ATN Multi Purpose Night Vision NVM14-3, Operator'S Manual

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Page 2: ...nual 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 inaccur...

Page 3: ...ens 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...

Page 4: ...s 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 c...

Page 5: ...ight moonlight starlight etc to operate The level of performance depends upon the level of light Night light is reduced by passing cloud cover while operating under trees in building shadows etc The e...

Page 6: ...s 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 Maintenance 6 1 Appe...

Page 7: ...3 7 Mounting camera to the ATN NVM 14 3 7 3 8 Mounting camcorder to the ATN NVM 14 3 7 3 9 Attaching ATN NVM 14 to PVS 7 Adapter 3 8 3 10 Attaching ATN NVM 14 to PVS 7 Headmount 3 9 3 11 Mounting 3x...

Page 8: ...VM 14 Major Components 2 5 4 1 Battery Life 4 2 6 1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Service for the ATN NVM 14 6 2 6 2 Operator Troubleshooting for the ATN NVM 14 6 8 A 1 ATN NVM 14 End Item Compone...

Page 9: ...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...

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Page 11: ...1 1 SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION...

Page 12: ...1 2 Figure 1 1 ATN NVM 14 Multi Use night vision monocular...

Page 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...2 1 SECTION II EQUIPMENT Description...

Page 16: ...s 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 pa...

Page 17: ...ght 69 mm PERFOMANCE Magnification 1X f Number 1 2 Field of View 40 degrees Eyepiece Diopter Adj 6 to 2 Eye Relief 25 mm Focusing range 0 25m to infinity Voltage 3 0 VDC or 1 5 VDC Power Requirements...

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

Page 19: ...5X Afocal Lens 3 Camera Camcorder Adapter 4 Lens adapter for ITT 3X and 5X Lenses 5 Demist Shield 6 Sacrificial Window 7 IR 450 IR illuminator 8 Headmount Adapter for PVS7 Headmount Assembly 9 Dual B...

Page 20: ...rt 4 Soft Carrying Case A protective bag used for storing of ATN NVM 14 and accessories 5 Operators Manual Provides equipment description use of operator con trols and preventative maintenance checks...

Page 21: ...T 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 op...

Page 22: ...al lighting laser and other mission critical tools 14 Weapon Mount Small arms adapter that allows the ATN NVM 14 to be mounted on a weapon using Piccatinny or Mil 1913 rail 15 Adapter for using NVM 14...

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

Page 24: ...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 same button D to lower NVM 14 to the viewing position...

Page 25: ...e 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 Whe...

Page 26: ...lamping 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...

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: ...of the ATN 3 5x26 rif lescope 3 Tighten the mounting screw of adapter 4 Loosen the screw B of adapter Push the button C and insert the bracket of the NVM 14 into the rail of the adapter 5 Tighten the...

Page 29: ...amera 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 o...

Page 30: ...h the PVS 7 headmount adapter A to the rail B of ATN NVM 14 With 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 ad...

Page 31: ...sting 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...

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

Page 34: ...es below 20 C 4 F alkaline bat teries are not recommended as operating life will be severely reduced Lithium iron disulfide 1 5V A A batteries or equivalent should be used below 20 C 4 F Table 4 1 Bat...

Page 35: ...1 Unscrew the battery cap A and insert the battery B 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 Fig...

Page 36: ...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 Fi...

Page 37: ...s 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 to turn it off press button A by a...

Page 38: ...wing 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 ap...

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

Page 40: ...nt 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 mi...

Page 41: ...edures Figure 5 2 Edge Glow c 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 C...

Page 42: ...o 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 th...

Page 43: ...mb 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 le...

Page 44: ...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...

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

Page 46: ...sly recorded faults on mainte nance records Not Current Fault not corrected MONOCULAR 2 Before After Optical Surfaces Inspect lens for dirt fingerprint residue chips or cracks If necessary clean and d...

Page 47: ...pter is missing contacts damaged or corroded or o ring is missing 5 Before After Diopter Adjust ment Ring Rotate diopter adjustment ring to make sure the eyepiece is not too tight or too loose Binding...

Page 48: ...Before After Strap Pads Inspect for cuts tears fraying holes cracks or defective fasteners Damage causes straps or pads to be unserviceable 11 Before After Socket Inspect for dirt dust or corrosion I...

Page 49: ...n Insert adapter into headmount or helmet mount socket to verify secure attachment Damaged will not latch securely 14 Before After Small Arms Mount Adapter IInspect for dust dirt or corrosion Damaged...

Page 50: ...vision with ATN NVM 14 on 16 Before After Sacrificial Window Inspect for dirt dust scratches or damage If necessary clean Damage or scratches hinder vision with ATN NVM 14 on 17 Before After 3X 5X Mag...

Page 51: ...ctive actions in the order they appear in the table This table cannot list all the malfunctions that may occur all the tests and inspections needed to find the fault or all the corrective actions need...

Page 52: ...lly check IR illuminator operation scene should brighten If IR illuminator fails to activate refer to higher level of maintenance 3 IR indicator fails to activate Visual Refer to higher level of maint...

Page 53: ...gher level of maintenance 8 Head straps cannot be tightened Check for defective buckles fasteners or straps If damaged refer to higher level of maintenance 9 Headmount or helmet mount socket and head...

Page 54: ...t lens paper can damage the coating 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...

Page 55: ...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...

Page 56: ...ener Perform the following proce dure to replace the strap and sliding bar buckle Thread the strap from the inside of the buckle over the moveable sliding bar see Figure 6 2 Thread the strap back thro...

Page 57: ...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 58: ...g 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 Mont Assembly 10 Brow Pad Assembly Small 11 Brow P...

Page 59: ...w Demist Shield Battery Cap Retainer Objective Lens Assembly Eyepiece Lens Assembly Head Helmet Mount Adapter Ship Storage Case Neck Cord Soft Carry Case Eyecup Assembly Operator Manual Shoulder Strap...

Page 60: ...e 5 7 CLEANING 6 10 Cosmetic Blemishes 5 4 D diopter adjustment 4 5 6 3 6 9 E Edge Glow 5 3 6 4 Emission Points 5 5 END ITEM COMPONENTS A 1 Equipment Limitations c eye relief 2 3 4 5 Eyepiece Diopter...

Page 61: ...UNTING PROCEDURES 3 2 4 5 O 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 P Power Requirements 2 3 R REP...

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