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ATN PS-22
NIGHT VISION FRONT SIGHT
ATN PS-22
OPERATOR'S MANUAL (REV. 8, JULY 2012)
o p e r a t o r ' s m a n u a l
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  • Page 1 ATN PS-22 NIGHT VISION FRONT SIGHT ATN PS-22 OPERATOR’S MANUAL (REV. 8, JULY 2012) 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 inaccuracies that may appear in this book.
  • Page 3 SAFETY SUMMARY CAUTIONS • The ATN PS-22 is a precision optical instrument and must be han- dled carefully at all times to prevent damage. • Do not scratch the external lens surfaces or touch them with your fingers. • To protect the image intensifier, keep the lens cap on the objective lens when the sight is not in use or when checked out in daylight conditions.
  • Page 4 WARNING Toxic Material The image intensifier’s phosphor screen contains toxic materi- als. • If an image intensifier breaks, be extremely careful to avoid inhaling the phosphor screen material. Do not allow the mate- rial to come in contact with the mouth or open wounds on the skin.
  • Page 5 EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS To avoid physical and equipment damage when using the ATN PS-22, carefully read and understand the following safety precautions. • The equipment requires some night light (moonlight, starlight, etc.) to operate. The level of performance depends upon the level of light.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    1.1.1. Sight 1.1.2. Reports 1.1.3. Storage 1.1.4. Warranty 1.2. Description and Data 1.2.1. Description 1.2.2. PS-22 Standard Components and Optional Equipment SECTION II. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1. Installation Procedures 2.1.1. Battery Installation 2.1.2. Instalation on MIL-STD-1913/Picatiny Rail 2.1.3. Attachment to Day Scope Objective 2.1.4.
  • Page 7 3.2. Troubleshooting 3-10 3.2.1. General 3-10 3.2.2. Troubleshooting Procedures 3-10 3.3. Maintenance Procedures 3-11 3.3.1. PS-22 Maintenance 3-11 3.3.2. Cleaning Procedures 3-11 3.3.3. Tube Maintenance / Replacement 3-12 Appendix A. Estimation of Ambient Illumination Level Appendix B. Spare Parts List Appendix C.

  • Page 9: Section I. Introduction

    SECTION I INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 10: General

    1.1.1. SIGHT This manual contains instructions for use in operating and main- taining the ATN PS-22 Night Vision Front Sight. Throughout this manual, the ATN PS-22 will be referred to as the sight or the PS-22 or NVFS. 1.1.2. REPORTS Reports from the user on recommendations for improvements are encouraged.

  • Page 11: Warranty

    ATN, at its option, will either repair or replace the product, and such action on the part of ATN shall be the full extent of ATN’s liability, and the Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy. This warranty does not cover a product (a) used in other than its normal and customary man- ner;...
  • Page 12 ATN and the Customer; ATN’s obligations under this Agreement extend solely to the Customer. ATN’s liability hereunder for damages, regardless of the form or action, shall not exceed the fees or other charges paid to ATN by the customer or customer’s dealer.

  • Page 13: Description And Data

    1.2. DESCRIPTION AND DATA 1.2.1. DESCRIPTION A. Purpose The PS-22 is an effective night vision system that mounts forward of an existing riflescope/spotting scope (further referred to as a scope) adding night vision capabilities to daytime target acquisi- tion platform. Advisable dayscope magnification is 1X to 6X (2.5X to 4X is optimum).
  • Page 14 • Is submersible to 10 m for 30 minutes. • Filled with dry nitrogen to prevent internal fogging. D. System Limitations The PS-22 is an effective night vision system designed for night operations but does have following limitations: • The sight requires some night light (moonlight, starlight, etc.) to operate.
  • Page 15 TABLE 1-1. SYSTEM DATA ITEM DATA Magnification Unity (1X) Boresight Characteristics: Accuracy Factory aligned to ½ MOA or better Retention Permanent to within 1 MOA or better Repeatability Within ½ MOA System Resolution subject to Tube Resolution: 36 to 44 lp/mm 0.38 mrad/lp 45 to 54 lp/mm 0.30 mrad/lp...

  • Page 16: Standard Components And Optional Equipment

    Natural night illumination (overcast star- light to moonlight) Immersion 10 m for 30 minutes 1.2.2. PS-22 STANDARD COMPONENTS AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT The PS-22 standard components are shown in Figure 1-1 and pre- sented in Table 1-6. FIGURE 1-1. PS-22 STANDARD COMPONENTS...
  • Page 17 TABLE 1-6. PS-22 STANDARD COMPONENTS ITEM DESCRIPTION Front Lens Cap ATN PS-22 Night Vision Front Sight Back Cap Light Supressor for the Scopes with 30-42 mm Lens Diameter Light Supressor for Trijicon ACOG Scopes Light Supressor for the Scopes with 42-63 mm Lens Diameter...
  • Page 18 Optional items are shown in Figure 1-3 and listed in Table 1-8. FIGURE 1-3. PS-22 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT 1 (2, 3, 4, 5) TABLE 1-8. PS-22 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM # Scope Mounting System #1 ACDNPS22SM01 Scope Mounting System #2...

