ATN Mars 2/4/6 operator`s manual
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1. ties are hereby and expressly disclaimed LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ATN will not be liable for any claims actions suits proceedings costs expenses damages or liabilities arising out of the use of this product Operation and use of the product are the sole responsibility of the Cus tomer ATN s sole undertaking is limited to providing the products and services outlined herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement The provision of products sold and services performed by ATN to the Customer shall not be interpreted construed or regard ed either expressly or implied as being for the benefit of or creating 1 3 any obligation toward any third party of legal entity outside ATN and the Customer ATN s obligations under this Agreement extend solely to the Customer ATN s liability hereunder for damages regardless of the form or action shall not exceed the fees or other charges paid to ATN by the customer or customer s dealer ATN shall not in any event be liable for special indirect incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost income lost revenue or lost prof it whether such damages were foreseeable 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 re2. CONDITIONS If a mission has to be carrying out at changing light conditions it is possible to shut down the highlight protection system Close the light sensor with the sensor cap LIGHT SENSOR SENSOR CAP FIGURE 2 7 LIGHT SENSOR 2 9 2 2 8 LOW BATTERY INDICATOR When red LED in the field of view starts blinking itis time to change your battery 2 2 9 FOCUSING To focus the scope you need to adjust the diopter ring first Simply turn the diopter clockwise until it stops Then concentrate on any object and slowly turn the diopter back counter clockwise until the grain in the image is sharp You scope has ability to focus either long range or short Focus the front lens by rotating the knob until the image and the grain are both sharp When you are in the low light conditions and the daylight filter is off you may focus the front lens to receive a sharp image the diopter should not be adjusted NOTE The front lens should be readjusted for viewing objects at dif ferent distances FOCUS ADJUSTMENT KNOB FIGURE 2 8 FOCUSING 2 2 10 REMOTE CONTROL Remote control is designed to operate the Mars in short time ac tivation mode Attach the remote control to the Mars and use it as follows 1 Remove the plug cap from the plug 2 Attach the remote control to the plug and secure with the cap tive nut 3 Place the remote switch on the fore end of weapon stock and with Velcro tape 2 10 4 Turn the ope
3. OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT The Mars standard components are shown in Figure 4 1 and pre sented in Table 1 2 ur FIGURE 1 4 MARS STANDARD COMPONENTS TABLE 1 2 MARS STANDARD COMPONENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION Front Lens Cap ATN Mars Night Vision Riflescope Mounting System Eye Cap 5 CR123A type battery 1 s memwcow 1 r mmmmak E 8 OperetorsManval 1 9 Shipping SterageCase da 1 8 IR Illuminator Kit is shown in Figure 1 5 and listed in Table 1 3 eS m w 2 3 4 FIGURE 1 5 IR450 IR ILLUMINATOR KIT TABLE 1 3 IR450 KIT TEM DESCRIPTION IR450 B4 Illuminator CR123A type battery 1 5 mm Allen Key IR450 Wrench FIGURE 1 6 MARS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT TABLE 1 4 MARS OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM CODE Long Rail Adapter ACWSLRADPT ATN Double Lever QRM KIt ACWSMRSXQRM1 1 9 ATN Double Lever QRM KIt is shown in Figure 1 7 and listed in Table 1 5 lt FIGURE 1 7 ATN DOUBLE LEVER QRM KIT TABLE 1 5 ATN DOUBLE LEVER QRM KIT ITEM DESCRIPTION ATN Double Lever QRM Kit ich wenn a SECTION II OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 2 1 INSTALLATION PROCEDURES 2 1 1 ATN NIGHT VISION RIFLESCOPES MOUNTING SYSTEM The ATN Night Vision Riflescopes Mounting System allows to change the position of the riflescope flexibly on the weapon in relation to a s
4. Operating Procedures 2 2 5 Automatic Brightness Control 2 2 6 Highlight Protective System 2 2 7 Operating at Changing Light Conditions 2 2 8 Low Battery Indicator 2 2 9 Focusing 2 2 10 Remote Control 2 2 11 IR450 Illuminator 2 2 12 Reticle 2 13 2 2 13 Windage and Elevation 2 14 2 2 14 Stowage of Mars 2 11 i mh mk k 1 1 j 1 2 1 YVYYYYYYYYYNYNY ao En EN 2agoeo0o0o0o2000 o SECTION III 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 PMCS Procedures 4 2 Troubleshooting 4 2 1 General 4 2 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 4 3 Maintenance Procedures 4 3 1 Mars Maintenance 4 3 2 Cleaning Procedures Appendix A Estimation of Ambient Illumination Level Appendix B Spare Parts List Appendix C Tube Maintanance Replacement For Technical Information A 0 0 Qo Q e WWWNDY ARAL ha ARAL NNN NNN TT C 1 INFO 1 SECTION I INTRODUCTION 11 GENERAL INFORMATION 11 1 SCOPE This manual contains instructions for use in operating and main taining the ATN Mars series night vision riflescopes Throughout this manual the ATN Mars night vision riflescope will be referred to as the scope or the Mars 1 1 2 REPORTS Reports fr
