Newcon Optik 14-3XT User's Manual
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1. NVS 14 3AG Other Unit serial number This Unit complies with all technical specifications and has passed Newcon Optik s inspection procedures Date of production Quality Inspector s signature Quality Assurance Seal 26 This page was intentionally left blank 27 170 WAN TA NEWCON OPTIK Printed in Canada2. onto the rail and then tighten the screw To attach monocular to the arm turn the knob 3 Fig 3 slide the arm groove 4 Fig 3 along the dovetail platform of the monocular 8 Fig 1 and then release the knob 13 To set comfortable eye relief the distance between your eye and the eyepiece loosen tightening screw on the headgear and move the Unit then tighten the locking screw To use the Unit with PASGT head and helmet mount unscrew the grooved pad 2 Fig 3 from the swing arm mount and screw on the US type clip 6 Fig 3 using four screws Fig 3 instead US type helmet clip is optional and must be ordered seperately To switch between left and right eye press the flip button 5 Fig 3 on the mount and rotate it respectively until you hear an audible click Swinging head mounted Unit for unobstructed view When the head mounted Unit is not in use you can raise it to clear the view without taking the headgear off by using the flip flop feature To swing the Unit from the view press the button 5 Fig 3 and raise the device until you hear a click In Auto position of the switch the monocular will turn off automatically Reverse the operation to return the Unit to working position Using IR illuminator In case of insufficient light when observing a close object turn on the IR illuminator by turning the On Off IR Auto switch Red indicator visible through the eyepiece will warn you when the IR ill
3. video adapter NVS H Mount NVS Coupler 3 SPECIFICATIONS Model 3XT 3GCS 3AG 3AGBW IIT Generation Gen 3 Photocathode Material Gallium Arsenide GaAs Image Colour Green e Photocathode Diameter 17 5mm Minimum Photocathode 1800 pA Im Sensitivity 190 mA W2 10 000 20 000 fL fc Auto gating x v 2 Minimum Resolution 64 Ip mm Minimum Signal to Noise 24 Bright Source Protection v Automatic Brightness Control v Auto gating X v Manual Gain Control v Manual Gain Adjustment 20 100 Range Magnification 1x Field of view 1x 40 Focus range 0 25m to infinity Exit pupil diameter 20mm Eye relief 25mm Dioptric correction S 2856 K 2 830nm 3 2x10 6 fe 4 2x10 4 fe 56 Higher minimum available as per contract Power supply 1x 3V CR 123 Lithium battery OR 1x 1 5 V AA Alkaline or lithium battery Maximum Current Consumption 25mA Voltage 28 8 7 20 hours with I R attery life 7 40 hours without I R Dimensions 118x48x69mm Weight 300g Operating Temperature Range 50 to 55 C MTBF 10 000 hours 2 5 p mm o 2 5 92 7 5 p mm 80 Modulation Transfer Function 15 0 Ip mm 61 25 0 Ip mm 38 Zone Zone 2 Zone 3 0 012 0 015 o 0 0 0 009 Black Spots Allowed per Zone 0 012 0 0 0 0 006 0 009 0 z 1 0 003 0 006 0 2 2 As the design of NVS 14 series
4. Activating the Unit In daylight ensure the objective lens cap is in place prior to activating the Unit To check if the Unit is operational switch it ON by rotating the On Off IR Auto switch clockwise while looking through the eyepiece 4 Fig 1 You should see either a green or black and white image depending on the model you have purchased If the screen is not lit ensure the batteries installed are charged and the polarity is correct When the Unit is ON you may see a red and or yellow LED indicator in the field of view Fig 2 When the yellow or red LED indicators are flashing the remaining battery power is low and it should be changed For uninterrupted operation FIGURE 2 keep a fresh battery ready and replace it on time If the red LED indicator is lit solidly the IR illuminator is activated This warning is intended to prevent the user from unintentionally giving IR illuminator indicator red left Low battery indicator yellow right away their position In the daytime with the objective lens cap on it is normal to observe a fuzzy image Switching on the Unit in the daytime is intended for testing purposes only During night use the objective lens cap should be removed and the fuzzy image should no longer be observed The rotating switch has four positions Off Auto On TR In Auto mode the monocular will switch off automatically when turned upright Thi
5. fire flooding lightning improper power supply or service other than by personnel authorized by Newcon Optik Postage insurance and shipping costs incurred while presenting your Newcon Optik product for warranty service are your responsibility If shipping from North America please include a cheque or money order payable to Newcon Optik for the amount of USD 15 to cover handling and return shipping 23 8 CUSTOMER SUPPORT Should you experience any difficulties with your Newcon Optik product consult this manual first If the problem remains contact our customer support department at 1 416 663 6963 or toll free at 1 877 368 6666 North America only Our operating hours are 0900h to 1700h Eastern Standard Time Monday through Friday Under no circumstances should equipment be sent to Newcon Optik without authorisation from our technical support department Newcon Optik accepts no responsibility for unauthorized returns To locate a Newcon Optik Authorized Dealer Call 1 416 663 6963 Fax 1 416 663 9065 Email newconsales newcon optik com Visit www newcon optik com 24 9 ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE Image Intensifier Tube serial number Characteristic Minimum Measured Photocathode sensitivity 1800 integral pA Im 2856 K Light amplification 7 40 000 Date of production Quality Inspector 25 NIGHT VISION DEVICE NVS 14 3XT NVS 14 3AGBW
