ATN VOYAGER 3, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...ful and strictly prohibited to export or attempt to export or otherwise transfer or sell any hardware or technical data or furnish any service to any foreign person whether abroad or in the United States for which a license or written approval of the U S Government is required without first obtaining the required license or written approval from the Department of the U S Government having jurisdic...

Page 2: ... 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 2010 ATN Corp All right reserved Register your product warranty online at www atncorp com warranty ...

Page 3: ...he glass surfaces use only clean and soft materials to clean it Protect the unit from excessive lighting Do not turn the bi ocular on in daylight with the front lens cap off Do not point the bi ocular at the bright light source a fire car headlights lanterns street lamps room lights etc Do not test the device in daylight conditions even with the day light filter lens cap on for more than ten 10 mi...

Page 4: ...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 ent light level continues exceeding of 40 lux for the following 10 seconds Under starlight conditions low contrast environments such as snow...

Page 5: ...ation 2 3 2 1 3 Tripod Installation 2 3 2 1 4 IR450 Installation 2 4 2 2 Operating Procedures 2 5 2 2 1 Controls and Indicators 2 5 2 2 2 Preparation for Operation 2 6 2 2 3 Operation in the Dark Condition 2 6 2 2 4 Focusing 2 7 2 2 5 Proximity Sensor Operations 2 7 2 2 6 Operating at Changing Light Condition 2 7 2 2 7 IR Illuminator Operation 2 8 2 2 8 Shut down Operation 2 8 SECTION III OPERATIO...

Page 6: ...ervices PMcS 4 2 4 1 1 Purpose of PMCS 4 2 4 1 2 Frequency of Performing PMCS 4 2 4 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 4 5 4 3 Maintenance Procedures 4 7 4 3 1 Bi ocular Maintenance 4 7 4 3 2 Cleaning Procedures 4 7 4 3 3 Preparing for Extended Storage 4 7 For Technical Information INFO 1 ...

Page 7: ...1 1 SECTION I introduction ...

Page 8: ...etwork 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 Voyager should be done in the factory packing and after a thorough PMCS as outlined in Chapter IV of this manual This will ensure the bi ocular remains in mission ready condition during storage Battery should be stored separately fr...

Page 9: ...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...

Page 10: ... 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 postage ATN will not be responsible for improper postage or missing or damaged me...

Page 11: ...to meet a wide array of specification requirements Figure 1 1 Voyager 3 and Voyager 5 Night Vision Bi oculars B Features The Voyager has the following important features High Quality 2 CGT HPT Gen 3 3A and 3P image intensi fier tube SMART features and easy to use digital controls 3X or 5X magnification Super fast multi coated all glass optics Dual eye viewing system for long viewing sessions Detac...

Page 12: ...rn on When removed from the eyes the bi ocular will turn off you must engage the Proximity Sensor for this feature to work The user will never have to worry about turning his or her bi ocular on or off Smart series bi ocular automatically sense when they are no longer used and shut off and enter their sleep mode Even if your battery is low don t worry the Smart Series will let warn you with a ligh...

Page 13: ...the light sensor NOTE The protective system indicator will have orange colour when the Proximity Sensor mode is on NOTE The Automatic Highlight Protective System and Automatic Brightness Control System do not protect a bi ocular from damage by bright light sources a fire headlights of the auto mobile lanterns etc Do not point the device at a bright light source G Automatic Shut off System The Auto...

Page 14: ...ithium Battery 30 hours 60 hours Optical Data Voyager 3X Voyager 5X Magnification 3X 5X Objective Lens Focal Length 70 mm 108 mm Objective Lens F number 1 1 5 1 1 5 Field of View 14 9 5 Focus Range 3 m to infinity 5 m to infinity Diopter Adjustment 5 Exit pupil 14 mm Eye relief 17 mm Interpupillary Distance 58 72 mm Environmental Data Operating Temperature 40 to 50 C Storage Temperature 50 to 70 C...

Page 15: ...ens Cap with IR filter Battery Housing Cap Diopter Adjustment Rings Sensor of Highlight Protective System with cap Proximity Sensor Button Proximity Sensor Neck Strap s Buckles Bottom Rail with Tripod Socket Objective Lens Focus ON OFF Button Top Rail Hand Strap ...

