EOTech Manual for XPS2
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1. communications EOTech OPERATOR S MANUAL FOR XPS2 HWS HOLOGRAPHIC WEAPON SIGHT See inside cover for distribution statement 1 3 Communications EOTech Inc 1 3 EOTech Technical Manual ver A March 2010 DISTRIBUTION STATEMENT Distribution is authorized to U S Government agencies and their contractors This publication is required for administration and operational purposes Additional copies of this document be found on the manufacturer s website Written requests must be referred to 1 3 EOTech Service Dept Attn TM Request 1201 E Ellsworth Rd Ann Arbor MI 48108 734 741 8868 x2176 general L 3com com e This commodity is controlled under the Export Administration Regulations EAR ECCN 0A987 and may not be exported to a Foreign Person either U S or abroad without a license or exception from the U S Department of Commerce WARNING WEAPON SAFETY Prior to mounting the HWS on your weapon be sure 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 you are mounting the sight on LASER SAFETY The HWS is a Class Il laser product The Class II level illuminating beam however is completely blocked by the housing The only laser light accessible to the eye is the image beam and is at a power level within the limit of a Class laser product The illuminating beam can become accessible to the eye if2. benefits and options of this proprietary optical system The HWS is a state of the art optical sighting system employing holographic sighting technol for small to medium caliber weaponry and launching type platforms The HWS utilizes holographic optics fabrication technology that is used in the production of advanced heads up display in attack fighter aircraft for targeting gauge reading weapon system verifica tion etc 1 3 EOTech has miniaturized the sophisticated sighting heads up display system into a compact and rugged package for use on small arms and other weapon platforms 1 2 Key Attributes The XPS2 HWS is a lightweight non magnifying optical sight designed for Close Quarter Battle It allows very fast target acquisition and engagement at short ranges while provid ing aiming capability out to 300 meters equal to or better than iron sights The major combat advantage of the HWS is extremely rapid reticle on target acquisition As quickly as a target is identified the holographic reticle can be superimposed on the target The sight allows operators to maintain eye contact on the target and to place the holographic reticle onto the target without shifting focus Operators can quickly acquire the target and reticle in the same focal plane for fast and accurate shot placement The HWS appears to project the holographic image of a reticle the target plane The sight can be used as a bright open reticle image or a
3. employed on medium caliber machine guns grenade launchers and less than lethal projectile launchers The sight provides a 1X no magnification sight picture and is not designed as a long range sight system however it can be used as effectively as iron sights on targets to 300 meters The advantage of the HWS is that it provides the operator superior shooting performance rapid reticle on target acquisition full field of view and accurate shot placement The HWS can be naturally employed by all levels of users from novice to the most highly trained operator 1 3 XPS2 Equipment Description Operation Optics Transmission holography Parallax free Magnification 1x Eye Relief Unlimited Length Width Height 3 5 2 2 4 91 4 x 50 8 x 60 9mm Weight 8 0 oz 227g Temperature 40 to 150 F 40 to 65 C Waterproof Submersible to 10ft 3m depth Sealing Fogproof internal optics Color Finish Non reflective black with hard coat finish Adjustment per click 0 5 MOA 1 2 12 7mm at 100 yds 91m Adjustment Range 40 MOA travel Mount 1 25 4mm weaver or MIL STD 1913 rail Return to Zero Repeatable up to 2 MOA after re mounting Display Window e Optical Surfaces Anti Reflection coating Window Dimensions 1 20 x 0 85 30 x 23mm Front Window Material Shatter resistant glass 1 8 3 17mm Rear Window Material Shatter resistant laminate 3 16 4 76mm thick Field of View 100 yds 91m 30 y
