ACTinBlack DTNVG, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATOR MANUAL DTNVG Binocular Night Vision Device ...

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Page 3: ...OPERATOR MANUAL DTNVG Binocular Night Vision Device ACTinBlack S à r l Rue de l Industrie L 3895 Foetz Grand Duchy of Luxembourg 352 20 30 10 30 info actinblack com www actinblack com ...

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Page 5: ... Battery Precautions 7 2 3 Battery Installation 8 2 4 Eyecup Installation 9 2 5 Demist Shield Installation 9 2 6 Sacrificial Window Installation 10 CHAPTER 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 11 3 1 Introduction 11 3 2 Controls and Indicators 11 3 3 Operation 15 3 4 Operations with IR Source 16 3 5 Operation in Conditions of Blowing Dust or Sand 17 3 6 Operation in Rainy or Humid Conditions 18 3 7 Operation ...

Page 6: ...tery Removal 20 4 4 Cleaning the DTNVG 20 4 5 Cleaning the Optics 21 4 6 Checking for Damage and Corrosion 21 4 7 Neck Cord 22 CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 5 1 Troubleshooting Procedures 23 APPENDIX A SPARE AND REPAIR PARTS LIST A 1 Introduction 25 A 2 Contact Information 25 APPENDIX B WARRANTY INFORMATION 27 ...

Page 7: ...VI LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 1 1 Product Illustration 6 3 1 Controls and Indicators 13 ...

Page 8: ...VII LIST OF TABLES 1 1 Standard Kit Parts List 3 1 2 System Performance and Data 4 3 1 Controls and Indicators 13 5 1 Troubleshooting 23 ...

Page 9: ...lication 1 2 Equipment Description The DTNVG is a self contained night vision device that enables improved night vision using ambient light from the night sky Typically the moon star and or sky glow Optically it is made up of two sets of objective lens image intensifier and eyepiece lens The objective lens collects light reflected from the night scene by the moon stars or night sky inverts the ima...

Page 10: ...ocus Lightweight and versatile the DTNVG can be hand held head mounted helmet mounted The DTNVG consists of two identical Monoculars mounted to a body assembly The Monoculars may be pivoted sideways when pivoted outside the field of view the monocular will individually turn off When the DTNVG is mounted to a helmet or head mont the DTNVG may be flipped up and temporarily stowed the DTNVG will auto...

Page 11: ...ery 2 3 Demist Shield 2 4 Shoulder Strap 1 5 Sacrificial Lens 2 6 Lens Tissue packet 1 7 Operator Manual 1 9 Hard Carrying Case 1 1 3 Standard Kit Parts List The standard DTNVG kit comes with the items listed in the following table Table 1 1 Standard Kit Parts List Item Description 1 Binocular Assembly 1 2 CR123A Lithium Battery 2 3 Demist Shield 2 4 Shoulder Strap 1 5 Sacrificial Lens 2 6 Lens Ti...

Page 12: ...irements 1 AA or 1CR123A Lithium Battery Life AA 20 hrs 18 C 65 F Battery Life CR123A 30 hrs 18 C 65 F Physical Data Hard Carrying Case Dimensions 33 6cm x 30cm x 14 8cm 13 2 x 11 8 x 5 8 Binocular Dimensions 10 3cm x 10 8cm x 7 8cm Binocular Weight PVS 14 532g Binocular Weight AN AVS 534g Binocular Weight 45 o Lenses 518g Optical Data Magnification 1 0X Field of View 40 or 45 2 Eyepiece of Focus ...

Page 13: ...mm AN AVS or F 1 2 25mm PVS14 Resolution up to 1 3 cy mR with 64 lp mm tube Environmental Data Operating Temperature 30 C to 50 C Storage Temperature 50 C to 70 C Illumination Required Overcast starlight to moonlight Immersion 18 meter for 120 minutes Table 1 2 System Performance and Data cont ...

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Page 15: ...ging do not use WARNING Do not heat puncture disassemble short circuit incinerate attempt to recharge or otherwise tamper with the batteries Turn OFF the DTNVG if the battery compartment becomes unduly hot If possible wait until the batteries have cooled before removing them WARNING Do not replace batteries in a potentially explosive atmosphere Contact sparking may occur while installing or removi...

Page 16: ...counter clockwise 2 Check to ensure the O ring is present If not replace it 3 Observe polarity as indicated on the outside of the battery compartment 4 Insert battery into the battery compartment Minus end first 5 Replace battery cap by pushing and turning it clockwise Tighten it firmly to ensure a watertightseal ...

Page 17: ...orm the following procedures to install the demist shield on the eyepiece lens 1 Carefully remove the eyecup 2 Carefully press the demist shield onto the eyepiece Be careful not to smudge the eyepiece lens or demistshield 3 Replace the eyecup CAUTION If the demist shield is wiped while wet or with wet lens tissue you will damage the coating NOTE If inclement operating conditions are expected to ex...

Page 18: ...ficial window to protect the objective lens from scratches or other damage PVS14 Lenses 1 If the objective lens cap is in place remove it 2 Carefully push the sacrificial window onto the objective lens until it stops Turn the sacrificial window clockwise until it snaps into place AN VS Lenses 1 If the objective lens cap is in place remove it 2 Carefully push the sacrificial window rubber housing o...

