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NIGHT VISION GOGGLES

operator’s manual

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ATN PVS-7

OPERATOR’S MANUAL (PVS-7) REVISION 3 - APRIL 2009

The information in this manual furnished for information use only, is subject to

change without notice, is not to be construed as a commitment by ATN Corp.

ATN Corp. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or

inaccuracies that may appear in this book.

www.atncorp.com/warranty

SAFETY SUMMARY

CAUTIONS

• The ATN PVS-7 is a precision optical instrument and should be

handled carefully to prevent its damage.

• Do not scratch the external lens surfaces or touch them with your

fingers.

• To protect the image intensifier, keep the lens cap on the objec-

tive lens on when the device is not in use or when it is checked out

in daylight conditions.

• The IR illuminator produces a light that is invisible to a naked

eye for use in conditions of extreme darkness. However, this IR

light can be detected by somebody else who use a night vision

device.

• If you use the rubber eyecups for a long time period, you may

suffer from skin inflammation. If you find any symptoms, consult a

doctor immediately.

This producT conTains naTur al rubber laTex which

may cause allergic reacTions.

CAUTION:

NOTES

• Do not test the device in daylight conditions even with the day-

light filter/lens cap on for more than ten (10) minutes.

• To protect the device from damage do not direct it to the bright

light sources (a fire, headlights of the automobile, lanterns, etc.).

• The purpose of the built-in IR illuminator is to view at close dis-

tances up to 3 meters when additional illumination is needed.

• The unit is equipped with the Automatic Shut-off System. This

system tracks when the unit is not used (the controls are not

touched for 60 minutes continuous) and shuts the unit off auto-

matically.

To turn the unit on after automatic shut off, you need to rotate the

operation knob to the OFF position first and then to the ON posi-

tion.

EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS

To avoid physical and equipment damage when using the

ATN PVS-7, carefully read and understand the following equip-

ment limitations.

• The equipment requires some night light (moonlight, starlight,

etc.) to operate. The level of equipment performance depends

upon the level of light.

• Night light reduces by passing through the clouds, while operat-

ing under trees, at building shadows, etc.

• The equipment is less effective when viewing into shadows and

other darkened areas.

• The equipment is less effective when viewing through the rain,

fog, sleet, snow or smoke.

• The equipment will not “see” through the dense smoke.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

pg.

SAFETY SUMMARY a

CHAPTER 1: Introduction 1-1

Section I: General Information 1-2

1-1 Scope 1-2

1-2 Reporting Equipment Improvement

Recommendations (EIR) 1-2

1-3 Glossary 1-2

1-4 Administrative Stowage 1-4

Section II: Equipment Description 1-5

1-5 Equipment Characteristics, Capabilities

and Features 1-5

1-6 Equipment Capabilities 1-8

1-7 Specifications 1-8

Section III: Operation principles 1-11

1-8 Mechanical Functions 1-11

1-9 Optical and Electrical Functions 1-12

1-10 Consumable Items 1-13

CHAPTER 2: Operating Instructions 2-1

Section I: Operating Procedures 2-2

2-1 General 2-2

2-2 Controls and Indicators 2-2

Section II: Preventive Maintenance Checks

and Services (PMCS) 2-5

2-3 Purpose of PMCS 2-5

2-4 Frequency of Performing PMCS 2-5

2-5 Performance of PMCS 2-5

Section III: Assembly and Preparation 2-10

2-6 Preparation of Use 2-10

2-7 Installation of the Quick Disconnect

Helmet Mount Assembly 2-20

2-8 Operating Procedures 2-22

2-9 Preparation for Stowage 2-29

CHAPTER 3: Maintenance Instructions 3-1

Section I: Troubleshooting Procedures 3-2

3-1 Troubleshooting 3-2

Section II: Maintenance Procedures 3-6

3-2 Cleaning the PVS-7 3-6

3-3 Head Mount Maintenance 3-6

APPENDIX A: System Optional Equipment A-1

FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION INFO-1

iii

1-1

CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

1-2

SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION

1-1 SCOPE

This manual provides operation and maintenance instructions for

the PVS-7 Night Vision Goggle (which shall be designated a gog-

gle or PVS-7 throughout this manual). The PVS-7 is a self-con-

tained night vision device that enables improved night vision us-

ing ambient light from the night sky (moon, stars, sky glow, etc.).

1-2 REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT

RECOMMENDATIONS (EIR)

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

1-3 GLOSSARY

BLACK SPOTS. These arc cosmetic blemishes in the image in-

tensifier of the PVS-7 or dirt or debris between the lenses.

BRIGHT SPOTS. These can be defects in the image area pro-

duced by the PVS-7 . This condition is caused by a flaw in the film

on the micro-channel plate. A bright spot is a small, non-uniform,

bright area that may flicker or appear constant. Bright spots usu-

ally go away when the light is blocked out and arc cosmetic blem-

ishes that are signal induced.

BROWPADS. Three hook-and-pile browpads are provided to ad-

just the head mount to fit different head sizes. The thin brow pad

(fits on a large head) comes attached to the head mount and the

thick or medium (fits on a smaller head) brow pads are stored in

the carrying case.

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