ATN NVM14
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1. Night light is reduced by passing cloud cover while operating under trees in building shadows etc The equipment is less effective viewing into shadows and other darkened areas The equipment is less effective through rain fog sleet snow or smoke The equipment will not see through dense smoke TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page Safety Summary a Table Of Contents i List of Figures ii List of Tables iii How To Use This Manual iv Section General Information 1 1 Equipment Description 2 1 III Mounting Procedures 3 1 IV Operating Procedures 4 1 V Operational Defects 5 1 VI Maintenance 6 1 Appendix A End Item Components A 1 Appendix B Repair Parts List B 1 Index IND 1 For Technical Information INFO 1 LIST OF FIGURES 1 1 Multi Use Night Vision monocular 1 2 2 1 ATN NVM 14 Major Components 2 4 2 2 ATNNVM 14 Optional Components 2 4 3 1 Attaching ATN NVM 14 to Head Mount 3 2 3 2 Attaching ATN NVM 14 to Helmet Mount 3 3 3 3 Attaching ATN NVM 14 to Weapon Mount 3 4 3 4 Mounting the ATN NVM 14 to a scope 3 5 3 5 Adapter for using ATN 3 5x26 scope 3 6 3 6 Mounting the Picatinny Adapter to the ATN NVM 14 3 6 3 7 Mounting camera to the ATN NVM 14 3 7 3 8 Mounting camcorder to the NVM 14 3 7 3 9 Attaching ATN NVM 14 PVS 7 Adapter 3 8 3 10 Attaching ATN NVM 14 to PVS 7 Headmount 3 9 3 11 Mounting 3x and 5x Lens to the ATN NVM 14 3 9 41 CR123A Battery Installation 4 3 4 2 AA Battery Inst2. unya J yoye pue Jeyoos oueu luleui 10 18481 J oueu luleui jo ana 1ayBiy 1991 y JO Jene 19yBiy Jaja 911991109 aBewep Jo j9adsu 20 YO e 10 9320 YOOUD HIP 104 OYE 10 189008 Y29949 e sdens 10 Al1998J p 101 y99uO leyeq 10 Y49949 e JO 1lu q SI ju uulsn pe ay J 295 0 X29949 uo 2 dsul 10 1S L ol JOU JUNOW OL yoqeo junow pue jaxoos junou 10 junowpeeH 6 jouueo sdeuls 8 Jojdepe 7 Isn pe 9 DNILOOHSATENOUL YOLVH3dO 2 9 319 VL 6 9 6 3 CLEANING THE ATN 14 _____ CAUTION The NVM 14 is a precision optical instrument and must be handled carefully at all times to prevent damage Do not scratch the external lens surfaces or touch them with your fingers Wiping demisting shield with lens paper while wet or with wet lens paper can damage the c
3. CA 94080 USA D PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT To provide the user with the ability to observe at night under moonlight and starlight conditions The ATN NVM 14 can be handheld head mounted helmet mounted or weapon mounted to enable walking surveillance security map reading vehicle maintenance and administering first aid The unit allows for horizontal and vertical adjustments when head or helmet mounted and is also equipped with an infrared light emitting source 1 3 1 2 WARRANTY INFORMATION This item shall conform to design manufacturing and performance requirements and be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two 2 years from the date of acceptance If item is defective notify ATN or point of purchase contact 1 3 TECHNICAL INFORMATION For technical information contact ATN Corp directly at 650 989 5100 or info O atncorp com or your point of purchase contact 1 4 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS 1 4 BAT Battery Illuminator IR Infrared mm Millimeters NVG s Night Vision Goggles SECTION Il EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION 2 1 2 1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 2 2 The NVM 14 is a hand held head mounted helmet mounted or weapon mounted night vision system that enables walking short range surveillance map reading vehicle main tenance and administering first aid in both moonlight and star light Each unit allows for vertical adjustment by using head straps fore and aft adj
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5. 3 Black Spots These are cosmetic blemishes in the image intensifier 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 4 Fixed Pattern Noise This is usually a cosmetic blemish characterized by a faint hexagonal honeycomb pattern throughout the viewing area that most often occurs at high light levels or when viewing very bright lights See Figure 5 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 5 4 Fixed Pattern Noise 5 Chicken Wire An irregular pattern of dark thin lines in the field of view either throughout the image area or in parts of the image area See 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 5 5 5 6 is present unless it interferes with the viewing the image and interferes with the users usability of the device Figure 5 5 Chicken Wire SECTION VI MAINTENANCE 6 1 pajoa je jou si uoly Jo payoeg esado yO pue 10 syed 10
