EOC EUROPEAN OPTIC COMPANY Sirius Sirius-M Night Vision Monocular Operation and Maintenance Manual Important Export Restrictions! Shipment and Refund The merchandises which are in stock (we are not responsible for the problems caused by the delivery) will be sent to the customer within 5 days. If merchandise is not available at the moment of the order placement, we will do our best to deliver it as soon as possible.
SAFETY SUMMARY Before operating this product, carefully read and study this Operation and Maintenance Manual. The Sirius is a precision electron-optical instrument, and requires careful handling. To avoid damage to the equipment or physical harm to the user when operating the Sirius, follow all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES. Below you will find definitions of the following alerts that appear throughout this Manual: WARNING — Identifies a clear danger to the person operating the equipment.
CAUTION: • The Sirius is a precision electron-optical instrument, and must be handled carefully at all times to prevent damage to the device and danger to the user. • To protect the intensifier tube, do not remove the lens cap of the Sirius when the monocular is being operated in daylight conditions, or when the device is not in use. • Use of the Sirius in brightly lit conditions may damage the unit’s intensifier tube. • Bright light sources such as firelight, headlights, searchlights, etc.
LIST OF CONTENTS TITLE Safety Summary List of Contents List of Figures List of Tables How to Use This Manual 1. INTRODUCTION 1.1 General Information 1.1.1 Type of Manual 1.1.2 Model Number and Equipment Name 1.1.3 Purpose of Equipment 1.1.4 Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations 1.2 Warranty Information and Registration 1.2.1 Warranty Information 1.2.2 Limitation of Liability 1.2.3 Product Warranty Registration 1.2.4 Obtaining Warranty Service 1.3 Cross References 1.4 List of Abbreviations 2.
4. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 4.1.1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) 4.2 Troubleshooting 4.2.1 Operator Troubleshooting 4.3 Identification of Operational Defects 4.3.1 Operational Defects 4.3.2 Cosmetic Blemishes 4.4 Maintenance 4.4.1 General 4.4.2 Cleaning Procedures 4.4.3 Battery Removal and Replacement 4.4.4 Goggle Kit Maintenance 4.5 Service/Packing and Unpacking 4.5.1 Return Instructions APPENDIX A.
LIST OF Tables TABLE TITLE 2-1 2-2 2-3 2-4 2-5 2-6 2-7 3-1 4-1 4-2 A-1 Sirius System Description Mechanical Data Electrical Data Optical Data Environmental Data Sirius Standard Components Sirius Optional Equipment Sirius Controls and Indicators Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services Operator Troubleshooting Sirius List of Spare Parts PAGE 12 12 13 13 14 15 15 23 27 29 35 HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL USAGE You must familiarize yourself with the entire manual before operating the equipment.
1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1.1 TYPE OF MANUAL Operation and Maintenance (including a List of Spare Parts). 1.1.2 Model Number and Equipment Name Sirius Multi-Use Minimonocular SiriusM Multi-Use Minimonocular 1.1.3 PURPOSE of Equipment To provide the operator with the ability to observe at night under moonlight and starlight conditions.
1.2 warranty INFORMATION and Registration 1.2.1 WARRANTY INFORMATION This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.
1.2.4 Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service on your unit, the End-user (Customer) must notify the EOC Company service department via email. Send any requests to info@eoccompany.de to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA). When returning any device, please take in the product to your retailer, or send the product, postage paid and with a copy of your sales receipt, to EOC Corporation’s service center at the address listed above.
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2 DESCRIPTION AND DATA 2.1 System DESCRIPTION The Sirius is a hand-held, head-mounted or helmet-mounted night vision system that allows the user to operate it while walking, conducting short-range surveillance, reading maps, conducting vehicle maintenance, or administering first aid in both moonlight and starlight conditions. The Sirius utilizes the principle of intensification of the residual light that is reflected from the surrounding objects.
10 9 7 8 6 5 11 12 13 4 14 15 3 2 1 Figure 2-1. Sirius night vision monocular Table 2-1. Sirius System Description Item 1 Description Body Item 9 Description Photo Receiver 2 Rail 10 Pivotal Focusing Lens 3 Eyepiece Ring 11 IR Illuminator 4 Eyepiece 12 Turn-pull Function Switch 5 Eye-cup 13 Focus Ring 6 Battery Cap 14 Lens 7 Gain Control Knob * 15 Lens Cap 8 Battery Compartment * For Sirius-M version. 2.2 Specifications Table 2-2.
table 2-2. continued Equipment Item Dimensions, mm (L x W x H)/(Dia x L) Weight, g 5X Lens* Dia 80х141 500 8X Lens* Dia 96х211 730 * Optional ** For Sirius -M version. Table 2-3. Electrical Data ITEM DATA Battery One AA (1.5 V) or 123A (3 V) Consumption Current*: - at 1.5 VDC - at 3.0 VDC 75 mA 38 mA Continuous Operation* at 20 oC (68 oF): - AA Alkaline Battery - 123A Lithium Battery 30 (IT Gen. 2+) / 25 (IT Gen. 3) 60 (IT Gen. 2+) / 50 (IT Gen. 3) * With IR illuminator off. Table 2-4.
table 2-4. continued ITEM DATA Built-in IR Illuminator: — Power — Illumination Range — Focus Distance — Illumination Wavelength 50 mW 20 m 3m 850 nm Table 2-5. Environmental Data ITEM DATA Operating Temperature -40 to +50 °C Storage Temperature -50 to +70 °C Humidity 95 %, 25 °C to 40 °C for 48 hr Illumination Required Natural night illumination (overcast starlight to moonlight) Immersion 20 m for 1 hr MIL-STD-810 Complies 2.
