Newcon Optik DN310 User's Manual
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1. At some position of the eyepiece and objective of the camera the system will be focused exactly 6 Fasten the adapter ring with the camera to the body of the eyepiece of the device with the help of three locking screws During further photo shooting sharpness of the system 1s obtained with the help of the objective of the DN 310 only 7 Set diaphragm on the objective of the camera equal 2 8 or 4 shooting is possible even at lower diaphragm settings for example 2 but the obtained pictures will have worse resolution Taking photos with a completely opened diaphragm of the objective is justified for the shooting of quickly moving objects only The TTL system which is installed at most SLR cameras easily estimates exposure during the shooting with the device If your camera is not equipped with the TTL system the table can approximately estimate the shutter speed at the diaphragm number of the camera equal 2 0 50 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 Shutter speed sec 1 1 72 14 1 8 1 15 1 30 1 60 NOTES Use an ISO 400 film or higher Usage of a tripod is strongly recommended to achieve higher quality photos eS 2 EXTERNAL APPEARANCE OF THE DEVICE Objective lens 64mm F1 2 Objective lens 100mm F1 5 1 Body of the device 2 Objective lens 3 Eyepiece 4 Rubber eyepiece guard 5 Battery compartment 6 I R illuminator 7 Internal windage elevation adj2. money order made out to NEWCON OPTIK for the amount of 10 00 to cover shipping and handling This covers products shipped in USA or Canada only 12 CUSTOMER SUPPORT Should you experience any difficulties with your Newcon OPTIK product consult the enclosed manual If the problem remains unresolved contact our customer support department at 416 663 6963 or Toll free at 1 877 398 6666 Our operating hours are 9am Spm Monday Friday Standard East Time At no time should equipment be sent back to Newcon without following the instructions of our technical support department Newcon accepts no responsibility for unauthorized returns To locate NEWCON Authorized Dealer call Tel 416 663 6963 Fax 416 663 9065 Email NEWCONSALES NEWCON OPTIK COM INTERNET http WWW NEWCON OPTIK COM The defective products should be shipped to In USA 3310 Prospect Ave Cleveland OH 44115 In Canada 1183 Finch Ave W Suite 302 Toronto ON M3J 2G2 International 1183 Finch Ave W Suite 302 Toronto ON M3J 2G2 19 10 TROUBLE SHOOTING The scope does not work Check that the batteries are installed properly Check the charge of the batteries Replace if they are weak Do not use old batteries with new ones The image does not appear in focus Bring the inspected object to the center of the image Turning the objective lens ring 10 and or the eyepiece 3 adjust to achieve the clearest image on the screen Repeat the steps of
3. recommended to use Alkaline batteries which ensure the most stable performance b Testing of operation During the bright time of the day Turn on the on off switch 13 Lens cap 12 must be on Direct the device at an object placed within 10 20 m from the viewer Turning the focus ring 10 eye piece 3 and the brightness control 9 try to achieve the sharpest image on the screen of the image tube CAUTION The device is not supposed to be directed at a bright source of light bright lamps the sun welding and etc it may result in the reduction of the light gain of the device In order to avoid the fatigue of photo cathode it 1s not allowed to leave the active device motionless in the excessively bright environment dawn dusk daylight etc for more than 30 minutes c Operation at night AT MOON LIGHT Take off the lens cover 12 Turn on the device using switch 13 Turning the eyepiece 3 adjust to achieve the most clear image on the screen Then obtain the most clear cut image of the object focusing with ring 10 Repeat the steps of focusing if necessary AT INSUFFICIENT AMBIENT ILLUMINATION use the Infra Red illuminator 6 activated by rotating switch 8 clockwise Select one of three positions of the switch for different power settings 10 25 or 75 mW Furthermore turn the brightness control knob 9 for a brighter image If brightness of the screen is decreasing replace the batteries T
4. than 2 5 mm In order to meet this requirement you can cut the threaded part of the screws at length 10 e Install the feet onto the rail 4 Insert the feet 2 3 in the rifle Sliding the rail in the feet find the position in which your eye will meet the edge of the eyeshade of the device or will be 2 5 cm apart for big calibres like 375 H amp H Mag The position of the device must be comfortable enough so that you would not have to reach forward for convenient observation e Cut the excessive part of the rail 4 e Keeping the chosen position of the device fix the feet 2 3 to the rail 4 according on the instruction of the feet producer e Prepare the glue according to an instruction the glue need to be of a certain strength not less than 200 kg cm for example epoxy and apply it to A surface of the rail The surface of the screws must remain free of the glue This is especially important for possibility to repair the device or to remove the binding rail for installation on a different rifles e Apply hermetic silicone type to the threading of the screws 5 e Fix the bar to the body of the device with the help of the screws 5 cut to meet the needed length e Remove excessive glue that is pushed out in the points the rail is connected to the body of the device with the help of dry cloth and alcohol moistened cotton wool and let the glue take according to its instruction for example 24 hours for epoxy Ins
