ACTinBlack MUM-14 User manual

OPERATOR MANUAL
MUM-14
Monocular Night Vision Device

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OPERATOR MANUAL
MUM-14
Monocular Night Vision Device
ACTinBlack S.à r.l.
Rue de l’Industrie,
L-3895 Foetz,
Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
[phone]
[e-mail]
www.actinblack.com
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ADVISORY OVERVIEW
The following description categorizes the level of risk associated with
each cautionary statement displayed throughout the manual.
WARNING
HIGHLIGHTS AN OPERATION OR
PROCEDURE WHICH, IF NOT STRICTLY
OBSERVED, COULDRESULTININJURYTOOR
DEATH OF PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
HIGHLIGHTS AN OPERATION OR
PROCEDURE WHICH, IF NOT STRICTLY
OBSERVED, COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE
TO OR DESTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT OR
LOSS
OF MISSION EFFECTIVENESS.
NOTE
HIGHLIGHTS AN ESSENTIAL OPERATION,
PROCEDURE, CONDITION OR STATEMENT.
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ADVISORY OVERVIEW
The following description categorizes the level of risk associated with
each cautionary statement displayed throughout the manual.
WARNING
HIGHLIGHTS AN OPERATION OR
PROCEDURE WHICH, IF NOT STRICTLY
OBSERVED, COULDRESULTININJURYTOOR
DEATH OF PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
HIGHLIGHTS AN OPERATION OR
PROCEDURE WHICH, IF NOT STRICTLY
OBSERVED, COULD RESULT IN DAMAGE
TO OR DESTRUCTION OF EQUIPMENT OR
LOSS OF MISSION EFFECTIVENESS.
NOTE
HIGHLIGHTS AN ESSENTIAL OPERATION,
PROCEDURE, CONDITION OR STATEMENT.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Advisory Overview iii
Table of Contents v
Table of Contents vi
List of Figures viii
List of Tables ix
CHAPTER 1:GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1
1.1 Introduction 1-1
1.2 Equipment Description 1-1
1.3 Standard Kit Parts List 1-2
1.4 Standard Kit Parts Illustration 1-3
1.5 Optional Items List 1-4
1.6 Optional Items Illustration 1-5
1.7 System Performance and Data 1-6
CHAPTER 2: PREPARATIONFOR USE 2-1
2.1 Introduction 2-1
2.2 Battery Precautions 2-1
2.3 CR123 Battery Installation 2-2
2.4 AA Battery Installation 2-3
2.5 Eyecup Installation 2-4
2.6 Demist Shield Installation 2-4
2.7 Sacrificial Window Installation 2-6
2.8 Headmount Adjustment and Installation 2-7
2.9 Attaching the Swing Arm tothe MUM-14 2-9
2.10 Attaching the Swing Arm Adapter to a Helmet/ 2-10
Head Mount
2.11 Detaching the Swing Arm Adapter From a Helmet 2-11
or Head Mount
2.12 Rotating Swing Arm Adapter From Eye To Eye 2-11
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2.13 Installation of Weapon Mount 2-12
2.14 Objective Lens Cap Installation 2-14
2.15 IR Spot/Flood Lens Installation 2-15
CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1
3.1 Introduction 3-1
3.2 Operational Precautions 3-1
3.3 Controls and Indicators 3-1
3.4 Activating the MUM-14 3-4
3.5 Operations with IR Source 3-4
3.6 Low Battery Indicator 3-5
3.7 Diopter Adjustment 3-5
3.8 Objective Focus Ring 3-6
3.9 Hand-held Operation 3-6
3.10 Head Mounted Operation 3-7
3.11 Operation in Conditions of Blowing Dust or Sand 3-9
3.12 Operation in Rainy or Humid Conditions 3-10
3.13 Operation in Salt Water Areas 3-10
3.14 Shutting Down the Unit 3-10
3.15 Preparation for Storage 3-11
