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1. When a sudden increase in resistance is felt in the elevation or windage adjustment shafts the end of the adjustment range has been reached Do not turn the adjustments any farther or serious damage may occur to the sight Never clean the glass surface with a dry cloth or paper towel always damp en the glass surfaces prior to cleaning All moving parts of the sight are permanently lubricated Do not try to lu bricate them Do not use deteriorated or corroded batteries Inspect batteries for rips tears dents or cuts in their casing If you find any leakage on the battery it could adversely affect operation of the sight 3 OPERATING PROCEDURE RIGHT ON OFF amp MAX BRIGHTNESS LEFT DOT RING amp NIGHT VISION ELEVATION BATTERY WINDAGE COMPARTMENT Figure 2 MCS ON AUTO BATTERY CHECK Pressing and releasing the right button will turn the sight on in auto brightness mode If the battery has less than 10 power remaining the reticle will blink after the sight powers on If the reticle blinks the battery should be replaced The battery condition can be checked at any time by powering off and then immediately powering on the unit OFF While the sight is on pressing and releasing the right button will turn the sight off AUTO BRIGHTNESS OVERRIDE Pressing and holding the right button for two 2 seconds will place the reticle in MAX brightness mode This mode can be used to override the auto brightness fu2. allows for a parallax free always on the center reticle The MCS is waterproof it has been tested against salt fog dust and vibra tion It has been drop tested and mounted on a variety of firearms as they fired thousands of rounds The Armasight MCS complies with MIL STD 810 G standards The MCS features a unique pivot lens cover that has anti reflec tive coating and it works on a single easy to replace CR2032 3V battery 1 2 KEY FEATURES Tactile click stops for windage amp elevation adjustments A switchable 3 5 MOA dot to 20 MOA ring reticle pattern Automatic brightness control of the reticle based on the target area brightness Rapid target acquisition True night vision compatible mode User configurable open or tube sight mode Riflescope mounted or weaver mounted variations Battery change with no change in zero Large heads up display with wide field of view Parallax free performance Submersible in up to 10m 33 ft of water Push button controls for reticle switching manual override of auto brightness night vision mode and on off function Anti reflective coatings on lens covers to maintain covertness Limited Two Year Warranty 1 3 SPECIFICATIONS Magnification 1x Exit Pupil 20x15 mm Eye Relief from 100 to 500 mm Parallax at 100 m less than 0 5 MOA Windage amp Elevation Adjustment Range 1 5 Windage Adjustment Accuracy 1 click 1 5 MOA 45 mm at 100 m Elevation Adjustment Accurac
3. A ARMASIGHT MCS Miniature Collimating Sight USER S MANUAL Important Export Restrictions Commodities products technologies and services of this manual are controlled by the U S Department of State Office of Defense Trade Controls in accordance with International Traffic in Arms ITAR Title 22 Code of Federal Regulations Part 120 130 and or by the Export Administration Regulations EAR of U S Department of Com merce At any time when a license or a written approval of the U S Government is applicable to it itis illegal and strictly forbidden to export intend to export transfer in any other manner whatsoever sell any hardware or technical data provide any associated service to any non U S resident beyond or within the United States territory until the valid license or written approval has been issued by the Departments of the U S Government having jurisdiction Ad ditionally U S law prohibits the sale transfer or export of items to certain restricted parties destinations and embargoed countries as identified on lists maintained by the U S Depart ment of State the U S Department of Commerce and the U S Department of Treasury It is the responsibility of the Customer to be aware of these lists The sale transfer transportation or shipment outside of the U S of any product prohibited or restricted for export without complying with U S export control laws and regulations including proper export licensing docu
4. ROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION Ensure that the battery has been The batteries are not inserted properly according to the The sight will not installed properly diagram on the side of the battery power up compartment Replace the battery with a new un Damagedorlow baneries iced battery that is fully charged If these actions fail please contact Customer Support If the sight is in maximum brightness mode and is being viewed against a a dark background Ensure that the sight is in auto bright The reticle is undesired reflections may i ness mode Turn the sight off and fuzzy has a halo be seen due to the nature en naa Moa e effect of the technology Max oe brightness mode is not right button for 2 seconds intended for use in poorly lit conditions as it may obscure the target If the problem persists please contact Customer Support 11 PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE ACTION This is the low battery indicator Replace the batteries Ifthe batteries are low a high recoil weapon platform can cause the reticle to flash on and off even before the low battery indicator takes effect Replace This may be caused by the batteries damaged or low batteries The reticle is flash ing oris flashing on and off the a ESS unit turns off dur Replace the standard batteries with ing recoil a brand name version such as Sanyo CR2032 These have proven to be the most effective in withstanding a con sistent amount of reco