6. A SCOPE OR TELESCOPE The NVM 14 may be mounted to a variety of daytime scopes telescopes utilizing the Flip up Scope Adapter Mount 1 Loosen the adapter fixing screws A 2 Put the insert into the adapter ATN supplies inserts of differ ent sizes for their coupling with 38 mm to 43 mm eyepieces 3 Now attach the monocular to the bracket B You can push the monocular rail into the bracket guide C and then take it off the bracket only when you loosen the fixation knob D holding the button 2 pressed at a time With the fixation knob D tight ened you secure the monocular on the bracket 4 Push a daytime riflescope or telescope eyepiece into the adapter attached to the monocular making sure a small space is left between the scope eyepiece and the monocular front lens 5 Tighten the adapter screw A securely 6 By pressing button F on the adapter you can raise the monocular 180 degrees upward in order to work with the day time scope only Figure 3 4 Mounting the ATN NVM 14 to a scope 3 5 3 6 E MOUNTING ATN NVM 14 ON TO ATN 3 5X26 SCOPE There is a special adapter for using the ATN NVM 14 with the ATN 3 5x26 riflescope To mountthe ATN NVM 14 perform the following 1 Loosen the the mounting screw A of adapter 2 Mount the adapter onto Picatinny rail of the 3 5x26 rif lescope 3 Tighten the mounting screw of adapter 4 Loosen the screw B of adapter Push the button C and in
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9. same button D to lower NVM 14 to the viewing position Turn the device on for continuation of the operation 6 The NVM 14 can be placed onto the right or left eye In order to readjust the monocular for use with the other eye take the unit off the adapter turn the unit to other side for 180 and mount it on the headmount adapter through the Picatinny rail on this side Push the button E and move the device along the slide rail F for comfortable position Figure 3 1 Attaching ATN NVM 14 to Head Mount B MOUNTING THE ATN NVM 14 TO A HELMET Attachment of ATN NVM 14 to a standard PASGT helmet The Helmet mount fits securely onto helmet via a rugged strapping device and grooved hooks With helmet mount the NVM 14 can be positioned directly in front of user s eyes or flipped up out of viewing position 1 Install the mount onto helmet as shown on the picture 2 Tighten and fixate the straps A 3 Attach the monocular to the rail 4 Loosen screw C Push button B and insert the bracket of the NVM 14 into rail D of the helmet mount 5 Place the helmet with NVM 14 onto head 6 Loosen the screw C and move the unit for proper eye relief adjustment 7 The NVM 14 helmet mount has a flip up mechanism Push the button E on the side of mount and lift the unit up until the unit fixates in the top position When the device is placed in the top up position it will turn off automatically 8 Push the same button E
10. the buckle but this time under the sliding bar and over the serrated part of the buckle Figure 6 2 Lacing the Sliding Bar Buckle 6 5 TUBE MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT 1 Unscrew the eyepiece E from the case of device A 2 Unscrew the lock ring D from the case of device 3 Extract the light guide C from the case of device 4 Extract the tube B to be replaced from the case of device A 5 Introduce the new tube B into the case of device A 6 Set the light guide C onto the place in the case 7 Screw the lock ring D into the case of device 8 Screw the eyepiece E into the case of device A Figure 6 3 Maintenance Replacement of the tube in the NVM 14 6 13 1 APPENDIX A END ITEM COMPONENTS TABLE 1 NVM 14 END ITEM COMPONENNENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION without Image Intensifier Tube 6 Soft Carrying Case SSCS 5 5 9 Head Mont Assembly APPENDIX B REPAIR PARTS LIST TABLE B 1 ATN NVM 14 REPAIR PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION PART NO 4 Battery Adapter Nvm198 Sacrificial Window 2 8 Battery Cap Retainer 156 ___9 Objective Lens Assembly NvM 030 Dual Bridge Adapter 20 ScopeAdapterMount 21 ireso 22 Picatinny Adapter 23 CameraAdapter o 24 3xtens sxs 26 Lensadapter 2 B 1 IND 1 INDEX ABBREVIATIONS 1 4
