Newcon Optik NVS 14-3AG, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...Operation Manual NVS 14 Series NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR NVS 14 3XT NVS 14 3GCS NVS 14 3AG NVS 14 3AGBW 105 Sparks Ave Toronto ON M2H 2S5 Canada ...

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Page 3: ...n the objective lens of an active Unit in bright light including daylight In the daytime the objective lens must be covered by the lens cap provided The tiny hole in the cap provides enough light for daytime testing NEVER aim an active Unit at intense light sources such as lights headlamps campfires the moon etc NEVER reverse the polarity of a battery NEVER connect the Unit to any external power s...

Page 4: ...ical surfaces with professional lens cleaning supplies Use only a soft clean cloth to clean the exterior of the device Keep the device away from sources of heat such as heating appliances sunlight or central heating Switch off the Unit and remove the battery during extended periods of non operation Do not apply excessive force or pressure to the lens assembly movable parts or threaded connections ...

Page 5: ... to individual vision 11 5 1 Manual gain adjustment 11 Auto shut OFF at bright light 12 Using the Unit with headgear or helmet 13 Swinging head mounted Unit for unobstructed view 14 Using IR illuminator 14 5 2 Installation of add on lenses 15 Demist shield and sacrificial window 16 Using the camera video adapter 17 Using the helmet mount 17 Mounting on a rifle 18 Using with a daytime riflescope 19...

Page 6: ...1 No green or black and white image visible 21 Image is unclear 21 Image flashes 21 Condensation accumulates on Unit 21 Visibility decreased or disappeared 22 7 WARRANTY 23 8 CUSTOMER SUPPORT 24 9 ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE 25 ...

Page 7: ... minutes with the exception of NVS 14 3GCS which is waterproof to 20 meters for 30 minutes 3x 4x and 8x add on lenses can be attached to the Unit to increase system magnification for use as a longer range observation sight Utilizing the optional mechanical bridge two Units can be combined to form night vision binoculars In its 1x configuration the Unit can be mounted on a combat helmet or head har...

Page 8: ...s carefully prior to using the Unit Manufacturer reserves the right to introduce minor design changes without notice NVS 14 Series Models Model Brief Description NVS 14 3XT Military specification night vision monocular with 1x magnification Gen 3 IIT helmet head weapon mountable green image 1meter waterproof NVS 13 3GCS Military specification night vision monocular with 1x magnification Gen 3 IIT ...

Page 9: ...1 Operation Manual 1 Lens Cleaning Kit 1 AA battery 1 2 1 Optional accessories US style clip mount Demist shield Sacrificial window 3x add on lens 5x add on lens Weapon mount NVS Bridge Hard case Lens brush Camera video adapter NVS H Mount NVS Coupler Exact Delivery Set is subject to specific contract terms ...

Page 10: ... 70 000 fL fc3 10 000 20 000 fL fc4 Auto gating X Minimum Resolution5 64 lp mm Minimum Signal to Noise6 24 Bright Source Protection Automatic Brightness Control Auto gating X Manual Gain Control Manual Gain Adjustment Range 20 100 Magnification 1x Field of view 1x 40 Focus range 0 25m to infinity Exit pupil diameter 20mm Eye relief 25mm Dioptric correction 5 1 2856 K 2 830nm 3 2x10 6 fc 4 2x10 4 f...

Page 11: ...ransfer Function 2 5 lp mm 92 7 5 lp mm 80 15 0 lp mm 61 25 0 lp mm 38 Black Spots Allowed per Zone Spot Size inches Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 0 012 0 015 0 0 0 0 009 0 012 0 0 0 0 006 0 009 0 1 1 0 003 0 006 0 2 2 As the design of NVS 14 series devices is being continuously improved delivered specifications may be superior to those above Where a discrepancy exists between the specifications above and ...

Page 12: ...switch 2 Objective lens cap 3 Objective lens 4 Eyepiece with eyecup 5 Housing 6 Battery compartment cover and battery selection bushing 7 Battery compartment 8 Dovetail platform 9 Manual gain adjustment knob FIGURE 1 1 2 7 6 9 4 5 8 3 ...

Page 13: ...t counter clockwise When using a CR 123 lithium battery remove the battery bushing located under the battery compartment cover by rotating it counter clockwise Store the bushing in a safe place while not in use Make sure the battery is installed with the correct polarity as indicated on the housing Insert the battery and replace the battery cover Activating the Unit In daylight ensure the objectiv...

Page 14: ... red LED indicator is lit solidly the IR illuminator is activated This warning is intended to prevent the user from unintentionally giving away their position In the daytime with the objective lens cap on it is normal to observe a fuzzy image Switching on the Unit in the daytime is intended for testing purposes only During night use the objective lens cap should be removed and the fuzzy image shou...

Page 15: ...ece 4 Fig 1 Once focus is nearly achieved rotate the objective lens 3 Fig 1 to achieve final focus 5 1 Manual gain adjustment Each NVS 14 series device is equipped with a manual gain adjustment system 9 Fig 1 This system allows the user to adjust the gain or light amplification of the Unit in accordance with the prevailing light conditions The manual gain system allows for the gain of the Unit to ...