5. arranty Product merchandise returns that do not have an RMA listed may be refused or a significant delay in processing may oc cur Estimated Warranty service time is 10 20 business days The End user Customer is responsible for postage to Armasight for warranty service Armasight will cover return postage shipping after warranty repair to the End user Customer only if the product is covered by the aforementioned warranty Armasight will return the product after war ranty service by domestic UPS Ground service and or domestic mail Should any other requested required or international shipping methods be necessary the postage ship ping fee will be the responsibility of the End user Customer 15 ARMASIGHT Armasight Inc 815 Dubuque Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 Phone 888 959 2259 Fax 888 959 2260 Intl Phone Fax 650 492 7755 info armasight com www armasight com
6. g parts of the sight are permanently lubricated Do not try to lubricate them 4 Never disassemble the sight s optical assembly Disassembly will void the warranty and damage the sight 6 3 CLEANING To clean the unit s exterior brush off surface dirt or sand with a soft brush to avoid scratching the paint Wipe the unit down with a damp cloth to re move all remaining grime followed by a dry cloth to remove moisture For further protection against dirt and dust use a silicon treated cloth to wipe the outside of the unit be careful not to touch any of the optical lenses The optics can be cleaned using an optical quality lens tissue similar to those used to clean glasses or binoculars The brightness sensor should also be regularly cleaned with optical tissues 10 7 TROUBLESHOOTING Common problems that may occur with your MCS or the detection and viewing tests as well as actions you can take to correct them are listed in the Troubleshooting Table below This table does not list all ofthe malfunc tions that may occur with your device If you experience a malfunction that is not listed on this table please contact Armasight or your MCS retailer NOTE Before you use this table be sure that you have performed all normal operational safety care and handling checks and procedures If you experience a malfunction that is not listed in this table notify Armasight or your MCS retailer TABLE 1 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE P
7. her theory of liability PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION In order to validate the warranty on your product Armasight must receive a completed Product Warranty Registration Card for each unit or the Customer can complete a war ranty registration on our website at www armasight com Please complete the included form and immediately mail it to our Service Center Armasight Inc 815 Dubuque Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 United States of America OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE To obtain warranty service on your unit the End user Customer must notify the Ar masight service department via email Send any requests to service armasight com to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization number RMA When returning any device please take in the product to your retailer or send the product postage paid and with a copy of your sales receipt to Armasight Corporation s service center at the address listed above All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct postage Armasight will not be responsible for improper postage or merchandise that becomes lost or dam aged during shipment When sending product back please clearly write the RMA on the outside of the shipping box Please include a letter that indicates your RMA the Customer s Name a Return Address reason for the return Contact information valid telephone numbers and or an e mail address and proof of purchase that will help us to establish the valid start date of the w