Page 16: ... Components Table 1 2 Voyager Standard Components ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY 1 ATN Voyager Bi ocular 1 2 Objective Lens Cap 1 3 Eye Cups 2 4 Cap of Highlight Protective System Sensor 1 5 Hand Strap 1 6 Battery Adapter 1 7 CR123A Lithium Battery 1 8 IR450 Infra Red Illuminator Kit 1 9 Neck Strap 1 10 Operating Manual 1 11 Soft Bag 1 4 1 2 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 ...

Page 17: ...rotect the lens and for testing the unit in the daylight 3 Eye Cups Rubber cups used to protect eyepiece and for operator com fort 4 Cap of Highlight Protective System Sensor The cap deactivates the sensor of Highlight Protective Sys tem for operating at changing light conditions 5 Hand Strap Enables to keep the Voyager in the hand for comfortable us 6 Battery Adapter Allows the ATN Voyager to acc...

Page 18: ... is an ef ficient tool for long range nighttime observation in the total darkness 9 Neck Strap 10 Operating Manual Provides equipment description use of operator controls and preventative maintenance checks and service 11 Soft Case A protective case used to store Voyager and accessories ...

Page 19: ...2 1 SECTION II operating instructions ...

Page 20: ...tment surface Figure 2 1 AA type battery installation B Install AA standard battery as follows To install a AA one take the battery adapter out of the battery hous ing cap turn it over and screw its smaller threading into the same battery cap Now you can put the AA battery observing the polarity indications on the battery compartment surface Figure 2 2 CR123A type battery installation battEry adap...

Page 21: ...ap will not loosen from the buckle Figure 2 3 Neck strap installation 2 1 3 tripod Installation Voyager can be used on the tripod To install the tripod screw it in the 1 4 threaded socket of bottom rail of Voyager NOTE Severe damage to the unit can occur if the tripod collapses or is knocked over It is recommended that the Voyager be removed if the user is not within arm s reach of the tripod Figu...

Page 22: ...50 detachable infrared illuminator can be mounted on the top or bottom rail of bi ocular 1 Loosen the IR 450 fixing screw 2 Mount the IR 450 on the rail of Voyager and tighten the fixing screw Figure 2 5 IR450 installation fixing screw ...

Page 23: ...OLS FUNCTION ON OFF Button Controls unit power To turn the unit on and off press the button Proximity Sensor Button Controls Proximity sensor To turn the sensor on and off press the button Objective Lens Focus Focuses objective lens Adjusts for sharpest im age of the viewed object Diopter Adjustment Focuses eyepiece lens to use the unit without glasses Adjusts for sharper image of intensifier scre...

Page 24: ... 1 Make sure the battery is installed as indicated on the bi ocular body 2 Make sure the lens cap is attached to the front lens and Protec tive System sensor cap covers the sensor 3 Turn on the device by pressing ON OFF button After this you can start observing scene through the oculars The greenish lit screen of the image tube means that the device is working normally 4 Direct the bi ocular at an...

Page 25: ...t stops Then while looking through the eyepieces at an object slowly turn the adjustment rings counter clockwise until the grain in the image is sharp 2 2 5 proximity sensor operations To turn the Proximity Sensor on press the Proximity Sensor but ton marked A The indicator in the FOV will lights red SMART systems identify the user s intention to look through the bi ocular When the bi ocular is br...

Page 26: ...e to the naked eye Staying in the dark switch on your night vision device If the visibility is low you may use ATN IR450 to improve the situation Still you should remember that the IR illuminator is just a source of infrared light so the greater is the chosen range of observation the lesser its brightness becomes Figure 2 8 IR450 Illuminator BATTERY HOUSING FIXING NUT IR ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT IR WI...

Page 27: ... 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 IR450 in order to focus on the scene observed in the viewfinder of your device Use the included Allen wrench to rotate the ad justing screws until the IR beam is cen...

Page 28: ...2 8 2 2 8 Shut down operations 1 Push ON OFF button to turn the bi ocular off The green of the image intensifier tube glow will fade to black 2 Replace the protective cap on the front lens ...