Page 19: ...trols and indicators for the DTNVG are shown in Figure 3 1 and are described in Table 3 1 CAUTION The DTNVG requires some ambient moonlight starlight or artificial light etc to operate The level of performance depends on the level of light Night light is reduced by passing cloud cover while operating under trees in building shadows etc The DTNVG is less effective viewing into shadows and other dar...

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Page 21: ...e Pull and turn the knob clockwise from the ON position to continuously activate the IR source CAUTION Do not use excessive force to place the power switch into the momentary IR position Low Battery Indicator An orange light indicates a low battery with less than 30 minutes of battery life remaining It is visible through the eyepiece just outside the intensified field of view Table 3 1 Controls an...

Page 22: ...e lens Adjusts for sharpest image of viewed object Dioptre Adjustment Focuses eyepiece lens to user s eye Adjust for sharpest image of intensifier screen Eye Relief Adjustment Adjusts the distance between your eye and the Binocular Battery Polarity Indicator This feature moulded into the battery cartridge shows the proper orientation of the batteries Table 3 1 Controls and Indicators cont ...

Page 23: ...e make sure to place the neck cord around your neck 1 Ensure that the battery is installed correctly 2 Turn the power switch to ON NOTE The sharpest image will be observed only when the objective lens and eyepiece lens are properly focused 3 Rotate the dioptre adjustment for the clearest view of the image intensifier screen 4 Focus the objective lens while observing an object until the sharpest im...

Page 24: ...up to 3 meters when addition illumination is needed 1 Pull the power switch knob out and rotate clockwise to the IR position With the Binocular held to the eye observe that a red light appears in the eyepiece This indicates that the IR source is operating 2 For momentary IR use turn the power switch knob clockwise without pulling past the ON position Observe that a red light appears in the eyepiec...

Page 25: ...sed unless removing or replacing items 4 Ensure that all dust and sand is removed from the DTNVG and carrying case after operation 3 6 Operation in Rainy or Humid conditions CAUTION Operation in rainy or humid conditions can cause corrosion and deterioration of the DTNVG unless the precautions given below are observed 1 Install the demist shield as instructed in this manual 2 Keep the carrying cas...

Page 26: ...ve battery from the Binocular 2 Inspect the battery housing for corrosion or moisture Clean and dry if necessary 3 Replace the battery cap 4 Remove the demist shield or sacrificial window if installed Install objective lens cap CAUTION Prior to placing DTNVG into carrying case ensure DTNVG and case are free of dirt dust and moisture 5 Place the Binocular accessories and cleaning supplies back into...

Page 27: ...rument and must be handled carefully Do not scratch the external lens surfaces or touch them with your fingers Wiping demist shield with lens tissue while wet or with wet lens tissue can damage the coating 4 2 Deactivation Power down the system by turning the power switch knob to OFF 4 3 Battery Removal Open battery compartment remove battery and store in carrying case Close the battery compartmen...

Page 28: ...he supplied lens tissue lightly moistened with water or lens cleaning fluid to lightly wipe the optical surfaces using a circular motion Discard each lens tissue after one use to avoid transferring grit or foreign matter onto the lens surfaces If the lens remains dirty use a cotton swab lightly moistened with lens cleaning fluid to remove the foreign matter from the lens Dry with a clean unused le...

Page 29: ...e Look for heavy wear and cracks in rubber or plastic Inspect for moisture or corrosion in electronic housings and in the battery compartment Check for scratches condensation and foreign matter on optical surfaces 4 7 Neck Cord If the neck cord becomes frayed or broken cut it off or untie the knot at the attachment points and pull free To install a new cord Thread the ends through the holes in the...

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Page 31: ... 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 your service department Malfunction Test for Inspection corrective Action Binocular Visual Turn switch to RESET OFF fails to position and then ON activate Check for defective Replace battery or install missing or improperly correc...

Page 32: ...or image Check objective lens Refocus quality or eyepiece Check for fogging or Clean lens surface per dirt on objective lens paragraph 4 5 or eyepiece lens Check eye relief Readjust for proper eye distance relief distance Light visible around eyecup Check eyecup for resiliency If eyecup is defective refer to higher level of maintenance Dioptre Check to see if the If damaged refer to higher adjustm...

Page 33: ...ed to identify contact and order spare and or repair parts for the DTNVG A 2 Contact Information To order spare or repair parts for the DTNVG or any of your night vision products contact ACTinBlack S à r l Rue de l Industrie L 3895 Foetz Grand Duchy of Luxembourg sales actinblack com ...

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Page 35: ...opportunity as deemed reasonable to remedy failures to meet the foregoing warranties To remedy such failures ACTinBlack shall repair or at its option replace the defective product ACTinBlack s obligation to repair or replace as aforesaid shall not apply to any goods which are normally consumed in operation or have a normal life inherently shorter that the warranty period specified above or are not...

Page 36: ...ACTinBlack for repair or replacement require a RMA Email info ACTinBlack com with a serial number and detailed information to obtain a RMA THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR PURPOSE ...

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