8. hout prior written consent of Armasight d special order or close out merchandise or merchandise sold as is by either Armasight or the Armasight dealer or e merchandise that has been discontinued by the manufacturer and either parts or replacement units are not available due to reasons beyond the con trol of Armasight Armasight shall not be responsible for any defects or damage that in Armasight s view are a result from the mishandling abuse misuse improper storage or improper operation of the device including use in conjunction with equipment that is electrically or mechanically incompatible with or of inferior quality to the product as well as failure to maintain the environmental conditions specified by the manufacturer ARMASIGHT PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD PRODUCT INFORMATION Product Name Purchased Form Purchase Date Product Serial CUSTOMER INFORMATION Name Address City SC Country Zip Day Phone _ C C CSC CSsC CSsS Home Phone E mail address Customer Signature Required 13 This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser Any breach of this warranty shall be enforced unless the customer notifies Armasight at the address noted below within the applicable warranty period The customer understands and agrees that except for the foregoing warranty no other warranties written or oral statutory expressed or implied including any implied war ranty of merchantability or f
9. htness mode REPLACING THE BATTERY If the reticle flashes after the sight is turned on the battery should be replaced To remove the old battery loosen the two flathead screws on the battery compartment using a small flathead screw driver or a similar tool Pull the battery compartment out To avoid losing the screws do not remove them completely Remove the old battery from the compartment and replace it with a new CR2032 battery BATTERY R2032 with the negative end facing ae up as shown on the side of your sight Replace the bat tery compartment and tighten the screws until they are se SCREWS cure Do not over tighten the Figure 4 Replacing the Battery screws PROTECTIVE LENS COVER The MCS is equipped with a protective lens cover that is necessary for several reasons the cover provides protection for the lens and laser diode keeps the optical path free of debris and pre vents unwanted light from obscuring the sight s image and reticle The cover has three configurations When the sight is not being used a tab on the lens cover blocks the photo sensor This matches the sight in dark ness which prolongs battery life and protects the lens while it is not in use see Figure 5A In its normal operating mode the lens cover is placed on the top of the protective cover This allows for a clear view through the sight s window and restores the auto brightness function Figure 5B If the target background is e
10. il Many brands of batteries deteriorate faster than oth ers and can result in these failures If the problem persists please contact Customer Support The elevation will This may be caused by the not zero there mounting set screws be appears to be ing tightened too much or insufficient travel host optic interference Remove the MCS from the host optic and remount per section 2 2 of this manual If the problem persists please contact Customer Support The sight is on but the reticle This may be caused by is not visible in the photo sensor being auto brightness blocked or covered mode Ensure that the photo sensor is clear of debris and is not blocked or obscured 12 8 WARRANTY INFORMATION This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in material and work manship under normal use for a period of two 2 years from the date of purchase In the event that a defect covered by the below warranty occurs during the applicable period stated above Armasight at its discretion will either repair or replace the product such action on the part of Armasight shall be the full extent of Armasight s liability and the Customer s sole and exclusive reparation This warranty does not cover a product if it has a been used in ways other than its normal and customary manner b subjected to misuse c subjected to alterations modifications or repairs by the Customer or by any party other than Armasight wit
11. ion purpose only The contents may undergo further changes with no commitment by Armasight to keep customers noti fied about the same Armasight assumes no responsibility for any misprints or other mistakes that may be con tained in the present 2012 Armasight All right reserved 2 1 DESCRIPTION AND DATA 1 1 DESCRIPTION The Armasight MCS Miniature Collimating Sight is a micro LED collimat ing sight ideal for both eyes open rapid target acquisition The MCS is rugged lightweight and is designed to mount onto many existing optics as well as MIL STD 1913 Picatinny and Weaver style rails The Armasight MCS is the only sight in its class and on the market that fea tures a dual reticle pattern The user can select a 3 5 MOA Dot reticle ora 20 MOA Ring reticle pattern depending on mission requirements The MCS is compatible with night vision devices of all generations Reticle intensity is regulated by an automatic brightness control sensor which can be overrid den by the user and turned to maximum brightness mode if required The MCS is designed to significantly improve the accuracy and efficiency of virtually any weapon from handguns and pistols to assault rifles and light machine guns The compact size and versatility of the MCS make it an ideal secondary or backup optical sight Accurate and reliable the Armasight MCS features 1 2 MOA click windage and 1 5 MOA click adjustments A unique optical design