Page 29: ...3 1 SECTION III OPERATIONAL DEFECTS ...

Page 30: ...mittent 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 Figur...

Page 31: ...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 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...

Page 32: ...table 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 objective lenses of the bi ocular Figure 3 3 The position of an emission point within the image area does not move Not all emission points make the ATN Voyager rejectable Make sure any ...

Page 33: ...ility 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 inte...

Page 34: ...ge area Figure 3 5 Under the worst case condition these lines will form hex agonal 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 ...

Page 35: ...4 1 SECTION IV maintenance instructions ...

Page 36: ...moved from the case for any reason Table 4 1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services SEQ NO LOCATION ITEM TO CHECK SERVICE PROCEDURE NOT FUNCTION ING AT OPTIMAL LEVEL IF 1 Maintenance Open carrying case inventory items Previously recorded faults on maintenance records Not Current Fault not cor rected Bi ocular 2 Optical Surfaces Inspect lenses for dirt fingerprint residue chips or cracks If nec...

Page 37: ...oose 6 Eyecups Inspect for dirt dust and cracked or torn cups Inspect for bent broken or improperly fitting eyecups If necessary clean with water 7 Objective Lens Focus Ring Rotate objective lense focus rings to ensure free move ment Binding or not moving freely 8 Lens Cap Inspect for cracked torn or missing lens cap 9 Viewed Image Refer to Section III Opera tion Defects to inspect for operational...

Page 38: ...TION ING AT OPTIMAL LEVEL IF 12 Mounting Rail Inspect for dirt dust or cor rosion If necessary clean socket with water 13 Carrying Case Remove all items and shake out loose dirt or foreign mate rial Inspect for tears cuts excess wear or damage to mounting clips ...

Page 39: ...Purchase Table 4 2 Troubleshooting Procedures for VOYAGER SEQ NO MALFUNCTION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Bi ocular fail to activate Push ON OFF button Check for defective missing or improperly installed batteries Push ON OFF but ton again Replace the bat tery or install it in a proper way 2 Poor image quality Check objective lenses or eyepieces focus Check for fogging or dirt on lenses ...

Page 40: ... to higher level of maintenance 5 Battery adapt er difficult to remove Check for damaged bat tery adapter If damaged refer to higher level of maintenance 6 IR illumina tor fails to activate In a dark location with system turned on acti vate IR Visually check IR illuminator operation scene should brighten If IR illuminator fails to activate refer to higher level of maintenance ...

Page 41: ...oth with fresh water and gently 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 lightly and slowly wipe the lenses Clean the glass surfaces by circular movements from the centre to the edge not touching the lens hol...

Page 42: ...4 8 3 Clean the bi ocular and accessories 4 Replace all items in the case ...

Page 43: ...LUMINATION LEVEL Table A 1 Standard Natural Light Conditions and Illumination Values STANDARD NATURAL LIGHT CONDITIONS ILLUMINATION VALUE LUX Quarter moon 0 05 Full moon 0 30 Late twilight sky 1 00 Twilight sky 10 00 Overcast sky in the daytime 500 00 ...

Page 44: ... arranged with each contract individually Table B 1 ATN VOYAGER 3 5 spare parts list PART NO DESCRIPTION FIG ITEM AT 201222 701 Eye Cups B1 1 AT 201222 702 Voyager 3 Bi ocular B1 2 AT 201223 702 Voyager 5 Bi ocular AT 201222 703 Objective Lens Cap for Voyager 3 B1 3 AT 201223 704 Objective Lens Cap for Voyager 5 AT 201222 705 Cap of Highlight Protective System Sensor B1 4 AT 201222 706 Hand Strap ...

Page 45: ...4 11 4 2 3 1 5 6 8 9 10 11 Figure B 1 NIGHT VISION bi ocular and aCCESSORIES 7 ...

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Page 47: ...INFO 1 For Technical Information ATN Corp 1341 San Mateo Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 800 910 2862 650 989 5100 tel 650 875 0129 fax www atncorp com info atncorp com 24042012 ...

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