Steiner DBAL-I2 User manual

DUAL BEAM AIMING LASER
VISIBLE LASER POINTER / IR LASER
Technical anual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
SAFETY SU ARY...............................................................................2
HOW TO USE THIS ANUAL ..................................................................7
GENERAL INFOR ATION.......................................................................8
EQUIP ENT DESCRIPTION....................................................................12
SECTION I OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................18
SECTION II OUNTING PROCEDURES ....................................................35
SECTION III ZEROING PROCEDURES ......................................................39
SECTION I OPERATOR PREVENTIVE AINTENANCE CHECKS ..................53
SECTION II OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING ...........................................59
SECTION III OPERATOR AINTENANCE..................................................62
SECTION I UNIT TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................66
SECTION II UNIT AINTENANCE ...........................................................69
SECTION III SERVICE/PACKING AND UNPACKING...................................74
REPAIR PARTS .....................................................................................77

SAFETY SUMMARY
WARNING
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION
AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO THE BEA
GREEN or RED VISIBLE LASER POINTER - Class IIIa
LASER WAVELENGTH: RED - 635 nm / GREEN - 532 nm
OUTPUT: <5 mW
INFRARED LASER POINTER - CLASS I
OUTPUT: IR LASER: <0.7 mW / WAVELENGTH: 850 nm
• DO NOT stare into the laser beam.
• DO NOT look into the laser beam through binoculars or telescopes.
• DO NOT point the laser beam at mirror-like surfaces.
• DO NOT shine the laser beam into other individual’s eyes.
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Safety Data
LASER Power SAFETY
Output CLASS NOHD (m)
REEN LASER - High Power <5 mW IIIa 56.8
RED LASER - High Power <5 mW IIIa 199.7
DEFINITION OF THE FOLLOWING ALERTS THROUGHOUT THIS ANUAL:
WARNING
Identifies a clear danger to the person doing that procedure.
CAUTION
Identifies risk of damage to the equipment.
NOTE
Used to highlight essential procedures, conditions, statements, or convey
important instructional data to the user.
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WARNING
Be sure the weapon is CLEAR and on SAFE before proceeding.
WARNING RISK OF DETECTION BY ENEMY
To reduce the risk of detection by an enemy using a Night Vision Device
(NVD), avoid prolonged activation of the DBAL-I2.
The infrared beam is more detectable to an enemy using a NVD when used in
smoke, fog and rain. Avoid prolonged activation of the DBAL-I2in these conditions.
WARNING
DO NOT store the DBAL-I2with the battery installed.
WARNING
The High Power Modes are blocked with a safety screw.
WARNING
To operate the DBAL-I2in the High Power modes the blue safety screw must
be removed from the back of the unit. The Armorer will remove and store the
safety screw.
WARNING
All directions, such as CW and CCW, are given from the shooter’s point of
view, as though the DBAL-I2were weapon-mounted.
WARNING
The DBAL-I2is powered by one 3-volt CR 123A Lithium Manganese Dioxide
(Li/MnO2) battery. The following safety precautions apply when handling
lithium batteries: 4

• DO NOT short circuit, puncture, or disassemble
• DO NOT attempt to recharge
• NEVER dispose of lithium batteries in a fire, or in any way expose lithium
batteries to excessive heat
• Batteries may explode if disassembled, crushed, recharged, or exposed to
high temperatures
• Avoid mechanical or electrical abuse
• Prior to use, inspect all batteries for cracks, leakage, or bulging
• NEVER install a defective battery in the DBAL-I2
• DO NOT install battery incorrectly
• Store at room temperature
• Refer to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations for proper
disposal of the batteries
WARNING
Make sure the Activation Mode Selector Switch is in the
OFF position before inspecting the Exit Port Lenses of the DBAL-I2.
WARNING
If the Activation Selector Switch is not in the OFF position, the laser can be
inadvertently activated by depressing the fire button on the top of the housing.
WARNING
If a laser borelight is used to boresight the DBAL-I2, be sure to remove the
borelight from the weapon prior to firing.
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WARNING
NEVER boresight in the High Power mode of operation.
CAUTION
DO NOT over-adjust the laser adjusters by forcing them beyond their end
of travel.
CAUTION
DO NOT defocus the infrared illuminator by forcing it beyond its normal end
of travel.
CAUTION
DO NOT overtighten the Safety Screw when installing it into the DBAL-I2
housing as you may strip the housing threads.
CAUTION
Prior to submerging the DBAL-I2, make sure the infrared illuminator focusing
knob has been adjusted in a CCW direction to the focus point.
CAUTION
Use ONLY authorized cleaning supplies on the DBAL-I2or permanent damage
may occur.
CAUTION
DO NOT remove the Remote Cable Switch by pulling on the cable.
CAUTION
To prevent damage to the IR ILLUM Exit Port Cover, open the Dust Cover
before turning the knob to adjust the focus. 6