5. 13 QUALITY CERTIFICATE The DN 310 is suited for usage Production date Serial number Quality control Purchase date Salesman Quality inspector Signature NEWCON 2001 Printed in Canada NEWCON OPTIK Operation Manual NIGHT VISION RIFLESCOPE DN310 Camera Video Adaptable In USA 3310 Prospect Ave Cleveland OH 44115 In Canada 1183 Finch Ave W Suite 302 Toronto ON M3J 2G2 Canada Tel 416 663 6963 Fax 416 663 9065 Email NEWCONSALES NEWCON OPTIK COM Web http WWW NEWCON OPTIK COM IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read prior to activation You have just purchased a complicated electronic device To operate it properly please read this manual carefully Here are some common precautions that must be noted e NEVER disassemble the unit This device contains high voltage which may be hazardous to your health e NEVER aim active unit at intense light sources i e lights headlamps campfires the moon etc e NEVER reverse the polarity of a battery e NEVER connect the unit to external power sources e ALWAYS remove batteries when not in use for a long period e ALWAYS keep the objective lenses covered when not in use e ALWAYS store in a warm dry place when not in use FEATURES OF THE DN 310 NIGHT VISION SCOPE e Long range of vision 400 700 m e High photo cathode sensitivity for low light levels 10 107 Lux cloudy night sky e High resolution 25 mm 2nd Gen Tube and special light
6. ake out the batteries during long periods of non operation Do not forget to switch the device off after end of WORK 8 Place the scope on the rail of the rifle in such a position when your eye coincides with the edge of the Eyepiece Guard or in case of a large caliber for example 375 H amp H Mag your eye should be situated at the distance of 2 5cm from the edge of the Eyepiece Guard The device should be located in the position which allows comfortable observation without stretching forward Place inserts 4 5 in the apertures of the rail 3 The insert 4 is placed with a projection B looking downwards in the nearest slot on the rail of the rifle If there 1s no such a slot the insert 4 is placed with a projection B looking upwards It is recommended to place the inserts at the maximum possible distance from each other Place clamps 6 and clamp screws 7 in the inserts 4 5 Tighten screws 6 7 in order to obtain hard fixation When necessary the excessive front part of the rail 3 can be removed Adaptation has been completed and the device is ready for use as a hunter s scope c Variant IIT side rail for East European Warsaw Pact rifles Side rail can be used for the installation of DN 310 on a hunting rifle with side rail The appearance of the device with a side rail is shown below It is recommended to contact NEWCON OPTIK for installation of the side rail ATTENTION In case you us
7. ching of the objective lens and it always disappears within 5 14 days of usage or storage 18 Water resistant Built in powerful I R illuminator good for over 200 m Automatic brightness protection Camera video adaptable Precision internal windage elevation adjustments Standard weaver mount Long eye relief Low power consumption Standard and commonly available 2AA batteries ensure nonstop operation of the device for no less than 50 hours Protection from the lateral and dot light sources e Compact size and light weight CONTENTS 1 Brief description 2 Appearance of the device 3 Technical characteristics 4 Supplied accessories 5 Operation instructions a Battery installation b Testing of operation c Operation at night d Using the optional 2x magnifier lens 6 Installing on a hunting rifle a Variant I Adapter rail with Standard prism type b Variant If Adapter rail with 7 8 Weaver prism type c Variant III Side rail for East European Warsaw Pact rifles 7 Adjustment of the scope on the rifle 8 Taking photos and video shooting 9 Storage and maintenance instructions 10 Trouble shooting 11 Warranty 12 Customer Support 13 Quality certificate BEFORE USE CAREFULLY READ ALL THE INSTRUCTIONS FAILURE TO OBEY THE INSTRUCTIONS WILL VOID THE WARRANTY 1 BRIEF DESCRIPTION DN 310 Night Vision Scope is a modern universal night vision device designed for a wide range of activities from amat
