Section I: General Information; Scope; Recommendations (Eir); Glossary - ATN PVS-7 Operator's Manual

SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION

1-1 SCOPE

this manual provides operation and maintenance instructions for
the pVS-7 night Vision Goggle (which shall be designated a gog-
gle or pVS-7 throughout this manual). the pVS-7 is a self-con-
tained night vision device that enables improved night vision us-
ing ambient light from the night sky (moon, stars, sky glow, etc.).
1-2 REPORTING EqUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT

RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR)

reports from the user on recommendations for improvements are
encouraged. Send reports to the address below:

1-3 GLOSSARY

BlaCK SpotS. these arc cosmetic blemishes in the image in-
tensifier of the pVS-7 or dirt or debris between the lenses.
BrIGHt SpotS. these can be defects in the image area pro-
duced by the pVS-7 . this condition is caused by a flaw in the film
on the micro-channel plate. a bright spot is a small, non-uniform,
bright area that may flicker or appear constant. Bright spots usu-
ally go away when the light is blocked out and arc cosmetic blem-
ishes that are signal induced.
BroWpaDS. three hook-and-pile browpads are provided to ad-
just the head mount to fit different head sizes. the thin brow pad
(fits on a large head) comes attached to the head mount and the
thick or medium (fits on a smaller head) brow pads are stored in
the carrying case.
1-2
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