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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a
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:

b
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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i
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

ii
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

iii
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

iv
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.

1-1
SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION

1-2
FIGURE 1-1. ATN PS-15 – NIGHT VISION GOGGLES