5. Wrench ST T 00 001 to screw in the cap Lock the cap with primer coat 5 Tighten up the Thread Ring 12 and lock it with primer coat 6 Centerdrill a hole for Screw 17 in the tube holder 11 for 0 5mm deep and coat it with primer 7 Solder tube wires to the plate 8 Install Reticle Screw Assembly 5 into Item 10 of Subas sembly 11 tube holder Make sure the reticle crosshairis set 4 vertically strict and the dimension is provided for Figure C 2 Secure Subassembly 9 with Nut 8 Lock the nut with primer coat 9 Install the eyepiece Secure it with primer coat FIGURE C 5 10 Eliminate the parallax between the crosshair plane and the target plane and allow for less than 1 deflection from the paral lelism between the vertical reticle crosshair line and the plane that crosses the observation line vertical You can achieve it by moving Item 18 with Item 19 of Subassembly 9 reticle screw ST 01 04 000 SB Secure this new position with Screw 20 Figure C 5 11 Apply sealant to mount the Control Board Cover 7 Lock the Screws 6 with primer coat 12 Checkthe air tightness of the scope with application of 2x104 Pa overpressure 0 2 atm No pressure drop is acceptable to inflate air use hole for Screw 21 13 Purge the scope internal space with nitrogen of 50 C dew point Then lock Screw 21 with primer coat C 5 FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION ATN CORP 1341 San Mateo Aven
6. are usually the result of manufacturing imperfections that do not affect image intensifiers reliability and are not normally a reason to claim for warranty or repair work However some types of blemishes can get worse over time and interfere with the usabil ity 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 3 3 A Bright Spots A bright spotis a small non uniform bright area that may flicker or appear constant Figure 3 3 Not all bright spots make the ATN Mars rejectable Cup your hand over the lenses to block out all light If the bright spot remains re turn the ATN Mars 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 objec tive lenses of the scope Figure 3 3 The position of an emission point within the image area does not move Not all emission points make the ATN Mars rejectable Make sure any emission point is not simply a point light source in the scene you are viewing Emis sion points are acceptable if they do not interfere with the usability of the device EMISSION POINT BRIGHT SP
7. reticle gives a clearly aiming point even when hard to see game blends into the background Thinner posts and crosshair center section covers a minimum of the target and allow for less target coverage making precision shots on small targets easy Heavy posts stand out against cover and leads your eye directly to the center intersection The result is fast precision aiming The thin lines correspond to 1 5 yards at 100 yards distance FIGURE 2 13 CROSSHAIR RETICLE Mil dot reticle Mil dot reticle is a reliable means of determining distances to tar gets establishing leads for moving targets and for alternate aim ing points for windage and elevation holds Dots are spaced in one mil milliradian increments on the crosshair A distance to target can be calculated using the mil for mula that is based on the size of the object being targeted Look through the scope and bracket the object between dots The space between dot centers subtends one milliradian mil One mil subtends 3 6 inches at 100 yards or 36 inches at 1 000 yards To use this system effectively you must know the size of the target 2 14 By measuring the height or width of a known or approximately known target size in mil radians using the reticles the target dis tance can be calculated as follows R range in meters target size in meters M mil radians of the image size R 1000 H M Military shooters are trained to know that the common ma
8. sharp image CAUTION Bright sources such as light of fire headlights searchlights etc can damage the Mars Take away the Mars from the bright sources that appear on the scene 6 Mars shut down a Turn the operation switch to OFF position The green glow will disappear b Replace the protective cover on the input lens 2 8 C If necessary remove the scope from the rail in reverse order of installing d Unscrew the battery cap and take out the battery Replace the battery cap Do not store the Mars with the battery still in it e Return the scope and all accessories to the case 2 2 5 AUTOMATIC BRIGHTNESS CONTROL The device has a built in Automatic Brightness Control This con trol automatically adjusts the brightness of Image Intensifier Tube to the optimal level 2 2 6 HIGHLIGHT PROTECTIVE SYSTEM The automatic highlight protective system analyses light exposure with the sensor If the level of light exposure exceeds allowable the red LED indicator in the FOV will light on If high light exposure is kept more than 10 seconds the device automatically will off The System works when the sensor cap not cover the light sensor NOTE The automatic highlight protective system and automatic brightness control system do not protect a scope from damage by bright light sources a fire headlights of the automobile lanterns etc Do not point the device at a bright light source 2 2 7 OPERATING AT CHANGING LIGHT
