FLIR Armasight MNVD-51 User Manual

FLIR Armasight MNVD-51 User Manual

Night vision system

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MNVD
ARMASIGHT by FLIR
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Night Vision Monocular
U S E R M A N U A L

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Summary of Contents for FLIR Armasight MNVD-51

  • Page 1 MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR ® Night Vision Monocular U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 2 © 2018 FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. No parts of this manual, in whole or in part, may be copied, photocopied, translated, or transmitted by any electronic medium or in machine-readable form without the prior written permission of FLIR Systems, Inc.
  • Page 3 Business users should contact their supplier or refer to their purchase contract. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICES TO THE USER: Modification of this device without the express authorization of FLIR Commercial Systems, Inc. may void the user’s authority under FCC rules to operate this device.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    4.1 Battery Removal and Replacement 4.2 Cleaning the MNVD SECTION 5. WARRANTY 5.1 Global Limited Warranty 5.2 Product Registration 5.3 Obtaining Warranty Service SECTION 6. SPECIFICATIONS SECTION 7. SPARE PARTS MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 5: Safety Statement

    • The IR light is more easily detected by a NVD when used in smoke, fog and rain. Avoid prolonged activation of the unit’s IR illuminator in these conditions. MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 6 ® system. Nevertheless, in the industry, and throughout this manual, this type of device is also referred to as night vision monocular (NVM). MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 7: Section 1. Introduction

    • Self-contained system operating on a single AA or CR123 battery • Compact and lightweight, rugged construction • Compatibility with most weapons, IR laser aiming/ illuminating devices, reflex sights, and scopes • Limited 2-year warranty MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 8: Register Your Mnvd

    Night vision devices provide a more natural image, wider field of view (FOV), wider operating temperature, and longer battery life. IMAGE IN NEAR TOTAL DARKNESS THERMAL IMAGING MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 9: Section 2. Getting Started

    MNVD NIGHT VISION EYECUP MONOCULAR LENS CLOTH CR123 LITHIUM LENS CAP BATTERY SOFT CARRYING CASE THANK YOU CARD QUICK START GUIDE MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 10: Battery

    3. Insert the AA battery, observing the polarity markings as indicated on the body of the device. 4. Screw the battery cap back into place. BATTERY POLARITY SYMBOL AA BATTERY BATTERY ADAPTER BATTERY CAP MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 11: Optional Equipment

    Use of two monoculars makes it dual-tube goggle/ binocular. Demist Shield #34 for MNVD-40 When attached to the MNVD eyepiece, the demist shield prevents ANLC000001 condensation on the optics under rapid temperature changes. MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 12 Allows the MNVD to be attached to a variety of video/photo ANAM000006 camera systems. Hard Shipping/ Storage Case #101 A protective case used for the shipping/ storage of the MNVD and ANHC000001 its accessories. MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 13: Section 3. Operating The System

    IR BUTTON BUILT-IN IR ILLUMINATOR ROTATING EYECUP PHOTORECEIVER OF BRIGHT LIGHT CUTOFF SYSTEM OPERATING KNOB DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT RING MOUNTING MINI-RAIL IR ILLUMINATOR PIVOTAL FOCUSING LENS FOCUS RING MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 14: System Controls

    (controls are not touched) for 60 minutes. The automatic shut-off function preserves battery life should the device be inadvertently activated. MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 15: Operating Procedures

    To turn on the built-in IR illuminator in low power mode, press the IR illuminator button briefly. To turn on the built-in IR illuminator in high power mode, press and hold the IR illuminator button for 2-3 seconds. MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 16: Operating Under Changing Light Conditions

    For more information on the use of headgear/ helmet mount, see the User Manual. MINI-RAIL TYPE MINI-RAIL TYPE HEADGEAR HELMET MOUNT MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 17: Using The Mnvd With A Dovetail Type Helmet/ Headgear Assembly

    Swing Arm adapter #37. With the Swing Arm adapter, the MNVD can be positioned directly in front of the user’s right or left eye. BAYONET/HORN TYPE HELMET MOUNT SWING ARM ADAPTER #37 MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 18: Using A Pair Of Mnvd With A Dual Bridge

    Mount a Sacrificial Window to the MNVD as follows: 1. Remove the MNVD lens cap, if it is in place. 2. Screw the Sacrificial Window into the threading of the objective lens of MNVD. MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 19: Using The Optional Afocal Lenses

    For more information on the use of an ARFS, see the ARFS User Manual. ARFS AFOCAL LENS MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 20: Mounting Mnvd To A Weapon

    THE USER ASSUMES ALL RESPONSIBILITY AND LIABILITY FOR HAVING THE FLIR EQUIPMENT PROPERLY MOUNTED TO A FIREARM AND USING THE FLIR EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. ALWAYS CHECK THE CONDITION OF YOUR MOUNTING SYSTEM PRIOR TO USING YOUR FIREARM. To mount the MNVD to a weapon, use an optional Quick-Release Picatinny Mount adapter (QRM). This small arms adapter allows the MNVD to be mounted on a weapon with Picatinny MIL-STD-1913 rail.
  • Page 21: Using A Scope Adapter Mount

    The IR850-XLR comes standard equipped with a rechargeable battery and charger unit. An optional Afocal Doubler for IR850-XLR doubles the distance of the IR beam for long-distance observation. MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 22: Using A Camera/Camcorder Adapter

    Adapter #46. An adapter with step down ring UNIVERSAL allows the MNVD to be attached to any camera or CAMERA camcorder with threaded connection M52x0.75 or ADAPTER M37x0.75. TRYPOD MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 23: Section 4. Maintenance

    Repeat the same step using IPA instead of water. Drag the final piece of tissue over the lens several times to prevent pooling, which could leave a residue behind. MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 24: Section 5. Warranty

    5.1 WARRANTY INFORMATION For warranty information and customer support visit www.armasight.com/customer-support 5.2 PRODUCT REGISTRATION In order to validate the warranty on your product, the Customer must complete and submit FLIR Outdoor & Tactical Systems’ PRODUCT REGISTRATION FORM on our website (www.armasight.com/customer- support).
  • Page 25: Section 6. Specifications

    (4.1” × 1.9” × 2.8”) (4.6” × 1.9” × 2.8”) PACKAGE INCLUDES Night Vision Monocular, Battery, Lens Cloth, Quick Start Guide, User Manual, Soft Carrying Case MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 26: Section 7. Spare Parts

    The PART NO. column indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer to identify an item; this number controls the design and characteristics of the item by means of its engineering, specifications, standards, and inspection requirements. 10/11 MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 27 Mini-Rail MNVDMEYCP MNVD-51 Objective Lens Assembly MNVDM51OLA MNVD-40 Objective Lens Assembly MNVDM40OLA Battery Adapter MNVDMBTAD Lens Cloth ABFLNCL Soft Carrying Case ABFMOSCC Quick Start Guide MNVDMQSG MNVD ARMASIGHT by FLIR U S E R M A N U A L...
  • Page 28 Equipment described herein is subject to US export regulations and may require a license prior to export. Diversion contrary to US law is prohibited. Imagery for illustration purposes only. Specifications are subject to change without notice. ©2018 FLIR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. 05/07/2018 18-0288-OTS...

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