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Page 1: Night Vision Goggles
Operation Manual NIGHT VISION GOGGLES NVS 15 105 Sparks Ave., Toronto, ON, M2H 2S5, Canada... -
Page 2: Important Information
IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read prior to activation. You have purchased a sophisticated electronic device. To operate it properly, please read this manual carefully. Ignoring 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 3 Precautions NVS 15 is a sophisticated precise optical instrument equipped with electronics. It should be handled with due care: Do not touch the optical surfaces other than for cleaning. Doing so may damage the anti-reflection coating. Clean optical surfaces with professional lens cleaning supplies.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ..............3 DELIVERY SET .............. 5 Optional accessories ..........5 SPECIFICATIONS ............6 UNIT DESIGN..............7 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ........8 Installing battery ........... 8 ... - Page 5 5.17 Binocular configuration ........18 TROUBLESHOOTING ..........19 No green light through eyepieces ......19 Image is unclear ..........19 Image flashes ............19 Condensation accumulates on the parts ....19 ...
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Page 6: Overview
An add-on lens can be attached to the unit to increase magnification. Two units are combined to form a binocular configuration. NVS 15 goggles in binocular configuration can be mounted on a helmet (headgear). Some typical activities where NVS 15 can be useful: ... - Page 7 Optional weapon mount allows night shooting or also be used in conjunction with halosight Soft rubber eyecup makes viewing comfortable Unit can be connected to photo or video camera Please read all the instructions carefully before using it. Manufacturer reserves the right to introduce minor design changes without notice.
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Page 8: Delivery Set
2. DELIVERY SET Standard* Delivery Set includes: Quantity NVS 15 NVS bridge Headgear set Lens cap / Battery cover Manual Lens cleaning kit Carrying bag (soft) AA Battery Warranty card Optional accessories US clip mount Hard case Demist shield Lens brush... -
Page 9: Specifications
3. SPECIFICATIONS NVS 15 Magnification Field of view 40 Focus range, m 0.25- Interpupillary distance,mm 58-72 Exit pupil diameter, mm Eye relief, mm Dioptric correction +5 … -6 3V CR-123 Lithium battery, 1 pc. Power supply 1.5 V AA Alkaline battery, 1 pc. -
Page 10: Unit Design
On / Off and IR illuminator switch Battery compartment cover with battery type adapter Objective lens Quick release knobs Eyepiece with eyecup Dovetail platform NVS 15 housing 10. Manual gain adjustment knob Standard Headgear/helmet mount Interpupillary adjustment buttons NVS bridge with US Mount... -
Page 11: Operation Instructions
5. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Installing battery Unit is supplied with uninstalled battery. Prior to installing the battery, make sure the switch (1, Fig.1) is in the OFF position and the lens cap is on. The unit can operate on either AA Alkaline or CR-123 Lithium battery. -
Page 12: Switching The Unit Off
the user that the IR illuminator is on (for more details on illuminator see 6.9). In the daytime with lens cap on it is normal to observe a fuzzy image. Switching on the night vision device in the daytime is intended for testing purposes only. -
Page 13: Focusing
Manual gain adjustment NVS 15 goggles is equipped with the manual gain adjustment handle. The light gain of the Image Intensifier Tube is set to the level, at which it allows viewing in the darkest conditions. While... -
Page 14: Auto Shut Off At Bright Light
Auto shut OFF at bright light The NVS 15 goggles has a built-in high light sensor located near the IR illuminator (2, Fig. 1). This sensor shuts the goggles off after about 45 second exposure to light exceeding 10 lux. -
Page 15: Swinging Head Mounted Unit For Unobstructed View12
Swinging head mounted unit for unobstructed view When the head mounted unit is not in use you can raise it to clear the view without taking the headgear off by using the “flip/flop” feature. To swing the unit from the view press the button (1, Fig. 3) and raise the device until you hear a click. -
Page 16: Installation Of Add-On Lenses
Always make sure that the goggles is switched off when you put on or take off the add-on lens. FIGURE 4 NVS 15 Single unit with attached 3x lens Note: The following procedure is identical for 3x or 5x lenses (or any other add-on lenses). -
Page 17: Using The Camera / Video Adapter
Demist shield filter protects the eyepiece against fogging. To install it fold the eyecup to the very bottom to get the full access to the thread, and screw the filter gently onto the eyepiece. 5.13 Using the camera / video adapter Before using the (optional) adapters, remove the rubber eyepiece carefully. - Page 18 FIGURE 6. Helmet mount Locking screw Flip-flop adjusting screws Flip/flop button Mount binding screw The unit is fixed to the mount by the locking screw (1, Fig. 6). To adjust the position of the unit to your eye level use the screw (4, Fig. 6). To adjust the eye relief first loosen the locking screw (1, Fig.6) and set a comfortable distance between the eyes and the eyepiece;...
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Page 19: Mounting On A Rifle
You can raise the unit for unobstructed view without taking the helmet off. To do so press (and hold) the button (2, Fig.6) and rotate the unit until you hear a click. All other operations with the unit mounted on a helmet are identical to those with the headgear. -
Page 20: Using With A Daytime Riflescope
The advantages of the ‘Quick Release’ mount are: Quick removal and installation of the device; Foolproof design; FIGURE 8 Quick Release adapter “Accu-torque” screw Latch with spring Increased reliability. 5.16 Using with a daytime riflescope Although the unit does not contain a reticle and thus cannot be used as a riflescope, being mounted on a daytime riflescope or red-dot sight, it enables aiming at night. -
Page 21: Binocular Configuration
5.17 Binocular configuration Two units can be combined into dual channel goggles/binoculars with the help of an optional bridge. Optional lens can be attached to form a binocular 3x system. To form a double-unit system use the dovetail platform (10, Fig.1) located on both sides of the unit. -
Page 22: Troubleshooting
6. TROUBLESHOOTING No green light through eyepieces Check that the batteries are installed properly. Check the charge of the batteries. Replace them if they are weak. Image is unclear Check if the lenses are foggy or dusty. Clean them if necessary. If the image is still unfocused –... -
Page 23: Warranty
7. WARRANTY NEWCON OPTIK warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of the original purchase. Longer warranty is available, subject to the terms of the specific sales contract. Should your Newcon product... -
Page 24: Customer Support
8. CUSTOMER SUPPORT Should you experience any difficulties with your Newcon Optik product, consult this manual first. If the problem remains, contact our Customer Support Department at +1(416) 663-6963 or toll free at 1-877-368-6666 (North America only). Our operating hours are 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday, Eastern Standard Time. - Page 25 This page was intentionally left blank...
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Page 26: Acceptance Certificate
9. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE Image Intensifier Tube #1 serial number: __________________ Image Intensifier Tube #2 serial number: __________________ Tube #1 Tube #2 Minimum Measured Measured Resolution, lp/mm Photocathode sensitivity, 1800 integral, A/lm Light amplification 50,000 Signal-to-noise ratio Date of production:__________________________________ Quality Inspector: ___________________________________... - Page 27 NIGHT VISION GOGGLES NVS 15 Unit #1 serial number: _________________________________ Unit #2 serial number: _________________________________ The unit complies with all technical specifications and has passed the inspection. Date of production: _________________________________ Quality Inspector: __________________________________ Quality Assurance Seal...
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