ATN VOYAGER 3 User manual
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NIGHT VISION BI-OCULARS
ATN VOYAGER 3
ATN VOYAGER 5
VOYAGER 3/ VOYAGER5 OPERATOR’S MANUAL (REV. 1, AUGUST 2010)
The information in this manual is furnished for information use only, is subject
to change without notice, cannot 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.
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Register your product warranty online at
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SAFETY SUMMARY
STUDY CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL BEFORE
TURNING ON AND OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
CAUTIONS
Voyager 3x/Voyager 5x night vision bi-oculars are precision elec-
tro-optical instruments and require careful handling. Please fol-
low the below instructions of safe use:
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ture drops and shocks.
prints on, or contaminate the glass surfaces, use only clean
and soft materials to clean it.
ocular on in daylight with the front lens cap off. Do not point
the bi-ocular at the bright light source (a fire, car headlights,
lanterns, street lamps, room lights, etc.).
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light filter/lens cap on for more than ten (10) minutes.
over 3 days. Failure to do so may damage the unit.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NATURAL RUBBER LATEX
WHICH MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
CAUTION:
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EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
To avoid injuries and equipment damage from using the ATN Voy-
ager 3 / Voyager 5, carefully read and consider the following equip-
ment limitations.
etc.) to operate. The level of equipment performance depends
upon the level of light.
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ating under trees, under the shadows of houses, etc.
other darkened areas.
sleet, snow or smoke.
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ent light level continues exceeding of 40 lux for the following 10
seconds.
snow-covered territory, sandy deserts, large bodies of water or
grassy hills) degrade visibility thereby disguising or masking
changes in terrain.
resolution that it has under full moon.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY SUMMARY a
SECTION I. INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1. General 1-2
1.1.1. Bi-ocular 1-2
1.1.2. Reports 1-2
1.1.3. Storage 1-2
1.1.4. Warranty 1-2
1.2. Description and Data 1-5
1.2.1. Description 1-5
1.2.2. Voyager Standard Components 1-10
SECTION II. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2-1
2.1. Installation Procedures 2-2
2.1.1. Battery Installation 2-2
2.1.2. Neck Strap Installation 2-3
2.1.3. Tripod Installation 2-3
2.1.4. IR450 Installation 2-4
2.2. Operating Procedures 2-5
2.2.1. Controls and Indicators 2-5
2.2.2. Preparation for Operation 2-6
2.2.3. Operation in the Dark Condition 2-6
2.2.4. Focusing 2-7
2.2.5. Proximity Sensor Operations 2-7
2.2.6. Operating at Changing Light Condition 2-7
2.2.7. IR Illuminator Operation 2-8
2.2.8. Shut-down Operation 2-8
SECTION III. OPERATIONAL DEFECTS 3-1
3.1. Zeroing Operational Defects 3-2
3.1.1. Shading 3-2
3.1.2. Edge Glow 3-3
3.1.3. Flashing, Flickering, or Intermittent Operation 3-3
3.1.4. Cosmetic Blemishes 3-3
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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 Procedures 4-5
4.3. Maintenance Procedures 4-7
4.3.1. Bi-ocular Maintenance 4-7
4.3.2. Cleaning Procedures 4-7
4.3.3. Preparing for Extended Storage 4-7
For Technical Information INFO-1
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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
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1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1.1. BI-OCULAR
This manual contains instructions for use in the operation and
maintenance of the ATN Voyager 3 and Voyager 5. Throughout
this manual, the ATN Voyager 3 and Voyager 5 will be referred to
as the bi-ocular or the Voyager.
1.1.2. REPORTS
Reports from the user on recommendations for improvements are
encouraged. Please send your feedbacks reports to the address
below.
American Technologies Network Corp.
1341 San Mateo Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(800) 910-2862
(650) 989-5100
(650) 875-0129 fax
www.atncorp.com
info@atncorp.com
1.1.3. STORAGE
Storage of the Voyager should be done in the factory packing and
after a thorough PMCS as outlined in Chapter IV of this manual.
This will ensure the bi-ocular remains in mission-ready condition
during storage. Battery should be stored separately from the bi-
ocular.
The Voyager should not be placed on the floor, in any area ex-
posed to high temperatures or direct sunlight. Presence of acid
and alkaline vapor, as well as of other aggressive admixtures in
the air is unacceptable.
