ATN Binoculars ATN PS 15 User Manual

ATN PS-15  
o p e r a t o r s s m a n u a l  
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SAFETY SUMMARY  
CAUTIONS  
• The ATN PS-15 is a precision optical instrument and must be  
handled carefully at all times to prevent damage.  
• Do not scratch the external lens surfaces or touch them with  
your fingers.  
• Wiping demisting shield with lens paper while wet or with wet  
lens paper can damage the coating.  
• To protect the image intensifier, keep the lens caps on the  
objective lenses when the goggles are not in use or when  
checked out in daylight conditions.  
• The IR illuminator is a light that is invisible to the unaided eye  
for use in the conditions of extreme darkness. However, the light  
from the illuminator can be detected by others when using night  
vision devices.  
If you use the rubber eyecaps for a long period of time, you may  
suffer skin inflammation. If you develop any symptoms, consult  
your doctor immediately.  
CAUTION:  
This producT conTains naTural rubber laTex which may  
cause allergic reacTions.  
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NOTES  
• At operating temperatures below –20°C (–4°F), alkaline bat-  
teries are not recommended, as operating life will be severely  
reduced. Lithium-iron disulfide 1.5V AA batteries or equivalent  
should be used below –20°C (–4°F).  
• The IR illuminator principally serves to let you see in the  
scarcely-lit surroundings at a viewing range of up to 3 meters  
optimally.  
EqUIPMENT LIMITATIONS  
To avoid personal injuries and equipment damage which may occur  
due to improper use of ATN PS15, please, carefully read and under-  
stand the following safety precautions.  
• The equipment requires some background light (moonlight, star-  
light, etc.) to operate. The level of performance depends upon the  
level of light.  
• Night light is reduced by passing cloud cover, while operating  
under trees, in building shadows, etc.  
• The equipment is less effective viewing into shadows and other  
darkened areas.  
• The equipment is less effective through rain, fog, sleet, snow or  
smoke.  
• The equipment will not “see” through dense smoke.  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Section  
Title  
Page  
Safety Summary  
a
Table Of Contents  
List of Figures  
i
ii  
List of Tables  
How To Use This Manual  
iii  
iv  
Section I  
General Information  
Equipment Description  
Mounting Procedures  
Operating Procedures  
Operational Defects  
Maintenance  
1-1  
2-1  
3-1  
4-1  
5-1  
6-1  
II  
III  
IV  
V
VI  
Appendix A  
Appendix B  
End Item Components  
Repair Parts List  
Index  
A-1  
B-1  
IND-1  
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LIST OF FIGURES  
Figure Title  
Page  
1-1  
Night Vision goggles  
1-2  
2-1  
ATN PS-15 Major Components  
ATN PS-15 Optional Components  
2-4  
2-4  
2-2  
3-1  
3-2  
3-3  
3-4  
3-5  
3-6  
3-7  
Attaching ATN PS-15 to Head Mount  
Attaching ATN PS-15 to Helmet Mount  
Mounting the Picatinny Adapter to the ATN PS-15  
ATN PS-15 with IR450  
3-2  
3-3  
3-4  
3-4  
3-5  
3-5  
3-6  
Mounting camera to the ATN PS-15  
Mounting camcorder to the ATN PS-15  
Mounting 3x Lens to the ATN PS-15  
4-1  
4-2  
4-3  
4-4  
CR123A Battery Installation  
AA Battery Installation  
4-3  
4-4  
4-5  
4-6  
Mechanical Functions  
Infrared (IR) Illuminator Operations  
5-1  
5-2  
5-3  
5-4  
5-5  
Shading  
5-2  
5-3  
5-4  
5-5  
5-6  
Edge Glow  
Bright Spots and Emission Points  
Fixed Pattern Noise  
Chicken Wire  
6-1  
6-2  
6-3  
Neckpad Reinstallation  
6-11  
6-12  
Lacing the Sliding Bar Buckle  
Maintenance/Replacement of the tube in the PS-15 6-13  
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LIST OF TABLES  
Table Title  
Page  
2-1  
4-1  
ATN PS-15 Major Components  
2-5  
Battery Life  
4-2  
6-1  
Preventive Maintenance Checks and  
Service for the ATN PS-15  
6-2  
6-2  
Operator Troubleshooting for the ATN  
PS-15  
6-8  
A-1  
B-1  
ATN PS-15 End Item Components  
ATN PS-15 Repair Parts List  
A-1  
B-1  
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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL  
USAGE  
Please make sure you have familiarized yourself with  
the entire manual before operating the equipment.  
