ATN PS-23 User's Manual
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1. terpreted construed or regarded either expressly or implied as being for the benefit of or cre ating any obligation toward any third party of legal entity outside ATN and the Customer ATN s obligations under this Agreement extend solely to the Customer ATN s liability hereunder for damages regardless of the form or action shall not exceed the fees or other charges paid to ATN by the customer or customer s dealer ATN 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 war ranty a breach of agreement negligence strict liability or any other theory of liability PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION In order to validate the warranty on your product ATN must receive a completed Product Warranty Registration Card for each unit Please complete the form below and immediately mail it to our Service Center ATN Corporation 20 South Linden Ave Suite 1B South San Francisco CA 94080 Products qualifying for warranty repair will be either repaired or replaced within 10 business days of receipt of merchandise unless the customer is notified otherwise OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service on your unit take or send the product postage paid with a copy of your sales receipt to our service c2. 23 while tion FLIP UP HEADSET remaining almost totally invisible to the naked eye To turn the IR on draw and rotate the operation knob to IR posi It is important to remember that the IR illuminator is simply an infra red light source and like any light source it may loose its effective ness over a great distance FITTING THE HEADGEAR 1 Fit the head gear to your head size Adjust the head gear fist before attaching the PS 23 to it 2 Loosen all the straps and place the head gear onyour head 3 Tighten the straps until the head gear fits firmly GOOGLES INSTALLATION AND AJUSTMENT Now you are ready to mount the PS 23 on to your headgear 1 Remove the already adjusted head gear from your head 2 Push button 1 and insert the bracket 2 of the PS 23 to the rail of the headset 3 Place the head gear with PS 23 onto your head 4 Loosen the screw 3 and move the unit along the rail for eye relief adjustment The PS 23 headset has a flip up mechanism Push the button 4 on the side of mount and lift the unit up until the unit fixates in the top position Push same button to lower PS 23 to viewing position PROTECTIVE SYSTEM The automatic highlight protective system analyzes light exposure with the sensor If the level of light exposure exceeds allowable the red indicator will turn on If high light exposure is kept more than 10 seconds the device automatically will off If you move the uni
3. PS 23 NIGHT VISION GOGGLES user s guide Important Export Restrictions Commodities prod ucts technologies and services contained in this manual are subject to one or more of the export control laws and regulations of the U S Government and they fall under the control jurisdiction of either the US Department of State or the US BIS Department of Commerce It is unlawful and strictly prohibited to export or attempt to export or a ne transfer or sell any hardware or technical data AMERICAN or furnish any service to any foreign person whether abroad or in the United States for which a license or writ TECHNOLOGIES ten approval of the U S Government is required without NETWORK first obtaining the required license or written approval CORP from the Department of the U S Government having jurisdiction Diversion contrary to U S law is prohibited One 8 volt battery Sensor of protective system 0 25m to Infinity focus Rotating rubber eyepiece 24mm F 1 1 2 lens for maximum clarity Built in infra red illuminator Single switch button operation Protective cover daylight filters 5 6 Diopter Mounting NEN thread gt SPECIFICATIONS Generation 2nd 2nd 3rd 4th PS 23 helmet mount Magnification 1X optional 3X optional Detection range 200 Gen 2 or 350 Gen 3 m y Recognition range 150 Gen 2 or 300 Gen 3 m y Lens System 24
4. enter ATN Corporation at the address noted above All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct postage ATN will not be responsible for improper postage or missing or damaged merchandise during shipment 6 For customer service and technical support please contact American Technologies Network Corp North American Office 20 South Linden Ave Suite 1B South San Francisco CA 94080 Toll Free Phone 800 910 2862 Phone 650 875 0130 fax 650 875 0129 European Office phone 44 0 870 0111286 fax 44 0 845 3349142 The following countries can use our toll free number 00 800 9102 8620 Austria France Germany Holland Italy Spain Sweden Switzerland www atncorp com 2006 ATN Corporation
5. he IR beam is focusable to change the field of coverage To change the beam width slightly turn the IR lens You could change the IR control panel fitting your needs The screw tool included into the set should be used for weakening the fixing screw located on the IR Rotate the IR placing it in the most conven ient position Tighten the screw with the screw tool to fix the new position For installation 1R450 use adapter with Picatinny rail Mount the adapt 3X LENSES optionat The additional 3X Afocal Lenses a for PS 23 transform it to 3X binocular To install 3X Afocal Lenses screw it on the front lens of PS 23 Adapter CAMERA ADAPTER coptionat To use your PS 23 with a 35mm camera or camcorder you will need the following 1 If you plan to use a camcorder then your camcorder must have a MACRO feature Most modern camcorders today have a MACRO feature built in 2 If you plan to use a 35mm camera you will need aMACRO lens If you don t have one we advise that you contact your local camera store 3 You may or may not need a STEP UP or STEP DOWN ring in order to adapt the camera adapter to your lens NOTE The camera adapter comes with 37mm and 52mm threads If you need other sizes your local camera store should be able to help e Remove the rubber eyecup from the PS 23 e Screw the camera adapter onto the front of the lens on your Video camera s lens or your 35mm camera s lens e Loosen the three set screws o
