ATN Night Spirit User manual

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user`s guide
ATN Night Spirit
NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR
NIGHT SPIRIT USER’S GUIDE ( REV. 3, AUGUST 2010)

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is not to be construed as a commitment by ATN Corp.
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OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CAUTION:
BUILT-IN INFRA-RED
ILLUMINATOR
OPERATION SWITCH KNO B
MOUNTING THREAD
3 M TO INFINITY FOCUS
50 M M F 1:1.2 LENS FOR
MA XIMUM C LARIT Y
ONE 1.5V AA OR 3V
LITHIUM BATTERY
±5 DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
ROTATING RUBBER
EYEPIECE
PROTECTIVE COVER/
DAYLIGHT FILTER
5X LENS
Item #ACMNNSPTLS05
INFRA-RED ILLUMINATOR IR450 KIT
Item # ACMUIR45B7
SCOPE ADAPTER MOUNT W/1X LENS
Item #ACMNNSPTAFDT
GOGLE KIT W/1X LENS
Item #ACMNNSPTGK
PICATINNY MOUNT ADAPTER W/1X LENS
Item #ACMNNSPTPCWM
CAMERA-ADAPTER
Item #ACMUCA05
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NATURAL RUBBER LATEX WHICH MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
Caution:
Register your product warranty online at www.atncorp.com/warranty

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• HighQualitylightintensifiertube
•Superfastlenssystemprovidestheuser
with a clear and sharp image
•Built-inInfra-Redilluminatorletsyousee
even in total darkness
•Interchangeablelensesfordifferentmag-
nification
•Ruggedandversatiledesign
•Singleswitchknoboperation
•Camera/camcorder-adaptable
•Weaponmountable
•Headmountableforhands-freeusage
•Flexiblecarryingcase
•UsesoneAAorLithiumbattery
•Weatherresistant
SPECIFICATIONS
Magnification ................................................. 3X (optional 5X)
Lens System .................................................. 50mm F1:1.2
Field of view ................................................... 18°
Diopter adjustment ......................................... ±5
Range of Focus .............................................. 3m to infinity
Power Supply ................................................. 1.5V AA or 3V CR123A Lithium battery
Battery Life ..................................................... 30 hours (15 hours w/IR illuminator)
Operating Temperature .................................. -40°C to +50°C
Storage Temperature ..................................... -50°C to +70°C
Weather resistant ........................................... Yes
Dimensions .................................................... 210x75x60 mm (8.2” x 2.9” x 2.3”)
Weight ............................................................ 0.65kg (1.4 lb)
* ATN reserves the right to change the above specifications at any time without notice
APPLICATION
The Night Spirit is rugged and lightweight night vision monocular. It utilizes multicoated optics
specially coated to gather light to provide bright and clear images. Couple these optics with
state of the art quality image intensifier tubes and the Night Spirit is an excellent compact pocket
scope. The Night Spirit is an amazing combination of versatility, performance, and price.
The Night Spirit night vision monocular is a complex electro-optical system for individual use.
The device consists of the objective lens assembly, eyepiece and the body. The body contains
an image intensifier tube assembly with an integrated high voltage power source and the bat-
tery housing.
Objective lens protective cover is intended to protect the objective lens from dust and
scratches. It also acts 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.
The headgear of goggle kit secures the goggles to the user’s head for night viewing, and pro-
vides freehand support for use with a weapon, protective mask or other purposes. It is adjust-
able and cushioned.
NOTE: Do not test the scope in daylight conditions even with the daylight filter/lens cap on for
more than ten (10) minutes.
FEATURES

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BATTERY INSTALLATION
Install standard AA batteries as follows:
1. Unscrew the battery cap[1].
2. Insert AA battery[2], observing the polarity as indicated.
3. Replace the battery cap and screw cap hand tight.
Install CR123A batteries as follows:
1. Unscrew the battery cap[1].
2. Screw the CR123 battery adapter[3] in to the cap.
3. Insert the battery[4], observing the polarity as indicated.
4. Replace the battery cap and screw cap hand tight.
OPERATION
Take the monocular out of the case.