4. permanently lubricated Do not try to lubricate them e Do not use deteriorated or corroded batteries Inspect batteries for rips tears dents or cuts in the housing If there is any exposed internal content of the battery it could affect the operation of the sight The XPS2 HWS units are designed to mount directly to either 1 25 4mm weaver or MIL STD 1913 rail specification This page was intentionally left blank 1 0 2 0 INTRODUCTION BEE 1 1 1 General Information EEN 1 1 2 Key Attrib Ute 13 Equipment Description Si 1 4 Location and Description Of Major Components EEN 7 2 1 Description of Components Controls and Indicators 2 1 1 23132 Batteries EE 2 1 3 Replacing Batteries ENEE 2 1 4 Electronic 2 1 5 Windage and Elevation 2 2 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services PMCS 23 TROUDIESHOOTIING esseistikat 2 4 Unit Level Maintenance and Repair 2 5 Installation 26 Zeroing Procedures 3 0 4 0 APPENDIX COMPONENTS 3 1 Replacement Ee APPENDIX FACTORY CONTACTS sirinin ia 1 0 INTRODUCTION 1 1 General Information This manual is an overview of the XPS2 HWS Holographic Weapon Sight and will define the basic operation features
5. the housing is broken Turn the sight off immediately and return the broken unit to the factory for repair CAUTION Laser Radiation Do Not Stare Into Beam 0 08 mW 650 Class Laser Product FCC COMPLIANCE The HWS complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause unde sired operation Complies with 21 CFR Chapter 1 Subchapter J This page was intentionally left blank CAUTION Never disassemble the sight s optical assembly The optical cavity is purged nitrogen filled and sealed to achieve fog proof performance Disassembly will void the warranty and render the sight inoperable e When using Night Vision compatible HWS in tandem with an NV device always check to make sure the sight is off before pressing the NV button to turn on the sight in the Night Vision mode Otherwise it will toggle to the Normal mode and saturate the image intensi fier e 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 THE SIGHT Never clean the glass surface with a dry cloth or paper towel always dampen the glass surfaces prior to cleaning All moving parts of the sight are
6. 49 to include with the sight s you will return Include a refer ence to the RA and a signature line for 1 3 EOTech s Service Department to sign indicating the receipt of materials The signed copy will be mailed faxed or emailed back to you upon receipt of the sight s for the purposes of accountability 5 If the manufacturing date located on the bottom of the sight is more than two years old a fee will be assessed for repair to include the cost of both parts and labor A purchase order will be required to process the repair Please contact L 3 EOTech for an estimate Please send the unit postage prepaid to address listed in Appendix B Please include your name address telephone number and a written description of the problem you are encounter ing and also include the RA Whenever possible ship the sight in its original box 23 2 5 Installation of Equipment MOUNTING The HWS is equipped with mounting hardware to attach to 1 25 4mm Weaver MIL STD 1913 Picatinny style rail To achieve the best results and accuracy the HWS must be mounted properly The rail needs to be as parallel as possible to the bore to permit the maximum elevation and windage adjustments If it is required it is strongly recommend that the rail be installed by a qualified gun smith To mount the sight please follow these steps Turn the Knurled Weaver bolt counterclockwise to back the bolt out of the weaver lock Do not back th
7. CTIONS 1 The optical system and the window are coated with anti reflection material When cleaning the glass surfaces first blow away any dirt and dust Fingerprints and lubricants can be wiped off with lens tissue or a soft cotton cloth moistened with lens cleaning fluid or glass cleaner sold in any camera store Never clean the glass surface with a dry cloth or paper towel always dampen the glass surfaces prior to cleaning 17 2 maintenance is needed the sight s surface except to occasionally wipe off with soft cloth Use only a water based cleaner such as glass cleaner ammonia or soap and water Never use any solvent type cleaner such as alcohol or acetone Do not use gun cleaner to clean or lubricate the 9 3 All moving parts of the sight are permanently lubricated Do not try to lubricate them 4 Never disassemble the sight s optical assembly The optical cavity is purged nitrogen filled and sealed to achieve fog proof performance Disassembly will void the warranty and dam age the sight 2 3 Troubleshooting The following section outlines measures the operator can take in the event of the named fail ure Failure The sight will not power up Corrective Action 1 Ensure the battery is inserted properly The positive end should be positioned on the side of the battery cap Corrective Action 2 Replace the battery with a new unused battery that contain a full charge Correctiv
