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ACTinBlack MUM-14 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 MUM-14 Monocular Night Vision Device OPERATOR MANUAL...
  • Page 2 Inside Cover...
  • Page 3 OPERATOR MANUAL MUM-14 Monocular Night Vision Device ACTinBlack S.à r.l. Rue de l’Industrie, +352-20 30 10 30 L-3895 Foetz, info@actinblack.com Grand Duchy of Luxembourg www.actinblack.com...
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  • Page 5 ADVISORY OVERVIEW The following description categorizes the level of risk associated with each cautionary statement displayed throughout the manual. WARNING HIGHLIGHTS AN OPERATION OR PROCEDURE WHICH, IF NOT STRICTLY OBSERVED, COULDRESULTININJURYTOOR DEATH OF PERSONNEL. CAUTION HIGHLIGHTS AN OPERATION OR PROCEDURE WHICH, IF NOT STRICTLY OBSERVED, COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO OR DESTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT OR LOSS OF MISSION EFFECTIVENESS.
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  • Page 7 CR123 Battery Installation AA Battery Installation Eyecup Installation Demist Shield Installation Sacrificial Window Installation Headmount Adjustment and Installation Attaching the Swing Arm to the MUM-14 2.10 Attaching the Swing Arm Adapter to a Helmet/ 2-10 Head Mount 2.11 Detaching the Swing Arm Adapter From a Helmet...
  • Page 8 Objective Lens Cap Installation 2-14 2.15 IR Spot/Flood Lens Installation 2-15 CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Introduction Operational Precautions Controls and Indicators Activating the MUM-14 Operations with IR Source Low Battery Indicator Diopter Adjustment Objective Focus Ring Hand-held Operation 3.10 Head Mounted Operation 3.11 Operation in Conditions of Blowing Dust or Sand 3.12...
  • Page 9 TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.) CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Procedures APPENDIX A: SPARE AND REPAIR PARTS LIST Introduction Contact Information Spare Part List APPENDIX b: WARRANTY INFORMATION...
  • Page 10 CR123 Battery Installation AA Battery Installation Eyecup Installation Demist Installation Sacrificial Window Installation Headmount Illustration Swing Arm Adapter Attaching the Swing Arm Adapter to a MUM-14 2-10 Attaching a MUM-14 to a Helmet/Head Mount 2-10 2-10 Swing Arm Rotation 2-11...
  • Page 11 LIST OF TABLES Standard Kit Parts List Optional Items List System Performance and Data Controls and Indicators Troubleshooting Spare and Repair Parts List...
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  • Page 13: Chapter 1: General Information 14

    GENERAL INFORMATION Introduction: This manual provides operation and maintenance instructions for the MUM-14. It also provides specifications and data on the performance of the monocular. To ensure the safety of the operator and the correct operation of the monocular it is recommended that this manual is read carefully in its entirety before any deployment or field application.

  • Page 14: Standard Kit Parts List 15

    Standard Kit Parts List: The standard MUM-14 kit comes with the items listed in the following chart. Item Description qty. MUM-14 Eyecup Assembly Objective Lens Cap Neck Cord AA Alkaline Battery CR123 Lithium Battery Demist Shield Shoulder Strap Sacrificial Window...

  • Page 16: Optional Items List 17

    Optional Items List: The MUM-14 is compatible with the following optional items and accessories listed in the following chart. Item Description Shipping/Storage Case Helmet Mount 5X Afocal Lens 3X Afocal Lens Table 1-2 Optional Items List...
  • Page 18 System Performance and Data: The chart below lists the technical specifications and data of the MUM-14 system. The data contained herein is subject to change without notice. ITEM LIMITS Electrical Data Power Source Battery (1.5V to 3.0V DC max.) Battery Requirements...
  • Page 19 ITEM LIMITS Optical Data Objective Lens f/ 1.2 Resolution > .86 to 1.30 cy/mR Environmental Data Operating Temperature -37° C to 54° C (-35° F to 129° F) Storage Temperature -51° C to 71° C (-60° F to 160° F) Submersion 20m for 1 hour Illumination Required...
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  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Preparation For Use 22

    CHAPTER 2: PREPARATION FOR USE 2.1 Introduction: This section contains instructions for installing and attaching various components and accessories to the MUM-14 for operation under normal conditions. battery Precautions: WARNING INSPECT BATTERIES FOR BULGING PRIOR TO USE. IF THE BATTERY SHOWS SIGNS OF BULGING, DO NOT USE.

  • Page 22: Cr123 Battery Installation 23

    OBEY THE BATTERY MANUFACTURER’S DIRECTIONS FOR BATTERY DISPOSAL. CR123 battery Installation: The MUM-14 electronic circuit is powered by either a lithium CR123 battery or a AA alkaline battery. When using a CR123 battery, install as follows. Remove the battery cap by turning it counter-clockwise.

