ATN PS-7 operator`s manual
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1. PS 7 NIGHT VISION GOGGLE PS 7 OPERATOR S MANUAL REV 1 NOVEMBER 2010 operator s manual 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 oth erwise transfer or sell any hardware or technical 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 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 Corp All right reserved SAFETY SUMMARY STUDY CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL BEFORE TURNING ON AND OPERATING THIS PRODUCT CAUTIONS PS 7 night vision units are precision opti2. FIGURE 2 3 FLIP UP HEAD MOUNT B Goggles installation and adjustment Now you are ready to mount the NV goggles onto head mount BUTTONB TOP STRAPS BUTTONA SCREW BACK STRAPS SOCKET BRACKET BUTTONC CHIN STRAP FIGURE 2 4 HEAD MOUNT OF PS 7 1 Loosen the screw Push the button A and insert the rail of the PS 15 into the socket of the headset 2 Place the headmount with PS 15 on your a head 3 Loosen the screw and move the unit along the rail for eye relief adjustment 4 Push the button C and move the PS 15 along the slide rail for comfortable position C Flip up Mechanism 1 The PS 7 headmount has a flip up mechanism Push the side but ton B on the mount and lift the unit up until the unit stops in the top position When the device reaches the top upper position it will turn off automatically 2 Push the same button B to lower PS 7 into the viewing position The unit will automatically turn back on again for continuation of the operation NOTE Some of PS 7 contain Flip up Shutoff System This system turns the unit off when the PS 7 is upright on the flip up head mount The unit will automatically turn back on again for continuation of 2 4 2 1 3 HELMET MOUNT INSTALLATION Helmet mount for attachment of ATN s PS 7 to a standard PASGT helmet Helmet mount fits securely onto helmet via a rugged strap ping device and grooved hooks With helmet mount PS 7 can be
3. 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 Turn on the device again Replace the battery or install it in 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 SEQ NO MALFUNCTION Battery adapter diffi cult to remove IR illumina tor fails to activate IR indicator fails to acti vate TEST OR INSPECTION 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 PS 7 MAINTENANCE The PS 7 maintenance consists of external inspection of its compo nents for serviceability cleaning and installation of the standard and optional accessories Maintenance instructions covered elsewhere in this manual PMCS troubleshooting etc are not
4. 3 1 Zeroing Operational Defects 3 1 1 Shading 3 1 2 Edge Glow I OOOH FR i g0 NO OU NN h Lh Lh c 1 ONN 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 PS 7 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 Appendix B Spare Parts List B 1 For Technical Information INFO 1 I mo D 1 1 NNN PER A HAA SECTION I INTRODUCTION 1 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 1 1 GOGGLES This manual contains instructions for use in operating and maintain ing the ATN PS 7 Throughout this manual the ATN PS 7 will be re ferred to as the goggles orthe PS 7 1 1 2 REPORTS Reports from the user on recommendations for improvements are encouraged Send reports to the address below American Technologies Network Corp 1341 San Mateo Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 800 910 2862
5. 650 989 5100 650 875 0129 fax www atncorp com info 9 atncorp com 1 1 3 STORAGE Storage of the PS 7 should be done in the factory packing and after a thorough PMCS as outlined in Chapter IV of this manual This will en sure the goggles remains in mission ready condition during storage Battery should be stored separately from the goggles The PS 7 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 atits option will either repair or replace the product and such action on the 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
6. Allen Key IR450 Wrench 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 PS 7 to enhance range performance 1 10 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 5X Lens Mountable on the ATN PS 7 to enhance range performance 8X Lens Mountable on the ATN PS 7 to enhance range performance Universal Helmet Mount Kit Provides mount interface for the ATN PS 7 to a range of ballistic helmets MICH Helmet Mount Kit This kit contain MICH helmet mount and adapter which allows to attach the PS 7 to the PVS7 MICH helmet mount PAGST Helmet Mount Kit This kit contain PAGST helmet mount and adapter which allows to attach the PS 7 to the PAGST helmet mount Mil spec Head Mount This kit contain Mil spec head mount and adapter which allows to attach the PS 7 to the Mil spec head mount Hard Case protective case used for shipping storing of PS 7 and accessories 10 Demist Shield Used to prevent eyepiece lenses from becoming fogged 11 Sacrificial Window A replaceable window supplied to protect the objective lens dur ing operation in adverse conditions 12 Neck Strap 1 11 SECTION OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 2 1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2 1 1 BATTERY INSTALLATION NOTE At operating temperatures below 20 4 F alkaline batteries are not recommended as operating life will be severely reduced Lithi