8. LE 50 yards 223 Cal 62 gr and 200 yard 1300 Vel 500 yards 12 ga Sabot 50 Cal Figure 8 Ballistic Chart Figure 9 2 dot reticle for a 223 27 3 0 APPENDIX Components of End Item 3 1 REPLACEMENT ITEMS Part number Description XP1100 Threaded Battery Cap 123 Lithium Battery XP2081 Battery cap tether XP2053 Hood For XPS2 N1101 Hood Screws 3 screws CR7751 123 Lithium Battery 1 battery XP2096 Knurled Weaver Bolt XP1950 XPS User Manual 28 NSN for GSA orders n a n a n a n a n a n a n a 4 0 APPENDIX Factory Contacts CUSTOMER SErViCe RE PA sassssssacsicssdsssississesasssaieasstesteoseisdoseseccsssaseseesiaen 888 EOTHOLO 734 741 8868 Technical Sales Service 734 741 8868 x2176 Shipping Address 3 EOTech Inc 1201 E Ellsworth Rd Ann Arbor 48108 USA EMAIL general L 3com com VISIT US on the WEDD www L 3com com EOTech OUR PRODUCT IS PROUDLY MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 29 30
9. acturer s website at www L 3com com EOTech or contact the manufacturer for copies of these targets 25 MIGALHAS with E ech Holographic Sight top 2 METER 2070646 TARGET MIGAZIMIEAS Sr am mm E a Gagn a a ERR EEEEWR 17 79 16 12 6 0 369 12 or Rei Freen AI 23 ROTATE THe FE MON RETIRES Hm COE CLICK PART DE PON MIMA geck Int pg m 2 UE H eu 107 w ETS AN CLONS AS eer ek 3 Leen eren amp 8 Cat Lu pm uge TE rd RAL bows Im SE nt anon va 6 16 4 ZERO TARGET 26 10m BoTecth Holographic Sight top Grids are on wide by tom high Units must locally manutscture Fig 7 Laser Bore Sight for M4 M16 USING THE 2 DOT BALLISTIC RETICLE The XPS2 offers a unique 2 dot ballistic reticle assisting in short to long range applications The 2 dots can be distinguished with or without magnification This simple design is calibrated to the specific trajectory of the M4 carbine but can work on many other weapon platforms See figure 8 LOAD CENTER DOT SECONDDOT BOTTOM OF FIRSTZERO SECOND ZERO ZERO CIRC
10. broken a latch Corrective Action 1 Turn the sight in for unit level maintenance 21 24 Unit Level Maintenance and Repair The Unit Armorer or individual responsible for unit level maintenance is only authorized to replace or repair the following items Battery Battery Cap Protective Hood and Hood Screws Technical Manual Knurled weaver bolt Please see Additional Authorized Items in Appendix A for the corresponding NSN numbers for the above listed components If the sight has been turned in for unit level maintenance that requires action in addition to the above mentioned authorized repair or replacement items the sight will need to be returned to the manufacturer for the repair Contacting the manufacturer for repair 1 Visit the manufacturer s website at https www L 3com com EOTech Click on the Customer Service Tab in the menu bar and follow the instructions 22 2 Call or email 1 3 EOTech s Customer Service Department at the following 734 741 8868 x2176 general L 3com com 3 Be sure to leave a name contact number return shipping address and failure description in the email or on a voice mail This will allow the manufacturer to generate a Return Authorization Number RA to include with the sight s DO NOT SHIP THE SIGHTS WITHOUT A RETURN AUTHORIZATION NUMBER this will severely delay the turn around time on repair or replacement 4 If you require fill out a DD Form 11
11. d onto the target plane If you wear bifocals or have astigmatism you may see a distorted reticle Corrective Action 4 Check with others who have used the sight and compare what you see to ensure it is not your focal acuity prior to turning the sight in for repair Corrective Action 5 Turn the sight in for unit level maintenance Failure The reticle is flashing flashing on and off unit turns off during recoil 20 Corrective Action 1 This is the low battery indicator Replace the battery Corrective Action 2 If the battery is low a high recoil weapon platform can cause the reticle to flash on and off even before the low battery indicator takes effect Replace the battery Corrective Action 3 Replace the battery with an Energizer brand battery These have proven to be the most effective to withstanding consistent amount of recoil Many brands of batteries deteriorate faster than others and can result in these failures Corrective Action 4 Turn the sight in for unit level maintenance Failure There is a streak in the reticle the reticle is dim the reticle fades in parts of the window Corrective Action 1 Replace the battery Corrective Action 2 Check with others who have used the sight and compare what you see to ensure it is not your focal acuity prior to turning the sight in for repair Corrective Action 3 Turn in for unit level maintenance Failure missing a bolt have broken a bolt have
