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                    ACTinBlack Europe S.à r.l. Rev 1.0, May 2020 

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2.4

 

Eyecup Installation: 

Perform the following procedure to install eyecup 
onto the Binocular. 

1.

 

Carefully  press  the  eyecup  over  the  end  of  the  eye  cup 
retainer  ring. 

Rotate  the  eyecup  into  proper  viewing 

position.  Adjust  for  best  fit.  The  eyecup  must  seal 
around  your  eye  and prevent  the  green  glow  from 
escaping. 

 

2.5

 

Demist Shield Installation: 

Perform the following procedures to install the demist 
shield on the eyepiece lens. 

1.

 

Carefully remove the eyecup. 

2.

 

Carefully remove the eye cup retainer ring by rotating 
it counter clockwise 

3.

 

Screw the demist shield assembly in clockwise 

4.

 

Screw the eye cup retainer ring into the demist shield 

5.

 

Carefully replace the eye cup on the eye cup retainer 
ring. 

 

CAUTION 

If the demist shield is wiped while wet or with wet 

lens tissue, you will damage the coating. 

 

NOTE 

If inclement operating conditions are expected to exist 

(e.g. significant temperature change and high 

humidity), install demist shield to minimize eyepiece 

lens fog prior to execution of mission. 

 

 

Summary of Contents for DTNVS

Page 1: ...DTNVS Binocular Night Vision Device OPERATOR MANUAL...

Page 2: ...Inside Cover...

Page 3: ...OPERATOR MANUAL DTNVS Binocular Night Vision Device ACTinBlack Europe S r l Rue de l Industrie L 3895 Foetz Grand Duchy of Luxembourg 352 20 30 10 30 info actinblack com www actinblack com...

Page 4: ...Blank Page...

Page 5: ...3 Battery Installation 8 2 4 Eyecup Installation 9 2 5 Demist Shield Installation 9 2 6 Sacrificial Window Installation 10 2 7 Device Helmet Flip Up Deactivation Sequence 10 2 8 IPD Locking System Ins...

Page 6: ...4 3 Battery Removal 22 4 4 Cleaning the DTNVS 22 4 5 Cleaning the Optics 23 4 6 Checking for Damage and Corrosion 23 4 7 Neck Cord 24 dsds d 4 8 Arm Tension 24 CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 26 5 1 Troubl...

Page 7: ...ACTinBlack Europe S r l Rev 1 0 May 2020 vii LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS 1 1 Product Illustration 6 3 1 Controls and Indicators 13...

Page 8: ...ACTinBlack Europe S r l Rev 1 0 May 2020 viii LIST OF TABLES 1 1 Standard Kit Parts List 3 1 2 System Performance and Data 4 3 1 Controls and Indicators 13 5 1 Troubleshooting 23...

Page 9: ...t enables improved night vision using ambient light from the night sky Typically the moon star and or sky glow Optically it is made up of two sets of objective lens image intensifier and eyepiece lens...

Page 10: ...DTNVS consists of two identical monoculars mounted to a body assembly The monoculars may be pivoted sideways when pivoted outside the field of view the monocular will individually turn off When the D...

Page 11: ...TNVS kit comes with the items listed in the following table Table 1 1 Standard Kit Parts List Item Description Qty 1 DTNVS Binocular Assembly 1 2 Demist Shield 2 3 Sacrificial Lens 2 4 Bikini Covers 2...

Page 12: ...urce Battery 3 0V DC Battery Requirements 1x CR123A Lithium Battery Life CR123A 25 hrs at 18 C 65 F Physical Data Hard Carrying Case Dimensions 33 6cm x 30cm x 14 8cm 13 2 x 11 8 x 5 8 Binocular Dimen...

Page 13: ...PVS14 Resolution up to 1 3 cy mR with 64 lp mm IIT Environmental Data Operating Temperature 30 C to 50 C Storage Temperature 50 C to 70 C Illumination Required Overcast starlight to moonlight Immersio...

Page 14: ...ACTinBlack Europe S r l Rev 1 0 May 2020 6 Figure 1 1 Product Illustration...

Page 15: ...ryshows signs of bulging do not use WARNING Do not heat puncture disassemble short circuit incinerate attempt to recharge or otherwise tamper with the batteries Turn OFF the DTNVS if the battery compa...

Page 16: ...battery cap by turning it counter clockwise 2 Check to ensure the O ring is present If not replace it 3 Observe polarity as indicated on the battery cap 4 Insert battery into the battery compartment M...

Page 17: ...install the demist shield on the eyepiece lens 1 Carefully remove the eyecup 2 Carefully remove the eye cup retainer ring by rotating it counter clockwise 3 Screw the demist shield assembly in clockw...