  • Page 23: Aa Battery Installation 24

    AA battery Installation: When using a AA battery, the provided battery adapter must be used. Follow the procedure below. Remove the battery cap by turning it counter-clockwise. Check to ensure the o-ring is present and in good condition. If not, replace it. Install the AA battery adapter by screwing it onto the battery sleeve in a clockwise direction until a stop occurs.
  • Page 24 Eyecup Installation: Perform the following procedure to install eyecup onto the monocular. Carefully press the eyecup over the end of the eyepiece lens. Rotate the eyecup into proper viewing position. Adjust for best fit. The eyecup must seal around your eye to provide light security.
  • Page 25 Perform the following procedures to install the demist shield on the eyepiece lens. Carefully remove the eyecup. Gently screw the demist shield into the eyepiece until it seats, being careful not to smudge the demist shield. Replace the eyecup. DEMIST Figure 2-4 Demist Installation CAUTION IF THE DEMIST SHIELD IS WIPED WHILE...

  • Page 26: Sacrificial Window Installation 27

    Sacrificial Window Installation: Perform the following procedure to install the sacrificial window onto the objective lens assembly. CAUTION IF ADVERSE OPERATING CONDITIONS (BLOWING DUST OR SAND) ARE EXPECTED TO EXIST, ATTACH THE SACRIFICIAL WINDOWTOPROTECTTHEOBJECTIVELENS FROM SCRATCHES OR OTHER DAMAGE. If the objective lens cap is in place, remove it. Carefully push the sacrificial window into the objective lens with the sacrificial window threads facing toward the monocular.
  • Page 27 Headmount Adjustment and Installation: Perform the following procedure to adjust and install the headmount assembly. CAUTION DO NOT PUT ON THE HEADMOUNT WHILE THE MONOCULAR IS ATTACHED. 1. Prior to donning the headmount, loosen the four ends of the chinstrap approx. 2 inches from the sliding bar buckles. 2.
  • Page 28 8. Push the eye relief adjustment button and slide the headmount socket fully forward to receive the monocular. Figure 2-6 Headmount Illustration...
  • Page 29 Slide the MUM-14 dovetail into the receiving dovetail of swing arm adapter until centered. Release Dovetail knob. The dovetail knob is spring loaded and will recoil and clamp mount onto MUM-14. Manually check to insure a secure fit. The MUM-14 should...
  • Page 30 MUM-14. 2-10...
  • Page 31 Figure 2-8 attaching the Swing arm adapter to a mUm-14 2.10 Attaching Swing Arm Adapter TO A Helmet/Head Mount: Slide pyramid connector (male end), located on swing arm adaptor into receiving end of pyramid located on head or helmet mount.
  • Page 32 2.11 Detaching the Swing Arm Adapter from a Helmet or Head Mount: Depress the release arm and pull swing arm adapter from the head or helmet mount. 2.12 Rotating Swing Arm Adapter from Eye To Eye: Loosen adjustment knob. It will automatically stop when fully loosened.
  • Page 33 Orient the monocular and weapon mount as shown in Figure 2-11. Pull down on the weapon mount release lever. Slide one of the two mini dovetail rails of the MUM-14 into the weapon mount alignment groove. Release the release lever and ensure it is locked into the mini dovetail rail of the monocular.
  • Page 34 tightening the clamping knob. Check the position of the monocular by holding the weapon in your normal firing position. Adjust the fore/aft position of the monocular as necessary by loosening the clamping screw and repositioning the weapon mount on the weapon’s mounting rail.
  • Page 35 2.14 Objective Lens cap Installation: 1. Place the lens caps over objective lens. 2. Push the lens caps firmly over the objective lens housings until they are seated squarely. 3. Ensure the lens caps are securely retained by the neck cord. Figure 2-12 Lens Cap Installation CAUTION LENS CAPS SHOULD BE PLACED OVER...
  • Page 36 2.15 IR Spot/flood Lens Installation: 1. Press the IR spot/flood lens over the IR source. 2. Ensure it is seated squarely against the MUM-14 housing for a secure fit. IR SOURCE IR SPOT/FLOOD LENS Figure 2-13 IR Spot Flood Lens Installation...

  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Operating Instructions 38

    OTHER REFLECTIVE MATERIAL. Controls and Indicators: The MUM-14 is designed to adjust for different users and corrects for most differences in eyesight. The controls and indicators for the MUM-14 are shown in Figure 3-1 and are described in Table 3-1.

  • Page 38: Controls And Indicators 38

    FOCUS SWITCH KNOB SYMBOLOGY Figure 3-1 Controls and Indicators...
  • Page 39 control and functions Indicators Power Switch Knob Controls power modes to the monocular in the designation of OFF, ON or IR. All power is removed from the image intensifier. Power is supplied to the image intensifier and control electronics. PUSH and TURN. Power is supplied to the image intensifier and control electronics and the IR source.
  • Page 40 Activating the MUM-14: CAUTION OPERATE THE MONOCULAR ONLY UNDER DARKENED CONDITIONS OR USE THE OBJECTIVE LENS CAP TO COVER THE OBJECTIVE LENS FOR DAYLIGHT CONDITIONS. Ensure that the battery is installed correctly. Turn the power switch knob to ON. Verify that a green image is visible.

