ATN NVM14 User manual

ATN NVM14
operator’s manual
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NVM14 OPERATOR’S MANUAL (REV. 8, SEPTEMBER 2011)

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a
SAFETY SUMMARY
CAUTIONS

handled carefully at all times to prevent damage.

fingers.

paper can damage the coating.
-
tive lens when the monocular is not in use or when checked out in
daylight conditions.

for use during conditions of extreme darkness. However, the light
from the illuminator can be detected by others when using night
vision devices.

suffer skin inflammation. If you develop any symptoms, consult a
doctor immediately.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NATURAL RUBBER LATEX
WHICH MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
CAUTION:

b
EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
To avoid physical and equipment damage when using the ATN
NVM-14, carefully read and understand the following safety pre-
cautions.

etc.) to operate. The level of performance depends upon the
level of light.

under trees, in building shadows, etc.

darkened areas.

or smoke.

NOTES
        




to 3 meters when additional illumination is needed.

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
II Equipment Description 2-1
III Mounting Procedures 3-1
IV Operating Procedures 4-1
VOperational Defects 5-1
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 Multi-Use Night Vision monocular 1-2
2.1 ATN NVM-14 Kit Components 2-4
2.2 ATN NVM-14 Optional Components 2-4
3.1 Attaching ATN NVM-14 to Head Mount 3-2
3.2 Attaching ATN NVM-14 to Helmet Mount 3-3
3.3  3-4
3.4 Mounting the ATN NVM-14 to a Scope 3-5
3.5 Mounting of the Dual Bridge Adapter 3-6
3.6 Mounting the Picatinny Adapter to the ATN NVM-14 3-7
3.7 Mounting camera to the ATN NVM-14 3-7
3.8 Mounting camcorder to the ATN NVM-14 3-8
3.9 Attaching Adapter to ATN NVM-14 3-8
3.10 Attaching ATN NVM-14 to Mil-Spec Headmount 3-9
3.11 Pair of ATN NVM-14 with Dual Bridge Adapter on the
Mil-Spec Headmount 3-9
3.12 Mounting 3x and 5x Lens to the ATN NVM-14 3-10
3.13 Mounting Bi-ocular to the ATN NVM-14 3-10
4.1 CR123A Battery Installation 4-3
4.2 AA Battery Installation 4-3
4.3 Mechanical Functions 4-4
4.4 Infrared (IR) Illuminator Operations 4-5
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 6-9
6.2 Removal and Installation of Chinstrap 6-9
6.3 Removal and Installation of Chin Cup 6-10
6.4 Maintenance /Replacement of the tube in the NVM-14 6 -11
6.5 Purge System 6-12

iii
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE TITLE PAGE
2.1 Specification 2-3
2.2 ATN NVM-14 Major Components 2-5
2.3 ATN NVM-14 Accessory packages 2-6
2.4 Goggle Kit 2-6
2.5 Advanced Package 1 2-6
2.6 Advanced Package 2 2-7
2.7 Select Package 1 2-7
2.8 Select Package 2 2-7
2.9 3x Bi-ocular Kit 2-7
2.10 5x Bi-ocular Kit 2-7
4.1 Estimated Battery Life 4-2
6.1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Service for the
ATN NVM-14
6-2
6.2 Operator Troubleshooting for the ATN NVM-14 6-6
A1 ATN NVM-14 End Item Components A-1
B1 ATN NVM-14 Repair Parts List B-1

iv
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

You must familiarize yourself with the entire manual before op-
erating the equipment. Read the complete maintenance task
before performing maintenance and follow all 
 and NOTES.

The manual contains sections for Operating and Maintaining the
Multi-Use Night Vision Monocular ATN NVM-14.
Components of End Item are in Appendix A.
Repair Parts List is in Appendix B.

1-1
SECTION I
GENERAL INFORMATION

1-2


1-3
1.1. GENERAL INFORMATION
A. TYPE OF MANUAL
Operator (Including Repair Parts List).
B. MODEL NUMBER AND BASIC DESCRIPTION
ATN NVM-14 – Multi-Use Night Vision Monocular
C. SUPPLIER
American Technologies Network Corp.
1341 San Mateo Avenue,
South San Francisco, CA 94080 USA
D. PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT
To provide the user with the ability to observe at night under
moonlight and starlight conditions. The ATN NVM-14 can be
handheld, head mounted, helmet mounted or weapon 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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
This item shall conform to design, manufacturing, and performance
requirements and be free from defects in material and workman-
ship for a period of two (2) years from the date of acceptance. If item
is defective, notify ATN or point of purchase contact.
1.3. TECHNICAL INFORMATION
For technical information contact ATN Corp. directly at
[phone], or [e-mail] or your point of purchase
contact.
1.4. LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
BAT - Battery
Illum - Illuminator
IR - Infrared
mm - Millimeters
NVG’s - Night Vision Goggles

