ATN OTS-30 User manual

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ATN OTS-30
THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM
ATN OTS-60

Manual (OTS-30, OTS-60 ver. 2011) Revision 1 - 2011
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.
© 2011 ATN Corp. All right reserved.

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SAFETY SUMMARY
STUDY CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL BEFORE TURNING ON
AND OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
CAUTIONS
The ATN OTS-30 and ATN OTS-60 thermal imaging systems
are precision optical-electronic instruments and requires care-
ful handling. To provide safe use of the systems the following
instructions should be observed:
• Do not dismantle the device.
• Keep the device clean; protect it from moisture, sharp tem-
perature drops and shocks.
• Be careful not to touch the glass surfaces. If you put finger-
prints on, or contaminate the glass surfaces, use only clean
and soft materials to clean it.
• Do not leave the device in on position during stops in opera-
tion.
• Remove the battery from the device for the period of stor-
age.
This producT conTains naTural rubber laTex which
may cause allergic reacTions
CAUTION :

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WARNING
Do not permanently attach the camera to dynamic-mount applica-
tions that continuously transmit vibration (such as on vehicles or
heavy machinery).
WARNING
Do not point the camera directly at any high-intensity objects that
you must not view with your eyes (such as the sun or a welding
arc). If you do, you will damage the camera.
WARNING
Operating OTS outside of its specified operating temperature
range or voltage range can cause permanent damage and will
void the warranty.
WARNING
Use the power button to turn the camera off before you remove
power (remove batteries).
WARNING
OTS operates over a wide operating temperature range (-30°C
to +60°C). Not all AA batteries are specified over this same tem-
perature span. Check the manufacturer’s specifications of your
selected battery to verify the valid temperature range.
WARNING
Do not use any battery other than a CR-123A lithium battery. DO
NOT use any battery(ies) providing a (combined) voltage greater
than 3.0 volts.
WARNING
Do not install batteries of different types (lithium with lithium-ion
rechargeable). All batteries must be of the same type.
WARNING
Always replace ALL 2 batteries. If you install new batteries with
used batteries, the result may be dangerous.

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WARNING
Do not replace batteries in a possibly explosive environment,
such as a gas station (or any place where you must turn off your
vehicle engine). If you do, sparks can cause an explosion.
WARNING
Remove the batteries before you store the camera for extended
periods (2 weeks or more).
WARNING
Do not carry batteries in pockets containing metal objects such as
coins, keys, etc. Metal objects can cause the batteries to short cir-
cuit and become very hot. In the case of lithium batteries, a short
circuit could cause them to explode.
WARNING
Observe battery manufacturer’s guidelines for safe handling and
proper disposal of batteries.
EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
• The OTS detector spectral band (7 to 14 mkm) provides a better
penetration through smoke, smog, dust, water vapor etc.
• Infrared radiation does not travel through glass and therefore the
scope does not sense objects if they are behind a glass window.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SECTION I. INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1 General Information 1-2
1.1.1. Scope 1-2
1.1.2. Reports 1-2
1.1.3. Storage 1-2
1.1.4. Warranty Information 1-3
1.2. Description and Data 1-5
1.2.1. Description 1-5
1.2.2. OTS Standard Components 1-6
1.2.3. OTS Optional Components 1-8
1.2.4. Specifications 1-8
1.2.5. Mechanical Functions 1-9
1.2.6. Optical Functions 1-10
1.2.7. Electrical Functions 1-10
SECTION II. ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION 2-1
2.1. Preparation 2-2
2.1.1. Preparation for use 2-2
2.1.2. Examination for operation 2-3
2.2. Assembly 2-4
2.2.1. Video Output 2-4
2.2.2. 2X Afocal Lens 2-4
SECTION III. OPERATION 3-1
3.1. General Information 3-2
3.1.1. General 3-2
3.1.2. Controls 3-2
3.2. Operating procedure 3-3
3.2.1. Turning On 3-3
3.2.2. Focusing 3-3
3.2.3. Polarity and Color Modes 3-4
3.2.4. Brightness 3-4
3.2.5. E-Zoom 3-4