6. ition to turn the unit on The protec tive lens cover still attached to the lens Do not turn the unit on in the daytime without the protective lens cap on You should see green glow in the eyepiece e Observe the scene and adjust the diopter for optimal image clarity e You may now enter a dark environment or simply shut the lights off in order to darken the room e Next remove the lens cap daylight filter Adjust the front lens for the distance of the focus You should not have to readjust the diopter e To turn the unit off rotate the operation knob from ON position to OFF position FOCUSING To focus the PS 23 first you will need to adjust the diopter Simply turn the diopter clockwise until it stops Then while looking through the diopter at an object slowly turn the diopter back coun ter clockwise until the grain in the image is sharp NOTE We suggest that you focus the diopter during daylight with the filter on Next focus the front lens until the image and the grain are both sharp When you are in low light con ditions and the daylight filter is off you may focus the front lens to receive sharp image the diopter should not be adjusted NOTE The front lens should be readjusted as you view objects at different distances INFRA RED ILLUMINATOR Built in Infra red Infra red illuminators or IR illuminators are common to night vision Illuminator The IR light greatly enhances the performance of the PS
7. mm F1 1 2 Field of view 0 40 Interpupillary adjustment 55mm 72mm Range of Focus 0 25m to ex Lenses oplional Power Supply 3 volt battery CR123A Battery Life 35 hours 10 hours with IR illuminator Operating Temp 40 C to 40 C Waterproo 6 20 m for 1 hour Dimensions 151x85x120 mm 6 x 3 4 x 4 7 Weight ncccdeccsncseceaceucens 0 7kg 1 5 Ib The information in this manual furnished for information use only is subject to change without notice is not to be construed as a commitment by ATN Corp ATN Corp assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book 2006 ATN Corp All right reserved FEATURES e High Quality light intensifier tube protection unit will turn off automatically if e Super fast lens system provides the user exposed to excessive light for more than 10 with a clear and sharp image seconds If the unit is move away from the bright light it will reactivate automatically e Built in Infra Red illuminator lets you see cans 7 even in total darkness e Rugged and versatile design e 3x lenses optional e Single switch knob operation e Adjustable Flip up headmount for hands e Camera camcorder adaptable free use e Uses one 3V lithium battery e IR on and Low Battery indicators e Environmental Water resistantr e Automatic brightness control for high ligh
8. n the camera adapter e Place the camera adapter over the PS 23 s eyepiece e Tighten the three set screws to fit snugly to the PS 23 s eyepiece e You may need to focus the 35mm camera or video camera in combination with the PS 23 in order to get the sharpest possible image e We suggest that you find an open space to work in Focus the PS 23 so that the scene is at its sharpest For best results you should disable the auto focus if any on either the 35mm camera or the video camera and manually focus the 35mm camera or the video camera Once the image is sharp then simply adjust the PS 23 s front lens to change focus An important part to remember is that you are not taking a picture of an object that is far away from you but you are actually taking a picture of a phosphorous screen of the PS 23 that is only 2 3 inches away WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS e Always remember to turn off the scope when it is not in use If you do not plan on using your scope for a period of more than 10 days you should remove the batteries e Keep lens cap on when notin use e Avoid contact with dust steam and gas e The scope are not harmful to the user or the environment e Do not disassemble it will void your warranty e Evaluate the scopes function by looking through it in a lit environment with the lens cap put on Never use in daylight without the daylight filter lens cap on Do not surpass ten minutes of test ing e Never point the sco
9. njunction with equipment which is electrically or mechani cally incompatible with or of inferior quality to the product as well as failure to maintain the envi ronmental 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 COMPONENTS 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 waived unless the customer notifies ATN 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 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 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ATN 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 re sponsibility of the Customer ATN 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 products sold and services performed by ATN to the Customer shall not be in