12. ds 28m at a 4 eye relief e Reticle Options 0 65MOA circle with quadrant ticks with 1 MOA aiming dot 1 Single 1 MOA aiming dot no outer circle 2 65MOA circle with quadrant ticks with 2 1 MOA aiming dots Electrical Brightness Adjustment Range day mode 146 000 1 brightest to lowest Power Source 1 x 123 lithium battery e Battery Life Approximately 600 continuous hours at nominal setting 12 Brightness Settings 20 settings with scrolling feature e Auto Battery Check Indicator Flashing reticle upon start up Auto Shut down At 8 hrs programmable to 4 hrs 1 4 Location and Description of Major Components Protective Aluminum Hood Elevation Adjustment Windage Adjustment Battery Cap Fig 2 XPS2 components Holographic Window Contains the embedded holographic reticle pattern that forms virtual image of the reticle when illuminated by laser light Protective Hood Preassembled protective hood increases durability of sight housing and protects the sight from impact damage Battery Cap A threaded cap that secures and seals the battery compartment to prevent water dirt or grime from entering the battery housing Universal Mount Integrated base to mount to either 1 25 4mm Weaver MIL STD 1913 rail Windage Adjustment Adjusts the point of impact 1 2 MOA per click in a leftward and rightward direction Elevation Adjustment Adjusts the point of impact 1 2 MOA p
13. e Action 3 Inspect the battery contact points in both the battery the sight itself Ensure that they are free of debris or corrosion Corrective Action 4 Reset the electronics by removing any source of power for approximately two minutes This will allow a capacitor in the electronics housing to drain of power resetting the electronics Reinstall the battery and operate the sight as normal Corrective Action 5 Check the battery contacts for corrosion or wear Clean the contacts Corrective Action 6 Turn in the sight for unit level maintenance Failure The reticle is fuzzy has a halo effect has more than one reticle The reticle is naturally pixilated and the outer circle will appear to be made up of many small dots The center circle will still be distinguishable as one dot Corrective Action 1 Lower the brightness level of the reticle This fault is generally caused by the reticle brightness being too high The reticle is not designed to be so bright as to block the target Corrective Action 2 The reticle is projected onto your target plane You must focus on 19 it like you would any other object at that distance Do NOT focus the sight housing rather focus on your target The outer ring is designed to be a reference to center similar to a ghost ring Corrective Action 3 If you wear corrective lenses for nearsightedness you will require them to see the reticle in focus as it is projecte
14. e adjustments are factory collimated with the bore of the rifle parallel to the mounting rail The sight should be close to mechanical zero when mounted on a properly installed rail Do not turn the adjustments before mounting the sight on the firearm Be sure to check that the mount and sight are securely mounted after initial firing CAUTION There are 80 minutes of total windage and elevation 40 minutes in each direction in the HWS There are 80 1 2 min clicks of adjustment from optical center to the limits of windage and elevation adjustment To establish optical mechanical zero adjust turrets to limit then return 80 clicks do this for both the elevation and the windage When encountering an increase in resistance in adjustments the end of the adjustment range has been reached DO NOT turn the adjustments any farther serious damage may occur to the sight 22 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services PMCS OPERATOR LEVEL MAINTENANCE The operator is limited to replacing batteries and cleaning the battery compartment and outer housing surfaces of the sight REPLACING BATTERY See the heading Replacing Battery under section Description of Components Controls and Indicators Do not use deteriorated or corroded batteries Inspect battery for rips tears or cuts in the housing If there is any exposed internal content of the battery it could potentially effect the operation of the sight OPERATOR CLEANING INSTRU
