American Technologies Network ATN PS31, Operator'S Manual

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2.1. DESCRIPTION AND USE OF
OPERATOR’S CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS
NOTE
The NVG is a precision electro-optical instrument, so handle it
carefully. If the equipment fails to operate, refer to the Trouble-
shooting Procedures in Chapter 3.
2.1.1. OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
The NVG is designed to adjust for different users and corrects
for most differences in eyesight. The controls and indicators
for the NVG are shown in Figure 2.1., which are described in
Table 2.1.
FIGURE 2.1. GOGGLES CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
HELMET
FIXTURE
IR
ILLUMINATOR
OPERATION
SWITCH
OBJECTIVE
LENS
EYEPIECE
LENS
EYEPIECE
DISTANCE
ADJUSTMENT
BATTERY
COVER
ENVIRONMENTAL
DETECTION SENSOR
EYE RELIEF
ADJUSTMENT
VERTICAL
ADJUSTMENT
NOTE
Low battery indicator and IR source “ON” indicator are vis-
ible in eyepiece lens.
TABLE 2.1. GOGGLES CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS
FUNCTIONS
Power Switch
OFF Turns OFF the NVGs.
ON Goggles activated.
IR Turn On IR Illuminator.
Auto Automatic Environment Detection mode.
Objective Lens Focuses objective lens. Adjusts for sharpest image of
viewed object.
Diopter
Adjustment
Focuses eyepiece lens for use without the need
for glasses. Adjust for sharpest image of intensifier
screen.
Eye Relief
Adjustment
Adjusts the distance between your eye and the
goggles.
Latch Latch used for separation of goggles from head-mount/
helmet mount.
Battery
Polarity
Indicators
This feature, molded into the battery housing, shows
the proper orientation of the battery. Some versions
have a bubble molded into the top of the battery house,
to show the + for proper orientation.