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1.1.4. WARRANTY
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 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 man-
or repairs by the Customer of by any party other than ATN without prior
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chandise that has been discontinued by the manufacturer and either
parts or replacement 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 manufacturer. CUSTOMER
IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT
DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS OR UNDER ANY EXCESSIVE LIGHT
CONDITIONS MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE INTERNAL
COMPONENTS OF THE UNIT AND SAID DAMAGE WILL NOT BE
COVERED UNDER THIS 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 par ticular purpose, shall apply to the product. All such implied warran-
ties are hereby and expressly 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.
Operation and use of the product are the sole responsibility of the Cus-
tomer. 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 regard-
ed, either expressly or implied, as being for the benefit of or creating
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any obligation toward any third party of legal entity outside ATN and the
Customer.
ATN’s liability hereunder for damages, regardless of the form or action,
shall 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 damages 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, neg-
ligence, 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 com-
plete warranty registration on our website at www.atncorp.com. Please
complete the included form and immediately mail it to our Service Cen-
ter: 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 depar tment by calling 800 -910 -2862 or 650-989-5100 or via e-mail
service@atncorp.com 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
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 in-
formation 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 Warranty service time is 10-20 business days. End-user/cus-
tomer is responsible for postage to ATN for warranty service. ATN will
cover return postage/shipping to continental USA end-users/customers
after warranty repair only if product is covered by aforementioned war-
ranty. ATN will return product after warranty service by domestic ground
service and /or domestic mail. Any other requested, required or interna-
tional shipping method the postage/shipping fee will be the responsibil-
ity of the end-user/customer.
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1.2. DESCRIPTION AND DATA
1.2.1. DESCRIPTION
A. Purpose
The Voyager is a powerful night vision bi-ocular with 3X or 5X
lens. This bi-ocular is weather resistant and can withstand the
rigor of almost any environment. The Voyager will give you the
range and clarity that other bi-oculars simply cannot touch.
The Voyager is available with a wide range of image intensifier op -
tions to meet a wide array of specification requirements.
FIGURE 1-1. VOYAGER 3 AND VOYAGER 5 NIGHT VISION BI- OCULARS
B. Features
The Voyager has the following important features:
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fier tube
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C. Principle of Operation
The ATN Voyager is a hand-held night vision system that enables
walking, short-range surveillance and administering first aid in both
moonlight and starlight. The device can be also equipped with an
infrared light-emitting source.
Bi-ocular utilizes the principle of intensification of the residual light
which is reflected from the surrounding objects. The optical system
of the monocular consists of: an objective lens, an image intensifier
tube and two eyepieces.
D. Smart Digital Technology
Smart Digital Technology finally provides for the user the total
control in the hi-tech industry of night vision. On-board computer
systems identify the user’s intention of look through the bi-ocular.
When the bi-ocular is brought to the user’s eyes, the bi-ocular will
automatically turn on. When removed from the eyes the bi-ocular
will turn off (you must engage the Proximity Sensor for this feature
to work).
The user will never have to worry about turning his or her bi-ocular
on or off. Smart series bi-ocular automatically sense when they are
no longer used and shut off and enter their sleep mode.
Even if your battery is low, don’t worry the Smart Series will let warn
you with a light indicator in the FOV.
Color coded indicator in the FOV let you know the mode of opera-
tion you are using.
1. Proximit y Sensor Indicator - when the sensor is ON, the indicator
in the FOV will light red.
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sure exceeds allowable the indicator will lights green.
3. Low Battery Indicator - when the battery is low the red indicator
in the FOV starts blinking.
E. Automatic Brightness Control System
The device has a built in Automatic Brightness Control. This control
automatically adjusts the brightness of image intensifier tube to the
optimal level.
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F. Automatic Highlight Protective System
with the sensor. If the level of light exposure exceeds allowable the
green indicator will light on in the FOV. If high light exposure is kept
more than 10 seconds the IIT will automatically turn off. If the unit
will move from the bright/excessive light the IIT will turn on again.
CAUTION
The system works only when the sensor cap not cover the light
sensor.
NOTE
The protective system indicator will have orange colour when
the Proximity Sensor mode is on.
NOTE
The Automatic Highlight Protective System and Automatic
Brightness Control System do not protect a bi-ocular from
damage by bright light sources (a fire, headlights of the auto-
mobile, lanterns, etc.). Do not point the device at a bright light
source.
G. Automatic Shut-off System
The Automatic Shut-Off System tracks when the unit is not used
(the controls are not touched for 60 minutes continuous) and shuts
the unit off automatically.