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3.2.6. Recalibrate Switch 3-4
3.2.7. Shut Down Operations 3-4
SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 4-1
4.1. Preventive Maintenance Checks
and Services (PMCS) 4-2
4.1.1. Purpose of PMCS 4-2
4.1.2. Frequency of Performing PMCS 4-2
4.2. Troubleshooting 4-4
4.2.1. General 4-4
4.2.2. Troubleshooting Procedures 4-4
4.3. Maintenance Procedures 4-6
4.3.1. Scope Maintenance 4-6
4.3.2. Cleaning Procedures 4-6
4.3.3. Preparing for Extended Storage 4-7
Appendix A. Spare Parts List A-1

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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION

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1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1.1. SCOPE
This manual contains instructions for use in operating and main-
taining the ATN OTS-30 and ATN OTS-60 thermal imaging sys-
tems. Throughout this manual, the ATN OTS-30 and ATN OTS-60
will be referred to as the scope or OTS.
1.1.2. REPORTS
Reports from the user on recommendations for improvements are
encouraged. Send reports to the address below.
American Technologies Network Corp.
1341 San Mateo Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
[phone]
[phone]
[phone] fax
[e-mail]
www.atncorp.com
1.1.3. STORAGE
Storage of OTS should be done in the factory packing and after a
thorough PMCS as outlined in Section 4.1. of this manual. This will
ensure the scope remains in mission ready condition during stor-
age. Battery should be stored separately from the scope.
The scope should not be placed on the floor, in any area exposed
to high temperatures or direct sunlight. Presence of acid and al-
kaline vapor, as well as of other aggressive admixtures in the air
is unacceptable.

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1.1.4. WARRANTY INFORMATION
ONE YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in material
and workmanship under normal use for a period of 1 (one) 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 either
repair or replace the product, and such action on the part of ATN shall be the
full extent of ATN’s liability, 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, modi-
fications 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 environmental conditions specified by the manufac-
turer. 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 express-
ly disclaimed.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
ATN will not be liable for any claims, actions, suits, proceedings, costs,
expenses, damages or liabilities arising out of the use of this product. Op-
eration 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 Agree-
ment. The provision of products sold and services performed by ATN to
the Customer shall not be interpreted, construed, or regarded, either ex-
pressly or implied, as being for the benefit of or creating any obligation
toward any third party of legal entity outside ATN and the Customer; ATN’s
obligations under this Agreement extend solely to the Customer. ATN’s li-
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not exceed the fees or other charges paid to ATN by the customer or
customer’s dealer. ATN shall not, in any event, be liable for special,
indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including, but not
limited to, lost income, lost revenue, or lost profit, whether such dam-
ages were foreseeable or not at the time of purchase, and whether
or not such damages arise out of a breach of warranty, 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 com-
plete 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 ser-
vice 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 Corpora-
tion at the address noted above. All merchandise must be fully insured
with the correct postage; ATN will not be responsible for improper post-
age or, missing or damaged merchandise during shipment. When sending
product back, please clearly mark the RMA# on the outside of the ship-
ping box. Please include a letter that indicates your RMA#, Name, Return
Address, reason for service return, Contact information such as valid tele-
phone numbers and/or e-mail address and proof of purchases that will help
us to establish the valid start date of the warranty. Product merchandise
returns that do not have an RMA listed may be refused or a signifi-
cant delay in processing may occur. Estimated Warranty service time is
10-20 business days. End-user/customer is responsible for postage to ATN
for warranty service. ATN will cover return postage/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 interna-
tional shipping method the postage/shipping fee will be the responsibility
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1.2. DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1.2.1. DESCRIPTION
A. PURPOSE
The OTS-30 and OTS-60 have raised the standard for affordable,
small, lightweight thermal imaging viewers. They’re pocket-sized,
rugged and durable. These units are built around stateof-the-art
uncooled thermal imaging technology. They offer superior perfor-
mance, compact size, comfort of wear, and cost efficiency, mak-
ing them the perfect choice for most any thermal imaging applica-
tion. The ATN OTS-30 and OTS-60 are ideal for home security,
public safety, first responder and security operations.
Figure 1-1. ATN OTS Thermal Imaging System
B. FEATURES
The ATN OTS has the following important features:
• Compact & lightweight design
• Digital imaging
• Standard Imaging (9hz), Fast Imaging (30hz) or Enhanced
Imaging (60hz)
• Vanadium oxide (VOx) Microbolometer Uncooled
• 800 x 600 OLED color display
• Rugged design with mil. spec optics

