Newcon Optik NVS 14, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR GOGGLES NVS 14 2331 Superior Ave Cleveland OH 44114 USA 105 Sparks Ave Toronto ON M2H 2S5 Canada ...

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Page 3: ...o your health NEVER open objective lens of an active unit in bright light including daylight At daytime objective lens must be covered by caps A tiny hole in each cap provides enough light for daytime testing NEVER aim 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 external power sources ALWAYS ...

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

Page 5: ... view cleanness 10 5 4 Schematic drawing 11 6 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 12 6 1 Installing battery 12 6 2 Switching the Unit on 12 6 3 Switching the Unit off 13 6 4 Adjusting to individual vision 13 6 5 Focusing 14 6 6 Auto shut OFF at bright light 14 6 7 Using the Unit with head gear or helmet 15 6 8 Swinging Unit for unobstructed view 16 6 9 Using IR illuminator 16 6 10 Installation of add on lenses...

Page 6: ... on a rifle 20 6 15 Binocular configuration 22 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 23 7 1 The device does not switch ON 23 7 2 Image is unclear 23 7 3 Image flashes 23 7 4 Condensation accumulates on the parts 23 7 5 Decreased of no visibility 23 8 WARRANTY 24 9 CUSTOMER SUPPORT 25 10 ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE 26 ...

Page 7: ...tion Two Units can be combined to form a two eye optical system with the help of an optional bridge Unit can be mounted on a helmet head gear weapon or used as a standalone monocular Some typical activities where NVS 14 can be useful Law enforcement Wildlife observation Security Search and rescue Hunting Dark room photography connected to a camera Features Built in infrared illuminator allows obse...

Page 8: ...ing two monocular units into a binocular instrument Waterproof design 2 meter deep immersion for 2 hours Soft rubber eyecup makes viewing comfortable Unit can be connected to photo or video camera Please read all the instructions carefully before using Manufacturer reserves the right to introduce minor design changes without notice ...

Page 9: ... cover 1 Manual 1 Lens cleaning kit 2 Carrying bag soft 1 AA Battery 1 2 1 Optional accessories US mount clip Bridge Demist shield Hard case Sacrificial window Lens brush 3x add on lens Camera adapter 5x add on lens Helmet mount Warranty card Weapon mount Exact Delivery Set is subject to the specific contract terms ...

Page 10: ...0 25 3 Exit pupil diameter mm 20 Eye relief mm 30 Dioptric correction 5 Power supply 3V CR 123 Lithium battery 1 pc or 1 5 V AA Alkaline battery 1 pc Battery life hours 40 hours with I R 80 hours without I R Size mm 115x42x62 202x64x72 Weight monocular only g 300 540 NOTE Due to continuous design improvements parameters may vary from those given above ...

Page 11: ...ed illuminator and light sensor 3 Objective lens with lens cup 4 Eyepiece with eyecup 5 Head gear 6 Battery compartment cover with battery type adapter 7 Battery compartment 8 Tightening screw 9 Release button 10 Dove tail platform 1 8 5 6 7 10 9 3 4 2 FIGURE 1 ...

Page 12: ...urface glass The output window is a concave fibre optics element with 180 image rotation Both tube types are manufactured in two grades HD High Definition or XT eXTreme performance 5 1 Main parameters Image Intensifier type NCXT3631IC N3XT3631IC Photocathode operating diameter mm 18 Photocathode type S 25 GaAs Resolution lines mm 45 57 HD 57 72 XT Photocathode sensitivity min Integral μA lm 500 75...

Page 13: ...25 30 Voltage V 2 8 0 8 Length mm 31 1 Diameter mm 36 7 Tube life until parameters degrade hrs 10 000 Storage time years 15 Operating temperature range C 50 55 5 2 Spatial frequency contrast characteristics MTF Frequency lp mm HD grade low resolution XT grade high resolution 2 5 0 89 0 92 7 5 0 68 0 80 15 0 0 40 0 58 ...

Page 14: ...ield of view cleanness Maximum diameter of defects Zone by diameter mm Neglected Permitted Permitted total area of defects mm2 mm Qty 0 9 0 0 06 0 12 1 0 10 9 0 14 4 0 08 0 18 2 0 20 14 4 18 0 0 10 0 20 2 0 35 ...

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Page 16: ...icated on the housing Put the battery in and screw the battery cover back on 6 2 Switching the Unit on In daytime put on the lens cap with the daylight filter prior to switching on To check if the Unit is operational switch it ON rotate switch 1 clockwise and look through eyepiece 4 You should see greenish lit screen If the screen is not lit check the battery When the Unit is ON through the eyepie...