9. ATN Mars 2 ATN Mars 4 ATN Mars 6 NIGHT VISION RIFLESCOPES MARS 2 MARS 4 MARS 6 OPERATOR S MANUAL REV 4 JUNE 2011 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 orthe 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 CORP 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 purpose 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 2011 ATN Corp All right reserved SAFETY SUMMARY STUDY CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL BEFORE TURNING ON AND OPERATING THIS PRODUCT CAUTIONS The AT
10. CT 00 03 000 to take out Thread Ring 12 7 Draw Tube Holder Subassembly 11 out of the scope body C 2 TUBE HOLDER REASSEMBLY WITH TUBE 1 Set 37 mm image intensifier tube IIT pre assembled with IIT Container 13 onto sealant 2 Follow up Figure to calculate the total thickness of the Compensation Ring 14 and trim it FIGURE C 3 C 2 3 Push the trimmed compensation ring then tube fitted inside the IIT Container into the tube holder Secure them with Thread Ring 15 using Wrench ST 00 03 000 and Screws 16 to ar rest the tube transverse offset Double check Screws 16 are not overtightened Use primer coat to lock the ring and the Screws C 3 ASSEMBLY WORK INSIDE SCOPE 1 First you will need to calculate the needed thickness of the set of compensation rings There are two methods of calculation C 3 a Set collimator and riflescope focus adjustment knob for infinity position Take D and E measurements see Figure C4 Push Tube Holder Assembly 11 inside the scope body first without compensation rings set allow ing for 2 5 3mm vacant space from the support lip inside the body which the assembly s end would normally rest against Solder the IIT Container with the tube inside to the plate By turning Thread Ring 12 you may smoothly move the tube holder inside the scope body towards the objective lens assembly s location After the image reach es its grain in focus secure this posi
11. N Mars series night vision scopes are precision electro optical instruments and require careful handling Please follow the below instructions of safe use e Do not disassemble the scope Keepthe scope clean protect it from moisture sharp tempera ture 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 scopes from a light overloading Do not turn the scope on in daylight with the front lens cap off Do not point the scopes atthe bright light source a fire car headlights lan terns street lamps room lights etc e Do not leave the unit in on position during stops in operation Remove the battery from the unit when itis planned to store for over 3 days Failure to do so may damage the unit NOTES Do not test the device in daylight conditions even with the daylight filter lens cap on for more than ten 10 minutes To protect the device from damage do not direct it to the bright light sources a fire headlights of the automobile lan terns etc CAUTION THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NATURAL RUBBER LATEX WHICH MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS To avoid injuries and equipment damage from using the ATN Mars series carefully read and consider the following equipment limita tions The equipment requires some night light moonlight starlight etc to opera
12. OSE OF PMCS PMCS is performed daily when in use to be sure that the scope is ready at all times Procedures listed in Table 4 1 are a systematic inspection of the Mars that will enable you to discover defects that might cause the scope to fail on a mission 4 1 2 PMCS PROCEDURES The frequency of performing PMCS is as follows 1 Daily when the scope is in use 2 When itis removed from the case for any reason TABLE 4 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES 5 0 NOT FULLY MISSION CHECK CHECKING PROCEDURE CAPABLE IF NO pen A specified in this manual Inspect for cuts tears and Eye Cup dirt Clean as required Cap torn or cut Chipped cracked or if scratches hinder vision through the scope Inspect for cleanliness Lenses scratches chips or cracks Clean as required Check for corrosion Battery springs tension cap dam Compart aged or retainer broken ment Check O ring for cuts or damage Springs corroded or damaged Retainer broken Cap or O ring damaged or missing 4 2 TABLE 4 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES ITEMTO CHECK Operation Switch Reticle Bright ness Color Adjustment knob Focus Knob Remote Control Mounting System Installation security CHECKING PROCEDURE Inspect for broken or miss ing switch Check for operation with out battery Turn the switch from OFF to ON Each position should have definite stopping poin
13. OT 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 us ability of the device D Fixed Pattern Noise This is usually a cosmetic blemish characterized by a faint hexag onal 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 throughout the image area or in parts of the image area Figure 3 5 Under the worst case condition these lines will form hexag onal or square wave shaped lines This is typically viewed in high light conditions No action is required if this condition is present unless it interferes 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 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES PMCS 4 1 1 PURP
