ATN NVSG1 User manual

ATN NVSG1
ATN NVSG2IA
user`s guide
NIGHT VISION RIFLESCOPE
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Master power (ON/OFF) switch
Remote control panel
Battery
compartment
Manual focus lens;
5’ to infinity
100m Infra-red
illuminator
Proximity sensor
Windage
Elevation
Fixator screws
Mounting bracket (mounts to
standard U.S. 7/8” weaver rail)
Diopter
Remote control
“+” adjustment button
“-” adjustment button
“SL” selection button
Reticle Pattern
Selector button
Control panel
Focus adjustment knob
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LED indicators
Protective cover
Windage
LED indicators
NVSG1
NVSG2IA
Reticle Pattern Selector button
“+” adjustment button
“-” adjustment button
“SL” selection button
Elevation

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APPLICATION
The NVSG1/NVSG2IA night vision weapon scope is a complex computerized system for the obser-
vation of objects at low light levels. Containing an onboard computer these scopes are some of the
most advanced night vision weapon scopes in the world.
The NVSG1/NVSG2IA consists of the objective lens assembly, ocular lens assembly and the body.
Th e b o d y c ontains t he imag e intensifier tu be assembly w ith the integrated hig h volt age power source.
Th e b o d y also houses the electronics for t he ret i c le, the c o m puter console for the “ Smar t Techno logy ”
as well as the battery compartment. The 100M infra-red illuminator is located on the top of the unit.
The objective lens protective cover is designed to protect the lens from scratches and abrasions. This
cover also protects the image intensifier tube from exposure to daylight or other bright light sources.
The protective cover acts as a daylight filter, note the hole in the center of the lens cap.
MASTER POWER SWITCH
The Master ON/OFF switch is to be found on top of the
NVSG1/NVSG2IA. Once the scope’s master power is
switched on you can adjust the scope using the but-
tons on the control panel.
CONTROL PANEL
The control panel with the cluster of three buttons on it can be found on the left side of the NVSG1/
NVSG2IA. ”SL” button acts as a three-way selection toggle. By pressing it once you will see one
of three colored diodes located on the rear side of the scope light up. Make sure to keep both
eyes open; your right eye is expected to aim through the scope so that your left eye perceives the
changes on the rear side of the control box. “+” and “-” buttons are used to correspondingly increase
or decrease adjustments for a chosen function.
The three colored led diodes represent the scope function mode. “B” stands for brightness of the
light intensifier tube, “R”- for reticle brightness, and “I”- for IR illuminator brightness.
Brightness LED
Reticle brightness LED
“+” adjustment button
“-” adjustment button
“SL” selection button
Master power switch
Illuminator brightness LED
NVSG2IA
NVSG1
Brightness LED
Reticle brightness LED
“+” adjustment button
“-” adjustment button
“SL” selection button
Illuminator brightness LED

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IMAGE INTENSIFIER TUBE BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT
The green led “B” represents the light intensifier tube
power ratio. Once this is lit you can adjust the brightness
of the image intensifier with the “+” and “-” adjustment
buttons.
INFRA-RED ILLUMINATION
By pressing “SL” button three times you can switch to Red
diode “I”. Red diode represents 100M infra-red illumina-
tor’s brightness adjustment mode. Adjustments can be
easily observed through the Aries scope while pressing
”+” /” -” adjustment buttons.
Infra-red illuminators, or IR illuminators, are common to
night vision. The IR light greatly enhances to the per form-
ance of the NVSG1/NVSG2IA while remaining almost
totally invisible to the unaided eye.
Power up the scope in a dark environment. Find an object
and examine it with IR off, then on. You could observe
illumination difference. It is important to remember that
the IR illuminator is simply an infra-red light source and
like any light source it may loose its effectiveness over
long distances.
To change the field of coverage from the IR illuminator,
focus the beam by turning IR illuminator lens to slightly
alter the beam width.
RETICLE BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT
By pressing the SL button twice you switch to a yellow “R”
diode nex t to the green one. The yellow diode represents
the reticle’s brightness. Adjustments could be easily seen
if you look through the NVSG1/NVSG2IA while pressing
“ +” /” -” adjustment buttons.
To adjust the brightness of the reticle or to turn it off use
the control box buttons located on the side of the unit.
Press and hold “+“ or ”-” adjustment buttons while the
yellow diode is on and see brightness changes looking
through the scope. After appropriate level of brightness
has been set release the button.
Green LED “B”
Red LED “I”
Green LED “B”
Red LED “I”
Green LED “B”
Green LED “B”
Yellow LED “R”
Yellow LED “R”
Yellow LED “R”
Yellow LED “R”
Red LED “I”
Red LED “I”
NVSG2IANVSG1
NVSG2IANVSG1
NVSG2IANVSG1

