ATN PS-40 User manual
operator’s manual
NIGHT VISION FRONT SIGHTS
ATN PS- 40
ATN PS-40 MGC
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ATN PS-40/ ATN PS-40 MGC
OPERATOR’S MANUAL (REV. 3, AUGUST 2010)
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SAFETY SUMMARY
STUDY CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL BEFORE
TURNING ON AND OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
CAUTIONS
The ATN PS-40 night vision unit is a precision electron-optical
instrument and requires careful handling. To provide safe use of
the sight the following instructions should be observed:
ture drops and shocks.
prints on, or contaminate the glass surfaces, use only clean
and soft materials to clean it.
sight on in daylight with the front lens cap off. Do not point
the sight 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.
operation.
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ceeding 3 days. Failure to do so may damage unit.
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NATURAL RUBBER LATEX
WHICH MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
CAUTION:
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EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
To avoid physical and equipment damage when using the
ATN PS-40, carefully read and understand 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, at building shadows, etc.
and other darkened areas.
fog, sleet, snow or smoke.
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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. 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-40 Standard Components and Optional
Equipment 1-8
SECTION II. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2-1
2.1. Installation Procedures 2-2
2.1.1. Battery Installation 2-2
2.1.2. Installation on MIL-STD-1913 Rail 2-3
2.1.3. Installation on Dayscope Objective Lens 2-4
2.2. Operating Procedures 2-7
2.2.1. General 2-7
2.2.2. Controls and Indicators 2-7
2.2.3. Operating Procedures 2-8
2.2.4. Operating at Changing Light Condition 2-10
2.2.5. Gain Control 2-10
2.2.6. Stowage of PS-40 2-11
2.3. Installation and Use of Accessories 2-12
2.3.2 Adapter for A.R.M.S. Mounts 2-13
2.3.3. Remote Control 2-13
2.3.4. Platform Ring 2-14
2.3.5. Long Rail Adapter 2-15
2.3.6. B.A.M. System 2-15
2.3.7. IR450 Illuminator 2-17
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2.3.8. Day Scope Light Suppressor 2-18
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 4-6
4.2.1. General 4-6
4.2.2. Troubleshooting Procedures 4-6
4.3. Maintenance Procedures 4-9
4.3.1. Scope of PS-40 Maintenance 4-9
4.3.2. Cleaning Procedures 4-9
Appendix A. Spare Parts List A-1
Appendix B. How to select Scope Mounting System B-1
Appendix C. Estimation of Ambient Illumination Level C-1
Appendix D. Night Vision Front Sights Image
Intensifier Tube Replacement Manual D-1
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SECTION I
INTRODUCTION
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1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1.1. SCOPE
This manual contains instructions for use in operating and main-
taining the ATN PS-40 and PS-40 MGC Night Vision Front Sights.
Throughout this manual, the ATN PS-40 and PS-40 MGC will be
referred to as the sights or the PS-40.
1.1.2. REPORTS
Reports from the user on recommendations for improvements are
encouraged. Send 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 PS-40 should be done in the factory packing and
after a thorough PMCS as outlined in Section IV 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-40 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
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 WARRANT Y. This warrant y is ex tended 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 suc h 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 warrant y, 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 department 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-
rant y. ATN will return product af ter warranty ser vice 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 PS-40 is an effective night vision system that mounts forward
of an existing riflescope/spotting scope (further referred to as a
scope) adding night vision capabilities to daytime target acqui-
sition platform. Advisable dayscope magnification is 1X to 12X
(2.5X to 8X is optimum). The sight is installed and removed with-
out affecting boresight (permanent boresight alignment).
NOTE
The PS-40 can be installed also forward of viewfinders of vari-
ous instruments to widen operating illumination range.
B. Principle of Operation
The PS-40 operation is based on the principle of electron-optical
intensification of light. The input fast catadioptric lens collects
available ambient light from sources such as the moon, stars and
skyglow and focuses it on the image intensifier tube photocath-
ode. The tube amplifies the light and produces the viewable im-
age projected by the output lens from the tube screen into the
dayscope lens. Thus the sight provides the capability for operator
to see through the scope at night.