  • Page 41: Diopter Adjustment

    To focus the eyepiece, in accordance with your specific optical correction, from +4 through -6 diopters do the following: Power the monocular ON. Look through the MUM-14 at the “noise” or “snow” on the screen. Rotate the diopter adjustment ring as necessary for sharpest image of the “noise”...
  • Page 42 Power the monocular ON. Set the diopter adjustment for the clearest focus. Look through the MUM-14 so that an object or scene appears on the screen. Rotate the objective focus ring clockwise or counter- clockwise to sharpen focus.
  • Page 43 Ensure that the battery is installed correctly. Switch the monocular ON. NOTE THE SHARPEST IMAGE WILL BE OBSERVED ONLY WHEN THE OBJECTIVE LENS AND EYEPIECE LENS ARE PROPERLY FOCUSED. Rotate the diopter adjustment for the clearest view of the image intensifier screen. Focus the objective lens while observing an object until the sharpest image is obtained.
  • Page 44 Align the headmount/helmet mount adapter latch to the headmount socket. Press and hold down the latch lever while installing the monocular into the headmount socket. Release the latch when the monocular fully engages the socket. Set the eye relief by depressing the eye relief adjustment button and move the monocular back toward your eye until the eyecup comfortably seals around the eye.
  • Page 45 MENT aDJUST EYE RELIEF ADJUSTMENT BUTT BUTTON FIGURE 3-4 HEAD MOUNTED OPERATION 3.11 Operation in conditions of blowing Dust or Sand: CAUTION OPERATION IN BLOWING DUST OR SAND CAN PIT AND SCRATCH THE OPTICAL ELEMENTSANDDAMAGETHEMECHANICAL COMPONENTS UNLESS THE PRECAUTIONS GIVEN BELOW ARE OBSERVED.
  • Page 46 Keep the carrying case closed unless removing items. Ensure that all dust and sand is removed from the MUM-14 and carrying case after operation. 3.12 Operation in Rainy or Humid conditions: CAUTION OPERATION IN RAINY OR HUMID CONDITIONS CAN CAUSE CORROSION...
  • Page 47 CASE, ENSURE MUM-14 AND CASE ARE FREE OF DIRT, DUST, AND MOISTURE. Place the MUM-14, accessories and cleaning supplies back into their storage/carrying case. It is best to place the items in their original locations to prevent any possible damage to the unit and/or accessories.
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  • Page 49 CHAPTER 4: MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Introduction: The MUM-14 is designed to be used in diverse environments and rugged conditions. It is recommended to perform regular and simple maintenance for optimal system performance. CAUTION THEMONOCULARISAPRECISIONELECTRO- OPTICAL INSTRUMENT AND MUST BE HANDLED CAREFULLY.
  • Page 50 Checking for Damage and corrosion: As a general guideline, conduct an inspection of the MUM-14, accessories, and the case after every use. Look for heavy wear and cracks in rubber or plastic. Inspect for moisture or corrosion in electronic housings and in the battery compartment.

  • Page 51: Troubleshooting

    ON or activate. IR position. Check for missing, Replace battery or install improperly installed or correctly. defective battery. If MUM-14 still fails to activate, refer to higher level of maintenance. Table 5-1 Troubleshooting...
  • Page 52 IR source In a dark location If IR source still fails to fails to with system turned activate, refer to higher activate. on, activate IR source. level of maintenance. Visually check IR source operation; scene should brighten. IR source Visual. Refer to higher level of indicator maintenance.
  • Page 53 Headmount Check socket or latch Clean socket and latch. socket and for dirt. headmount adapter latch Check socket or latch If damaged, return either do not catch. for damage. headmount to higher level of maintenance. Monocular Visual. If damaged, return to higher does not cut level of maintenance.
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  • Page 55 DTNVG. Contact Information: To order spare or repair parts for the DTNVG or any of your night vision products contact: ACTinBlack S.à r.l. Rue de l’Industrie, L-3895 Foetz, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg sales@actinblack.com...
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  • Page 57 Defects after Delivery and Warranty Subject to the following provisions, ACTinBlack warrants to Purchaser that the goods manufactured by ACTinBlack shall be free from defects in material and workmanship. ACTinBlack’s obligations, set forth below, shall apply only to failures to meet the foregoing warranties for parts only occurring within twenty- four (24) months from the date of shipment.
  • Page 58 Return Material Authorization Number (RMA#): Warranty and non-warranty items returned to ACTinBlack for repair or replacement require a RMA#. Email info@ACTinBlack.com, with a serial number and detailed information to obtain a RMA#. THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY,...
  • Page 59 ACTinBlack S.à r.l. Rue de l’Industrie, L-3895 Foetz, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg www.actinblack.com Part No. :MAN-MUM-001 August 2016...

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