ATN NVG-7 operator`s manual
Contents
1. h mh h 0 Lh Lh c 1 a OONAN 1 N 1 Il 2 YVNNNNNNNN 2 14 2 16 SECTION OPERATIONAL DEFECTS 3 1 Zeroing Operational Defects 3 1 1 Shading 3 1 2 Edge Glow 3 1 3 Flashing Flickering or Intermittent Operation 3 1 4 Cosmetic Blemishes SECTION IV MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 4 1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services PMCS 4 1 1 Purpose of PMCS 4 1 2 Frequency of Performing PMCS 4 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 4 3 Maintenance Procedures 4 3 1 NVG7 Maintenance 4 3 2 Cleaning Procedures 4 4 Head Mount Maintenance 4 4 1 Removal and Installation of Browpad 4 4 2 Removal and Installation of Chinstrap 4 4 3 Removal and Installation of Chin Cup 4 4 4 Preparing for Extended Storage Appendix A Estimation of Ambient Illumination Level A 1 WW WW 0 5 NNN Co N HAHA A BRA A HAAS oo Appendix B Spare Parts List B 1 Appendix C Removal and Installation of Image Intensifier C 1 For Technical Information INFO 1 SECTION I INTRODUCTION 11 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 1 GOGGLES This manual contains instructions for use in operating and maintain ing the ATN NVG 7 Throughout this manual the ATN NVG 7 will be referred to as the goggles or the NVG 7 1 1 2 REPORTS Reports from the user on recommendations for improvemen2. IR450 in the bracket of the NVG 7 3 Tighten the fixing screw tightly FIXING SCREW BRACKET FIGURE 2 13 IR450 INSTALLATION 2 1 8 ADAPTER TO MIL SPEC HEAD HELMET MOUNT Adapter to Mil spec head helmet mount allows to attach the NVG 7 to the Mil spec head helmet mount ADAPTER FIXING SCREW BRACKET FIGURE 2 14 ADAPTER TO MIL SPEC HEAD HELMET MOUNT INSTALLATION This adapter can be mounted on the bracket of NVG 7 1 Loosen the adapter fixing screw 2 Insert rail of the adapter in the bracket of the NVG 7 3 Tighten the the adapter fixing screw 4 Align the adapter and the head helmet mount as shown on the Figure 2 12 Slide the goggles rearwards until the alignment boss aligns with the alignment groove on the head helmet mount Push until the goggles locks into the head helmet mount FIGURE 2 15 MOUNT OF NVG 7 WITH ADAPTER TO MIL SPEC HEAD HELMET MOUNT INSTALLATION 2 10 2 2 OPERATING PROCEDURES 2 2 1 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The NVG7 is designed to adjust for different users and corrects for most differences The controls of the goggles are shown on Figure 2 16 The functions of controls and indicators are described in the Table 2 2 HEAD MOUNT BATTERY HOUSING SINGLE SWITCH BUTTON OPERATION LENS PROTECTIVE BUILT IN INFRA RED COVER ILLUMINATOR MOUNTING BRACKET BATTERY ADAPTER DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT RINGS 0 25M TO INFINITY FOCUS BATTERY HOUSING CAP EYE CUPS FI
3. Indicator If the red indicator in the FOV starts flickering it means there might be about 20 of battery charge left It is time to change your battery TABLE 1 1 SPECIFICATION SYSTEM RESOLUTION SUBJECT TO TUBE RESOLUTION Over 65 MECHANICAL DATA Dimensions 6 3 xX 2 5 x 4 Length x Width x Height 160 x 60 x 102 mm Weight 1 11b 0 5 kg ELECTRICAL DATA Battery One AA 1 5 V or CR123A 3 V Cell Life at 20 C AA Alkaline Battery 30 hours 123A Lithium Battery 60 hours OPTICAL DATA Magnification 1X 3X 5X 8X optional Objective Lens Focal Length Objective Lens F number Field of View Diopter Adjustment Focus Range 0 25 m to infinity Interpupillary Distance 58 72mm ENVIRONMENTAL DATA Operating Temperature 40 to 50 C Storage Temperature 50 to 70 Illumination Required Natural night illumination overcast starlight to moonlight 1 2 2 NVG7 STANDARD COMPONENTS The NVG 7 standard components are shown in Figure 1 3 and pre sented in Table 1 6 3 1 7 6 2 4 5 EIE Hm FIGURE 1 3 NVG 7 STANDARD COMPONENTS TABLE 1 2 NVG 7 STANDARD COMPONENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION ATN NVG 7 Objective Lens Cap 1 Eye Cups 1 Battery Adapter 1 Flip up Goggle Kit 1 Soft Bag 1 s OperatingManual 3 1 ATN NVG 7 Goggles The NVG 7 night vision device with 1x magnification 2 Objective Lens Cap A cap used to protect the lens and for testi
4. completing the Night Vision Goggles NVG7 here in after referred to as NVG7 Therefore in case of failure of any part or assembly User could re place it by ordering the corresponding part assembly from the Spare Parts List The amount and assortment of the spare parts needed should be arranged with each contract individually TABLE B 1 ATN NVG7 SPARE PARTS LIST PART NO DESCRIPTION FIG ITEM 201211 700 Night Vision Goggles Lens Bi 2 Bracket Bi 3 AT 203 029701 Body dB 201212 700 Accessories 1 From the Kit B2 Carrying Case 2 AT201213 700 Accessories 2 Optional B3 AT202571888 NVBBXKit BS B 1 TABLE B 1 ATN NVG7 SPARE PARTS LIST PART NO DESCRIPTION AT 301524 801 AT 302301 001 Adapterto Mil spec Head Helmet Mount B AT 302301 002 MICH Helmet Mount Kit AT 302301 003 PAGST Helmet Mount Kit 3 uro m GR UR 2 FIGURE B 2 ACCESSORIES 1 FROM THE KIT B 2 FIGURE B 3 ACCESSORIES 2 OPTIONAL APPENDIX C REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF IMAGE INTENSIFIER The image intensifier can be removed and installed without perform ing any disassembly of the housing It requires only removing the objective lens The airtight seal will be broken and the final assembly must be nitrogen purged to eliminate moisture within the goggles BODY DE HOUSING INTENSIFIER OBJECTIVE LENS FIGURE C 1 IMAGE INTENSIFI