Rotate the operation knob from “OFF” position to “ON” position to turn the unit on. The pro-
tective lens cover shall be attached to the lens. Do not turn the unit on in daytime without the
protective 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 focusing. You should not have to readjust the
diopter. Remember that focusing range starts from 3 m.
To turn the unit off, rotate the operation knob from “ON” to “OFF” position.
FOCUSING
To focus the Night Spirit first you will need to adjust the diopter. Simply turn the diopter clock-
wise until it stops. Then, while looking through the diopter at an object, slowly turn the diopter
back counter clockwise until the grain on the image becomes 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 become 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.
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OPER ATION KNOB

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BUILT-IN INFRA-RED ILLUMINATOR
Infra-red illuminators, or IR illuminators, are common to
night vision. The IR light greatly enhances the perfor-
mance of the Night Spirit while remaining almost invisible
to a naked eye.
To turn the built-in IR on, draw and rotate the operation
knob to “IR” position.
It is important to remember that the IR illuminator is
simply an infra-red light sourc e, and like any lig ht source,
it may loose its effectiveness over a great distance.
FLIP-UP HEADSET (OPTIONAL)
The headgear of goggle kit secures the goggles to the user’s head for night viewing, and pro-
vides freehand support for use with a weapon, protective mask or other purposes. It is adjust-
able and cushioned.
OBJECTIVE LENS REPLACING
Replace the standard 3X objective lens of Night Spirit to the 1X lens for using with headgear.
CAUTION: Make sure that the unit is turned off.
Unscrew the standard 3X objective lens and screw 1X lens to the free place.
FITTING THE HEADGEAR
1. Fit the headgear to your head size. Adjust the headgear first
before attaching the Night Spirit to it.
2. Loosen all the straps and place the headgear on your head.
3. Tighten the straps until the headgear fits firmly.
4. Remove the already adjusted headgear from your head.
Now you are ready to mount the Night Spirit on to your headgear.
UNIT INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
1. Push button [2] and insert the bracket [4] of the transfer piece [6] to the rail of the headset [3].
2. Adjust an estimated eye relief.
There are two threaded holes [9] in
the transfer piece. Change position
of fixation thumb-screw[8] to other
hole for eye relief adjustment.
3. In s t all t h e N i g ht Spir i t o nto t h e tra n s -
fer piece. Screw the fixation thumb-
screw [8] of the transfer piece into
the mount hole [10] of unit body.
4. Choose the angular position of
unit for right or left eye. Loosen the
angular fixation knob [5]. Adjust
monocular angular position. Tighten
the fixation knob.
5. Place the headgear with Night Spirit
onto your head.
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6. Loosen the knob [7] and move the
unit along the rail [3] for precise eye
relief adjustment. Fixate the knob
[7] in the needed position.
If you need increase the eye relief of
your goggles additionally, you can
displace the bracket on the top of
transfer piece.
7. Unscrew the screw [14] and detach
the end-cap [13] from the bracket of
transfer piece.
8. Unscrew the 2 screws [12] and
detach the bracket from the transfer
piece.
9. Turn the bracket 180 degrees.
10. Screw the 2 screws [12] back into
place.
11.Put the end-cap [13] on to the
place. Screw the screw [14] in to the
place.
FLIP-UP MECHANISM
The Night Spirit headset has a flip-up mechanism. Push the button [1] on the side of mount and
lift the unit up until the unit fixates in the top position. Push same button to lower Night Spirit to
viewing position.
WARNING: It is critical that the goggles be turned off manually before placing them in the flipped
up position in order to avoid detection by the enemy.
PICATINNY MOUNT ADAPTER WITH
1X LENS (OPTIONAL)
The Night Spirit may be mounted behind a variety of
daytime night vision compatible holo/reflex sights (i.e.
