ATN PS-22 User manual

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NIGHT VISION FRONT SIGHT
ATN PS-22
OPERATOR’SMANUAL (ATN PS-22) REVISION 6 - MARCH 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.
ATNCorp. assumesno responsibility orliability foranyerrorsor inaccuracies
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SAFETY SUMMARY
STUDY CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL BEFORE
TURNING ON AND OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
CAUTIONS
The ATN PS-22 night vision front sight is a precision electro-
optical instrument and requires careful handling. To provide
safe use of the sight the following instructions should be
observed:
•Donotdismantlethesight.
•Keepthesightclean;protectitfrommoisture,sharptempera-
ture 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.
•Protectthesightfromalightoverloading.Donotturnthesight
onindaylightwiththeFrontLensCapoff.Donotpointthesight
at the bright light source (a fire, car headlights, lanterns, street
lamps, room lights, etc.).
•Donotleavethesightinonpositionduringstopsinoperation.
•Removethebatteryfromthesightfortheperiodofstorage.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NATURAL RUBBER LATEX
WHICH MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
CAUTION:

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NOTES
• Do not test the device in daylight conditions even with the
daylight filter/lens cap on for more than ten (10) minutes.
• To protect the device from damage do not direct it to the
bright light sources (a fire, headlights of the automobile, lan-
terns, etc.).

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EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
To avoid physical and equipment damage when using the
ATN PS-22, carefully read and understand the following equip-
mentlimitations.
•Theequipmentrequiressomenightlight(moonlight,starlight,
etc.)tooperate. Thelevelofequipmentperformancedepends
upon the level of light.
•Nightlightreducesbypassingthroughtheclouds,whileoper-
ating under trees, at building shadows, etc.
•Theequipmentislesseffectivewhenviewingintoshadows
and other darkened areas.
•Theequipmentislesseffectivewhenviewingthroughtherain,
fog, sleet, snow or smoke.
•Theequipmentwillnot“see”throughthedensesmoke.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
pg.
SAFETY SUMMARY a
SECTION I. INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1. General 1-2
1.1.1. Scope 1-2
1.1.2. Reports 1-2
1.1.3. Storage 1-2
1.1.4. Warranty 1-3
1.2. Description and Data 1-5
1.2.1. Description 1-5
1.2.2. PS-22 Standard Components
andOptionalEquipment 1-8
SECTION II. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2-1
2.1. Installation Procedures 2-2
2.1.1. Quick Release Mount 2-2
2.1.2. Attachment to Day Scope Objective 2-3
2.1.3. ExtenderFocusKnob 2-7
2.2. Operating Procedures 2-8
2.2.1. General 2-8
2.2.2. Controls 2-8
2.2.3. Operating Procedures 2-10
2.2.4. Stowage of PS-22 2-11
2.3. Installation and Use of Accessories 2-12
2.3.1. 7/8”WeaverMount 2-12
2.3.2. Remote Control 2-12
2.3.3. Picatinny Rail 2-13
2.3.4. Platform Ring 2-14
2.3.5. Long Rail Adapter 2-14
2.3.6. B.A.M. System 2-14
2.3.7. IR450Illuminator 2-16
2.3.8. Day Scope Light Suppressor 2-18

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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
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. PMCS Procedures 4-2
4.2. Troubleshooting 4-5
4.2.1. General 4-5
4.2.2. Troubleshooting Procedures 4-5
4.3. Maintenance Procedures 4-7
4.3.1. PS-22Maintenance 4-7
4.3.2.CleaningProcedures 4-7
4.3.3.TubeMaintenance/Replacement 4-8
Appendix A. Estimation of Ambient
Illumination Level A-1
Appendix B. Spare Parts List B-1
Appendix C. How to select Scope Mounting System C-1
For Technical Information INFO-1

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1-1
SECTION I
INTRODUCTION

1-2
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1.1. SCOPE
This manual contains instructions for use in operating and main-
taining the ATN PS-22 Night Vision Front Sight. Throughout this
manual, the ATN PS-22 will be referred to as the sight or the
PS-22.
1.1.2. REPORTS
Reports fromtheuseronrecommendationsforimprovementsare
encouraged. Send reports to the address below.
American Technologies Network Corp.
1341 San Mateo Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
[phone]
[phone]
(650)875-0129fax
www.atncorp.com
[e-mail]
1.1.3. STORAGE
Storage of the PS-22 should be done in the factory packing and
after a thorough PMCS as outlined in Section 4 of this manual.
This will ensure the sight remains in mission ready condition dur-
ing storage. Battery should be stored separately from the sight.
The PS-22 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
isunacceptable.