Read the complete maintenance instructions before  
performing maintenance and follow all WARNINGS,  
CAUTIONS, and NOTES.  
MANUAL OvERvIEW  
The manual contains sections for Operating and Maintaining  
the night vision goggles ATN PS-15.  
Components of End Item are in Appendix A.  
Repair Parts List is in Appendix B.  
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SECTION I  
GENERAL INFORMATION  
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Figure 1-1  
ATN PS-15 - Night vision Goggles  
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1-1 GENERAL INFORMATION  
A. TYPE OF MANUAL  
Operator (Including Repair Parts List).  
B. MOdEL NUMBER ANd BASIC dESCRIPTION  
ATN PS-15 – Multi-Use Night Vision Goggles  
C. SUPPLIER  
American Technologies Network Corp.  
1341 San Mateo Avenue,  
South San Francisco, CA 94080 USA  
d. PURPOSE OF EqUIPMENT  
To provide the user with the ability to observe at night  
under moonlight and starlight conditions. The ATN PS-15  
can be handheld, head mounted or helmet mounted to  
enable walking, surveillance, security, map reading, vehicle  
maintenance, and administering first aid. The unit allows for  
horizontal and vertical adjustments when head or helmet  
mounted and is also equipped with an infrared light-emitting  
source.  
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1-2 WARRANTY INFORMATION  
This item shall conform to design, manufacturing, and  
performance requirements and be free from defects in material  
and workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of  
acceptance. If item is defective, notify ATN or point of purchase  
contact.  
1-3 TECHNICAL INFORMATION  
For technical information contact ATN Corp. directly at  
(650) 989-5100, or [email protected] or your point of  
purchase contact.  
1-4 LIST OF ABBREvIATIONS  
BAT  
Illum  
IR  
- Battery  
- Illuminator  
- Infrared  
mm  
- Millimeters  
NVG’s - Night Vision Goggles  
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SECTION II  
EqUIPMENT dESCRIPTION  
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2.1 SYSTEM dESCRIPTION  
The ATN PS-15 is a hand-held, head-mounted or helmet-  
mounted night vision system that enables walking, short-range  
surveillance, map reading, vehicle maintenance, and adminis-  
tering first aid in both moonlight and starlight. Each unit allows  
for vertical adjustment (by using head straps), fore-and-aft  
adjustment, objective lens focus, and eyepiece focus. The  
device is also equipped with an infrared light-emitting source.  
Optional 3X Afocal Lenses makes the ATN PS-15 into binocular  
with enhanced range performance.  
PS-15 Night Vision goggles utilize the principle of intensifica-  
tion of the residual light which is reflected from the surrounding  
objects. The optical system of the goggles consists of: an objec-  
tive lens, an image intensifier tube and an eyepiece.  
Even under unsteady brightness conditions, Automatic Bright-  
ness Adjustment System always keeps the IIT brightness level  
constant.  
The Automatic Protective System controls the existing illumina-  
tion level through the photo receiver. If the illumination level sur-  
passes 100-300 lx for the following 10 seconds, the goggles will  
shut off automatically. If you move the unit away from the bright/  
excessive light the unit will turn back on again. The Automatic  
Protective System can be switch off for test the unit in the day-  
light with protective cups on the lens.  
Built-in IR Illuminator makes it possible to observe the objects  
when the goggles work in the conditions of low light or total dark-  
ness.  
The eyepiece incorporates several LED indicators:  
- RED – serves as an IR Illuminator Indicator and an Battery Low  
Indicator at a time. IR is on when the indicator light becomes  
stable. If the indicator light starts flickering, it means there might  
be about 20% of battery charge left.  