how to use this manua
Usage
You must familiarize yourself with the entire manual before operating
the equipment. Read the complete maintenance task before performing
maintenance and follow all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES.
anual Overview
The manual contains sections for Operating and Maintaining the DBAL-I2.
Appendix A Repair Parts
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CHAPTER 1-–-GENERAL INFORMATION
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Figure 1-1 DBAL-I2in Use

1.1 GENERAL INFOR ATION
1.1.a Type of anual:
Operator and Field Maintenance Manual.
1.1.b Equipment Name:
DBAL-I2, Dual Beam Aiming Laser-Intelligent2.
1.1.c Purpose of Equipment:
To covertly illuminate and direct fire using an infrared laser pointer (IR
POINT) and an infrared laser illuminator (IR ILLUM) for operators equipped
with a Night Vision Device (NVD).
1.2 REPORTING EQUIP ENT I PROVE ENT RECO ENDATIONS
If your DBAL-I2needs improvement, let us know.
Mail your comments to Steiner-Optik, 331 E. 8th St., reeley, CO 80631
or email: laserlightsinf[email protected]om
1.3 Steiner 3-Year Laser Device Warranty
On all laser devices, Steiner offers a 3-Year Limited Warranty from the date of
purchase that covers all laser, optical and electronic components, materials
and workmanship. All warranties are void if the serial number or manufacturer’s
labels affixed to the product have been removed, or if products have been
abused, misused, modified, neglected or have been disassembled prior to
return to the manufacturer.
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1.4 CROSS REFERENCES
Common Name Official Name
Allen Wrench Socket Head Screw Key
Battery Cap Battery Box Cover
Shipping Case Textile Bag
Cotton Swab Disposable Applicator
Neoprene Jack Plug Plug Assembly
O-Ring asket
Safety Screw Electrical Dial-Knob Lock
Pattern enerator Optical Instrument Reticle
Lens Covers Exit Port Covers
Paddle Switch Remote Cable Switch
Battery 3V CR 123A
Technical Manual Operator and Field Maintenance Manual
Tape Fastener Loop Fastener, Loop Tape
Tape Fastener Hook Fastener, Hook Tape
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1.5 LIST OF ABBREVATIONS
C Celsius (Centigrade)
CCW Counter-clockwise
cm Centimeters
CTA Common Table of Allowance
CW Clockwise
EA Each
F Fahrenheit
HI High
ILLUM Illuminator
in Inches
IR Infrared
LBS Laser Borelight System
LED Light Emitting Diode
LO Low
m Meter
Max Maximum
Mfr Manufacturer
Min Minimum
MOM Momentary
mm Millimeter
mrad Milliradians
mW Milliwatts
nm Nanometers
No Number
NOHD Nominal Ocular Hazard Distance
NSN National Stock Number
NVD Night Vision Device
O.D. Optical Density
OIR Optical Instrument Reticle
Para Paragraph
PWR Power
QTY Quantity
RAS Rail Adapter System
RMA Return Material Authorization
SR Service Representative
TM Technical Manual
VIS Visible

CHAPTER 2-–-EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
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2.1 SYSTE DESCRIPTION
The DBAL-I2is a Class IIIa laser device that features an IR POINT and IR ILLUM
for use with a NVD. The IR beams can be operated individually or in combina-
tion, in both low power (LO PWR) and high power (HI PWR) settings.
The DBAL-I2is equipped with an IR POINT for precise aiming of the weapon
and a separate IR ILLUM for illumination of the target or target area. The IR
ILLUM provides supplemental illumination of the target area and is equipped
with an adjustable bezel to vary the size of the illumination beam.
The DBAL-I2can be used as either a handheld pointer/illuminator or can be
weapon mounted using a quick release mount. In the weapon mounted mode,
the DBAL-I2can be used to accurately direct fire as well as illuminate and
identify targets.
When the Safety Screw is installed in the rear of the DBAL-I2housing, it
prevents the operator from accessing the HI H POWER modes of operation.