5. direct the lens to the bright light 2 12 2 2 3 OPERATIONS IN THE DARK CONDITIONS CAUTION Bright sources such as light of fire headlights searchlights etc can damage the NVG 7 Avoid exposing the NVG 7 to these types light sources For start the operations in dark conditions 1 Make visual estimation of the illumination level in the viewing area is less than 1 lux late twilight sky conditions 2 Remove the front lens cap and place it over the lens housing 4 Push the button A green glow will appear in the eyepiece after a slight delay 5 Observe the scene and adjust focus 2 2 4 FOCUSING To focus the NVG 7 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 counter clock wise until the grain in the image is sharp DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT 5X LENS FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 8X LENS FOCUS ADJUSTMENT RING FIGURE 2 17 NVG 7 FOCUSING 2 13 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 conditions 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 differ ent distances 2 2 5 IRILLUMINATOR OPERATION A Built in Infra Red Illu
6. to make sure the eyepiece is not too tight or too loose Diopter Adjust ment Rings Inspect for dirt dust and cracked or torn cups Inspect for bent broken or improperly fitting eyecups If necessary clean with water Eyecups Rotate objective lense focus rings to ensure free move ment Objective Lens Focus Ring Refer to Section V Opera tion Defects to inspect for operational defects Viewed Image Carrying Case Inspect for dirt dust or cor rosion If necessary clean socket with water Remove all items and shake out loose dirt or foreign mate rial Inspect for tears cuts excess wear or damage to mounting clips NOT FUNCTION ING AT OPTIMAL LEVELIF Adapter is miss ing contacts damaged or cor roded Binding not moving freely or too loose Binding or not moving freely Flickering flash ing edge glow or shading is observed Inspect for cracked torn or 4 2 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Table 4 2 lists common malfunctions that you may find in your equip ment Perform the tests inspections and corrective actions in the order they appear in the table This table cannot list all the malfunctions that may occur all the tests and inspections needed to find the fault or all the corrective actions needed to correct the fault If the equipment malfunction is not listed or actions listed do not correct the fault notify ATN or your point of Purchase TABLE 4 2
7. ALLATION A Install standard CR123A batteries as follows 1 Unscrew the battery cap 2 Insert CR123 battery observing the polarity as indicated 3 Replace the battery cap and screw cap hand tight CR123 BATTERY BATTERY CAP FIGURE 2 1 CR123A TYPE BATTERY INSTALLATION B Install AA batteries as follows 1 Unscrew the battery cap 2 Screw the AA battery adapter in to the battery housing 3 Insert the AA battery observing the polarity as indicated 4 Replace the battery cap and screw cap hand tight AA BATTERY ADAPTER AA BATTERY BATTERY CAP FIGURE 2 2 AA TYPE BATTERY INSTALLATION 2 1 2 FLIP UP HEAD MOUNT INSTALLATION A Fitting the head mount Adjust the head mount first before attaching the NV unit to it 1 Loosen all the straps and place the head mount on your head 2 Fit the head mount to your head size Tighten the back straps and fixate it with Velcro tape 3 Then secure the top straps This one is rather tight so you might need to remove it from your head when you are adjusting the straps 4 And last you will need to tighten the chin strap FIGURE 2 3 FLIP UP HEAD MOUNT B Goggles installation and adjustment Now you are ready to mount the NV goggles onto head mount TOP STRAPS BUTTONB BUTTONA BACK STRAPS SCREW CHIN STRAP FIGURE 2 4 HEAD MOUNT OF NVG 7 1 Remove the already adjusted head mount from head 2 Loosen the screw push the button A and insert the bra
8. ATN NVG 7 NIGHT VISION GOGGLES NVG7 OPERATOR S MANUAL REV 1 AUGUST 2010 operator s manual Important Export Restrictions Commodities products 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 otherwise transfer or sell any hardware ortechnical data or AMERICAN furnish any service to any foreign person whether abroad TECHNOLOGIES or in the United States for which a license or written NETWORK approval of the U S Government is required without first CORP obtaining the required license or written approval from the Department of the U S Government having jurisdiction Diversion contrary to U S law is prohibited Register your product warranty online at www atncorp com warranty The information in this manual is furnished for information use only is subject to change without notice cannot 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 2010 ATN Corp All right reserved SAFETY SUMMARY STUDY CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL BEFORE TURNING ON AND OPERATING THIS PRODUCT CAUTIONS NVG 7 night vision units are precision optico electroni