10. pe at a bright light source e Adverse atmospheric conditions such as fog smog or haze and a lack of ambient light moon or starlight may diminish the effective viewing distance All technical data for this unit was compiled in a controlled environment e If you use the rubber eyecaps for a long period of time you may suffer skin inflammation If you develop any symptoms consult a doctor immediately TROUBLESHOOTING Q Flashes flickers or clicking occur while operating S If it occurs within the first five minutes of inserting new batteries it is normal and the device will resume normal operation soon thereafter If it occurs for more than 10 minutes contact for service instructions Q Dark spots on screen S These are either cosmetic blemishes in the intensifier tube or dust particles Q Screen becomes darker than at previous use S Replace batteries If problem persists contact your dealer or other authorized service repre sentative for service instructions Q Image not clear S Adjust objective lens and or the eyepiece ATN LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY ATN Limited Lifetime Warranty is limited to the product being free of manufacturer defects in materi als and workmanship In regards to night vision products the image intensifier tube is warranted to be free from manufacturer defects for a period of 2 years defects do not include minor black spots or blemishes in viewing area ATN will repair or replace said produc
11. t away from the bright light after it shuts off the unit will turn back on If short term actuation of a sight in a highlight condition for check of serviceability is necessary the sensor should be closed by a cover NOTE The automatic highlight protective system and automatic brightness control system do not protect a sight from damage by bright light sources a fire headlights of the automobile lanterns etc Do not point the device at a bright light source AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF SYSTEM The automatic shut off system turn the power off when the device is upright on the flip up headset When device is returned into the working position the system turn the power on again 450 MW INFRA RED ILLUMINATOR optionat The 450 mW IR Illuminator works on a separate battery from the main unit To install the battery Battery IR Brightness Adjustment unscrew cap and insert battery in the same direc Housing IR Elevation tion as depicted by the diagram on the IR To in stall the 450mW IR Illuminator to the scope screw the adapter into the thread on the scope Install IR to the rail of adapter and screw fixator The IR illuminator control buttons are located on its side To switch the Digital IR illuminator on off press and buttons simultaneously When the IR illuminator is switched on you can see the Easton green LED lit By pushing the buttons and l IR Fo usin you may adjust the IR brightness Screw IR Windage g T
12. t e Lifetime warranty APPLICATION The PS 23 Night Vision goggles is one of the most versatile night vision devices available This unit can be handheld head mounted for hands free usage it is camera camcorder adaptable and can be 3x binocular The intergrated IR illuminator enhances the ability of the user to read maps and oper ate in confined zero light areas The PS 23 is available with several image intensifier options to meet a wide array of specification requirements The PS 23 night vision goggles is a complex opticoelectronic system for individual use The device consists of the objective lens assembly eyepiece and the body The body contains an image inten sifier tubes assembly with an integrated high voltage power source and the battery housing Objective lens protective cover is intended to protect the objective lens from dust and scratches It also will act as a daylight filter allowing you to test the scope in daylight or other bright light situa tions The pinhole in the center of the protective cover allows the user to check the operation ability of the device in daylight conditions NOTE Do not test the scope in daylight conditions even with the daylight filter lens cap on for more than ten 10 minutes OPERATION e Take the goggles out of the case e Install the battery 3 Volt CR123A into the housing with the polarity order as shown on the scope e Rotate the operation knob from OFF position to ON pos
13. ts or part thereof which upon inspection by ATN are found to be defective in materials or workmanship As a condition to the ob ligation of ATN to repair or replace said product the product must be returned to ATN together with proof of purchase satisfactory to ATN This warranty does not cover damages caused by misuse or improper handling This warranty is null and void if modification or maintenance is provided by parties other than ATN Corp In the event a defect that is covered by the foregoing warranty occurs during the applicable period stated above ATN at its option will either repair or replace the product and such action on the part of ATN shall be the full extent of ATN s liability and the Customer s sole and exclusive remedy This warranty 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 of by any party other than ATN without prior written consent of ATN d special order or close out merchandise or merchandise sold as is by either ATN or the ATN dealer or e mer chandise that has been discontinued by the manufacturer and either parts or replacement units are not available due to reasons beyond the control of ATN ATN shall not be responsible for any defects or damage that in ATN s opinion is a result from the mishandling abuse misuse improper storage or improper operation including use in co
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