  • Page 19: Section Ii. Operating Instructions

    SECTION II OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 20: Installation Procedures

    Measure the height of the riflescope axis above the rail. Observe Table 1-2 for the sight axis height above the rail. If the difference in the axis heights of the PS-22 and rif- lescope is more than 3 mm it is necessary to replace riflescope mounting rings or monoblock by proper ones.

  • Page 21: Attachment To Day Scope Objective

    Table 2-1. For example, you will need the scope mounting system #1 and 25.4 mm insert in order to mount the PS-22 onto the front lens of Leupold 1.5-5x20 PR. NOTE If scope mounting system is used, the issued weapon mount...
  • Page 22 TABLE 2-1. SCOPE MOUNTING SYSTEMS OBJECTIVE CLEAR SCOPE LENS DIA- APERTURE OF MOUNTING RIFLESCOPE MODEL METER (INSERT OBJECTIVE SYSTEM # SIZE), MM LENS, MM 25,4 Leupold 1.5-5x20 PR Leupold 1.5-5x20 MR/T M2 Zeiss 1.1-4x24T Meopta Artemis 2000 4x32 Leupold Mark 4 3-9x36 Leupold Mark 4 2.5-8x36 Kahles 4x36 Leupold Mark 4 3-9x36...
  • Page 23 INSERT FIGURE 2-4. PS-22 INSTALLED ON DAYSCOPE OBJECTIVE LENS 7. Align the seating of the PS-22 and its mounting system on the day scope lens. Decide on the desirable position of the nut and turn the scope mounting system until you achieve it (see arrow in Figure...

  • Page 24: 7/8" Weaver Mount

    THE SCOPE MOUNTING SYSTEM SHOULD BE TURNED THROUGH 10. Rotate the locking ring of the scope mounting system towards the PS-22 output lens and tighten it. It will work as a lock nut to fix the PS-22 position on the day scope.

  • Page 25: Adapter For A.r.m.s. Mounts

    A.R.M.S.#19 MOUNT FIGURE 2-7. ASSEMBLING PS-22 WITH A.R.M.S. MOUNT The PS-22 can be installed on MIL-STD-1913 rail by means of using an A.R.M.S. #10 or A.R.M.S. #19 ACOG mounts. Optional adapter is used to attach the sight to the said mounts.

  • Page 26: Picatinny Rail

    PICATINNY RAIL FIGURE 2-8. ASSEMBLING PS-22 WITH PICATINNY RAIL NOTE The rail can be used if the PS-22 is installed on the dayscope lens using scope mounting system. The rail is attached to the PS-22 body with two screws M4x8 instead of the issued mount (Figure 2-8).

  • Page 27: Long Rail Adapter

    FIGURE 2-9. PLATFORM RING MOUNT 2.1.8. LONG RAIL ADAPTER Optional long rail adapter is used if the fire arm has short rail so that no place for installing the PS-22 forward of dayscope (Figure 2-14 (C)). 2.1.9. B.A.M. SYSTEM B.A.M. system (Boresight Attachment Mount) is used to install the PS-22 Night Vision Front Sights and the dayscope on the rifles having short mounting MIL-STD-1913 rail.
  • Page 28 • Resistance on the rifle with vigorous recoil. BAM System Installation: 1. Unscrew four screws (10 ) and replace the top of the mount(9). 2. Install the halves of inserts (4) in the rings on the base. NOTE There are two sets of inserts for scopes with 25.4mm and 30mm tubes diameter.
  • Page 29 3. Cradle the scope (5) in the rings (inserts). 4. Install the top halves of the inserts (6) and the rings (7) and tighten each ring’s four screws (8) slightly. 5. Slightly loosen the two fixing screws (1) on the mount base (2).

  • Page 30: Remote Control

    2.1.11. IR450 ILLUMINATOR IR450-B4 illuminator provides the capability for operator to use the PS-22 under extremely low light conditions and in total dark- ness. The IR illuminator can be mounted on rail of the Platform Ring (Figure 2-14 (C)) or of the Scope Mounting System (Figure 2-14 (D)), or on top rail of the B.A.M.
  • Page 31 2. Install the IR450 onto the Picatinny rail. 3. Tighten the fixing nut of IR450 tightly. The ATN IR450 is powered with one CR123A lithium battery. To install the battery unscrew the cap of the battery housing and in- sert the battery following the polarity arrows marked on the hous- ing.