9. E The NVG 7 maintenance consists of external inspection of its com ponents for serviceability cleaning and installation of the standard and optional accessories Maintenance instructions covered else where in this manual PMCS troubleshooting etc are not repeated in this section CAUTION The NVG 7 is a precision electron optical instrument and must be handled carefully at all times to prevent damage 4 3 2 CLEANING PROCEDURES 1 2 Gently brush off any dirt from the goggles body using only a clean Soft cloth Moisten the cloth with fresh water and gently wipe the external surfaces except lenses Dry any wet surfaces except lenses with another dry and clean Soft cloth Using lens brush carefully remove all loose dirt from the lenses Slightly dampen a cotton swab with ethanol and lightly and slowly wipe the lenses Clean the glass surfaces by circular movements from the centre to the edge not touching the lens holder and changing cotton swab after each circular stroke Repeat this step until the glass surfaces are clean CAUTION Dry thoroughly each item before replacing into the storage case 4 4 HEAD MOUNT MAINTENANCE 4 4 1 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BROWPAD 1 Remove old browpad Figure 4 1 by grasping the headband 2 Replace the browpad by gently pressing on the new browpad and smoothing out any wrinkles in new browpad FIGURE 4 1 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BROWPAD 4 4 2 REMO
10. E MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES PMCS 4 1 1 PURPOSE OF PMCS PMCS is performed daily when in use to be sure that the NVG7 is ready at all times Procedures listed in Table 4 1 are a systematic inspection of the NVG 7 that will enable you to discover defects that might cause the sight to fail on a mission 4 1 2 FREQUENCY OF PERFORMING PMCS The frequency of performing PMCS is as follows 1 Daily when the NVG 7 is in use 2 When it is removed from the case for any reason TABLE 4 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES FOR NVG7 LOCATION ITEM NOT FUNCTION TO CHECK PROCEDURE ING AT OPTIMAL SERVICE LEVELIF SEQ NO Open carrying case inventory Not Current items Previously recorded faults on Fault not cor maintenance records rected GOGGLES 1 Maintenance Scratches or chips hinder vision with gog gles turned on or if cracks are present Inspect lenses for dirt fingerprint residue chips or cracks If necessary clean and dry lens with water and lens tissue Optical Surfaces Inspect for cracks or damage Scratches and gouges are OK if operation is not affected Cracked or dam aged External Surfaces 4 2 LOCATION ITEM TO CHECK SERVICE SEQ PROCEDURE NO OCEDU Check to make sure battery Battery adapter is present Remove Adapter Com battery adapter and inspect partment for corrosion moisture cor roded or defective contacts Rotate diopter adjustment ring
11. EFECTS 3 1 3 1 ZEROING OPERATIONAL DEFECTS Operational defects refer to the reliability of the image intensifiers and are an evidence of instability Their identification shall be a valid rea son to immediately refuse to accept the ATN NVG 7 These include shading edge glow flashing flickering and intermittent operation 3 1 1 SHADING If shading is persistent you will not see a fully circular image Figure 3 1 Shading is very dark and you cannot see an image through it Shading always begins on the edge and migrates inward eventually across the entire image area Shading is a high contrast area with a distinct line of demarcation Contact ATN or point of purchase for warranty repair procedures FIGURE 3 1 SHADING NOTE Make sure the shading is not the result of improper exit pupil posi tion 3 1 2 EDGE GLOW Edge glow is a bright area sometimes sparkling in the outer portion of the viewing area Figure 3 2 To check for edge glow block out all light by cupping a hand over the lenses If the image tubes are displaying edge glow the bright area will still show up Contact ATN or point of purchase for warranty repair procedures EDGE GLOW FIGURE 3 2 EDGE GLOW 3 1 3 FLASHING FLICKERING OR INTERMITTENT OPERATION The image may appear to flicker or flash If there is more than one flicker check for loose battery adapter or weak battery Contact ATN or point of purchase for warranty repair procedure
12. ER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION C 1 INITIAL SETUP Test Facility Clean station in the electronic repair service area Materials Parts 1 Image intensifier 2 Cotton tipped applicators 3 Isopropyl alcohol WARNING Toxic Material The image intensifier s phosphor screen contains toxic materials If an image intensifier breaks be extremely careful to avoid inhal ing the phosphor screen material Do not allow the material to come in contact with the mouth or open wounds on the skin If the phosphor screen material contacts your skin wash it off immediately with soap and water If you inhale swallow any phosphor screen material drink a lot of water induce vomiting and seek medical attention as soon as possible C 1 NOTE Confirm the image intensifier is out of the warranty period before replacing the image intensifier If in the warranty period If not in the warranty period C 2 REMOVAL 1 2 Remove objective lens CAUTION Handle image intensifier gently to prevent damage Set image intensifier only on the contact end Treat suspected defective image intensifiers as though they are good so they are not dam aged when returned to Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office DRMO Gently ease out image intensifier from within wired body housing Pull out straight forward from housing 3 If image intensifier is not defective wrap in lens paper to protect and store in a clean dry place C 3 INSTALLATI