14. OUNT ADJUSTMENT 1 Remove the standard ATN Mounting System from the scope Unscrew the two mounting screws which attach the ATN Mounting System to the body of the scope 2 Mount the QRM onto the scope with two mounting screws 3 To open the scope QRM slide the cam latch 1 forward arrow A and turn the cam 2 backward arrow B 4 Your QRM comes with 2 shoes 3 One for standard weaver rails designated by the letter W stamped on the shoe one for MIL STD 1913 Picatinny rail designated by the letter P stamped on the shoe Depending on which rail you are at tempting to mount you must remove the other 5 The shoes can also be adjusted for different mounting posi tions To remove shoe unscrew the two screws 4 and place shoe in desired position 6 Place the scope onto rail Be sure to engage the recoil lug into the groove on the top mounting surface of the rifle 7 Turn the cam forward pushing the latch to close the mount 8 The QRM may be adjusted to eliminate excessive play when mounted on the rail by using the provided wrench 5 to in crease decrease the cam latch nut 6 2 4 2 1 3 LONG RAIL ADAPTER OPTIONAL Long Rail Adapter LRA is a quick detachable multiple eye relief mounting base that attaches to weaver type rail and flat top recei vers designed to give flexibility in positioning your Mars upon a firearm with a Picatinny or Weaver rail Instal the Long Rail Adapter as follows 1 Loosen the fix
15. arf Far 46555 708 caps swap CAT 140555708 Reticle brightess colradusinentinos er s faress5 roo oeur Drwsserr me 3 B 1 TABLE B 1 ATN MARS SPARE PARTS LIST PART NO DESCRIPTION FIG ITEM AT 1485451700 Accessories 1 Fromtnexit a 148558700 Accessories 2 Optiona B 2 E m 11 12 13 14 FIGURE B 1 NIGHT VISION SCOPE 1 2 3 FIGURE B 2 ACCESSORIES 1 FROM THE KIT FIGURE B 3 ACCESSORIES 2 OPTIONAL B 3 APPENDIX C TUBE MAINTENANCE REPLACEMENT Tube maintenance replacement is to be performed by qualified technicians only These procedures attempted by non qualified personnel will void warranty FIGURE C 1 SCOPE DISASSEMBLY 1 Remove Eyepiece Subassembly 1 Use Eyepiece Wrench ST T 01 000 2 Take out the set of insert rings the eyepiece was packed with for safer transportation The set of insert rings is used instead of Set of Compensation Cardboard Rings 2 3 Screw out Cap 3 using Cap Wrench ST T 01 001 and draw out Items Spring 4 and Liner 5 4 Remove Screws 6 Bolt M4 screws into the disposed holes of Screws 6 on the Control Board Cover 7 until it comes apart so you can take it off C 1 5 Loosen Nut 8 of Subassembly 9 reticle screw and release reticle screw from Item 10 of Subassembly 11 Figure C 2 1220 D C TS FIGURE C 2 6 Use Wrench
16. ars has the following important features Available with 2 CGT HPT 3rd WPT and 4th generation image intensifier tube Powered by a single CR 123A or AA type battery Adjusts for lens focus s mounted on MIL STD 1913 Picatinny rail Equipped with remote control and 450mW IR illuminator e submersible to 20 m for 1 hour Filled with dry nitrogen to prevent internal fogging 1 5 FIGURE 1 1 ATN MARS 2 NIGHT VISION WEAPON SIGHT FIGURE 1 2 ATN MARS 4 NIGHT VISION WEAPON SIGHT FIGURE 1 3 ATN MARS 6 NIGHT VISION WEAPON SIGHT 1 6 TABLE 1 1 SPECIFICATION MARS2 MARS 4 MARS 6 55 hours 3V 40 hours 1 5V Operating p i Temperature 51 C to 45 C Storage m 99 9 The Mars is an effective night vision system designed for night ope rations but does have following limitations The scope requires some night light moonlight starlight etc to operate Night light is reduced by such factors as passing cloud cover and objects that produce shadows The scope is less effective viewing through rain fog sleet snow smoke Under starlight conditions low contrast environments such as snow covered territory sandy deserts large bodies of water 1 7 or grassy hills degrade visibility thereby disguising or masking changes in terrain Under too low light conditions the scope looses some of the resolution that it has under full moon 1 2 2 MARS STANDARD COMPONENTS AND
17. by the Customer of by any party other than ATN without prior written consent of ATN d special order or close out merchandise or merchandise sold as is by either ATN or the ATN dealer or e mer chandise that has been discontinued by the manufacturer and either parts or replacement units are not available due to reasons beyond the control of ATN ATN shall not be responsible for any defects or damage that in ATN s opinion is a result from the mishandling abuse misuse improper storage or improper operation including use in conjunction with equipment which is electrically or mechanically incompatible 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 warranty no other warranties written or oral statutory expressed or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose shall apply to the product All such implied warran