EOTech or Aimpoint) utilizing the Picatinny mount
adapter with 1x lens.
WARNING: Do not use non-night vision compatible
sights. May cause damage to night spirit. This damage
is not covered by warranty.
To mount Night Spirit perform the following:
1. Replace the standard 3X objective lens of Night Spirit to the 1X lens for using with head-
gear.
2. Mount the cleat to the body of Night Spirit.
3. Loosen the clamping knob on the weapon mount. Position the monocular mount onto the
weapon’s mounting rail, behind daytime sight adjust the fore/aft position of the monocular
as necessary by loosening the clamping knob and repositioning the weapon mount on the
rail. Tighten by turning the clamping knob.
4. Align the monocular and the weapon mount. Slide the monocular rearwards until the align-
ment boss aligns with the alignment groove on the weapon mount. Push until the monocular
locks into the weapon mount.
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SCOPE ADAPTER MOUNT WITH 1X LENS
(OPTIONAL)
The Night Spirit may be mounted to a variety of
daytime scopes/telescopes utilizing the Scope
Adapter Mount.
1. Replace the standard 3X objective lens
of Night Spirit to the 1X lens for using with
headgear.
2. Loosen the adapter fixing screws [1].
3. Put the insert into the adapter (ATN sup-
plies inserts of different sizes for their cou-
pling with 38 mm to 43 mm eyepieces).
4. Now attach the monocular to the bracket [2] and tighten fixation knob [4] .
5. Push a daytime riflescope or telescope eyepiece into the adapter attached to the monocu-
lar, making sure a small space is left between the scope eyepiece and the monocular front
lens.
6. Tighten the adapter screw [1] securely.
WARNING: Do not use with illuminated reticle daytime scopes. May cause damage to night
spirit. This damage is not covered by warranty.
450 MW INFRA-RED ILLUMINATOR (OPTIONAL)
Infra-red (IR) Illuminators are common for night vision tech-
nology. The IR light greatly enhances the performance of your
device, while remaining almost totally invisible to the naked
eye. Staying in the dark, switch on your night vision device.
If the visibility is low, you may use ATN IR450 to improve the
situation. Still, you should remember that the IR illuminator
is just a source of infrared light so the greater is the chosen
range of observation, the lesser its brightness becomes.
IR450 Infrared Illuminator can be mounted with PS-22 onto
the Picatinny Rail, Platform Ring, BAM system or on to the
weapon bases.
IR450 Installation:
1. Attach the IR450 adapter to the Night Spirit. Screw the screw of adapter into the mounting
thread of device.
2. Place the IR450 onto the rail of adapter. Screw the fixing nut of IR50 mount tightly.
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ADAPTER BATTERY HOUSING
FIXING NUT
IR ELEVATION
ADJUSTMENT
IR WINDAGE
ADJUSTMENT
IR FOCUSING
NUT
POWER LED INDICATOR
ALLEN KEY
WRENCH
IR BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT
BATTERY
HOUSING CAP
NUT
CONTROL PANEL
WRENCH
TO TIGHTEN
NUT
TO LOOSEN NUT

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The ATN IR450 is powered with one CR123A lithium battery. To install the battery unscrew the
cap of the battery housing and insert the battery following the polarity arrows marked on the
housing. Put the cap in place.
The IR-450 illuminator has a control panel with two buttons. To switch the IR illumina-
tor on/off press “+” and “-” buttons simultaneously. When the IR illuminator is switched on
you can see the green LED lit on the back side of IR450. By pushing the buttons “+” and
“-” you may adjust the IR brightness.
The IR beam is focusable to change the field of coverage. To change the beam width slightly
turn the IR lens.
You may need adjust the focusing of the IR beam to change the field of coverage. Do it by
slightly rotating the IR lens. The windage and elevation screws help adjust the direction of the
IR beam from the IR450 in order to focus on the scene observed in the viewfinder of your NVD.
