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EOC NYX-14 Operation And Maintenance Manual

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eOc eurOpeaN Optic cOMpaNY
NYX-14
NYX-14M
Night Vision Monocular
OperatiON aNd
MaiNteNaNce MaNual
Important Export Restrictions! Shipment and Refund The mer-
chandises which are in stock (we are not responsible for the prob-
lems caused by the delivery) will be sent to the customer within 5
days. If merchandise is not available at the moment of the order
placement, we will do our best to deliver it as soon as possible.
In case of unavailability an EOC employee informs the customer
and makes necessary arrangements for the prompt delivery of the
missing item to the stock. If it is not possible to fulfill the order,
the customer is informed immediately and the paid money is re-
funded or a stock credit is advised. Please carefully inspect your
merchandise immediately upon receipt. If any item does not meet
your approval, you may return it to EOC GmbH during the follow-
ing 14 days for refund. Shipping, handling, and EOC charges are
non-refundable. Return shipping and insurance costs remain the
responsibility of the customer. All items returned for exchange or
refund must be unused, in the exact condition as the item was re-
ceived and must come with the manual and all included accesso-
ries. The 14-day period starts once the merchandise is received by
or on behalf of the customer from the shipping carrier and ends
up the day EOC receives the merchandise back to its facilities. If a
customer sends the item to the warranty service the customer has
to attach the copy of the payment receipt. If there is no payment
receipt, the customer will carry the repair costs. EOC does not ac-
cept any warranty responsibility for the devices that have been
opened, dissembled or modified in any way by the customer.

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  • Page 1 The 14-day period starts once the merchandise is received by or on behalf of the customer from the shipping carrier and ends up the day EOC receives the merchandise back to its facilities. If a customer sends the item to the warranty service the customer has to attach the copy of the payment receipt.

  • Page 2: Safety Summary

    Before operating this product, carefully read and study this Operation and Maintenance Manual. The NYX-14 is a precision electron-optical instrument, and requires careful handling. To avoid damage to the equipment or physical harm to the user when operating the NYX-14, follow all WARNINGS, CAU- TIONS and NOTES.
  • Page 3 • To protect the intensifier tube, do not remove the lens cap of the NYX-14 when the monocu- lar is being operated in daylight conditions, or when the device is not in use.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1. Installation and Mounting 3.1.1 Battery Installation 3.1.2 Mounting the NYX-14 to a Goggle Kit 3.1.3 Mounting the NYX-14 to a Helmet 3.1.4 Mounting the NYX-14 to a Dual Bridge 3.1.5 Mounting an IR Illuminator to the NYX-14 3.1.6 Mounting Accessory Lenses to the NYX-14...

  • Page 5: List Of Figures

    2-1 NYX-14 Night Vision Monocular NYX-14 Standard Components Battery Installation Mounting the NYX-14 to a Goggle Kit Mounting the NYX-14 to a Helmet Mounting the NYX-14 to a Dual Bridge Mounting an IR Illuminator to the NYX-14 Mounting Accessory Lenses to the NYX-14...

  • Page 6: List Of Tables

    NYX-14 Optional Equipment NYX-14 Controls and Indicators Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Operator Troubleshooting NYX-14 List of Spare Parts HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL USAGE You must familiarize yourself with the entire manual before operating the equipment. Before perform- ing any kind of maintenance on your device, read the section on maintenance in its entirety. Follow all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    To provide the operator with the ability to observe at night under moonlight and starlight con- ditions. The NYX-14 can be used as a handheld, head-mounted or helmet-mounted to allow walking, short- range surveillance, map reading, vehicle maintenance, and administering of first aid.

  • Page 8: Warranty Information And Registration

    (2) years from the date of purchase. In the event that a defect covered by the below warranty occurs during the applicable period stated above, EOC Company, at its discretion, will either repair or replace the product; such action on the part of EOC Company shall be the full extent of EOC Company’s liability, and the Customer’s sole and exclusive reparation. This warranty does not cover a product if it has (a) been used in ways other than its normal and customary manner;...

  • Page 9: Obtaining Warranty Service

    Authorization number (RMA). When returning any device, please take in the product to your retailer, or send the product, postage paid and with a copy of your sales receipt, to EOC Company service cen- ter at the address listed above. All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct postage; EOC Company will not be responsible for improper postage or merchandise that becomes lost or damaged during shipment.

  • Page 10: List Of Abbreviations

    1.4 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS Celsius (Centigrade) counterclockwise Cont’d Continued clockwise diameter Fahrenheit FOV Field of View gram Generation Height hour infrared Intensifier Tube Length Light Emitting Diode meter milliampere minute millimeter milliwatt nanometer Number Night Vision NVD Night Vision Device Para Paragraph PMCS Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Quantity RMA# Return Merchandise Authorization number...

  • Page 11: Description And Data

    100-300 lx for more than 10 s, the unit will shut off automatically. A built-in IR illuminator makes it possible to use the unit in low light or total darkness. The NYX-14 uses LED lights to indicate illumination level, low battery, and to show the user that the IR illuminator is on.