18. ceive a completed Product Warranty Registration Card for each unit or com plete warranty registration on our website at www atncorp com Please complete the included form and immediately mail it to our Service Cen ter ATN Corporation 1341 San Mateo Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service on your unit End user must notify ATN ser vice 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 fo
19. es high light conditions After 10 Red LEDindicatorin seconds the image intensifier will be cut off the FOV aaa Flashing red light indicates low battery 2 2 3 BATTERY INSTALLATION CAUTION Ensure the operation switch is in the off position before install ing a battery BATTERY CAP BATTERY CAP CR123A AA BATTERY BATTERY BATTERY ADAPTER FIGURE 2 6 BATTERY INSTALLATION 2 7 The ATN Mars operates with one CR123A battery using the bat tery adapter or one AA type battery without battery adapter Install the battery as follows Install the battery into its housing with the polarity order shown on the main body of the unit The CR123A battery used with adapter Install adapter first then CR123A AA battery used without adapter 2 2 4 OPERATING PROCEDURES These procedures should be performed under night light condi tions only CAUTION Use of the Mars under high light conditions may damage the image intensifier 1 Make sure the battery is installed as indicated on the scope body 2 Make visual estimation of the illumination level in the viewing area using the reference data presented in Appendix A Youcan start to operate with the scope if illumination level is less than 1 lux 3 Remove the front lens cap 4 Turn the power switch to the ON position A green glow will ap pear in the scope eyepiece after a slight delay 5 Observe the scene and adjust focus rotating focusing knob to achieve
20. hooter in combination with the fixed positions al ready available on the weaver rail For this purpose in the base of the mounting bracket there is a rail with a fixing projection There are three grooves in the mounting bracket for mounting this rail Besides it is possible to change the position of the riflescope ad ditionally by 1 3 of inch For doing this one needs to about face the rail SCREWS MOUNTING SCREWS RAIL WITH A FIXING PROJECTION MOUNTING BRACKET FIGURE 2 2 SCOPE MOUNTING SYSTEM To change the position of the riflescope on the weaver rail addi tionally follow the steps mentioned below 2 2 1 Unscrew the two screws which attach the rail to the mounting bracket Take the rail out of the groove About face the rail in case of necessity Place the rail into another groove Fixthe rail with the two screws NOTE If the rail is not taken out easily screw up tight one of screws into the threaded aperture in the middle of a fixing projection of the rail Continue rotation of the screw Thus the screw will push out a rail from a groove 2 1 2 ATN DOUBLE LEVER QUICK RELEASE MOUNT OPTIONAL ATN Double Lever Quick Release Mount is used for fast installation removing the ATN Mars series Night Vision Rifle Scopes on MIL STD 1913 Picatinny rail FIGURE 2 3 DOUBLE LEVER QUICK RELEASE MOUNT 2 3 CLOSED POSITION FIGURE 2 4 DOUBLE LEVER QUICK RELEASE M
21. ing nuts of LRA 2 Install the LRA onto the weapon mounting rail 3 Tighten the fixing nuts of LRA tightly 4 Instal your Mars on the LRA as describe in item 2 1 1 LONG RAIL ADAPTER FIXING NUTS FIGURE 2 5 MARS ON THE LONG RAIL ADAPTER 2 5 2 2 OPERATING PROCEDURES 2 2 1 GENERAL This section contains instructions for placing the Mars in opera tion The function of controls is explained CAUTION The Mars is a precision electro optical instrument and must be handled carefully at all times 2 2 2 CONTROLS LIGHT SENSOR RETICLE BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT FOCUS ADJUSTMENT KNOB OPERATION SWITCH CONNECTOR CAP CONNECTOR REMOTE CONTROL ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT KNOB DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT RING WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT KNOB DUST CAPS FIGURE2 5 MARS CONTROLS 2 6 TABLE 2 2 MARS CONTROLS AND INDICATORS CONTROLS FUNCTION STB the scope is in standby mode Operation Switch OFF the scope is off ON the scope is on Diopter adjustment ring Adjusts the grain in the image is sharp Focus adjustment Focuses the input lens Adjusts for sharpest view knob of scene Remote control Switches the scope from STB to operating mode Reticle brightness color adjustment knob Adjusts the reticle brightness color Windage adjustment Horizontal adjustment of reticle knob Elevation T adjustment knob Vertical adjustment of reticle m Red glow indicat