15. e bolt all of the way out of the lock only enough for the base to sit properly on the rail Turn the Knurled Weaver bolt clockwise drawing the weaver lock into the rail until resistance is felt Using a coin a U S nickel or similar size is recommended rotate the bolt head an additional 34 turn to fully tighten This is equivalent to approximately 17 in lb 0 2 kgm of torque 2 6 Zeroing Procedures Once the weapon s iron sights have been zeroed please refer to the section Windage and Elevation Adjustments Section 2 1 5 to zero the HWS The following are some additional reference aids that can be used during the zeroing process 24 BORE SIGHTING Bore sighting is a good preliminary procedure in achieving proper alignment of your sight to the firearm A chamber laser bore sighter is an aid in achieving collomation LIVE FIRE SIGHTING FOR AN M 4 OR M 16 To employ the aiming dot of the HWS reticle from 10 to 300 meters the sight can be zeroed at 25 meters using a standard M4 M16 military zeroing target With the dot aimed at center mass of the target the sight should be adjusted so the round lands approximately 1 cm below the point of aim at 25 meters This method of zeroing ensures hitting a target at 100 200 meters where fine tuning should be conducted Additionally there are custom targets for 25m zeroing used with the M 4 and M16 see Figure 6 and for Laser Bore Sighting see Figure 7 Please visit the manuf
16. er click in an upward and down ward direction On Off and Brightness Switches Raised button control interface allows the operator to perform and adjust user settings for appropriate and preferred conditions see page 12 2 0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS This section describes the features and operating instructions of the XPS2 Please read the instruc tions carefully before mounting and using the sight and always practice proper firearm safety The HWS will include e Sight assembly 1 x Type 123 Lithium battery Technical Manual 2 1 Description of Components Controls and Indicators The HWS uses a laser to illuminate a holographic reticle pattern embedded in the display window and forms a virtual image of a reticle pattern The shooter looks through the display window and sees a bright red image of a reticle pattern projected onto the target plane There is absolutely no light projected onto the target plane The HWS has no magnification 2 1 1 The HWS is equipped with a protective hood This hood is pre assembled at the factory Should your hood require repair or replacement please contact your unit armorer for repair replacement or con tact the manufacturer 1 3 EOTech for repair or replacement 2 1 2 Battery One initially supplied 1 123 Lithium battery powers the 52 Huez The HWS is designed to main tain constant brightness at a particular setting as the battery drains down The r
17. eticle brightness will not fade gradually as the battery runs down but rather shut down abruptly The first indication of the battery draining is the reticle blinking when the unit is turned on see Electronic Features 2 1 4 Another indication of a low battery is the reticle pattern blinking off and on during recoil With high recoil guns this can occur before the battery check indicates low battery condition If the reticle pat tern blinks off and on during recoil or turns off suddenly replace the battery Please read and follow the battery replacement and battery check procedures described in this Manual It is always good practice to replace the battery with a fresh one before a mission Fig 3 Proper battery Installation 21 3 Replacing the Battery Remove the battery cap by turning the cap counterclockwise until the cap pulls away from the battery compartment Fig 3 After the battery cap is removed slide the battery out and replace it with a fresh one A marking can be found on the top of the battery cap ensuring correct battery orientation To reinstall the battery cap align the cap with the battery compartment and carefully begin to thread the cap turning it clockwise Before you begin tightening the cap make sure the threads are aligned correctly to avoid cross threading Verify correct battery installation immediately by turning on the sight and checking if the holographic reticle appears The te