CHAPTER 4:MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 4-1
4.1 Introduction 4-1
4.2 Preparing for Maintenance 4-1
4.3 Cleaning the MUM-14 4-1
4.4 Cleaning the Optics 4-2
4.5 Checking for Damage and Corrosion 4-2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Advisory Overview iii
Table of Contents v
Table of Contents vi
List of Figures viii
List of Tables ix
CHAPTER 1:GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1
1.1 Introduction 1-1
1.2 Equipment Description 1-1
1.3 Standard Kit Parts List 1-2
1.4 Standard Kit Parts Illustration 1-3
1.5 Optional Items List 1-4
1.6 Optional Items Illustration 1-5
1.7 System Performance and Data 1-6
CHAPTER 2: PREPARATIONFOR USE 2-1
2.1 Introduction 2-1
2.2 Battery Precautions 2-1
2.3 CR123 Battery Installation 2-2
2.4 AA Battery Installation 2-3
2.5 Eyecup Installation 2-4
2.6 Demist Shield Installation 2-4
2.7 Sacrificial Window Installation 2-6
2.8 Headmount Adjustment and Installation 2-7
2.9 Attaching the Swing Arm tothe MUM-14 2-9
2.10 Attaching the Swing Arm Adapter to a Helmet/ 2-10
Head Mount
2.11 Detaching the Swing Arm Adapter From a Helmet 2-11
or Head Mount
2.12 Rotating Swing Arm Adapter From Eye To Eye 2-11
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2.13 Installation of Weapon Mount 2-12
2.14 Objective Lens Cap Installation 2-14
2.15 IR Spot/Flood Lens Installation 2-15
CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3-1
3.1 Introduction 3-1
3.2 Operational Precautions 3-1
3.3 Controls and Indicators 3-1
3.4 Activating the MUM-14 3-4
3.5
Operations with IR Source 3-4
3.6
Low Battery Indicator 3-5
3.7
Diopter Adjustment 3-5
3.8
Objective Focus Ring 3-6
3.9
Hand-held Operation 3-6
3.10
Head Mounted Operation 3-7
3.11
Operation in Conditions of Blowing Dust or Sand 3-9
3.12
Operation in Rainy or Humid Conditions 3-10
3.13
Operation in Salt Water Areas 3-10
3.14
Shutting Down the Unit 3-10
3.15
Preparation for Storage 3-11
CHAPTER 4:MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 4-1
4.1 Introduction 4-1
4.2 Preparing for Maintenance 4-1
4.3 Cleaning the MUM-14 4-1
4.4 Cleaning the Optics 4-2
4.5 Checking for Damage and Corrosion 4-2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.)
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1
5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures 5-1
APPENDIX A: SPARE AND REPAIR PARTS LIST A-1
A.1
Introduction A-1
A.2
Contact Information A-1
A.3
Spare Part List A-1
APPENDIX b: WARRANTY INFORMATION b-1
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LIST OF FIGURES
1-1 Standard Kit Parts Illustration 1-3
1-2 Optional Parts Illustration 1-5
2-1 CR123 Battery Installation 2-2
2-2 AA Battery Installation 2-3
2-3 Eyecup Installation 2-4
2-4 Demist Installation 2-5
2-5 Sacrificial Window Installation 2-6
2-6 Headmount Illustration 2-8
2-7 Swing Arm Adapter 2-9
2-8 Attaching the Swing Arm Adapter to a MUM-14 2-10
2-9 Attaching a MUM-14 to a Helmet/Head Mount 2-10
2-10 Swing Arm Rotation 2-11
2-11 Weapon Mount Installation 2-13
2-12 Lens Cap Installation 2-14
2-13 IP Spot Flood Lens Installation 2-15
3-1 Controls and Indicators 3-2
3-2 Diopter Adjustment Ring 3-5
3-3 Objective Focus Ring 3-6
3-4 Head Mounted Operation 3-9
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TABLE OF CONTENTS (CONT.)