11. the ATN NVM 14 to accept the 123A Lithium battery used to power the unit OPTIONAL COMPONENTS 1 3X Afocal Lens Attaches to the ATN NVM 14 for enhanced range per formance but reduces the field of view to 13 deg 2 5X Afocal Lens Attaches to the ATN NVM 14 for enhanced range per formance but reduces the field of view to 8 deg 3 Camera Camcorder Adapter This adapter attaches to the ATN NVM 14 eyepiece for collection of imagery from the ATN NVM 14 4 Lens Adapter option for ITT lenses only This item for mount 3X or 5X Afocal lens ITT part A325639 2750SJ to the ATN NVM 14 5 Demist Shield Used to prevent eyepiece lenses from becoming fogged 6 Sacrificial Window A replaceable window supplied to protect the objec tive lens during operation in adverse conditions 7 IR 450 IR illuminator 450 mW infra red illuminator is powerfull for long range night vision in the total darkness 8 Headmount Adapter for PVS7 Headmount Assembly This item allows the attachment of the ATN NVM 14 to the PVS7 headmount or PVS7 helmet mount 9 Dual Bridge Adapter for PVS7 Headmount Assembly Adapter that allows the ATN NVM 14 to be attached to in a binocular configuration to the PVS7 headmount or PVS7 helmet mount 2 7 2 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Headmount Assembly Adjustable universal assembly that secures the ATN NVM 14 to the operator s head providing hands free opera
12. this adapter you may see through the eyepiece using either right or left eye To change the viewing eye loosen the nut C and turn the adapter D in the point of connection to match with another eye Tighten the nut C anew To disconnect the adapt er press the upper clip E 2 Align the headmount adapter and the head helmet mount Slide the monocular rearwards until the alignment boss aligns with the alignment groove on the head helmet mount Push un til the monocular locks into the head helmet mount Figure 3 10 Attaching ATN NVM 14 to PVS 7 Headmount J MOUNTING 3X OR 5X LENS TO THE NVM 14 The 3x lens is an afocal lens and screws into the existing lens The 5x lens requires removing the 1x lens Unscrew the objec tive lens and screw 5x lens to the free place Figure 3 11 Mounting 3x and 5x Lens to the ATN NVM 14 K MOUNTING 3X OR 5X LENS ITT TO THE ATN NVM 14 Screw Lens Adapter into the front lens of the monocular Then screw the 3x or 5x IIT Afocal Lens into the threading of the Lens Adapter 3 9 3 10 SECTION IV OPERATING PROCEDURES 4 1 4 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 2 A BATTERY INSTALLATION CAUTION To protect the image intensifier keep the lens cap on the objective lens when the monocular is not in use or when checked out in daylight conditions NOTE At operating temperatures below 20 C 4 F alkaline bat teries are not recommended as operating life will be severely re
13. to lower NVM 14 to viewing position Turn the device on for continuation of the operation 9 The NVM 14 can be placed onto the right or left eye In order to readjust the monocular for use with the other eye take the unit off the headmount adapter turn the unit to other side for 180 and mount it on the adapter through the Picatinny rail on this side Push the button E and move the device along the slide rail F for comfortable position A Figure 3 2 Attaching NVM 14 to Himet Mount 3 3 3 4 CAUTION It is recommended that the eyecup be replaced with the eye guard during weapon mounted use NOTE The NVM 14 15 not a weapon sight however it can be used in conjunction with a collimated dot sight or laser aiming device C MOUNTING THE ATN NVM 14 TO THE WEAPON To mount the ATN NVM 14 perform the following 1 Loosen the clamping knob on the weapon mount Position the monocular mount on the weapon s mounting rail adjust the fore aft position of the monocular as necessary by loosening the clamping knob and repositioning the weapon mount on the rail Tighten by turning the clamping knob 2 Align the monocular and the weapon mount Slide the monoc ular rearwards until the alignment boss aligns with the align ment groove on the weapon mount Push until the monocular locks into the weapon mount see figure 3 1 Figure 3 3 Attaching ATN NVM 14 to Weapon Mount D MOUNTING THE ATN NVM 14
