American Technologies Network ATN NVM14 User manual
ATN NVM14
operator’s manual
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OPERATOR’S MANUAL (NVM14-007) REVISION 7 - MARCH 2011
The information in this manual furnished for information use only, is subject to
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SAFETY SUMMARY
CAUTIONS
handled carefully at all times to prevent damage.
your fingers.
lens paper can damage the coating.
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tive lens when the monocular is not in use or when checked out
in daylight conditions.
eye for use during conditions of extreme darkness. However,
the light from the illuminator can be detected by others when
using night vision devices.
If you use the rubber eyecaps for a long period of time, you may
suffer skin inflammation. If you develop any symptoms, consult
a doctor immediately.
This producT conTains naTur al rubber l aTex which may
cause allergic reacTions.
CAUTION:
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EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
To avoid physical and equipment damage when using the ATN
NVM-14, carefully read and understand the following safety pre-
cautions.
etc.) to operate. The level of performance depends upon the level
of light.
under trees, in building shadows, etc.
darkened areas.
smoke.
NOTES
are not recommended, as operating life will be severely reduced.
Lithium-iron disulfide 1.5V AA batteries or equivalent should be
meters when additional illumination is needed.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section Title Page
Safety Summary a
Table Of Contents i
ii
List of Tables iii
How To Use This Manual iv
Section I General Information 1-1
II Equipment Description 2-1
III Mounting Procedures
IV Operating Procedures 4-1
VOperational Defects 5-1
VI Maintenance 6-1
Appendix A End Item Components A-1
Appendix B Repair Parts List B-1
Index IND-1
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LIST OF FIGURES
Figure Title Page
1-1 Multi-Use Night Vision monocular 1-2
2-1 ATN NVM-14 Kit Components 2-4
2-2 ATN NVM-14 Optional Components 2-4
Attaching ATN NVM-14 to Head Mount
Attaching ATN NVM-14 to Helmet 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
Mounting camcorder to the ATN NVM-14
Attaching Adapter to ATN NVM-14
Attaching ATN NVM-14 to Mil-Spec Headmount
Pair of ATN NVM-14 with Dual Bridge Adapter on the
Mil-Spec Headmount
Mounting Bi-ocular to the ATN NVM-14
4-1
4-2 AA Battery Installation
4-4
4-4 Infrared (IR) Illuminator Operations 4-5
5-1 Shading 5-2
5-2 Edge Glow
Bright Spots and Emission Points 5-4
5-4 5-5
5-5 5-6
6-1 Removal and Installation of Browpad
6-2 Removal and Installation of Chinstrap
Removal and Installation of Chin Cup 6-10
6-4 Maintenance/ Replacement of the tube in the NVM-14 6 -11
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LIST OF TABLES
Table Title Page
2-1 Specification
2-2 ATN NVM-14 Major Components 2-5
ATN NVM-14 Accessory packages 2-6
2-4 Goggle Kit 2-6
2-5 Advanced Package 1 2-6
2-6 Advanced Package 2 2-7
2-7 Select Package 1 2-7
Select Package 2 2-7
2-7
2-10 5x Bi-ocular Kit 2-7
4-1 Estimated Battery Life 4-2
6-1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Service
for the ATN NVM-14
6-2
6-2 Operator Troubleshooting for the ATN NVM-14 6-6
A-1 ATN NVM-14 End Item Components A-1
B-1 ATN NVM-14 Repair Parts List B-1
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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.
Components of End Item are in Appendix A.
Repair Parts List is in Appendix B.
1-1
SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION
1-2
Figure 1-1
ATN NVM-14 - Multi-Use Night Vision Monocular
1-1 GENERAL INFORMATION
A. TYPE OF MANUAL
Operator (Including Repair Parts List).
B. MODEL NUMBER AND BASIC DESCRIPTION
ATN NVM-14 – Multi-Use Night Vision Monocular
C. SUPPLIER
American Technologies Network Corp.
,
D. PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT
To provide the user with the ability to observe at night
under moonlight and starlight conditions. The ATN NVM-14
can be handheld, head mounted, helmet mounted or
weapon mounted to enable walking, surveillance, security,
map reading, vehicle maintenance, and administering first
aid. The unit allows for horizontal and vertical adjustments
when head or helmet mounted and is also equipped with an
infrared light-emitting source.
1-4
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.
1-3 TECHNICAL INFORMATION
contact.
1-4 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
BAT - Battery
Illum - Illuminator
IR - Infrared
mm - Millimeters
NVG’s - Night Vision Goggles
2-1
SECTION II
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
2-2
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. The device is also equipped with an infrared light-
emitting source.
NVM-14 Night Vision Monocular utilizes the principle of intensi-
fication of the residual light which is reflected from the surround-
ing objects. The optical system of the monocular consists of: an
objective lens, an image intensifier tube and an eyepiece.
Even under unsteady brightness conditions, Automatic Bright-
ness Control System always keeps the IIT brightness level con-
stant.
NOTE
Automatic Brightness Control System do not protect a device
from damage by bright light sources (a fire, headlights of the
automobile, lanterns, etc.). Do not point the device at a bright
light source.
