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ATN PS-15

NIGHT VISION GOGGlES

ATN PS-15 oPerATor'S mANuAl (rev. 3, SePTember 2010)
o p e r a t o r ' s m a n u a l
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  • Page 1: Night Vision Goggles

    ATN PS-15 NIGHT VISION GOGGlES ATN PS-15 oPerATor’S mANuAl (rev. 3, SePTember 2010) o p e r a t o r ’ s m a n u a l Important Export Restrictions! Commodities, products, technologies and services contained in this manual are subject to one or more of the export control laws and regulations of the u.S.
  • Page 2 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 liability for any errors or inaccura- cies that may appear in this book.

  • Page 3: Safety Summary

    SAFETY SUMMARY CAUTIONS The ATN PS-15 is a precision optical instrument and must be handled carefully at all times to prevent damage. • Do not scratch the external lens surfaces or touch them with your fingers. • Wiping demisting shield with lens paper while wet or with wet lens paper can damage the coating.
  • Page 4 EqUIPMENT lIMITATIONS To avoid personal injuries and equipment damage which may oc- cur due to improper use of ATN PS15, please, carefully read and understand the following safety precautions. • The equipment requires some background light (moonlight, starlight, etc.) to operate. The level of performance depends upon the level of light.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TAblE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITlE PAGE Safety Summary Table of Contents list of Figures list of Tables How To use This manual Section I General Information Section II equipment Description Section III mounting Procedures Section Iv operating Procedures Section v operational Defects Section vI maintenance...

  • Page 6: List Of Figures

    ATN PS-15 optional Components Attaching ATN PS-15 to Head mount Attaching ATN PS-15 to Helmet mount mounting the Picatinny Adapter to the ATN PS-15 ATN PS-15 with Ir450 mounting camera to the ATN PS-15 mounting camcorder to the ATN PS-15...

  • Page 7: List Of Tables

    OF TAblES TAblE TITlE PAGE Specification ATN PS-15 major Components battery life Preventive maintenance Checks and Service for the ATN PS-15 operator Troubleshooting for the ATN PS-15 ATN PS-15 end Item Components ATN PS-15 repair Parts list...

  • Page 8: How To Use This Manual

    CAUTIONS, and NOTES. MANUAl OVERVIEw The manual contains sections for operating and maintaining the night vision goggles ATN PS-15. Components of end Item are in Appendix A. repair Parts list is in Appendix b.

  • Page 9: Section I

    SECTION I GENERAl INFORMATION...

  • Page 10: Night Vision Goggles

    FIGURE 1-1. ATN PS-15 – NIGHT VISION GOGGlES...
  • Page 11 South San Francisco, CA 94080 uSA 1.1.4. PURPOSE OF EqUIPMENT To provide the user with the ability to observe at night under moonlight and starlight conditions. The ATN PS-15 can be handheld, head mounted or helmet mounted to enable walking, surveillance, security, map reading, vehicle maintenance, and administering first aid.

  • Page 12: Warranty Information

    This item shall conform to design, manufacturing, and perfor- mance requirements and be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of ac- ceptance. If item is defective, notify ATN or point of purchase con- tact. 1.3. TECHNICAl INFORMATION For technical information contact ATN Corp.

  • Page 13: Equipment Description

    SECTION II EqUIPMENT dESCRIPTION...
  • Page 14 The device is also equipped with an infrared light-emitting source. optional 3X Afocal lenses makes the ATN PS-15 into binocular with enhanced range per- formance. PS-15 Night vision goggles utilize the principle of intensification of the residual light which is reflected from the surrounding ob- jects.

  • Page 15: Specification

    cator light starts slowly flickering when the Automatic Protective System is off. The Automatic Shut-off System turn the unit off if the operation control not used more then 60 minutes. 2.2. wEIGHT, dIMENSIONS, ANd PERFORMANCE TAblE 2-1. SPECIFICATION wEIGHT ANd dIMENSION Weight (with battery) 700 grams length...
  • Page 16 2.3. dESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS FIGURE 2-1. ATN PS-15 KIT COMPONENTS FIGURE 2-2. ATN PS-15 OPTIONAl COMPONENTS...
  • Page 17 TAblE 2-2. ATN PS-15 COMPONENTS ITEM dESCRIPTION Kit Components Night vision goggles lens Caps eye-cups Soft Carrying Case operator's manual battery Cr123A lithium battery Adapter Headmount Assembly brow Pads Optional Components 3X Afocal lenses (pair) Camera/Camcorder Adapter Demist Shields Sacrificial Windows...

