ATN PS15 Operator's Manual

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ATN PS15
NIGHT VISION GOGGLES
ATN PS15 OPERATOR'S MANUAL (REV. 5, JULY 2015)
o p e r a t o r ' s m a n u a l
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  • Page 1 ATN PS15 NIGHT VISION GOGGLES ATN PS15 OPERATOR’S MANUAL (REV. 5, JULY 2015) 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 PS15 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 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 Appendix A End Item Components Appendix B Repair Parts List...
  • Page 6: Repair Parts List

    WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES. MANUAL OVERVIEW The manual contains sections for Operating and Maintaining the night vision goggles ATN PS15. Components of End Item are in Appendix A. Repair Parts List is in Appendix B.
  • Page 7: General Information

    SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION...
  • Page 8 FIGURE 1-1. ATN PS15 – NIGHT VISION GOGGLES...
  • Page 9 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 PS15 can be handheld, head mounted or helmet mounted to enable walking, surveillance, security, map reading, vehicle maintenance, and administering first aid.
  • Page 10: Warranty Information

    (2) years from the date of accep- tance. If item is defective, notify ATN or point of purchase contact. 1.3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION For technical information contact ATN Corp. directly at (650) 989-5100, or info@atncorp.com or your point of purchase...
  • Page 11: Equipment Description

    SECTION II EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION...
  • Page 12: System Description

    The device is also equipped with an infrared light-emitting source. Optional 3X Afo- cal Lenses makes the ATN PS15 into binocular with enhanced range performance. PS15 Night Vision goggles utilize the principle of intensification of the residual light which is reflected from the surrounding objects.
  • Page 13 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 14 2.3. DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS FIGURE 2-1. ATN PS15 KIT COMPONENTS FIGURE 2-2. ATN PS15 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS...
  • Page 15 TABLE 2-2. ATN PS15 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 Optional Components 3x Afocal Lenses (pair) Camera/Camcorder Adapter Demist Shields Sacrificial Windows IR-850 IR illuminator...
  • Page 16 6. Battery 123A Lithium A single, 123A lithium battery used to power the unit. 7. Battery Adapter Allows the ATN PS15 to accept the 123A Lithium battery used to power the unit. 8. Headmount Assembly Adjustable universal assembly that secures the ATN PS15 to the...
  • Page 17 7. MICH Helmet Mount Kit This kit contain MICH helmet mount. 8. Shoulder Strap 9. Universal Helmet Mount Provides mount interface for the ATN PS15 to a range of ballistic helmets. 10. PASGT Helmet Mount Kit This kit contain PASGT helmet mount.
  • Page 19: Mounting Procedures

    SECTION III MOUNTING PROCEDURES...
  • Page 20 3) Tighten the straps until the headgear fits firmly. 3.1.2. GOGGLES INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT Now you are ready to mount the PS15 on to your headgear. 1) Remove the already adjusted headgear from your head. 2) Insert the head/helmet mount adapter (A) to mounting bracket of PS15 (B), then tighten adapter screw (C) firmly (Figure 3-1).
  • Page 21 5) Place the head/helmet mount with PS15 onto your head. 6) Adjust the eye relief distance by press down on side lever (I) and sliding PS15 fore or aft to obtain a full field-of-view of the image. Reset the diopter adjustment for best image.
  • Page 22 (E) on the side of mount and lift the unit up until the unit reaches in the top position. 7. Push the same button (E) to lower PS15 to the viewing posi- tion. Turn the device on for continuation of the operation.
  • Page 23 IR850 may be mounted on the goggles through the Picatinny adapter. 1. Loosen the IR850 fixing screw. 2. Mount the IR850 on the PS15 and tighten the fixing screw. FIGURE 3-5. ATN PS15 WITH IR850 3.1.5. MOUNTING CAMERA/CAMCORDER TO THE ATN PS15 1.
  • Page 24 1. Loosen the screw (A) of adapter. Push the button (B) and slide the rail (C) of the PS15 into the socket of the adapter. Push the button until the adapter will lock the alignment groove in the...
  • Page 25 (B) on the helmet mount. Push until the adapter locks into the helmet mount. FIGURE 3-9. ATTACHING ATN PS15 TO HELMET MOUNT 3. Adapter allows using the PS15 with PVS head mount also. FIGURE 3-10. ATTACHING ATN PS15 TO PVS HEAD MOUNT...
  • Page 27: Operating Procedures

    SECTION IV OPERATING PROCEDURES...
  • Page 28: Operating Instructions

    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 PS15 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). 2. Screw the CR123 battery adapter (B) to the cap. 3. Insert the battery (C), observing the polarity as indicated. 4. Replace the battery cap (A) and screw cap. 5.
  • Page 30 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 NVM-14 allow for differenc- es in the physical features of individual operators and provide for the system operation. These functions include the On/Off/On IR control, eye relief (Section III Mounting Procedures), diopter ad- justment, objective lens focus, and IR illuminator focusing.
  • Page 31 The total dioptric range is covered in 1/2 revolution. To make the unit focus appropriate for different distances you should rotate the front lens ring (C). The total focusing range is covered in 1/3 ring revolution. FIGURE 4-3. MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS...
  • Page 32 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 Operational defects refer to the reliability of the image intensi- fiers and are an evidence of instability. Their identification shall be a valid reason to immediately refuse to accept the ATN PS15. These include shading, edge glow, flashing, flickering, and inter- mittent operation.
  • Page 35 If you believe a blemish is a cause for rejec- tion, warranty or repair please ATN or point of purchase for war- ranty/repair procedures.
  • Page 36 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 PS15 rejectable. Cup your hand over the lenses to block out all light. Bright spots usually go away when the light is blocked out.
  • Page 37 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 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 PS15 CAUTION The ATN PS15 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 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 PS15 NOTE Any modifications to the PS15 void the manufacturers warranty.
  • Page 50: End Item Components

    APPENDIX A END ITEM COMPONENTS TABLE A-1. ATN PS15 END ITEM COMPONENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION ATN PS15 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 51 APPENDIX B REPAIR PARTS LIST TABLE B-1. ATN PS15 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 52 For customer service and technical support, please contact American Technologies Network Corp. 1341 San Mateo Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 phone: 800-910-2862, 650-989-5100; fax: 650-875-0129 www.atncorp.com ©2015 ATN Corporation...

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