Page 18: ...rificial window clockwise until it snaps into place 3 The demist shield can be utilized as a screw in sacrificial window Note warnings in 2 5 2 7 Device Helmet Flip Up Deactivation Sequence Perform th...

Page 19: ...ctivated If LEDs flash in the right side automatic flip up shut off is deactivated 5 Tilt the device to the side that corresponds to the mode you want to activate in order to switch setting 6 Tilt the...

Page 20: ...wing procedure to install the IPD Locking System onto DTNVS housing 1 Place the IPD Locking System on the back of the unit 2 Place the shims individually in the space behind the backplate and secure w...

Page 21: ...in eyesight The controls and indicators for the DTNVS are shown in Figure 3 1 and are described in Table 3 1 CAUTION The DTNVS requires some ambient moonlight starlight or artificial light etc to oper...

Page 22: ...ACTinBlack Europe S r l Rev 1 0 May 2020 14 Figure 3 1 Controls and Indicators...

Page 23: ...the knob clockwise from the ON position to continuously activate the IR source CAUTION Do not use excessive force to place the power switch into the momentary IR position Low Battery Indicator An oran...

Page 24: ...ocus Focuses objective lens Adjusts for sharpest image of viewed object Dioptre Adjustment Focuses eyepiece lens to user s eye Adjust for sharpest image of intensifier screen Interpupillary Adjustment...

Page 25: ...r without a mounting device make sure to place a neck cord around your neck 1 Ensure that the battery is installed correctly 2 Turn the power switch to ON NOTE The sharpest image will be observed only...

Page 26: ...the enemy using night vision devices In close proximity of below 5m an enemy might spot a faint red glow on the IR illuminator NOTE The purpose of the IR source is for viewing at close distances up t...

Page 27: ...e carrying case closed unless removing or replacing items 4 Ensure that all dust and sand is removed from the DTNVS and carrying case after operation 3 6 Operation in Rainy or Humid conditions CAUTION...

Page 28: ...s will preserve battery life if device is not operating for long duration 3 9 Preparation for Storage 1 Remove battery from the Binocular 2 Inspect the battery housing for corrosion or moisture Clean...

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Page 30: ...with your fingers Wiping demist shield with lens tissue while wet or with wet lens tissue can damage the coating 4 2 Deactivation Power down the system by turning the power switch knob to OFF 4 3 Batt...

Page 31: ...eign matter onto the lens surfaces If the lens remains dirty use a cotton swab lightly moistened with lens cleaning fluid to remove the foreign matter from the lens Dry with a clean unused lens tissue...

Page 32: ...l back to front and tie a knot 4 8 Tension Adjustment Screws If the tension of the arms drops over the lifetime of the device only a technician officially approved by ACTinBlack shall adjust the tensi...

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Page 34: ...inspections needed to find the fault or all the corrective actions needed to correct the fault If the equipment malfunction is not listed or actions listed do not correct the fault notify your servic...

Page 35: ...fails to activate Poor image Check objective lens Refocus quality or eyepiece Check for fogging or Clean lens surface per dirt on objective lens paragraph 4 5 or eyepiece lens Check eye relief Readjus...

Page 36: ...s information needed to identify contact and order spare and or repair parts for the DTNVS A 2 Contact Information To order spare or repair parts for the DTNVS or any of your night vision products con...

Page 37: ...ACTinBlack Europe S r l Rev 1 0 May 2020 29 Blank Page...

Page 38: ...rant ACTinBlack such adequate time and opportunity as deemed reasonable to remedy failures to meet the foregoing warranties To remedy such failures ACTinBlack shall repair or at its option replace the...

Page 39: ...items returned to ACTinBlack for repair or replacement require a RMA Email info ACTinBlack com with a serial number and detailed information to obtain a RMA THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF...

Page 40: ...ACTinBlack Europe S r l Rev 1 0 May 2020 32 Blank Page...

Page 41: ...t our product Product name DTNVS Trade name ACTinBlack Type of model to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards following the provisions of EMC Directive 2014 30...

Page 42: ...14 Trade name ACTinBlack Fulfils the essential requirements of MIL STD 810G The following standards were applied MIL STD_810G 501 5 High Temperature MIL STD_810G 502 5 Low Temperature MIL STD_810G 507...

Page 43: ...ACTinBlack Europe S r l Rev 1 0 May 2020 xxxv ACTinBlack Europe S r l 12 Rue de l Industrie L 3895 Foetz Grand Duchy of Luxembourg www actinblack com...

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