7. etc The equipment 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 Under too low light conditions the goggles looses some of the resolution that it has under full moon TABLE 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 PS 7 Standard Components 1 2 3 PS 7 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 8 Lens Installation 2 1 7 IR 450 Installation 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 SECTION OPERATIONAL DEFECTS
8. 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 disclaimed LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ATN will not be liable for any claims actions suits proceedings costs expenses damages or liabilities arising out of th
9. objective lense focus rings to ensure free move ment 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 Inspect for cracked torn or missing lens cap Refer to Section V Opera tion Defects to inspect for operational defects 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 Flickering flash ing edge glow or shading is observed 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 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 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR PS 7 MALFUNCTION Goggles fail to activate Poor image quality Light visible around eye cups Diopter adjust ment cannot be made TEST OR INSPECTION Turn on the device Check for defective missing or improperly installed batteries
10. our Service Center 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 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 for warranty service will cover return postage shipping to continental USA end users customers after warranty repair only if product is covered by aforementioned warranty ATN will re
11. positioned directly in front of user s eyes or flipped A Installation 1 Install the mount onto the helmet as shown on the picture 2 Tighten and fix the straps 3 Attach the goggles to the rail 4 Loosen screw Push button B and insert the bracket of the PS 7 into socket of the helmet mount 5 Place the helmet with PS 15 onto head FIXATION LEVER STRAPS KNOB BUTTONA BUTTONB BUTTONC SCREW SOCKET BRACKET STRAPS FIGURE 2 5 HELMET MOUNT INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT B Adjustment 1 Loosen the screw and move the unit for proper eye relief adjust ment 2 Turn the fixation lever down and move the unit along the rail for vertical position adjustment Turn the lever up and tighten it for fixation of vertical position 3 Push the button C and move the PS 7 along the slide rail for com fortable position 4 The PS 7 helmet mount has a flip up mechanism Push the button A on the side of mount and lift the unit up until the unit gets fixed in 2 5 the top position When the device reaches the top upper position it will turn off automatically 5 Push the same button A to lower PS 15 to viewing position The unit will automatically turn back on again for continuation of the operation 6 The mounting mechanism of helmet mount can be detached from headgear Pull the knob and move the mounting mechanism down along the rail 2 1 4 3X LENS INSTALLATION To install 3X Afocal Lens screw it into the thread of fro
12. repeated in this section CAUTION The PS 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 MOUNT MAINTENANCE 4 4 1 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BROWPAD 1 Remove old browpad Figure 6 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 6 1 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF BROWPAD 4 4 2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CHINSTRAP 1 Remove the chinstrap Figure 6 2 by unsnapping the Velcro tape from the left side of the headband Unbuckle the chin straps from narrow strap assembly FIGURE 6 2 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CHINSTRAP 2 Rep
13. 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 Turn on the device 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 PS 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 clockwise until the grain in the image is sharp FIGURE 2 12 PS 7 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT NOTE We suggest that you focus the diopter during daylight with the filter on 2 11 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 STANDARD LENS FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 8X LENS FOCUS 5X LENS FOCUS ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT RING FIGURE 2 13 PS 7 LENS ADJUSTMENT NOTE The front lens should be readjusted as you view objects at differ ent distances 2 2 5 IR ILLUMINATOR OPERATION A Built in Infra Red FIGURE 2 14 PS 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 PS 7 while re maining almost totally invisible to the naked eye 2 12 The PS 7 goggles ha
