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ATN NVM14 o p e r a t o r s ’ 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.
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Manual (NVM14-004) Revision 4 - February 2008 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.
SAFETY SUMMARY CAUTIONS • The ATN NVM-14 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.
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NOTES • At operating temperatures below –20°C (–4°F), alkaline bat- teries are not recommended, as operating life will be severely reduced. Lithium-iron disulfide 1.5V AA batteries or equivalent should be used below –20°C (–4°F). • The purpose of the illuminator is for viewing at close distance up to 3 meters when additional illumination is needed.
EqUIpMENT LIMITATIONS To avoid physical and equipment damage when using the ATN NVM-14, carefully read and understand the following safety pre- cautions. • The equipment requires some night light (moonlight, starlight, etc.) to operate. The level of performance depends upon the level of light.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Section I Appendix A Appendix B Title Safety Summary Table Of Contents List of Figures List of Tables How To Use This Manual General Information Equipment Description Mounting Procedures Operating Procedures Operational Defects Maintenance End Item Components Repair Parts List Index For Technical Information...
LIST OF TABLES Table Title ATN NVM-14 Major Components Battery Life Preventive Maintenance Checks and Service for the ATN NVM-14 Operator Troubleshooting for the ATN NVM-14 ATN NVM-14 End Item Components ATN NVM-14 Repair Parts List page...
WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES. MANUAL OVERVIEW The manual contains sections for Operating and Maintaining the Multi-Use night vision monocular ATN NVM-14. Components of End Item are in Appendix A. Repair Parts List is in Appendix B.
Figure 1-1 ATN NVM-14 - Multi-Use night vision monocular...
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South San Francisco, CA 94080 USA d. pURpOSE OF EqUIpMENT To provide the user with the ability to observe at night under moonlight and starlight conditions. The ATN NVM-14 can be handheld, head mounted, helmet mounted or weapon mounted to enable walking, surveillance, security, map reading, vehicle maintenance, and administering first aid.
This item shall conform to design, manufacturing, and performance requirements and be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of acceptance. If item is defective, notify ATN or point of purchase contact. 1-3 TECHNICAL INFORMATION For technical information contact ATN Corp.
2.1 SYSTEM dESCRIpTION The ATN NVM-14 is a hand-held, head-mounted, helmet- mounted, or weapon-mounted night vision system that enables walking, short-range surveillance, map reading, vehicle main- tenance, and administering first aid in both moonlight and star- light. Each unit allows for vertical adjustment (by using head straps), fore-and-aft adjustment, objective lens focus, and eye- piece focus.
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2.2 WEIGHT, dIMENSIONS, ANd pERFORMANCE WEIGHT ANd dIMENSION Weight (with battery) Length Width Height Magnification f-Number Field of View Eyepiece Diopter Adj. Eye Relief Focusing range Voltage Power Requirements IR Illumination Range CONTINUOUS OpERATION 1 CR123A battery 335 grams 140 mm 50 mm 69 mm pERFOMANCE...
2.3 dESCRIpTION OF MAJOR COMpONENTS Figure 2-1 ATN NVM-14 Major Components Figure 2-2 ATN NVM-14 Optional Components...
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Dual Bridge Adapter for PVS7 Headmount Assembly Headmount Assembly Flip-up Brow Pads Picatinny Adapter Weapon Mount Piccatiny/Mil 1913 Adapter for using NVM-14 with the ATN 3.5x26 riflescope Scope Adapter Mount with inserts Shoulder Strap Hard Shipping/Storage Case dESCRIpTIONKit Components Helmet Mount...
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Eye-cup A rubber cup used to protect eyepiece and for opera- tor comfort. Soft Carrying Case A protective bag used for storing of ATN NVM-14 and accessories. Operators Manual Provides equipment description, use of operator con- trols and preventative maintenance checks and ser- vice.
450 mW infra-red illuminator is powerfull for long range night vision in the total darkness. Headmount Adapter for pVS7 Headmount Assembly This item allows the attachment of the ATN NVM-14 to the PVS7-headmount or PVS7-helmet mount. dual Bridge Adapter for pVS7 Headmount Assembly...
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1,5” Picatinny rail for additional lighting, laser and other mission critical tools. Weapon Mount Small arms adapter that allows the ATN NVM-14 to be mounted on a weapon using Piccatinny or Mil 1913 rail. Adapter for using NVM-14 with the ATN 3.5x26...
3.1 MOUNTING pROCEdURES A. MOUNTING THE ATN NVM-14 TO A HEAdMOUNT To mount the ATN NVM-14 to a headmount, perform the following: 1. Loosen the screw (A). Push the button (B) and insert the rail of the NVM-14 into the socket (C) of the headset.
B. MOUNTING THE ATN NVM-14 TO A HELMET Attachment of ATN NVM-14 to a standard PASGT helmet. The Helmet mount fits securely onto helmet via a rugged strapping device and grooved hooks. With helmet mount, the NVM-14 can be positioned directly in front of user’s eyes or flipped up out of viewing position.
It is recommended that the eyecup be replaced with the eye- guard during weapon-mounted use. NOTE The ATN NVM-14 is not a weapon sight, however, it can be used in conjunction with a collimated dot sight or laser aiming device. C. MOUNTING THE ATN NVM-14 TO THE WEApON To mount the ATN NVM-14 perform the following: 1.Loosen the clamping knob on the weapon mount.
