ATN PS-15 User manual

ATN PS-15
operator’s manual
ATN PS-15 OPERATOR’S MANUAL (REV. 3, SEPTEMBER 2010)
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NIGHT VISION GOGGLES

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SAFETY SUMMARY
CAUTIONS
The ATN PS-15 is a precision optical instrument and must be
handled carefully at all times to prevent damage.
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your fingers.
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lens paper can damage the coating.
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objective lenses when the goggles are not in use or when
checked out in daylight conditions.
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for use in the conditions of extreme darkness. However, the
light from the illuminator can be detected by others when using
night vision devices.
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may suffer skin inflammation. If you develop any symptoms,
consult your doctor immediately.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NATURAL RUBBER LATEX
WHICH MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
CAUTION:

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EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
To avoid personal injuries and equipment damage which may oc-
cur due to improper use of ATN PS15, please, carefully read and
understand the following safety precautions.
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starlight, etc.) to operate. The level of performance depends
upon the level of light.
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under trees, in building shadows, etc.
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darkened areas.
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or smoke.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION TITLE PAGE
Safety Summary a
Table Of Contents i
List of Figures ii
List of Tables iii
How To Use This Manual iv
Section I General Information 1-1
Section II Equipment Description 2-1
Section III Mounting Procedures 3-1
Section IV Operating Procedures 4-1
Section V Operational Defects 5-1
Section 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 Night Vision goggles 1-2
2-1 ATN PS-15 Kit Components 2-4
2-2 ATN PS-15 Optional Components 2-4
3-1 Attaching ATN PS-15 to Head Mount 3-2
3-2 Attaching ATN PS-15 to Helmet Mount
3-3 Mounting the Picatinny Adapter to the ATN PS-15 3-4
3-4 ATN PS-15 with IR450 3-4
3-5 Mounting camera to the ATN PS-15 3-5
3-6 Mounting camcorder to the ATN PS-15 3-5
3-7 Mounting 3x Lenses to the ATN PS-15 3-5
3-8 Attaching adapter to ATN PS-15 3-6
3-9 Attaching ATN PS-15 to helmet mount 3-6
3-10 Attaching to ATN PS-15 to PVS head mount 3-6
4-1 CR123A Battery Installation 4-3
4-2 AA Battery Installation 4-4
4-3 Mechanical Functions 4-5
4-4 Infrared (IR) Illuminator Operations 4-6
5-1 Shading 5-2
5-2 Edge Glow 5-3
5-3 Bright Spots and Emission Points 5-4
5-4 Fixed Pattern Noise 5-5
5-5  5-6
6-1 Removal and Installation of Browpad 6-12
6-2 Removal and Installation of Chinstrap 6-12
6-3 Removal and Installation of Chin Cup 6-12
6-4 Maintenance /Replacement of the tube in the PS-15 6-13

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LIST OF TABLES
TABLE TITLE PAGE
2-1 Specification 2-3
2-2 ATN PS-15 Major Components 2-5
4-1 Battery Life 4-2
6-1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Service for the
ATN PS-15 6-2
6-2 Operator Troubleshooting for the ATN PS-15 6-8
A-1 ATN PS-15 End Item Components A-1
B-1 ATN PS-15 Repair Parts List B-1

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
USAGE
Please make sure you have familiarized yourself with the entire
manual before operating the equipment. Read the complete
maintenance instructions before performing maintenance and
follow all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES.
MANUAL OVERVIEW
The manual contains sections for Operating and Maintaining the
night vision goggles ATN PS-15.
Components of End Item are in Appendix A.
Repair Parts List is in Appendix B.

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SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION

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FIGURE 1-1. ATN PS-15 – NIGHT VISION GOGGLES

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1.1. GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1.1. TYPE OF MANUAL
Operator (Including Repair Parts List).
1.1.2. MODEL NUMBER AND BASIC DESCRIPTION
ATN PS-15 – Multi-Use Night Vision Goggles
1.1.3. SUPPLIER
American Technologies Network Corp.
1341 San Mateo Avenue,
South San Francisco, CA 94080 USA
1.1.4. PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT
To provide the user with the ability to observe at night
under moonlight and starlight conditions. The ATN PS-15
can be handheld, head mounted or helmet 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.

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1.2. WARRANTY INFORMATION
This item shall conform to design, manufacturing, and perfor-
mance requirements and be free from defects in material and
workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of ac-
ceptance. If item is defective, notif y ATN or point of purchase con -
tact.
1.3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For technical information contact ATN Corp. directly at
[phone], or [email protected] or your point of purchase
contact.
1.4. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
BAT - Battery
Illum - Illuminator
IR - Infrared
mm - Millimeters
NVG’s - Night Vision Goggles

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SECTION II
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