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SLEEP MODE
One of the greatest new features that your Smart scope has is the SLEEP mode. This feature has
been designed to considerably extend the period of scope’s functioning, to set the scope to memo-
rize your initial settings and endure battery’s life (by settings we mean only digital settings which
include brightness of the tube, brightness of the reticle, and magnitude of the IR.) Here is a descrip-
tion as to now the sleep mode functions:
The scope will automatically shut down if it does not sense any activity (i.e. pressing any of the but-
tons or simply moving the scope back and forth away from your face) for 20 minutes. When activat-
ing the sleep mode the scope will first warn you by turning off the reticle for 10 seconds. If you intend
to keep using the scope simply touch any key and the scope will reactivate.
One of the reasons for the SLEEP mode being programmed into your scope is to keep the image
intensifier tube and batteries safe in case you forget to turn your unit off. If you notice that the reticle
turned off after 20 minutes just push the SL button and the scope will return to its previous settings.
To put your scope in the “SLEEP” mode any time, just push the SL button and “-” simultaneously.
Push SL to return to previous settings and the SMART scope will remember them. This feature will
come very handy, if you are waiting for game to come: you can prepare all of the settings, place
the unit in SLEEP mode and activate it precisely when you need it. To disable the proximity sensor
press SL and “+” simultaneously. In order to turn the proximity sensor back on, press SL and “+”
simultaneously again.
NOTE: The scope is capable of running in SLEEP mode for more than 10 (ten) days and is ready for
use at any moment. Remember, you don’t have to turn the unit off while you are using it “Smart” sight
remembers all the settings). Use the master ON/OFF switch only to store the scope.
PROXIMITY SENSOR
If you turn the proximity sensor on it will activate the
sc o pe when brought to your eye. The proximity sensor
disables the scope when you take it away from your
face. This feature has been introduced to prolong the
life of the tube and the battery.
To turn the proximity sensor on press SL and + at the
same time.
To disable the proximity sensor press SL and + at the
same time again.
NOTE: Proximity sensor would not turn on automatically
after master power has been switched on.
Proximity sensor

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FOCUSING
To focus the NVSG1/ NVSG2IA you nee d to adjust the diopter first. Simply tur n the diopter clock wise
until it stops. Then concentrate on any object and slowly turn the diopter back counter clockwise
until the grain in the image is sharp.
When you are under low-light conditions and the daylight filter is off you may focus the front lens for
the image to be sharp. The diopter is not to be adjusted.
NOTE: The front lens should be readjusted for viewing objects at different distances.
You scope has ability to focus either long range or short.
Next, focus the front lens by rotating the knob until the image and the grain are both sharp. When
you are in the low-light conditions and the daylight filter is off you may focus the front lens to receive
a sharp image, the diopter should not be adjusted.
NOTE:To remove the front lens to clean, you must unlock the above set screw.
MOUNTING
The ATN Night Vision Riflescopes Mounting System
allows to change the position of the riflescope flexibly
on the weapon in relation to a shooter in combination
with the fixed positions already available on the weav-
er rail. For this purpose in the base of the mounting
bracket there is a rail with a fixing projection. There
are three grooves in the mounting bracket for mount-
ing this rail. Besides it is possible to change the posi-
tion of the riflescope additionally by 1/3 of inch. For
doing this one needs to about-face the rail.
To change the position of the riflescope on the
weaver rail additionally follow the steps mentioned
below:
1. Unscrew the two screws, which attach the rail to
the mounting bracket.
2. Take the rail out of the groove.
3. About-face the rail in case of necessity.
4. Place the rail into another groove.
5. Fix the rail with the two screws.
NOTE: If the rail is not taken out easily, screw up tight one of screws into the threaded aperture in the
middle of a fixing projection of the rail. Continue rotation of the screw. Thus the screw will push out a rail
from a groove.
Fixator screws
Diopter
Front lens adjusyment knob
Grooves
Rail with a fixing
projection
Screws