  • Page 18: Night Vision Goggles

    3. Eye-cups The rubber cups used to protect eyepiece and for opera- tor’s comfort. 4. Soft Carrying Case A protective bag used to store ATN PS-15 and its acces- sories. 5. Operator’s Manual Provides equipment description, use of operator controls and preventative maintenance checks and service.

  • Page 19: Optional Components

    PS-15 to the mICH helmet mount. 8. Shoulder Strap 9. Universal Helmet Mount Provides mount interface for the ATN PS-15 to a range of bal- listic helmets. 10. PASGT Helmet Mount Kit This kit contain PASGT helmet mount and adapter which allows to attach the PS-15 to the PASGT helmet mount.

  • Page 21: Mounting Procedures

    SECTION III MOUNTING PROCEdURES...

  • Page 22: Attaching Atn Ps-15 To Head Mount

    When the device reaches the top/upper posi- tion it will turn off automatically. 5.Push the same button (D) to lower PS-15 into the viewing posi- tion. The unit will automatically turn back on again for continu- ation of the operation.
  • Page 23 Turn the lever up and tighten it for fixation of vertical position. 8. Push the button (F) and move the PS-15 along the slide rail for comfortable position. 9. The PS-15 helmet mount has a flip-up mechanism. Push the button (G) on the side of mount and lift the unit up until the unit gets fixed in the top position.

  • Page 24: Mounting The Picatinny Adapter To The Atn

    Picatinny adapter(A) onto one of the rails on the goggles. Tighten two fixing screws(b) of the adapter. FIGURE 3-3. MOUNTING THE PICATINNY AdAPTER TO THE ATN PS-15 3.1.4. MOUNTING IR450 TO THE ATN PS-15 Ir450 may be mounted on the goggles through the Picatinny adapter.

  • Page 25: Mounting 3X Lenses To The Atn

    FIGURE 3-5. MOUNTING CAMERA TO THE ATN PS-15 FIGURE 3-6. MOUNTING CAMCORdER TO THE ATN PS-15 3.1.6. MOUNTING 3x lENS TO THE ATN PS-15 The 3x lenses are afocal lenses which can be screwed directly into the existing 1x front lenses of the PS15.

  • Page 26: Attaching Adapter To Atn Ps-15

    1. loosen the screw (A) of adapter. Push the button (b) and slide the rail (C) of the PS-15 into the socket of the adapter. Push the button until the adapter will lock the alignment groove in the rail.

  • Page 27: Operating Procedures

    SECTION IV OPERATING PROCEdURES...

  • Page 28: Aa Battery Installation

    Cr123A 40 Hours (Gen. 2+) 30 Hours (Gen.3 and 4) Standard AA 20 Hours(Gen. 2+) 15 Hours (Gen.3 and 4) The ATN PS-15 operates with one AA battery or one Cr123A bat- tery through the application of a battery adapter.
  • Page 29 Install CR123A battery as follows: 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. 3. Please make sure the cap comes in assembly with the battery adapter.

  • Page 30: Mechanical Functions

    4. Put on the battery cap and screw it hand-tight. FIGURE 4-2. AA bATTERY INSTAllATION 4.1.2. MECHANICAl FUNCTIONS The mechanical functions of the ATN PS-15 allow for variations of the physical features of individual operators and provide for oper- ating the system. These functions include the on/off/Ir control, Automatic Protective System off control, eye relief (see Section III mounting Procedures –...
  • Page 31 You may adjust the unit diopters by rotating the eyepiece rings (b). The total dioptric range is covered in 1/2 revolution. To focus the unit for different distances rotate the front lens rings (C). The total focusing range is covered in 1/3 ring revolution. The button (D) is used for switching–out of Automatic Protective System.

  • Page 32: Infrared (Ir) Illuminator Operations

    4.1.3. INFRAREd (IR) IllUMINATOR OPERATIONS CAUTION The IR illuminator is a light source that is invisible to the unaided eye made use of in the conditions of extreme dark- ness. Please keep in mind this illuminator functioning can be easily detected by other people who use night vision devices, too.

  • Page 33: Operational Defects

    SECTION V OPERATIONAl dEFECTS...

  • Page 34: Shading

    Their identification shall be a valid reason to immediately refuse to accept the ATN PS-15. These include shading, edge glow, flashing, flickering, and inter- mittent operation.

  • Page 35: Edge Glow

    However, some types of blemishes can get worse over time and interfere with the usabil- ity of the device. If you believe a blemish is a cause for rejection, warranty or repair please ATN or point of purchase for warranty/ repair procedures.

  • Page 36: Bright Spots And Emission Points

    A bright spot is a small, non-uniform, bright area that may flicker or appear constant (Figure 5-3). Not all bright spots make the ATN PS-15 rejectable. Cup your hand over the lenses to block out all light. If the bright spot re- mains, return the ATN PS-15.