13. GURE 2 16 NVG 7 CONTROLS AND MAIN ELEMENTS 2 11 TABLE 2 2 NVG 7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS CONTROLS FUNCTION Focuses eyepiece lens without the need for Diopter Adjustment glasses Adjusts for sharper image of intensifier screen ee Focuses objective lens Adjusts for sharpest Objective Lens Focus image of viewed object Controls Unit power and built in IR Illuminator To turn the unit on and off press the button Short press less than 1 5 sec To turn the built in IR illuminator on push button by long press more than 1 5 sec Single Switch Button Operation When built in IR illuminator is ON the indicator in the FOV will lights red When the battery is low the red indicator in the FOV starts blinking Indicator in FOV 2 2 2 PREPARATION FOR OPERATION For checking the device in daytime conditions or in a light room 1 Make sure the battery is installed as indicated on the NVG7 body 2 Make sure the lens cap is attached to the front lens 3 Turn on the device by short pressing button After this you can start observing scene through the oculars The greenish lit screen of the image tube means that the device is working normally 4 Direct the NVG 7 at an object located 15 25 yards m from you and obtain a sharp image by turning eyepieces see section 2 2 3 5 Turn off the device by short pressing button again CAUTION Never use your night vision device in daylight areas without the lens cover on Never
14. ON 1 2 If the image intensifier is defective replaceit with a new image intensifier CAUTION Use care when opening shipping container to prevent damage Treat defective image intensifier carefully so it can be returned to DRMO undamaged Do not force the image intensifier into the wired housing NOTE Retain packaging material for use when returning defective image intensifiers to DRMO Clean both ends of image intensifier with cotton tipped applica tors and isopropyl alcohol 3 Slide the image intensifier contacts end first into the opening of the wired housing so the groove on the side of the image intensi fier engages the ridge inside the opening of the wired housing 4 Install the objective lens B 4 FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION ATN CORP 1341 San Mateo Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 800 910 2862 650 989 5100 tel 650 875 0129 fax www atncorp com info 9 atncorp com INFO 1 For customer service and technical support please contact American Technologies Network Corp North American Office 1341 San Mateo Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 phone 800 910 2862 650 989 5100 fax 650 875 0129 European Office The following countries can use our toll free number 00 800 9102 8620 Austria France Germany Holland Italy Spain Sweden Switzerland For other countries please use 38 048 7770214 or 38 048 7770345 www atncorp com 2010 ATN Corporation
15. PTION QTY 6 Mi spechardcase 1 NVB8X Kit is shown in Figure 1 5 and listed in Table 1 6 dii s 1 2 LL n 4 FIGURE 1 7 NVB8X KIT TABLE 1 6 NVB8X KIT ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY 6 Mi spechardcase tC 1 IR 450 Kit A 450 mW infrared illuminator is powerfull for long range night vision in the total darkness 2 3X Lens Mountable on the ATN NVG 7 to enhance range performance 1 11 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5X Lens Mountable on the ATN NVG 7 to enhance range performance 8X Lens Mountable on the ATN NVG 7 to enhance range performance NVB 5X Kit Allows ATN NVG 7 to enhance range performance in total dark ness with 5x magnification and 450mW long range IR Illumina tor NVB 8X Kit Allows ATN NVG 7 to enhance range performance in total dark ness with 8x magnification and 450mW long range IR Illumina tor Universal Helmet Mount Kit Provides mount interface for the ATN NVG 7 to a range of bal listic helmets MICH Helmet Mount Kit This kit contain MICH helmet mount and adapter which allows to attach the NVG 7 to the MICH helmet mount PAGST Helmet Mount Kit This kit contain PAGST helmet mount and adapter which allows to attach the NVG 7 to the PAGST helmet mount 10 Adapter to Mil spec head helmet mount This item allows to attach the NVG 7 to the Mil spec head hel met mount SECTION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 2 1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2 1 1 BATTERY INST
16. TN 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 merchandise 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 conjunction with equipment which is electrically or mechanically incompat ible 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 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 war ranty 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 discl
17. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR NVG 7 Goggles fail to activate Poor image quality Light visible around eye cups Diopter adjust ment cannot be made MALFUNCTION TEST INSPECTION Press button Check for defective missing or improperly installed batteries Check objective lenses or eyepieces focus Check for fogging or dirt on lenses Check eye relief dis tance Check eyecups for resiliency Check to see if the diopter adjustment rings are bent or broken CORRECTIVE ACTION Press button again Replace the battery or install itin a proper way Refocus Clean lenses sur face If image quality is still poor refer to higher level of maintenance Readjust for proper eye relief distance If eyecups are defec tive refer to higher level of maintenance If damaged refer to higher level of maintenance MALFUNCTION TEST ORINSPECTION Battery adapter diffi cult to remove IR illumina tor fails to activate IR indicator fails to acti vate Check for damaged bat tery adapter In a dark location with system turned on acti vate IR Visually check IR illuminator operation scene should brighten Visual CORRECTIVE ACTION If damaged refer to higher level of maintenance If IR illuminator fails to activate refer to higher level of main tenance Refer to higher level of maintenance 4 5 4 3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 4 3 1 NVG 7 MAINTENANC