2-1
SECTION II
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

2-2

The ATN NVM-14 is a hand-held, head-mounted, helmet-mount-
ed, or weapon-mounted night vision system that enables walking,
short-range surveillance, map reading, vehicle maintenance, and
administering first aid in both moonlight and starlight. Each unit al-
lows for vertical adjustment (by using head straps), fore-and-aft
adjustment, objective lens focus , and eyepiece focus. The device
is also equipped with an infrared light-emitting source.
NVM-14 Night Vision Monocular utilizes the principle of intensifica-
tion of the residual light which is reflected from the surrounding ob-
jects. The optical system of the monocular consists of: an objective
lens, an image intensifier tube and an eyepiece.
Even under unsteady brightness conditions, Automatic Brightness
Control System always keeps the IIT brightness level constant.
NOTE



light source.
The Automatic Protective System controls the existing illumination
level through the photo receiver. If the illumination level surpasses
100-300 lx for the following 10 seconds, the monocular will shut off
automatically.
The scope is equipped with the Automatic Shut-off System. This
system tracks when the scope is not used (the controls are not
touched for 60 minutes continuous) and shuts the unit off automati-
cally.
Built-in IR Illuminator makes it possible to observe the objects
when the monocular works in the conditions of low light or total
darkness.
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 stable.
If the indicator light starts flickering, it means there might be about
20% of battery charge left.

2-3
- GREEN – serves as an Excessive Brightness Indicator. If the
bright light remains unchanged for over 10 seconds after the in-
dicator turns on, the monocular will automatically shut off. If you
move the unit away from the bright/excessive light the unit will turn
back on again.

PERFORMANCE

WEIGHT AND DIMENSION
 340 grams
Length 120 mm
 49 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 infinity
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 60 hours (Gen. 2+)
50 hours (Gen. 3 and 4)

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COMPONENTS

13
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7
3
4
6
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1
9
7
8
6
4
11  13
14 
8
16 17 18
19 
  

2-5
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ITEM DESCRIPTION

1Multi-Use Night Vision monocular
2Lens Cap
3Eyecup
4Soft Carrying Case
5Operator's Manual
6Battery 123A Lithium
7Battery Adapter
8Neck Cord
Optional Components
13X Afocal Lens
25X Lens
38X Lens
4Camera/Camcorder Adapter
5Lens adapter for ITT 3X and 5X Lenses
6Demist Shield
7
8IR-450-B4 Infra-Red Illuminator
9Mil-Spec Head Mount Assembly Kit
10 Dual Bridge Adapter for Mil-Spec Headmount
11 Goggle Kit
12 Flip-up Universal Helmet Mount
13 Brow Pads
14 MICH Helmet Mount Kit
15 PASGT Helmet Mount Kit
16  
17 Scope Adapter Mount with Inserts
18 Shoulder Strap
19 Life Tracker System
20 Dual Bridge
21 Bi-ocular
22 3x Binocular Lens (pair)
23 Hard Shipping/Storage Case

2-6
 
ITEM # DESCRIPTION
ACMPAN14GK Goggle Kit
ACMPAN14A1 Advanced Package 1
ACMPAN14A2 Advanced Package 2
ACMPAN14S1 Select Package 1
ACMPAN14S2 Select Package 2
ACMPAN14LS3A 3x Afocal Lens
ACMPAN14LS05 5x Lens
ACMPAN14LS08 8x Lens
ACMPAN14CA Camera Adapter
ACMPAN14KB03 3x Bi-ocular kit
ACMPAN14KB05 5x Bi-ocular kit
ACMPAN14DB Dual Bridge
ACMPAN14AFDT Scope Adapter Mount
ACMPAN14HMNT Universal Helmet Mount Kit
ACMPAN14HMNM MICH Helmet Mount Kit
ACMPAN14HMNP PAGST Helmet Mount Kit
ACMUIR45B4 IR450-B4
ACMPAN14LTS Life Tracker System

DESCRIPTION 
Flip-up Head Mount
(Automatic power-off in up position) 11

DESCRIPTION 
Flip-up Head Mount 11
Demist Shield 6
 7
Brow Pads (2) 13
Shoulder Strap 18
Camera Adapter 4
3x Afocal Lens 1
Mil Spec. Hard Case 23

2-7

DESCRIPTION 
Flip-up Head Mount 11
Demist Shield 6
 7
Brow Pads (2) 13
Shoulder Strap 18
Camera Adapter 4
3x Afocal Lens 1
Mil Spec. Hard Case 23
 16

DESCRIPTION 
Flip-up Head Mount 11
Demist Shield 6
 7
Brow Pads (2) 13
Shoulder Strap 18

DESCRIPTION 
Flip-up Head Mount 11
Demist Shield 6
 7
Brow Pads (2) 13
Shoulder Strap 18
 16
 
DESCRIPTION 
Bi-ocular Eyepiece 21
3x Afocal Lens 1
IR450-B4 8
 
DESCRIPTION 
Bi-ocular Eyepiece 21
5x Lens 5
IR450-B4 8

2-8
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 
The monocular night vision device with 1x magnification.
 
A cap used to protect the lens and for testing the unit in the
daylight.
 
A rubber cup used to protect eyepiece and for operator
comfort.
 
A protective bag used to store ATN NVM-14 and accesso-
ries.
 
Provides equipment description, use of operator controls and
preventative maintenance checks and service.
 
A single, 123A lithium battery used to power the unit.
 
Allows the ATN NVM-14 to accept the 123A Lithium and AA
size batteries used to power the unit.
 
OPTIONAL COMPONENTS
 
Attaches to the ATN NVM-14 for enhanced range performance;
reducing the field of view to 13 deg.
 
Attaches to the ATN NVM-14 for enhanced range performance;
reducing the field of view to 8 deg.
 
Attaches to the ATN NVM-14 for enhanced range performance.
Tripod mountable.