Use the included Allen wrench to rotate the adjusting screws until the IR beam is centered.
Please remember the adjustments should be performed under night light conditions only.
5X LENS (OPTIONAL)
The additional 5X Lens for Night Spirit transform it to
5X night vision monocular.
To install 5X lens unscrew the objective lens of Night
Spirit and screw 5X Lens instead of it.
CAMERA ADAPTER (OPTIONAL)
To use your Night Spirit with a 35 mm camera or camcorder you will need the following:
1. If you plan to use a camcorder then your camcorder must have a MACRO feature. Most
modern camcorders today have a MACRO feature built-in.
2. If you plan to use a 35mm camera, you will need a MACRO lens. If you
don’t have one, we advise that you contact your local camera store.
3. You may or may not need a STEP-UP or STEP-DOWN ring in order to
adapt the camera adapter to your lens. NOTE: The camera adapter
comes with 37 mm and 52 mm threads. If you need other sizes your
local camera store should be able to help.
Remove the rubber eyecup from the Night Spirit.
Screw the camera adapter onto the front of the lens on your Video camera’s lens or your 35mm
camera’s lens.
Loosen the three set screws on the camera adapter.
Place the camera adapter over the Night Spirit’s eyepiece.
Tighten the three set screws to fit snugly to the Night Spirit’s eyepiece
You may need to focus the 35 mm camera or video camera in combination with the Night Spirit
in order to get the sharpest possible image.
We suggest that you find an open space to work in. Focus the Night Spirit so that the scene is
at its sharpest. For best results you should disable the auto focus (if any) on either the 35mm
camera or the video camera and manually focus the 35mm camera or the video camera. Once
the image is sharp, then simply adjust the Night Spirit’s front lens to change focus.
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* An important part to remember is that you are not taking a picture of an object that is far away
from you, but you are actually taking a picture of a phosphorous screen of the Night Spirit that is
only 2-3 inches away.
STORAGE AND CARE
•Ifthedevicewillnotbeinuseforextendedperiodoftime(morethan10days)removethe
battery.
•Avoidtouchingof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NightSpirit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functionality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 Night Spirit 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.
•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.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Q: Flashes, flickers, or clicking occur while operating
S: If it occurs within the first five minutes of inserting new batteries, it is normal and the device
will resume normal operation soon thereafter. If it occurs for more than 10 minutes, contact for
service instructions.
Q: Dark spots on screen.
S: These are either cosmetic blemishes in the intensifier tube or dust particles.
Q: Screen becomes darker than at previous use.
S: Replace batteries. If problem persists, contact your dealer or other authorized service
representative for service instructions.
Q: Image not clear.
S: Adjust objective lens, and /or the eyepiece.

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TUBE MAINTANANCE/REPLACEMENT
Tube maintenance / replacement is to be per formed by qualified te chnicians only. These
procedures attempted by non-qualified personnel will void warranty.