- GREEN – serves as an Excessive Brightness Indicator. If the  
bright light remains unchanged for over 10 seconds after the  
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indicator turns on, the goggles will automatically shut-off. The  
indicator light starts slowly flickering when the Automatic Pro-  
tective System is off.  
The Automatic Shut-off System turn the unit off if the operation  
control not used more then 60 minutes.  
2.2 WEIGHT, dIMENSIONS, ANd  
PERFORMANCE  
WEIGHT ANd dIMENSION  
Weight (with battery)  
Length  
700 grams  
120 mm  
114 mm  
69 mm  
Width  
Height  
PERFOMANCE  
Magnification  
f-Number  
1X  
1.2  
Field of View  
40 degrees  
-6 to +2  
Eyepiece Diopter Adj.  
Eye Relief  
25 mm  
Focusing range  
Voltage  
0,25m to infinity  
3.0 VDC or 1.5 VDC  
1 CR123A or 1 AA  
20 meters  
Power Requirements  
IR Illumination Range  
CONTINUOUS OPERATION  
1 CR123A battery  
40 hours (Gen. 2+)  
30 hours (Gen. 3 and 4)  
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2.3 dESCRIPTION OF MAJOR  
COMPONENTS  
9
4
7
8
6
10  
5
3
1
2
2
Figure 2-1  
ATN PS-15 Major Components  
2
3
5
4
1
7
9
6
8
Figure 2-2  
ATN PS-15 Optional Components  
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TABLE 2-1 ATN PS-15 MAJOR COMPONENTS  
ITEM  
dESCRIPTIONKit Components  
Kit Components  
1
2
Night Vision goggles  
Lens Caps  
3
Eye-cups  
4
Soft Carrying Case  
Operator's Manual  
Battery 123A Lithium  
Battery AA Alkaline  
Battery Adapter  
Headmount Assembly  
Brow Pads  
5
6
7
8
9
10  
Optional Components  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
3X Afocal Lenses (pair)  
Camera/Camcorder Adapter  
Demist Shields  
Sacrificial Windows  
Picatinny Adapter  
Flip-up Helmet Mount  
IR-450 IR illuminator  
Shoulder Strap  
Hard Shipping/Storage Case  
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STANdARd KIT COMPONENTS  
1)  
Night vision goggles  
The binocular night vision device with 1x magnifica-  
tion.  
2)  
3)  
4)  
5)  
Lens Caps  
The caps used to protect the lenses and to test the  
unit in daylight.  
Eye-cups  
The rubber cups used to protect eyepiece and for  
operator’s comfort.  
Soft Carrying Case  
A protective bag used to store ATN PS-15 and its  
accessories.  
Operator’s Manual  
Provides equipment description, use of operator con-  
trols and preventative maintenance checks and ser-  
vice.  
6)  
7)  
Battery 123A Lithium  
A single, 123A lithium battery used to power the unit.  
Battery AA Alkaline  
A single, standard AA alkaline battery used to power  
the unit.  
8)  
Battery Adapter  
Allows the ATN PS-15 to accept the 123A Lithium bat-  
tery used to power the unit.  
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9)  
Headmount Assembly  
Adjustable universal assembly that secures the ATN  
PS-15 to the operator’s head providing hands-free  
operation.  
10) Brow Pads  
Changeable pads for secure head mount fit.  
OPTIONAL COMPONENTS  
1)  
3X Afocal Lenses  
Mountable on the ATN PS15 to enhance range perfor-  
mance. Note: FOV reduction till 13 degrees.  
2)  
Camera/Camcorder Adapter  
Mounts onto the ATN PS15 eyepiece to connect a  
camera/camcorder for night vision photography/film-  
ing purposes.  
3)  
4)  
5)  
demist Shields  
Used to prevent eyepiece lenses from becoming fog-  
ging.  
Sacrificial Windows  
Replaceable windows supplied to protect the objec-  
tive lenses during operation in adverse conditions.  
