American Technologies Network ATN NVM14, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ...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 2011 ATN Corp All...

Page 3: ...ns cap on the objec tive lens when the monocular is not in use or when checked out in daylight conditions The IR illuminator is the light that is invisible to the unaided eye for use during conditions...

Page 4: ...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...

Page 5: ...ii List of Tables iii How To Use This Manual iv Section I General Information 1 1 II Equipment Description 2 1 III Mounting Procedures 3 1 IV Operating Procedures 4 1 V Operational Defects 5 1 VI Main...

Page 6: ...aching Adapter to ATN NVM 14 3 8 3 10 Attaching ATN NVM 14 to Mil Spec Headmount 3 9 3 11 Pair of ATN NVM 14 with Dual Bridge Adapter on the Mil Spec Headmount 3 9 3 12 Mounting 3x and 5x Lens to the...

Page 7: ...kage 1 2 6 2 6 Advanced Package 2 2 7 2 7 Select Package 1 2 7 2 8 Select Package 2 2 7 2 9 3x Bi ocular Kit 2 7 2 10 5x Bi ocular Kit 2 7 4 1 Estimated Battery Life 4 2 6 1 Preventive Maintenance Che...

Page 8: ...ment 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 Us...

Page 9: ...1 1 SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION...

Page 10: ...1 2 Figure 1 1 ATN NVM 14 Multi Use Night Vision Monocular...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...riod 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 51...

Page 13: ...2 1 SECTION II EQUIPMENT Description...

Page 14: ...System always keeps the IIT brightness level con stant NOTE Automatic Brightness Control System do not protect a device from damage by bright light sources a fire headlights of the automobile lantern...

Page 15: ...bright excessive light the unit will turn back on again 2 2 WEIGHT DIMENSIONS AND PERFORMANCE Table 2 1 specification Weight and Dimension Weight with battery 340 grams Length 120 mm Width 49 mm Heig...

Page 16: ...2 4 2 3 DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS Figure 2 1 ATN NVM 14 Kit Components 1 3 10 7 3 4 6 5 2 Figure 2 2 ATN NVM 14 Optional Components 1 2 9 7 8 6 5 4 11 12 13 14 15 8 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23...

Page 17: ...er Adapter 5 Lens adapter for ITT 3X and 5X Lenses 6 Demist Shield 7 Sacrificial Window 8 IR 450 B4 9 Mil Spec Head Mount Assembly Kit 10 Dual Bridge Adapter for Mil Spec Headmount 11 Goggle Kit 12 Fl...

Page 18: ...x Bi ocular kit ACMPAN14DB Dual Bridge ACMPAN14AFDT Scope Adapter Mount ACMPAN14HMNT Universal Helmet Mount Kit ACMPAN14HMNM MICH Helmet Mount Kit ACMPAN14HMNP PAGST Helmet Mount Kit ACMUIR45B4 IR450...

Page 19: ...tem Fig 2 2 Flip up Head Mount 11 Demist Shield 6 Sacrificial Window 7 Brow Pads 2 13 Shoulder Strap 18 Table 2 8 Select package 2 DESCRIPTION item Fig 2 2 Flip up Head Mount 11 Demist Shield 6 Sacrif...

Page 20: ...on use of operator con trols and preventative maintenance checks and ser vice 6 Battery 123A Lithium A single 123A lithium battery used to power the unit 7 Battery Adapter Allows the ATN NVM 14 to acc...

Page 21: ...Powerful 450mW infra red illuminator is an efficient tool for long range nighttime observation in the total darkness 9 Mil Spec Head Mount Assembly Kit This kit contain Mil Spec head mount and adapter...

Page 22: ...s Day Night System Flip up Adapter with inserts for variety of scopes telescopes 18 Shoulder Strap 19 Life Tracker System This patented feature lets you measure the hours of operation that have been u...

Page 23: ...3 1 SECTION III MOUNTING PROCEDURES...

Page 24: ...and lift the unit up until the unit reaches in the top position When the device is placed in the top up position it will turn off automatically 5 Push the same button D to lower NVM 14 to the viewing...

Page 25: ...nd move the your 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 reaches in the top p...

Page 26: ...he clamping knob on the weapon mount Position the monocular mount onto the weapon s mounting rail adjust the fore aft position of the monocular as necessary by loosening the clamping knob and repositi...

Page 27: ...cket 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 bracke...

Page 28: ...ligns with the alignment groove C on the Bridge Push until the unit locks into the Bridge 4 Repeat for second unit To detach the unit push the clamps on the front of Dual Bridge and slide the unit for...

Page 29: ...unting Camera Camcorder to the ATN NVM 14 1 Screw Camera Adapter into the front lens of a photographic camera with thread M52x0 75 Figure 3 7 or a video camera with thread M37x0 75 use adapter ring Fi...

