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ATN NVM14
operator'S ManUal (nVM14-007) reVISIon 7 - MarCH 2011
o p e r a t o r ' s m a n u a l
Important Export Restrictions ! Commodities,
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  • Page 1 ATN NVM14 operator’S ManUal (nVM14-007) reVISIon 7 - MarCH 2011 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 Register your product warranty online at www.atncorp.com/warranty 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 CAUTIONS • The ATN NVM-14 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.
  • Page 4 EqUIpMENT LIMITATIONS to avoid physical and equipment damage when using the atn nVM-14, carefully read and understand the following safety pre- cautions. • The equipment requires some night light (moonlight, starlight, etc.) to operate. the level of performance depends upon the level of light.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    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...

  • Page 6: List Of Figures

    LIST OF FIGURES Figure Title page Multi-Use night Vision monocular atn nVM-14 Kit Components atn nVM-14 optional Components attaching atn nVM-14 to Head Mount attaching atn nVM-14 to Helmet Mount Attaching ATN NVM-14 to Weapon Mount Mounting the atn nVM-14 to a Scope Mounting of the Dual Bridge adapter Mounting the picatinny adapter to the atn nVM-14 Mounting camera to the atn nVM-14...
  • Page 7 LIST OF TABLES Table Title page Specification atn nVM-14 Major Components atn nVM-14 accessory packages Goggle Kit advanced package 1 advanced package 2 Select package 1 Select package 2 3x Bi-ocular Kit 2-10 5x Bi-ocular Kit estimated Battery life preventive Maintenance Checks and Service for the atn nVM-14 operator troubleshooting for the atn nVM-14 atn nVM-14 end Item Components...

  • Page 8: How To Use This Manual

    HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL USAGE You must familiarize yourself with the entire manual before operating the equipment. read the complete maintenance task before performing maintenance and follow all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES. MANUAL OVERVIEW the manual contains sections for operating and Maintaining the Multi-Use night Vision Monocular atn nVM-14.

  • Page 9: Section I

    SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION...
  • Page 10 Figure 1-1 ATN NVM-14 - Multi-Use Night Vision Monocular...
  • Page 11 (Including repair parts list). B. MOdEL NUMBER ANd BASIC dESCRIpTION atn nVM-14 – Multi-Use night Vision Monocular C. SUppLIER american technologies network Corp. 1341 San Mateo Avenue, 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.

  • Page 12: Warranty Information

    1-2 WARRANTY INFORMATION 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.

  • Page 13: Equipment Description

    SECTION II EqUIpMENT dESCRIpTION...

  • Page 14: System Description

    2-1 SYSTEM dESCRIpTION the atn nVM-14 is a hand-held, head-mounted, helmet- mounted, or weapon-mounted night vision system that enables walking, short-range surveillance, map reading, vehicle main- tenance, and administering first aid in both moonlight and star- light. each unit allows for vertical adjustment (by using head straps), fore-and-aft adjustment, objective lens focus, and eye- piece focus.
  • Page 15 stable. If the indicator light starts flickering, it means there might be about 20% of battery charge left. - Green – serves as an excessive Brightness Indicator. If the bright light remains unchanged for over 10 seconds after the indicator turns on, the monocular will automatically shut off. If you move the unit away from the bright/excessive light the unit will turn back on again.
  • Page 16 2-3 dESCRIpTION OF MAJOR COMpONENTS Figure 2-1 ATN NVM-14 Kit Components Figure 2-2 ATN NVM-14 Optional Components...