6. positions vertical horizontal and 15 20 above horizontal Although the relative angles between these positions cannot be changed the starting point can be adjusted using the flip up adjustment screws 3 Fig 6 If you loosen them you can rotate the flip up mechanism to 17 find the suitable starting point Tighten the screws after completing the adjustment You can raise the Unit for unobstructed view without taking the helmet off To do so press and hold the flip up button 2 Fig 6 and rotate the Unit until you hear a click FIGURE 6 Helmet mount 1 Locking screw 3 Flip up adjusting screws 2 Flip up button 4 Mount binding screw All other operations with the Unit mounted on a helmet are identical to those with the headgear Mounting on a rifle The Unit can be mounted on a rifle with one of two Picatinny MIL STD 1913 mount adapters the NVS W Mount or the NVS QR Mount 18 The NVS W Mount is affixed to the Unit and the Picatinny rail using oversized easy to tighten screws The NVS QR Mount is a quick release mount that utilized a lever for affixing to and removing from the Picatinny rail Using with a daytime riflescope Although the Unit does not contain a reticle and thus cannot be used as a standalone riflescope it can be mounted inline with a magnified daytime or red dot holographic sight enabling night time use This can be accomplished either by FIGURE 9 mounting the Unit i
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8. Adaptor the Unit can be connected to photo or video camera for surveillance operations Please read all the instructions carefully prior to using the Unit Manufacturer reserves the right to introduce minor design changes without notice NVS 14 Series Models Model Brief Description NVS 14 3XT Military specification night vision monocular with 1x magnification Gen 3 IIT helmet head weapon mountable green image Imeter waterproof NVS 13 3GCS Military specification night vision monocular with 1x magnification Gen 3 IIT helmet head weapon mountable green image 20 meter waterproof NVS 14 3AG Military specification night vision monocular with 1x magnification Gen 3 IIT auto gated power supply helmet head weapon mountable green image 1 meter waterproof NVS 14 3AGBW Military specification night vision monocular with 1x magnification Gen 3 IIT auto gated power supply helmet head weapon mountable black and white image 1 meter waterproof 2 STANDARD DELIVERY SET NVS 14 Series Unit QUANTITY 1 Head Harness NVS Arm Mount Objective Lens Cap Operation Manual Lens Cleaning Kit AA battery re ne rn rn 2 1 Optional accessories US style clip mount Demist shield Sacrificial window 3x add on lens 5x add on lens Weapon mount Exact Delivery Set is subject to specific contract terms NVS Bridge Hard case Lens brush Camera
9. NO NEWCON OPTIK Operation Manual NVS 14 Series NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR NVS 14 3XT NVS 14 3GCS NVS 14 3AG NVS 14 3AGBW 105 Sparks Ave Toronto ON M2H 2S5 Canada This page was intentionally left blank IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read prior to activation You have purchased a sophisticated electronic device To operate it properly please read this manual carefully Ignoring the operation procedures described in this manual will void your warranty e NEVER disassemble the Unit This device contains a source of high voltage which may be hazardous to your health e NEVER open the objective lens of an active Unit in bright light including daylight In the daytime the objective lens must be covered by the lens cap provided The tiny hole in the cap provides enough light for daytime testing e NEVER aim an active Unit at intense light sources such as lights headlamps campfires the moon etc e NEVER reverse the polarity of a battery e NEVER connect the Unit to any external power supplies e ALWAYS remove battery when not in use for extended period e ALWAYS keep the objective lenses covered when not in use e ALWAYS store the device in a warm dry place iii Precautions All NVS 14 series devices are sophisticated electro optical instruments They should be handled with due care Each Unit contains fragile components Avoid hard impacts dust moisture and abrupt changes of temper
10. ature Do not touch the optical surfaces other than for cleaning with an appropriate lens cleaning kit Doing so may damage the anti reflective coating Clean optical surfaces with professional lens cleaning supplies Use only a soft clean cloth to clean the exterior of the device Keep the device away from sources of heat such as heating appliances sunlight or central heating Switch off the Unit and remove the battery during extended periods of non operation Do not apply excessive force or pressure to the lens assembly movable parts or threaded connections Small dark and or light spots may be seen in the field of view due to considerable optical magnification of the eyepiece This does not affect the operational capabilities of the device TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW wicca once 3 STANDARD DELIVERY SET 5 2 1 Optional 86668801168 5 SPECIFICATIONS raie eee ia 6 UNIT DESIGN ii 8 OPERATION 1718 111101107158 9 Installing 6 03 9 Activating the Umit ccceceescesscessceseceeeceeeseecneeeneeeneeses 9 Switching the Unit 05 cee eceeceeseceseeeseeeeeseeeneeenes 11 Adjusting to individual
