Page 3 - SAFETY SUMMARY; CAUTIONS; This producT conTains naTural rubber laTex which may
a 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...
Page 4 - EqUIPMENT LIMITATIONS; NOTES
b 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 ...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS; Section
i TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Title Page Safety Summary a Table Of Contents i List of Figures ii List of Tables iii How To Use This Manual iv Section I General Information 1-1 II Equipment Description 2-1 III Mounting Procedures 3-1 IV Operating Procedures 4-1 V Operational Defects 5-1 VI Maintenance ...
Page 6 - LIST OF FIGURES; Figure Title
ii LIST OF FIGURES Figure Title Page 1-1 Night Vision goggles 1-2 2-1 ATN PS-15 Major Components 2-4 2-2 ATN PS-15 Optional Components 2-4 3-1 Attaching ATN PS-15 to Head Mount 3-2 3-2 Attaching ATN PS-15 to Helmet Mount 3-3 3-3 Mounting the Picatinny Adapter to the ATN PS-15 3-4 3-4 ATN PS-15 with ...
Page 7 - LIST OF TABLES; Table
iii LIST OF TABLES Table Title Page 2-1 ATN PS-15 Major Components 2-5 4-1 Battery Life 4-2 6-1 Pr eve n t i ve M a i n te n a n c e C h e c k s a n d Service for the ATN PS-15 6-2 6-2 O perator Troubleshooting for the ATN PS-15 6-8 A-1 ATN PS-15 End Item Components A-1 B-1 ATN PS-15 Repair Parts Li...
Page 8 - HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL; USAGE; MANUAL OvERvIEW; Appendix A
iv HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL USAGE P l e a s e m a k e s u r e y o u h a v e f a m i l i a r i z e d y o u r s e l f w i t h t h e e n t i r e m a n u a l b e f o r e o p e r a t i n g t h e e q u i p m e n t . R e a d t h e c o m p l e t e m a i n t e n a n c e i n s t r u c t i o n s b e f o r e p e ...
Page 9 - SECTION I; GENERAL INFORMATION
Page 11 - -1 GENERAL INFORMATION; B. MOdEL NUMBER ANd BASIC dESCRIPTION; d. PURPOSE OF EqUIPMENT
1-3 1-1 GENERAL INFORMATION A. T YPE 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...
Page 12 - -2 WARRANTY INFORMATION; -3 TECHNICAL INFORMATION; - 4 LIST OF ABBREvIATIONS
1-4 1-2 WARRANTY INFORMATION T h i s i t e m s h a l l c o n f o r m t o d e s i g n , m a n u f a c t u r i n g , a n d 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 ...
Page 13 - SECTION II; EqUIPMENT dESCRIPTION
Page 14 - SYSTEM dESCRIPTION
2-2 2.1 SYSTEM dESCRIPTION The ATN PS -15 is a han d - hel d, head - m ounte d 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 ver tical adjus...
Page 15 - PERFORMANCE; WEIGHT ANd dIMENSION; PERFOMANCE; CONTINUOUS OPERATION
2-3 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...
Page 16 - dESCRIPTION OF MAJOR
2-4 Figure 2-1 ATN PS-15 Major Components 1 3 8 7 3 4 6 5 2 Figure 2-2 ATN PS-15 Optional Components 1 2 8 7 6 5 4 10 9 2 9 2.3 dESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
Page 18 - The binocular night vision device with 1x magnifica; Lens Caps; The caps used to protect the lenses and to test the; Soft Carrying Case; A protective bag used to store ATN PS -15 and its; Operator’s Manual; Provides equipment description, use of operator con; Battery AA Alkaline; A single, standard AA alkaline battery used to power; Battery Adapter; Allows the ATN PS-15 to accept the 123A Lithium bat
2-6 STANdARd KIT COMPONENTS 1) Night vision goggles The binocular night vision device with 1x magnifica - tion. 2) Lens Caps The caps used to protect the lenses and to test the unit in daylight. 3) Eye-cups The rubber cups used to protect eyepiece and for operator’s comfort. 4) Soft Carrying Case A ...
Page 20 - IR-450 IR illuminator; A 450 mW infrared illuminator is power full for long; Shoulder Strap; A protective case used for shipping /storage of ATN
2-8 7) IR-450 IR illuminator A 450 mW infrared illuminator is power full for long range night vision in the total darkness. 8) Shoulder Strap 9) Hard Shipping / Storage Case A protective case used for shipping /storage of ATN PS-15 and its accessories.
Page 21 - SECTION III; MOUNTING PROCEdURES
Page 22 - MOUNTING PROCEdURES; A. MOUNTING THE ATN PS -15 TO A HEAdMOUNT; Attaching ATN PS-15 to Head Mount
3-2 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. Loo...
Page 23 - Attaching ATN PS-15 to Hemet Mount
3-3 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 t...
Page 24 - C. MOUNTING THE PICATINNY AdAPTER TO THE; Mounting the Picatinny Adapter to the ATN PS -15
3-4 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. 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 th...
Page 25 - Mounting Camcorder to the ATN PS-15
3-5 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 eye...