Page 16: ...react to occasional flashes or bright spots It protects the tube against excessive light exposure only in order to avoid permanent damage Auto gating system The NVS 14 3AG and NVS 14 3AGBW variants contain in addition to the systems described above an auto gated power supply This system automatically controls the power supplied to the IIT in changing lighting conditions This serves not only to pro...

Page 17: ...fits the head comfortably but firmly and does not slide off during movement The Unit is attached to the headgear with a swing arm mount 1 Fig 3 To attach the arm mount to the headgear loosen the tightening screw on headgear slide helmet groove 2 Fig 3 onto the rail and then tighten the screw To attach monocular to the arm turn the knob 3 Fig 3 slide the arm groove 4 Fig 3 along the dovetail platfo...

Page 18: ...d mounted Unit for unobstructed view When the head mounted Unit is not in use you can raise it to clear the view without taking the headgear off by using the flip flop feature To swing the Unit from the view press the button 5 Fig 3 and raise the device until you hear a click In Auto position of the switch the monocular will turn off automatically Reverse the operation to return the Unit to workin...

Page 19: ... Remove the objective lens cap Press the 3x lens firmly towards the eyepiece Do not apply excessive pressure Make sure that the lens is fixed well on the monocular To return the monocular back to 1x magnification pull off the lens To attach the 5x or 8x add on lenses follow the following procedure 1 Make sure the Unit is off 2 Remove the objective lens cap FIGURE 4 NVS 14 with afocal 3x lens ...

Page 20: ...d The Unit is ready for operation immediately after the lens change During operation in brightly lit spaces ensure the objective lens cap is in place Demist shield and sacrificial window Note Demist Shield and Sacrificial Window are optional The sacrificial window protects the objective lens from sand dust and other objects that can scratch or otherwise damage the lens The sacrificial window is af...

Page 21: ...which fits a variety of existing helmet models The Unit is fixed to the mount via a locking screw 1 Fig 6 To adjust the position of the Unit to your eye level use the mount binding screw 4 Fig 6 To adjust the eye relief first loosen locking screw and set a comfortable distance between the eyes and the eyepiece then tighten the locking screw The Unit can be fixed in three predetermined positions ve...

Page 22: ...can raise the Unit for unobstructed view without taking the helmet off To do so press and hold the flip up button 2 Fig 6 and rotate the Unit until you hear a click All other operations with the Unit mounted on a helmet are identical to those with the headgear Mounting on a rifle The Unit can be mounted on a rifle with one of two Picatinny MIL STD 1913 mount adapters the NVS W Mount or the NVS QR ...

Page 23: ...ed inline with a magnified daytime or red dot holographic sight enabling night time use This can be accomplished either by mounting the Unit in line of the day sight using the NVS W or QR mount or utilizing the optional NVS Coupler Fig 9 to mount the Unit directly onto the eyepiece of the day sight Binocular configuration Two Units can be combined into dual channel night vision goggles binoculars ...

Page 24: ...20 FIGURE 11 Goggles configuration FIGURE 12 Binoculars configuration In the dual configuration the interpupillary distance can be adjusted between 58 and 72 mm ...

Page 25: ...ction of the eyepieces The image will always be unclear when the objective lens cap is in place The unit is designed to provide a clear image in dark condition in which the objective lens cap is not required Image flashes Image may flash during the first two minutes after activation It may continue flashing if exposed to bright light even with the lens cap on Condensation accumulates on Unit When ...

Page 26: ... or headlights may cause visibility to degrade or even completely disappear Move the device away from the light source immediately The image will be restored within two minutes Adverse atmospheric conditions such as fog haze or extremely dark environments will decrease visibility ...

Page 27: ...ble model the product or part thereof which on inspection by Newcon is found to be defective in materials or workmanship What This Warranty Does Not Cover Newcon Optik is not responsible for warranty service should the product fail as a result of improper maintenance misuse abuse improper installation neglect damage caused by disasters such as fire flooding lightning improper power supply or servi...

Page 28: ...orth America only Our operating hours are 0900h to 1700h Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday Under no circumstances should equipment be sent to Newcon Optik without authorisation from our technical support department Newcon Optik accepts no responsibility for unauthorized returns To locate a Newcon Optik Authorized Dealer Call 1 416 663 6963 Fax 1 416 663 9065 Email newconsales newcon opti...

Page 29: ..._________________ Characteristic Minimum Measured Resolution lp mm 64 Photocathode sensitivity integral A lm 2856 K 1800 Light amplification fL fc 2x10 6 fc 40 000 Date of production __________________________________ Quality Inspector ___________________________________ ...

Page 30: ...number _________________________________ This Unit complies with all technical specifications and has passed Newcon Optik s inspection procedures Date of production _________________________________ Quality Inspector s signature __________________________ Quality Assurance Seal ...

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