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15. 910 2862 650 989 5100 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 2008 ATN Corporation
16. ATN NVM14 Mfg s P Ns ATN NVM 14 2 Gen2 14 21 Gen2 ATN NVM 14 CGT Gen2 ATN NVM 14 HPT Gen2 NVM 14 3 Gen3 ATN NVM 14 3A Gen3 ATN NVM 14 4 Gen4 operators 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 or technical data or furnish any service to any foreign person whether abroad or in the United States for which a license or written AMERICAN approval of the U S Government is required without TECHNOLOGIES first obtaining the required license or written approval NETWORK from the Department of the U S Government having CORP jurisdiction Diversion contrary to U S law is prohibited Manual NVM14 004 Revision 4 February 2008 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 inaccura cies that may appear in this book 2008 Corp All right reserved SAFETY SUMMARY CAUTIONS e The ATN NVM 14 is a preci
17. BATTERY INSTALLATION 4 2 BATTERY LIFE 4 2 BLACK SPOTS 5 5 BRIGHT SPOTS 5 4 CAUTIONS A IV CHICKEN WIRE 5 7 CLEANING 6 10 COSMETIC BLEMISHES 5 4 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT 4 5 6 3 6 9 EDGE GLOW 5 3 6 4 EMISSION POINTS 5 5 END ITEM COMPONENTS 1 EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS C EYE RELIEF 2 3 4 5 EYEPIECE DIOPTER ADJ 2 3 FIXED PATTERN NOISE 5 6 FLASHING FLICKERING OR INTERMITTENT OPERATION 5 4 F NUMBER 2 3 GENERAL INFORMATION 1 3 HEIGHT 2 3 IR ILLUMINATION RANGE 2 3 IR ILLUMINATOR A 4 6 6 8 LENGTH 2 3 MAGNIFICATION 2 3 MAINTENANCE 6 1 6 8 HEADMOUNT 6 10 PREVENTIVE 6 2 MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS 4 5 MOUNTING PROCEDURES 3 2 4 5 OBJECTIVE LENS FOCUS 2 2 4 5 6 3 ON OFF ON IR CONTROL 4 5 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 2 OPERATIONAL DEFECTS 5 2 6 4 OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING 6 7 POWER REQUIREMENTS 2 3 REPAIR PARTS B 1 SAFETY SUMMARY A SHADING 5 2 6 4 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION 2 2 TECHNICAL INFORMATION 1 4 INFO 1 VOLTAGE 2 3 WARRANTY INFORMATION 1 4 WEIGHT 2 3 WIDTH 2 3 IND 2 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 GO atncorp com INFO 1 INFO 2 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
18. ONS AND PERFORMANCE WEIGHT AND DIMENSION Weight with battery PERFOMANCE CONTINUOUS OPERATION 2 3 2 3 DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR 2 4 COMPONENTS lara numa lt 6 E DY Figure 2 1 ATN NVM 14 Major Components PP Hess len gt get ar Figure 2 2 ATN NVM 14 Optional Components TABLE 2 1 ATN NVM 14DNS MAJOR COMPONENTS DESCRIPTION Kit Components Multi Use Night Vision monocular Lens Cap Eye cup 6 Battery 1234 Limia 7 Battery Adapter __________ Battery Adapter 6 sacriciatwindow Heaamount Adapter tor PVS7 Headmount Assembly e Dual Adapter or PVS7 Heaamount Assembly 2 5 2 6 STANDARD KIT COMPONENTS 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Multi Use Night Vision monocular The monocular night vision device with 1x magnifica tion Lens Cap cap used to protect the lens and for testing the unit in daylight Eye cup A rubber cup used to protect eyepiece and for opera tor comfort Soft Carrying Case A protective bag used for storing of ATN NVM 14 and accessories Operators Manual Provides equipment description use of operator con trols and preventative maintenance checks and ser vice Battery 123A Lithium A single 123A lithium battery used to power the unit Battery AA Alkaline A single standard AA alkaline battery used to power the unit Battery Adapter Allows