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• Menu functions include reticle type & color selection; wind-
age & elevation adjustment
• Polarity single button modes: black on white, white on black,
5 different color settings
• Digital brightness control
• E-zoom
• Video output with RCA cable
• Operational range: -30°C to +60°C (-40°C to +80°C storage
temp)
• Diopter range: +2° to -6°
• Eye relief: 28mm
• Extended battery life using two (2) CR123 lithium batteries
(4-plus hours)
• One-year warranty
• Made in USA
C. FRAME RATE
One of the most important specifications of any thermal imaging
device is frame rate. This refers to the number of frames per sec-
ond that can be viewed by the device. The lower the frame rate,
the choppier the motion. Conversely, the higher the frame rate, the
more precise the motion. This is especially critical in weapon scope
applications that require precise and quick acquisition.
Standard professional thermal systems come in 30hz (Fast Imag-
ing or FI) while many commercial viewers run at 9hz (Standard Im-
aging or SI). In 2012, ATN is proud to offer 60hz (Enhanced Imaging
or EI) options for most of its thermal systems. With Enhanced Im-
aging you will never have to worry about hitting behind the moving
target because your skill outpaces the technology in your scope.
1.2.2. OTS STANDARD COMPONENTS
The OTS standard components are shown in Figure 1-2 and pre-
sented in Table 1-1.

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Figure 1-2. OTS Standard Components
Table 1-1. OTS Standard Components
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
1 Scope 1
2 Soft Carrying Case 1
3 Lens Tissue 1
4 Lithium Battery CR123A 2
5 Operator’s Manual 1
6 Wrist Strap 1
1) Scope
The monocular thermal imaging device.
2) Soft Carrying Case
A protective bag used for storing of OTS and accessories.
3) Lens Tissue
Uses for cleaning of lenses surface.
4) Lithium Battery CR123A
Two CR123A lithium batteries used to power the unit.
5) Operators Manual
Provides equipment description, use of operator controls
and preventative maintenance checks and service.
6) Wrist Strap
Used to prevent damage due to dropping the scope.
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3
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1.2.3. OTS OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
The OTS optional components are shown in Figure 1-3 and pre-
sented in Table 1-2.
Figure 1-3. OTS Optional Components
Table 1-2. OTS Optional Components
ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM #
1 2X Afocal Lens ACTILENSOT2X
2 RCA Video Cable ACTICARCA
3 Hard Storage Case ACCSHS1610
1) 2X Afocal Lens
Attaches to the OTS for enhanced range performance.
2) RCA Video Cable
RCA Video Cable used for video transmission.
3) Hard Storage Case
A protective case used for shipping/storing OTS and
accessories.
1.2.4. SPECIFICATIONS
The following tables provide information pertaining to the opera-
tional, electrical, mechanical, optical and environmental character-
istics for the sights.
Table 1-3. Specifications
ITEM OTS-30 OTS-60
Resolution 320 x 240 640 x 480
Frame Rate 9 Hz (TIMPOTIS30HZ9 )
30 Hz (TIMPOTIS30C )
60 Hz (TIMPOTIS30D)
9 Hz(TIMPOTIS60HZ9)
30 Hz (TIMPOTIS60B)
60 Hz (TIMPOTIS60A)
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ITEM OTS-30 OTS-60
Pixel Size
25 µm
25 µm (TIMPOTIS30HZ9 )
17 µm (TIMPOTIS30C ,
TIMPOTIS30D)
Detector Type Uncooled Microbolometer
Spectral Response 7-14 µm
Angular Resolution 1.2 mrad
Magnification 1X (2X, 4X digital)
Objective Focal Length 19 mm
FOV 11° x 8°
Focus Range 3m to infinity
Focus Adjustment Fixed
Exit Pupil 14mm
Eye Relief 25mm
Thermal Sensitivity < 0,1°C
Range to Detect
a Human 475 m
Output Format Analog PAL / NTSC
Display Color OLED matrix
Display Format 800 x 600 pxl
Brightness Adjustment Manual
Contrast Adjustment Automatic
Power Supply 2 x 3V, 123A type
Start-Up Time < 5 sec
Operating Time w/one
battery pack 4 hrs
Operating
Temperature Range from -30°C to +60°C
Weatherproof Yes
Dimensions 118 x 81 x 52 mm
Weight (w/batteries) 0.34 kg
* ATN reserves the right to change the above specifications at any time without notice