1. Unscrew the eyepiece [6] from the case of device [1].
2. Unscrew the lock ring [5] from the case of device.
3. Extract the ring [4] from the case of device.
3. Extract the light guide [3] from the case of device.
4. Extract the tube [2] to be replaced from the case of device [1] .
5. Introduce the new tube [2] into the case of device [1] .
6. Set the light guide [3] onto the place in the case.
6. Set the ring [4] onto the place in the case.
7. Screw the lock ring [5] into the case of device.
8. Screw the eyepiece [6] into the case of device [1] .
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2 YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under
normal use for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of purchase. In the event a defect that is covered
by the foregoing warranty occurs during the applicable period stated above, ATN, at its option, will ei-
ther repair or replace the product, and such action on the part of ATN shall be the full extent of ATN’s li-
ability, and the Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy. This warranty does not cover a product (a) used
in other than its normal and customary manner; (b) subjected to misuse; (c) subjected to alterations,
modifications or repairs by the Customer of by any party other than ATN without prior written consent of
ATN; (d) special order or “close-out” merchandise or merchandise sold “as-is” by either ATN or the ATN
dealer; or (e) merchandise that has been discontinued by the manufacturer and either parts or replace-
ment units are not available due to reasons beyond the control of ATN. ATN shall not be responsible for
any defects or damage that in ATN’s opinion is a result from the mishandling, abuse, misuse, improper
storage or improper operation, including use in conjunction with equipment which is electrically or
mechanically incompatible with or of inferior quality to the product, as well as failure to maintain the en-
vironmental conditions specified by the manufacturer. C U STO M ER IS HER E BY N OT I FI ED THAT OP-
ERAT I ON OF THE EQUI PM E NT DURI NG DAY L IGHT HOU R S O R UNDER AN Y E XCESSI V E L I GHT
CONDITIONS MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE UNIT AND
SA I D DAM AGE W ILL N OT BE COVERED UN D ER T HIS WARR ANT Y. This warranty is extended only
to the original purchaser. Any breach of this warranty shall be waived unless the customer notifies ATN
at the address noted below within the applicable warranty period.
The customer understands and agrees that except for the foregoing warranty, no other warranties
written or oral, statutory, expressed or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or
fitness for a particular purpose, shall apply to the product. All such implied warranties are hereby and
expressly disclaimed.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
ATN will not be liable for any claims, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses, damages or liabili-
ties arising out of the use of this product. Operation and use of the product are the sole responsibility of
the Customer. ATN’s sole undertaking is limited to providing the products and services outlined herein
in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The provision of products sold and
services performed by ATN to the Customer shall not be interpreted, construed, or regarded, either
expressly or implied, as being for the benefit of or creating any obligation toward any third par ty of legal
entity outside ATN and the Customer; ATN’s obligations under this Agreement extend solely to the
Customer. ATN’s liability hereunder for damages, regardless of the form or action, shall not ex-
cee d t h e fe es or ot he r charg e s paid to ATN by t he customer or custo m er’s de ale r. ATN sh all not ,
in any eve nt , be liable for special, indir e ct, incidental, or conseque ntial damag es , including , but
not limi te d to, l ost income, lost revenue, or lost profit , whether such damages wer e fores e eable
or not at the time of purchase, and whether or not such damages arise out of a breach of war-
ranty, a breach of agreement, negligence, strict liability or any other theory of liability.
PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION
In order to validate the warranty on your product, ATN must receive a completed Product Warranty
Registration Card for each unit or complete warranty registration on our website at www.atncorp.com.
Please complete the included form and immediately mail it to our Service Center: ATN Corporation,
1341 San Mateo Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
To obtain warranty service on your unit, End-user must notify ATN service department by calling
800-910-2862 or 650-989-5100 or via e-mail [e-mail] to receive a Return Merchandise
Authorization number (RMA). When returning please take or send the product, postage paid, with
a copy of your sales receipt to our service center, ATN Corporation at the address noted above. All
merchandise must be fully insured with the correct postage; ATN will not be responsible for improper
postage or, missing or damaged merchandise during shipment. When sending product back, please
clearly mark the RMA# on the outside of the shipping box. Please include a letter that indicates your
RMA#, Name, Return Address, reason for service return, Contact information such as valid telephone
numbers and /or e-mail address and proof of purchases that will help us to establish the valid star t date
of the warranty. Product merchandise returns that do not have an RMA listed may be refused or a
significant delay in processing may occur. Estimated Warrant y ser vice time is 10 -20 bu siness days.
End-user/customer is responsible for postage to ATN for warranty service. ATN will cover return post-
age/shipping after warranty repair to end-user/customer only if product is covered by aforementioned
warranty. ATN will return product after warranty service by domestic UPS ground and/or domestic mail.
Any other requested, required or international shipping method the postage/shipping fee will be the
responsibility of the end-user/customer.
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