XPS2 HWS user Manual
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1. 25 4mm Weaver or 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 per 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 instructions carefully before mounting and using the sight and always practice proper firearm safety HWS will include Sight assembly 1 x Type 123 Lithium battery Quick Reference Card Product Registration Warranty Card 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 No light is projected onto the target plane The HWS has no magnification 2 1 1 Hood 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 contact the manufacturer L 3 EOTech f2. 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 a 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 am missing a bolt have broken a bolt have broken a latch Corrective Action 1 Turn the sight in for unit level maintenance 21 2 4 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
3. 0 APPENDIX A COMPONENTS OF END 3 4 Replacement Items APPENDIX B FACTORY CONTACTS 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 benefits and options of this proprietary optical system HWS is a state of the art optical sighting system employing holo graphic sighting technology 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 verification etc L 369 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 52 HWS is a lightweight non magnifying optical sight designed for close to midrange engagements It allows very fast target acquisition and engagement at short ranges while providing aiming capability out to 300 meters equal to or better than iron sights The major combat advantage of the HWSQ is extremely rapid reticle on target acqui sition 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 tar
4. system as well as additional threat identification through increased operator situational awareness and peripheral vision The primary use of the HWS is for the 4 1 carbine Close Quarters Battle The HWSQ is not however limited to carbines HWS is not however limited to carbines The HWS can also be used on medium caliber machine guns grenade launchers bolt guns crossbows 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 perfor mance rapid reticle on target acquisition full field of view and accurate shot place ment The HWS can be naturally employed by all levels of users from novice to the most highly trained operator 1 3 52 Equipment Description Operation Optics Transmission holography Magnification 1x Eye Relief Unlimited Length Width Height 3 5 x2 x2 4 91 4 x 50 8 x 60 9mm Weight 8 0 oz 227g Water resistant Submersible to 10ft 3m depth Sealing Fog resistant internal optics Color Finish Non reflective black 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 Display Window Optical Surfaces Anti Reflection
5. 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 con 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 19 Corrective Action 2 The reticle is projected onto your target plane You must focus on it like you would any other object at that distance Do NOT focus on 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 projected 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
6. Battery Cap Protective Hood and Hood Screws Quick Reference Card 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 or email L 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 1149 to include with the sight s you will return Include reference to the RA and a signature line for L 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
7. 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 yds 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 65 circle with quadrant ticks with 2 1 MOA aiming dots Electrical Brightness Adjustment Range in day mode 146 000 1 brightest to lowest Power Source 1 x 123 lithium battery Battery Life Approximately 600 continuous hours at nominal setting 12 Brightness Settings 20 settings with scrolling feature 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 a 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 a 1
8. e sight off immediately and return the broken unit to the factory for repair 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 interfer ence and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired 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 nitro gen filled and sealed to achieve fog resistant performance Disassembly will void the warranty and render the sight inoperable When using a 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 intensifier 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 dampen the glass surfaces prior to cleaning All moving parts of the sight are permanently lubricated Do not try to lubricate them Do not use deteriorated or corroded batteries Inspect batteries for rips t
9. ears dents or cuts in the housing If there is any exposed internal content of the battery it could affect the operation of the sight e The XPS2 HWS units are designed to mount directly to either a 1 25 4mm weaver or MIL STD 1913 rail specification This page was intentionally left blank 1 0 2 0 INTRODUC TION pese 1 11 General Information 1 1 2 2 1 3 Equipment DeSpil sieneen een tete e ht ente e xen 5 1 4 Location and Description of Major Components 7 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS sss eene nnn 9 2 1 Description of Components Controls and Indicators 9 2 4 1 Hood e ERN eR RR 10 21 2 Bateries uio ab etri sen erbe i enu RT ERR ARR EY ERR 10 2 1 3 Replacing Batteries oet bere peius 12 21 4 Electronic Features ertt rect te ne tite ttg 13 2 1 5 Windage and Elevation Adjustments 15 2 2 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services PMCS 17 2 3 Troubleshooting uicit E EUR RR EE 18 2 4 Unit Level Maintenance and 22 2 5 Installation of Equipment neret rite toti t 24 26 Zeroing 22 12 sten 25 3 0 4