Page 30: ...met mount To mount the ATN NVM 14 to a head helmet mount perform the following 1 Attach the adapter Figure 3 9 A to the rail B of ATN NVM 14 Push the clip C and slide the rail of monocular into socket...

Page 31: ...To change the viewing eye loosen the nut Figure 3 9 E and rotate the socket D 180 degrees Tighten the nut E anew Figure 3 10 Attaching ATN NVM 14 to Mil Spec Headmount 4 Dual Bridge Adapter for Mil Sp...

Page 32: ...h a bi ocular eyepiece convert the NVM14 into a long range observation system To replace an eyepiece with a biocular eyepiece unscrew the eyepiece off Set the biocular eyepiece to the free place and s...

Page 33: ...4 1 SECTION IV OPERATING PROCEDURES...

Page 34: ...emperatures 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 Table...

Page 35: ...R123A Battery Installation To install a AA battery take the battery adapter A out of the battery cap B turn it over and screw its smaller threading into the same battery cap Now you may put the AA bat...

Page 36: ...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 to turn it off press button A by another short push Yo...

Page 37: ...w 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 appea...

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Page 39: ...5 1 SECTION V OPERATIONAL DEFECTS...

Page 40: ...pera 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 migrat...

Page 41: ...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...

Page 42: ...ey 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 that does not go away when all light is blocked from...

Page 43: ...ights 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...

Page 44: ...5 6 Figure 5 5 Chicken Wire...

Page 45: ...6 1 SECTION VI MAINTENANCE...

Page 46: ...ny reason Table 6 1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services for ATN NVM 14 ITEM NO LOCATION ITEM TO CHECK SERVICE PROCEDURE NOT FUNCTION ING AT OPTIMAL LEVEL IF 1 Maintenance Open carrying case inv...

Page 47: ...t too tight or too loose Binding not moving freely or too loose 6 Eyecup Inspect for dirt dust and cracked or torn cup Inspect for bent broken or improperly fitting eyecup If necessary clean with wate...

Page 48: ...Helmet Mount Adapter Inspect for dirt dust or corro sion Insert adapter into head mount or helmet mount socket to verify secure attachment Damaged will not latch securely 14 Weapon Mount Inspect for...

Page 49: ...mage or scratches hinder vision with ATN NVM 14 on 17 3X 5X 8X Magnifier Inspect optical surface for dirt dust scratches or cracks Damage or scratches hinder vision 18 Carrying Case Remove all items a...

Page 50: ...M 14 MALFUNCTION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Monocular fails to acti vate Press operation button Check for defective missing or improperly installed batteries Press button one short push Re...

Page 51: ...maintenance 7 Battery adapter diffi cult to remove Check for damaged battery adapter If damaged refer to higher level of maintenance 8 Head straps cannot be tightened Check for defective buckles faste...

Page 52: ...es 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 Clean mon...

Page 53: ...essing on the new brow pad and smoothing out any wrinkles in new browpad Figure 6 1 Removal and Installation of Browpad B Removal and Installation of Chinstrap 1 Remove the chinstrap Figure 6 2 by uns...

Page 54: ...les on the right side of the head band for correct lacing Figure 6 2 C Removal and Installation of Chin Cup 1 Remove the chinstrap Figure 6 3 by unsnapping the Velcro tape from the left side of the he...

Page 55: ...de 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 Scr...

Page 56: ...mbly 2 Swing Arm Interface Head Helmet 3 Weapon Mount 4 Operator Manual 5 Demist Shield Eyepiece 6 Soft Carrying Case 7 Sacrificial Window 8 Should Strap 9 Head Mount Assembly 10 Brow Pad Small 11 Bro...

Page 57: ...Objective Lens Assembly NVM 030 10 Eyepiece Lens Assembly NVM 035 11 Head Helmet Mount Adapter NVM 042 12 Ship Storage Case 7B257 2 13 Neck Cord 7B306 14 Soft Carry Case 7B262 15 Eyecup Assembly 7B42...

Page 58: ...ken Wire 5 5 CLEANING 6 8 Cosmetic Blemishes 5 3 D diopter adjustment 4 4 6 3 6 7 E Edge Glow 5 3 6 3 Emission Points 5 4 END ITEM COMPONENTS A 1 eye relief 2 3 3 2 3 3 4 4 6 7 Eyepiece Diopter Adj 2...

Page 59: ...cal Functions 4 4 MOUNTING PROCEDURES 3 1 3 2 4 4 O objective lens focus A 2 2 4 4 6 3 On Off On IR control 4 4 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 4 2 OPERATIONAL DEFECTS 5 1 5 2 6 4 OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING 6 7...

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