Page 17: ...on This mode saves battery life and allows avoiding greenish shadow on the face which may disclose the user Note The Auto switch position is optional 6 3 Switching the Unit off After you finished using the device turn it off by rotating switch 1 to OFF position Put protective lens cap on the lens Remove the battery from the battery compartment to avoid any damage of the device in case of electroly...

Page 18: ...e to fold the rubber eyecup 6 6 Auto shut OFF at bright light The NVS14 monocular has a built in high light sensor located near the IR illuminator 2 Fig 1 This sensor shuts the monocular off after about 45 second exposure to light exceeding 10 1 lux level To reset the monocular switch it off and then back to on as described in 6 3 and 6 2 High light shut off feature does not mean that the unit wil...

Page 19: ... but firmly and does not slide when you are moving The Unit is attached to the head gear with a swing arm mount 1 Fig 3 To attach the arm mount to the head gear loosen the tightening screw 8 Fig 1 on head gear 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 arm groove 4 along the dove tail platform of the monocular 10 ...

Page 20: ...il click 6 8 Swinging Unit for unobstructed view When mounted unit is not in use you can raise it to clear the view without taking the head gear off by using the flip flop feature To swing the unit from the view press the button 5 Fig 3 and raise the device up until you hear a click In Auto position of the switch the monocular will turn off automatically Reverse the operation for working position ...

Page 21: ...urn off the monocular Remove the rubber lens cap Put the lens on top of the monocular and press it 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 the lens off 6 11 Using the camera video adapter Before using the optional adapters remove the rubber eyepiece carefully FIGURE 4 NV...

Page 22: ...ects the objective lens from the abrasive influence of sand and dust at night time It should be put on the objective lens like an objective cap with the daylight filter Demist shield filter protects the eyepiece against fogging To install it fold the eyecup to the very bottom to get the full access to the thread and screw the filter gently onto the eyepiece 6 13 Using the helmet mount The Unit can...

Page 23: ...the eyepiece then tighten the locking screw back You can fixate the unit in three predetermined positions vertical horizontal and 15 20 degrees above horizontal Although the relative angles between these positions cannot be changed the starting point can be adjusted by screws 3 If you loosen them you can rotate the flip flop mechanism to find the suitable starting point Tighten the screws 3 after ...

Page 24: ... not contain a reticle and cannot be used as an independent riflescope being mounted behind regular riflescope or red dot reticle it gives you an opportunity to aim your target in the night remaining invisible for the opposite side Two types of weapon mounts are available The type shown on Fig 7 has two screws with large grooved heads for convenient tightening They attach the monocular to the moun...

Page 25: ...dental over tightening damage The advantages of the Quick Release mount are Quick removal and installation of the device Fool proof construction Increased reliability The Quick Release mount does not provide tight fixation It does not influence shooting because the monocular acts only as a viewer while the reticle which determines shooting accuracy is fixed in a daytime part of the set Accu torque...

Page 26: ...m 10 Fig 1 located on both sides of the Unit These platforms are identical The tightening screw 8 locks monoculars to the bridge You can use the double eye construction in a goggle mounted on a head gear or hand held configuration FIGURE 9 Binocular configuration FIGURE 10 Binocular configuration with attached 3x lenses In the two eye configuration the interpupilary distance between the eyepieces ...

Page 27: ... if exposed to too much light even with the lens caps on 7 4 Condensation accumulates on the parts When the unit is brought from the cold into a warm environment internal condensation may appear Unit has to warm up for up to two hours to regain full operational capacity 7 5 Decreased of no visibility Bright light sources moon projectors or headlights may cause visibility to degrade or even complet...

Page 28: ...ce with the same or comparable 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 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 ...

Page 29: ...ern Standard Time Under no circumstances should the equipment be sent to Newcon without authorisation by of our technical support department Newcon accepts no responsibility for unauthorized returns To locate NEWCON Authorized Dealer call 1 416 663 6963 or fax 1 416 663 9065 Email newconsales newcon optik com Web www newcon optik com The defective products should be shipped to From USA only 2331 S...

Page 30: ...erial number _____________________ Minimum Measured Resolution lines mm 45 Photocathode sensitivity integral μA lm 500 Light amplification 30 000 Date of production __________________________________ Quality Inspector signature ___________________________ ...

Page 31: ... XT Unit serial number _________________________________ The unit complies with all technical specifications and has passed the inspection Date of production _________________________________ Quality Inspector signature __________________________ Quality Assurance Seal ...

Page 32: ...NEWCON OPTIK 2008 Printed in Canada ...