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Summary of Contents for OTS-X Series

Page 1: ...ment 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 any service to any foreign person whether abroad or in the United States for which a license or written approval of the U S Government is required without first obtaining the required license or written approval from the Department of the U ...

Page 2: ...r 2014 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 inaccuracies that may appear in this book 2014 ATN Corp All right reserved ...

Page 3: ...e observed Do not dismantle the device Keep the device clean protect it from moisture sharp tem perature drops and shocks Be careful not to touch the glass surfaces If you put finger prints on or contaminate the glass surfaces use only clean and soft materials to clean it Do not leave the device in on position during stops in operation Remove the battery from the device for the period of storage T...

Page 4: ...attery WARNING Do not use any battery other than a CR 123A lithium battery DO NOT use any battery ies providing a combined voltage greater than 3 0 volts WARNING Do not replace battery in a possibly explosive environment such as a gas station or any place where you must turn off your vehicle engine If you do sparks can cause an explosion WARNING Remove the battery before you store the camera for e...

Page 5: ...the lens cap and press the Calibrate NUC function either as described in 3 2 2 3 or by holding down both the UP and DOWN buttons at the same time Please carefully read 3 2 2 3 as to additional information on Cali bration NUC function EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS The OTS X detector spectral band 7 to 14 µm provides a better penetration through smoke smog dust water vapor etc Infrared radiation does not tr...

Page 6: ...or components 1 6 1 2 3 Specifications 1 8 1 2 4 Mechanical Function 1 10 1 2 5 Optical Functions 1 10 1 2 6 Electrical Function 1 11 CHAPTER 2 ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION 2 1 2 1 Preparation 2 2 2 1 1 Preparation for use 2 2 CHAPTER 3 OPERATION 3 1 3 1 General Information 3 2 3 1 1 General 3 2 3 1 2 Controls and Indication 3 2 3 2 Operating procedure 3 4 3 2 1 Turning On 3 4 3 2 2 Menu sets 3 4 3 2 ...

Page 7: ...ENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 4 1 4 1 Lubrication Instructions 4 2 4 2 Troubleshooting procedures 4 2 4 2 1 Troubleshooting 4 2 4 3 Operator s Maintenance Procedures 4 4 4 3 1 Cleaning the scope 4 4 4 3 2 Neck cord maintenance 4 4 ...

Page 8: ... Usage You must familiarize yourself with the entire manual before operat ing the equipment Read and follow all warning notices Manual Overview The table of contents includes the paragraph number paragraph title and page number ...

Page 9: ...1 1 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION ...

Page 10: ... and after a thorough PMCS as outlined in Section 4 1 of this manual This will ensure the scope remains in mission ready condition during stor age Battery should be stored separately from the scope The scope should not be placed on the floor in any area exposed to high temperatures or direct sunlight Presence of acid and alkaline vapor as well as of other aggressive admixtures in the air is unac c...

Page 11: ...period The customer understands and agrees that except for the foregoing warranty no other warranties written or oral statutory expressed or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose shall apply to the product All such implied warranties are hereby and express ly disclaimed LIMITATION OF LIABILITY ATN will not be liable for any claims actions sui...

Page 12: ...onsible for improper postage or missing or damaged merchandise during shipment When sending product back please clearly mark the RMA on the outside of the shipping box Please include a letter that indicates your RMA Name Return Address reason for service return Contact information such as valid telephone numbers and or e mail address and proof of purchases that will help us to establish the valid ...

Page 13: ...il Spec The OTS X series is a thermal system using the latest in miniature thermal sensor technology combined with an advanced Display to provide a superior stable image in a compact and rugged package The system also includes an array of features that help the user to enhance the sight to meet all of their requirements The OTS X system is designed for hand held operations The OTS X is one of the ...

Page 14: ...MPONENTS Included and optional items are shown in Figure 1 1 CARRYING CASE OPERATOR S MANUAL LENS CLEANING CLOTH 50 MM LENS OPTIONAL BATTERY NECK CORD MONOCULAR 30 MM LENS OPTIONAL 70 MM LENS OPTIONAL FIGURE 1 2 COMPONENTS OF OTS X WITH 14 MM LENS ...

Page 15: ...igure 1 2 consists of various components such as an objective lens a thermal core not shown an eyepiece lens and a battery cap FIGURE 1 3 THERMAL IMAGING MONOCULAR SYSTEM EYEPIECE LENS OBJECTIVE LENS ON OFF SWITCH BATTERY CAP ...