  • Page 32: Mounting Examples

    A. PS-22 WITH QRM AND TRIJICON ACOG B. PS-22 WITH SCOPE MOUNTING SYSTEM AND LEUPOLD CQ/T C. PS-22 WITH QRM ON THE LONG RAIL ADAPTER WITH LEUPOLD DAYTIME SCOPE AND IR450 ON PLATFORM RING FIGURE 2-14. PS-22 MOUNTING EXAMPLES 2-14...
  • Page 33 D. PS-22 WITH LEUPOLD DAYTIME SCOPE WITH SCOPE MOUNTING SYSTEM, PICATINNY RAIL FOR IR450 E. PS-22 WITH LEUPOLD DAYTIME SCOPE WITH B.A.M. SYSTEM AND IR450 F. PS-22 WITH SPOTTING SCOPE WITH SCOPE MOUNTING SYSTEM FIGURE 2-14. PS-22 MOUNTING EXAMPLES (CONTINUATION)

  • Page 34: Operating Procedures

    2.2. OPERATING PROCEDURES 2.2.1. GENERAL This section contains instructions for placing the PS-22 in opera- tion. The function of controls is explained. CAUTION The PS-22 is a precision electro-optical instrument and must be handled carefully at all times. CAUTION Ensure the function switch is in the off position before install- ing a battery.

  • Page 35: Operating Procedures

    2.2.3. OPERATING PROCEDURES These procedures should be performed under night light condi- tions only. CAUTION Use of the PS-22 under high light conditions may damage the image intensifier. 1. Make sure the battery is installed as indicated on the sight body.

  • Page 36: Operating With Remote Controle

    CAUTION Bright sources such as light of fire, headlights, searchlights, etc. Can damage the PS-22. Take away the PS-22 from the bright sources that appear on the scene. 6. If the riflescope has focusing rings (parallax adjustment knob), adjust focus for parallax free image.

  • Page 37: Operating With Ir450 Illuminator

    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.
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  • Page 39: Section Iii. Maintenance Instructions

    SECTION III MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 40: Preventive Maintenance Checks And Services (Pmcs)

    3.1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) 3.1.1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES TABLE A. General To ensure the readiness of the NVFS, perform the preventive main- tenance procedures in accordance with Table 3.1., prior to each mission. Preventive maintenance procedures include inspection, cleaning, and performance of the checkout procedures.
  • Page 41 D. Other Table Entries Be sure to observe all special information and notes that appear in your table. TABLE 3.1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES FOR THE PS-22 LOCATION NOT FULLY ITEM INTER-...
  • Page 42 TABLE 3.1. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES FOR THE PS-22 (CONTINUATION) LOCATION NOT FULLY ITEM INTER- CHECK/ PROCEDURE MISSION SERVICE CAPABLE IF: Before/ Objective Check to ensure the objective lens O b j e c t i v e l e n s...
  • Page 43 “not fully mission capable”. However, the damaged item should be replaced as soon as practical to restore full capability of the system. OPERATIONAL CHECKS CAUTION Operate the PS-22 with Front Lens Cap on or under dark conditions. Before/ Installation Check the sight which installed on...

  • Page 44: Inspection Criteria For Proper Image Intensifier Operation

    3.1.2. INSPECTION CRITERIA FOR PROPER IMAGE INTENSIFIER OPERATION A. General As directed in the Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services table, image intensifier operation must be checked before each mission. This section provides information for the operator con- cerning what to look for, how to look for it, and how to determine if the NVFS should be returned to the maintainer.

  • Page 45: Cosmetic Blemishes

    Shading. If shading is present, you will not see a fully circular image (see Figure 3-1). Shading is very dark and you cannot see an image through it. Shading always begins on the edge and mi- grates inward eventually across the entire image area. Shading is a high contrast area with a distinct line of demarcation.
  • Page 46 outside, 2:30 near the center, or 1:00 midway). The following are cosmetic blemishes: Bright Spots. A bright spot is a small, nonuniform, bright area that may flicker or appear constant (Figure 3-3.). Not all bright spots make the NVFS rejectable. Cup your hand over the objec- tive lens to block out all light.
  • Page 47 Fixed-Pattern Noise. This is usually a cosmetic blemish charac- terized by a faint hexagonal (honeycomb) pattern throughout the viewing area that most often occurs at high light levels or when viewing very bright lights (see Figure 3-4). This pattern can be seen in every image intensifier if the light level is high enough.

