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Newcon Optik NVS 14-3XT Operation Manual

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Operation Manual
NVS 14 Series
NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR
NVS 14-3XT, NVS 14-3GCS, NVS 14-3AG, NVS 14-3AGBW
105 Sparks Ave., Toronto, ON, M2H 2S5, Canada

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  • Page 1 Operation Manual NVS 14 Series NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR NVS 14-3XT, NVS 14-3GCS, NVS 14-3AG, NVS 14-3AGBW 105 Sparks Ave., Toronto, ON, M2H 2S5, Canada...
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  • Page 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read prior to activation. You have purchased a sophisticated electronic device. To operate it properly, please read this manual carefully. Ignoring the operation procedures described in this manual will void your warranty.  NEVER disassemble the Unit. This device contains a source of high voltage, which may be hazardous to your health.
  • Page 4 Precautions All NVS 14 series devices are sophisticated electro-optical instruments. They should be handled with due care:  Each Unit contains fragile components. Avoid hard impacts, dust, moisture and abrupt changes of temperature.  Do not touch the optical surfaces other than for cleaning with an appropriate lens cleaning kit.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ..............3     STANDARD DELIVERY SET ........5     Optional accessories ..........5     SPECIFICATIONS ............6     UNIT DESIGN..............8     OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ........9     Installing battery............... 9  ...
  • Page 6 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........21     No green (or black and white) image visible ....21   Image is unclear ............. 21   Image flashes ..............21   Condensation accumulates on Unit ........ 21   Visibility decreased or disappeared ........ 22  ...

  • Page 7: Overview

    1. OVERVIEW Your NVS 14 series device (the “Unit”) is an optoelectronic monocular, intended for observation of objects and orientation at night or under dark conditions. The Unit is equipped with a Generation 3 (“Gen 3”) image intensifier tube (“IIT”), which amplifies low light, such as moonlight, starlight or man-made light.
  • Page 8 NVS 14 Series Models Model Brief Description NVS 14-3XT Military specification night vision monocular with 1x magnification, Gen 3 IIT, helmet/head/weapon mountable, green image, 1meter waterproof. NVS 13-3GCS Military specification night vision monocular with 1x magnification, Gen 3 IIT, helmet/head/weapon mountable, green image, 20 meter waterproof.

  • Page 9: Standard Delivery Set

    2. STANDARD DELIVERY SET QUANTITY NVS 14 Series Unit Head Harness NVS Arm Mount Objective Lens Cap Operation Manual Lens Cleaning Kit AA battery Optional accessories US-style clip mount NVS Bridge Demist shield Hard case Sacrificial window Lens brush 3x add-on lens Camera / video adapter 5x add-on lens NVS H Mount...

  • Page 10: Specifications

    3. SPECIFICATIONS Model 3GCS 3AGBW IIT Generation Gen 3 Photocathode Material Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) Black & Image Colour Green White Photocathode Diameter 17.5mm 1800 µA/lm Minimum Photocathode Sensitivity 190 mA/W 40,000 – 70,000 fL/fc Luminous Gain 10,000 – 20,000 fL/fc ...
  • Page 11 1x 3V CR-123 Lithium battery Power supply 1x 1.5 V AA Alkaline or lithium battery Maximum Current 25 mA Consumption Voltage 2.80.8 20 hours with I/R Battery life 40 hours without I/R Dimensions 118x48x69mm Weight 300g Operating Temperature Range -50 to +55 °C MTBF 10,000 hours @2.5 lp/mm...

  • Page 12: Unit Design

    4. UNIT DESIGN FIGURE 1 On/Off/IR/Auto switch Battery compartment cover and battery selection bushing Objective lens cap Battery compartment Objective lens Dovetail platform Eyepiece with eyecup Manual gain adjustment knob Housing...

  • Page 13: Operation Instructions

    5. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Installing battery Unit is supplied without a battery installed. Prior to installing the battery, make sure the On/Off/IR/Auto switch (1, Fig.1) is in the OFF position and the objective lens cap is on. The Unit can operate on either a single AA or CR-123 lithium battery.
  • Page 14 the screen is not lit ensure the batteries installed are charged and the polarity is correct. When the Unit is ON you may see a red and/or yellow LED indicator in the field of view (Fig. 2). When the yellow or red LED indicators are flashing, the remaining battery power is low and it should be changed.

  • Page 15: Switching The Unit Off

    Switching the Unit off After you have finished using the Unit, turn it off by rotating the On/Off/IR/Auto switch to the ‘OFF’ position. Replace the objective lens cap. If storing the unit for an extended period, remove batteries. Place Unit in appropriate storage container. Adjusting to individual vision Turn on the Unit.

