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ATN PS-7
NIGHT VISION GOGGlE
PS-7 oPerator'S manUal (rev. 1, novemBer 2010)
o p e r a t o r ' s m a n u a l
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  • Page 1 ATN PS-7 NIGHT VISION GOGGlE PS-7 oPerator’S manUal (rev. 1, novemBer 2010) o p e r a t o r ’ s m a n u a l Important Export Restrictions! Commodities, prod- ucts, technologies and services contained in this manual are subject to one or more of the export control laws and regulations of the U.S.
  • Page 2 Corp. atn Corp. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book.

  • Page 3: Safety Summary

    STUDY CAREFUllY THIS MANUAl BEFORE TURNING ON AND OPERATING THIS PRODUCT. CAUTIONS PS-7 night vision units are precision optico-electronic instruments and requires careful handling. to provide safe use of the goggles the following instructions should be observed: • Do not dismantle the unit.
  • Page 4 EqUIPMENT lIMITATIONS to avoid physical and equipment damage when using the atn PS-7, carefully read and understand the following equipment limitations. • The equipment requires some night light (moonlight, starlight, etc.) to operate. the level of equipment performance depends upon the level of light.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    1.1.1. Goggles 1.1.2. reports 1.1.3. Storage 1.1.4. Warranty 1.2. Description and Data 1.2.1. Description 1.2.2. PS-7 Standard Components 1.2.3. PS-7 optional Components SECTION II. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2.1. Installation Procedures 2.1.1. Battery Installation 2.1.2. Flip-Up Head Mount Installation 2.1.3. Helmet Mount Installation 2.1.4.
  • Page 6 Services (PMCS) 4.1.1. Purpose of PmCS 4.1.2. Frequency of Performing PmCS 4.2. Troubleshooting Procedures 4.3. Maintenance Procedures 4.3.1. PS-7 maintenance 4.3.2. Cleaning Procedures 4.4. Head Mount Maintenance 4.4.1. removal and Installation of Browpad 4.4.2. removal and Installation of Chinstrap 4.4.3. removal and Installation of Chin Cup 4.4.4.

  • Page 7: Section I. Introduction

    SECTION I INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 8: General

    1.1.3. STORAGE Storage of the PS-7 should be done in the factory packing and after a thorough PmCS as outlined in Chapter Iv of this manual. this will en- sure the goggles remains in mission ready condition during storage.

  • Page 9: Warranty

    Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy. this warranty does not cover a product (a) used in other than its normal and customary manner;...
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  • Page 11: Description And Data

    1.2. DESCRIPTION AND DATA 1.2.1. DESCRIPTION A. Purpose the PS-7 is a hand-held, head mounted or helmet mounted night vision system that enables walking, short-range surveillance, map reading, vehicle maintenance, and administering first aid in both moonlight and starlight. each unit allows for vertical adjustment (by using head straps), fore-and-aft adjustment, objective lens focus, and eyepiece focus.
  • Page 12 20 minutes continuous) and shuts the unit off automatically. F. IR Illuminator Indicator Built-in Ir illuminator of PS-7 is on when the red leD indicator in fild of view of goggles light becomes stable. G. low Battery Indicator If the red indicator in the Fov starts flickering, it means there might be about 20% of battery charge left.
  • Page 13 H. Highlight Protective System Indicator Indicator in the Fov. If the level of light exposure exceeds allowable the indicator will lights green. TABlE 1-1. SPECIFICATION MECHANICAl DATA: Dimensions 6.5” x 2.9” x 4.6” / (Length x Width x Height) 165 x 75 x 117 mm Weight 1.0 lb/0.48 kg ElECTRICAl DATA:...

  • Page 14: Standard Components

    4) CR123A, lithium Battery Cr123a lithium batteries used to power the unit. 5) Battery Adapter allows the PS-7 to accept the Cr123a lithium and aa size bat- teries used to power the unit.

  • Page 15: Optional Components

    Provides equipment description, use of operator controls and preventative maintenance checks and service. 1.2.3. PS-7 OPTIONAl COMPONENTS the PS-7 optional components are shown in Figure 1-3 and present- ed in table 1-3. FIGURE 1-3. PS-7 OPTIONAl COMPONENTS TABlE 1-3. PS-7 OPTIONAl COMPONENTS...
  • Page 16 Cr123a type battery 1.5 mm Allen Key Ir450 Wrench 1) IR-450 Kit a 450 mW infrared illuminator is powerfull for long range night vision in the total darkness. 2) 3x lens mountable on the atn PS-7 to enhance range performance. 1-10...
  • Page 17 6) MICH Helmet Mount Kit This kit contain MICH helmet mount and adapter which allows to attach the PS-7 to the PVS7 MICH helmet mount. 7) PAGST Helmet Mount Kit this kit contain PaGSt helmet mount and adapter which allows to attach the PS-7 to the PaGSt helmet mount.
  • Page 18 1-12...