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WINDAGE AND ELEVATION
The vertical and horizontal adjustments for
the scopecan be achieved by turning the
elevation and windage adjustment mecha-
nisms (remove dust caps first).Each click
equals to 1/8 inch at 100 yards. Do not use
force having reached the maximum of rota-
tion.
USING THE REMOTE CONTROL
Below the control panel you can find the panel with two
screws to fix NVSG1/NVSG2IA.
To plug in the remote control, remove the screws and the
small panel to disclose the inlet.
The three remote control buttons’ function similarly to con-
trol panel buttons. Once the remote control is plugged in,
you may use both panels to adjust the scope.
The remote control can be attached to the weapon of your
choice through whatever means best suiting your shooting
style and grip. We suggest an elastic Velcro® loop fastener
similar to the trigger switches found on the weapon.
RETICLE PATTERNS
The NVSG1/NVSG2IA scope comes with five reticle patterns:
• Dot
• Post
• Post with Dot
• Open Cross Hair
• Cross Hair
You can choose your preferred pat-
tern by pushing the Reticle Pattern
Selector button.
1 MOA
60 MOA
60 MOA
Open Cross Hair
2 MOA
Dot 1 MOA
60 MOA
Post
6 MOA
60 MOA
1 MOA
Post with Dot 60 MOA
1 MOA
60 MOA
6 MOA
Cross Hair
Reticle Pattern Selector button
Reticle Pattern Selector button
NVSG2IA
NVSG1
Windage
Elevation
Elevation
Windage
NVSG2IA
NVSG1

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PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
Before getting started make sure to follow these steps:
• Take the scope out of the case.
• Insert the batteries into their housing with the polarity order shown on the main body of the unit.
• Switch on your NVSG1/NVSG2IA scope by the master power switch make sure the protective lens
cover is still attached to the lens.
• We expect your right eye to aim through the scope. Keep both of your eyes open so you are able to
see the color-coded LEDs with your left eye.
• In order to assure the proper functioning of the proximity sensor make certain that the protective
glass surface of the sensor is always clean.
• When the scope is first powered up the initial settings are:
- Image intensifier tube brightness -100%
- Reticle brightness -100%
- Illuminator brightness -100%.
• Observe the scene and adjust the diopter for optimal image clarity.
• You may now enter the dark environment or simply shut the lights off in order to darken the room.
• Remove the lens cap/daylight filter.
• Observe the scene and adjust the front lens for ideal focus.
• Adjust the digital features as needed.
• To increase the battery life the LED diodes go off after 10 seconds.
• You will need to focus for different distances.
• Take your time to learn about your “Smart” scope. It will take practice to properly use this device.
As you use this scope you will be able to improve your speed of focusing, as well as sharpness of
image.
CLEANING THE EYEPIECE
You may need to clean the eyepiece of the riflescope from time to time in order to guarantee top per-
formance. When you receive your riflescope you should check for dust on the eyepiece of the unit.
You can remove the eyepiece. For cleaning unscrew the eyepiece counter-clockwise to remove it.
CAUTION: Use only Photographic lens cleaning tissue on these surfaces. Be careful not to scratch
or smudge any of these surfaces. When using compressed air to blow dust away, make sure to avoid
inverting the can while spraying. This can cause frozen propellant to exit the can, which can cause
serious problems with the glass and phosphor screen.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
• Always remember to turn off the NVSG1/NVSG2IA when it is not in use. If you do not plan on using
your aries scope for a period of more than 10 days, you should remove the batteries.
• Keep lens cap/daylight filter on when not in use.
• Avoid contact with dust, steam, and gas.
• The NVSG1/NVSG2IA is not harmful to the user or the environment.
• Do not disassemble except to clean the front lens and the eyepiece: it will void your warranty.
• Evaluate the scopes function by looking through it in a lit environment with the daylight filter lens
cap on. Never use in daylight without the daylight filter lens cap on. Do not surpass ten minutes
of testing.