Picatinny Adapter  
1,5” Picatinny rail for additional lighting, laser and  
other mission critical tools.  
6)  
Flip-up Helmet Mount  
Provides mount interface for the ATN PS-15 to a range  
of ballistic helmets.  
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7)  
IR-450 IR illuminator  
A 450 mW infrared illuminator is powerfull for long  
range night vision in the total darkness.  
8)  
9)  
Shoulder Strap  
Hard Shipping/Storage Case  
A protective case used for shipping/storage of ATN  
PS-15 and its accessories.  
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SECTION III  
MOUNTING PROCEdURES  
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3.1 MOUNTING PROCEdURES  
A. MOUNTING THE ATN PS-15 TO A HEAdMOUNT  
To mount the ATN PS-15 to a headmount, perform the following:  
1. Loosen the screw (A). Push the button (B) and insert the rail of  
the PS-15 into the socket (C) of the headset.  
2. Place the headmount with PS-15 on your a head.  
3. Loosen the screw (A) and move the unit along the rail for eye  
relief adjustment.  
4. The PS-15 headmount has a flip-up mechanism. Push the  
side button (D) on the mount and lift the unit up until the unit  
stops in the top position. When the device reaches the top/  
upper position it will turn off automatically.  
5. 5. Push the same button (D) to lower PS-15 into the viewing  
position. The unit will automatically turn back on again for  
continuation of the operation.  
d
B
A
C
F
E
Figure 3-1  
Attaching ATN PS-15 to Head Mount  
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B. MOUNTING THE ATN PS-15 TO A HELMET  
Attachment of ATN PS-15 to a standard PASGT helmet.The Hel-  
met mount fits securely onto helmet via a rugged strapping as-  
sembly and grooved hooks.With helmet mount, the PS-15 can be  
positioned directly in front of the user’s eyes or flipped up out of  
the viewing position.  
1. Install the mount onto the helmet as shown on the picture.  
2.Tighten and fix the straps (A)  
3. Attach the goggles to the rail.  
4.Loosen screw (C).Push button (B) and insert the bracket of the  
PS-15 into rail (D) of the helmet mount.  
5. Place the helmet with PS-15 onto head.  
6. Loosen the screw (C) and move the unit for proper eye relief  
adjustment.  
7. The PS-15 helmet mount has a flip-up mechanism. Push the  
button (E) on the side of mount and lift the unit up until the unit  
gets fixed in the top position.When the device reaches the top/  
upper position it will turn off automatically.  
8. Push the same button (E) to lower PS-15 to viewing position.  
The unit will automatically turn back on again for continuation  
of the operation.  
A
E
B
C
d
A
Figure 3-2  
Attaching ATN PS-15 to Hemet Mount  
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C. MOUNTING THE PICATINNY AdAPTER TO THE  
ATN PS-15  
Mount Picatinny adapter(A) onto one of the rails on the goggles.  
Tighten two fixing screws(B) of the adapter.  
A
B
Figure 3-3  
Mounting the Picatinny Adapter to the ATN PS-15  
d. MOUNTING IR450 TO THE ATN PS-15  
IR450 may be mounted on the goggles through the Picatinny  
adapter.  
1. Install the Picatinny Adapter on one of the goggles rails (See  
3.1.F).  
2. Loosen the IR450 fixing screw.  
3. Mount the IR450 on the Picatinny Adapter and tighten the  
fixing screw.  
Figure 3-4  
ATN PS-15 with IR450  
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E. MOUNTING CAMERA/CAMCORdER TO THE  
ATN PS-15  
1. Screw Camera Adapter(A) into the front lens of a photographic  
camera (thread M52x0.75) or a video camera (use adapter  
ring(C) threaded M37x0.75).  
2. Remove the rubber eyecup off one of the goggles eyepieces.  
3. Connect the adapter with the eyepiece and gently tighten 3  
fixing screws(B) on the adapter.  
A
C
Figure 3-5  
Mounting Camera to the ATN PS-15  
A
B
Figure 3-6  
Mounting Camcorder to the ATN PS-15  
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F. MOUNTING 3X LENS TO THE ATN PS-15  
The 3x lenses are afocal lenses which can be screwed directly  
into the existing 1x front lenses of the PS15.  
