American Technologies Network TICO series, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...risdiction 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...

Page 2: ...ber 2014 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...

Page 3: ...ul handling To pro vide safe use of the systems the following instructions should be observed Do not dismantle the device Keep the device clean protect it from moisture sharp tem perature drops and sh...

Page 4: ...batteries or disconnect external power supply WARNING TICO Series operates over a wide operating temperature range 20 C to 60 C Not all lithium batteries are specified over this same temperature span...

Page 5: ...ery hot In the case of lithium batteries a short circuit could cause them to explode WARNING Observe battery manufacturer s guidelines for safe handling and proper disposal of batteries EQUIPMENT LIMI...

Page 6: ...Optical Function 1 10 1 2 6 Electrical Function 1 10 CHAPTER 2 ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION 2 1 2 1 Preparation 2 2 2 1 1 Preparation for Use 2 2 2 1 2 Examination for Operation 2 3 2 2 Assembly 2 4 2 2 1...

Page 7: ...0 3 2 11 Shut Down Operations 3 11 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 4 1 4 1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services PMCS 4 2 4 1 1 Purpose of PMCS 4 2 4 1 2 Frequency of Performing PMCS 4 2 4 2 T...

Page 8: ...elf with the entire manual before operat ing the equipment Read and follow all warning notices Manual Overview The table of contents includes the paragraph number paragraph title and page number An in...

Page 9: ...1 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION...

Page 10: ...100 650 875 0129 fax info atncorp com www atncorp com 1 1 3 STORAGE Storage of TICO should be done in the factory packing and after a thorough PMCS as outlined in Section 4 1 of this manual This will...

Page 11: ...well as failure to maintain the environmental conditions specified by the manufac turer This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser Any breach of this warranty shall be waived unless the...

Page 12: ...eceipt to our service center ATN Corporation at the address noted above All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct postage ATN will not be responsible for improper postage or missing or da...

Page 13: ...is essential for any front sight system to work properly Therefor every ATN TICO Series is individually tested and aligned to the highest tolerances to provide perfect alignment b Features TICO has th...

Page 14: ...1 6 Polarity white hot black hot color Thermal images viewable in up to 12 tone color pallet Ten step brightness control Batteries 2 3V lithium CR123A...

Page 15: ...2 Quick Release Mount Used to mount scope to weapon 1 3 Hard Storage Case A protective case used for shipping storing TICO and accessories 1 4 Lens Tissue Uses for cleaning of lenses surface 1 5 Lith...

Page 16: ...C PAL Display Color OLED matrix SVGA 800x600 Thermal Sensitivity 50 mK Spectral Response 7 14 m Field of View H x V 9 x 7 Optical Magnification 1x Pixel Size 17 m Distance of the human detection w o z...

Page 17: ...ow Battery Indicator Yes Iconology Quick access via Icon driven fea ture controls Housing Aircraft Aluminum 6061 T6 w hard anodized coating Objective lens 50mm full MIL SPEC with DLC coating Dimension...

Page 18: ...igure 1 2 KEYPAD WEAPON MOUNT RELEASE BATTERY MODULE WEAPON MOUNT ACCESSORY RAIL FIGURE 1 2 TICO MECHANICAL CONTROLS 1 2 5 OPTICAL FUNCTION The optical functions include an objective lens thermal imag...

Page 19: ...that can be viewed on the built in OLED display The image is observed through an eyepiece by operator 1 2 6 ELECTRICAL FUNCTION The electronic circuit is powered by replaceable two 3V lithium bat ter...

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Page 21: ...2 1 CHAPTER 2 ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION...

Page 22: ...stallation of Batteries WARNING The lithium battery contains sulfur dioxide gas under pressure Do not heat puncture disassemble short circuit attempt to recharge or otherwise tamper with the batteries...

Page 23: ...e the next time you replace batteries FIGURE 2 1 LOADING BATTERY MODULE 2 1 2 EXAMINATION FOR OPERATION Before getting started make sure to follow these steps 1 Push Power button on the scope 2 Make s...

Page 24: ...e difference in the axis heights of the TICO and rifle scope is more than 3 mm it is necessary to replace riflescope mounting rings or base by proper ones MOUNT LEVER A B FIGURE 2 2 TICO INSTALLED ON...

