusing ring 2 NOTE The scope will remain on for up to several minutes after releasing the ON button Th2. www newcon optik com The defective products should be shipped to In USA 3310 Prospect Ave Cleveland OH 44115 In Canada or overseas 1183 Finch Ave W Suite 302 Toronto ON M3J 2G2 CANADA 7 WARRANTY NEWCON OPTIK warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of the original date of consumer s purchase but no more than 18 months from the date of delivery being indicated and stamped on the acceptance certificate purchase Should your NEWCON product prove defective during this period please bring the product securely packaged in its original container or an equivalent along with proof of the date of original purchase to your NEWCON Dealer NEWCON will repair or at its option replace the product or part thereof which on inspection by NEWCON is found to be defective in materials or workmanship What This Warranty Does Not Cover NEWCON in not responsible for warranty service should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse abuse improper installation neglect damage caused by disasters such as fire flood and lightning improper electrical current or service other than by a NEWCON Authorized Service Postage insurance or shipping costs incurred in presenting your NEWCON product for warranty service are your responsibility Please include a cheques or money order made out to NEWCON OPTIK for the amount of US 10 00 to cover s
3. E DEVICE FOR PROPER OPERATION WHEN BUYING IT PLEASE READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING 1 OVERVIEW MB 2 Night Vision scope is a sophisticated optico electronic observation device designed to allow observations of personnel and orientation in nighttime conditions The unit is utilizing an image intensifier which amplifies available moonlight starlight or man made light The viewer was designed to be easy to use convenient to carry and provide many years of operation THE SOLE OBLIGATION OF NEWCON UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE COVERED PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS SET FORTH HEREIN NEWCON EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY LOST PROFITS GENERAL AND SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES WHICH MAY RESULT FROM BREACH OF ANY WARRANTY OR ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE ANY NEWCON PRODUCT 8 CUSTOMER SUPPORT Should you experience any difficulties with your Newcon OPTIK product consult the enclosed manual If the problem remains unresolved contact our customer support department at 416 663 6963 Our operating hours are 9am 5pm Monday Friday standard East time At no time should equipment be sent back to Newcon without following the instructions of our technical support department Newcon accepts no responsibility for unauthorized returns To locate the NEWCON Authorized Dealer call Tel 416 663 6963 Fax 416 663 9065 E mail newconsales newcon optik com Internet
4. Newcon International Itd 1998 2003 Printed in Canada NEWCON OPTIK OPERATION MANUAL NIGHT VISION SCOPE MB 3 In USA 3310 Prospect Ave Cleveland OH 44115 In Canada 1183 Finch Ave W Suite 302 Toronto ON M3J 2G2 Canada Tel 416 663 6963 Fax 416 663 9065 Email NEWCONSALES NEWCON OPTIK COM Internet www newcon optik com IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read prior to activation You have just purchased a complicated electronic device To operate it properly please read this manual carefully Here are some common Precautions that must be noted NEVER expose the opened objective lens of an active unit in daylight Note 1st generation units will still remain active for a few minutes after switching the unit off At daytime objective lens must be covered by caps There is a tiny hole in the cap to provide enough light for day time operation It is allowed to turn on the unit at daytime but the lenses must he covered by caps e NEVER aim active unit at intense light sources i e lights headlamps campfires the moon etc NEVER reverse the polarity of a battery NEVER disassemble the unit ATTENTION Image quality of the object which is being observed when an image intensifier is functioning depends mainly upon operating characters of this image intensifier Due to this fact black spots which are inherent in the image intensifier may be seen in the field of view of a viewing device Field of view is
5. at the steps of focusing if necessary AT INSUFFICIENT AMBIENT ILLUMINATION Activate switch 4 for switching on the device Press button 5 for switching on IR illuminator Direct the device on the object to be viewed If brightness of the screen is decreasing replace the batteries Take out the batteries during long time periods of non operation of the device 6 TROUBLESHOOTING The scope does not work Check that the batteries are installed properly Check the charge of the batteries Replace if they are weak Do not use old batteries with new ones The image does not appear in focus Bring the inspected object to the center of the image Turning the eye piece focusing lever 3 adjust to achieve the clearest image on the screen Then obtain the most clear cut image of the object 2 COMPONENTS MB 3 is supplied with the following components AAA batteries optional 1 Warranty Registration Card 3 SPECIFICATIONS of MB 3 Magnification X 2 5 0 2 Field of View angl degrees not less 0 cee 26 Minimum Focus Range M sceceeeeeeeeee rererere 0 8 Operating illumination 06 from moon light to star s light Resolving Power angl seconds not more at full MOO oenen ees toed ieee eee 200 at stars light and 1 4 of full moon 350 Dyoptric Compensation Dptr no less 4 Integral illuminator Working Wave Length mm 780 880 Power Supply
