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- Page 1 ™ (Adaptive Mission Platform) Communication Headset CONNECTORIZED VERSION Operator’s Manual OM101153-00 This product is covered by one or more patents. For more information visit www.gentexcorp.com/patents...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction Product Highlights / Key Features Product Overview Preparing the AMP Communication Headset for Use Installing/Replacing Batteries Moving Microphone to Opposite Earcup 3D Hear-Through (3DHT) Mode Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) Earplugs Helmet Rail Mounted Operation Hook and Loop Fastener Installation... -
Page 5: Introduction
Platform) Communication Headset The advanced hear-through and hearing protection capabilities in the Ops-Core AMP Communication Headset enhance situational awareness and user safety. For optimal flexibility and performance, the modular headset can be easily configured to meet a wide range of mission needs with options for headband or helmet mounted use, single or double hearing protection (NFMI models only), and single or multi-channel communications. -
Page 6: Product Highlights / Key Features
• World Class Audio Quality Leveraging industry leading capabilities of the military, industrial safety hearing protection, and communication systems of parent company Gentex Corporation, the Ops-Core AMP Communication Headset provides unprecedented audio quality with ability to operate in combat environments. • 3D Hear-Through (3DHT) Restores and enhances “natural hearing”... - Page 7 • Noise Canceling Microphone Mitigates background noise enabling clear communication. Can be mounted to left or right earcup or removed as preferred. • Integrated Microphone Mounting & Connection Point Enables easy integration with any U-173/U standard plug. • Earseals Ergonomically designed to fit head geometry, providing better seal and increased noise attenuation.
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Page 8: Product Overview
PRODUCT OVERVIEW LEFT EARCUP External Battery Cap NFMI Button (NFMI models only) Hear-Through Microphone Boom Mic Assembly Ear-to-Ear Cable Downlead Connector Volume Buttons... - Page 9 RIGHT EARCUP External Battery Cap Hear-Through Microphone Ear-to-Ear Cable Mic Port Plug Downlead Connector...
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Page 10: Installing/Replacing Batteries
PREPARING THE HEADSET FOR USE Installing/Replacing Batteries: 1. Unscrew battery tube cap 2. Insert the battery into the battery tube with positive (+) end facing outwards 3. Reinstall battery tube cap and ensure that it is tight 4. Repeat steps on other earcup. NOTE: For optimal performance, always use lithium batteries and always replace as a set in both earcups. -
Page 11: Moving Microphone To Opposite Earcup
Moving Microphone to Opposite Earcup (Optional): 1. Loosen the thumb screw that attaches the microphone to the earcup. Thumb Screw 2. Unplug the microphone by grabbing the flex boom and pulling it straight away from the earcup. 3. Remove the mic port plug on the opposite earcup. - Page 12 4. Plug the microphone into the opposite earcup and tighten the thumbscrew by hand. If desired, you may use a flathead driver to tighten 1/8 turn beyond finger tight (12 inch-ounces). 5. Install the mic port plug onto the earcup from which you removed the microphone.
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Page 14: D Hear-Through (3Dht) Mode
3D HEAR-THROUGH (3DHT) MODE Operating the 3D Hear-Through (3DHT) Mode The 3D Hear-Through mode reproduces ambient sounds from the environment through the earcups for increased situational awareness. The radio / intercom communications function continues with hear-through turned on or off. To turn Hear-Through ON: Press and hold any volume button. - Page 15 Vol (+) Vol (-) Button Button Low Battery Warning Alerts (with lithium batteries) Initial Low 50 mins (approx.) of remaining use. Battery Alert Indicated by 4 tones. Very Low 20 mins (approx.) of remaining use. Battery Alert Indicated by 3 groups of 4 tones at higher amplitude. 0 mins of remaining use.
- Page 16 NFMI EARPLUGS Using NFMI Earplugs (sold separately): 1. Select the standard tips to start and remove the foam tips from the packaging. Foam tip sizes are Slim, Standard, and Large (in case of fitting problems, try the next smaller or larger size, as needed). 2.
- Page 17 4. Carefully insert the foam tip into the ear, ensuring the earplug is level in the ear as shown. 5. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 to insert the other earplug into other ear. 6. Don headband / helmet; adjust and connect the headset. 7.
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Page 18: Helmet Rail Mounted Operation
HELMET RAIL MOUNTED OPERATION Helmet Rail Mount Kit (sold separately) Use the following components to mount the headset to the helmet: Rail Arms (2) Loop Fastener Triangles (2) Hook Fastener Strips (2) -
Page 19: Hook And Loop Fastener Installation
HOOK & LOOP FASTENER INSTALLATION Install the loop fastener on the helmet: 1. Remove the backer from the adhesive backed loop fastener triangles and install inside the rear lip of helmet as shown. 2. Install the two pieces of hook fastener strips as shown. -
Page 20: Headband Removal
HEADBAND REMOVAL Removing the Earcups from the Headband: 1. Unfasten the three loop fastener cable retention tabs on the headband to free the ear-to-ear cable. 2. Unfasten cable management straps Cable Management Strap 3. Grasp the back of one earcup with one hand. - Page 21 4. Use your index finger to pull the headband arm towards you, which will free the earcup from the headband. 5. Repeat process for the other earcup.