Page 26 - ATN PS-15 with 3x lenses
3-6 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
Page 27 - SECTION Iv; OPERATING PROCEdURES
Page 28 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; A. BAT TERY INSTALLATION; CAUTION; NOTE; Table 4-1 Battery Life
4-2 4.1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS A. BAT TERY 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...
Page 29 - Install CR123A battery as follows:; CR123A Battery Installation
4-3 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. Figure 4-1 CR123A Battery Installation A B
Page 30 - B. MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS; control, Automatic Protective System Off control, eye relief; diopter adjustment, objective lens focus, and IR
4-4 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. Figure 4-2 AA Battery Installation B. MECHANICAL FUNCTION...
Page 31 - Mechanical Functions
4-5 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 ope...
Page 33 - SECTION v; OPERATIONAL dEFECTS
Page 34 - -1 ZEROING OPERATIONAL dEFECTS; Shading
5-2 5-1 ZEROING OPERATIONAL dEFECTS Operational defects refer to the reliability of the image inten- sifiers and are an evidence of instabilit y. Their identification shall be a valid reason to immediately refuse to accept the ATN PS-15. These include shading, edge glow, flashing, flickering, and in...
Page 35 - Edge Glow; OPERATION
5-3 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 p...
Page 36 - Bright Spots and Emission Points
5-4 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 ...
Page 39 - SECTION vI; MAINTENANCE
Page 40 - Iv
6-2 6 -1 P R E v E N T Iv E MA IN T E NA N C E TA B L E 6 .1 P R E v E N T Iv E M A IN T E N A N C E C H E C K S A N d S E R v IC E S F O R A T N P S -1 5 It em N o. In ter va l L o ca ti o n It em to C h ec k /S er vi ce P ro ced u re N ot fun ct io n ing a t o p ti m al le ve l I f 1. Before M ai ...
Page 43 - TI
6-5 TA B L E 6 .1 P R E v E N T Iv E M A IN T E N A N C E C H E C K S A N d S E R v IC E S F O R A T N P S -1 5 (C ONT .) It em N o. In ter va l L o ca tio n It em to C h ec k /S er vi ce P ro ced u re N ot fun ct io n ing a t o p ti m al le ve l I f 13 . B ef ore /A ft er H ea d m ou nt / H el m et...
Page 45 - -2 OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING
6-7 6-2 OPERATOR TROUBLESHOOTING Table 6 -2 lists common malfunctions that you may find in your equipment. Per form the tests, inspe c tions, and c orre c tive actions in the order they appear in the table. This table cannot list all the malfunctions that may occur, all the tests and inspections nee...
Page 46 - IN
6-8 TA B L E 6 .2 O P E R A T O R T R O U B L E S H O O T IN G F O R A T N P S -1 5 M alf u nc ti on Te st or in sp ec ti on Co rr ect iv e A ct io n 1. G o g g le s f ai l t o ac tiv at e. Tu rn o pe ra tion k no b. C he ck fo r d ef e ct iv e, m is si ng or im pr o p - er ly in st al le d ba tt er...
Page 48 - - 4 HEAdMOUNT MAINTENANCE; A. BROWPAd REPLACEMENT
6-10 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 ...
Page 49 - B. NECKPAd REINSTALLATION; Neckpad Reinstallation
6-11 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 stra...
Page 50 - C. LACING THE SLIdING BAR BUCKLE; Lacing the Sliding Bar Buckle
6-12 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 (s...
Page 51 - REPLACEMENT; Maintenance / Replacement of the tube in the PS-15
6-13 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)...
Page 52 - APPENdIX A; ENd ITEM COMPONENTS; TABLE A-1 ATN PS -15 ENd ITEM COMPONENNENTS
A-1 APPENdIX A ENd ITEM COMPONENTS TABLE A-1 ATN PS -15 ENd ITEM COMPONENNENTS ITEM dESCRIPTION 1. ATN PS-15 Goggles Assembly (without Image Intensifier Tube) 2. Swing Arm Interface, Head /Helmet 3. Operator Manual 4. Demist Shields, Eyepieces 5. Soft Carrying Case 6. Sacrificial Windows 7. Should S...
Page 53 - APPENdIX B; REPAIR PARTS LIST
B-1 APPENdIX B REPAIR PARTS LIST TABLE B -1 ATN PS -15 REPAIR PARTS LIST ITEM dESCRIPTION PART NO. 1. 2. ALT 3. 4.5. 6. 7. 8.9. 10. 11. 12.13.14.15.16. 17. 18.19. 20. 21. 22.23. Battery Cap InsertLithium BatteryAA Alkaline Battery Purge Screw Battery AdapterLens Cap Sacrificial Window Demist Shield ...
Page 54 - INdEX
IND-1 INdEX A ABBREVIATIONS, 1-4 B BATTERy INSTALLATION, 4-2BATTERy LIFE, 4-2BLACk SPOTS, 5-5BRIGHT SPOTS, 5-4 C CAUTIONS, A, 4-2CHICkEN WIRE, 5-5CLEANING, 6-10COSMETIC BLEMISHES, 5-3 d DIOPTER ADjUSTMENT, 4-5, 6-3, 6-9 E EDGE GLOW, 5-3, 6-4EMISSION POINTS, 5-5END ITEM COMPONENTS, A-1EqUIPMENT LIMIT...
