Newcon Optik NVS 14-3GCS - Manuals

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.   OVERVIEW .................................................................... 3   2.   STANDARD DELIVERY SET ....................................... 5   2.1   Optional accessories .............................................. 5   3.   SPECIFICATIONS ...........................

4 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. basement, cave or dark room);  Optional NVS H Mount (helmet mount) allows for effective combat operations;  Op...

5 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 Demist shield Sacrificial window 3x add-on lens 5x add-on lens Weapon mount NVS Bridge Hard ca...

9 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. ...

10 FIGURE 2 IR illuminator indicator (red, left), Low battery indicator (yellow, right) 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 r...

12 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 ...

14 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...

15 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 p...

16 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 humidi...

18 FIGURE 6. Helmet mount 1. Locking screw 2. Flip-up button 3. Flip-up adjusting screws 4. Mount binding screw 1 2 3 4 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 (an...

19 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 retic...

21 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 fog...

22 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...

25 9. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE Image Intensifier Tube serial number: _____________________ Characteristic Minimum Measured Resolution, lp/mm 64 Photocathode sensitivity, integral,  A/lm (@2856°K) 1800 Light amplification fL/fc (@2x10-6 fc) 40,000 Date of production:__________________________________ ...