Figure 3-7  
ATN PS-15 with 3x lenses  
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SECTION Iv  
OPERATING PROCEdURES  
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4.1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS  
A. BATTERY INSTALLATION  
CAUTION  
To protect the image intensifier, keep the lens caps on the  
objective lenses when the goggles are not in use or when  
they are checked out in daylight conditions.  
NOTE  
At operating temperatures below –20°C (–4°F), alkaline bat-  
teries are not recommended, as operating life will be severely  
reduced. Lithium-iron disulfide 1.5V AA batteries or equivalent  
should be used below –20°C (–4°F).  
Table 4-1 Battery Life  
Estimated Battery Life  
Battery Type  
Usage  
CR123A  
40 Hours (Gen. 2+)  
30 Hours (Gen.3 and 4)  
Standard AA  
20 Hours(Gen. 2+)  
15 Hours (Gen.3 and 4)  
The ATN PS-15 operates with one AA battery or one CR123A  
battery through the application of a battery adapter.  
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Install CR123A battery as follows:  
1. Unscrew the battery cap (A) and insert the battery (B), observ-  
ing the polarity as indicated.  
2. Replace the battery cap (A) and screw cap.  
3. Please make sure the cap comes in assembly with the battery  
adapter.  
A
B
Figure 4-1  
CR123A Battery Installation  
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Install standard AA batteries as follows:  
1. Unscrew the battery cap (A).  
2. Unscrew the CR123 battery adapter(B) from the cap.  
3. Insert AA battery, observing the polarity as indicated.  
4. Put on the battery cap and screw it hand-tight.  
C
B
A
Figure 4-2  
AA Battery Installation  
B. MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS  
The mechanical functions of the ATN PS-15 allow for variations  
of the physical features of individual operators and provide for  
operating the system. These functions include the On/Off/IR  
control, Automatic Protective System Off control, eye relief  
(see Section III Mounting Procedures – Headmount Adjust-  
ments), diopter adjustment, objective lens focus, and IR  
illuminator focusing. These mechanical controls are identified  
in Figure 4-3.  
Operation knob (A) is used to switch both the goggles and the  
IR Illuminator on/off.  
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Rotate the operation knob from “OFF” position to “ON” position  
to turn the unit on. The protective lens covers shall be attached  
to the lens. Do not turn the unit on in daytime without the protec-  
tive lens caps on. You should see green glow in the eyepieces.  
To turn the unit off, rotate the operation knob (A) from “ON” to  
“OFF” position.  
You may adjust the unit diopters by rotating the eyepiece rings  
(B). The total dioptric range is covered in 1/2 revolution.  
To focus the unit for different distances rotate the front lens rings  
(C). The total focusing range is covered in 1/3 ring revolution.  
The button (D) is used for switching–out of Automatic Protective  
System. The green LED indicator in the eyepiece starts flicker-  
ing slowly. In this case you can test the unit in the daylight with  
protective cups on the lens. To switching–on of Automatic Pro-  
tective System push the button (D) again.  
B
A
d
C
Figure 4-3  
Mechanical Functions  
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C. INFRAREd (IR) ILLUMINATOR OPERATIONS  
CAUTION  
The IR illuminator is a light source that is invisible to the  
unaided eye made use of in the conditions of extreme  
darkness. Please keep in mind this illuminator functioning  
can be easily detected by other people who use night vision  
devices, too.  
NOTE  
The IR illuminator principally serves to let you see in the  
scarcely-lit surroundings at a viewing range of up to 3 meters  
optimally.  
IR Illuminator gets activated when the operation knob is in “IR”  
position. A red light appears in the eyepiece to indicate that the  
IR illuminator is operating.  
By shifting the focusing lens of the IR pivot plate (B) to cover  
the IR illuminator window (C) you can focus the IR into a  
spotting position and at a time extend the IR useful range of  
observation.  