  • Page 12: Specifications

    FIGURE 2-1. NYX-14 NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR TABLE 2-1. NYX-14 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION Body Photo Receiver Rail Pivotal Focusing Lens Eyepiece Ring IR Illuminator Eyepiece Turn-pull Function Switch Eye-cup Focus Ring Battery Cap Lens Gain Control Knob *...

  • Page 13: Electrical Data

    Dia 77х95 3X Lens* Dia 60х109 5X Lens* Dia 80х141 8X Lens* Dia 96х211 8X Lens Dia 96х211 * Optional ** For NYX-14 M version. TABLE 2-3. ELECTRICAL DATA ITEM DATA Battery One AA (1.5 V) or 123A (3 V) Consumption Current*: - at 1.5 VDC 75 mA - at 3.0 VDC 38 mA...

  • Page 14: Standard Components

    MIL-STD-810 Complies 2.3 STANDARD COMPONENTS The standard components of the NYX-14 are shown in Figure 2-2 and listed in Table 2-6. The ITEM NO. column indicates the number used to identify items in Figure 2-2. FIGURE 2-2. NYX-14 STANDARD COMPONENTS...

  • Page 15: Optional Equipment

    (including a List of Spare Parts and an Intensifier Tube Replacement Manual). 7) Carrying Case A protective case used for storing and carrying of the NYX-14 and its accessories. 2.4 OPTIONAL EqUIPMENT Optional items are shown and listed in Table 2-7.
  • Page 16 ANHG000004 Adjustable universal assembly that secures the NYX-14 to the operator’s head providing hands-free operation. Flip-up Helmet Mount ANHM000008 Helps to mount the NYX-14 on a range of ballistic helmets. Shutter Eye Guard ANEC000001 Prevents light from being emitted by the NYX-14 eyepiece. If the user’s face is illuminated, they be- come visible to others in the field, and their position becomes compromised.

  • Page 17: Key Features

    (within one minute) that have been used on the system. Demist Shield ANLC000001 When attached to the NYX-14 eyepiece, the demist shield prevents condensation from developing on the optics under rapid temperature changes. Sacrificial Window...

  • Page 18: Operating Instructions

    3.1.1 BATTERY INSTALLATION The NYX-14 operates on a single CR123A or AA battery. Depending on the size of the battery used, it may be necessary to reposition the battery adapter within the battery cap.

  • Page 19: Mounting The Nyx-14 To A Goggle Kit

    1. Attach the mount to the helmet as shown in Figure 3-3. 2. Adjust and tighten the straps (A). 3. Loosen the screw (B). With the button (C) pushed down, insert the NYX-14 rail into the guide (D) of the helmet mount bracket. Tighten the screw (B).

  • Page 20: Mounting The Nyx-14 To A Dual Bridge

    7. To remove the NYX-14 and turn it around, push the button down (E) and lift the unit up until it reaches the top position. Once it reaches this position, the unit will turn off automatically. 8. Push the same button (E) to lower the NYX-14 into the proper viewing position. Turn the unit on to proceed with your mission.

  • Page 21: Mounting An Ir Illuminator To The Nyx-14

    To mount the 3X afocal lens (A) to the device, screw it into the threading of the standard 1X objective lens on the NYX-14. To mount the 3X (B), 5X (C) or 8X (D) lens, unscrew the existing 1X objective lens of the NYX-14 and screw in the 3X, 5X or 8X lens in its place.

  • Page 22: Mounting A Camera/Camcorder To The Nyx-14

    FIGURE 3-7. MOUNTING A CAMERA/ CAMCORDER TO THE NYX-14 3.1.8 UNIVERSAL CAMERA ADAPTER APPLICATION To mount the NYX-14 (affixed with a camera or video recorder) to a tripod, you will need a universal camera adapter. Mount the connected devices to a tripod as follows: 1.

  • Page 23: Controls And Indicators

    3.2 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS 3.2.1 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS The NYX-14 controls and indicators are defined in Table 3-1. The NYX-14 controls are shown in Figure 3-9. CAUTION: DO NOT over-adjust the controls by forcing them past their stopping points. FIGURE 3-9. NYX-14 CONTROLS TABLE 3-1.

  • Page 24: Operating Procedures

    3.3.1 OPERATING PROCEDURES These procedures should be performed under nighttime conditions only. CAUTION: Use of the NYX-14 brightly lit conditions may damage the unit’s intensifier tube. 1. Verify that the battery is installed as indicated on the monocular body. 2. Make a visual estimation of the illumination level in the viewing area. The required level of illumina- tion is less than 1 lx (late twilight sky conditions).

  • Page 25: Ir Illuminator Operations

    3.3.3 OPERATING UNDER CHANGING LIGHT CONDITIONS If the ambient light level exceeds the limit of 100-300 lx for more than 10 s, the NYX-14 automatic pro- tective system will shut off the intensifier tube. If a mission must be carried out in changing light condi- tions, the user can shut down the protective system manually by closing the photoreceiver.