12. itness for a particular purpose shall apply to the product All such implied warranties are hereby and expressly disclaimed 14 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY Armasight will not be liable for any claims actions suits proceedings costs expenses damages or liabilities arising out of the use of this product Operation and use of the product are the sole responsibility of the Customer Armasight s sole undertaking is limited to providing the products and services outlined herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement The provision of products sold and services performed by Armasight to the Customer shall not be interpreted construed or re garded either expressly or implied as being for the benefit of or creating any obligation toward any third party of legal entity outside Armasight and the Customer Armasight s obligations under this Agreement extend solely to the Customer Armasight s liability hereunder for damages regardless of the form or action shall not exceed the fees or other charges paid to Armasight by the customer or customer s dealer Armasight shall not in any event be liable for special indirect incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to lost income lost revenue or lost profit whether such dam ages were foreseeable or not at the time of purchase and whether or not such damages arise out of a breach of warranty a breach of agreement negligence strict liability or any ot
13. mentation or authorization is unlawful and may result in civil and or criminal penalties and or constitute a federal crime Diversion contrary to U S law is strictly prohibited SAFETY SUMMARY Before operating this product study carefully this Manual Armasight MCS Miniature Collimating Sight is a precision electro optical instrument and requires careful handling To avoid physical and equip ment damage when using the MCS follow all WARNINGS CAUTIONS and NOTES Definition of the following alerts throughout this Manual WARNING Identifies a clear danger to the person operating the equip ment CAUTION Identifies risk of damage to the equipment NOTE Serves to highlight essential procedures conditions statements or convey important instructional data to the user WARNING When installing the equipment on a weapon be sure the weapon is CLEAR and SAFE ON before proceeding CAUTION Do not dismantle the equipment Keep the equipment clean Protect it from moisture sharp tempera ture drops and shocks DO NOT over adjust the controls by forcing them beyond their end of travel DO NOT leave the equipment switched on during stops in operation Do not store the equipment with the battery still in it Dry thoroughly each item before replacing into the storage carton NOTES Zero the weapon prior to installation and boresight adjustment of the MCS We provide the information in this manual for the introduct
14. n the adjustments the end of the adjustment igure a range has been reached DO NOT turn the adjust ir ments any farther as this may cause serious dam age to the sight 6 OPERATOR LEVEL MAINTENANCE The operator is limited to replacing battery as well as cleaning the battery compartment and outer housing surfaces of the sight 6 1 REPLACING BATTERIES See Replacing the Battery on page 6 Do not use deteriorated or cor roded batteries Inspect batteries for rips tears or cuts in the housing If there is any leakage on the battery casing it could adversely affect opera tion of the sight 6 2 CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS 1 The optical system and the window are coated with anti reflective mate rial When cleaning the glass surfaces you must first blow away any dirt and dust Fingerprints and lubricants can be wiped off with lens tissue or a soft cotton cloth that has been moistened with professional lens cleaner or glass cleaner both are sold in most camera stores Never clean the glass surface with a dry cloth or paper towel always dampen the glass surfaces prior to cleaning 2 No maintenance is needed on the sight s surface although you may occasionally want to wipe it off with a soft cloth Only use water based cleaners such as regular glass cleaner ammonia or soap and water Never use any solvent type cleaners such as alcohol or acetone Do not use gun cleaner to clean or lubricate the Collating Sight 3 All movin