  • Page 17: Demist Shield

    TABLE 2-2 ATN NVM-14 MAJOR COMpONENTS ITEM dESCRIpTION Kit Components Multi-Use night Vision monocular lens Cap eyecup Soft Carrying Case operator's Manual Battery 123A Lithium Battery adapter neck Cord Optional Components 3X Afocal Lens 5X lens 8X Lens Camera/Camcorder adapter Lens adapter for ITT 3X and 5X Lenses Demist Shield Sacrificial Window...
  • Page 18 TABLE 2-3. ATN NVM-14 ACCESSORY pACKAGES ITEM # dESCRIpTION aCMpan14GK Goggle Kit aCMpan14a1 advanced package 1 aCMpan14a2 advanced package 2 aCMpan14S1 Select package 1 aCMpan14S2 Select package 2 ACMPAN14LS3A 3x Afocal Lens aCMpan14lS05 5x lens ACMPAN14LS08 8x Lens aCMpan14Ca Camera adapter ACMPAN14KB03 3x Bi-ocular kit aCMpan14KB05...
  • Page 19 TABLE 2-6. AdVANCEd pACKAGE 2 dESCRIpTION ITEM (FIG. 2-2) Flip-up Head Mount Demist Shield Sacrificial Window Brow pads (2) Shoulder Strap Camera adapter 3x Afocal Lens Mil Spec. Hard Case Weapon Mount Adapter TABLE 2-7. SELECT pACKAGE 1 dESCRIpTION ITEM (FIG. 2-2) Flip-up Head Mount Demist Shield Sacrificial Window...
  • Page 20 STANdARd KIT COMpONENTS Multi-Use Night Vision Monocular the monocular night vision device with 1x magnifica- tion. Lens Cap a cap used to protect the lens and for testing the unit in the daylight. Eyecup a rubber cup used to protect eyepiece and for opera- tor comfort.
  • Page 21 Camera/Camcorder Adapter this adapter attaches to the atn nVM-14 eyepiece to collect imagery from the atn nVM-14. Lens Adapter (option for ITT lenses only) This item serves to mount 3X or 5X Afocal lens (ITT part #A325639/2750SJ) to the ATN NVM-14. demist Shield Used to prevent eyepiece lenses from becoming fogged.
  • Page 22 Brow pads Changeable pads for secure head mount fit. MICH Helmet Mount Kit this kit contain MICH helmet mount and adapter which allows to attach the nVM14 to the MICH helmet mount. pASGT Helmet Mount Kit this kit contain paSGt helmet mount and adapter which allows to attach the nVM14 to the paSGt helmet mount.

  • Page 23: Mounting Procedures

    SECTION III MOUNTING pROCEdURES...

  • Page 24: Attaching Atn Nvm-14 To Head Mount

    3-1 MOUNTING pROCEdURES A. MOUNTING THE ATN NVM-14 TO A HEAdMOUNT to mount the atn nVM-14 to a headmount, perform the following: 1. loosen the screw (a). push the button (B) and insert the rail of the nVM-14 into the socket (C) of the headset. 2.

  • Page 25: Attaching Atn Nvm-14 To Helmet Mount

    B. MOUNTING THE ATN NVM-14 TO A HELMET attachment of atn nVM-14 to a range of ballistic helmets. the Helmet mount fits securely onto helmet via a rugged strapping device and grooved hooks. With helmet mount, the NVM-14 can be positioned directly in front of user’s eyes or flipped up out of viewing position.

  • Page 26: Attaching Atn Nvm-14 To Weapon Mount

    C. MOUNTING THE ATN NVM-14 TO THE WEApON CAUTION It is recommended that the eyecup be replaced with the eye- guard when used mounted on the weapon. NOTE the atn nVM-14 is not a weapon sight, however, it can be used in conjunction with a collimated dot sight or laser aiming device.

  • Page 27: Mounting The Atn Nvm-14 To A Scope

    d. MOUNTING THE ATN NVM-14 TO A SCOpE OR TELESCOpE the nVM-14 may be mounted to a variety of daytime scopes/ telescopes utilizing the Flip-up Scope Adapter Mount. 1. loosen the adapter fixing screws (a). 2. put the insert into the adapter (atn supplies inserts of diffe- rent sizes for their coupling with 38 mm to 43 mm eyepieces).
  • Page 28 E. dUAL BRIdGE the Dual Bridge (a) is designed to connect two units into a bin- ocular configuration. Dual Bridge also allows the binocular configuration to be attached to the headmount or helmet mount. to mount the units with Dual Bridge perform the following: 1.

  • Page 29: Mounting Camera To The Atn Nvm-14

    3. Mount the IR-450 on the Picatinny Adapter and tighten the fixing screw. Figure 3-6 Mounting the IR450 G. MOUNTING CAMERA/CAMCORdER TO THE ATN NVM-14 1. Screw Camera adapter into the front lens of a photographic camera with thread M52x0.75 (Figure 3-7) or a video camera with thread M37x0.75 (use adapter ring, Figure 3-8, B) .

  • Page 30: Attaching Adapter To Atn Nvm-14

    Figure 3-8 Mounting Camcorder to the ATN NVM-14 3. Connect the adapter (Figure 3-7, A) with the eyepiece and gently tighten three fixing screws (Figure 3-7, B) on the adapter. I. MOUNTING THE ATN NVM-14 TO THE MIL-SpEC HEAd MOUNT ANd MICH OR pASGT HELMET MOUNT to mount the atn nVM-14 to a head/helmet mount, perform the following:...