11. d to warm environments internal condensation may appear If this occurs the Unit must be warmed up for up to two hours in order to regain full operational capacity 21 Visibility decreased or disappeared Bright light sources the Moon projectors or headlights may cause visibility to degrade or even completely disappear Move the device away from the light source immediately The image will be restored within two minutes Adverse atmospheric conditions such as fog haze or extremely dark environments will decrease visibility 22 7 WARRANTY Newcon Optik warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of the original purchase Longer warranty is available subject to the terms of the specific sales contract Should your Newcon Optik product prove to be defective during this period please deliver the product securely packaged in its original container or an equivalent along with the proof of the original purchase date to your Newcon Optik dealer Newcon Optik will repair or at its option replace with the same or comparable model 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 Optik is not responsible for warranty service should the product fail as a result of improper maintenance misuse abuse improper installation neglect damage caused by disasters such as
12. devices is being continuously improved delivered specifications may be superior to those above Where a discrepancy exists between the specifications above and the specifications in your contract purchase order the contract purchase order takes precedence 4 UNIT DESIGN FIGURE 1 On Off IR Auto switch 6 Battery compartment cover Objective lens cap and battery selection bushing Objective lens 7 Battery compartment Eyepiece with eyecup Dovetail platform U Housing Manual gain adjustment knob 5 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Installing battery Unit is supplied without a battery installed Prior to installing the battery make sure the On Off IR Auto switch 1 Fig 1 is in the OFF position and the objective lens cap is on The Unit can operate on either a single AA or CR 123 lithium battery Lithium batteries hold a charge longer than conventional batteries and provide better performance at low temperatures To install a battery remove the battery compartment cover 6 Fig 1 by rotating it counter clockwise When using a CR 123 lithium battery remove the battery bushing located under the battery compartment cover by rotating it counter clockwise Store the bushing in a safe place while not in use Make sure the battery is installed with the correct polarity as indicated on the housing Insert the battery and replace the battery cover
13. electronic monocular intended for observation of objects and orientation at night or under dark conditions The Unit is equipped with a Generation 3 Gen 3 image intensifier tube IIT which amplifies low light such as moonlight starlight or man made light The Unit is waterproof to the depth of 1 meter for 30 minutes with the exception of NVS 14 3GCS which is waterproof to 20 meters for 30 minutes 3x 4x and 8x add on lenses can be attached to the Unit to increase system magnification for use as a longer range observation sight Utilizing the optional mechanical bridge two Units can be combined to form night vision binoculars In its 1x configuration the Unit can be mounted on a combat helmet or head harness Some typical activities where NVS 14 series devices can be useful e Law enforcement e Wildlife observation e Security e Search and rescue e Hunting where permitted by law Features e Flip up mechanism provides for unobstructed vision when the Unit is mounted on headgear or helmet e Built in infrared illuminator enables observation in total darkness i e basement cave or dark room e Optional NVS H Mount helmet mount allows for effective combat operations e Optional weapon mount converts Unit to a night vision weapon sight that can be used alone or in conjunction with other daytime weapon sights e 508 rubber eyecup makes viewing comfortable e Utilizing the NVS Camera Video
14. n line of the day sight NVS Coupler using the NVS W or QR mount or utilizing the optional NVS Coupler Fig 9 to mount the Unit directly onto the eyepiece of the day sight a FIGURE 10 NVS Bridge Binocular configuration Two Units can be combined into dual channel night vision goggles binoculars with the help of an optional bridge With the use of the afocal 3x add on lenses a 3x magnified night binocular can be formed 19 FIGURE 11 Goggles FIGURE 12 Binoculars configuration configuration In the dual configuration the interpupillary distance can be adjusted between 58 and 72 mm 20 6 TROUBLESHOOTING No green or black and white image visible Check that the batteries are installed properly and are full charged Wrongly installed and expended batteries are the most common problems leading users to believe their Unit is defective Image is unclear Check if the lenses are foggy or dusty Clean them if necessary If the image is still unfocused adjust the diopter correction of the eyepieces The image will always be unclear when the objective lens cap is in place The unit is designed to provide a clear image in dark condition in which the objective lens cap is not required Image flashes Image may flash during the first two minutes after activation It may continue flashing if exposed to bright light even with the lens cap on Condensation accumulates on Unit When the Unit is moved from col