10. ed to allow the user to adjust the reticle bright ness to their preference 13 4 Auto Shutdown 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 automatically shut OFF after 4 hours if it is turned on by pressing the DOWN button 14 2 1 5 Windage and Elevation Adjustments Elevation Adjustment knob Windage Adjustment knob Fig 5 Adjustments HWS features click mechanisms for elevation and windage adjustments The elevation and windage 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 15 adjustment Both of these adjustment mechanisms are grooved with a slotted screw head require the use of a screwdriver coin or spent brass to turn The elevation and windage adjust ments 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 74 inch 6 35mm at 50 yards 45 7m or 75 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 i
11. get 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 on the target plane The sight can be used as a bright open reticle image or a fine dot which is limited only by the acuity of the shooter s eye The heads up display window allows an undis torted and unrestricted view of the target The XPS2 is offered with one of the following 3 reticle options see fig 1 e 0 65 minute ring with vertical and horizontal stadia and a 1 MOA aiming dot e 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 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 sighting
12. ith 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 No maintenance is needed the sight s surface except to occasionally wipe off with a 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 HWS 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 resistant performance Disassembly will void the warranty and damage the sight 2 3 Troubleshooting The following section outlines measures the operator can take in the event of the named failure 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 18 tacts Corrective Action 3 Inspect the battery contact points in both the battery cap and in 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
13. l 34 turn to fully tighten This is equivalent to approximately 17 in lb 0 2 kgm of torque 24 2 6 Zeroing Procedures Once the weapon s iron sights have been zeroed please refer to the section on 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 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 25 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 calibrat ed to the specific trajectory of the M4 carbine but can work on many other weapon platforms See figure 8 CENTER CENTERDOT SECOND BOTTOM DOT FIRST SECOND DOT OF 50 yards ZERO ZERO ZERO CIRCLE an 200 yards 62 Gr 2900 Vel ZWD We 44 Mag 50 yds 165 yds 240 Gr 1300 Vel siti yards 12 Ga Sabot 100 yds 250 yds 50 Cal Black Powder OE ee 7 yards 1 i 350 Gr 1850 Vel 00 4 250 yds 2 Dot Reticle Figure 8 Ballistic Chart Figure 9 2 dot reticle for a 223 26 3 0 APPENDIX Components of End Item 3 1 REPLACEMENT ITEMS To obtain replacement parts that are able to be field installed for your HWS or Magnifier Please visit our Web page s
14. m OPERATOR S MANUAL FOR XPS2 HWS HOLOGRAPHIC WEAPON SIGHT See inside cover for distribution statement EOTech Technical Manual ver D FEBRUARY 2015 An 1 3 Company 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 can be found on the manufacturer s website Written requests must be referred to L 36 EOTech Service Dept Attn TM Request 1201 E Ellsworth Rd Ann Arbor MI 48108 734 741 8868 x2176 general L 3com com 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 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 HWS is a Class II laser product The Class II level illuminat ing beam however is completely blocked by the housing The only laser light acces sible to the eye is the image beam and is at a power level within the limit of a Class lla laser product The illuminating beam can become accessible to the eye if the housing is broken Turn th
15. mpact RIGHT turn the windage adjustment RIGHT The HWS elevation and windage 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 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 16 2 2 Preventive Maintenance Checks 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 2 1 3 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 INSTRUCTIONS 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 w
16. or repair or replacement 2 1 2 Battery One initially supplied 1 123 Lithium battery powers the XPS2 HWS The HWS is designed to maintain constant brightness at a particular setting as the battery drains down The reticle 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 f the reticle pattern blinks off and on during recoil or turns off suddenly replace the battery Please read and follow the battery replacement and battery check proce dures described in this Manual It is always good practice to replace the battery with a fresh one before a mission 10 Fig 3 Proper battery Installation 2 1 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
17. 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 tether 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 12 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 the UP arrow or DOWN arrow switch will change the brightness level up or down There are twenty 20 daytime brightness settings provid
18. 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 a 1 25 4mm Weaver or 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 maxi mum elevation and windage adjustments If it is required it is strongly recommend that the rail be installed by a qualified gunsmith 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 the 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 U S nickel or similar size is recommended rotate the bolt head an additiona
19. upport link at http www eotechinc com hws service and support parts and repair 27 4 0 APPENDIX Factory Contacts Customer 888 EOTHOLO 734 741 8868 Technical 1 734 741 8868 2176 Shipping Address L 3 EOTech Inc 1201 E Ellsworth Rd Ann Arbor 48108 USA EENE eevee general L 3com com Visit us on the 2 4 www eotechinc com 28 OUR PRODUCT IS PROUDLY MANUFACTURED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 29 30
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