18. VAL AND INSTALLATION OF CHINSTRAP 1 Remove the chinstrap Figure 4 2 by unsnapping the Velcro tape from the left side of the headband Unbuckle the chin straps from narrow strap assembly FIGURE 4 2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CHINSTRAP 2 Replace the chinstrap by using the Velcro tape on the left side of the headband Lace the right straps into their respective sliding bar buckles on the right side of the headband for correct lacing Figure 4 2 4 4 3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CHIN CUP 1 Remove the chinstrap Figure 4 3 by unsnapping the Velcro tape from the left side of the headband 2 Replace the chin cup by sliding the cap on the chinstrap Fix the Velcro tape onto the place FIGURE 4 3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CHIN CUP 4 4 4 PREPARING FOR EXTENDED STORAGE To prepare the NVG 7 for extended storage perform the following 1 Check the goggles for serviceability as outlined in item 4 1 of this manual 2 Remove the batteries 3 Clean the goggles and accessories 4 Replace all items in the case APPENDIX A Reference ESTIMATION OF AMBIENT ILLUMINATION LEVEL TABLE A 1 STANDARD NATURAL LIGHT CONDITIONS AND ILLUMINATION VALUES STANDARD NATURAL LIGHT ILLUMINATION VALUE CONDITIONS LUX Late twilight sky Twilight sky 10 00 Overcast sky in the daytime 500 00 A 1 APPENDIX B SPARE PARTS LIST The Spare Parts List is an illustrated catalog of main parts and as semblies
19. aimed 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 Oper ation and use of the product are the sole responsibility 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 Agree ment The provision of products sold and services performed by ATN 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 of legal entity outside ATN and the Customer ATN s obligations under this Agreement extend solely to the Customer 1 3 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 indi rect incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost income lost revenue or lost profit whether such damages were fore seeable 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 PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION In order to validate the warranty on your product ATN must receive a com pleted Product Warranty Re
20. c instruments and requires careful handling To provide safe use of the goggles the following instructions should be observed Do not dismantle the unit e Keep the unit clean protect it from moisture sharp temperature drops and shocks Be careful not to touch the glass surfaces If you put finger prints on or contaminate the glass surfaces use only clean and soft materials to clean it Protect the unit from excessive lighting Do not turn the gog gles on in daylight with the front lens cap off Do not point the goggles at the bright light source a fire car headlights lanterns street lamps room lights etc Do nottestthe device in daylight conditions even with the daylight filter lens cap on for more than ten 10 minutes Do not leave the unit in on position during stops in operation Remove the battery from the unit when storing for periods exceed ing 3 days Failure to do so may damage unit CAUTION THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NATURAL RUBBER LATEX WHICH MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS To avoid physical and equipment damage when using the ATN NVG 7 carefully read and understand the following equipment limitations e The equipment requires some night light moonlight starlight etc to operate The level of equipment performance depends upon the level of light Night light reduces by passing through the clouds while operating under trees at building shadows etc The e
21. cket of the NVG 7 to the rail of the head mount 3 Place the head mount with NV unit onto your head 4 You might want to adjust the vertical position of goggles over your eyes and angle of tilt of looking axis The straps of headgear can be readjusted for it Then tighten the straps until the headgear fits firmly 5 Move the unit along the rail for eye relief adjustment Tighten the screw for fixing in position If you need to increase the eye relief of your goggles you can dis place the bracket on the top of NVG 7 1 Unscrew the screw and detach the end cap from the bracket of NVG 7 2 Unscrew the 2 screws and detach the bracket from the NVG 7 body 3 Turn the bracket 180 degrees 4 Screw the 2 screws back into place FIGURE 2 5 MOUNTING OF THE BRACKET C Flip up Mechanism The head mount has a flip up mechanism Push the button B on the side of the mount and lift the unit up until the unit fixates in the top po sition Push the same button to lower NV unit to viewing position 2 4 NOTE Some of NVG 7 contain Flip up Shutoff System This system turns the unit off when the NVG is upright on the flip up head mount To turn the goggles back on turn the switch button to ON again 2 1 3 HELMET MOUNT INSTALLATION Helmet mount for attachment of ATN s NVG 7 to a standard PASGT helmet Helmet mount fits securely onto helmet via a rugged strap ping device and grooved hooks With helmet mount NVG 7 can be position