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• Never point the NVSG1/NVSG2IA at a bright light source. If the scope shuts off automatically after
directing it at a bright light source, turn the unit off and wait 1 - 2 minutes before turning the unit
back on.
• Adverse atmospheric conditions such as fog, smog, or haze and a lack of ambient light (moon or
starlight) may diminish the effective viewing distance. All technical data for this unit was compiled
in a controlled environment.
• If you use the rubber eyecaps for a long period of time, you may suffer skin inflammation. If you
develop any symptoms, consult a doctor immediately.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Q: Flashes, flickers, or clicking occur while operating
S: If it occurs within the first five minutes of inserting new batteries, it is normal and the device will
resume normal operation soon thereafter. If it occurs for more than 10 minutes, contact your dealer
or other authorized service representative for service instructions.
Q: Dark spots on screen.
S: These are cosmetic blemishes in the intensifier tube. They are a by-product of the process of
manufacturing night vision tubes. They will not impede your viewing ability.
Q: Image not clear.
S: Adjust focus ring. If problem persists, increase viewing distance
Q: Fixed-pattern noise in a honeycomb shape.
S: Usually a cosmetic blemish characterized by a faint honeycomb-type pattern. This usually occurs
when viewing very bright lights. Adjust the potentiometer, to reduce brightness.
Q: A pattern of dark thin lines which look like chicken wire.
S: Turn on illuminator, if purchased. If illuminator doesn’t brighten image, replace batteries. If
problem persists, contact ATN for service instructions.
FEATURES
• Digital “Smart technology”
• Total darkness technology
• Internally adjustable lit reticle for windage and elevation
• Automatic brightness control
• Range finder
• Built in 100m IR illuminator
• Mounts to standard U.S. weaver
• Recoil & flash resistant intensifiertube
• Auto “Sleep” mode
• Video/35mm camera adaptable
• Superb multi-coated 6 element lens system
• Manufactured exclusively by ATN
• Two year warranty

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SPECIFICATION
Total Darkness Technology...........Standard
“Smart” Technology ......................Standard
Magnification ................................4x (NVSG1)
......................................................5x (NVSG2IA)
Intensifier Tube .............................1st Gen. (NVSG1)
......................................................2rd Gen.+ (NVSG2IA)
Detection Range ...........................175 m (NVSG1)
......................................................250 m (NVSG2IA)
Recognition Range........................120 m (NVSG1)
......................................................175 m (NVSG2IA)
Lens System .................................6 element 90 mm; F1.7
Field of View .................................12°
Diopter Adjustment........................±5
Resolution ....................................40 lp /mm (NVSG1)
......................................................36-45 lp /mm (NVSG2IA)
Range of Focus ............................1.8 m to infinity
Reticle ...........................................Red on green rangefinder 5 reticle patterns
Controls.........................................Digital and remote
Power Supply ................................Two 3 volt lithium
Battery Life ...................................10-20 hours
Dimensions ...................................300 mm x 115 mm x 112 mm
......................................................9.8” x 4.3” x 4,2”
Operating Temperatures ..............-40°C to +40°C
Weight ....................................... 1.6 kg /3.5 lb

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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 ei-
ther repair or replace the product, and such action on the part of ATN shall be the full extent of ATN’s li-
ability, and the Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy. This warranty does not cover a product (a) used
in other than its normal and customary manner; (b) subjected to misuse; (c) subjected to alterations,
modifications or repairs by the Customer of by any party other than ATN without prior written consent of
ATN; (d) special order or “close-out” merchandise or merchandise sold “as-is” by either ATN or the ATN
dealer; or (e) merchandise that has been discontinued by the manufacturer and either parts or replace-
ment units are not available due to reasons beyond the c ontrol 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 en-
vironmental conditions specified by the manufacturer. CUSTOMER IS HERE BY NOTIFIED THAT OP -
ER ATION OF THE EQ U I PMENT DURI N G DAYLI G HT HO U RS OR UNDER ANY E XCESSIVE LI G H T
CONDITIONS MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE UNIT AND
SAID DAMAGE W ILL N OT BE COVERED U N D E R T H I S WARR A N T 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 particular purpose, shall apply to the product. All such implied warranties are hereby and
expressly disclaimed.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
ATN will not be liable for any claims, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses, damages or liabili-
ties arising out of the use of this product. Operation and use of the product are the sole responsibilit y of
the Customer. ATN’s sole undertaking is limited to providing the products and services outlined herein
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not limited to, los t income, los t revenue, or lo st profit , whet h e r such d amages were for e s e e able
or not at the time of purchase, and whether or not such damages arise out of a breach of war-
ranty, a breach of agreement, negligence, strict liability or any other theory of liability.
PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION
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Please complete the included form and immediately mail it to our Service Center: 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 service department by calling
800-910-2862 or 650-989-5100 or via e-mail [e-mail] to receive a Return Merchandise
Authorization number (RMA). When returning please take or send the product, postage paid, with
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postage or, missing or damaged merchandise during shipment. When sending product back, please
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of the warranty. Product merchandise returns that do not have an RMA listed may be refused or a
significant delay in processing may occur. Estimate d Warrant y ser vi c e time is 10-20 bus ines s days.
End-user/customer is responsible for postage to ATN for warranty service. ATN will cover return post-
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warranty. ATN will return product after warranty service by domestic UPS ground and/or domestic mail.
Any other requested or required shipping method the postage/shipping fee will be the responsibility of
the end-user/customer.

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