  • Page 19: Section Ii. Operating Instructions

    SECTION II OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 20: Installation Procedures

    Standard aa 30 Hours(Gen. 2+) 25 Hours (Gen.3 and 4) the atn PS-7 operates with one Cr123a battery or one aa battery using the battery adapter. A. Install standard CR123A batteries as follows: With the battery adapter screwed in as shown on Figure 2-1 you may use one Cr123a 3v lithium battery.

  • Page 21: Flip-Up Head Mount Installation

    now you may put the aa battery observing the polarity indications on the battery compartment surface. Battery Battery aa Battery aDaPter FIGURE 2-2. AA TYPE BATTERY INSTAllATION 2.1.2. FlIP-UP HEAD MOUNT INSTAllATION A. Fitting the head mount adjust the head mount first before attaching the nv unit to it. 1.
  • Page 22 NOTE Some of PS-7 contain Flip-up Shutoff System. This system turns the unit off when the PS-7 is upright on the flip-up head mount. The unit will automatically turn back on again for continuation of the operation.

  • Page 23: Helmet Mount Installation

    3. Push the button C and move the PS-7 along the slide rail for com- fortable position. 4. the PS-7 helmet mount has a flip-up mechanism. Push the button...

  • Page 24: 3X Lens Installation

    Pull the knob and move the mounting mechanism down along the rail. 2.1.4. 3x lENS INSTAllATION to install 3X afocal lens screw it into the thread of front lens of PS-7. FIGURE 2-6. PS-7 wITH 3x lENS AND IR450 2.1.5. 5x lENS INSTAllATION to install 5X lens unscrew the standard objective lens of PS-7 from the body.

  • Page 25: 8X Lens Installation

    FIGURE 2-8. PS-7 wITH 8x lENS FIGURE 2-9. PS-7 wITH 8x lENS ON THE TRIPOD PS-7 with 8X lens has a capability to be used with a tripod. 1. loose two fixing screws of the ring. 2. turn the ring until the socket is directed straight down.

  • Page 26: Ir-450 Installation

    4. Screw the tripod screw in to the tripod socket. NOTE Severe damage to the unit can occur if the tripod collapses or is knocked over. It is recommended that the PS-7 be removed if the user is not within arm’s reach of the tripod. 2.1.7. IR-450 INSTAllATION Ir-450 may be mounted on the monocular through the Picatinny adapter.

  • Page 27: Operating Procedures

    2.2. OPERATING PROCEDURES 2.2.1. CONTROlS AND INDICATORS the PS-7 is designed to adjust for different users and corrects for most differences. the controls of the goggles are shown on Figure 2-11. the functions of controls and indicators are described in the table 2-2.

  • Page 28: Preparation For Operation

    2.2.2. PREPARATION FOR OPERATION For checking the device in daytime conditions or in a light room: 1. make sure the battery is installed as indicated on the PS-7 body. 2. make sure the lens cap is attached to the front lens.

  • Page 29: Operation In The Dark Condition

    5. observe the scene and adjust focus. 2.2.4. FOCUSING to focus the PS-7, first you will need to adjust the diopter. Simply turn the diopter clockwise until it stops. then, while looking through the diopter at an object, slowly turn the diopter back counter clockwise until the grain in the image is sharp.

  • Page 30: Ir Illuminator Operation

    A. Built-in Infra-Red Illuminator FIGURE 2-14. PS-7 BUIlT-IN INFRA-RED IllUMINATOR Infra-red illuminators, or Ir illuminators, are common to night vision. the Ir light greatly enhances the performance of the PS-7 while re- maining almost totally invisible to the naked eye. 2-12...
  • Page 31 The PS-7 goggles have a built in IR with indicator “oN” light within the Fov. to turn the built-in Ir on, draw and rotate the operation knob to “IR” position. It is important to remember that the IR illuminator is simply an infra red light source, and like any light source, it may loose its effectiveness over a great distance.

  • Page 32: Shut-Down Operation

    CONTROl PANEl POSITION the new position. 2.2.6. SHUT-DOwN OPERATIONS 1. Shot press button to turn the PS-7 off. the green of the image intensifier tube glow will fade to black. 2. replace the protective cap on the front lens. 2-14...

  • Page 33: Section Iii. Operational Defects

    SECTION III OPERATIONAl DEFECTS...

  • Page 34: Zeroing Operational Defects

    PS-7. these include shading, edge glow, flashing, flickering, and intermittent operation.

