DEVICE DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NATURAL RUBBER LATEX, WHICH MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS
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SPECIFICATIONS
| Magnification | 1X (3X, 5X, 8X optional) |
| Lens System | 26 mm; F1:1.2 |
| Field of View | 40° |
| Range of Focus | 0.25 m to infinity |
| Power Supply | 3 V Lithium (CR123A) |
| Battery Life | 50-60 hours w/o IR illuminator (CR123A type) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C to +50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -50°C to +70°C |
| Dimensions | 160 x 150 x 75 mm (6.3" x 6" x 3") |
| Weight | 0.5 kg (1.1 lb) |
* ATN reserves the right to change the above specifications at any time without notice.
FEATURES
- Lightweight, compact rugged goggle system
- Multi-purpose: hand-held, head-mounted or helmet-mounted
- Comfortable, flip-up headgear
- Multi-coated all-glass optics
- Wide angle infrared illuminator
- Adjustable interpupillary distance
- Optional 3x, 5x and 8x lenses available
- Water and fog resistant
- Limited Two-Year Warranty
APPLICATION
Compact and lightweight, rugged, and a top-notch performer the NVG-7 is an exceptional choice for hands free usage.
The NVG-7 goggles have a small red light that turns on when the IR is ON.
The NVG-7 is available with a wide range of image intensifier options to meet a wide array of specification requirements.
The NVG-7 night vision goggles is a complex opticoelectronic system for individual use. The device consists of the objective lens assembly, eyepiece and the body. The body contains an image intensifier tube assembly with an integrated high voltage power source and the battery housing.
Objective lens protective cover is intended to protect the objective lens from dust and scratches. It also will act as a daylight filter, allowing you to test the device and train with it in daylight conditions or in other highly illuminated environments. The pinhole in the center of the protective cover allows the user to check the operation ability of the device in daylight conditions.
NOTE:Do not test the device in daylight conditions even with the daylight filter/lens cap on for more than ten (10) minutes. NOTE:
Do not leave the device pointed at bright light sources, even with the daylight filter/lens cap on, because it is possible to damage the image intensifier tube inside.
BATTERY INSTALLATION
Install standard AA batteries as follows:
- Unscrew the battery cap (A).
- Insert AA battery (B), observing the polarity as indicated.
- Replace the battery cap and screw cap hand tight.
OPERATION
- Take the NVG-7 out of the case.
- Install the battery into the housing with the polarity order as shown on the scope. Battery Type: AA battery.
- To turn on the device you move the function switch to the ON position. Turn the unit on by the protective lens cover still attached to the lens. Do not turn the unit on in the daytime without the protective lens cap on. You should see green glow in the eyepiece.
- Observe the scene and adjust the diopter for optimal image clarity.
- You may now enter a dark environment or simply shut the lights off in order to darken the room.
- Next, remove the lens cap/daylight filter. Adjust the front lens for the distance of the focus. You should not have to readjust the diopter.
- To turn the unit off, rotate switch counter clockwise to initial position.
INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE
Adjusts for distance between eyes by sliding the eyepieces either together or apart so each eye can observe the entire field at the same time.
FOCUSING
To focus the NVG-7, first you will need to adjust the diopter. Simply turn the diopter clockwise until it stops (A). Then, while looking through the diopter at an object, slowly turn the diopter back counter clockwise until the grains in the image are as sharp as possible.
We suggest that you focus the diopter during daylight with the filter on.
Next focus the front lens (B) until the image and the grains are both as sharp as possible. When you are in low-light conditions and the daylight filter is off, you may focus the front lens to receive a sharp image, the diopter should not be adjusted.
NOTE:The front lens should be readjusted as you view objects at different distances. NOTE:
Use the IR illuminator with caution, because it will be visible by other image intensifier tube based and CMOS based night vision devices.
INFRA-RED ILLUMINATOR
Infra-red illuminators, or IR illuminators, are common to night vision. The IR light greatly enhances the performance of the NVG-7 while remaining almost totally invisible to the naked eye.
The NVG-7 goggles have a built in IR (A) with indicator "ON" light within the FOV. To turn the IR on, rotate the power switch clockwise in the first position. It is important to remember that the IR illuminator is simply an infra-red light source, and like any light source, it may lose its effectiveness over a great distance.
