ATN NVG-7 User manual

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TECHNOLOGIES
NETWORK
CORP.
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NVG7

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ATN Corp. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this book.
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Built-in infra-red
illuminator
1’ to Infinity focus
35mm F 1:1.2 lens
for maximum clarity
One 1.5 volt
battery
Single operation
button
5 Diopter

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 inaccuracies that may appear in this book.
©2002 ATN Corp. All right reserved. 2
FEATURES
• High Quality US 2nd or 3rd gen. light intensifier tube
• Super fast lens system provides the user with a clear and sharp image
• Dual eye viewing system for long viewing sessions
• Built-in Infra Red illuminator lets you see even in total darkness
• Interchangeble lenses for different magnification
• Head or helmet mounted for hands free use
• Rugged and versatile design
• Easy to use digital controls
• Two years warranty (optional extended warranty)
SPECIFICATIONS
Magnification .................................................. 1X (4X with doubler)
Intensifier tube ................................................ US Gen. 2+ or Gen.3
Detection range .............................................. 100(Gen.2) or 180(Gen.3) m/y
Recognition range .......................................... 150(Gen.2) or 200(Gen.3) m/y
Lens System ................................................... 35 mm; F1:1.2
Field of view .................................................... 40°
Range of Focus............................................... 0.25m to 
Power Supply.................................................. 1.5 volt AA size
Battery Life ..................................................... 10 hours
Operating Temp..............................................-30°F to +110°F
Dimensions..................................................... 172x62x102 mm (6.7” x 2.5” x 4”)
Weight............................................................. 0.45kg (0.9 lb)
APPLICATION
Compact and lightweight, the NVG-7 night vision goggles are similar to the widely available
PVS-7 goggles (standard PVS-7 is 50% heavier and 100% larger). Rugged (metal not plastic),
and a top-notch performer the NVG7 is an exceptional choice for hands free usage.
The NVG-7 goggles have a built in IR for total darkness with indicator “ON” light within the FOV
and a flip-up headset.
The NVG7 is available with a wide range of image intensifier options to meet a wide array of
specification requirements.
The NVG-7 night vision goggles is a complex opticoelectronic system for individual use. The
device consists of the objective lens assembly, eyepiece and the body. The body contains a
image intensifier tube assembly with an integrated high voltage power source and the battery
housing.
Objective lens protective cover (not shown) is intended to protect the objective lens from dust
and scratches. It also will act as a daylight filter, allowing you to test the scope in daylight or
other bright light situations. The pinhole in the center of the protective cover allows the user to
check the operation ability of the device in daylight conditions.
NOTE: Do not test the scope in daylight conditions even with the daylight filter/lens cap on for
more than ten (10) minutes.

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OPERATION
• Take the monocular out of the case.
• Install the battery into the housing with the polarity order as shown on the scope. Battery
Type: 1.5 Volt, AA size .
• Press the button (short press - less than 1.5 sec.) to turn the unit on by the protective lens
cover still attached to the lens. Do not turn the unit on in the daytime without the protec-
tive lens cap on. You should see green glow in the eyepiece.
• Observe the scene and adjust the diopter for optimal image clarity.
• You may now enter a dark environment or simply shut the lights off in order to darken the room.
• Next, remove the lens cap/daylight filter. Adjust the front lens for the distance of the focus.
You should not have to readjust the diopter.
• To turn the unit off, push the button again by short press (less than 1.5 sec.).
FOCUSING
To focus the NVG-7, first you will need to adjust
the diopter. Simply turn the diopter clockwise until
it stops. Then, while looking throught the diopter
at an object, slowly turn the diopter back counter
clockwise until the grain in the image is sharp.
NOTE: We suggest that you focus the diopter
during daylight with the filter on.
Next focus the front lens until the image and the
grain are both sharp. When you are in low-light
conditions and the daylight filter is off, you may
focus the front lens to receive sharp image, the
diopter should not be adjusted.
NOTE: The front lens should be readjusted as you
view objects at different distances.
INFRA-RED ILLUMINATOR
Infra-red illuminators, or IR illuminators, are common to
night vision. The IR light greatly enhances the perform-
ance of the NVG-7 while remaining almost totally invis-
ible to the naked eye.
The NVG-7 goggles have a built in IR with indicator “ON”
light within the FOV. To turn the IR on, push the button
by long press (more than 1.5 sec.). It is important to
remember that the IR illuminator is simply an infra red
light source, and like any light source, it may loose its
effectiveness over a great distance.
To turn the IR off, push the button again by long press
(more than 1.5 sec.).
NOTE: The IR will automatically turn off when the unit’s power is turned off.
Built-in Infra-red
Illuminators
Diopter adjasting
Lens focus
adjusting

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FLIPUP HEADSET
PART I
1) The first step that you want to take in mounting NVG-7 on your head is to fit the headgear to
your size. Adjust the headgear fist befor attaching the NVG-7 to it.
2) Loosen all the straps and plase the headgear on
your head.
3) You will want to tighten the straps.
PART II
Now you are ready to mount the NVG-7 on to your
headgear.
1) Remove the already adjausted headgear from your
head.
2) Slide the NVG-7 on to the rail.
F100 FRONT LENS (o pt i o n a l)
The NVG-7 with F100 front lens can be used as a powerful night
vision bi-ocular.. To change the front lens unscrew the front lens
off the body of the NVG-7 (make sure that the unit is turned off).
Screw the F100 lens.
STORAGE AND CARE
• If the device is not to be used for extended period of time (more than 10 days) remove the
battery.
• Avoid touching lenses. If fingerprints or traces of dirt or dust appear, clean their surface with
a Photographic lens cleaning tissue.
• Keep lens cap/daylight filter on when not in use.
• The NVG-7 is not harmful to the user or the environment.
• Do not disassemble except to clean the front lens and eyepiece: it will void your warranty.
• Evaluate the scope function by looking through it in a lit environment with the daylight filter
lens cap on. Never use in daylight without the daylight filter lens cap on.
• Never point the NVG-7 at a bright light source.
• Adverse atmospheric conditions such as fog, smog, or haze and a lack of ambient light
(moon or starlight) may diminish the effective viewing distance.
F100 Front Lens