19. allation 4 4 4 3 Mechanical Functions 4 5 4 4 Infrared IR Illuminator Operations 4 6 5 1 Shading 5 2 5 2 Edge Glow 5 3 5 3 Bright Spots and Emission Points 5 4 5 4 Fixed Pattern Noise 5 5 5 5 Chicken Wire 5 6 6 1 Neckpad Reinstallation 6 11 6 2 Lacing the Sliding Bar Buckle 6 12 6 3 Maintenance Replacement of the tube in the NVM 14 6 13 LIST OF TABLES Table Title Page 2 1 ATN NVM 14 Major Components 2 5 4 1 Battery Life 4 2 6 1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and 6 2 Service for the ATN NVM 14 6 2 Operator Troubleshooting for the ATN 6 8 NVM 14 A 1 NVM 14 End Item Components A 1 B 1 ATN NVM 14 Repair Parts List B 1 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL USAGE You must familiarize yourself with the entire manual before operating the equipment Read the complete maintenance task before performing maintenance and follow all WARNINGS CAUTIONS and NOTES MANUAL OVERVIEW The manual contains sections for Operating and Maintaining the Multi Use night vision monocular ATN NVM 14 Components of End Item are in Appendix A Repair Parts Listis in Appendix B SECTION GENERAL INFORMATION 1 2 Figure 1 1 ATN NVM 14 Multi Use night vision monocular 1 1 GENERAL INFORMATION A TYPE OF MANUAL Operator Including Repair Parts List B MODEL NUMBER AND BASIC DESCRIPTION ATN NVM 14 Multi Use Night Vision monocular C SUPPLIER American Technologies Network Corp 20 South Linden Ave Unit 1B South San Francisco
20. at do not affect image intensifier reliability and are not normally a cause for warranty or repair work However some types of blemishes can get worse over time and interfere with the 5 3 5 4 usability of the device If you believe a blemish is a cause for rejection warranty or repair please ATN or point of purchase for warranty repair procedures 1 Bright Spots A bright spot is a small non uniform bright area that may flicker or appear constant Figure 5 3 Not all bright spots make the ATN NVM 14 rejectable Cup your hand overthe lens to block out all light Ifthe bright spot remains return the ATN NVM 14 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 2 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 lens of the monocular Figure 5 3 The position of an emission point within the image area does not move Not all emission points make the ATN NVM 14 rejectable Make sure any emission point is not simply a point light source in the scene EMISSION POINT 8 BRIGHT Figure 5 3 Bright Spots and Emission Points you are viewing Emission points are acceptable ifthey do not interfere with the usability of the device
21. duced Lithium iron disulfide 1 5V A A batteries or equivalent should be used below 20 C 4 F Table 4 1 Battery Life Estimated Battery Life Battery Type Usage The ATN NVM 14 operates with one AA battery or one CR123A battery when using the battery adapter Install CR123A batteries as follows 1 Unscrew the battery cap A and insert the battery observ ing the polarity as indicated 2 Replace the battery cap A and screw cap hand tight 3 Battery cap shell be assembled with battery adapter Figure 4 1 CR123A Battery Installation 4 3 4 4 Install standard AA batteries as follows 1 Unscrew the battery cap A 2 Unscrew the CR123 battery adapter B from the cap 3 Insert AA battery and observing the polarity as indicated 4 Replace the battery cap and screw cap hand tight Figure 4 2 AA Battery Installation B MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS The mechanical functions of the NVM 14 allow for differ ences in the physical features of individual operators and pro vide for operating the system These functions include the On Off On IR control eye relief see Section III Mounting Proce dures Headmount Adjustments diopter adjustment objec tive lens focus and IR illuminator focusing These mechani cal controls are identified in Figure 4 3 Operation button A switches both the monocular and the IR Illuminator on off To turn the monocular on press button A by one short push
22. ity of the image intensi fier and are an indication of instability If identified they are an immediate cause for rejecting the ATN NVM 14 They include shading edge glow flashing flickering and intermittent opera tion A SHADING If shading is persistent you will not see a fully circular image Figure 5 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 SHADING Figure 5 1 Shading NOTE Make sure the shading is not the result of improper exit pupil position B EDGE GLOW Edge glow is a bright area sometimes sparkling in the outer portion of the viewing area see Figure 5 2 To check for edge glow block out all light by cupping a hand over the lens Ifthe image tube is displaying edge glow the bright area will still show up Contact ATN or point of purchase for warranty repair pro cedures J B EDGE GLOW lt Figure 5 2 Edge Glow 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 proce dures D COSMETIC BLEMISHES These are usually the result of manufacturing imperfections th