  • Page 35: Edge Glow

    Contact atn or point of purchase for warranty/repair procedures. EDGE GLOW FIGURE 3-2. EDGE GlOw 3.1.3. FlASHING, FlICKERING, OR INTERMITTENT OPERATION the image may appear to flicker or flash. If there is more than one flicker, check for loose battery adapter or weak battery.
  • Page 36 If the bright spot remains, return the atn PS-7. Bright spots usually go away when the light is blocked out. make sure any bright spot is not simply a bright area in the scene you are viewing.
  • Page 37 C. Black Spots. these are cosmetic blemishes in the image intensifiers or dirt or debris between the lenses. Black spots are acceptable as long as they do not interfere with viewing the image. No action is required if this condition is present unless the spots interfere with the usability of the device.
  • Page 38 E. Chicken wire. an irregular pattern of dark thin lines in the field of view either through- out the image area or in parts of the image area (Figure 5-5). Under the worst-case condition, these lines will form hexagonal or square- wave shaped lines.

  • Page 39: Section Iv. Maintenance Instructions

    SECTION IV MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 40: Preventive Maintenance Checks And Services (Pmcs)

    CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) 4.1.1. PURPOSE OF PMCS PmCS is performed daily when in use to be sure that the PS-7 is ready at all times. Procedures listed in table 4-1 are a systematic inspection of the PS-7 that will enable you to discover defects that might cause the sight to fail on a mission.
  • Page 41 lOCATION ITEM NOT FUNCTION- SEq. TO CHECK/ PROCEDURE ING AT OPTIMAl SERVICE lEVEl IF Check to make sure battery adapter is miss- Battery adapter is present. remove ing, contacts adapter / Com- battery adapter and inspect damaged or cor- partment for corrosion, moisture, cor- roded.

  • Page 42: Troubleshooting Procedures

    If the equipment malfunction is not listed or actions listed do not correct the fault, notify atn or your point of Purchase. TABlE 4.2 TROUBlESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR PS-7 SEq.
  • Page 43 SEq. MAlFUNCTION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION Battery Check for damaged bat- If damaged, refer adapter diffi- tery adapter. to higher level of cult to remove. maintenance. In a dark location with If Ir illuminator fails Ir illumina- system turned on, acti- to activate, refer to tor fails to vate Ir.

  • Page 44: Maintenance Procedures

    4.3. MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 4.3.1. PS-7 MAINTENANCE the PS-7 maintenance consists of external inspection of its compo- nents for serviceability, cleaning and installation of the standard and optional accessories. maintenance instructions covered elsewhere in this manual (PmCS, troubleshooting, etc.) are not repeated in this section.

  • Page 45: Head Mount Maintenance

    4.4. HEAD MOUNT MAINTENANCE 4.4.1. REMOVAl AND INSTAllATION OF BROwPAD 1. remove old browpad (Figure 6-1) by grasping the headband. 2. replace the browpad by gently pressing on the new browpad and smoothing out any wrinkles in new browpad. FIGURE 6-1. REMOVAl AND INSTAllATION OF BROwPAD 4.4.2.

  • Page 46: Removal And Installation Of Chin Cup

    FIGURE 6-3. REMOVAl AND INSTAllATION OF CHIN CUP 4.4.4. PREPARING FOR ExTENDED STORAGE to prepare the PS-7 for extended storage, perform the following: 1. Check the goggles for serviceability as outlined in item 4.1 of this manual.

  • Page 47: Appendix A. Estimation Of Ambient Illumination Level

    APPENDIx A (Reference) ESTIMATION OF AMBIENT IllUMINATION lEVEl TABlE A-1. STANDARD NATURAl lIGHT CONDITIONS AND IllUMINATION VAlUES STANDARD NATURAl lIGHT IllUMINATION VAlUE, CONDITIONS Quarter moon 0.05 Full moon 0.30 late twilight sky 1.00 twilight sky 10.00 overcast sky in the daytime 500.00...

  • Page 48: Appendix B. Spare Parts List

    SPARE PARTS lIST the Spare Parts list is an illustrated catalog of main parts and as- semblies completing the night vision Goggles PS-7, here in after referred to as PS-7. therefore, in case of failure of any part or assembly User could re- place it by ordering the corresponding part/assembly from the Spare Parts list.
  • Page 49 TABlE B-1. ATN PS-7 SPARE PARTS lIST PART NO. DESCRIPTION FIG. ITEM at 201502.707 Mil-spec Head Mount at 201502.708 Hard Case at 201502.709 Demist Shield at 201502.710 Sacrificial Window at 201502.711 neck Strap FIGURE B-1. NIGHT VISION GOGGlES FIGURE B-2. ACCESSORIES 1 (FROM THE KIT)
  • Page 50 FIGURE B-3. ACCESSORIES 2 (OPTIONAl)

  • Page 51: For Technical Information

    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...
  • Page 54 800-910-2862, 650-989-5100; fax: 650-875-0129 European Office the following countries can use our toll free number: 00 800 9102-8620 Austria, France, Germany, Holland, Italy, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland For other countries, please use 38 048-7770214 or 38 048-7770345 www.atncorp.com ©2010 atn Corporation...

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