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Page 3 - iii; IMPORTANT INFORMATION
iii IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read prior to activation. You have purchased a sophisticated electronic device. To operate it properly, please read this manual carefully. Ignoring operation procedures described in this manual will void your warranty. • NEVER disassemble the unit. This device contains a so...
Page 4 - iv; Precautions; Use only a soft clean cloth to clean the exterior of the device.
iv Precautions NVS 14 is a sophisticated precise optical instrument equipped with electronics. It should be handled with due care: • Unit contains fragile components. Avoid impacts, dust, moisture and sharp changes of temperature. • Do not touch the optical surfaces other than for cleaning. Doing so...
Page 5 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. OVERVIEW .................................................................... 3 2. DELIVERY SET.............................................................. 5 2.1 Optional accessories.............................................. 5 3. SPECIFICATIONS .............................
Page 9 - Quantity; Optional accessories
5 2. DELIVERY SET Standard* Delivery Set includes: Quantity NVS 14 unit 1 Arm mount 1 Head gear set 1 Lens cap / Battery cover 1 Manual 1 Lens cleaning kit 2 Carrying bag (soft) 1 AA Battery 1 2.1 Optional accessories US mount clip Bridge Demist shield Hard case Sacrificial window Lens brush 3x add-...
Page 12 - Main parameters; Image Intensifier type
8 5. IMAGE INTENSIFIER TUBE SPECIFICATIONS The Unit utilizes a small size inverting image intensifier with direct image transfer. The tube contains a microchannel plate, multi-alkaline metal S-25 (NC tube type) or GaAs (N3 tube type) photocathode, yellow-green screen and built-in electronic high vol...
Page 13 - Tube life until parameters degrade, hrs
9 Image Intensifier type NCXT3631IC N3XT3631IC Signal-to-noise ratio (SNR), min 18-28 18-24 Current consumption, max, mA 25 30 Voltage, V 2.8 ± 0.8 Length, mm 31.1 Diameter, mm 36.7 Tube life until parameters degrade, hrs 10,000 Storage time, years 15 Operating temperature range, °C -50…+55 5.2 Spat...
Page 14 - Field of view cleanness; Maximum diameter of defects
10 5.3 Field of view cleanness Maximum diameter of defects Zone by diameter, mm Neglected Permitted Permitted total area of defects, mm 2 ∅ , mm Qty 0 – 9.0 0.06 0.12 1 0.10 9.0 - 14.4 0.08 0.18 2 0.20 14.4 -18.0 0.10 0.20 2 0.35
Page 15 - Schematic drawing
Page 16 - OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS; Installing battery; Unit is supplied with battery not installed.; Switching the Unit on; You should see
12 6. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 6.1 Installing battery Unit is supplied with battery not installed. Prior to installing the battery, make sure the switch (1) is in the OFF position and the lens cap is on. The unit can operate on either AA Alkaline or CR-123 Lithium battery. Lithium battery provides app...
Page 17 - FIGURE 2; Note: The “Auto” switch position is optional.; Switching the Unit off
13 FIGURE 2 IR illuminator indicator (red, left), Low battery indicator (yellow, right, optional) In daytime with lens cup on it is normal to observe a fuzzy image. Switching on night vision device in daytime is intended for testing purposes only. The rotating switch has four positions: “Off”, “Auto...
Page 18 - Note: The Auto shut OFF feature is optional.
14 the eyepiece screen focusing the eyepiece lens (4, Fig. 1) and then the objective lens (3, Fig. 1). 6.5 Focusing To obtain sharp image on other distance adjust the lens focus (3, Fig. 1) leaving eyepiece setting intact. You should be able to obtain a sharp image for distances from 2-10m to infini...
Page 21 - Using the camera / video adapter
17 6.10 Installation of add-on lenses. Always make sure that the monocular is switched off when you put on or pull off the add-on lens. Note: The following procedure is identical for 3x or 5x lenses (or any other add-on lenses). Turn off the monocular. Remove the rubber lens cap. Put the lens on top...
Page 22 - Demist shield and sacrificial window; Note: Demist Shield and Sacrificial Window are optional.; Using the helmet mount; The mount is attached to a helmet with stripes.
18 The adapter (Fig. 5) consists of 2 rings: a) Camera adapter is 52x1 mm. It fits the filter lens thread of various cameras, e.g. Nikon. b) Video adapter is 37x1mm. It fits Sony cameras and some others. If our adapter does not fit your camera obtain a proper step up / step down rings. 6.12 Demist s...
Page 23 - FIGURE 6
19 FIGURE 6 1. locking screw 2. flip/flop button 3. flip-flop adjusting screws 4. mount binding screw 1 2 3 4 The unit is fixed to the mount by a locking screw (1) (Fig. 6). To adjust the position of the Unit to your eye level use the screw (4). To adjust the eye relief first loosen locking screw (1...
Page 24 - Unit until you hear a click.; Mounting on a rifle; Note: Over tightening the screws may damage the thread.
20 Unit until you hear a click. All other operations with the Unit mounted on a helmet are identical to those with the head gear. 6.14 Mounting on a rifle The Unit can be mounted on a rifle with Picatinny (MIL-STD-1913) mount adapter. The optical axle of the monocular coincides with the rifle’s Pica...
Page 25 - FIGURE 8
21 The ‘Quick Release’ model (Fig 8) utilizes a latch with a spring and patented accu-torque screw. You can attach and detach your monocular within a few seconds. The accu-torque screw fixes the mount with predefined torque thus protecting the thread from accidental over tightening damage. The advan...
Page 30 - CERTIFICATE; Minimum
26 10. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE Image Intensifier Tube serial number: _____________________ Minimum Measured Resolution, lines/mm 45 Photocathode sensitivity, integral, μ A/lm 500 Light amplification 30,000 Date of production:__________________________________ Quality Inspector signature: ____________...