C
A
B
Figure 4-4  
Infrared (IR) Illuminator Operations  
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SECTION v  
OPERATIONAL dEFECTS  
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5-1 ZEROING OPERATIONAL dEFECTS  
Operational defects refer to the reliability of the image inten-  
sifiers and are an evidence of instability. Their identification  
shall be a valid reason to immediately refuse to accept the ATN  
PS-15. These include shading, edge glow, flashing, flickering,  
and intermittent operation.  
A. SHAdING  
If shading is persistent, you will not see a fully circular image  
(Figure 5-1). Shading is very dark and you cannot see an image  
through it. Shading always begins on the edge and migrates  
inward eventually across the entire image area. Shading is a  
high contrast area with a distinct line of demarcation. Contact  
ATN or point of purchase for warranty/repair procedures.  
Figure 5-1  
Shading  
NOTE  
Make sure the shading is not the result of improper exit pupil  
position.  
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B. EdGE GLOW  
Edge glow is a bright area (sometimes sparkling) in the outer  
portion of the viewing area (see Figure 5-2). To check for edge  
glow, block out all light by cupping a hand over the lenses. If the  
image tubes are displaying edge glow the bright area will still  
show up. Contact ATN or point of purchase for warranty/repair  
procedures.  
Figure 5-2  
Edge Glow  
C. FLASHING, FLICKERING, OR INTERMITTENT  
OPERATION  
The image may appear to flicker or flash. If there is more than  
one flicker, check for loose battery adapter or weak battery.  
Contact ATN or point of purchase for warranty/repair proce-  
dures.  
d. COSMETIC BLEMISHES  
These are usually the result of manufacturing imperfections that  
do not affect image intensifiers reliability and are not normally  
a reason to claim for warranty or repair work. However, some  
types of blemishes can get worse over time and interfere with  
the usability of the device. If you believe a blemish is a cause for  
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rejection, warranty or repair please ATN or point of purchase for  
warranty/repair procedures.  
1. Bright Spots.  
A bright spot is a small, non-uniform, bright area that may flicker  
or appear constant (Figure 5-3).  
Not all bright spots make the ATN PS-15 rejectable. Cup your  
hand over the lenses to block out all light. If the bright spot  
remains, return the ATN PS-15. Bright spots usually go away  
when the light is blocked out. Make sure any bright spot is not  
simply a bright area in the scene you are viewing. Bright spots  
are acceptable if they do not interfere with the ability to  
view the outside scene.  
2. Emission Points.  
A steady or fluctuating pinpoint of bright light in the image  
area and does not go away when all light is blocked from the  
objective lenses of the goggles (Figure 5-3). The position of  
an emission point within the image area does not move. Not all  
emission points make the ATN PS-15 rejectable. Make sure any  
emission point is not simply a point light source in the scene  
Figure 5-3  
Bright Spots and Emission Points  
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you are viewing. Emission points are acceptable if they do  
not interfere with the usability of the device.  
3. Black Spots.  
These are cosmetic blemishes in the image intensifiers or dirt  
or debris between the lenses. Black spots are acceptable as  
long as they do not interfere with viewing the image. No action  
is required if this condition is present unless the spots  
interfere with the usability of the device.  
4. Fixed-Pattern Noise.  
This is usually a cosmetic blemish characterized by a faint  
hexagonal (honeycomb) pattern throughout the viewing area  
that most often occurs at high light levels or when viewing  
very bright lights (See Figure 5-4). This pattern can be seen  
in every image intensifier if the light level is high enough. This  
condition is acceptable as long as the pattern does not  
interfere with viewing the image and usability of the device.  
Figure 5-4  
Fixed-Pattern Noise  
5. Chicken Wire.  
An irregular pattern of dark thin lines in the field of view either  
throughout the image area or in parts of the image area (See  
Figure 5-5). Under the worst-case condition, these lines will form  
hexagonal or square-wave shaped lines. This is typically viewed  
in high light conditions. No action is required if this condition  
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is present unless it interferes with the viewing the image  
and interferes with the users usability of the device.  