  • Page 31: Attaching Atn Nvm-14 To Mil-Spec Headmount

    2. align the adapter and the head/helmet mount. Slide the monocular rearwards until the alignment boss (Figure 3-10, A) aligns with the alignment groove (B) on the head/helmet mount. push until the monocular locks into the head/helmet mount. 3. With this adapter you may see through the eyepiece using either right or left eye.

  • Page 32: Mounting Bi-Ocular To The Atn Nvm-14

    The 5x and 8x lens requires removing the 1x lens. Unscrew the objective lens and screw 5x or 8x lens to the free place. Figure 3-12 Mounting 3x, 5x and 8x Lens to the ATN NVM-14 K. BIOCULAR KIT A 3x Afocal Lens, a 5x Lens or a 8x Lens in combination with a bi-ocular eyepiece convert the nVM14 into a long range observation system.

  • Page 33: Operating Procedures

    SECTION IV OpERATING pROCEdURES...

  • Page 34: Operating Instructions

    4-1 OpERATING INSTRUCTIONS A. BATTERY INSTALLATION CAUTION To protect the image intensifier, keep the lens cap on the objective lens when the monocular is not in use or when checked out in daylight conditions. NOTE At operating temperatures below –20°C (–4°F), alkaline bat- teries are not recommended, as operating life will be severely reduced.

  • Page 35: Cr123A Battery Installation

    With the battery adapter (A) screwed in as shown on Figure 4-1 you may use one CR123A 3V lithium battery. Figure 4-1 CR123A Battery Installation to install a aa battery, take the battery adapter (a) out of the battery cap (B), turn it over, and screw its smaller threading into the same battery cap.

  • Page 36: Mechanical Functions

    B. MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS the mechanical functions of the atn nVM-14 allow for dif- ferences in the physical features of individual operators and provide for the system operation. these functions include the On/Off/On IR control, eye relief (Section III Mounting proce- dures), diopter adjustment, objective lens focus, and IR illu- minator focusing.

  • Page 37: Infrared (Ir) Illuminator Operations

    C. INFRAREd (IR) ILLUMINATOR OpERATIONS CAUTION The IR illuminator is a light that is invisible to the unaided eye for use during conditions of extreme darkness. Please note that, the light from the illuminator can be detected by others that are using night vision devices. NOTE The purpose of the illuminator is to view at close distance up to 3 meters when additional illumination is needed.

  • Page 39: Operational Defects

    SECTION V OpERATIONAL dEFECTS...

  • Page 40: Shading

    5-1 ZEROING OpERATIONAL dEFECTS operational defects relate to the reliability of the image intensi- fier and are an indication of instability. If identified, they are an immediate cause for rejecting the atn nVM-14. they include shading, edge glow, flashing, flickering, and intermittent opera- tion.

  • Page 41: Edge Glow

    B. EdGE GLOW edge glow is a bright area (sometimes sparkling) in the outer portion of the viewing area (Figure 5-2). To check for edge glow, block out all light by cupping a hand over the lens. If the image tube is displaying edge glow the bright area will still show up.

  • Page 42: Bright Spots And Emission Points

    1. Bright Spots. 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 nVM-14 rejectable. Cup your hand over the lens to block out all light. If the bright spot remains, return the atn nVM-14.

  • Page 43: Fixed Pattern Noise

    these are cosmetic blemishes in the image intensifier or dirt or debris between the lenses. Black spots are acceptable as long as they do not interfere with viewing the image. No action is required if this condition is present unless the spots interfere with the usability of the device.

  • Page 44: Chicken Wire

    Figure 5-5 Chicken Wire...

  • Page 45: Maintenance

    SECTION VI MAINTENANCE...
  • Page 46 6-1 pREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE A. pURpOSE OF pMCS pMCS is performed daily when in use to be sure that the nVM-14 is ready at all times. procedures listed in table 6-1 are a syste- matic inspection of the nVM-14 that will enable you to discover defects that might cause the sight to fail on a mission.
  • Page 47 LOCATION ITEM NOT FUNCTION- ITEM TO CHECK/ pROCEdURE ING AT OpTIMAL SERVICE LEVEL IF Check to make sure battery adapter is mis- adapter is present. remove sing, contacts Battery adapter battery adapter and inspect damaged or cor- / Compartment for corrosion, moisture, cor- roded, or o-ring roded or defective contacts, is missing.