Page 25: ...CO comes with a rubber light suppressor attachment To use the light suppressor 1 Unscrew the external eyepiece ring FIGURE 2 3 2 Next place the small diameter of the rubber light suppressor over the t...

Page 26: ...he Up and Down arrow buttons simultaneously as show in the photo above The Video image will now be able to be viewed through the TICO eye piece and the monitor at the same time The user while looking...

Page 27: ...3 1 CHAPTER 3 OPERATION...

Page 28: ...lectron optical instrument and must be handled carefully at all times 3 1 2 CONTROLS AND INDICATION The TICO is designed to adjust for different users and corrects for most differences The controls fo...

Page 29: ...Ballistic Profile 5 Left Arrow Color Reticle On Off 6 Right Arrow Calibration Reticle adjustment 3 2 OPERATING PROCEDURE 3 2 1 TURNING ON Open the objective lens cover NOTE The objective lens cover pr...

Page 30: ...t of your dayscope turn unit on 3 Calibrate the thermal device see page 3 9 4 The front lens should be readjusted for viewing objects at differ ent distances Rotate the focusing knob clockwise for far...

Page 31: ...r focus 3 2 3 ISM INTERACTIVE SYMBOLOGY MENU The TICO features the all new ISM interactive symbology menu that enables you to easily navigate through the features and modes without having to go into a...

Page 32: ...3 6 FIGURE 3 5 ISM RETICLE MENU SAVED BALLISTIC PROFILE RETICLE COLOR RETICLE ON OFF RETICLE ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 3 6 ISM NO MENU BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR...

Page 33: ...image will be with hotter objects dis played as white and the rest of the image displayed as black and vice versa with hotter objects displayed as black if the polarity is black hot To select polarit...

Page 34: ...2x 4x and 8x To cycle through the digital zoom steps go to ISM Main menu and push Up arrow button When ZOOM button is pushed first time the scope will digitally zoom a scene by 2 times the scopes opt...

Page 35: ...own arrow button to maintain an optimum thermal image During this refresh the video will freeze for approximately 0 5 second IMPORTANT To Perform calibration of unit Cover front lens with cap or hand...

Page 36: ...h Up arrow button to cycle through the reticle colors RED WHITE BLACK GREEN FIGURE 3 11 RETICLE ADJUSTMENT 3 2 9 RETICLE PATTERN Your scope has a reticle that can be turned on for image alignment in s...

Page 37: ...tment FIGURE 3 12 WINDAGE AND ELEVATION ADJUSTMENTS FACTORY DEFAULT ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT WINDAGE ADJUSTMENT 3 2 11 SHUT DOWN OPERATIONS To finish the work perform the following 7 Use the POWER button...

Page 38: ...reticle on a thermal target at the same distance that the day scope is sighted in to 3 Attach the TICO to the weapon in front of the day scope 4 At x1 zoom press the ENTER button to get to the Reticle...

Page 39: ...il it is exactly on top of the day scope reticle still at x1 zoom Figure 3 16 6 Exit the reticule adjust mode and save the day scope reticle position to any ballistic profile location Figure 3 17 FIGU...

Page 40: ...eticle 9 Exit the reticule adjust menu without saving the offsets to a pro file change to max zoom and re enter the reticule adjust level Fine tune the TICO image position up down left right until the...

Page 41: ...4 1 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS...

Page 42: ...TIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES SEQ NO ITEM TO CHECK CHECKING PROCEDURE NOT FULLY MISSION CAPABLE IF 1 Complete ness Inventory items by means of comparing with the data specified in this manual I...

Page 43: ...body there is free rotation of the focus ring more than 3 4 turn Focus ring able to move along sight body Focus ring cannot be rotate 8 Rubber Eye cup Inspect for cuts or tears Rubber Eye cup torn or...

Page 44: ...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...

Page 45: ...sight body using only a clean soft cloth 2 Moisten the cloth with fresh water and gently wipe the external surfaces except lenses 3 Dry any wet surfaces except lenses with another dry and clean soft c...

Page 46: ...GE To prepare the TICO for extended storage perform the following 1 Check the scope for serviceability as outlined in item 4 1 of this manual 2 Remove the batteries 3 Clean the scope and accessories 4...

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Page 48: ...rvice and technical support please contact American Technologies Network Corp 1341 San Mateo Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 phone 800 910 2862 650 989 5100 fax 650 875 0129 www atncorp com 2014 A...