8. collecting optics provide bright sharp image of consistent quality in the center and on the edges e Recoil proof at large caliber rifles bullet output energy up to 6500 J e Manual brightness override allows choosing an optimum ratio between light amplification brightness and noise useful for different observation circumstances 2 11 WARRANTY NEWCON OPTIK warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of the original date of consumer s purchase but no more than 18 months from the date of manufacturing Should your Newcon product prove defective during this period please bring the product securely packaged in its original container or an equivalent along with proof of the date of original purchase to your Newcon Dealer Newcon will repair or at its option replace the product or part thereof which on inspection by Newcon is found to be defective in materials or workmanship What This Warranty Does Not Cover NEWCON is not responsible for warranty service should the product fail to be properly maintained or fail to function properly as a result of misuse abuse improper installation neglect damage caused by disasters such as fire flood lightning improper electrical current or service other than by a NEWCON Authorized Service Postage insurance or shipping costs incurred in presenting your NEWCON product for warranty service are your responsibility Please include a check or
9. down adapter rings from the 52 mm to your size Such adapters are typically sold at camera stores 15 7 ADJUSTMENT OF THE SCOPE ON THE RIFLE Dimensions of the Reticule The dimensions listed below are good for shooting range of 100m For a distance other than 100m the dimensions must be calculated accordingly in proportion Focus length of the objective lens mm Crosshair width A mm Interval Bm OD Before adjusting of the scope its objective should be set for a distant object select infinity in daylight or at dark time with the opened cover of the objective The adjustment of the scope should be performed either in daytime with the closed cover of the objective or in the twilight on the adjusted target or on the remote point Adjustment of the sight is performed in the following way 1 Fix the scope on the rifle 2 Seta panel with a target or select the point of aiming 3 Set the rifle on the scoped machine 4 Direct the rifle to the point of aiming by mechanical sight bead with a slot if it is possible At this stage it 1s suitable to apply laser of cold test shooting LCTS inserted in the barrel of the rifle which indicates geometrical point of the barrel position sold separately 5 Unscrew the protective caps of the reticule adjustment screws Turning those screws obtain the matching of reticule crosshairs with the aimed point set by the mechanical sight or LCTS 6 Remove the rifle from scoped mac
10. e other type of binding to eliminate the phenomenon of shooting point displacement device binding should be advised with Newcon Optik because usually such displacement is caused by unqualified installation 13 l body of the device 2 adapter rail with 7 8 Weaver prism encompassing 3 fastening screws 4 insert rest 5 insert 6 clamp 7 clamp screw All parts of the alignment are supplied by Newcon Optik Installation of the device is performed as follows Check the elevation of the fastening screws 2 pulling the rail 3 to the body of the device 1 above the upper surface of the rail The height of elevation must not exceed 3 0mm and must not be less than 2 5mm It is especially important when the body of the device has a blind aperture with a thread front hole for the device with a 64 mm objective The elevation should not exceed 3 5mm for through holes and should not be less than 2 5mm This requirement can be met by cutting axle length of the screws from the side of the thread Prepare the glue glue is needed for example epoxy with the tear strength not less than 200kg cm according to its preparation instruction and put it on the surface A of the plate The surface of the screws should not have any glue This condition is of a considerable importance since it provides an opportunity to repair the device and remove the alignment plate for further adaptation to another rifle Apply a herm
11. etic substance of silicone type on the thread of the screws 2 Fix the rail to the body of the scope with the help of the screws 2 cut at the required length Remove glue surpluses appeared in the place of alignment of the rail with the body with a dry napkin and let the glue solidify in accordance to its instruction for example 24 hours in case of epoxy glue d Using 2x magnifier lens Your DN 310 equipped with the 64mmF 1 2 objective lens can be used with an optional 2x magnifier lens in order to obtain double magnification The lens marked as 2x doubles focal length of the objective It can be mounted on a setting thread behind the light filter of the objective lens external side of the objective The 2x magnifier lens must be tightened to the rest NOTE In case of simultaneous usage of the IR illuminator and 2x magnifier lens partial darkening of the image may occur as the large 2x lens overlays the light beam from the IR illuminator To avoid this the device should be ordered with Z like shape I R illuminator Prior to ordering of the 2x magnifier lens for the device with a weaver mount it is necessary to check if it is possible to install the 80 mm diameter 2x lens 6 INSTALLING ON A HUNTING RIFLE Night vision device DN 310 may be used as a nighttime hunting scope Recommendation The usage of night vision riflescopes for hunting may be limited or illegal in your area Please check with local a