14. 4 1 2 FREQUENCY OF PERFORMING PMCS The frequency of performing PMCS is as follows 1 Daily when the PS 7 is in use 2 Whenitis removed from the case for any reason TABLE 4 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES FOR PS 7 LOCATION ITEM NOT FUNCTION PROCEDURE ING AT OPTIMAL SERVICE LEVEL IF Open carrying case inventory Not Current items Previously recorded faults Fault not maintenance records rected Maintenance GOGGLES 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 Battery Adapter Com partment Diopter Adjust ment Rings Eyecups Objective Lens Focus Ring Lens Cap Viewed Image Bracket Carrying Case PROCEDURE Check to make sure battery adapter is present Remove battery adapter and inspect for corrosion moisture cor roded or defective contacts Rotate diopter adjustment ring to make sure the eyepiece is not too tight or too loose Inspect for dirt dust and cracked or torn cups Inspect for bent broken or improperly fitting eyecups If necessary clean with water Rotate
15. 50 INSTALLATION 2 2 OPERATING PROCEDURES 2 2 1 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The PS 7 is designed to adjust for different users and corrects for most differences The controls of the goggles are shown on Figure 2 11 The functions of controls and indicators are described in the Table 2 2 HEAD MOUNT SENSOR OF HIGHLIGHT PROTECTIVE SYSTEM FOCUS ADJUSTMENT 1X LENS LENS PROTECTIVE COVER BATTERY HOUSING BUILT IN INFRA RED ILLUMINATOR SINGLE SWITCH KNOB OPERATION MOUNTING BRACKET DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT RINGS EYE CUPS BATTERY HOUSING FIGURE 2 11 PS 7 CONTROLS AND MAIN ELEMENTS 2 9 TABLE 2 2 PS 7 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS CONTROLS FUNCTION Focuses eyepiece lens without the need for glasses Adjusts for sharper image of intensifier screen Focuses objective lens Adjusts for sharpest image of Focus Adjustment viewed object Controls Unit power and built in IR Illuminator Rotate the operation knob from OFF position to ON position to turn the unit on To turn the unit off rotate the operation knob from ON to OFF position To turn the built in IR on draw and rotate the operation knob to IR position To turn the built in IR off draw and rotate the operation knob from IR position Single Switch Knob Operation Focuses IH light for additional distance by placing the lens of the pivot plate onto window of IR illuminator Pivot Plate Shuts down the sensor of highlig
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17. are parts needed should be arranged with each contract individually TABLE 1 PS 7 SPARE PARTS LIST PART NO DESCRIPTION FIG ITEM AT 201500 700 Night Vision Goggle Battery Cap AT 201500702 Body AT 201500 706 Battery Adapter BT AT 201801700 Accessories 1 Fromthe kis _ AT 201501 702 CarryingCase BA Manual B2 AT 201602 700 Accessories 2 es 201502 706 PAGST Helmet Mount Kit 6 B 1 TABLE 1 PS 7 SPARE PARTS LIST PART NO DESCRIPTION FIG ITEM AT201502708 HardCase BS 8 201502 709 DemistShield 9 3 FIGURE B 1 NIGHT VISION GOGGLES 1 2 3 FIGURE B 2 ACCESSORIES 1 FROM THE KIT B 2 e 9 FIGURE B 3 ACCESSORIES 2 OPTIONAL 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 04
18. co electronic 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 not test the 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 PS 7 carefully read and understand the following equipment limitations 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
19. e 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 Registration 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
20. equired 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 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 5 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 41 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES PMCS 4 1 1 PURPOSE OF PMCS PMCS is performed daily when in use to be sure that the PS 7 is ready at all times Procedures listed in Table 4 1 are a systematic inspection of the PS 7 that will enable you to discover defects that might cause the sight to fail on a mission
21. es stable G Low Battery 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 1 6 Highlight Protective System Indicator Indicator in the FOV If the level of light exposure exceeds allowable the indicator will lights green TABLE 1 1 SPECIFICATION MECHANICAL DATA Dimensions 6 5 x 2 9 x 4 6 Length x Width x Height 165 x 75 117 mm ELECTRICAL DATA One AA 1 5 V or CR123A 8 V Cell Life at 20 C AA Alkaline Battery 25 hours 123A Lithium Battery 50 hours OPTICAL DATA Magnification Objective Lens Focal Length Objective Lens F number Field of View Diopter Adjustment Focus Range Interpupillary Distance ENVIRONMENTAL DATA Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Illumination Required Natural night illumination overcast starlight to moonlight 1 2 2 PS 7 STANDARD COMPONENTS The PS 7 standard components are shown in Figure 1 2 and pre sented in Table 1 2 3 FIGURE 1 2 PS 7 STANDARD COMPONENTS TABLE 1 2 PS 7 STANDARD COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION ATN PS7 EN ERN CR123A Lithium Battery EN RE Soft Bag 1 Objective Lens Cap 1 Eye Cups 1 Battery Adapter 1 Flip up Goggle Kit 1 s Operatinganval 1 2 3 4 5 ATN PS 7 Goggles The PS 7 night vision device with 1x magnification Objective Lens Ca