To turn the IR off, push the button again by long press (more than 1.5 sec.).
FLIP-UP HEADSET
FITTING THE HEADGEAR
- Fit the headgear to your head size. Adjust the headgear first before attaching the NVG-7 to it.
- Loosen all the straps and place the headgear on your head.
- Tighten the straps until the headgear fits firmly.
GOGGLES INSTALLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
Now you are ready to mount the NVG-7 on to your headgear.
- Remove the already adjusted headgear from your head.
- Insert the head/helmet mount adapter (A) to the mounting bracket of the NVG-7, then tighten adapter screw (B) firmly.
- Insert the top edge (C) of the mount under the keeper (D) on the head/helmet shroud (E) and rotate downward until the latch (F) engages. To release the mount (G) from the helmet bracket, press the release (H) and pull forward and down.
- Align the adapter and the head/helmet mount as shown on the figure. Slide the goggles rearwards until the alignment guide aligns with the alignment groove on the head/helmet mount. Push until the goggles lock into the head/helmet mount.
- Place the head/helmet mount with NVG-7 onto your head.
- Adjust the eye relief distance by press down on side lever (I) and sliding NVG-7 fore or aft to obtain a full field-of-view through the eyepieces. Adjust the diopter setting of each eyepiece for the best possible image in accordance with your eyes.
Rotate the tilt adjustment lever (J) to regulate the tilt angle of the NVG-7 in accordance with the head/helmet shroud.
The NVG-7 headset has a flip-up mechanism. Rotate the mounted device up to overcome the spring resistance until the device locks in the stowed position.
MOUNTING THE ATN NVG-7 TO A HELMET
The NVG-7 mount is compatible with a big variety of ballistic helmets with helmet shrouds. For all the helmets that do not have a helmet shroud for night vision equipment, the helmet mount fits securely onto a helmet via a rugged strapping device with hooks. With the use of the helmet mount, the NVG-7 can be positioned in operational position - front of user's eyes or flipped up in stowed position. The mounting procedure is as follows:
- Loosen the screw (C). Attach the adapter (A) to the rail (B) of NVG-7. Tighten the screw (C) in the desired position.
- Tighten and fixate the straps (D) on the strapping device on your helmet, so that the front part with the hooks is hooked to the front edge of the helmet and back part is hooked on the aft of the helmet - behind the user's neck.
- Align the adapter and the head/helmet mount. Slide the monocular rearwards until the alignment guide (H) aligns with the alignment groove (F) on the helmet mount. Push until the monocular locks into the helmet mount.
- Attach the helmet mount with the NVG-7 into the strapping device in the same manner as attaching it to an ordinary head/helmet mount shroud.
- Slide button (I) and move the unit along the rail for eye relief adjustment.
- Rotate the knob (E) on the side of the mount to regulate the NVG-7 tilt angle in accordance with the helmet.
- In order to flip the device up in the stowed position, rotate the device up to the upper parts of the helmet until you overcome the spring tension and the device will lock in the stowed position. From the flipped-up (stowed) position, rotate the device down until you overcome the spring tension in the helmet mount and the device locks down into the operational position.
INTERCHANGEABLE LENS (OPTIONAL)
The NVG-7 with 3X, 5X or 8X front lens can be used as a powerful night vision bi-ocular.
To install 5X Afocal Lens screw it into the front lens of NVG-7.
STORAGE AND CARE
- If the device is not going to be used for an extended period of time (more than 10 days) remove the battery.
- Avoid touching lenses. If fingerprints or traces of dirt or dust appear, clean the surface with a Photographic lens cleaning tissue.
- Keep lens cap/daylight filter on when not in use.
- The NVG-7 is not harmful to the user or the environment.
- Do not disassemble the device - it will void your warranty.
- Evaluate the scope function by looking through it in a lit environment with the daylight filter lens cap on. Never use it in daylight without the daylight filter lens cap on.
- Never point the NVG-7 at a bright light source.
- Adverse atmospheric conditions such as fog, smog, or haze and a lack of ambient light (moon or starlight) may diminish the effective viewing distance.
- If you use the rubber eyecups for a long period of time, you may suffer skin inflammation. If you develop any symptoms, consult a doctor immediately.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Q: Flashes, flickers, or clicking occur while operating.