18. fine dot which is limited only by the acuity of the shooter s eye The reticle pattern is parallax free and the holographic heads up display window allows an undistorted and unrestricted view of the target The 52 is offered with one of the following 3 reticle options see fig 1 0 65 minute ring with vertical and horizontal stadia and 1 MOA aiming dot 1 Single 1 MOA aiming dot no outer ring 2 65 minute ring with vertical and horizontal stadia and 2 1 MOA aiming dots Fig 1 XPS2 reticle options The HWS offers extremely fast target acquisition in Close Quarter Battle CQB using the large ring and aiming precision in longer range engagements using the MOA Dot without obscuring the target Another advantage of the HWS is the full field of view which allows the operator better situational awareness The HWS employs a true heads up display HUD window that eliminates blind spots and constricted or tunnel vision associated with scope sights Controls are inset into the HWS housing with no protruding knobs battery compartments or rings obscuring the target Utilizing natural binocular vision is an advantage of this sight ing system as well as additional threat identification through increased operator situation al awareness and peripheral vision The primary use of the HWS is for the MAAT carbine CQBR Close Quarters Battle The HWS is not however limited to carbines The HWS is currently
19. ther can be tucked in between the battery cap and the hood to minimize the risk of snagging ON 4 hr Auto Shut Off Decrease Brightness ON 8 hr Auto Shut Off Increase Brightness OFF Fig 4 Pushbutton interface 2 1 4 Electronic Features All electronic controls are via pushbutton switches located at the rear of the unit housing as shown in Fig 4 To ensure proper operation of the pushbutton switches press firmly on the center of the switch 1 ON Auto Battery Check Pressing the Up or Down Arrow pushbutton switches will turn the sight ON at Level 12 See item 4 under this section for a description of Auto shutdown The sight will automatically perform a battery check every time it is turned on The reticle will blink when the batteries have between 2 5 and 5 hours of useful life left 2 OFF To turn the sight off simultaneously press both the UP and DOWN arrows Verify that the sight is on off by looking through the heads up display window for the reticle 3 Brightness Adjustment Pushbutton switches vary the brightness intensity of the holographic reticle pattern Pressing and releasing the pushbutton switches moves the brightness level UP or DOWN one 1 step from the previous setting Pressing and holding the UP arrow or DOWN arrow switch will change the brightness level up or down continuously in steps Twenty 20 brightness settings provide a dynamic range of 146 000 1 from the lowest setting to the highest se
20. tting 13 4 Auto Shutdown The HWS has an auto shutdown feature If the sight is turned by pressing the UP button it will automatically shut itself OFF 8 hours after the last pushbutton control is used The sight will auto matically shut OFF after 4 hours if it is turned on by pressing the DOWN button 2 1 5 Windage Elevation Adjustments Elevation Adjustment knob Windage Adjustment knob Fig 5 Adjustments The HWS features click mechanisms for elevation and windage adjustments The elevation and wind age adjustment are located on the right hand side of the sight Figure 5 The knob towards the front is the windage adjustment and the knob towards the rear is the elevation adjustment Both of these 15 adjustment mechanisms are grooved with a slotted screw head and require the use of a screwdriver coin or spent brass to turn The elevation and windage adjustments are shown in Fig 5 For both elevation and windage each click will change the bullet s point of impact 1 2 Minute of Angle MOA inch 6 35mm at 50 yards 45 7m or inch 12 7mm at 100 yards 91m Also one full rotation of either knob will change the point of impact 10 MOA 5 inches 127mm at 50 yards 45 7m or 10 inches 254mm at 100 yards 91m To move the point of impact UP turn the elevation adjustment LEFT To move the point of impact RIGHT turn the windage adjustment RIGHT The HWS elevation and windag
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