  • Page 37: Fixed Pattern Noise

    C. black Spots. These are cosmetic blemishes in the image intensifiers or dirt or debris between the lenses. black spots are acceptable as long as they do not interfere with viewing the image. No action is required if this condition is present unless the spots interfere with the usability of the device.

  • Page 38: Chicken Wire

    E. Chicken wire. An irregular pattern of dark thin lines in the field of view ei- ther throughout the image area or in parts of the image area (Figure 5-5). under the worst-case condition, these lines will form hexagonal or square-wave shaped lines. This is typically viewed in high light conditions.
  • Page 39 SECTION VI MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 45 If the equipment malfunction is not listed or actions listed do not correct the fault, notify ATN or your point of Purchase.
  • Page 48 6.3. ClEANING THE ATN PS-15 CAUTION The ATN PS-15 is a precision optical instrument and must be handled carefully at all times to prevent damage. do not scratch the external lens surfaces or touch them with your fingers. wiping demisting shield with lens paper while wet or with wet lens paper can damage the coating.

  • Page 49: Removal And Installation Of Browpad

    6.4. HEAdMOUNT MAINTENANCE 6.4.1. REMOVAl ANd INSTAllATION OF bROwPAd 1. remove old browpad (Figure 6-1) by grasping the headband. 2. replace the browpad by gently pressing on the new brow- pad and smoothing out any wrinkles in new browpad. FIGURE 6-1. REMOVAl ANd INSTAllATION OF bROwPAd 6.4.2.

  • Page 50: Removal And Installation Of Chin Cup

    2. replace the chinstrap by using the velcro tape on the left side of the headband. lace the right straps into their re- spective sliding bar buckles on the right side of the head- band for correct lacing (Figure 6-2). 6.4.3.
  • Page 51 6. Set the light guide (C) onto the place in the case. 7. Screw the lock ring (D) into the case of device. 8. Screw the eyepiece (e) into the case of device (A). FIGURE 6-4. MAINTENANCE/REPlACEMENT OF THE TUbE IN THE PS-15 6-13...

  • Page 52: End Item Components

    APPENdIx A ENd ITEM COMPONENTS TAblE A-1. ATN PS-15 ENd ITEM COMPONENTS ITEM dESCRIPTION ATN PS-15 Goggles Assembly (without Image Intensifier Tube) Swing Arm Interface, Head/Helmet operator manual Demist Shields, eyepieces Soft Carrying Case Sacrificial Windows Should Strap Head mount Assembly...

  • Page 53: Repair Parts List

    APPENdIx b REPAIR PARTS lIST TAblE b-1. ATN PS-15 REPAIR PARTS lIST ITEM dESCRIPTION PART NO. battery Cap Nvm-138 lithium battery Cr123A AA Alkaline battery m30-044 Purge Screw 7b315 battery Adapter Nvm-198 lens Caps Nvm-178 Sacrificial Window Nvm-032 Demist Shield...

  • Page 54: Index

    INdEx AbbrevIATIoNS, 1-4 bATTerY INSTAllATIoN, 4-2 bATTerY lIFe, 4-2 blACK SPoTS, 5-5 brIGHT SPoTS, 5-4 CAuTIoNS, 4-2, 4-6, 6-10 ChICkeN WIRe, 5-6 CleANING, 6-10 CoSmeTIC blemISHeS, 5-3 DIoPTer ADjuSTmeNT, 4-5, 6-3, 6-9 eDge glOW, 5-3, 6-4 emISSIoN PoINTS, 5-4 eND ITem ComPoNeNTS, A-1 equIPmeNT lImITATIoNS, b eYe relIeF, 2-3 eYePIeCe DIoPTer ADj., 2-3...
  • Page 55 leNGTH, 2-3 mAGNIFICATIoN, 2-3 mAINTeNANCe, 6-1 meCHANICAl FuNCTIoNS, 4-5 mouNTING ProCeDureS, 3-2 objeCTIve leNS FoCuS, 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 POWeR RequIRemeNTS, 2-3 rePAIr PArTS, b-1 SAFeTY SummArY, a SHADING, 5-2, 6-4 SYSTem DeSCrIPTIoN, 2-2 TeCHNICAl INFormATIoN, 1-4...
  • Page 56 800-910-2862, 650-989-5100; fax: 650-875-0129 European Office The following countries can use our toll free number: 00 800 9102-8620 Austria, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland For other countries, please use 38 048-7770214 or 38 048-7770345 www.atncorp.com ©2010 ATN Corporation...

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