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Page 22: Rail Arm Installation
RAIL ARM INSTALLATION Installing the Headset to the Rail Arms: 1. Align the rail arm with the earcup so that the rail arm strap swivel bulge is facing down / arrow marker on the inside of the strap is pointing up. Arrow Faces Up Rail Arm Strap Tabs... - Page 23 2. Insert one side of the rail arm strap tab into the hole on the side of the earcup and push down to snap in the opposite earcup strap tab into the hole on the other side of the earcup. (Repeat for the other earcup).
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Page 24: Helmet Attachment
HELMET ATTACHMENT Attaching the Headset to the Helmet: 1. Rotate the rail arm shoe as shown and insert it into the bottom rear portion of the ARC Rail. Rail Arm Shoe 2. Push rail arm shoe up until the tab clicks into the desired rail slot. - Page 25 3. Rotate the arm and earcup over the ear position and insert cable into cable clip as shown. (Repeat for the other earcup). 4. Attach cable to helmet as shown using supplied hook and loop fasteners (see pages 16-17).
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Page 26: Stowed Position
STOWED POSITION Stowing the Headset on the Helmet The Headset can be stowed by rotating unit UP and over and folding earcups to the helmet. -
Page 28: Helmet Donning / Doffing
HELMET DONNING / DOFFING Donning the Helmet and Headset: 1. With the headset in the stowed position, don the helmet, fasten the chin strap, and tighten all straps. 2. Pull earcup out; rotate the headset earcups over ears. 3. Grasp earcup and push towards head and center over ear. - Page 29 4. Adjust the length of the rail arm so that the earcup is centered over the ear and adjust the microphone over the mouth (within ¼ inch) for optimal performance. Position mic 1/4” from mouth Doffing the Helmet and Headset: 1.
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Page 30: Detaching Rail Arms
DETACHING RAIL MOUNT ARMS Detaching the Rail Arms from the Helmet: 1. Detach the cable from both rail arm cable clips and from the back of the helmet shell by detaching the hook fastener strips. 2. Rotate the earcup down as shown. - Page 31 3. Lift the tab up and slide the rail arm down and out of the rail. (Repeat steps 2 and 3 for the other earcup) Rail Arm Shoe Tab...
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Page 32: Removing Earcups From Rail Arms
REMOVING EARCUPS FROM RAIL ARMS Removing the Earcups from the Rail Arms: 1. Remove the ear-to-ear cable from both cable clips (if still connected). 2. Grasp one earcup with one hand. With your other hand, place your thumb on either the rail arm strap or gimbal point and use your index finger to grab the headband strap at the end tip... - Page 33 4. Repeat process for the other earcup.
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Page 34: Attaching Earcups To Headband
ATTACHING EARCUPS TO HEADBAND Attaching the Earcups to the Headband: 1. Locate arrow on inside of headband attachment arm and ensure that the arrow faces up when attaching to the earcups. The headset arm side with the cable management rubber straps should be at the rear of the headset. - Page 35 4. Locate cable retention tabs near base of headband. Secure the cables with the cable retention tabs. Repeat at each end of the headband. Cable Retention Tabs 5. Wrap cable management strap around the cable and push tail through loop to secure. Repeat for other earcup.
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Page 36: Attaching Headset Downlead
ATTACHING HEADSET DOWNLEAD Attaching the Headset Downlead (sold separately) to the Headset: 1. Connect the Fischer connector end of the downlead cable to either the left or the right side of the headset (user’s preference). The downlead cable will have a Fischer Connector End triangular ( ) marking on the... -
Page 38: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Maintaining Your Headset: Simple maintenance will help keep the headset in good operating condition. Complete the following tasks as necessary. Inspection 1. Inspect the earseals regularly to ensure that they have no cracks or tears, which can degrade hearing protection and/or cause discomfort. 2. -
Page 39: Storage
STORAGE NOTE: When storing the headset, ensure that the earseals are not compressed. Long-term compression can deform the earseals, causing loss of sound attenuation. 1. Remove the batteries before you store the headset for long periods of time. 2. Ensure headset is dry before storing. 3. -
Page 40: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Hear-through audio is not activating: 1. Assure that the battery caps are tight. 2. Press and hold the + volume button down. If hear-through is off, it will power on. If the volume is set too low, it will ramp up. 3. -
Page 41: Customer Service
Our dedicated customer service and support professionals are highly trained on all aspects of our products and are available to assist you with all your needs, including orders, billing, warranties and returns, accessory questions, replacement parts, and technical support. Ops-Core Customer Service +1 888.894.1755 support@ops-core.com... -
Page 42: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Noise Protection Ratings Headset Alone: NRR 22 dB SNR 27 dB H 31 dB M 23 dB L 19 dB NFMI Version (when used with optional NFMI Earplugs): NRR 34 dB SNR 41 dB H 41 dB M 39 dB L 34 dB Battery Run Time: Up to 120 Hours w/ Lithium Batteries... - Page 43 Weight Headband Configuration (w/ batteries): 0.85 lbs (386 g) Weight Rail Mounted Configuration (w/ batteries): 0.94 lbs (426g) Weight NFMI Version, Headband Configuration (w/ batteries): 0.92 lbs (419g) Weight NFMI Version, Rail Mounted Configuration (w/ batteries): 1.01 lbs (460g)
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Page 44: Operator Notes
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