S: If it occurs within the first five minutes of inserting new batteries, it is normal and the device will resume normal operation soon thereafter. If it occurs for more than 10 minutes, contact for service instructions.
Q: Dark spots on screen.
S: These are either cosmetic blemishes in the intensifier tube or dust particles.
Q: Screen becomes darker than at previous use.
S: Replace batteries. If a problem persists, contact your dealer or other authorized service representative for service instructions.
Q: Image not clear.
S: Adjust objective lens, and/or the eyepiece.
3 YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of 3 (three) years from the date of purchase. In the event a defect that is covered by the foregoing warranty occurs during the applicable period stated above, ATN, at its option, will either repair or replace the product, and such action on the part of ATN shall be the full extent of ATN's liability, and the Customer's sole and exclusive remedy.
This warranty does not cover a product (a) used in other than its normal and customary manner; (b) subjected to misuse; (c) subjected to alterations, modifications or repairs by the Customer of by any party other than ATN without prior written consent of ATN; (d) special order or "close-out" merchandise or merchandise sold "as-is" by either ATN or the ATN dealer; or (e) merchandise that has been discontinued by the manufacturer and either parts or replacement units are not available due to reasons beyond the control of ATN.
ATN shall not be responsible for any defects or damage that in ATN's opinion is a result from the mishandling, abuse, misuse, improper storage or improper operation, including use in conjunction with equipment which is electrically or mechanically incompatible with or of inferior quality to the product, as well as failure to maintain the environmental conditions specified by the manufacturer.
CUSTOMER IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT DURING DAYLIGHT HOURS OR UNDER ANY EXCESSIVE LIGHT CONDITIONS MAY PERMANENTLY DAMAGE THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE UNIT AND SAID DAMAGE WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. Any breach of this warranty shall be waived unless the customer notifies ATN at the address noted below within the applicable warranty period.
The customer understands and agrees that except for the foregoing warranty, no other warranties written or oral, statutory, expressed or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, shall apply to the product. All such implied warranties are hereby and expressly disclaimed.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
ATN will not be liable for any claims, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses, damages or liabilities arising out of the use of this product. Operation and use of the product are the sole responsibility of the Customer. ATN's sole undertaking is limited to providing the products and services outlined herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
The provision of products sold and services performed by ATN to the Customer shall not be interpreted, construed, or regarded, either expressly or implied, as being for the benefit of or creating any obligation toward any third party of legal entity outside ATN and the Customer; ATN's obligations under this Agreement extend solely to the Customer.
ATN's liability hereunder for damages, regardless of the form or action, shall not exceed the fees or other charges paid to ATN by the customer or customer's dealer.
ATN shall not, in any event, be liable for special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, lost income, lost revenue, or lost profit, whether such damages were foreseeable or not at the time of purchase, and whether or not such damages arise out of a breach of warranty, a breach of agreement, negligence, strict liability or any other theory of liability.
PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION
In order to validate the warranty on your product, ATN must receive a completed Product Warranty Registration Card for each unit or complete warranty registration on our website at www.atncorp.com.
Please complete the included form and immediately mail it to our Service Center: ATN Corporation, 1341 San Mateo Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
To obtain warranty service on your unit, End-user must notify ATN service department by calling 800-910-2862 or 650-989-5100 or via e-mail service@atncorp.com to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA).
When returning please take or send the product, postage paid, with a copy of your sales receipt to our service center, ATN Corporation at the address noted above. All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct postage; ATN will not be responsible for improper postage or missing or damaged merchandise during shipment.
When sending product back, please clearly mark the RMA# on the outside of the shipping box. Please include a letter that indicates your RMA#, Name, Return Address, reason for service return, Contact information such as valid telephone numbers and/or e-mail address and proof of purchases that will help us to establish the valid start date of the warranty. Product merchandise returns that do not have an RMA listed may be refused or a significant delay in processing may occur.
Estimated Warranty service time is 10-20 business days. End-user/customer is responsible for postage to ATN for warranty service. ATN will cover return postage/shipping to continental USA end-users/customers after warranty repair only if product is covered by the aforementioned warranty. ATN will return product after warranty service by domestic UPS ground and/or domestic mail. Any other requested, required or international shipping method the postage/shipping fee will be the responsibility of the end-user/customer.