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24. oating Clean monocular with water if necessary and dry thoroughly Clean lenses with lens paper and water if necessary except for demisting shield 6 4 HEADMOUNT MAINTENANCE 6 10 A BROWPAD REPLACEMENT Replace the browpads when cracked torn or contaminated Perform the following procedure to remove and replace the browpads 1 Firmly grasp the headmount and remove the old browpad 2 Gently press on the new browpad Lightly smooth out any wrinkles in the new browpad B NECKPAD REINSTALLATION During operation of the monocular itis possible for the neckpad to become separated from its position on the headband Per form the following procedures to reinstall the neckpad 1 Lift the upper headband strap retention tab see Figure 6 1 allowing the neckpad strap to be inserted underneath 2 Slip the neckpad strap all the way under the upper strap reten tion tab and then pull the lower part of the neckpad strap under the lower strap retention tab 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other side of the headband and neckpad if necessary Figure 6 1 Neckpad Reinstallation 6 11 C LACING THE SLIDING BAR BUCKLE While donning and adjusting the headmount it is possible for a strap to slip out of a slide fastener Perform the following proce dure to replace the strap and sliding bar buckle Thread the strap from the inside ofthe buckle overthe moveable sliding bar see Figure 6 2 Thread the strap back through
25. sert the bracket of the NVM 14 into the rail of the adapter 5 Tighten the screw B gt Figure 3 5 Adapter for using ATN 3 5x26 scope F MOUNTING THE PICATINNY ADAPTER TO THE ATN NVM 14 Mount Picatinny adapter A onto one of the rails on the monocu lar Tighten two fixing screws 8 of the adapter Figure 3 6 Mounting the Picatinny Adapter to the ATN NVM 14 G MOUNTING CAMERA CAMCORDER TO THE ATN NVM 14 1 Screw Camera Adapter A into the front lens of a photographic camera thread M52x0 75 or a video camera use adapter ring C threaded M37x0 75 2 Remove the rubber eyecup off the monocular 3 Connect the adapter with the eyepiece and gently tighten 3 fixing screws B on the adapter Figure 3 7 Mounting Camera to the ATN NVM 14 Figure 3 8 Mounting Camcorder to the ATN NVM 14 3 7 3 8 MOUNTING IR 450 TO THE NVM 14 IR 450 may be mounted on the monocular through the Picatinny adapter 1 Install the Picatinny Adapter on one of the monocular rails See 3 1 F 2 Loosen the IR 450 fixing screw 3 Mount the IR 450 on the Picatinny Adapter and tighten the fixing screw 1 MOUNTING THE NVM 14 TO THE PVS 7 HEAD HELMET MOUNT To mount the NVM 14 to a head helmet mount perform the following 1 Attach the PVS 7 headmount adapter A to the rail B of NVM 14 E Figure 3 9 Attaching NVM 14 to PVS 7 Adapter With
26. sion optical instrument and must be handled carefully at all times to prevent damage Do not scratch the external lens surfaces or touch them with your fingers Wiping demisting shield with lens paper while wet or with wet lens paper can damage the coating To protect the image intensifier keep the lens cap on the objec tive lens when the monocular is not in use or when checked out in daylight conditions The IR illuminator is a light that is invisible to the unaided eye for use during conditions of extreme darkness However the light from the illuminator can be detected by others when using night vision devices 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 NOTES e At operating temperatures below 20 C 4 F alkaline bat teries are not recommended as operating life will be severely reduced Lithium iron disulfide 1 5V AA batteries or equivalent should be used below 20 C 4 F The purpose of the illuminator is for viewing at close distance up to 3 meters when additional illumination is needed EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS To avoid physical and equipment damage when using the ATN NVM 14 carefully read and understand the following safety pre cautions The equipment requires some night light moonlight starlight etc to operate The level of performance depends upon the level of light