22. le torso is 39 inches from crotch to top of head This is very close to exactly one meter This formula then becomes 1000 M for a one meter target size All of the following formulae are equivalent to the one above for estimating range R range in meters target size in inches M mil radians of the image 25 4 R range in yards target size in inches M mil radians of the image R 27 78 H M R range in yards target size in feet M mil radians of the im age R 333 3 H M FIGURE 2 14 MIL DOT RETICLE 2 2 13 WINDAGE AND ELEVATION The vertical and horizontal adjustments for the scope can be achieved by turning the elevation and windage adjustment mech anisms remove dust caps first Each click equals 3 8 inch at 100 2 15 yards Mars 2 1 4 inch at 100 yards Mars 4 or 1 6 inch at 100 yards Mars 6 When reaching the maximum range of rotation do not use force ELEVATION DUST CAPS WINDAGE FIGURE 2 15 WINDAGE AND ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT KNOBS 2 2 14 STOWAGE OF MARS 1 Ensure the Mars and all accessories are clean and dry before returning to storage case 2 Replace the objective cap and output cap on the lenses Re move the battery 3 Make sure the scope and accessories are stored in the appro priate locations in the case and close the cover 2 16 SECTION III OPERATIONAL DEFECTS 3 1 3 1 ZEROING OPERATIONAL DEFECTS Operational defects refer
23. ly wipe the external surfaces except lenses 3 Dry any wet surfaces except lenses with another dry and clean soft cloth 4 Using lens brush carefully remove all loose dirt from the lens es 5 Slightly dampen a cotton swab with ethanol and softly 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 B Cleaning of Accessories Clean accessories with a soft brush cloth and soap and water as required CAUTION Dry thoroughly each item before replacing into the storage case 4 7 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 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 assemblies completing the Mars Night Vision Scope Therefore in case of failure of any part or assembly User could replace 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 MARS SPARE PARTS LIST PART NO DESCRIPTION FIG ITEM AT 146558700 Nigmtvision Scope f
24. om 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 650 989 5100 650 875 0129 fax www atncorp com info atncorp com 1 1 3 STORAGE Storage of the Mars should be done in the factory packing and af ter a thorough PMCS as outlined in Section 4 of this manual This will ensure the scope remains in mission ready condition during storage Battery should be stored separately from the scope The Mars should not be placed on the floor in any area exposed to high temperatures or direct sunlight Presence of acid and al kaline vapor as well as of other aggressive admixtures in the air is unacceptable 1 2 1 1 4 WARRANTY 2 YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in material 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 foregoing warranty occurs during the applicable period stated above ATN at its option will either repair or replace the product and such action on the part of ATN shall be the full extent of ATN s liability and the Customer s sole and exclusive remedy This warranty does not cover a product a used in other than its normal and customary man ner b subjected to misuse c subjected to alterations modifications or repairs
25. on the back side of IR450 By pushing the buttons and you may adjust the IR brightness IR BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT IR ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT IR FOCUSING IR WINDAGE FIXING NUT ADJUSTMENT ALLEN KEY POWER LED INDICATOR BATTERY HOUSING CAP BATTERY HOUSING WRENCH FIGURE 2 10 18450 ILLUMINATOR 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 IRA50 in order to focus on the scene observed in the viewfinder of your NVD Use the included len wrench to rotate the adjusting screws until the IR beam is cen tered Please remember the ad justments should be performed under night light conditions only 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 2 12 WRENCH TOLOOSEN NUT TO TIGHTEN NUT NUT FIGURE 2 11 CHANGING OF CONTROL PANEL POSITION loosen the nut located on the body of the IR Rotate the IR to the desired position Tighten the nut with the wrench to secure the new position 2 2 12 RETICLE Your scope has an electronic reticle with two color and 5 degrees of brightness of illumination for each color The knob of brigh
26. r warranty service ATN will cov er return 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 UPS ground 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 4 1 2 DESCRIPTION AND DATA 1 2 1 DESCRIPTION A Purpose ATN Mars series of Night Vision weapon sights is designed for professional purposes The series includes scopes with 2 5X ATN Mars 2 4X ATN Mars 4 and ATN Mars 6 magnifica tion Similar to all ATN scopes the ATN Mars features only the purest grades of heavy glass and computer aided optical designs to cre ate multi element high speed multi coated lenses for ultra fast light transmission and resolution beyond current military stan dards All optical lenses on the Mars scopes are individually fitted and calibrated to achieve optimum performance B Principle of Operation The Mars operation is based on the principle of electron optical intensification of light The input lens collects available ambient light from source such as the moon stars and sky glow and fo cuses iton the image intensifier tube photocathode The tube am plifies the light and produces the viewable image projected from the tube screen to the output lens C Features and Limitations The M
