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ATN ODIN
THERMAL MULTI-PURPOSE SYSTEM
OPERATOR'S MANUAL (ODIN) REVISION 1 – MARCH 2013
o p e r a t o r ' s m a n u a l
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  • Page 1 ATN ODIN THERMAL MULTI-PURPOSE SYSTEM OPERATOR’S MANUAL (ODIN) REVISION 1 – MARCH 2013 o p e r a t o r ’ 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.
  • Page 2 Manual (Odin) Revision 1 - MARCH, 2013 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.

  • Page 3: Safety Summary

    SAFETY SUMMARY STUDY CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL BEFORE TURNING ON AND OPERATING THIS PRODUCT. CAUTIONS The ATN Odin thermal multi-purpose system are precision optical-electronic instruments and requires careful handling. To provide safe use of the systems the following instructions should be observed: •...
  • Page 4 (such as the sun or a weld- ing arc). If you do, you will damage the camera. WARNING Operating Odin outside of its specified operating temperature range or voltage range can cause permanent damage and will void the warranty.
  • Page 5 Please carefully read 3.2.2.3 as to additional information on Cali- bration/NUC function. EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS • The Odin detector spectral band (7 to 14 µm) provides a better penetration through smoke, smog, dust, water vapor etc. • Infrared radiation does not travel through glass and therefore the monocular does not sense objects if they are behind a glass window.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ......1-1 1.1 General Information ......1-2 1.1.1.
  • Page 7 3.2.3. Hand-held operation ......3-11 3.2.4. Head mounted operation ....3-11 3.2.5.

  • Page 8: How To Use This Manual

    HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL • Usage You must familiarize yourself with the entire manual before operat- ing the equipment. Read and follow all warning notices. • Manual Overview The table of contents includes the paragraph number, paragraph title, and page number.

  • Page 9: Chapter 1. Introduction

    CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 10: General Information

    ATN, at its option, will either repair or replace the product, and such action on the part of ATN shall be the full extent of ATN’s liability, and the Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy.
  • Page 11 This warranty does not cover a product (a) used in other than its normal and customary manner; (b) subjected to misuse; (c) subjected to alterations, modi- fications or repairs by the Customer of by any party other than ATN without prior written consent of ATN; (d) special order or “close-out” merchandise or merchandise sold “as-is”...
  • Page 12 Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA). When returning please take or send the product, postage paid, with a copy of your sales receipt to our service center, ATN Corpora- tion at the address noted above. All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct postage;...

  • Page 13: Equipment Description

    The Odin is one of the most capable thermal monocular systems on the market. The Odin-W Series has the ability to be rail mounted to a light cali- ber weapon such as a M16 or M4 using the accessory weapon rail interface adapter.

  • Page 14: Location And Description Of Major Components

    WEAPON MOUNT HEADMOUNT (OPTIONAL) HEAD/HELMET MOUNT ADAPTER THIN BROWPAD HELMET MOUNT (OPTIONAL) MEDIUM AND THICK CARRYING BROWPADS CASE OPERATOR’S NECK CORD MANUAL LENS CLEANING CLOTH DEMIST SHIELD BATTERY OBJECTIVE LENS CAP EYEGUARD CARRYING CASE STRAP MONOCULAR FIGURE 1.1. COMPONENTS OF ODIN...
  • Page 15 Demist Shield – The demist shield (Figure 1.1.) is used to prevent the eyepiece lenses from becoming fogged. Sacrificial Window – Please note the PVS14 sacrificial window will not work with the Odin. Do not attempt to use will not get an image. b. Headmount The headmount (Figure 1.1.) secures the monocular to the opera-...
  • Page 16 d. Headmount/Helmet Mount Adapter This item (Figure 1.1.) is attached to the monocular to allow its use with the headmount or helmet mount. It allows mounting in front of the left or right eye. e. Weapon Mount The weapon mount (Figure 1.1.) adapts the monocular to the re- ceiver rail as configured for the modular weapon system kit.
  • Page 18 1-10...

  • Page 19: Mechanical Functions

    1.2.4. MECHANICAL FUNCTION The mechanical adjustments of the Odin sights allow for physical differences between individual operators using the system. The scope functions include the ON-OFF switch, UP button, ENTER button, DOWN button, video-out, eyepiece diopter adjustment ring, battery compartment cover, mounting thread. The mechanical con- trols are identified in Figure 1.3.

  • Page 20: Electrical Function

    1.2.6. ELECTRICAL FUNCTION The electronic circuit is powered by replaceable battery – one 3 V Lithium battery (CR123A type battery). Power from the battery is supplied to the components through the OFF-ON switch. 1-12...

  • Page 21: Chapter 2. Assembly And Preparation

    CHAPTER 2 ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION...

  • Page 22: Preparation

    If possible, wait until the batteries have cooled before removing them. If you inhale sulphur dioxide, seek medical attention. The Odin will operate with one CR123A Lithium battery type. CAUTION Make certain the operation switch is in the OFF position before...