  • Page 26: Nyx-14 Shut-Down

    3.4.1 PREPARATIONS FOR STORAGE Prepare the NYX-14 for storage as follows: 1. Verify that the NYX-14 and all accessories are clean and dry before returning them to the storage case. 2. Secure the cap over the objective lens. 3. Remove the battery. 4. Place the NYX-14 and accessories in the appropriate locations in the case, and close the cover.

  • Page 27: Preventive Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES 4.1.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) Table 4-1: Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services has been provided so that you can keep your equipment operable and in good condition. Perform all functional tests in the order listed in Table 4-1. Operating Procedures are detailed in Chapter 3.
  • Page 28 If necessary, clean as detailed in Part 4.4.2. OPERATIONAL CHECKS CAUTION: Do not activate the NYX-14 in daylight unless the lens cap is on, or you are operating under dark conditions. CAUTION: Do not forget to open the photoreceiver after finishing operational checks.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    4.3.1 OPERATIONAL DEFECTS Operational defects relate to the reliability of the intensifier, and are an indication of instability. If iden- tified, the user will need to return the NYX-14 immediately. Operational defects include shading, edge glow, flashing, flickering, and intermittent operation.

  • Page 30: Cosmetic Blemishes

    A bright spot is a small, non-uniform bright area that may flicker or appear constant (Figure 4-3). Not all bright spots make the NYX-14 rejectable. Cup your hand over the lens to block out all light. If the bright spot remains please contact Customer Support.

  • Page 31: Emission Points And Bright Spots

    Emission points are steady or fluctuating pinpoints of bright light in the image area that do not go away when all external light is blocked from the objective lens (Figure 4-3). The position of an emission point within the image area does not move. Not all emission points are cause to return the NYX-14. Verify that emission points are not simply light sources present in the scene you are observing. Emission points are acceptable if they do not interfere with the user’s ability to perform missions.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Maintenance instructions covered elsewhere in this manual (PMCS, trou- bleshooting, etc.) are not repeated in this section. CAUTION: The NYX-14 is a precision electron-optical instrument, and must be handled carefully at all times to prevent damage to the device’s body or mechanisms. 4.4.2 CLEANING PROCEDURES...

  • Page 33: Browpad Replacement

    FIGURE 4-6. BROWPAD REPLACEMENT B. Chin Strap Reinstallation 1. Detach the Velcro tape from the left side of the head-band and remove the chin strap. Unfasten the chin strap from the strap assembly. 2. Replace the chin strap by joining the sides of the Velcro tape on the left side of the head-band and threading the end of another strap into the corresponding buckle on the right side of the head-band. FIGURE 4-7. CHIN STRAP REINSTALLATION C. Chin Cup Replacement 1. Detach the Velcro tape from the left side of the head-band and remove the chin strap.

  • Page 34: Service/Packing And Unpacking

    3. Place the cap over the lens. 4. Place the NYX-14 in the hard shipping/ storage case or soft carrying case (if available). If the hard ship- ping/ storage case is not available, individually package each NYX-14 unit being returned in a suitable container.

  • Page 35: Appendix

    PART NO. Column indicates the primary number used by the manufacturer to identify an item; this number controls the design and characteristics of the item by means of its engineering, specifications, standards, and inspection requirements. FIGURE A-1. NYX-14 SPARE PARTS TABLE A-1. NYX-14 LIST OF SPARE PARTS ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO.

  • Page 36: Intensifier Tube Replacement Manual

    B. INTENSIFIER TUBE REPLACEMENT MANUAL The intensifier tube can be removed or installed without disassembling the unit’s wired housing. Re- moving or installing the intensifier tube only requires the removal of the eyepiece. The airtight seal will be broken, and the final assembly must be purged with nitrogen to eliminate moisture within the monocular. B.1 INITIAL SETUP A.

  • Page 37: B-1 Intensifier Tube Replacement

    4. Extract the intensifier tube (B) from the body of the unit (A). FIGURE B-1. INTENSIFIER TUBE REPLACEMENT CAUTION: To avoid damaging the tube, use caution when opening the shipping container. Treat the defective intensifier tube carefully to avoid damaging it further before returning it. Only set the intensifier tube down on its contact end.

  • Page 38: Product Warranty Registration Card

    9. Screw the eyepiece (E) into the body of the unit (A). C. PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD In order to validate the warranty on your product, EOC Company must receive a completed Product Warranty Registration Card for each unit, or the user must complete warranty registration on our website (www.eoccompany.de).

  • Page 39: Alphabetical Index

    ALPHABETICAL INDEX Abbreviations 10 Length 13 Battery Installation 19 Magnification 13 Black Spots 31 Maintenance 27, 32 Bright Spots 30 - Goggle Kit 32 - Preventive 27 Cautions 2 Mounting 19 Chicken Wire 31 Cleaning 32 Objective Lens Focus 23 Continuous Operation 13 Operating Instructions 19 Cosmetic Blemishes 30...
  • Page 40 Optic cOMpaNY eOc eurOpeaN Optic cOMpaNY GmbH dopplerweg 4a, 40591, düsseldorf, Germany info@eoccompany.de CAUTION: This product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions! The FDA has noted an increase in the number of reported deaths that are associated with an apparent sen- sitivity to natural latex proteins.

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