15. or shuts the monocular off after about 45 seconds of exposure to light exceeding 10 lux To reset the monocular switch it off and then back on as described in 6 3 and 6 2 High light shut off feature does not mean that the Unit will react to occasional flashes or bright spots It protects the tube against excessive light exposure only in order to avoid permanent damage Auto gating system The NVS 14 3AG and NVS 14 3AGBW variants contain in addition to the systems described above an auto gated power supply This system automatically controls the power supplied to the IIT in changing lighting conditions This serves not only to protect the IIT from exposure to bright lighting sources but also to automatically provide the user with the optimal image regardless of prevailing light condition 12 Technical drawing of US clip mount ___ 2 FIGURE 3 1 Swing arm mount 4 Unit groove 2 Grooved pad 5 button 3 Locking knob 6 US clip mount Using the Unit with headgear or helmet The Unit is supplied with headgear designed to allow the mounting of the Unit on the head Prior to using the headgear adjust its straps so that the headgear fits the head comfortably but firmly and does not slide off during movement The Unit is attached to the headgear with a swing arm mount 1 Fig 3 To attach the arm mount to the headgear loosen the tightening screw on headgear slide helmet groove 2 Fig 3
16. ow Note Demist Shield and Sacrificial Window are optional The sacrificial window protects the objective lens from sand dust and other objects that can scratch or otherwise damage the lens The sacrificial window is affixed on the objective lens in place of the tinted objective lens cap which comes installed on the Unit The demist shield filter protects the eyepiece against fogging To install it fold the eyecup down in order to access the thread and screw the filter gently onto the eyepiece 16 Using the camera video adapter Before using the optional adapter remove the rubber eyepiece carefully The adapter Fig 5 consists of 2 rings a Camera adapter is 52x0 75mm It fits the filter lens thread of various cameras e g Nikon b Video adapter is 37x0 75mm It fits Sony cameras and some others FIGURE 5 Camera Video adapter If our adapter does not fit your camera from a camera supply store obtain proper step up step down rings Using the helmet mount The Unit can be equipped with an optional NVS H Mount which fits a variety of existing helmet models The Unit is fixed to the mount via a locking screw 1 Fig 6 To adjust the position of the Unit to your eye level use the mount binding screw 4 Fig 6 To adjust the eye relief first loosen locking screw and set a comfortable distance between the eyes and the eyepiece then tighten the locking screw The Unit can be fixed in three predetermined
17. s mode saves battery life and avoids unintentionally illuminating the users face during combat operations 10 Switching the Unit off After you have finished using the Unit turn it off by rotating the On Off IR Auto switch to the OFF position Replace the objective lens cap If storing the unit for an extended period remove batteries Place Unit in appropriate storage container Adjusting to individual vision Turn on the Unit Direct the Unit at an object placed within 8 15 m from the viewer While looking through the Unit at the object first rotate the diopter adjustment ring on the eyepiece 4 Fig 1 Once focus is nearly achieved rotate the objective lens 3 Fig 1 to achieve final focus 5 1 Manual gain adjustment Each NVS 14 series device is equipped with a manual gain adjustment system 9 Fig 1 This system allows the user to adjust the gain or light amplification of the Unit in accordance with the prevailing light conditions The manual gain system allows for the gain of the Unit to be set between 20 and 100 In relatively dark situations the gain should be set high enough that the user can see a clear well lit image in the eyepiece In relatively bright conditions the gain should be reduced to avoid an overly brightened image from being displayed in the eyepiece 11 Auto shut OFF at bright light Each unit has a built in high light sensor located near the IR illuminator 2 Fig 1 This sens
18. uminator is on Note The IR illuminator is visible to anybody equipped with a night vision device and can disclose the user s presence 14 5 2 Installation of add on lenses Always ensure that the Unit is switched off when adding or removing an objective lens To attach the afocal 3x add on lens to the Unit turn off the monocular Remove the objective lens cap Press the 3x lens firmly towards the eyepiece Do not apply excessive pressure Make sure that the lens is fixed well on the monocular To return the monocular back to 1x magnification pull off the lens FIGURE 4 NVS 14 with afocal 3x lens To attach the 5x or 8x add on lenses follow the following procedure 1 Make sure the Unit is off 2 Remove the objective lens cap 15 3 To detach the current lens hold the lens by its base and rotate it counter clockwise Once the lens has been removed store it in a safe clean space 4 To attach desired lens rotate it clockwise along the threading until snug do not overtighten The threads are very fine to prevent humidity penetration and can be damaged easily Do not apply force when rotating the lens If the desired lens does not rotate smoothly along the threading make sure that the threads are aligned The Unit is ready for operation immediately after the lens change During operation in brightly lit spaces ensure the objective lens cap is in place Demist shield and sacrificial wind
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