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ATN PS-15 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 (PS-15)001 Revision 1 - May 2009 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 PS-15 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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EqUIPMENT LIMITATIONS To avoid personal injuries and equipment damage which may occur due to improper use of ATN PS15, please, carefully read and under- stand the following safety precautions. • The equipment requires some background light (moonlight, star- light, etc.) to operate. The level of performance depends upon the level of light.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page Safety Summary Table Of Contents List of Figures List of Tables How To Use This Manual Section I General Information Equipment Description Mounting Procedures Operating Procedures Operational Defects Maintenance Appendix A End Item Components Appendix B Repair Parts List Index...
ATN PS-15 Optional Components Attaching ATN PS-15 to Head Mount Attaching ATN PS-15 to Helmet Mount Mounting the Picatinny Adapter to the ATN PS-15 ATN PS-15 with IR450 Mounting camera to the ATN PS-15 Mounting camcorder to the ATN PS-15...
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LIST OF TABLES Table Title Page ATN PS-15 Major Components Battery Life Preventive Maintenance Checks and Service for the ATN PS-15 Operator Troubleshooting for the ATN PS-15 ATN PS-15 End Item Components ATN PS-15 Repair Parts List...
WA R N I N G S , CAUTIONS, and NOTES. MANUAL OvERvIEW The manual contains sections for Operating and Maintaining the night vision goggles ATN PS-15. Components of End Item are in Appendix A. Repair Parts List is in Appendix B.
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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 PS-15 can be handheld, head mounted or helmet 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.
The device is also equipped with an infrared light-emitting source. Optional 3X Afocal Lenses makes the ATN PS-15 into binocular with enhanced range performance. PS-15 Night Vision goggles utilize the principle of intensifica- tion of the residual light which is reflected from the surrounding objects.
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indicator turns on, the goggles will automatically shut-off. The indicator light starts slowly flickering when the Automatic Pro- tective System is off. The Automatic Shut-off System turn the unit off if the operation control not used more then 60 minutes. 2.2 WEIGHT, dIMENSIONS, ANd PERFORMANCE WEIGHT ANd dIMENSION...
TABLE 2-1 ATN PS-15 MAJOR COMPONENTS ITEM dESCRIPTIONKit Components Kit Components Night Vision goggles Lens Caps Eye-cups Soft Carrying Case Operator's Manual Battery 123A Lithium Battery AA Alkaline Battery Adapter Headmount Assembly Brow Pads Optional Components 3X Afocal Lenses (pair)
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Eye-cups The rubber cups used to protect eyepiece and for operator’s comfort. Soft Carrying Case A protective bag used to store ATN PS-15 and its accessories. Operator’s Manual Provides equipment description, use of operator con- trols and preventative maintenance checks and ser- vice.
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Replaceable windows supplied to protect the objec- tive lenses during operation in adverse conditions. Picatinny Adapter 1,5” Picatinny rail for additional lighting, laser and other mission critical tools. Flip-up Helmet Mount Provides mount interface for the ATN PS-15 to a range of ballistic helmets.
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IR-450 IR illuminator A 450 mW infrared illuminator is powerfull for long range night vision in the total darkness. Shoulder Strap Hard Shipping/Storage Case A protective case used for shipping/storage of ATN PS-15 and its accessories.
When the device reaches the top/ upper position it will turn off automatically. 5. 5. Push the same button (D) to lower PS-15 into the viewing position. The unit will automatically turn back on again for continuation of the operation.
When the device reaches the top/ upper position it will turn off automatically. 8. Push the same button (E) to lower PS-15 to viewing position. The unit will automatically turn back on again for continuation of the operation.
Mount Picatinny adapter(A) onto one of the rails on the goggles. Tighten two fixing screws(B) of the adapter. Figure 3-3 Mounting the Picatinny Adapter to the ATN PS-15 d. MOUNTING IR450 TO THE ATN PS-15 IR450 may be mounted on the goggles through the Picatinny adapter.