27. tion Flip up Helmet Mount Provides mount interface for the ATN NVM 14 to a range of ballistic helmets Brow Pads Changeable pads for secure head mount fit Picatinny Adapter 1 5 Picatinny rail for additional lighting laser and other mission critical tools Weapon Mount Small arms adapter that allows the ATN NVM 14 to be mounted on a weapon using Piccatinny or Mil 1913 rail Adapter for using NVM 14 with the ATN 3 5x26 riflescope Adapter for using the ATN NVM 14 with the 3 5x26 riflescope Scope Adapter Mount with inserts Day Night System Flip up Adapter with Inserts with inserts for variety of scopes telescopes Shoulder Strap Hard Shipping Storage Case A protective case used for shipping storing of ATN NVM 14 and accessories SECTION 111 MOUNTING PROCEDURES 3 1 3 1 MOUNTING PROCEDURES 3 2 A MOUNTING THE ATN NVM 14 TO A HEADMOUNT To mount the ATN NVM 14 to a headmount perform the following 1 Loosen the screw A Push the button B and insert the rail of the NVM 14 into the socket C of the headset 2 Place the headmount with NVM 14 onto a head 3 Loosen the screw A and move the unit along the rail for eye relief adjustment 4 The NVM 14 headmount has a flip up mechanism Push the button D on the side of mount and lift the unit up until the unit fixates in the top position When the device is placed in the top up position it will turn off automatically 5 Push the
28. to turn it off press button A by another short push You may adjust the unit diopter by rotating the eyepiece ring B The total dioptric range is covered in 1 2 revolution To make the unit focus appropriate for different distances you should rotate the front lens ring C The total focusing range is covered in 1 3 ring revolution The ring D serves to fix the infinity position of the front lens focus D Figure 4 3 Mechanical Functions 4 5 4 6 C INFRARED IR ILLUMINATOR OPERATIONS CAUTION The IR illuminator is a light that is invisible to the unaided eye for use during conditions of extreme darkness However the light from the illuminator can be detected by others that are using night vision devices NOTE The purpose of the illuminator is for viewing at close distance up to 3 meters when additional illumination is needed IR Illuminator gets activated when the monocular is already on by holding button A pressed for 1 5 2 seconds A red light appears in the eyepiece to indicate that the IR illuminator is operating You may focus the IR light for additional distance by placing the focusing lens of the IR pivot plate B onto the window of the IR illuminator C This will extend the range the useful range of the IR Figure 4 4 Infrared IR Illuminator Operations SECTION V OPERATIONAL DEFECTS 5 1 5 1 ZEROING OPERATIONAL DEFECTS 5 2 Operational defects relate to the reliabil
29. ustment objective lens focus and eye piece focus The device is also equipped with an infrared light emitting source NVM 14 Night Vision monocular utilizes the principle of intensi fication of the residual light which is reflected from the surround ing objects The optical system of the monocular consists of an objective lens an image intensifier tube and an eyepiece Even under unsteady brightness conditions Automatic Bright ness Adjustment System always keeps the IIT brightness level constant The Automatic Protective System controls the existing illumina tion level through the photo receiver If the illumination level sur passes 100 300 Ix for the following 10 seconds the monocular will shut off automatically Built in IR Illuminator makes it possible to observe the objects when the monocular works in the conditions of low light or total darkness The eyepiece incorporates several LED indicators RED serves as an IR Illuminator Indicator and an Battery Low Indicator at a time IR is on when the indicator light becomes stable If the indicator light starts flickering it means there might be about 20 of battery charge left GREEN serves as an Excessive Brightness Indicator If the bright light remains unchanged for over 10 seconds after the indicator turns on the monocular will automatically shut off If you move the unit away from the bright excessive light the unit will turn back on again 2 2 WEIGHT DIMENSI
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