15. nction in case the photo sensor becomes damaged or blocked To return to auto brightness mode press and hold the right button for two 2 seconds CHANGING BETWEEN RETICLE PATTERNS Pressing and releasing the left switch will toggle the reticle pattern from a 3 5 MOA dot to a 20 MOA ring The 20 MOA ring allows for faster target acquisition in CQB close quarters battle conditions while the 3 5 MOA dot allows for greater precision when shooting at longer range targets Qe Pa AN SO CIRCLE 3 MOA DOT 20 MOA Figure 3 Reticle Patterns NIGHT VISION MODE The MCS is compatible with Generation ll Ill H and IV Night Vision Devices In the night vision mode the reticle bright ness is low enough that when viewed with a night vision device the reticle image does not bloom To activate night vision mode turn the sight on Once the sight is on press and hold the left button for two 2 seconds The reticle can now be seen when a night vision device is placed behind it To exit night vision mode press and hold the left button for two 2 seconds the sight will return to daytime operating mode POWER CONTROL Maximum brightness used in conjunction with the manual override of all automatic controls and the 20 MOA ring mode uses more power than the auto brightness 3 5 MOA dot mode To maximize bat tery life the MCS will automatically switch to 3 5 MOA dot auto brightness mode after 20 minutes of inactivity when in 20 MOA or max brig
16. scope model has two brackets with screw holes to be used when mounting the sight onto an ACOG 4x32 body rather than the Iron Backup Sights Place the Armasight MCS onto the ACOG 4x32 body as shown in the picture to the right Screw the two set screws included in tightly ES with a flathead screwdriver Figure 7 Figure 7 ACOG Mount CAUTION Before mounting or testing the MCS verify that your gun is not load ed Always use proper gun safety and handling procedures 5 ZEROING PROCEDURES The MCS features click mechanisms for elevation and windage adjustments The adjustment mechanisms are grooved and require a small screwdriver or similar tool to turn them For both elevation and windage each click will change the bullet s point of impact 1 5 Minutes of Angle MOA 3 4 inch at 50 yards or 1 5 inches at 100 yards To move the point of impact UP turn the elevation adjustment counterclockwise To move the point of impact to the RIGHT turn the windage adjustment clockwise The MCS elevation and windage adjustments are factory collimated so that the bore of the rifle is parallel to the mounting rail The sight should be close to mechanical zero when mounted on a properly installed rail Do not turn the adjust ments before mounting the sight on the firearm Be sure to check that the mount and sight are se curely mounted after the initial firing ELEVATION WINDAGE If you encounter an increased level of resistance l i
17. xtremely bright i e glare bouncing off of the ground as is common in desert and wet environments the lens cover acts as a light filter In this configuration the tab on the lens cover is flipped up to allow the photo sensor to function properly Figure 5C The protective cover is plastic and snaps onto the MCS No special tools are required to install or remove this cover When the cover is removed the sight can be used as a normal open sight A B Figure 5 MCS with Protective Housing A filter in place sensor covered B sensor uncovered C filter off 4 MOUNTING INSTRUCTIONS The Armasight MCS comes in two versions models one with a mount fora standard Picatinny rail optical axis height is equal to 38 mm and a second one that can be mounted onto an ACOG 4x32 Trijicon riflescope optical axis height is equal to 47 mm For your convenience the Armasight MCS can be mounted the collating sight onto a weapon without any specialized adapters 4 1 MOUNTING ONTO A PICATINNY RAIL The Armasight MCS Picatinny mount model can be attached to the M16 M4 Picatinny style rail To do this loosen the horizontal fixation screw Place the scope onto the Picatinny rail and verify that the mount aligns with the rail Re tighten the horizontal fixation screw Figure 6 HOR FIXATION SCREW Figure 6 Picatinny Mount 4 2 MOUNTING ONTO AN ACOG 4X32 TRIJICON RIFLESCOPE The Armasight MCS ACOG 4x32 Trijicon rifle
18. y 1 click 1 2 MOA 36 mm at 100 m Reticle Pattern Configuration Red Dot Circle interchangeable Reticle Pattern Size Dot 3 5 MOA 10 cm at 100 m Circle 20 MOA 60 cm at 100 m Reticle Brightness Adjustment Auto Manual MAX or MIN positions Power Supply 3V Lithium Battery CR2032 Battery Life with Dot Pattern at MIN Brightness Mode 20 000 hours at MAX Brightness Mod 250 hours Operating Temp from 40 C to 50 C Waterproof 10 mfor 1 hour Mounting System for Picatinny Rail or for ACOG 4x32 Trijicon riflescope Dimensions 48x40x47 mm ver for Picatinny rail 48x44x52 mm ver for ACOG 4x32 Weight 659 MOA Minute of Angle 1 4 LOCATION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS LENS COVER LEFT BUTTON ELEVATION ADJUSTMENT IMAGE WINDOW PROTECTIVE COVER BATTERY HOLDER RIGHT PHOTO SENSOR MOUNTING BOTON WINDAGE SCREW ADJUSTMENT Figure 1 MCS Components 2 SAFETY CARE AND HANDLING WEAPON SAFETY Prior to mounting the MCS on your weapon verify that the weapon is cleared If you are not sure how to clear your weapon please see the accompanying operator s manual for the weapon platform that you using to mount the sight FCC COMPLIANCE The MCS complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Op eration is subject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference re ceived including interference that may cause undesired operation
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