Rigel Optics 2300 User manual

Rigel Optics
477 South 28th St., Suite 3
Washougal, WA 98671
www.rigeloptics.com
Tel [phone]
NIGHT VISION BINOCULAR
Rigel 2300
User Manual

Index
Section Page
1. Introduction 2
2. Care Guidelines 4
3. Technical Specifications 5
4. Assembly Diagram 6
5. Pre-operation 8
6. Operation 8
7. Maintenance 10
8. Guidelines for storage and transport 10
9. Troubleshooting Guide 11
10. Warranty 12
WARNING! Please read the
instructions prior to using the device!
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1. Introduction
Congratulations and thank you for purchasing
Rigel Optics Night Vision. With proper care
and use this device can function properly for
many years.
Night Vision Technology works by first
converting a light (photon) signal into an
electronic signal and then amplifying the
electronic signal and redisplaying the signal on
a phosphorescence screen. This electronic
amplification is measured as the “Gain” of the
device. Due to the high gain of these devices,
it is important not to “overdrive” the amplifier by
exposing them to bright lights. While most all
night vision devices are equipped with a safety
shutdown circuit, minor damage can occur to
the image tube each time the amplifier is
overdriven. Because these devices have very
high gain amplifiers, it is also not uncommon
for various models to have a slight noise or
“whine” from the amplifier.
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The lens covers of night vision equipment have
a very small hole in them to “choke” out the
majority of the light. This allows the device to
be used in the daytime without overloading the
amplifier.
Due to the technology and manufacturing
limitations for Generation 1 night vision image
tubes, dark spots in the tube will be present.
These spots are considered normal, and do
not affect the image quality of the scope.
Under total darkness, scintillation (luminous
spots and weak flashes) can also be observed
in the image tube. These weak flashes will
become more severe if the scope is turned on
in bright light with the lens cover removed.
If you have any questions regarding the care,
use or repair of your scope, please feel free to
contact us at:
Rigel Optics
477 South 28th St., Suite 3
Washougal, WA 98671
www.rigeloptics.com
Tel [phone]
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2. Care Guidelines
•Do not turn the device on during daylight or
in a well lit room unless the lens cover is on.
•Never operate the device above 5 Lux
without the lens cover on. See Table in the
back of this manual for approximate
illumination levels.
•Although the device will protect itself by
shutting down in overlight conditions, it is
not recommended to rely on that protection.
Slight damage may occur to the image tube,
each time the overload protection is
activated.
•If the item is not used for a long period of
time, it is suggested to remove the batteries
from the device
•Never open the device. Night Vision
hardware contains high voltage electronics
and will cause electric shock.
•Do Not use if the device is wet
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3. Technical Specifications
Magnification 3.6 x
Field of View 11°
Minimum viewing
distance
3 meters
Maximum viewing
distance of an animal
[moose] at ¼ moonlight
200 meters
Maximum viewing
distance in total
darkness with the aid
of the IR Illuminator
100-140
meters
Resolution 30 lin./mm
Power supply – “N”
Alkaline
3.0 V
Eye Piece Adjustment +/-4 diopters
Dimensions, in mm 205 x 58 x
113 mm
Weight 0.95 kg.
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4. Assembly Diagram
Figure 1
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4. Assembly Diagram (Cont.)

Components as shown in Figure 1
1. Body
2. Eye-piece
3. Focal length adjustment ring
4. Objective lens
5. Objective Lens Focus Ring
6. Infrared Illuminator
7. Power and Illuminator switch (may also
be button switches in some models)
8. Battery compartment cover
9. Lens cover
10. Overlight Protection Sensor
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5. Preoperation
Battery Installation
•Check that the lens cover (9) is on and the
power switch (7) is in the OFF position
•Remove the battery compartment cover (8)
•Install 2 “N” Style alkaline batteries into the
battery compartment. Observe the polarity
marked on the compartment body
•Reinstall the battery compartment cover (8)
6. Operation
Attention! Do not turn the scope in daylight
conditions or under illumination of more
than 5 lux (approximate illumination levels
are shown in Table 1).
•Power the scope on. (Switch 7)
•Remove lens cap(s) (9)
•When required, turn the IR Illuminator on,
by turning the same power switch one more
position.
•Obtain a sharp focus by adjusting rings (3)
and (4). (The image must be focused going
into the image tube, and back out to the
eye).
•Replace the lens cap and switch the power
off when finished.
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Note: This device is equipped with an
additional photosensor to prohibit the unit from
being turned on under a bright light source. If
the unit is to be tested in daylight with the lens
covers on, the photocell must be covered up.
Note: These devices utilize a high voltage
power supply and maintain a charge in a
capacitor and will continue to provide an
image until the capacitor is fully drained.
Table 1 Approximate Illumination levels
Viewing conditions Illumination
(Lux)
Darkness with no moon 0.01
Night with ¼ moonlight 0.05
Deep twilight 1.0
Twilight 10.0
Full day light 500.0
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7. Maintenance
The user must take very good care of the
scope, protect it from impacts, dust and raw
conditions.
Do not rub objects against the lens and the
oculars. In the event that you get fingerprints,
dust or dirt on the lens, rub the optical surface
with a very soft scratch free cloth, soaked
slightly in alcohol.
8. Guidelines for storage and transport
The device must be stored in a warm, dry
place where the humidity does not exceed
80% and at a temperature of 65-90 degrees F.
The scope should only be shipped in a sturdy
container, with sufficient packing material to
prevent shock damage.
The box must be protected from any moisture
during transport.
Remove the batteries and store in a separate
location if the scope is not to be used for 10 or
more days.
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9. Troubleshooting Guide
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Absence of
image on
the image
tube
1. The batteries are
dead
2. Contact has been
cut off between
the batteries and
the connection
points
3. The Light Amplifier
has been
overloaded
1. Change the
batteries
2. Clean the
battery
contact points
3. Replace cap,
power unit
down, wait 5
minutes, and
power unit back
up.
Low
brightness,
or dim
image on
the image
tube
1. Battery current is
low
2. Observed object is
poorly illuminated
3. Dirty Objective
lens
4. Lens Cover still on
1. Change the
batteries
2. Switch on
the IR
illuminator.
3. Clean lens
4. Remove lens
cover if light
level is
below 5 lux
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10. Warranty
This product is guaranteed for quality
compliance of the device per the technical
specifications when the device is used while
observing the rules of operation,
transportation, and storage.
The warranty period of the device is 12 months
from the date of sale.
If the device is returned under the warranty
policy it must be properly packaged and
shipped so that it is not damaged from impacts
or shock. The purchasing receipt and a short
explanation of the problem must accompany
the scope.
Under no circumstances will any device be
warranted in the event the device is misused
or mishandled.
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