27. ration switch in standby position STB 5 To activate the scope press and hold the pressure switch 6 After disconnecting the remote control replace the cap onto the connector A VELCRO TAPE REMOTE CONTROL FIGURE 2 9 REMOTE CONTROL 2 2 11 IR450 ILLUMINATOR Infra red IR Illuminators are common for night vision technolo gy The IR light greatly enhances the performance of your device while remaining almost totally invisible to the naked eye Staying in the dark switch on your night vision device If the visibility is low you may use ATN 18450 to improve the situation Still you should remember thatthe IR illuminator is just a source of infrared light so the greater is the chosen range of observation the lesser its brightness becomes IR450 Infrared Illuminator can be mounted with Mars onto the Pica tinny Rail IR450 Installation 1 Loosen the fixing nut of IR450 2 Install the IR450 onto the Picatinny rail 3 Tighten the fixing nut of IR450 tightly The ATN IR450 is powered with CR123A lithium battery To install the battery unscrew the cap of the battery housing and in sertthe battery following the polarity arrows marked on the hous ing Putthe cap in place 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 2 11 LED lit
28. s missing or Insert battery or install cor Switch on improperly installed rectly Battery is dead Replace battery Battery contactsurfac Clean the contact surfaces es or contact springs with a pencil eraser and or are dirty or corroded alcohol and cotton swabs P Send the scope to the ser Cannot achieve Objective and output Clean thoroughly the lenses the sharp image lenses are dirty surfaces ofthe object Damaged optical com Send the scope to the ser 4 5 TABLE 4 2 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Scope affects Factory alignmentbro Send the scope to the ser boresight after ken vice center installation or during the firing Loose scope mounting Tighten hard the fixing nuts system using screwdriver 4 6 4 3 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 4 3 1 MARS MAINTENANCE The Mars maintenance consists of external inspection of its com ponents for serviceability cleaning and installation of the stan dard and optional accessories Maintenance instructions covered elsewhere in this manual PMCS troubleshooting etc are not repeated in this section CAUTION The Mars is a precision electro optical instrument and must be handled carefully at all times to prevent damage 4 3 2 CLEANING PROCEDURES A Cleaning of the Mars 1 Gently brush off any dirt from the scope body using only a clean soft cloth 2 Moisten the cloth with fresh water and gent
29. t Inspect for broken or miss ing knob Check for operation with out battery Turn the switch from OFF to maxi mum brightness position Each position should have a definite stopping point Check to ensure Inspect for broken or missing knob there is free rotation of the focus ring more than 1 4 turn Check cable and key for damage Check Velcro tape for wear Ensure the remote control connects to the scope plug securely Check for damage or cor rosion Check for proper opera tion Check the scope which installed on the arm rail does not have any move ment Tighten fixing nuts if necessary NOT FULLY MISSION CAPABLE IF Switch missing Switch inoperative Knob missing Knob inoperative Focus knob missing Focus knob cannot be rotated Cable or key dam aged Velcro tape missing Connector damage affects abil ity to connect remote control to the scope Mount body or axles damaged Fixing nuts or Rail with a fixing projection are missing 4 3 TABLE 4 1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES SEQ ITEMTO NOT FULLY MISSION NO CHECK CHECKING PROCEDURE CAPABLE IF OPERATIONAL CHECKS CAUTION Operate the Mars with Front Lens Cap on or under dark con ditions Insert the battery Turn the switch to ON position Look for green glow in out Green glow absent put lens Turn the switch to OFF position Connect the remote con trol to the scope T
30. te The level of equipment performance depends upon the level of light Night light reduces by passing through the clouds while oper ating under trees under the shadows of houses etc The device results less effective in peering into shadows and other darkened areas The device results less effective in viewing through rain fog sleet snow or smoke The equipment will not see through the dense smoke Its protection system cuts off the image intensifier when ambi entlight level continues exceeding of 40 lux for the following 10 seconds Under starlight conditions low contrast environments such as snow covered 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 scope looses some of the resolution that it has under full moon TABLE OF CONTENTS o e SAFETY SUMMARY SECTION I INTRODUCTION a 1 1 1 General 1 Scope 1 2 Reports 1 3 Storage 1 4 Warranty 1 1 1 Description and Data 1 2 1 Description 1 2 2 Mars Standard Components and Optional Equipment 1 7 SECTION Il OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2 1 2 1 Installation Procedures 2 2 2 1 1 ATN Night Vision Riflescopes Mounting System 2 2 2 1 2 ATN Double Lever Quick Release Mount Optional 2 1 3 Long Rail Adapter Optional 2 2 Operating Procedures 2 2 1 General 2 2 2 Controls 2 2 3 Battery Installation 2 2 4