22. ht protection system by placing the cap of the pivot plate onto window of sensor Sensor of Highlight The automatic Highlight Protective System analyses Protective System light exposure with the sensor When built in IR illuminator is ON the indicator in the FOV will lights red Indicator in FOV When the battery is low the red indicator in the FOV starts blinking 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 PS 7 body 2 Make sure the lens cap is attached to the front lens 3 Turn on the device by turning the operation knob to ON position 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 PS 7 at an object located 15 25 yards m from you and obtain a sharp image by turning eyepieces see section 2 2 3 2 10 5 Turn off the device by turning the operation knob to OFF position CAUTION Never use your night vision device in daylight areas without the lens cover on Never direct the lens to the bright light 2 2 3 OPERATIONS IN THE DARK CONDITIONS CAUTION Bright sources such as light of fire headlights searchlights etc can damage the PS 7 Avoid exposing the PS 7 to these types light sources For start the operations in dark conditions 1 Make visual estimation of the illumination level in
23. ice If you believe a blemish is a cause for rejection war ranty or repair please ATN or point of purchase for warranty repair procedures Bright Spots 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 PS 7 rejectable Cup your hand over the lenses to block out all light If the bright spot remains return the PS 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 inter fere 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 ATN PS 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 the device EMISSION BRIGHT incre SPOT FIGURE 3 3 BRIGHT SPOTS AND EMISSION POINTS 3 4 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 r
24. ins a image intensifier tube assembly with an integrated high voltage power source and the battery hous ing 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 Automatic Shut off System The Automatic Shut Off System tracks when the unit is not used the controls are not touched for 20 minutes continuous and shuts the unit off automatically F IR illuminator Indicator Built in IR illuminator of PS 7 is on when the red LED indicator in fild of view of goggles light becom
25. lace 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 6 2 4 4 3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CHIN CUP 1 Remove the chinstrap Figure 6 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 6 3 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF CHIN CUP 4 4 4 PREPARING FOR EXTENDED STORAGE To prepare the PS 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 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 completing the Night Vision Goggles PS 7 here in after referred to as PS 7 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 sp
26. n 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 DING c UN 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 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 procedures 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 dev
27. nge the beam width slightly turn the IR lens You may need adjust the focusing of the IR beam to change the field of coverage Doit 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 WRENCH NVD Use the included Allen wrench to rotate the adjusting screws until the IR beam is centered Please re member the adjustments should be CONTROL performed under night light condi TO TIGHTEN tions only gt NUT You can change the position of the IR control panel to meet your your needs The wrench that is included in the set is used to loosen the nut located on the body of the IR Rotate the IR to the desired position Tight en the nut with the wrench to secure FIGURE 2 16 CHANGING OF the new position CONTROL PANEL POSITION 2 2 6 SHUT DOWN OPERATIONS 1 Shot press button to turn the PS 7 off The green of the image intensifier tube glow will fade to black 2 Replace the protective cap on the front lens TOLOOSEN NUT NUT 2 14 SECTION III OPERATIONAL DEFECTS 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 reason to immediately refuse to accept the ATN PS 7 These include shading edge glow flashing flickering and intermittent operatio