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2.1. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The ATN PS-15 is a hand-held, head-mounted or helmetmounted
night vision system that enables walking, short-range surveil-
lance, map reading, vehicle maintenance, and administering first
aid in both moonlight and starlight. Each unit allows for ver tical ad-
justment (by using head straps), fore-and-aft adjustment, objec-
tive lens focus, and eyepiece focus. The device is also equipped
with an infrared light-emitting source. Optional 3X Afocal Lenses
makes the ATN PS-15 into binocular with enhanced range per-
formance.
PS-15 Night Vision goggles utilize the principle of intensification
of the residual light which is reflected from the surrounding ob-
jects. The optical system of the goggles consists of: an objective
lens, an image intensifier tube and an eyepiece.
Even under unsteady brightness conditions, Automatic Bright-
ness Adjustment System always keeps the IIT brightness level
constant.
The Automatic Protective System controls the existing illumina-
tion level through the photo receiver. If the illumination level sur-
passes 100-300 lx for the following 10 seconds, the goggles will
shut off automatically. If you move the unit away from the bright/
excessive light the unit will turn back on again. The Automatic
Protective System can be switch off for test the unit in the daylight
with protective cups on the lens.
Built-in IR Illuminator makes it possible to observe the objects
when the goggles work in the conditions of low light or total dark-
ness.
The eyepiece incorporates several LED indicators:
- RED – serves as an IR Illuminator Indicator and an Battery Low
Indicator at a time. IR is on when the indicator light becomes sta-
ble. If the indicator light starts 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 in-
dicator turns on, the goggles will automatically shut-off. The indi-

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cator light starts slowly flickering when the Automatic Protective
System is off.
The Automatic Shut-off System turn the unit off if the operation
control not used more then 60 minutes.
2.2. WEIGHT, DIMENSIONS, AND
PERFORMANCE
TABLE 2-1. SPECIFICATION
WEIGHT AND DIMENSION
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Length 120 mm
 114 mm
Height 69 mm
PERFOMANCE
Magnification 1X
f-Number 1.2
Field of View 40 degrees
Eyepiece Diopter Adj. -6 to +2
Eye Relief 25 mm
Focusing range 0.25 m to innity
Voltage 3.0 VDC or 1.5 VDC
Power Requirements 1 CR123A or 1 AA
IR Illumination Range 3 meters
CONTINUOUS OPERATION
1 CR123A battery 40 hours (Gen. 2+)
30 hours (Gen. 3 and 4)

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FIGURE 2-1. ATN PS-15 KIT COMPONENTS
1
3
8
7
3
4
6
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FIGURE 2-2. ATN PS-15 OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
1
2
8
7
6
5
4
9
2
910 11
2.3. DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR
COMPONENTS

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TABLE 2-2. ATN PS-15 COMPONENTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Kit Components
1Night Vision goggles
2Lens Caps
3Eye-cups
4Soft Carrying Case
5Operator's Manual
6Battery CR123A Lithium
7Battery Adapter
8Headmount Assembly
9Brow Pads
Optional Components
13X Afocal Lenses (pair)
2Camera/Camcorder Adapter
3Demist Shields
4
5IR-450 IR illuminator
6Picatinny Adapter
7MICH Helmet mount kit
8Shoulder Strap
9Universal Helmet Mount
10 PAGST helmet mount kit
11 Hard Shipping/Storage Case

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STANDARD KIT COMPONENTS
1. Night Vision goggles
The binocular night vision device with 1x magnification.
2. Lens Caps
The caps used to protect the lenses and to test the unit in
daylight.
3. Eye-cups
The rubber cups used to protect eyepiece and for opera-
tor’s comfort.
4. Soft Carrying Case
A protective bag used to store ATN PS-15 and its acces-
sories.
5. Operator’s Manual
Provides equipment description, use of operator controls and
preventative maintenance checks and service.
6. Battery 123A Lithium
A single, 123A lithium battery used to power the unit.
7. Battery Adapter
Allows the ATN PS-15 to accept the 123A Lithium battery used
to power the unit.
8. Headmount Assembly
Adjustable universal assembly that secures the ATN PS-15 to
the operator’s head providing hands-free operation.
9. Brow Pads
Changeable pads for secure head mount fit.

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OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
1. 3X Afocal Lenses
Mountable on the ATN PS15 to enhance range performance.
Note: FOV reduction till 13 degrees.
2. Camera/Camcorder Adapter
Mounts onto the ATN PS15 eyepiece to connect a camera/
camcorder for night vision photography/filming purposes.
3. Demist Shields
Used to prevent eyepiece lenses from becoming fogging.
4. Sacrificial Windows
Replaceable windows supplied to protect the objective lenses
during operation in adverse conditions.
5. IR-450 IR illuminator
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vision in the total darkness.
6. Picatinny Adapter
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sion critical tools.
7. MICH Helmet Mount Kit
This kit contain MICH helmet mount and adapter which al-
lows to attach the PS-15 to the MICH helmet mount.
8. Shoulder Strap
9. Universal Helmet Mount
Provides mount interface for the ATN PS-15 to a range of bal-
listic helmets.
10. PASGT Helmet Mount Kit
This kit contain PASGT helmet mount and adapter which
allows to attach the PS-15 to the PASGT helmet mount.
11. Hard Shipping/Storage Case
A protective case used for shipping/storage of ATN PS-15 and
its accessories.

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