1) EOC Company Sirius Night Vision Monocular Monocular night vision device with unity magnification. 2) Lens Cap A cap used to protect the lens and to be used when testing the unit in daylight. 3) Eye-cup A rubber cup used to protect the eyepiece as well as provide comfort for the operator. 4) Battery Adapter Allows of use of a single 3V CR123 or 1.5V AA batteries. 5) Battery 123A Lithium A single, 123A lithium battery used to power the unit.
table 2-7. continued image 16 DESCRIPTION Part no. Flip-up Helmet Mount Helps to mount the Sirius on a range of ballistic helmets. ANHM000002 Shutter Eye Guard Prevents light from being emitted by the Sirius eyepiece. If the user’s face is illuminated, they become visible to others in the field, and their position becomes compromised. ANEC000001 IR810 IR Illuminator Extra long-range infrared illuminator. Provides greater viewing capabilities when the environment has little or no ambient light.
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3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3.1 Installation and Mounting CAUTION: To protect the intensifier tube when the sight is not in use or when it is being operated in daylight, keep the protective lens cap securely fitted over the lens. 3.1.1 Battery Installation The Sirius operates on a single CR123A or AA battery. Depending on the size of the battery used, it may be necessary to reposition the battery adapter within the battery cap.
3.1.2 MOUNTING THE Sirius TO A GOGGLE KIT Mount the Sirius to the optional goggle kit as follows: 1. Put on the goggle kit. Adjust the goggle kit strap pads until the goggles fit securely around your head. Remove the goggle kit. 2. Loosen the screw (A). While pushing down on the button (B), insert the Sirius rail into the guide (C) of the goggle kit bracket. Tighten the screw (A). See Figure 3-2; the unit is shown in the correct positioning for the right eye. 3.
7. To remove the Sirius and turn it around, push the button down (E) and lift the unit up until it reaches the top position. Once it reaches this position, the unit will turn off automatically. 8. Push the same button (E) to lower the Sirius into the proper viewing position. Turn the unit on to proceed with your mission. In Figure 3-3, the Sirius is shown in the correct position for the left eye.
3.1.5 MOUNTING AN IR ILLUMINATOR TO THE Sirius To mount an IR illuminator to the Sirius, use the optional Weaver rail adapter. Perform the following steps: 1. Install the Weaver rail adapter (A) onto one of the Sirius rails. 2. Tighten the two fixing screws (B) on the adapter. 3. Loosen the IR illuminator fixing screw (C). 4. Mount the IR illuminator on the Weaver rail adapter and tighten the fixing screw (C). C B A Figure 3-5. MOUNTING AN IR ILLUMINATOR TO THE Sirius 3.1.
A B C Figure 3-7. MOUNTING A CAMERA/ CAMCORDER TO THE Sirius 3.1.9 UNIVERSAL CAMERA ADAPTER APPLICATION To mount the Sirius (affixed with a camera or video recorder) to a tripod, you will need a universal camera adapter. Mount the connected devices to a tripod as follows: 1. Screw the adapter onto the tripod. 2. Remove the eyecup from the Sirius eyepiece. 3. Install the Sirius on the adapter rail (A) and tighten the fixing screw (B). 4.
D A B E C Figure 3-9. Sirius controls Table 3-1. Sirius Controls and Indicators CONTROL/INDICATOR Turn-pull Function Switch (Figure 3-10, A) FUNCTION OFF position — the unit is off. ON position — the unit is on (IT powered). Turn the unit on by turning the switch CCW from OFF to ON. IR position — the unit is on, and the IR illuminator is activated. Activate the IR illuminator by pulling it out and turning the switch CW from ON to the IR position.
3.3 OPERATIng Procedures 3.3.1 Operating Procedures These procedures should be performed under nighttime conditions only. CAUTION: Use of the Sirius brightly lit conditions may damage the unit’s intensifier tube. 1. Verify that the battery is installed as indicated on the monocular body. 2. Make a visual estimation of the illumination level in the viewing area. The required level of illumination is less than 1 lx (late twilight sky conditions). 3.
B C A Figure 3-10. IR ILLUMINATOR OPERATIONs 3.3.3 OPERATING UNDER CHANGING LIGHT CONDITIONS If the ambient light level exceeds the limit of 100-300 lx for more than 10 s, the Sirius automatic protective system will shut off the intensifier tube. If a mission must be carried out in changing light conditions, the user can shut down the protective system manually by closing the photoreceiver (A) with the pivotal focusing lens. CAUTION: DO NOT forget to open the photoreceiver after completing your mission.