Flip-up Scope Adapter Mount. 1. Loosen the adapter fixing screws (A). 2. Put the insert into the adapter (ATN supplies inserts of differ- ent sizes for their coupling with 38 mm to 43 mm eyepieces). 3. Now attach the monocular to the bracket (B). You can push...
E. MOUNTING ATN NVM-14 ON TO ATN 3.5X26 SCOpE There is a special adapter for using the ATN NVM-14 with the ATN 3.5x26 riflescope. To mount the ATN NVM-14 perform the following: 1. Loosen the the mounting screw (A) of adapter.
2. Remove the rubber eyecup off the monocular. 3. Connect the adapter with the eyepiece and gently tighten 3 fixing screws(B) on the adapter. Figure 3-7 Mounting Camera to the ATN NVM-14 Figure 3-8 Mounting Camcorder to the ATN NVM-14...
3. Mount the IR-450 on the Picatinny Adapter and tighten the fixing screw. I. MOUNTING THE ATN NVM-14 TO THE pVS-7 HEAd/HELMET MOUNT To mount the ATN NVM-14 to a head/helmet mount, perform the following: 1. Attach the PVS- 7 headmount adapter (A) to the rail (B) of ATN NVM-14.
5x lens to the free place. Mounting 3x and 5x Lens to the ATN NVM-14 K. MOUNTING 3X OR 5X LENS (ITT) TO THE ATN NVM-14 Screw Lens Adapter into the front lens of the monocular. Then screw the 3x or 5x IIT Afocal Lens into the threading of the Lens Adapter.
Lithium-iron disulfide 1.5V A A batteries or equivalent should be used below –20°C (–4°F). Battery Type CR123A Standard AA The ATN NVM-14 operates with one AA battery or one CR123A battery when using the battery adapter. Table 4-1 Battery Life Estimated Battery Life 60 Hours (Gen. 2+) 50 Hours (Gen.3 and 4)
Install CR123A batteries as follows: 1. Unscrew the battery cap (A) and insert the battery (B), observ- ing the polarity as indicated. 2. Replace the battery cap (A) and screw cap hand tight. 3. Battery cap shell be assembled with battery adapter. Figure 4-1 CR123A Battery Installation...
Install standard AA batteries as follows: 1. Unscrew the battery cap (A). 2. Unscrew the CR123 battery adapter(B) from the cap. 3. Insert AA battery and, observing the polarity as indicated. 4. Replace the battery cap and screw cap hand tight. Figure 4-2 AA Battery Installation...
B. MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS The mechanical functions of the ATN NVM-14 allow for differ- ences in the physical features of individual operators and pro- vide for operating the system. These functions include the On/ Off/On IR control, eye relief (see Section III Mounting Proce- dures –...
C. INFRAREd (IR) ILLUMINATOR OpERATIONS CAUTION The IR illuminator is a light that is invisible to the unaided eye for use during conditions of extreme darkness. However, the light from the illuminator can be detected by others that are using night vision devices. NOTE The purpose of the illuminator is for viewing at close distance up to 3 meters when additional illumination is needed.
Operational defects relate to the reliability of the image intensi- fier and are an indication of instability. If identified, they are an immediate cause for rejecting the ATN NVM-14. They include shading, edge glow, flashing, flickering, and intermittent opera- tion.
(see Figure 5-2). To check for edge glow, block out all light by cupping a hand over the lens. If the image tube is displaying edge glow the bright area will still show up. Contact ATN or point of purchase for warranty/repair pro- cedures. Figure 5-2 Edge Glow C.
If you believe a blemish is a cause for rejection, warranty or repair please ATN or point of purchase for warranty/repair procedures. 1. Bright Spots. A bright spot is a small, non-uniform, bright area that may flicker or appear constant (Figure 5-3).
you are viewing. Emission points are acceptable if they do not interfere with the usability of the device. 3. Black Spots. These are cosmetic blemishes in the image intensifier or dirt or debris between the lenses. Black spots are acceptable as long as they do not interfere with viewing the image.
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is present unless it interferes with the viewing the image and interferes with the users usability of the device. Figure 5-5 Chicken Wire...
6-3 CLEANING THE ATN NVM-14 CAUTION The ATN NVM-14 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.
B. NECKpAd REINSTALLATION During operation of the monocular, it is possible for the neckpad to become separated from its position on the headband. Per- form the following procedures to reinstall the neckpad. 1. Lift the upper headband strap retention tab (see Figure 6-1), allowing the neckpad strap to be inserted underneath.
C. LACING THE SLIdING BAR BUCKLE While donning and adjusting the headmount, it is possible for a strap to slip out of a slide fastener. Perform the following proce- dure to replace the strap and sliding bar buckle. Thread the strap from the inside of the buckle over the moveable sliding bar (see Figure 6-2).
6-5 TUBE MAINTENANCE / REpLACEMENT 1. Unscrew the eyepiece (E) from the case of device (A). 2. Unscrew the lock ring (D) from the case of device. 3. Extract the light guide (C) from the case of device. 4. Extract the tube (B) to be replaced from the case of device (A).
AppENdIX B REpAIR pARTS LIST TABLE B-1 ATN NVM-14 REpAIR pARTS LIST ITEM dESCRIpTION Battery Cap Insert Lithium Battery AA Alkaline Battery Purge Screw Battery Adapter Lens Cap Sacrificial Window Demist Shield Battery Cap Retainer Objective Lens Assembly Eyepiece Lens Assembly...
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...
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