N-Vision Optics ATLAS User manual

N-Vision Optics LLC
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220 Reservoir Street, Suite 26, Needham, MA 02494
781-505-8360
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Thermal Binocular
ATLAS
Revision 2.39 March 2017
© 2017 Copyright N-Vision Optics LLC All rights reserved

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS............................................................................................................. 1
LIST OF FIGURES .................................................................................................................... 2
LIST OF TABLES....................................................................................................................... 2
General Information................................................................................................................... 3
Scope..................................................................................................................................... 3
Models.................................................................................................................................... 3
Introduction............................................................................................................................. 3
Safety Summary..................................................................................................................... 4
Warnings ................................................................................................................................ 4
Unit Overview ............................................................................................................................ 5
Features ................................................................................................................................. 5
Key Specifications .................................................................................................................. 6
ATLAS Components .................................................................................................................. 7
Standard Kit............................................................................................................................ 8
Operation................................................................................................................................... 8
Installing Batteries .................................................................................................................. 8
Switching the Unit ON and OFF.............................................................................................10
Thermal Calibration ...............................................................................................................10
Focusing................................................................................................................................10
Diopter Adjustment................................................................................................................11
Operating Modes and Menus.................................................................................................11
ATLAS Control Switches...........................................................................................................12
Normal Mode Description..........................................................................................................13
Taking Photos........................................................................................................................13
Zoom.....................................................................................................................................13
Polarity ..................................................................................................................................14
Contrast Enhancement (CE) Adjustment ...............................................................................14
Menu Mode Description............................................................................................................14
Navigation in Menu Mode......................................................................................................15
Main Menu.............................................................................................................................15
System Settings Menu...........................................................................................................16
Video Settings Menu..............................................................................................................16
System Info Menu..................................................................................................................17
Gallery...................................................................................................................................18
Maintenance Instructions..........................................................................................................18
Introduction............................................................................................................................18
Preparing for Maintenance.....................................................................................................18
Cleaning the ATLAS ..............................................................................................................18
Cleaning the Optics ...............................................................................................................18
Checking for Damage and Corrosion.....................................................................................18
Description of Additional Functions...........................................................................................19
Electrical Interface.................................................................................................................19
Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................21

LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1. ATLAS Thermal Binocular.......................................................................................... 3
Figure 2. ATLAS Thermal Binocular.......................................................................................... 5
Figure 3. ATLAS Front View...................................................................................................... 7
Figure 4. ATLAS Rear View...................................................................................................... 7
Figure 5. ATLAS with Removed Battery Cartridge .................................................................... 9
Figure 6. Inserting Batteries Into Batteries Cartridge................................................................. 9
Figure 7. ATLAS Control Switches...........................................................................................10
Figure 8. ATLAS Control Switches...........................................................................................12
Figure 9. ATLAS Electrical Connector......................................................................................19
Figure 10 Optional ATLAS Cable.............................................................................................19
LIST OF TABLES
Table 1. Key Specifications....................................................................................................... 6
Table 2 Functionality of Switches in Different Modes ...............................................................12
Table 3 6-Pin Electrical Connector...........................................................................................20
Table 4 Troubleshooting Instructions .......................................................................................21

General Information
You must familiarize yourself with the entire manual before operating the equipment. Read the
complete manual and follow all WARNINGS and NOTES. Study this manual carefully and
understand all related safety precautions.
Scope
This manual provides the user with information related to operations, maintenance, and
troubleshooting of the thermal binoculars ATLAS.
Models
Figures 1 represents the thermal binocular ATLAS.
Figure 1. ATLAS Thermal Binocular
Introduction
ATLAS is an uncooled universal thermal binocular detecting the long IR part of the spectrum (7.5
- 13.5 μm) and designed to meet the demands of security professionals, nature enthusiasts,
sailors, hunters, and sportsmen alike. ATLAS offers unsurpassed performance when used for
search and rescue operations, surveillance, perimeter control, and vehicle identification in
addition to a wide variety of other applications.
The rugged and lightweight ATLAS combines an engineered plastic housing with optics that will
satisfy the most stringent and demanding requirements. Regardless of ambient light conditions,
smoke or haze, ATLAS detects even the slightest temperature differences of everything in the
field of view and provides the user with clear “white hot”, “black hot”, colored or “edge-detected”

images of what would otherwise be invisible to the naked eye.
Safety Summary
ATLAS is a precision electro-optical instrument and must be handled carefully at all
times to prevent damage.
To protect ATLAS from unnecessary damage and degradation of performance never
point the unit at extremely hot objects, such as the bright sun or a hot, burning fire.
Do not scratch the lens surfaces.
Be careful not to touch the lens surfaces. To remove contamination or fingerprints use
lens paper to carefully clean the surface of the objective lens.
Do not carry batteries in pockets containing metal objects such as keys, coins, sharp
tools, etc. Those objects can damage batteries and short-circuit them. Shorted batteries may
become very hot and could potentially cause bodily harm.
Warnings
THE THERMAL IMAGING SENSOR USED WITHIN THE ATLAS IS VERY SENSITIVE TO
EXPOSURE TO EXTREMELY HIGH LEVELS OF RADIANT FLUX (HEAT).
NEVER EXPOSE ATLAS, EITHER TURNED ON OR OFF, DIRECTLY TO THE SUN OR ANY
OTHER SOURCE OF HEAT THAT THE HUMAN EYE CANNOT TOLERATE. EXPOSURE TO
THE HIGH LEVEL OF RADIATION MAY DAMAGE THE ATLAS THERMAL SENSOR.
KEEP THE OBJECTIVE LENS COVER CLOSED AT ALL TIMES WHEN THE ATLAS IS NOT
IN USE.
INADVERTENT SUN DAMAGE IS NOT CONSIDERED A DEFECT IN MATERIAL OR
WORKMANSHIP, AND IS NOT COVERED IN THE PRODUCT WARRANTY.