3.4 Storage 3.4.1 Preparations for storage Prepare the Sirius for storage as follows: 1. Verify that the Sirius and all accessories are clean and dry before returning them to the storage case. 2. Secure the cap over the objective lens. 3. Remove the battery. 4. Place the Sirius and accessories in the appropriate locations in the case, and close the cover.
4 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 4.1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 4.1.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS) Table 4-1: Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services has been provided so that you can keep your equipment operable and in good condition. Perform all functional tests in the order listed in Table 4-1. Operating Procedures are detailed in Chapter 3. A. Cautions Always observe any CAUTIONS that appear in the table. B. Explanation of Table Entries Seq No. column.
table 3-1. continued Seq No. Location Item to Check/Service PROCEDURE Not Fully Mission Capable If 6 Battery Adapter/ Compartment/ Cap Verify that the battery adapter is present. Inspect for corrosion, moisture, corroded or defective contacts. Verify that the o-ring is present. Adapter is missing, contacts damaged or corroded, or o-ring is missing. 7 Function Switch Check the switch for operation (without a battery). Switch has no definite stopping points. Switch knob is broken or missing.
4.2 TROUBLESHOOTING 4.2.1 OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING The purpose of troubleshooting is to identify the most frequently occurring equipment malfunctions, their probable causes, and the corrective actions required to fix them. Table 4-2 lists common malfunctions that may occur during the operation or maintenance of the Sirius. Perform the tests, inspections, and corrective actions in the order listed in the table.
SHADING Figure 4-1. shading NOTE: Verify that any shading is not the result of improper eye-relief adjustment. B. Edge Glow Edge glow is a bright area (it sometimes appears to be sparkling) in the outer portion of the viewing area (see Figure 4-2). To check for edge glow, block out all light from the device by cupping a hand over the lens. If the image tube is displaying edge glow, the bright area will still show up; if edge glow occurs, please contact Customer Support. EDGE GLOW Figure 4-2.
B. Emission points Emission points are steady or fluctuating pinpoints of bright light in the image area that do not go away when all external light is blocked from the objective lens (Figure 4-3). The position of an emission point within the image area does not move. Not all emission points are cause to return the Sirius. Verify that emission points are not simply light sources present in the scene you are observing.
4.4 Maintenance 4.4.1 General The section regarding Sirius operator maintenance consists of operational tests, inspections for the unit serviceability, cleaning and mounting procedures, troubleshooting, and replacement instructions for a limited number of parts. Maintenance instructions covered elsewhere in this manual (PMCS, troubleshooting, etc.) are not repeated in this section.
Figure 4-6. BROWPAD REPLACEMENT B. Chin Strap Reinstallation 1. Detach the Velcro tape from the left side of the head-band and remove the chin strap. Unfasten the chin strap from the strap assembly. 2. Replace the chin strap by joining the sides of the Velcro tape on the left side of the head-band and threading the end of another strap into the corresponding buckle on the right side of the head-band. Figure 4-7. CHIN STRAP REinstallation C. Chin Cup Replacement 1.
4.5 Service/Packing and Unpacking 4.5.1 Return Instructions For service, repair or replacements, please email service@eoccompany.de. To assist the Service Representative (SR) with determining if the item is repairable, please provide the following information: 1. Serial Number of the defective item. 2. Thorough description of the malfunction, defect or damage. 3. An explanation of how the malfunction, defect or damage occurred, if known.
Appendix A. Sirius LIST OF SPARE PARTS The parts authorized in this list of spare parts are required for operator maintenance. This list includes parts that must be removed in order to replace authorized parts. ITEM NO. Column indicates the number used to identify items in Figure A-1. PART NO.
B. Product Warranty Registration Card In order to validate the warranty on your product, EOC Company must receive a completed Product Warranty Registration Card for each unit, or the user must complete warranty registration on our website (www.eoccompany.de). Please complete the included form (Appendix C) and immediately mail it to our Service Center: EOC EUROPEAN OPTIC COMPANY GmbH, Dopplerweg 4A, 40591, Düsseldorf, Germany.
EOC PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD PRODUCT INFORMATION Product Name Purchased From Purchase Date Product Serial # CUSTOMER INFORMATION Name Address City Day Phone # Country Zip Home Phone # E-mail address Customer Signature Required 37
ALPHABETICAL INDEX A L Abbreviations 10 Length 14 B M Battery Installation 19 Magnification 14 Black Spots 31 Maintenance 31 Bright Spots 30 - Goggle Kit 32 C - Preventive 27 Cautions 2 Mounting 19 Chicken Wire 31 O Cleaning 32 Objective Lens Focus 23 Continuous Operation 14 Operating Instructions 18 Cosmetic Blemishes 30 Operational Defects 29 D Operator Troubleshooting 29 Diopter Adjustment 14, 23 P E PMCS 27 Edge Glow 30 Preparations for Storage 26 Emission Points 31 S E
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