  • Page 23: Installation Of Eyecup

    Install CR123A Lithium batteries as follows. 1. Remove the battery cap by turning it counterclockwise. 2. Check to ensure the o-ring is present. If not, replace it. 3. Observe polarity, as indicated on the outside of the battery compartment and insert one 3.0 Volt CR123A Lithium bat- tery into the battery compartment, minus (-) end first (Fi- gure 2.1.).

  • Page 24: Installation And Adjustment Of Headmount

    CAUTION If the demist shield needs to be cleaned, refer to paragraph 4.3.1. for cleaning. If the demist shield is wiped while wet or with wet lens paper, you will damage the coating. NOTE If inclement operating conditions are expected to exist (e. g. significant temperature change and high humidity), install demist shield to minimize eyepiece lens fog prior to execution of mission.

  • Page 25: Installation Of Headmount/Helmet Mount Adapter

    ADJUSTMENT CHIN CUP HEADBAND FIGURE 2.2. ODIN HEADMOUNT ADJUSTMENTS (6) Ensure that the cross-strap is not twisted and remove slack by adjusting the vertical adjustment at the neck pad. (7) Adjust chinstrap and vertical adjustment until the chin cup and headband are in a comfortable but firm position.

  • Page 26: Installation Of Helmet Mount To Helmet

    mount adapter that fits into a groove on the monocular. Make sure the boss on the adapter fits into the groove on the monocular. DIOPTER AD- JUSTMENT LATCH EYE RELIEF ADJUSTMENT ON-OFF SWITCH BATTERY POLARITY INDICATORS FIGURE 2.3. HEADMOUNT/HELMET MOUNT ADAPTER INSTALLATION 2.1.6.
  • Page 27 HELMET KEEPER MOUNT CATCH BRACKET BUCKLE LEVER STRAP REAR SNAP REAR MOUNTING HOLE NAPE STRAP REAR BRACKET FIGURE 2.4. INSTALLATION OF HELMET MOUNT STRAP TOP EDGE HELMET OF MOUNT MOUNT BRACKET MOUNT KEEPER RELEASE MOUNT IS ROTATED 90° FOR CLARITY FIGURE 2.5.

  • Page 28: Installation Of Headmount With Protective Mask

    (10) Engage the nape strap at the nape strap latch. Tension the nape strap for a stable fit, then install and tension the helmet chin- strap. The brow of the helmet should be parallel to the ground and the helmet stable on the head. (11) Insert the top edge of the mount under the keeper on the helmet mount bracket and rotate downward until the latch engages (see Figure 2.6.).

  • Page 29: Installation Of Weapon Mount

    2.1.8. INSTALLATION OF WEAPON MOUNT Perform the following procedure to install the weapon mount. VARIABLE PIVOT TECHNOLOGY ADJUSTMENT WEAPON MOUNT ALIGNMENT BOSS (HIDDEN) THUMBSCREW CLAMPING KNOB FIGURE 2.7. WEAPON MOUNT USAGE (1) Orient the monocular and weapon mount as shown in Figure 2.7. Be sure to align the alignment boss on the weapon mount with the alignment groove in the monocular.
  • Page 30 (4) Check the position of the monocular by holding the weapon in your normal firing position. Adjust the fore/aft position of the mon- ocular as necessary by loosening the clamping knob and reposi- tioning the weapon mount on the weapon’s mounting rail. (5) To align the image you are viewing.

  • Page 31: Chapter 3. Operation

    CHAPTER 3 OPERATION...

  • Page 32: General Information

    3.1.2. CONTROLS AND INDICATION The Odin scope is designed to adjust for different users and cor- rects for most differences. The controls for the scope are shown or described in Figure 3.1. and Tables 3-1.
  • Page 33 FUNCTIONS CATORS ON-OFF Switch Locate the rotary switch next to the eye- piece of the Odin. Simple rotate clock- wise to turn on the monocular and allow 4 s for the system start-up. To turn off rotate the switch counterclockwise.

  • Page 34: Operating Procedure

    3.2. OPERATING PROCEDURE This section contains operating procedures for using the Odin as hand-held, head mounted, helmet mounted or weapon mounted monocular. Prior to operating the monocular, make certain that all the steps in 2.3.3. Assembly and Preparation for Use, have been read and performed.
  • Page 35 [E-Zoom] is not the same as overall system magnification. To calculate system magnification you must multiply E-Zoom by Optical Magnification. Example: Odin 32 has an optical mag- nification on 2X. When used in 1X E-Zoom mode your system overall magnification is 2X [2 x 1=2]. However, when E-Zoom-...
  • Page 36 3.2.2.2. SECOND MENU SET The two icons on the screen are Color Mode (on top) accessed by UP button and Screen Brightness(on the bottom) accessed by DOWN button. Color Mode Icon Screen Brightness Icon FIGURE 3.4. SCREEN OF SECOND MENU SET Color Mode –...
  • Page 37 Rotate – UP button will let the user cycle through the screen rotation. This feature offers valuable options to the user in en- abling the scope to be used for various purposes. Example: When worn on a headgear/helmet for the left eye (vs more stan- dard right eye approach) the Rotate feature will enable the user to rotate the icons 180 degrees to achieve the proper icon po- sitioning.
  • Page 38 The two icons on the screen are Reticle Mode (on top) ac- cessed by UP button and Video Out ON/OFF (on the bottom) accessed by DOWN button. NOTE For reticle controls please make sure your Odin model comes with the reticle option. Reticle Mode Icon ON/OFF VIDEO-OUT Icon FIGURE 3.6.
  • Page 39 a. “A” Screen - The two icons on the screen are Color Reticle (on top) accessed by UP button and Reticle Pattern (on the bottom) accessed by DOWN button. Color Reticle – UP button will cycle through the various color reticles available in your system.
  • Page 40 Left Windage Adjustment Icon Right Windage Adjustment Icon FIGURE 3.10. "C" SCREEN c. ”C” Screen - The two icons on the screen are Left Windage Adjustment (on top) accessed by UP button and Right Wind- ageAdjustment (on the bottom) accessed by DOWN button. Left Windage Adjustment –...