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING 5-1
5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures 5-1
APPENDIX A: SPARE AND REPAIR PARTS LIST A-1
A.1 Introduction A-1
A.2 Contact Information A-1
A.3 Spare Part List A-1
APPENDIX b: WARRANTY INFORMATION b-1
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LIST OF FIGURES
1-1 Standard Kit Parts Illustration 1-3
1-2 Optional Parts Illustration 1-5
2-1 CR123 Battery Installation 2-2
2-2 AA Battery Installation 2-3
2-3 Eyecup Installation 2-4
2-4 Demist Installation 2-5
2-5 Sacrificial Window Installation 2-6
2-6 Headmount Illustration 2-8
2-7 Swing Arm Adapter 2-9
2-8 Attaching the Swing Arm Adapter to a MUM-14 2-10
2-9 Attaching a MUM-14 to a Helmet/Head Mount 2-10
2-10 Swing Arm Rotation 2-11
2-11 Weapon Mount Installation 2-13
2-12 Lens Cap Installation 2-14
2-13 IP Spot Flood Lens Installation 2-15
3-1 Controls and Indicators 3-2
3-2 Diopter Adjustment Ring 3-5
3-3 Objective Focus Ring 3-6
3-4 Head Mounted Operation 3-9
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LIST OF TABLES
1-1
Standard Kit Parts List
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Optional Items List
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1-3
System Performance and Data
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3-1
Controls and Indicators
3-3
5-1
Troubleshooting
5-1
A-1
Spare and Repair Parts List
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LIST OF TABLES
1-1
Standard Kit Parts List
1-2
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Optional Items List
1-4
1-3
System Performance and Data
1-6
3-1
Controls and Indicators
3-3
5-1
Troubleshooting
5-1
A-1
Spare and Repair Parts List
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CHAPTER 1:
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Introduction:
This manual provides operation and maintenance instructions
for the MUM-14. It also provides specifications and data on
the performance of the monocular. To ensure the safety of
the operator and the correct operation of the monocular it is
recommended that this manual is read carefully in its entirety
before any deployment or field application.
1.2 Equipment Description:
The MUM-14 is a self-contained night vision device that
enables improved night vision using ambient light from sources
in the night sky such as the moon, stars and/or sky glow.
The monocular is comprised of an objective lens, image
intensifier and eyepiece lens. The objective lens collects light
reflected from the night scene and focuses an inverted image
of the scene on the image intensifier. The image intensifier
converts the captured light into a visible image and reinverts the
image which can then be viewed through the eyepiece lens.
The MUM-14 uses the MX-10160 type GEN III image
intensifier and is configured with an optimal gain setting for
most situations. In situations where there is no light at all,
the unit is equipped with an IR flashlight enabling the unit to
operate. Although IR light is invisible to the human eye, it is
detectable by other night vision devices.
Extremely lightweight and versatile, the MUM-14 can be
hand-held, head-mounted, helmet-mounted, camera/camcorder
adapted or weapons mounted as a tactical night scope.
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1.3 Standard Kit Parts List:
The standard MUM-14 kit comes with the items listed in the
following chart.
Item
Description
qty.
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MUM-14
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Eyecup Assembly
1
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Objective Lens Cap
1
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Neck Cord
1
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AA Alkaline Battery
1
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CR123 Lithium Battery
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Demist Shield
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Shoulder Strap
1
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Sacrificial Window
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Lens Tissue
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Operator Manual
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Soft Carrying Case
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Weapon Mount
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Headmount Adapter
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Headmount w/ Browpads (S, M, L)
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Battery Adapter
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CHAPTER 1:
GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Introduction:
This manual provides operation and maintenance instructions
for the MUM-14. It also provides specifications and data on
the performance of the monocular. To ensure the safety of
the operator and the correct operation of the monocular it is
recommended that this manual is read carefully in its entirety
before any deployment or field application.
1.2 Equipment Description:
The MUM-14 is a self-contained night vision device that
enables improved night vision using ambient light from sources
in the night sky such as the moon, stars and/or sky glow.
The monocular is comprised of an objective lens, image
intensifier and eyepiece lens. The objective lens collects light
reflected from the night scene and focuses an inverted image
of the scene on the image intensifier. The image intensifier
converts the captured light into a visible image and reinverts the
image which can then be viewed through the eyepiece lens.
The MUM-14 uses the MX-10160 type GEN III image
intensifier and is configured with an optimal gain setting for
most situations. In situations where there is no light at all,
the unit is equipped with an IR flashlight enabling the unit to
operate. Although IR light is invisible to the human eye, it is
detectable by other night vision devices.