22. e device EMISSION BRIGHT SPOT FIGURE 3 3 BRIGHT SPOTS AND EMISSION POINTS 3 4 C Black Spots These are cosmetic blemishes in the image intensifiers or dirt or debris between the lenses Black spots are acceptable as long as they do not interfere with viewing the image No action is required if this condition is present unless the spots interfere with the usability of the device D Fixed Pattern Noise This is usually a cosmetic blemish characterized by a faint hexago nal honeycomb pattern throughout the viewing area that most often occurs at high light levels or when viewing very bright lights Figure 3 4 This pattern can be seen in every image intensifier if the light level is high enough This condition is acceptable as long as the pattern does not interfere with viewing the image and usability of the device FIGURE 3 4 FIXED PATTERN NOISE 3 5 E Chicken Wire An irregular pattern of dark thin lines in the field of view either through out the image area or in parts of the image area Figure 3 5 Under the worst case condition these lines will form hexagonal or square wave shaped lines This is typically viewed in high light conditions No action is required if this condition is present unless it inter feres with the viewing the image and interferes with the users usability of the device FIGURE 3 5 CHICKEN WIRE 3 6 SECTION IV MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 4 1 4 1 PREVENTIV
23. e residual light which is reflected from the surrounding objects The device consists of the objective lens assembly eyepiece and the body The body contains a image intensifier tube 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 allow ing you to test the scope in daylight or other bright light situations The pinhole in the center of the protective cover allows the user to check the operation ability of the device in daylight conditions Built in IR Illuminator makes it possible to observe the objects when the goggles work in the conditions of low light or total darkness The eyepiece incorporates red LED indicator serves as an IR Illumi nator Indicator and an Battery Low Indicator at a time D Automatic Brightness Control System The device has a built in Automatic Brightness Control Even under unsteady brightness conditions this system always keeps the image intensifier tube brightness level constant NOTE Automatic Brightness Control System do not protect a device from damage by bright light sources a fire headlights of the automobile lanterns etc Do not point the device at a bright light source E IR Illuminator Indicator Built in IR illuminator of NVG 7 is on when the red LED indicator in fild of view of goggles light becomes stable F Low Battery
24. ed directly in front of user s eyes or flipped A Installation 1 Install the mount onto helmet as shown on the picture 2 Tighten and fixate the straps 3 Attach goggles to the rail Push button A and insert the bracket of the NVG 7 to the rail of the mount 4 Place the helmet on your head VERTICAL FIXATION SCREW STRAPS pi BUTTONA SCREW STRAPS BUTTONB FIGURE 2 6 HELMET MOUNT INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT B Adjustment 1 Loosen the screw and move the unit along the rail for eye relief adjustment Tighten the screw 2 Loosen the top vertical fixation screw Adjust goggles vertical po sition Tighten vertical position screw 3 The NVG 7 helmet mount has a flip up mechanism Push a but ton on the side of mount and lift the unit up till fixation in the top position 2 5 The helmet mount has an adjustment of angular position of device relatively of the look axis 1 Loosen two screws on the front of flip up mechanism 2 Rotate device around axis of mechanism to the necessary posi tion 3 Tighten the two screws again FIGURE 2 7 ADJUSTMENT OF ANGULAR POSITION 2 1 4 3X LENS INSTALLATION To install 3X Afocal Lens screw it into the thread of front lens of NVG 7 FIGURE 2 8 NVG 7 WITH 3X LENS 2 1 5 5X LENS INSTALLATION To install 5X lens unscrew the objective lens of NVG 7 from the body Please note to hold the ridged edge of the lens with one hand and then grasp the neck o
25. f the unit with the other and twist in opposite directions as you on the Figure 2 9 It is very important not to grasp 2 6 the eyepieces but grasp the neck of unit To install lenses screw 5X lens to the free place make sure that the unit is turned off FIGURE 2 9 UNSCREWING OF OBJECTIVE LENS FIGURE 2 10 NVG 7 WITH 5X LENS 2 1 6 8X LENS INSTALLATION To install 8X lens unscrew the objective lens of NVG 7 from the body Please note to hold the ridged edge of the lens with one hand and then grasp the neck of the unit with the other and twist in opposite directions as you on the Figure 2 9 It is very important not to grasp the eyepieces but grasp the neck of unit To install lenses screw 8X lens to the free place make sure that the unit is turned off NVG 7 with 8X lens has a capability to be used with a tripod 1 Loose two fixing screws of the ring 2 Turn the ring until the socket is directed straight down 3 Tighten the fixing screws 4 Screw the tripod screw in to the tripod socket FIXING SCREWS RING SOCKET FIGURE 2 11 NVG 7 WITH 8X LENS NOTE Severe damage to the unit can occur if the tripod collapses or is knocked over It is recommended that the NVG 7 be removed if the user is not within arm s reach of the tripod FIGURE 2 12 NVG 7 WITH 8X LENS ON THE TRIPOD 2 1 7 IR 450 INSTALLATION IR 450 can be mounted on the bracket of NVG 7 1 Loosen the IR 450 fixing screw 2 8 2 Insert rail of