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1.2.5. MECHANICAL FUNCTION
The mechanical adjustments of the OTS sights allow for physi-
cal differences between individual operators using the system.
The scope functions include the switchboard, recalibrate switch,
universal connector, eyepiece diopter adjustment ring, battery
compartment cover, mounting rail. The mechanical controls are
identified in Figure 1-4.
Figure 1-4. OTS Mechanical Controls
1.2.6. OPTICAL FUNCTION
The optical functions include an objective lens, thermal imaging de-
tector and eyepiece. Infrared energy is emitted proportionally to the
temperature of an object. The warmer the object, the more energy it
emits. The infrared energy from the objects is focused by the optics,
onto an infrared detector. The information from infrared detector
is passed to electronics for image processing. The signal proces-
sing circuitry translates the infrared detector data into an image that
can be viewed on the built-in OLED display. The image is observed
through an eyepiece by operator.
1.2.7. ELECTRICAL FUNCTION
The electronic circuit is powered by replaceable batteries - either
two 3.0 Volt lithium battery (CR123A).
Power from the batteries is supplied to the components through the
OFF-ON switch button.
EYEPIECE DIOPTER
ADJUSTMENT RING
UNIVERSAL CONNECTOR
WITH CAP
FRONT LENS
ASSEMBLY
RECALIBRATE
SWITCH
ON-OFF BUTTON
SWITCHBOARD
BATTERIES COMPARTMENT
COVER
LENS CAP
RUBBER
EYE-CUP

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SECTION II
ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION

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2.1. PREPARATION
2.1.1. PREPARATION FOR USE
This chapter contains the information necessary to prepare the
scope for operation. This includes unpacking, examination for da-
mage, and battery installation.
A. UNPACKING
The following steps must be accomplished prior to each mission
where the sight is used.
1. Open carrying case, remove the scope and check contents
for completeness.
2. Inspect the scope for obvious evidence of damage to optical
surfaces, body, eyecups, operation buttons, etc. Ensure that
all optical surfaces are clean and ready for use. Clean with
lens paper.
B. ATTACHMENT OF WRIST STRAP
To prevent damage due to dropping the scope, use the wrist strap
included with your equipment.
C. INSTALLATION OF BATTERY
WARNING
The lithium battery contains sulfur dioxide gas under pressure.
Do not heat, puncture, disassemble, short circuit, attempt to
recharge or otherwise tamper with the batteries.
Turn off equipment if battery compartment becomes unduly hot.
If possible, wait until the batteries have cooled before removing
them.
If you inhale sulfur dioxide, seek medical attention.
The OTS will operate with two CR123A Lithium battery type.
CAUTION
Make certain the operation switch is in the OFF position before
installing batteries.