Figure 2-1 DBAL-I2Features
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ITE DESCRIPTION
1 IR ILLUM Adjusters
2 IR ILLUM Laser Exit Port
3 3V CR123A Battery Cap and Compartment
4 IR POINT Laser Exit Port
5 Quick Release Mount
6 IR POINT Adjusters

2.2 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Table 2.2 Weight, Dimensions, and Performance
WEIGHT
(with one battery, 3-volt CR123A) 8 oz / 226.7 grams
DI ENSIONS
Length 3.5 in. / 8.9 cm
Width 2.75 in. / 7 cm
Height (including mounting bracket) 1.59 in. / 4.0 cm
PERFOR ANCE
Laser Wavelength
IR POINT REEN: 532 nm / RED: 635 nm
IR LASER 850 nm
Output Power
IR POINT <5 mW
IR LASER 0.7 mW
Beam Divergence
IR POINT <0.8 mrad
IR LASER <0.8 mrad
Battery Life >3.0 Hours on Dual High (3V CR 123A)
POINT & ILLU RANGE
(STARLIGHT CONDITIONS)
IR POINT REEN: 750 m / RED: 250 m
IR LASER >250 m
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2.3 DESCRIPTION OF AJOR CO PONENTS
ITE DESCRIPTION
1 Tape Fastener Loop 5/8" (Black)
2 Tape Fastener Hook 1/2" (attached to remote cable switch) (Black)
3 Remote Cable Switch, 7"
4 Optical Instrument Reticle (OIR) (set of 5)
5 Battery, 3V CR 123A (must be used with associated battery cap)
6 DBAL-I2Assembly
7 Plastic Case
8 Operator and Field Maintenance Manual
Fig. 2-2 DBAL-I2ajor Components
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2.3.a Tape Fastener Loop
The Tape Fastener Loop is provided to secure the Remote Cable Switch to the
weapon in a position convenient to the soldier.
2.3.b Tape Fastener Hook
The Tape Fastener Hook is pre-attached by the manufacturer to the pressure
pad switch.
2.3.c Remote Cable Switch
The 7” Remote Cable Switch allows the user to activate the DBAL-I2
in a momentary (MOM) mode by depressing the pressure pad once. Double-
clicking the pressure pad will activate the DBAL-I2continuously for 5 minutes.
Pressing the pressure pad again will return the unit to momentary activation.
The pressure pad provides a tactile (silent) click that indicates when the
switch has been activated.
2.3.d Optical Instrument Reticle (OIR) (Pattern Generators)
NOTE
OIRs are not designed for accurate aiming of the weapon.
The Optical Instrument Reticles (OIR), also called Pattern enerators, are used
for command and control. When an OIR is installed in front of the IR POINT or
IR ILLUM that has been focused to a point, it will project the shape of a circle,
triangle, plus sign, square, or T-shape.
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2.3.f DBAL-I2Assembly
The DBAL-I2device provides an IR POINT and adjustable focus IR ILLUM. The
device is used for aiming, signaling, command and control, and for purposes
of supplying supplemental IR illumination.
2.3.g Plastic Case
The DBAL-I2is provided with a Shipping Case.
2.3.h Operator and Field aintenance anual
NOTE
You must read the entire Operator and Field Maintenance Manual before
operating the DBAL-I2and follow all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES.
The Operator and Field Maintenance Manual provides safety information,
equipment information, operating instructions, mounting procedures, zeroing
procedures, and maintenance procedures.
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2.3.e Battery
One 3V CR 123A battery is used as a power supply for operating the DBAL-I2
(model dependent). The use of a high-quality battery is recommended.

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3.2 DBAL-I2CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
3.2.a Battery Installation
NOTE
Loss or removal of the O-ring from the battery cap may allow water to enter
the DBAL-I2.
Unscrew the battery cap in a CW direction. Remove and properly discard the
spent battery. Inspect the battery compartment for dirt, moisture and corro-
sion. Clean the battery compartment as needed (refer to Paragraph 4.3.c).
Inspect the O-ring seal on the battery cap to make sure it is free of sand and
dirt particles and that it has not been damaged (see Paragraph 4.3.d). Install
the battery as indicated by the marking on the DBAL-I2housing. Reinstall the
battery cap and hand tighten in a CCW direction.
CHAPTER III –SECTION I OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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Figure 3-1 Battery Installation
3.2.b Activation ode Selector Switch
WARNING
The High Power Modes of operation are blocked with a blue Safety Screw.
NOTE
The DBAL-I2will not operate if the rotary switch is not aligned with the
marked switch position.
In extreme cold temperatures the switch may offer more resistance.