  • Page 48: Demist Shield

    LOCATION ITEM NOT FUNCTION- ITEM TO CHECK/ pROCEdURE ING AT OpTIMAL SERVICE LEVEL IF Inspect for dirt, dust, or cor- rosion. Insert the rail of atn nVM-14 into socket to verify Damaged, latch Socket secure attachment of atn won’t work or nVM-14 to headmount.
  • Page 49 LOCATION ITEM NOT FUNCTION- ITEM TO CHECK/ pROCEdURE ING AT OpTIMAL SERVICE LEVEL IF Damage or Inspect for dirt, dust, Sacrificial scratches hinder scratches, or damage. Window vision with atn If necessary, clean. nVM-14 on. Damage or 3X/5X/8X Inspect optical surface for dirt, scratches hinder Magnifier dust, scratches or cracks.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    6-2 TROUBLESHOOTING Table 6-2 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 51 MALFUNCTION TEST OR INSpECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION 5 light visible Check eye-relief distance. re-adjust for proper around eyecup eye-relief distance. Check eyecup for resiliency. If eyecup is defec- tive, refer to higher level of maintenance. 6 Diopter adjust- Check to see if the diopter If damaged, refer ment cannot adjustment ring is bent or...
  • Page 52 6-3 CLEANING THE ATN NVM-14 CAUTION The ATN NVM-14 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.

  • Page 53: Removal And Installation Of Browpad

    6-4 HEAdMOUNT MAINTENANCE A. REMOVAL ANd INSTALLATION OF BROWpAd 1. Remove old browpad (Figure 6-1) by grasping the headband. 2. replace the browpad by gently pressing on the new brow- pad and smoothing out any wrinkles in new browpad. Figure 6-1 Removal and Installation of Browpad B.

  • Page 54: Removal And Installation Of Chin Cup

    2. replace the chinstrap by using the Velcro tape on the left side of the headband. lace the right straps into their re- spective sliding bar buckles on the right side of the head- band for correct lacing (Figure 6-2). C.

  • Page 55: Maintenance/Replacement Of The Tube In The Nvm-14

    6-5 TUBE MAINTENANCE / REpLACEMENT 1. Unscrew the eyepiece (e) from the case of device (a). 2. Unscrew the lock ring (D) from the case of device. 3. Extract the light guide (C) from the case of device. 4. extract the tube (B) to be replaced from the case of device (a). 5.

  • Page 56: End Item Components

    AppENdIx A ENd ITEM COMpONENTS TABLE A-1 ATN NVM-14 ENd ITEM COMpONENTS ITEM dESCRIpTION atn nVM-14 Monocular assembly Swing arm Interface, Head/Helmet Weapon Mount operator Manual Demist Shield, eyepiece Soft Carrying Case Sacrificial Window Should Strap Head Mount assembly Brow pad (Small) Brow pad (large) lens Cap eye Cup assembly...

  • Page 57: Appendix Brepair Parts List

    AppENdIx B REpAIR pARTS LIST TABLE B-1 ATN NVM-14 REpAIR pARTS LIST ITEM dESCRIpTION pART NO. Battery Cap 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 NVM-033 Battery Cap retainer nVM-156...
  • Page 58 INdEx aBBreVIatIonS, 1-4 BatterY InStallatIon, 4-2 BATTERY LIFE, 4-2 BlaCK SpotS, 5-5 BrIGHt SpotS, 5-4 CaUtIonS, a, IV CHICKEN WIRE, 5-5 CLEANING, 6-8 CoSMETIC BLEMISHES, 5-3 DIoPTER ADJUSTMENT, 4-4, 6-3, 6-7 EDGE GLoW, 5-3, 6-3 eMISSIon poIntS, 5-4 enD IteM CoMponentS, a-1 EYE RELIEF, 2-3, 3-2, 3-3, 4-4, 6-7, EYEPIECE DIoPTER ADJ., 2-3 FIXED-PATTERN NoISE, 5-5...

  • Page 59: Operator Troubleshooting

    IR ILLUMINATIoN RANGE, 2-3 IR ILLUMINAToR, A, 2-2, 2-9, 4-4, 4-5, 6-6 LENGTH, 2-3 MAGNIFICATIoN, 2-3, 2-8 MAINTENANCE, IV, 2-2, 2-8, 6-1, 6-2, 6-6, 6-7, 6-9, 6-11 - HEADMoUNT, 6-9 - preVentIVe, 6-2 MECHANICAL FUNCTIoNS, 4-4 MoUNTING PRoCEDURES, 3-1, 3-2, 4-4 oBJECTIVE LENS FoCUS, A, 2-2, 4-4, 6-3 oN/oFF/oN IR CoNTRoL, 4-4 operatInG InStrUCtIonS, 4-2...
  • Page 60 For customer service and technical support, please contact American Technologies Network Corp. North American Office 1341 San Mateo Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080 phone: 800-910-2862, 650-989-5100; fax: 650-875-0129 European Office the following countries can use our toll free number:...

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