C. Features and Limitations
The PS-40 has the following important features:
for the best possible image contrast under high and low light
conditions.
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ambient light level exceeds the limit of 40 lux during a 10 sec-
onds period.
The PS-40 is an effective night vision system designed for night
operations but does have following limitations:
operate. Night light is reduced by such factors as passing cloud
cover and objects that produce shadows.
smoke.
snowcovered territory, sandy deserts, large bodies of water or
grassy hills) degrade visibility thereby disguising or masking
changes in terrain.
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lution that it has under full moon.
TABLE 1-1. SYSTEM DATA
ITEM DATA
Magnification Unity (1 X)
Boresight Characteristics:
Accuracy Factory aligned to ½ MOA or better
Retention Permanent to within 1 MOA or better
Repeatability Within ½ MOA
System Resolution subject to Tube Resolution:
36 to 44 lp /mm 0.38 mrad /lp
45 to 54 lp /mm 0.30 mrad /lp
55 to 64 lp /mm 0.25 mrad/lp
Over 65 lp/mm 0.21 mrad /lp
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TABLE 1-2. MECHANICAL DATA
ITEM DATA
177 x 85 x 83 mm
Weight:
without Battery 0.84 kg
with Remote Control, Light Suppressor
and Battery 0.91 kg
with Quick Release Mount
with Weaver Mount
with A.R.M.S.#19 ACOG Mount
41.3 mm
40 mm
49 mm
TABLE 1-3. ELECTRICAL DATA
ITEM DATA
Battery One AA (1.5 V) or CR123A (3 V)
Consumption Current:
at 1.5 V
at 3.0 V
75 mA
38 mA
Cell Life at 20 ˚C:
AA Alkaline Battery
123A Lithium Battery
32 hours
36 hours
TABLE 1-4. OPTICAL DATA
ITEM DATA
Objective Lens Focal Length 80 mm
Objective Lens F/number 1:1.23
Objective Lens T/number 1:1.8
Focus Range 10 m to infinity
Field of View 12˚
Output Lens Exit Pupil Diameter 40 mm
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TABLE 1-5. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
ITEM DATA
Operating Temperature
Storage Temperature
95 % , 25 ˚C to 40 ˚C for 48 hours
Illumination Required Natural night illumination (overcast star-
light to moonlight)
Immersion 10 m for 30 minutes
1.2.2. PS-40 STANDARD COMPONENTS AND
OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
The PS-40 standard components are shown in Figure 1-1 and pre-
sented in Table 1-6.
FIGURE 1-1. PS-40 STANDARD COMPONENTS
1
9
8
25
4
7
6
3
10 12
11
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TABLE 1-6. PS-40 STANDARD COMPONENTS
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
1ATN PS-40/PS-40 MGC Night Vision Front Sight 1
2Objective Lens Cap 1
3Quick Release Mount (QRM) 1
4Output Lens Cap 1
5Light Suppressor 1
6Remote Control 1
7 1
8Platform Ring 1
9Shipping /Storage Case 1
10 Battery 123A, Lithium 1
11 1
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is shown in Figure 1-2 and listed in Table 1-7.
FIGURE 1-2. IR450-B4 IR ILLUMINATOR KIT
TABLE 1-7. IR450-B4 IR ILLUMINATOR KIT
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
1IR450-B4 IR 1
2 1
3IR450 Wrench 1
4Battery 123A, Lithium 1
21 3 4
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Optional items are shown in Figure 1-3 and listed in Table 1-8.