H. Low Battery Indicator
When red indicator in the FOV starts blinking it is time to change
your battery.
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TABLE 1-1. SPECIFICATION
MECHANICAL DATA: Voyager 3X Voyager 5X
Dimensions
220x140x78 mm
254x140x86 mm
Weight 2.3 lb/1 kg 2.9 lb/1.3 kg
ELECTRICAL DATA:
Battery One AA (1.5 V) or CR123A (3 V)
Cell Life at 20 ˚C:
AA Alkaline Battery
123A Lithium Battery
30 hours
60 hours
OPTICAL DATA: Voyager 3X Voyager 5X
Magnification 3X 5X
Objective Lens Focal Length 70 mm 108 mm
Objective Lens F/number 1:1.5 1:1.5
Field of View 14° 9.5°
Focus Range 3 m to infinity 5 m to infinity
Diopter Adjustment ±5
Exit pupil 14 mm
Eye relief 17 mm
Interpupillary Distance 58 - 72 mm
ENVIRONMENTAL DATA:
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
Illumination Required Natural nighttime illumination
(overcast starlight to moonlight)
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FIGURE 1-2. VOYAGER CONTROLS AND MAIN ELEMENTS
EYE CUPS
DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT
RINGS
PROTECTIVE SYSTEM
PROXIMITY SENSOR
BUTTON
PROXIMITY SENSOR
OBJECTIVE LENS FOCUS
ON/OFF BUTTON
TOP RAIL
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1.2.2. VOYAGER STANDARD COMPONENTS
The Voyager standard components are shown in Figure 1-3 and
presented in Table 1-2.
FIGURE 1-3. VOYAGER STANDARD COMPONENTS
TABLE 1-2. VOYAGER STANDARD COMPONENTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
1ATN Voyager Bi-ocular 1
2Objective Lens Cap 1
3Eye Cups 2
4 1
5 1
6Battery Adapter 1
7CR123A, Lithium Battery 1
8 1
9Neck Strap 1
10 Operating Manual 1
11 Soft Bag 1
4
1
2
3
56 7 8
910 11
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is shown in Figure 1-4 and listed in Table 1-3.
FIGURE 1-4. IR450 IR ILLUMINATOR KIT
TABLE 1-3. IR450 KIT
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
1IR450-B4 Illuminator 1
2CR123A type battery 1
3 1
4IR450 Wrench 1
STANDARD COMPONENTS
1) ATN Voyager Bi-ocular
The bi-ocular night vision device with 3x or 5x magnification.
2) Objective Lens Cap
Lens cap with IR Filter used to protect the lens and for testing
the unit in the daylight.
3) Eye Cups
Rubber cups used to protect eyepiece and for operator com-
fort.
4) Cap of Highlight Protective System Sensor
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tem for operating at changing light conditions.
5) Hand Strap
Enables to keep the Voyager in the hand for comfortable us.
6) Battery Adapter
Allows the ATN Voyager to accept the CR123A Lithium and
AA size batteries to power the unit. Installed in the battery
cap in CR123A usage position.
7) CR123A, Lithium Battery
CR123A lithium batteries used to power the unit.
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8) IR450 Infra-Red Illuminator Kit
Powerful 450mW detachable infra-red illuminator is an ef-
ficient tool for long range nighttime observation in the total
darkness.
9) Neck Strap
10) Operating Manual
Provides equipment description, use of operator controls
and preventative maintenance checks and service.
11) Soft Case
A protective case used to store Voyager and accessories.
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SECTION II
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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2.1. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
2.1.1. BATTERY INSTALLATION
A. Install CR123A battery as follows:
With the battery adapter screwed in the battery housing cap as
shown on Figure 2-1 you can use one CR123A type battery. Put the
CR123A battery observing the polarity indications on the battery
compartment surface.
FIGURE 2-1. AA TYPE BATTERY INSTALLATION
B. Install AA standard battery as follows:
To install a AA one, take the batter y adapter out of the battery hous-
ing cap, turn it over, and screw its smaller threading into the same
battery cap. Now you can put the AA battery observing the polarity
indications on the battery compartment surface.
FIGURE 2-2. CR123A T YPE BATTERY INSTALLATION
BATTERY
ADAPTER
BATTERY
CAP
AA TYPE BATTERY
BATTERY
ADAPTER
BATTERY
CAP
CR123A TYPE BATTERY
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