28. nt lens of PS 7 FIGURE 2 6 PS 7 WITH 3X LENS AND IR450 2 1 5 5X LENS INSTALLATION To install 5X lens unscrew the standard objective lens of PS 7 from the body To install lenses screw 5X lens to the free place make sure that the unit is turned off FIGURE 2 7 PS 7 WITH 5X LENS 2 1 6 8X LENS INSTALLATION To install 8X lens unscrew the standard objective lens of PS 7 from the body 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 FIXING SCREWS FIGURE 2 8 PS 7 WITH 8X LENS FIGURE 2 9 PS 7 WITH 8X LENS ON THE TRIPOD PS 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 NOTE Severe damage to the unit can occur if the tripod collapses or is knocked over It is recommended that the PS 7 be removed if the user is not within arm s reach of the tripod 2 1 7 IR 450 INSTALLATION IR 450 may be mounted on the monocular through the Picatinny adapter 1 Mount Picatinny adapter onto the rail on the PS 7 Tighten two fixing screws of the adapter 2 Loosen the IR 450 fixing nut 3 Mount the IR 450 on the Picatinny adapter and tighten the fixing nut PICATINNY ADAPTER FIXING SCREW FIGURE 2 10 IR4
29. p A cap used to protect the lens and for testing the unit in the daylight Eye Cups A rubber cups used to protect eyepiece and for operator com fort CR123A Lithium Battery CR123A lithium batteries used to power the unit Battery Adapter Allows the PS 7 to accept the CR123A Lithium and AA size bat teries used to power the unit 6 Flip up Goggle Kit Adjustable universal assembly that secures the ATN PS 7 to the operator s head providing hands free operation 7 Soft bag A protective bag used to store PS 7 and accessories 8 Operating Manual Provides equipment description use of operator controls and preventative maintenance checks and service 1 2 3 PS 7 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS The PS 7 optional components are shown in Figure 1 3 and present ed in Table 1 3 Ope e FIGURE 1 3 PS 7 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS TABLE 1 3 PS 7 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION IR 450 IR illuminator kit 2 3X Lens 3 5X Lens 4 8X Lens TABLE 1 3 PS 7 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION Universal Helmet Mount Kit 6 MICH Helmet Mount Kit PAGST Helmet Mount Kit 8 Mil spec Head Mount 9 Hard Case Demist Shield Sacrificial Window E 12 Neck Strap IR Illuminator Kit is shown in Figure 1 4 and listed in Table 1 4 dir Ae E he 1 2 3 4 5 FIGURE 1 4 IR450 IR ILLUMINATOR KIT TABLE 1 4 IR450 KIT ITEM DESCRIPTION IR450 B4 Illuminator Picatinny Rail CR123A type battery 1 5 mm
30. turn 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 PS 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 PS 7 B Features The ATN PS 7 has the following important features High Quality image intensifier tube 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 e Head or helmet mounted for hands free use Rugged and versatile design e Easy to use controls Principle of Operation The PS 7 Night Vision goggles utilize the principle of intensification of the residual light which is reflected from the surrounding objects The device consists of the objective lens assembly two eyepieces and the body The body conta
31. um iron disulfide 1 5V AA batteries or equivalent should be used below 20 4 F TABLE 2 1 ESTIMATED BATTERY LIFE BATTERY TYPE CR123A 60 Hours Gen 2 Standard AA 30 Hours Gen 2 25 Hours Gen 3 and 4 EEE The PS 7 operates with one CR123A battery or one AA battery using the battery adapter A Install standard CR123A batteries as follows With the battery adapter screwed in as shown on Figure 2 1 you may use one CR123A SV lithium battery CR123 BATTERY BATTERY ADAPTER FIGURE 2 1 CR123A TYPE BATTERY INSTALLATION B Install AA batteries as follows To install a AA battery take the battery adapter out of the battery cap turn it over and screw its smaller threading into the same battery cap 2 2 Now you may the battery observing the polarity indications on the battery compartment surface BATTERY BATTERY AA BATTERY ADAPTER FIGURE 2 2 AA TYPE BATTERY INSTALLATION 2 1 2 FLIP UP HEAD MOUNT INSTALLATION 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
32. ve built in IR with indicator ON light within the FOV To turn the built in IR on draw and rotate the operation knob to IR position 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 effectiveness over a great distance To turn the built in IR off draw and rotate the operation knob from IR position NOTE The IR will automatically turn off when the unit s power is turned off 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 POWER LED INDICATOR IR ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT BATTERY HOUSING CAP IR FOCUSING IR WINDAGE FIXING NUT ADJUSTMENT BATTERY HOUSING WRENCH ALLEN KEY FIGURE 2 15 IR450 ILLUMINATOR The IR 450 illuminator has a control panel with two buttons To switch the IR illuminator 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 2 13 The IR beam is focusable to change the field of coverage To cha
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