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    3.2.1. GENERAL This section contains information for locating and removal most of the PS-22 operating troubles which may occur. Each malfunction for an individual component or assembly is followed by a list of tests or inspections that will help determine probable causes and corrective action to take.

  • Page 49: Maintenance Procedures

    3.3. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 3.3.1. PS-22 MAINTENANCE The PS-22 maintenance consists of external inspection of its components for serviceability, cleaning and installation of the standard and optional accessories. Maintenance instructions covered elsewhere in this manual (PMCS, troubleshooting, etc.) are not repeated in this section.

  • Page 50: Tube Maintenance / Replacement

    Next tools are necessary for this procedure: - Lock-ring spanner wrench; - Focus wrench; - Purge kit. Table 3-3 lists requirements for the equipment needed for PS-22 focusing and aligning after tube replacement. TABLE 3-3. EQUIPMENT FOR PS-22 FOCUSING AND ALIGNING ITEM #...
  • Page 51 - Take out defective image intensifier tube. Below the actions for «GLASS/GLASS» tube only are listed: - Accurately separate the compensator glass (Figure 3-6, 10) from the tube for second using. - Unsolder tube wires from the board on the tube end (Figure 3-7).
  • Page 52 NOTE If special attenuator filter is used, testing and alignment pro- cedure could be done in the normal illuminated room and the collimator pattern illuminator could have only daytime mode. Attenuator filter have to be neutral glass filter with density 4 to 5.
  • Page 53 FIGURE 3-6. TUBE REPLACEMENT FIGURE 3-7. INSTALLATION OF THE BOARD TO THE TUBE FIGURE 3-8. OBJECTIVE LENS FOCUSING 3-15...
  • Page 54 - Unscrew and remove the lock ring (Figure 3-6, 14). - Loosen three adjusting screws (Figure 3-6, 3). - Cut out old sealant and remove output lens assembly (Figure 3-6, 11). - Thoroughly clean the output lens assembly and all internal surfaces of the unit including adjustment screws from sealant debris and any dirt.
  • Page 55 I. Nitrogen Purge - Remove the purge screw (Figure 3-8, 7). - Check airtightness of the sight and fill it with dry nitrogen. - Apply small amount of sealant and install the purge screw. - Put the rubber cover (Figure 3-6, 4) onto the sight body and secure it with glue.

  • Page 56: Appendix A. Estimation Of Ambient Illumination Level

    APPENDIX A (Reference) ESTIMATION OF AMBIENT ILLUMINATION LEVEL TABLE A-1. STANDARD NATURAL LIGHT CONDITIONS AND ILLUMINATION VALUES STANDARD NATURAL LIGHT ILLUMINATION VALUE, LUX CONDITIONS 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 57 SPARE PARTS LIST The Spare Parts List is an illustrated catalog of main parts and assemblies completing the Night Vision Sight PS-22, here in after referred to as PS-22. Therefore, in case of failure of any part or assembly User could replace it by ordering the corresponding part/assembly from the Spare Parts List.
  • Page 58 TABLE B-1. ATN PS-22 SPARE PARTS LIST (CONTINUATION) ITEM # DESCRIPTION FIG. ITEM Accessories 1 (From The Kit) Light Supressor for the Scopes with CODNPS22LS63 42-63 mm Lens Diameter Light Supressor for Trijicon Acog CODNPS22LSTR Scopes Light Supressor for The Scopes tith...
  • Page 59 TABLE B-1. ATN PS-22 SPARE PARTS LIST (CONTINUATION) ITEM # DESCRIPTION FIG. ITEM Scope Mounting System Insert with COSMPS22I487 48.7-49 mm Diameter Scope Mounting System Insert with COSMPS22I495 49.5 mm Diameter Scope Mounting System Insert with COSMPS22I500 50 mm Diameter...
  • Page 60 FIGURE B-1. NIGHT VISION SIGHT FIGURE B-2. ACCESSORIES 1 (FROM THE KIT) FIGURE B-3. ACCESSORIES 2 (OPTIONAL)

  • Page 61: Appendix C. How To Select Scope Mounting System

    REQUIRED FOR YOUR DAYTIME SCOPE By selecting the appropriate Scope Mounting System (with In- serts) you can mount the PS-22 onto a daytime scope with an objective tube diameter from 25 to 62 mm. At the Table 2-1 Scope Mounting System sizes (#1-6) and Insert sizes for different scope examples are provided.

  • Page 62: For Technical Information

    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 INFO-1...
  • Page 64 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 ©2012 ATN Corporation...

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