6. hipping and handling NEWCON OPTIK may replace any product that has been discontinued or is out of stock by another current product of comparable value and function NEWCON OPTIK DISCLAIMS ANY WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WHETHER OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN Some of the typical activities where the MB 2 will be useful boating search and rescue law enforcement wildlife observation security Features e Totally waterproof construction e Will float on the water if accidentally dropped e Nitrogen purged optics to prevent fogging e One stage image intensifier tube with Multi alkaline photocathode and image tube gain of no less than 500 times ensures observation at 1 4 moon and better conditions e High quality wide angle lens e The built in infra red illuminator allows observations in total darkness i e basement or cave e The internal lens with focusing mechanism ensures adjustment for sharpness for both near and remote objects optional e The eye piece allows Dyoptric adjustment for the eyes of the viewer e Soft rubber eye cap protects from the disturbing lateral light and occasional impacts thus making surveillance more comfortable e Standard and commonly available AAA batteries ensure operation of the device of no less than 10 hours e Two switch buttons ensure separate switching of the night vision device and the IR LED illuminator thus providing econo
7. is is normal NOTE Since the unit is tightly sealed to remain waterproof lever 3 will not rotate easily 5 2 Testing of operation Turn on the device using switch 4 Lens cap 8 must be on Direct the device on an object placed within 40 50 m from the viewer Turning the eye piece 3 try to achieve the sharpest image on the screen of the image tube For close focusing rotate the front lens 2
8. mic use of batteries power e Original compact design and ergonomic shape make the device handy and comfortable to hold with one hand Warning After transportation or keeping the device at temperature lower than 25 C 13 F the device must be warmed up to ambient temperature from 20 C 4 F to 40 C 104 F during 2 3 hours Precaution MB 3 is a precision optical instrument equipped with electronics Therefore it should be handled with due care e Keep your device away from direct sunlight impacts dust moisture and sudden changes of temperatures e Do not touch the optical surfaces with fingers Doing so may damage the anti reflection coating e Cleaning of optical surfaces is possible only with professional camera lens cleaning supplies e To clean the exterior of the device use only a soft clean cloth e Do not take the cover off the lens if not necessary e Keep away from heating appliances and central heating e Make sure to switch off the unit during periods of non operation and when storing the device for long period of time e Do not apply superfluous efforts at work with lens assembly agile elements and thread connections e Due to considerable optical magnification of the eye piece some small structures inside the tube coating in the form of dark and or white points may be seen in the field of view which does not affect the serviceability of the device e The resolving power resolution may change i
9. n the direction from the center towards the perimeter of the field of view This is an inherent feature of the image tube type utilized in the device We would recommend to place the scene of observation in the center of the field of view If the view still does not seem in focus clean the lenses they could be foggy or dusty Unit flashes It is normal for the unit to flash within the first 2 minutes of activation If the flashing continues afterwards the following is a possible cause bright environment even with the cap closed Condensation accumulates on the parts It is O K to use the scope in cold However when the unit is brought from the cold into a warm environment it has to warm up for up to 5 hours not minutes Only then it is allowed to turn it ON again Visibility decreases and or disappears Bright light sources moon projectors or headlights may cause visibility to degrade or even completely disappear Move the scope away from the light source immediately The image should be restored in within 2 minutes Poor atmospheric conditions such as fog haze or extremely dark environments will decrease the visibility distance of the unit 5 3 Operation at night AT MOON LIGHT Take off the lens cover 8 Turn on the device using switch 4 Turning the eye piece focusing lever 3 adjust to achieve the most clear image on the screen Then obtain the most clear cut image of the object focusing with ring 2 Repe
10. shown below Central zone Boundary zone Periphery zone Permissible defects which may be seen in the field of viewing device are given in the table Type of Zone Size of black spots Number of black spots mm spots Central Up to 0 073 Not limited e of diame From 0 073 to 0 150 H 5 5 mm From 0 150 to 0 294 Immovable ndary From 0 073 to 0 150 ircle of diame From 0 150 to 0 294 5 9 0 mm From 0 294 to 0 400 Periphery circle of diamete Not limited Not limited 9 0 11 0 sitet Entire field Moving circle of diameter From 0 150 to 0 294 1 11 0 mm 9 ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE NIGHT VISION DEVICE MB 3 Serial Number Model MB 3 corresponds to technical conditions ADSH 3 807 020 TU and is admitted for use Date of production Place for seal Quality inspector Signature NEVER connect the unit to external power sources ALWAYS remove batteries when not in use for a long period ALWAYS keep the objective lenses covered when not in use ALWAYS store in a warm dry place when not in use CONTENTS 1 Overview i Application and Features of MB 3 ii Warning iii Precautions 2 Components 3 Specifications 4 Construction 5 Operating Instructions 5 1 Pre starting procedures 5 2 Testing of operation 5 3 Operation at night 6 Troubleshooting 7 Warranty 8 Customer support 9 Acceptance Certificate THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING MB 3 NIGHT VISION DEVICE PLEASE DEMAND TO CHECK TH
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