Operation Manual NVS 14 Series NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR NVS 14-3XT, NVS 14-3GCS, NVS 14-3AG, NVS 14-3AGBW 105 Sparks Ave.
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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. NEVER disassemble the Unit. This device contains a source of high voltage, which may be hazardous to your health. NEVER open the objective lens of an active Unit in bright light, including daylight.
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 temperature. 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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. OVERVIEW .................................................................... 3 STANDARD DELIVERY SET ....................................... 5 2.1 Optional accessories.............................................. 5 SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................... 6 UNIT DESIGN................................................................. 8 OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... 9 Installing battery.........................
. 7. 8. 9. TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................. 21 No green (or black and white) image visible.................. 21 Image is unclear ............................................................. 21 Image flashes.................................................................. 21 Condensation accumulates on Unit ................................ 21 Visibility decreased or disappeared ................................ 22 WARRANTY..................................................
1. OVERVIEW Your NVS 14 series device (the “Unit”) is an optoelectronic 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).
Features Flip-up mechanism provides for unobstructed vision when the Unit is mounted on headgear or helmet; Built-in infrared illuminator enables observation in total darkness (i.e.
2. STANDARD DELIVERY SET QUANTITY NVS 14 Series Unit 1 Head Harness 1 NVS Arm Mount 1 Objective Lens Cap 1 Operation Manual 1 Lens Cleaning Kit 1 AA battery 1 2.1 Optional accessories US-style clip mount NVS Bridge Demist shield Hard case Sacrificial window Lens brush 3x add-on lens Camera / video adapter 5x add-on lens NVS H Mount Weapon mount NVS Coupler Exact Delivery Set is subject to specific contract terms.
3. SPECIFICATIONS Model 3XT 3GCS IIT Generation Photocathode Material Black & White Green Photocathode Diameter 17.5mm Minimum Photocathode Sensitivity 1800 µA/lm1 190 mA/W2 40,000 – 70,000 fL/fc3 Luminous Gain Auto-gating 10,000 – 20,000 fL/fc4 X Minimum Resolution5 24 Bright Source Protection Automatic Brightness Control X Manual Gain Control Manual Gain Adjustment Range 20 – 100% Magnification 1x Field of view (1x) 40 Focus range 0.
1x 3V CR-123 Lithium battery Power supply OR 1x 1.5 V AA Alkaline or lithium battery Maximum Current Consumption 25 mA Voltage 2.80.8 20 hours with I/R Battery life 40 hours without I/R Dimensions 118x48x69mm Weight 300g Operating Temperature Range -50 to +55 °C MTBF Modulation Transfer Function Black Spots Allowed per Zone 10,000 hours @2.5 lp/mm 92% @7.5 lp/mm 80% @15.0 lp/mm 61% @25.0 lp/mm 38% Spot Size (inches) Zone 1 Zone 2 Zone 3 0.012 ~ 0.015 0 0 0 0.009 ~ 0.
4. UNIT DESIGN 5 4 8 9 3 6 7 1 2 FIGURE 1 6. Battery compartment cover and battery selection bushing Objective lens 7. Battery compartment 4. Eyepiece with eyecup 8. Dovetail platform 5. Housing 9. Manual gain adjustment knob 1. On/Off/IR/Auto switch 2. Objective lens cap 3.
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.
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 keep a fresh battery ready and FIGURE 2 replace it on time.
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).
Auto shut OFF at bright light Each unit has a built-in high light sensor located near the IR illuminator (2, Fig. 1). This sensor shuts the monocular off after about 45 seconds of exposure to light exceeding 10-1 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.
6 Technical drawing of US clip mount 1 2 3 5 4 FIGURE 3 1. “Swing arm” mount 4. Unit groove 2. Grooved pad 5. Flip 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.
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.
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.
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.
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. FIGURE 5 b) Video adapter is 37x0.75mm. It Camera / Video adapter fits Sony cameras and some others. If our adapter does not fit your camera from a camera supply store, obtain proper step up / step down rings.
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. 1 2 3 4 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.
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.
FIGURE 11. Goggles configuration FIGURE 12. Binoculars configuration In the dual configuration the interpupillary distance can be adjusted between 58 and 72 mm.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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NIGHT VISION DEVICE NVS 14-3XT NVS 14-3AGBW NVS 14-3AG Other: Unit serial number: _________________________________ This Unit complies with all technical specifications and has passed Newcon Optik’s inspection procedures.
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