26. gistration Card for each unit or complete war ranty registration on our website at www atncorp com Please complete the included form and immediately mail it to our Service Center ATN Corpora tion 1341 San Mateo Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service on your unit End user must notify ATN serv ice department by calling 800 910 2862 or 650 989 5100 or via e mail service atncorp com to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization number RMA When returning please take or send the product postage paid with a copy of your sales receipt to our service center ATN Corporation at the address noted above All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct post age ATN will not be responsible for improper postage or missing or dam aged merchandise during shipment When sending product back please clearly mark the RMA on the out side of the shipping box Please include a letter that indicates your RMA Name Return Address reason for service return Contact information such as valid telephone numbers and or e mail address and proof of purchases 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 significant delay in processing may occur Estimated Warranty service time is 10 20 business days End user cus tomer is responsible for postage to ATN for warranty service ATN will cover ret
27. lluminator on off press and buttons simultane ously When the IR illuminator is switched on you can see the green LED lit on the back side of IR450 By pushing the buttons and you may adjust the IR brightness The IR beam is focusable to change the field of coverage To change the beam width slightly turn the IR lens You may need adjust the focusing of the IR beam to change the field of coverage Do it by slightly rotating the IR lens The windage and elevation screws help adjust the direction of the IR beam from the IR450 in order to focus on the scene observed in the viewfinder of your NVD Use the included Allen wrench to rotate the adjusting screws until the IR beam is centered Please remember the adjust ments should be performed under night light conditions only 2 15 You can change the position of the IR control panel to meet your your needs The wrench that is included in the set TOLOOSEN NUT is used loosen the nut located on the E c body of the IR Rotate the IR to the de CONTROL PANEL sired position Tighten the nut with the TO TIGHTEN wrench to secure the new position NUT NUT FIGURE 2 20 CHANGING OF CONTROL PANEL POSITION 2 2 6 SHUT DOWN OPERATIONS 1 Shot press button to turn the NVG 7 off The green of the image intensifier tube glow will fade to black 2 Replace the protective cap on the front lens 2 16 SECTION III OPERATIONAL D
28. minator BUILT IN INFRA RED ILLUMINATOR FIGURE 2 18 NVG 7 BUILT IN INFRA RED ILLUMINATOR Infra red illuminators or IR illuminators are common to night vision The IR light greatly enhances the performance of the NVG 7 while remaining almost totally invisible to the naked eye The NVG 7 goggles have a built in IR with indicator ON light within the FOV To turn the IR on push the button by long press more than 1 5 sec 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 ef fectiveness over a great distance To turn the IR off push the button again by long press more than 1 5 Sec 2 14 NOTE The IR will automatically turn off when the unit s power is turned off B IR 450 Detachable Infra Red Illuminator IR450 is powerful detachable infrared illuminator for long range night vision in the total darkness The IR450 is powered with one CR123A lithium battery To in stall the battery unscrew the cap of the battery housing and insert the battery following the polarity arrows marked on the housing Put the cap in place IR BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT IR ELEVATION POWER LED INDICATOR ADJUSTMENT BATTERY HOUSING CAP d IR WINDAGE IR FOCUSING oe WRENCH ALLEN KEY BATTERY HOUSING FIXING SCREW FIGURE 2 19 IR450 ILLUMINATOR The IR 450 illuminator has a control panel with two buttons To switch the IR i
29. ng the unit in the daylight 3 Eye Cups A rubber cups used to protect eyepiece and for operator com fort 4 CR123A Lithium Battery CR123A lithium batteries used to power the unit 5 Battery Adapter Allows the NVG 7 to accept the CR123A Lithium and AA size batteries used to power the unit KEE EN CR123A Lithium Battery KE 6 3 6 Flip up Goggle Kit Adjustable universal assembly that secures the ATN NVG 7 to the operator s head providing hands free operation 7 Soft bag A protective bag used to store NVG 7 and accessories 8 Operating Manual Provides equipment description use of operator controls and preventative maintenance checks and service 1 2 3 NVG 7 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS The NVG 7 optional components are shown in Figure 1 4 and pre sented in Table 1 3 FIGURE 1 4 NVG 7 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS TABLE 1 3 NVG 7 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY IR 450 IR illuminator kit 1 9 TABLE 1 3 NVG 7 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY ofws 8 Adapter to Mil spec head helmet mount 9 MICH Helmet Mount Kit PAGST Helmet Mount Kit IR Illuminator Kit is shown in Figure 1 5 and listed in Table 1 4 d 2 3 4 FIGURE 1 5 IR450 IR ILLUMINATOR KIT TABLE 1 4 IR450 KIT ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY NVB5X Kit is shown in Figure 1 6 and listed in Table 1 5 A 5 1 2 Aio FIGURE 1 6 NVB5X KIT 1 10 TABLE 1 5 NVB5X KIT ITEM DESCRI
