American Technologies Network ATN NVM14, Operator'S Manual

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2-1 SYSTEM dESCRIpTION
the atn nVM-14 is a hand-held, head-mounted, helmet-
mounted, or weapon-mounted night vision system that enables
walking, short-range surveillance, map reading, vehicle main-
tenance, and administering first aid in both moonlight and star-
light. each unit allows for vertical adjustment (by using head
straps), fore-and-aft adjustment, objective lens focus, and eye-
piece focus. the device is also equipped with an infrared light-
emitting source.
nVM-14 night Vision Monocular utilizes the principle of intensi-
fication of the residual light which is reflected from the surround-
ing objects. the optical system of the monocular consists of: an
objective lens, an image intensifier tube and an eyepiece.
even under unsteady brightness conditions, automatic Bright-
ness Control System always keeps the IIt brightness level con-
stant.
NOTE
Automatic Brightness Control System do not protect a device
from damage by bright light sources (a fire, headlights of the
automobile, lanterns, etc.). do not point the device at a bright
light source.
the automatic protective System controls the existing illumina-
tion level through the photo receiver. If the illumination level sur-
passes 100-300 lx for the following 10 seconds, the monocular
will shut off automatically.
the scope is equipped with the automatic Shut-off System.
this system tracks when the scope is not used (the controls are
not touched for 60 minutes continuous) and shuts the unit off
automatically.
Built-in Ir Illuminator makes it possible to observe the objects
when the monocular works in the conditions of low light or total
darkness.
the eyepiece incorporates several leD indicators:
- reD – serves as an Ir Illuminator Indicator and an Battery low
Indicator at a time. Ir is on when the indicator light becomes