Figure 5-5  
Chicken Wire  
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SECTION vI  
MAINTENANCE  
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6-1  
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6-2  
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6-3  
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6-4  
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6-5  
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6-6  
6-2 OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING  
Table 6-2 lists common malfunctions that you may find in your  
equipment. Perform the tests, inspections, and corrective  
actions in the order they appear in the table.  
This table cannot list all the malfunctions that may occur, all the  
tests and inspections needed to find the fault, or all the corrective  
actions needed to correct the fault. If the equipment malfunction  
is not listed or actions listed do not correct the fault, notify ATN  
or your point of Purchase.  
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6-7  
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6-8  
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6-9  
6-3 CLEANING THE ATN PS-15  
CAUTION  
The ATN PS-15 is a precision optical instrument and must  
be handled carefully at all times to prevent damage.  
Do not scratch the external lens surfaces or touch them  
with your fingers.  
Wiping demisting shield with lens paper while wet or with  
wet lens paper can damage the coating.  
Clean goggles with water, if necessary, and dry thoroughly.  
Clean lenses with lens paper (and water, if necessary, except  
for demisting shields).  
6-4 HEAdMOUNT MAINTENANCE  
A. BROWPAd REPLACEMENT  
Replace the browpads when cracked, torn, or contaminated.  
Perform the following procedure to remove and replace the  
browpads.  
1. Firmly grasp the headmount and remove the old browpad.  
2. Gently press on the new browpad. Lightly smooth out any  
wrinkles in the new browpad.  
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B. NECKPAd REINSTALLATION  
During operation of the goggles, it is possible for the neckpad to  
become separated from its position on the headband. Perform  
the following procedures to reinstall the neckpad.  
1. Lift the upper headband strap retention tab (see Figure 6-1),  
allowing the neckpad strap to be inserted underneath.  
2. Slip the neckpad strap all the way under the upper strap reten-  
tion tab and then pull the lower part of the neckpad strap under  
the lower strap retention tab.  
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 for the other side of the headband and  
neckpad if necessary.  
Figure 6-1  
Neckpad Reinstallation  
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C. LACING THE SLIdING BAR BUCKLE  
While donning and adjusting the headmount, it is possible for a  
strap to slip out of a slide fastener. Perform the following proce-  
dure to replace the strap and sliding bar buckle.  
Thread the strap from the inside of the buckle over the moveable  
sliding bar (see Figure 6-2). Thread the strap back through the  
buckle but this time under the sliding bar and over the serrated  
part of the buckle.  
Figure 6-2  
Lacing the Sliding Bar Buckle  
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6-5 TUBE MAINTENANCE /  
REPLACEMENT  
1. Unscrew the eyepiece (E) from the case of device (A).  
2. Unscrew the lock ring (D) from the case of device.  
3. Extract the light guide (C) from the case of device.  
4. Extract the tube (B) to be replaced from the case of device  
(A).  
5. Introduce the new tube (B) into the case of device (A).  
6. Set the light guide (C) onto the place in the case.  
7. Screw the lock ring (D) into the case of device.  
8. Screw the eyepiece (E) into the case of device (A).  
A
E
d
C
B
Figure 6-3  
Maintenance/Replacement of the tube in the PS-15  
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APPENdIX A  
ENd ITEM COMPONENTS  
TABLE A-1 ATN PS-15 ENd ITEM COMPONENNENTS  
ITEM dESCRIPTION  
ATN PS-15 Goggles Assembly  
(without Image Intensifier Tube)  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Swing Arm Interface, Head/Helmet  
Operator Manual  
4.  
5.  
Demist Shields, Eyepieces  
Soft Carrying Case  
6.  
Sacrificial Windows  
7.  
Should Strap  
8.  
9.  
Head Mount Assembly  
Brow Pad Assembly (Small)  
Brow Pad Assembly (Medium)  
Brow Pad Assembly (Large)  
Lens Caps  
10.  
11.  
12.  