12. eur to professional needs e Nighttime observation and hunting Law enforcement and security Search and rescue Wildlife observation Nighttime photography and video The device is equipped with a Second Generation high quality electro optical image intensifier Gen II 25mm MCP utilizing the principle of multiple intensification of the image brightness in the visible and IR spectrum which guarantees an up to 400 700 m observation range NOTE Detection and recognition range provided by the device depends on the type of the objective lens used and the observation conditions light available transparency of the atmosphere and target quality The identification range increases in the conditions of high light at moon night if the target 1s situated on a light background sand snow The identification range decreases in the conditions of low light low transparency of the atmosphere if the target is situated on a dark background plough land stems of trees etc 9 STORAGE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Warning After transportation or keeping the device at temperature lower than 40 C 40 F the device must be warmed up to ambient temperature from 10 C 14 F to 40 C 104 F relative humidity of 80 max at 20 C 68 F Precautions DN 310 is a sophisticated precision optical instrument equipped with electronics Therefore it should be handled with due care e Keep your device away from direc
13. focusing if necessary If the view still does not seem in focus clean the lenses They could be foggy or dusty Image has disappeared When bright light gets into the objective lens of the night vision device it may result in disappearing of the image as the automatic shut off feature comes into action to protect the device Whenever this happens turn the switch to the OFF position In a minute or two the device will be ready for further operation If the image has been lost at the moment of a shot check contacts in the battery compartment Condensation accumulates on the parts In order to avoid misting of the eyepiece lens in cold time use special protective covers Indistinct movement of aiming reticule When adjusting the scope it is desirable to rotate the screw of horizontal replacement for 2 5 clicks in one direction and then put the vertical adjustment screw in the initial position Black dots on the screen These are the cosmetic blemishes in the image intensifier that do not affect the performance or reliability of a night vision device and some number of varying size are inherent in the manufacturing process Most of them are seen at daytime only and become almost invisible during the nighttime operation Bright spots on the screen The image may contain some bright spots caused by gradual relief of static electricity from the cathode This feature may appear immediately after the assembling of the device or attaching deta
14. hine and take out LCTS 7 Make 2 3 shots Having examined the target make necessary corrections for example in order to move the hit point downwards and leftwards screws of the mechanism should be turned counter clockwise in the directions Down and Left correspondingly The aiming point is moving upwards and rightwards 14 4 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES DN310 is supplied in the following assembly Device l pe Objective lens cap l pe Built in IR illuminator I pe Rubber eyepiece guard l pe Weaver rifle mount l pe Camera video adapter 52mm 37mm 1 pc each User s manual l pe Warranty card l pe Case l pe Optional accessories 2x Magnification Lens I pe Weaver rail rifle mount 7 8 l pe Side mount for East European type 1 pce rifle 5 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING NEVER OPERATE YOUR NIGHT VISION DEVICE IN DAYLIGHT AREAS WITHOUT THE LENS COVER ON NEVER AIM THE LENS IN THE DIRECTION OF BRIGHT LIGHT a _Battery installation DN 310 requires two AA batteries Make sure that the batteries are in good condition and polarity is installed as it is indicated on the body of battery compartment 5 In order to change the batteries unscrew the cover of battery compartment 5 and install the new batteries observing correct polarity NOTE In order to ensure the longest operation time of the device and full power of the IR illuminator using one set of batteries it is