  • Page 16: Auto Shut Off At Bright Light

    Auto shut OFF at bright light Each unit has a built-in high light sensor located near the IR illuminator (2, Fig. 1). This sensor shuts the monocular off after about 45 seconds of exposure to light exceeding 10 lux. To reset the monocular switch it off and then back on as described in 6.3 and 6.2.

  • Page 17: Using The Unit With Headgear Or Helmet

    Technical drawing of US clip mount FIGURE 3 “Swing arm” mount Unit groove Grooved pad Flip button Locking knob US clip mount Using the Unit with headgear or helmet The Unit is supplied with headgear designed to allow the mounting of the Unit on the head. Prior to using the headgear adjust its straps so that the headgear fits the head comfortably but firmly and does not slide off during movement.

  • Page 18: Swinging Head Mounted Unit For Unobstructed View

    To set comfortable eye-relief (the distance between your eye and the eyepiece), loosen tightening screw on the headgear and move the Unit, then tighten the locking screw. To use the Unit with PASGT head and helmet mount unscrew the grooved pad (2, Fig. 3) from the swing arm mount and screw on the US type clip (6, Fig.

  • Page 19: Installation Of Add-On Lenses

    Installation of add-on lenses. Always ensure that the Unit is switched off when adding or removing an objective lens. To attach the afocal 3x add-on lens to the Unit, turn off the monocular. Remove the objective lens cap. Press the 3x lens firmly towards the eyepiece.

  • Page 20: Demist Shield And Sacrificial Window

    3. To detach the current lens: hold the lens by its base and rotate it counter-clockwise. Once the lens has been removed, store it in a safe, clean space. 4. To attach desired lens: rotate it clockwise along the threading until snug—do not overtighten. The threads are very fine (to prevent humidity penetration) and can be damaged easily.

  • Page 21: Using The Camera / Video Adapter

    Using the camera / video adapter Before using the (optional) adapter, remove the rubber eyepiece carefully. The adapter (Fig. 5) consists of 2 rings: a) Camera adapter is 52x0.75mm. It fits the filter lens thread of various cameras, e.g. Nikon. FIGURE 5 b) Video adapter is 37x0.75mm.

  • Page 22: Mounting On A Rifle

    find the suitable starting point. Tighten the screws after completing the adjustment. You can raise the Unit for unobstructed view without taking the helmet off. To do so press (and hold) the flip-up button (2, Fig. 6) and rotate the Unit until you hear a click. FIGURE 6.

  • Page 23: Using With A Daytime Riflescope

    The NVS W Mount is affixed to the Unit and the Picatinny rail using oversized, easy to tighten screws. The NVS QR Mount is a ‘quick release’ mount that utilized a lever for affixing to and removing from the Picatinny rail. Using with a daytime riflescope Although the Unit does not contain a reticle and thus cannot be used as a standalone...
  • Page 24 FIGURE 11. Goggles FIGURE 12. Binoculars configuration configuration In the dual configuration the interpupillary distance can be adjusted between 58 and 72 mm.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    6. TROUBLESHOOTING No green (or black and white) image visible Check that the batteries are installed properly and are full charged. Wrongly installed and expended batteries are the most common problems leading users to believe their Unit is defective. Image is unclear Check if the lenses are foggy or dusty.

  • Page 26: Visibility Decreased Or Disappeared

    Visibility decreased or disappeared Bright light sources (the Moon, projectors or headlights) may cause visibility to degrade or even completely disappear. Move the device away from the light source immediately. The image will be restored within two minutes. Adverse atmospheric conditions such as fog, haze or extremely dark environments will decrease visibility.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    Newcon Optik dealer. Newcon Optik will repair (or, at its option, replace with the same or comparable model), the product or part thereof, which, on inspection by Newcon, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship.

  • Page 28: Customer Support

    America only). Our operating hours are 0900h to 1700h Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday. Under no circumstances should equipment be sent to Newcon Optik without authorisation from our technical support department. Newcon Optik accepts no responsibility for unauthorized returns.

  • Page 29: Acceptance Certificate

    9. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE Image Intensifier Tube serial number: _____________________ Characteristic Minimum Measured Resolution, lp/mm Photocathode sensitivity, 1800 integral, A/lm (@2856°K) Light amplification fL/fc 40,000 (@2x10-6 fc) Date of production:__________________________________ Quality Inspector: ___________________________________...
  • Page 30 NIGHT VISION DEVICE NVS 14-3XT NVS 14-3AGBW NVS 14-3AG Other: Unit serial number: _________________________________ This Unit complies with all technical specifications and has passed Newcon Optik’s inspection procedures. Date of production: _________________________________ Quality Inspector’s signature: __________________________ Quality Assurance Seal...
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