31. tion of the tube holder assembly inside the scope body with Screw 17 Gauge F dimension FIGURE 4 The thickness of the set of compensation rings is deduced from formula X D E F Loosen the screw unsolder the tube wires off the plate and take the tube holder out of the scope bogy Trim fit the set of compen sation rings for the needed thickness X b Assemble the scope with the set of compensation rings 2 5mm thick The scope focus knob shall be adjusted for infinity position Mount the scope onto a collimating bench Turn the focus knob until the image reaches its optimal grain sharpness Use this position on the col limator scale as a reference point for further calculations Deduce the needed thickness AX to trim the set of com pensation rings for from the formula below AX F x N 600 where Fai scope focal distance 108mm or 162mm N collimator scale value for infinity position collimator scale value for optimal sharpness Unsolder the IIT Container wires off the plate Draw the tube holder assembly out of the body trim fit the set of compensation rings for the thickness of 2 5 2 Insert the Set of Compensation Rings 2 inside the scope 3 Follow up the drawing to install the tube holder assembly and back its position up with Thread Ring 12 using Wrench CT 00 03 000 4 Install the Liner the Spring and the Cap 5 4 and 3 Use
32. tness adjustment reticle and color select is located on the top of the boby of the scope On the knob there are dots marking with color of illumination of reticle Mars 2 equipped with chevron rangefinder reticle or crosshair reticle Mars 4 and Mars 6 have the Mil dot reticle Chevron rangefinder reticle Chevron rangefinder reticle was designed to assist you in deter mining the range of your target These distances are based on a 6 target A 6 target fits between the short baselines and the numbered main horizontal line If the 6 target fits between the 2nd short baseline and the main line the target is 200 yards away If the same target fits between the 4th short baseline and the main line the target is 400 yards away The target would be either 100 300 and 500 yards away 60 MOA c m pu MOA II l ji 1 123 4 5 If a 6 target fits between If a 6 target fits between these two lines then these two lines then the target is 200 yards the target is 400 yards away away FIGURE 2 12 CHEVRON RANGEFINDER RETICLE The vertical lines in chevron reticle are proportioned to help in rangefinding and in making allowances for wind or movement 2 13 The size of vertical lines is correspond to 6 feet at 900 yards distance The horizontal distance between the two lines is cor respond to 20 MOA The vertical size of chevron in the centre of reticle is correspond to 6 feet at 300 yards distance Crosshair reticle Crosshair
33. 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 Mars 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 in ward 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 2224 FIGURE 3 1 SHADING NOTE Make sure the shading is not the result of improper exit pupil position 3 2 3 1 2 EDGE GLOW Edge glow is a bright area sometimes sparkling in the outer por tion of the viewing area Figure 3 2 To check for edge glow block out all light by cupping 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 Ta 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
34. ue South San Francisco CA 94080 800 910 2862 650 989 5100 tel 650 875 0129 fax www atncorp com info 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 2011 ATN Corporation
35. urn the operation switch to STB position Press and hold 14 the key Look for green Green glow absent Operation Switch glow in output lens Re lease the key turn the Switch to OFF position Check for flickering flash ing bright spots edge Excessive cosmetic glow shading excessive defects or fixed pat fixed pattern noise hon tern noise eycomb AFTER CHECKING PROCEDURES Replace protective covers to the lenses Disconnect the remote control and Screw up the cap Remove the battery Put the scope and all accessories into the storage case 4 4 4 2 TROUBLESHOOTING 4 2 1 GENERAL This section contains information for locating and removal most of the Mars operating troubles which may occur Each malfunction of an individual component or assembly is followed by a list of tests or inspections that will help determine probable causes and corrective action to take Perform the tests inspections and corrective actions in the order listed This manual cannot list all possible malfunctions that may occur or all tests or inspections and corrective actions If a malfunction is not listed except when malfunction and cause are obvious or is not corrected by listed corrective actions contact to the service center 4 2 2 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Troubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 4 2 TABLE 4 2 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Scope does not Battery i
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