  • Page 41: Hand-Held Operation

    (5) The objective lens houses the Variable Pivot Technology mod- ule. The VPT allows the user to rotate the screen to match the angle of the Odin. To do this grab the front lens objective and rotate either clockwise or counterclockwise to the image is at desired location.
  • Page 42 (Figure 3.4.) and move the monocular back toward your non-do- minate eye until the eyecup comfortably seals around the eye. HEADMOUNT SOCKET LATCH RELIEF ADJUSTMENT FIGURE 3.12. HEADMOUNT/HELMET MOUNT ADAPTER OPERATION (5) Turn the monocular ON. (6) Readjust the vertical adjustment (Figure 2.2.) of the headmount until the monocular is properly aligned with your eye.

  • Page 43: Helmet Mounted Operation

    (9) The objective lens is set at infinity focus. The objective lens houses the Variable Pivot Technology module. The VPT allows the user to rotate the screen to match the angle of the Odin. To do this grab the front lens objective and rotate either clockwise or coun- terclockwise to the image is at desired location.
  • Page 44 NOTE The headmount/helmet mount adapter allows the Odin to be rotated from the left to the right eye or vice versa. The Odin can be moved to the flipped up position with the headmount/ helmet mount adapter positioned to either the left or the right.

  • Page 45: Weapon Mounted Operation

    Icons to fit your new view – please see 3.2.2.3. 3.2.6. WEAPON MOUNTED OPERATION NOTE The Odin can be used as a standalone thermal weapon system. Perform the following procedures for weapon mounted operation: (1) Ensure that the battery is installed per paragraph 2.1.1.

  • Page 46: Preparation For Storage

    (5) The objective lens is set at infinity focus. The objective lens houses the Variable Pivot Technology module. The VPT allows the user to rotate the screen to match the angle of the Odin. To do this grab the front lens objective and rotate either clockwise or coun- terclockwise to the image is at desired location.
  • Page 47 case are free of dirt, dust, and moisture. • The monocular and helmet mount should not be left on the helmet when the helmet is removed. (e) Refer to Figure 1.1. for proper placement of demist shield, battery, carrying case strap, lens paper, manual, browpads, head- mount, helmet mount, headmount/helmet mount adapter and weapon mount.
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  • Page 49: Chapter 4. Maintenance Instructions

    CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS...

  • Page 50: Lubrication Instructions

    4.1. LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS No lubrication is required. 4.2. TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES 4.2.1. TROUBLESHOOTING Table 4.1. lists common malfunctions that you may find with your equipment. Perform the tests, inspections and corrective actions in the order they appear in the table. This table cannot list all the malfunctions that may occur, all the tests and inspections needed to find the fault, or all the corrective actions needed to correct the fault.

  • Page 53: Operator's Maintenance Procedures

    4.3. OPERATOR’S MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 4.3.1. CLEANING THE SCOPE CAUTION • The monocular is a precision electro-optical instrument and must be handled carefully. • Do not scratch the external lens surfaces or touch them with your fingers. • Wiping demist shield with lens paper while wet or with wet lens paper can damage the coating.
  • Page 54 NECK PAD STRAP UPPER STRAP RETENTION TAB LOWER STRAP RETENTION TAB FIGURE 4.1. REINSTALLING THE NECK PAD c. Lacing the Sliding Bar Buckles MOVEABLE SLIDING BAR FIXED SERRATED BAR FIGURE 4.2. THREADING THE SLIDING BAR BUCKLES...

  • Page 55: Neck Cord Maintenance

    While donning and adjusting the headmount, it is possible for a strap to slip out of a slide fastener. Perform the following procedure to adjust the strap and sliding bar buckle. (1) Thread the strap from the inside of the buckle over the move- able sliding bar (see Figure 4.2.).
  • Page 56 For customer service and technical support, please contact American Technologies Network Corp. 1341 San Mateo Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 phone: 800-910-2862, 650-989-5100; fax: 650-875-0129 www.atncorp.com ©2013 ATN Corporation...

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