30. quipment is less effective when viewing into shadows and other darkened areas The equipment is less effective when viewing through the rain fog sleet snow or smoke The equipment will not see through the dense smoke Has protection system which cuts off the image intensifier when ambient light level exceeds the limit of 40 lux duringa 10 seconds period Under starlight conditions low contrast environments such as snowcovered territory sandy deserts large bodies of water or grassy hills degrade visibility thereby disguising or masking changes in terrain e Under too low light conditions the goggles looses some of the resolution that it has under full moon TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY SUMMARY SECTION INTRODUCTION 1 1 General 1 1 1 1 2 Reports 1 1 1 1 1 2 Description and Data 1 2 1 Description 1 2 2 NVG7 Standard Components 1 2 3 NVG7 Optional Components SECTION Il OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 Installation Procedures 2 1 1 Battery Installation 2 1 2 Flip Up Head Mount Installation 2 1 3 Helmet Mount Installation 2 1 4 3x Lens Installation 2 1 5 5x Lens Installation 2 1 6 8x Lens Installation 2 1 7 IR 450 Installation 2 1 8 Adapter to Mil Spec Head Helmet Mount 2 2 Operating Procedures 2 2 1 Controls and Indicators 2 2 2 Preparation for Operation 2 2 3 Operation in the Dark Condition 2 2 4 Focusing 2 2 5 IR Illuminator Operation 2 2 6 Shut down Operation m
31. s 3 1 4 COSMETIC BLEMISHES These are usually the result of manufacturing imperfections that do not affect image intensifiers reliability and are not normally a rea son to claim for warranty or repair work However some types of blemishes can get worse over time and interfere with the usability of the device If you believe a blemish is a cause for rejection war ranty or repair please ATN or point of purchase for warranty repair procedures A Bright Spots A bright spot is a small non uniform bright area that may flicker or appear constant Figure 3 3 Not all bright spots make the ATN NVG 7 rejectable Cup your hand over the lenses to block out all light If the bright spot remains re turn the ATN NVG 7 Bright spots usually go away when the light is blocked out Make sure any bright spot is not simply a bright area in the scene you are viewing Bright spots are acceptable if they do not interfere with the ability to view the outside scene B Emission Points A steady or fluctuating pinpoint of bright light in the image area and does not go away when all light is blocked from the objective lenses of the bi ocular Figure 3 3 The position of an emission point within the image area does not move Not all emission points make the NVG 7 rejectable Make sure any emission point is not simply a point light source in the scene you are viewing Emission points are acceptable if they do not interfere with the usability of th
32. ts are encouraged Send reports to the address below American Technologies Network Corp 1341 San Mateo Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 800 910 2862 650 989 5100 650 875 0129 fax www atncorp com info atncorp com 1 1 3 STORAGE Storage of the NVG7 should be done in the factory packing and after a thorough PMCS as outlined in Chapter IV of this manual This will ensure the goggles remains in mission ready condition during stor age Battery should be stored separately from the goggles The NVG7 should not be placed on the floor in any area exposed to high temperatures or direct sunlight Presence of acid and alkaline vapour as well as of other aggressive admixtures in the air is unac ceptable 1 1 4 WARRANTY 2 YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in mate rial and workmanship under normal use for a period of 2 two years from the date of purchase In the event a defect that is covered by the forego ing 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 A
33. urn postage shipping to continental USA end users customers after warranty repair only if product is covered by aforementioned warranty ATN will return product after warranty service by domestic ground service and or domestic mail Any other requested required or international shipping method the postage shipping fee will be the responsibility of the end user customer 1 2 DESCRIPTION AND DATA 1 2 1 DESCRIPTION A Purpose The NVG 7 is a hand held head mounted or helmet mounted night vision system that enables walking short range surveillance map reading vehicle maintenance and administering first aid in both moonlight and starlight Each unit allows for vertical adjustment by using head straps fore and aft adjustment objective lens focus and eyepiece focus The device is also equipped with an built in in frared light emitting source FIGURE 1 1 ATN NVG 7 B Features The ATN NVG 7 has the following important features e High Quality image intensifier tube e Super fast lens system provides the user with a clear and sharp image Dual eye viewing system for long viewing sessions Built in Infra Red illuminator lets you see even in total darkness Interchangeable lenses for different magnification Head or helmet mounted for hands free use Rugged and versatile design e Easy to use digital controls C Principle of Operation The NVG Night Vision goggles utilize the principle of intensification of th
Download Pdf Manuals
Related Search