Extremely lightweight and versatile, the MUM-14 can be
hand-held, head-mounted, helmet-mounted, camera/camcorder
adapted or weapons mounted as a tactical night scope.
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1.3 Standard Kit Parts List:
The standard MUM-14 kit comes with the items listed in the
following chart.
Item Description
qty.
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MUM-14
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2 Eyecup Assembly 1
3 Objective Lens Cap 1
4 Neck Cord 1
5 AA Alkaline Battery 1
6 CR123 Lithium Battery 1
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Demist Shield
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8 Shoulder Strap 1
9 Sacrificial Window 1
10 Lens Tissue 1
11 Operator Manual 1
12 Soft Carrying Case 1
13 Weapon Mount 1
14 Headmount Adapter 1
15 Headmount w/ Browpads (S, M, L) 1
16 Battery Adapter 1
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1.5 Optional Items List:
The MUM-14 is compatible with the following optional items
and accessories listed in the following chart.
Item Description
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Shipping/Storage Case
2 Helmet Mount
3 5X Afocal Lens
4 3X Afocal Lens
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1.5 Optional Items List:
The MUM-14 is compatible with the following optional items
and accessories listed in the following chart.
Item Description
1
Shipping/Storage Case
2 Helmet Mount
3 5X Afocal Lens
4 3X Afocal Lens
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1.7 System Performance and Data:
The chart below lists the technical specifications and data of
the MUM-14 system. The data contained herein is subject to
change without notice.
ITEM
LIMITS
Electrical Data
Power Source
Battery (1.5V to 3.0V DC max.)
Battery Requirements
(1) AA Alkaline or
(1) CR123 Lithium
Battery Life (AA Alkaline)
20 hrs @ 21°C (70°F)
Battery Life (Lithium)
40 hrs @ 21°C (70°F)
Physical Data
Soft Carrying Case Dimensions
17.8cm x 30.1cm x 7.6cm
(7” x 12” x 3”)
Monocular Dimensions
(L x W x H) Max.
11.4cm x 4.9cm x 7.9cm
(4.5” x 1.9” x 3.1”)
Monocular Weight (w/ battery)
305g (10.7 oz)
Optical Data
Magnification
1.0X
Field of View
40°
Eyepiece of Focus
+4 to -6 diopters
Focus Range
25cm to infinity
Eye Relief
25mm
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1.7 System Performance and Data:
The chart below lists the technical specifications and data of
the MUM-14 system. The data contained herein is subject to
change without notice.
ITEM
LIMITS
Electrical Data
Power Source
Battery (1.5V to 3.0V DC max.)
Battery Requirements (1) AA Alkaline or
(1) CR123 Lithium
Battery Life (AA Alkaline) 20 hrs @ 21°C (70°F)
Battery Life (Lithium) 40 hrs @ 21°C (70°F)
Physical Data
Soft Carrying Case Dimensions 17.8cm x 30.1cm x 7.6cm
(7” x 12” x 3”)
Monocular Dimensions
(L x W x H) Max.
11.4cm x 4.9cm x 7.9cm
(4.5” x 1.9” x 3.1”)
Monocular Weight (w/ battery) 305g (10.7 oz)
Optical Data
Magnification 1.0X
Field of View 40°
Eyepiece of Focus +4 to -6 diopters
Focus Range 25cm to infinity
Eye Relief
25mm
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ITEM LIMITS
Optical Data
Objective Lens f/ 1.2
Resolution > .86 to 1.30 cy/mR
Environmental Data
Operating Temperature -37° C to 54° C
(-35° F to 129° F)
Storage Temperature
-51° C to 71° C
(-60° F to 160° F)
Submersion
20m for 1 hour
Illumination Required Overcast starlight to moonlight
Table 1-3 System Performance and Data, (cont.)
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ITEM
LIMITS
Optical Data
Objective Lens
f/ 1.2
Resolution
> .86 to 1.30 cy/mR
Environmental Data
Operating Temperature
-37° C to 54° C
(-35° F to 129° F)
Storage Temperature
-51° C to 71° C
(-60° F to 160° F)
Submersion
20m for 1 hour
Illumination Required
Overcast starlight to moonlight
Table 1-3 System Performance and Data, (cont.)
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