2. Remove the rubber eyecup off one of the goggles eyepieces. 3. Connect the adapter with the eyepiece and gently tighten 3 fixing screws(B) on the adapter. Figure 3-5 Mounting Camera to the ATN PS-15 Figure 3-6 Mounting Camcorder to the ATN PS-15...
F. MOUNTING 3X LENS TO THE ATN PS-15 The 3x lenses are afocal lenses which can be screwed directly into the existing 1x front lenses of the PS15. Figure 3-7 ATN PS-15 with 3x lenses...
Usage CR123A 40 Hours (Gen. 2+) 30 Hours (Gen.3 and 4) Standard AA 20 Hours(Gen. 2+) 15 Hours (Gen.3 and 4) The ATN PS-15 operates with one AA battery or one CR123A battery through the application of a battery adapter.
Install CR123A battery 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. 3. Please make sure the cap comes in assembly with the battery adapter.
Figure 4-2 AA Battery Installation B. MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS The mechanical functions of the ATN PS-15 allow for variations of the physical features of individual operators and provide for operating the system. These functions include the On/Off/IR control, Automatic Protective System Off control, eye relief (see Section III Mounting Procedures –...
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Rotate the operation knob from “OFF” position to “ON” position to turn the unit on. The protective lens covers shall be attached to the lens. Do not turn the unit on in daytime without the protec- tive lens caps on. You should see green glow in the eyepieces. To turn the unit off, rotate the operation knob (A) from “ON”...
C. INFRAREd (IR) ILLUMINATOR OPERATIONS CAUTION The IR illuminator is a light source that is invisible to the unaided eye made use of in the conditions of extreme darkness. Please keep in mind this illuminator functioning can be easily detected by other people who use night vision devices, too.
Operational defects refer to the reliability of the image inten- sifiers and are an evidence of instability. Their identification shall be a valid reason to immediately refuse to accept the ATN PS-15. These include shading, edge glow, flashing, flickering, and intermittent operation.
(see Figure 5-2). To check for edge glow, block out all light by cupping a hand over the lenses. If the image tubes are displaying edge glow the bright area will still show up. Contact ATN or point of purchase for warranty/repair procedures. Figure 5-2 Edge Glow C.
A bright spot is a small, non-uniform, bright area that may flicker or appear constant (Figure 5-3). Not all bright spots make the ATN PS-15 rejectable. Cup your hand over the lenses to block out all light. If the bright spot remains, return the ATN PS-15.
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 intensifiers or dirt or debris between the lenses. Black spots are acceptable as long as they do not interfere with viewing the image.
6-3 CLEANING THE ATN PS-15 CAUTION The ATN PS-15 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 goggles, it is possible for the neckpad to become separated from its position on the headband. Perform 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. Set the light guide (C) onto the place in the case. 7. Screw the lock ring (D) into the case of device. 8. Screw the eyepiece (E) into the case of device (A). Figure 6-3 Maintenance/Replacement of the tube in the PS-15 6-13...
APPENdIX A ENd ITEM COMPONENTS TABLE A-1 ATN PS-15 ENd ITEM COMPONENNENTS ITEM dESCRIPTION ATN PS-15 Goggles Assembly (without Image Intensifier Tube) Swing Arm Interface, Head/Helmet Operator Manual Demist Shields, Eyepieces Soft Carrying Case Sacrificial Windows Should Strap Head Mount Assembly...
APPENdIX B REPAIR PARTS LIST TABLE B-1 ATN PS-15 REPAIR PARTS LIST ITEM dESCRIPTION PART NO. Battery Cap Insert NVM-138 Lithium Battery CR123A AA Alkaline Battery M30-044 Purge Screw 7B315 Battery Adapter NVM-198 Lens Cap NVM-178 Sacrificial Window NVM-032 Demist Shield...
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