14.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
Eye Cup Assemblies  
CR123A 3.0V DC Battery, Lithium  
Battery Adapter for CR123A  
Battery (AA Alkaline)  
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A-1  
APPENdIX B  
REPAIR PARTS LIST  
TABLE B-1 ATN PS-15 REPAIR PARTS LIST  
ITEM  
1.  
dESCRIPTION  
Battery Cap Insert  
PART NO.  
NVM-138  
CR123A  
M30-044  
7B315  
2.  
Lithium Battery  
ALT  
3.  
AA Alkaline Battery  
Purge Screw  
4.  
Battery Adapter  
Lens Cap  
NVM-198  
NVM-178  
NVM-032  
NVM-033  
NVM-156  
NVM-030  
NVM-035  
NVM-042  
7B257-2  
7B306  
5.  
6.  
Sacrificial Window  
Demist Shield  
7.  
8.  
Battery Cap Retainer  
Objective Lens Assembly  
Eyepiece Lens Assembly  
Head/Helmet Mount Adapter  
Ship/Storage Case  
Neck Cord  
9.  
10.  
11.  
12.  
13.  
14.  
15.  
16.  
17.  
18.  
19.  
20.  
21.  
22.  
23.  
Soft Carry Case  
Eyecup Assembly  
Operator Manual  
Shoulder Strap  
7B262  
7B422  
NVM-015  
7B267  
Headmount Assembly  
IR450  
7B268-A1  
Picatinny Adapter  
Camera Adapter  
3X Lens (pair)  
Helmet mount  
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B-1  
INdEX  
A
B
ABBREVIATIONS, 1-4  
BATTERy INSTALLATION, 4-2  
BATTERy LIFE, 4-2  
BLACk SPOTS, 5-5  
BRIGHT SPOTS, 5-4  
C
CAUTIONS, A, 4-2  
CHICkEN WIRE, 5-5  
CLEANING, 6-10  
COSMETIC BLEMISHES, 5-3  
d
DIOPTER ADjUSTMENT, 4-5, 6-3, 6-9  
E
EDGE GLOW, 5-3, 6-4  
EMISSION POINTS, 5-5  
END ITEM COMPONENTS, A-1  
EqUIPMENT LIMITATIONS, B  
EyE RELIEF, 2-3, 4-5  
EyEPIECE DIOPTER ADj., 2-3  
F
FIXED-PATTERN NOISE, 5-5  
FLASHING, FLICkERING, OR INTERMITTENT OPERATION, 5-3  
F-NUMBER, 2-3  
G
H
I
GENERAL INFORMATION, 1-3  
HEIGHT, 2-3  
IR ILLUMINATION RANGE, 2-3  
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IR ILLUMINATOR, A, 4-6, 6-8  
L
LENGTH, 2-3  
M
MAGNIFICATION, 2-3  
MAINTENANCE, 6-1, 6-8  
- HEADMOUNT, 6-10  
- PREVENTIVE, 6-2  
MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS, 4-5  
MOUNTING PROCEDURES, 3-2, 4-5  
O
OBjECTIVE LENS FOCUS, 2-2, 4-5, 6-3  
ON/OFF/ON IR CONTROL, 4-5  
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, 4-2  
OPERATIONAL DEFECTS, 5-2, 6-4  
OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING, 6-7  
P
R
S
POWER REqUIREMENTS, 2-3  
REPAIR PARTS, B-1  
SAFETy SUMMARy, A  
SHADING, 5-2, 6-4  
SySTEM DESCRIPTION, 2-2  
T
TECHNICAL INFORMATION, 1-4, INFO-1  
VOLTAGE, 2-3  
v
W
WARRANTy INFORMATION, 1-4  
WEIGHT, 2-3  
WIDTH, 2-3  
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IND-2  
For customer service and  
technical support, please contact  
American Technologies Network Corp.  
North American Office:  
1341 San Mateo Avenue  
South San Francisco, CA 94080  
phone: 800-910-2862, 650-989-5100  
fax: 650-875-0129  
European Office:  
phone: 44(0)870-0111286  
fax: 44(0) 845-3349142  
The following countries can use our  
toll free number 00 800 9102-8620  
Austria, France, Germany, Holland, Italy,  
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland  
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