ATN TTWS Series User manual

TTWS Series
THERMAL WEAPON SIGHTS
operator’s manual
OPERATOR’S MANUAL (TTWS Series) REVISION 4 – APRIL, 2014
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THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NATURAL RUBBER LATEX
WHICH MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS.
CAUTION:
SAFETY SUMMARY
STUDY CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL BEFORE TURNING ON
AND OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.
CAUTIONS
The TTWS Series Thermal Digital Riflescopes are precision
electro-optical instruments and requires careful handling. To pro-
vide safe use of the systems the following instructions should be
observed:
• Do not dismantle the device.
• Keep the device clean; protect it from moisture, sharp tem-
perature drops and shocks.
• Be careful not to touch the glass surfaces. If you put fin-
ger-prints on, or contaminate the glass surfaces, use only
clean and soft materials to clean it.
• Do not leave the device in on position during stops in opera-
tion.
• Remove the batteries from the device for the period of storage.

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WARNING
Do not permanently attach the scope to dynamic-mount applica-
tions that continuously transmit vibration (such as on vehicles or
heavy machinery).
WARNING
Do not point the scope directly at any high-intensity objects that you
must not view with your eyes (such as the sun or a welding arc). If
you do, you will damage the scope.
WARNING
Operating TTWS Series outside of its specified operating tempera-
ture range or voltage range can cause permanent damage and will
void the warranty.
WARNING
Use the power button to turn the scope off before you remove power
(remove batteries or disconnect external power supply).
WARNING
TTWS Series operates over a wide operating temperature range
(-20°C to +60°C). Not all lithium batteries are specified over this
same temperature span. Check the manufacturer’s specifications
of your selected battery to verify the valid temperature range.
WARNING
Do not use any battery other than a CR-123A lithium battery. DO
NOT use any battery(ies) providing a (combined) voltage greater
than 12.0 volts.
WARNING
Do not install batteries of different types (lithium with lithium-ion
rechargeable). All batteries must be of the same type.
WARNING
Do not replace batteries in a possibly explosive environment, such
as a gas station (or any place where you must turn off your vehicle
engine). If you do, sparks can cause an explosion.

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WARNING
Remove the batteries before you store the riflescopes for extended
periods (2 weeks or more).
WARNING
Do not carry batteries in pockets containing metal objects such as
coins, keys, etc. Metal objects can cause the batteries to short cir-
cuit and become very hot. In the case of lithium batteries, a short
circuit could cause them to explode.
WARNING
Observe battery manufacturer’s guidelines for safe handling and
proper disposal of batteries.
EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
• The TTWS Series detector spectral band (7 to 14 mkm) pro-
vides a better penetration through smoke, smog, dust, water
vapor etc.
• Infrared radiation does not travel through glass and therefore
the scope does not sense objects if they are behind a glass
window.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
1.1. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.1. Scope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.2. Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.3. Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.1.4. Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
1.2. Description and Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.2.1. Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-5
1.2.2. TTWS Standard Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-7
1.2.3. Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-8
1.2.4. Mechanical Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
1.2.5. Optical Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-11
1.2.6. Electrical Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-12
CHAPTER 2. ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION . . . . . . . . 2-1
2.1. Preparation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.1. Preparation for Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2
2.1.2. Examination for Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-3
2.2. Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4
2.2.1. Remove/installation of Quick Release Mount (QRM) . . . 2-4
2.2.2. Video Output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5
CHAPTER 3. OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
3.1. General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.1.1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.1.2. Controls and Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2
3.2. Operating procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.2.1. Turning On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
3.2.2. Focusing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
3.2.3. ISM – Interactive Symbology Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
3.2.4. Polarity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
3.2.5. Brightness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

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3.2.6. Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
3.2.7. Color Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
3.2.8. Manual Image Refresh / Calibration . . . . . . . . . . . 3-9
3.2.9. Reticle Color . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.2.10. Reticle Pattern . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10
3.2.11. New Firmware Change Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
3.2.12. Shut Down Operations. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11
CHAPTER 4. 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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.2.1. General . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.2.2. Troubleshooting Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-4
4.3. Maintenance Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.3.1. Scope Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.3.2. Cleaning Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
4.3.3. Preparing for Extended Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-6

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
• Usage
You must familiarize yourself with the entire manual before operat-
ing the equipment. Read and follow all warning notices.
• Manual Overview
The table of contents includes the paragraph number, paragraph
title, and page number. An index provides additional references to
the subject contents.

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CHAPTER 1
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 TTWS Series Thermal Digital Riflescopes. Throughout
this manual, the TTWS Series will be referred to as the scope or
TTWS.
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
[phone]
[phone]
[phone] fax
[e-mail]
www.atncorp.com
1.1.3. STORAGE
Storage of TTWS should be done in the factory packing and after a
thorough PMCS as outlined in Section 4.1 of this manual. This will
ensure the scope remains in mission ready condition during stor-
age. Batteries should be stored separately from the scope.
The scope should not be placed on the floor, in any area exposed to
high temperatures or direct sunlight. Presence of acid and alkaline
vapor, as well as of other aggressive admixtures in the air is unac-
ceptable.
1.1.4. WARRANTY INFORMATION
ONE YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in
material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 1 (one)
years from the date of purchase. In the event a defect that is covered