15. rforming the adjustment it should be considered that the marking displacement mechanism of the device is equipped with a click holder that displaces the marking both in vertical and horizontal direction Focus length of the objective lens mm 100 One click shift of the marking at the distance of 100 m mm 54 34 At 100 yards inches 1 944 1 244 8 TAKING PHOTOS AND VIDEO SHOOTING guseecececcecececeecececeesesesessesesesseseseeseseseeseseseeeeseseeeeseseeeesseseeseseseeeeseeeeseseseeeuseseeseseeeeeeseeeeeseeeeeeeeeeeesee00e50500808855 DN 310 can be supplied with an n i optional adapter for photo video TT O fs E devices for night photo video 2 k i o JU shooting Night photo shooting with DN 310 is easily performed using Serre eter terete Wr fr enn enn rrr SETI 35mm SLR cameras such as Nikon Canon Pentax etc with standard objective lens 50 58 mm focus Preparation of the device for photo shooting 1 Screw the adapter ring supplied in the set diameter 52mm or 37mm into the setting place of the light filter of the objective lens in your camera If the objective lens of your camera has another setting diameter for a light filter for example 49mm or 58mm your have to purchase step up or step
16. t sunlight impacts dust moisture and sudden changes of temperatures e Do not keep the device at temperatures higher than 60 C 140 F e Do not touch the optical surfaces with fingers Doing so may damage the anti reflection coating e Cleaning of optical surfaces is only allowed with professional camera lens cleaning supplies To clean the exterior of the device use a soft clean cloth Do not take the cover off the lens 1f not necessary Keep away from heating appliances and central heating Make sure to switch off the unit during periods of non operation and when storing the device for long period of time e Do not apply superfluous efforts at work with lens assembly agile elements and thread connections e Due to considerable optical magnification of the eyepiece some small structures inside the tube coating in the form of dark and or white points may be seen in the field of view which does not affect the serviceability of the device 2 Remove the rubber eyepiece guard from the scope Set the eyepiece in the medium position 4 Screw the adapter ring with the camera in an internal groove of an eyepiece 5 Switch on the device and focus the assembled system with the help of the objectives of the device and camera If the image cannot be focused the camera with the ring should be removed and the coupling of the eyepiece of the device should be rotated a little Assemble the system again and check it s focusing
17. tallation is completed and the device is ready for use as a hunting scope b Variant If Adapter rail with 7 8 Weaver prism type Fastening of the device is made with the help of the following parts
18. ustment knobs 8 On Off power alteration switch for the IR illuminator 9 Brightness control knob 10 Objective lens focus ring 11 Weaver mount 12 Objective lens cover 13 On Off switch of the unit 3 TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS General Magnification x 2 8 5 2 Field of view degree 17 9 Objective lens Focus length mm 64 128 f F number ie Focus range 10 m to a Eyepiece Focus length mm 35 Eye Relief Distance mm 45 Dioptre setting 3 4 Mechanical characteristics Overall dimensions mm 225 x 82 x 74 252 x 82 x 74 Weight kg 0 97 1 10 Working conditions Temperature range 40 C to 50 C Relative humidity 0 to 98 with optional 2x lens doubled magnification Electrical parameters Power supply 2 batteries AA type 3 Voltage V Continuous work time h minimum Stand by mode no I R Active mode with I R Image intensifier tube Type Gen II 25mm MCP Photo cathode sensitivity UA Im 230 440 Gain maximum 50 000 Resolution Lp mm 41 45 Infrared illuminator Type IR diode Power mW 75 Illumination angle degree 8 10 Illumination Spectrum nm 805 P S Technical characteristics may be improved without prior notice 8 Make a control shot and find out whether the aiming point coincides with the bullet hit point Make the correction again if necessary 9 Set the protective caps into their places The device is ready for operation While pe
19. uthorities prior to usage Device may be used with various mounts that facilitates reliable fixation of the device to a particular rifle For convenient installation the device 1s supplied without stiff fixation of the binding to the device and in most cases that enables to perform the device installation to a specific rifle model For installation you should contact a specialised armourer workshop gunsmith or if you are qualified enough perform the installation yourself 9 INSTALLATION RULES a Variant I Adapter rail with Standard Prism type Device is fixed with the help of the following parts l Device body 2 Front cradle for Standard prism 3 Rear feet for Standard prism 4 Mount of the Standard prism type 5 Fixing screws Front and rear feet 2 3 are the standard feet with Standard prism 4 manufactured by the companies that produce mounts for example Ernst Apel GmbH Germany The mount of Standard prism type 4 and screws 5 are optional Installation of the device should be performed according to the following rules eCheck the prominence of fixation screws 5 that bind the prism 4 to the body 1 of the device over the top surface of the prism The prominence must not be less than 2 5 mm or more than 3 0 mm This is especially important if in the body of the device there is a dead threaded hole For the reach through holes the prominence may reach 3 5 mm but must not be less
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