FIGURE 1-3. PS-40 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
TABLE 1-8. PS-40 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT
ITEM DESCRIPTION PART CODE
1Adapter for A.R.M.S. Mounts COWSPSAM
2Weaver Mount ACDNPS40MWVR
3Scope Mounting System #1 ACDNPS40SM01
4Scope Mounting System # 2 ACDNPS40SM02
5
6Long Rail Adapter ACWSLRADPT
7Boresight Attachment Mount (B.A.M.) ACDNPS40BM01
8Day Scope Light Suppressor ACDNPS40LSR
1 25
3(4)
6
7 8
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SECTION II
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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2.1. INSTALLATION PROCEDURES
2.1.1. BATTERY INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Ensure the function switch is in the off position before installing
a battery.
Install the battery as follows:
1. Observe Figure 2-1 for right position of the threaded insert ac-
cording to the battery to be installed.
2. Unscrew the battery compartment cap and check the insert po-
sition.
3. Change the insert position in the cap if necessary.
4. Install the battery into the battery compartment. Follow battery
symbol on the sight body (Figure 2-2).
5. Replace the battery compartment cap.
BATTERY COMPARTMENT CAP INSERT
CR 123A
BATTERY
AA BATTERY
FIGURE 2-1.
INSERT POSITIONS IN THE
BATTERY COMPARTMENT CAP
FIGURE 2-2.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
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2.1.2. INSTALLATION ON MIL-STD-1913 RAIL
NOTE
The optical axis of the PS-40 and the riflescope should be
matched. Difference of the axes position more than 3 mm is not
recommended. Measure the height of the riflescope axis above
the rail. Observe Table 1-2 for the sight axis height above the rail.
If the difference in the axis heights of the PS-40 and riflescope is
more than 3 mm it is necessary to replace riflescope mounting
rings or monoblock by proper ones.
FIGURE 2-3. PS-40 INSTALLED ON MIL-STD-1913 RAIL
FORWARD OF DAYSCOPE
Install the PS-40 on MIL-STD-1913 rail as follows:
1. Take of f the output lens cap (Figure 1-1, 4) and put it into the stor-
age case.
2. Remove the light suppressor from the storage case. Put it on in
place of the out put lens cap.
3.
To open the sight Quick Release Mount , slide the cam latch for-
ward (Figure 2-4, arrow A) and turn the cam backward (arrow B).
4. Place the sight onto MIL-STD-1913 rail. Be sure to engage the
recoil lug into the groove on the top mounting sur face of the rifle.
The light suppressor should cover the riflescope objective lens.
5. Turn the cam forward pushing the latch to close the mount.
6. The Quick Release Mount may be adjusted to eliminate excessive
play when mounted on the rail by using the provided Allen key (Fi-
gure 1-1, 13) to increase /decrease the cam latch nut (Figure 2-4).
PS-40 DAYSCOPE PLATFORM RING
LONG RAIL ADAPTER
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FIGURE 2- 4. QUICK RELEASE MOUNT
2.1.3. INSTALLATION ON DAYSCOPE OBJECTIVE
LENS
Presented in Table 2-1 optional scope mounting systems are de-
signed to install the PS-40 on riflescope/sporting scope objective
lens. The systems are equipped with a rail for mounting optional
IR illuminator.
TABLE 2-1. SCOPE MOUNTING SYSTEMS
SCOPE
MOUNTING
SYSTEM #
OBJECTIVE
LENS DIA-
METER ( IN-
SERT SIZE),
MM
CLEAR
A P E R T U R E O F
OBJECTIVE
LENS, MM
RIFLESCOPE MODEL
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47 40 Leupold 3.5-10x40
Leupold VX-II 3-9x40
48 Zeiss 1.5-6x42
Swarovski PV-N 2.5-10x42
49 Meopta Artemis 3000 3-9x42
49.5 Meopta Artemis 3000 4-12x40
50 Schmidt & Bender 10x42 PMII
2
56 50 Zeiss 2.5-10x50
57 50 Schmidt & Bender 3-12x50
58.7 50 Leupold 4.4-14x50
Leupold VX-III 3.5-10x50
CAM
CAM
CLOSED POSITION OPENED POSITION
A
B
CAM ADJUSTMENT
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