Summary of the content on the page No. 1
ATN PS-15
operators’s manual
Important Export Restrictions! Commodities,
products, technologies and services contained in
this manual are subject to one or more of the export
control laws and regulations of the U.S. Government
and they fall under the control jurisdiction of
either the US Department of State or the US BIS-
Department of Commerce. It is unlawful and
strictly prohibited to export, or attempt to export or
otherwise transfer or sell any hardware or technical
data or furnish a
Summary of the content on the page No. 2
Manual (PS-15)001 Revision 1 - May 2009 The information in this manual furnished for information use only, is subject to change without notice, is not to be construed as a commitment by ATN Corp. ATN Corp. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccura- cies that may appear in this book. © 2009 ATN Corp. All right reserved.
Summary of the content on the page No. 3
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 li
Summary of the content on the page No. 4
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. Eq UIPMENT LIMITATIONS To avoid personal injuries and equipment damage which may occur due to improper use of ATN PS15, please,
Summary of the content on the page No. 5
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 6-1 Appendix A End Item Components A-1 Appendix B Repair Parts List B-1 Index IND-1 i
Summary of the content on the page No. 6
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 IR450 3-4 3-5 Mounting camera to the ATN PS-15 3-5 3-6 Mounting camcorder to the ATN PS-15 3-5 3-7 Mounting 3x Lens to the ATN PS-15 3-6 4-1 CR123A Battery Installation 4-3 4-2 AA Battery Installation
Summary of the content on the page No. 7
LIST OF TABLES Table Title Page 2-1 ATN PS-15 Major Components 2-5 4-1 Battery Life 4-2 6-1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and 6-2 Service for the ATN PS-15 6-2 Operator Troubleshooting for the ATN 6-8 PS-15 A-1 ATN PS-15 End Item Components A-1 B-1 ATN PS-15 Repair Parts List B-1 iii
Summary of the content on the page No. 8
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. iv
Summary of the content on the page No. 9
SECTION I GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1
Summary of the content on the page No. 10
Figure 1-1 ATN PS-15 - Night v ision Goggles 1-2
Summary of the content on the page No. 11
1-1 GENERAL INFORMATION A. TYPE OF MANUAL Operator (Including Repair Parts List). B. MOd EL NUMBER ANd BASIC d ESCRIPTION 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. P URPOSE OF Eq UIPMENT 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, secu
Summary of the content on the page No. 12
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 info@atncorp.com or your point of purchase contact. 1-4 LIST OF ABBREvIATIONS BAT - Battery Illum - Illuminato
Summary of the content on the page No. 13
SECTION II Eq UIPMENT dESCRIPTION 2-1
Summary of the content on the page No. 14
2.1 SYSTEM d ESCRIPTION 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-
Summary of the content on the page No. 15
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) 700 grams Length 120 mm Width 114 mm Height 69 mm PERFOMANCE Magnification 1X f-Number 1.2 Field of View 40 degrees Eyepiece Diopter Adj. -6 to +2 Eye Relie
Summary of the content on the page No. 16
2.3 dESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS 9 4 7 8 6 10 3 1 2 5 2 Figure 2-1 ATN PS-15 Major Components 2 4 3 5 1 7 6 9 8 Figure 2-2 ATN PS-15 Optional Components 2-4
Summary of the content on the page No. 17
TABLE 2-1 ATN PS-15 MAJOR COMPONENTS ITEM dESCRIPTIONKit Components Kit Components 1 Night Vision goggles 2 Lens Caps 3 Eye-cups 4 Soft Carrying Case 5 Operator's Manual 6 Battery 123A Lithium 7 Battery AA Alkaline 8 Battery Adapter 9 Headmount Assembly 10 Brow Pads Optional Components 1 3X Afocal Lenses (pair) 2 Camera/Camcorder Adapter 3 Demist Shields 4 Sacrificial Windows 5 Picatinny Adapter 6 Flip-up Helmet Mount 7 IR-450 IR illuminator 8 Shoulder Strap 9 Hard Shipping/Storage
Summary of the content on the page No. 18
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 protective bag used to store ATN PS-15 and its accessories. 5) Operator’s Manual Provides equipment description, use of operator con- trols and preventative maintenance checks and ser- vice
Summary of the content on the page No. 19
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) demist Shields Used t
Summary of the content on the page No. 20
7) IR-450 IR illuminator A 450 mW infrared illuminator is powerfull 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. 2-8