The Automatic Protective System controls the existing illumina-
tion level through the photo receiver. If the illumination level sur-
will shut off automatically.
The scope is equipped with the Automatic Shut-off System.
This system tracks when the scope is not used (the controls are
not touched for 60 minutes continuous) and shuts the unit off
automatically.
Built-in IR Illuminator makes it possible to observe the objects
when the monocular works in the conditions of low light or total
darkness.
The eyepiece incorporates several LED indicators:
- RED – ser ves as an IR Illuminator Indicator and an Batter y Low
Indicator at a time. IR is on when the indicator light becomes
stable. If the indicator light star ts 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.
2-2 WEIGHT, DIMENSIONS, AND
PERFORMANCE
TABLE 2-1 SPECIFICATION
WEIGHT AND DIMENSION
Length 120 mm
Height
PERFOMANCE
Magnification 1X
f-Number 1.2
40 degrees
Eyepiece Diopter Adj. -6 to +2
Eye Relief 25 mm
0.25 m to innity
Voltage
Power Requirements
IR Illumination Range
CONTINUOUS OPERATION
60 hours (Gen. 2+)
2-4
2-3 DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR
COMPONENTS
Figure 2-1
ATN NVM-14 Kit Components
13
10
7
3
4
6
5
2
Figure 2-2
ATN NVM-14 Optional Components
1 2
9
7
8
65
4
11 12 13
14 15
8
16 17 18
19 20
21 22 23
2-5
TABLE 2-2 ATN NVM-14 MAJOR COMPONENTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Kit Components
1Multi-Use Night Vision monocular
2Lens Cap
Eyecup
4Soft Carrying Case
5Operator's Manual
6
7Battery Adapter
Neck Cord
Optional Components
1
25X Lens
4Camera/Camcorder Adapter
5
6Demist Shield
7
IR-450-B4
Mil-Spec Head Mount Assembly Kit
10 Dual Bridge Adapter for Mil-Spec Headmount
11 Goggle Kit
12 Helmet Mount
Brow Pads
14 MICH Helmet Mount Kit
15 PASGT Helmet Mount Kit
16
17 Scope Adapter Mount with Inserts
Shoulder Strap
Life Tracker System
20 Dual Bridge
21 Bi-ocular
22
Hard Shipping/Storage Case
2-6
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
ACMPAN14LS05 5x Lens
ACMPAN14CA Camera Adapter
ACMPAN14KB05 5x Bi-ocular kit
ACMPAN14DB Dual Bridge
Scope Adapter Mount
ACMPAN14HMNT Universal Helmet Mount Kit
ACMPAN14HMNM MICH Helmet Mount Kit
ACMPAN14HMNP PAGST Helmet Mount Kit
ACMUIR45B4 IR450-B4
ACMPAN14LTS Life Tracker System
TABLE 2-4. GOGGLE KIT
DESCRIPTION ITEM ( FIG. 2-2)
(Automatic power-off in up position) 11
TABLE 2-5. ADVANCED PACKAGE 1
DESCRIPTION ITEM ( FIG. 2-2)
11
Demist Shield 6
7
Brow Pads (2)
Shoulder Strap
Camera Adapter 4
1
Mil Spec. Hard Case
2-7
TABLE 2-6. ADVANCED PACKAGE 2
DESCRIPTION ITEM ( FIG. 2-2)
11
Demist Shield 6
7
Brow Pads (2)
Shoulder Strap
Camera Adapter 4
1
Mil Spec. Hard Case
16
TABLE 2-7. SELECT PACKAGE 1
DESCRIPTION ITEM ( FIG. 2-2)
11
Demist Shield 6
7
Brow Pads (2)
Shoulder Strap
TABLE 2-8. SELECT PACKAGE 2
DESCRIPTION ITEM ( FIG. 2-2)
11
Demist Shield 6
7
Brow Pads (2)
Shoulder Strap
16
TABLE 2-9. 3X BI-OCULAR KIT
DESCRIPTION ITEM ( FIG. 2-2)
Bi-ocular Eyepiece 21
1
IR450-B4
TABLE 2-10. 5X BI-OCULAR KIT
DESCRIPTION ITEM ( FIG. 2-2)
Bi-ocular Eyepiece 21
5x Lens 5
IR450-B4
STANDARD KIT COMPONENTS
1) Multi-Use Night Vision Monocular
The monocular night vision device with 1x magnifica-
tion.
2) Lens Cap
A cap used to protect the lens and for testing the unit
in the daylight.
3) Eyecup
A rubber cup used to protect eyepiece and for opera-
tor comfort.
4) Soft Carrying Case
A protective bag used to store ATN NVM-14 and
accessories.
5) Operators Manual
Provides equipment description, use of operator con-
trols and preventative maintenance checks and ser-
vice.
6) Battery 123A Lithium
7) Battery Adapter
and AA size batteries used to power the unit.
8) Neck Cord
OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
1) 3X Afocal Lens
Attaches to the ATN NVM-14 for enhanced range per-
2) 5X Lens
Attaches to the ATN NVM-14 for enhanced range per-
3) 8X Lens
Attaches to the ATN NVM-14 for enhanced range per-
formance. Tripod mountable.
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