Unit Overview
Figures 2 below shows the ATLAS thermal binocular.
Figure 2. ATLAS Thermal Binocular
Features
Long range observation regardless of available ambient light
Black Hot/White Hot polarity selection
Color Pallet
Edge Detect mode
Digital 2x and 4x zoom
High resolution throughout the entire field of view
Nitrogen purged in order to prevent internal fogging and extend service life
State of the art impact-resistant rubberized engineered plastics housing

Key Specifications
Key specifications are presented below in Table 1. Model specific characteristics can be found
on product specification sheets or by contacting N-Vision Optics.
Table 1. Key Specifications
Sensor type
Uncooled vanadium oxide (VOx)
microbolometer
Detector resolution
640 x 480
Spectral response, µm
7.5 - 13.5
Detector pitch, µm
12
Refresh rate, Hz
60 or 9 (International Model)
Start-up time, sec
< 5
Objective lens
50mm F1.2
FOV, degree
9 Horizontal, 7 Vertical
Focus
Manual
Detection, man size target, m
2250 (60% Detection Probability)
Recognition, man size target, m
820 (60% Recognition Probability)
Identification, man size target, m
430 (60% Identification Probability)
Analog output
NTSC or PAL
Output resolution, NTSC
640 x 480
Output resolution, PAL
768 x 574
Power, internal
Three CR123 (DL123) batteries
Power, external
USB
Display
Color
Display resolution
800 x 600
Diopter adjustment, diopters
Fixed 0-diopters
Size (L x W x H) cm / in
14.8 / 5.8 x 12.4 / 4.8 x 61 / 2.4
Weight, grams / oz
575 / 20
Surface finish
Black
Operating temperature range, ºC
-40 to +50
Storage temperature range, ºC
-40 to +71
Internal Memory
60 Images

ATLAS Components
Figure 3. ATLAS Front View
Figure 4. ATLAS Rear View

Refer to Figures 3 and 4 to identify key components.
1. Objective Lens
2. Objective Lens Focusing Ring
3. ATLAS Housing
4. Power/Photo Switch
5. Zoom Switch
6. Contrast Enhancement (CE)+ / Cal Switch
7. Polarity/Menu/Select Switch
8. Contrast Enhancement (CE) - Switch
9. Battery Compartment Cover
10. Neck Strap Lug
11. Neck Strap Lug (not shown)
12. Eye Pieces
13. No-Slip Surface
Standard Kit
Standard ATLAS kit includes unit, carrying/storage case, lens cleaning paper, user manual,
battery cartridge, three (3) CR123 (DL123) size batteries.
Operation
Refer to Figures 3 and 4 to identify components.
Installing Batteries
WARNINGS:
DO NOT MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES. DO NOT MIX BRANDS OF BATTERIES. DO NOT
MIX DISPOSABLE AND RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES.
INSPECT BATTERIES FOR BULGING PRIOR TO USE. IF THE BATTERY SHOWS SIGNS OF
BULGING, DO NOT USE.
DO NOT DAMAGE, PUNCTURE, SHORT CIRCUIT, ATTEMPT TO RECHARGE OR
OTHERWISE TAMPER WITH BATTERIES. TURN OFF THE ATLAS IF THE BATTERY
COMPARTMENT BECOMES TOO HOT. IF POSSIBLE, WAIT UNTIL IT COOLS DOWN
BEFORE REMOVING BATTERIES.
ALWAYS REMOVE BATTERIES WHEN STORING OR SHIPPING THE ATLAS.
THE USE OF REPUTABLE BRAND NAME, HIGH QUALITY BATTERIES IS RECOMMENDED.
BATTERIES OF LESSER QUALITY MAY HAVE SIGNIFICANTLY SHORTER LIFE.

Figure 5. ATLAS with Removed Battery Cartridge
Figure 6. Inserting Batteries Into Batteries Cartridge
Refer to Figures 5 and 6 to identify components related to the battery compartment.
NOTE: Batteries in the ATLAS are placed in the Battery Cartridge (2). Battery Cartridge can be
inserted in the Battery Compartment either side forward.
Unscrew the Battery Compartment Cover (4) that is holding the Batteries Cartridge. Pull Battery
Cartridge (2) from the Battery Compartment Cover (4). Install three CR123 batteries (3) as shown
on Figure 6 into the Battery Cartridge (2). Inspect the rubber O-ring of the Battery Compartment
Cover (4) for damage. Replace if necessary. Slide Battery Cartridge (2) with installed batteries
into the Battery Compartment Cover (4). Screw Battery Compartment Cover (4) with Battery
Cartridge (2) holding batteries back into the Battery Compartment (1).