Page 16: ...S F E 350 OTS X S F E 370 OTS X S F 614 OTS X S F 630 OTS X S F 650 OTS X S F 670 Sensor microbolometer 336x256 640x512 Type Uncooled Material Vanadium oxide Vox Image Size output resolution px 800x600 Frame rate Hz 9 or 30 or 60 9 or 30 Video output Analog RS 170 Lens mm 14 30 50 70 14 30 50 70 Display Color matrix SVGA 800x600 Thermal Sensitivity mK 50 Spectral Response μm 7 14 Field of View deg...

Page 17: ...n m 495 660 1100 1400 495 660 1100 1400 Vehicle Identification m 300 400 700 1000 300 400 700 1000 Polarity control White hot Black hot Multiple Color Modes Start up time s 4 Waterproof yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes Battery type 1 x CR123A battery type Battery Life hrs 2 Dimensions mm inc 100x61x83 4x2 4x3 3 145x61x83 5 75x2 4x3 3 165x61x83 6 5x2 4x3 3 177x76x83 7x3x3 3 100x61x83 4x2 4x3 3 145x6...

Page 18: ...NTER BUTTON RUBBER EYECUP UP BUTTON DOWN BUTTON FIGURE 1 4 MECHANICAL CONTROLS 1 2 5 OPTICAL FUNCTIONS The optical functions include an objective lens thermal imaging detector and eyepiece Infrared energy is emitted proportionally to the temperature of an object The warmer the object the more energy it emits The infrared energy from the objects is focused by the optics onto an infrared detector Th...

Page 19: ... 1 2 6 ELECTRICAL FUNCTION The electronic circuit is powered by replaceable battery one 3 V Lithium battery CR123A type battery Power from the battery is supplied to the components through the OFF ON switch ...

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Page 21: ...2 1 CHAPTER 2 ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION ...

Page 22: ... are clean and ready for use Clean with lens paper B ATTACHMENT OF NECK LANYARD To prevent damage due to dropping the scope use the neck lan yard included with your equipment C INSTALLATION OF BATTERY WARNING The lithium battery contains sulphur dioxide gas under pres sure Do not heat puncture disassemble short circuit attempt to recharge or otherwise tamper with the batteries Turn off equipment i...

Page 23: ...not replace it 3 Observe polarity as indicated on the outside of the battery compartment and insert one 3 0 Volt CR123A Lithium bat tery into the battery compartment minus end first Fi gure 2 1 4 Replace battery cap by pushing and turning it clockwise Tighten it firmly to ensure a watertight seal FIGURE 2 1 BATTERY INSTALLATION BATTERY CAP BATTERY ...

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Page 25: ...3 1 CHAPTER 3 OPERATION ...

Page 26: ...electron optical instrument and must be handled carefully at all times 3 1 2 CONTROLS AND INDICATION The OTS X scope is designed to adjust for different users and corrects for most differences The controls for the scope are shown or described in Figure 3 1 and Tables 3 1 FIGURE 3 1 CONTROLS FRONT LENS ASSEMBLY EYEPIECE DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT RING ON OFF SWITCH DOWN BUTTON ENTER BUTTON UP BUTTON ...

Page 27: ...otate clockwise to turn on the monocular and allow 4 s for the system start up To turn off rotate the switch counterclockwise 2 UP and DOWN Buttons Navigating the menu 3 ENTER Button Choosing of menu set 4 Objective Lens Focus Focus adjustment 5 Diopter Adjustment Focuses eyepiece lens without the need for glasses Adjusts for sharper image of intensifier screen ...

Page 28: ...mely high levels of radiant flux Never leave the monocular with the objective lens cover off To turn the unit on rotate clockwise the ON OFF switch After a warm up time of approximately 4 seconds video of the thermal scene appears 3 2 2 MENU SETS The first set of menus appears when you turn on the device For menu change press ENTER button to cycle through the available menu sets Each menu contains...

Page 29: ...ti cal magnification on 2X When used in 1X E Zoom mode your system overall magnification is 2X 2 x 1 2 However when E Zooming to 2X your system magnification will be 4X 2 x 2 4 and when E Zooming to 4X your system magnification will be 8X 2 x 4 8 White Hot Black Hot DOWN button will allow the user to cycle between White Hot Polarity and Black Hot Polarity When in White Hot mode the hotter the obje...

Page 30: ... to determine which mode works best for you Screen Brightness DOWN button will let the user cycle through display brightness levels The icon will change to indi cate the level of brightness that was chosen 3 2 2 3 THIRD MENU SET The two icons on the screen are Rotate on top accessed by UP button and Calibrate NUC on the bottom accessed by DOWN button Color Mode Icon Screen Brightness Icon FIGURE 3...

Page 31: ... a warm house to a cold outdoor environment Calibra tion is needed less when used outdoors at night where tempera ture variations are less frequent To properly Calibrate NUC the system user must cover the ob jective lens either with a lens cap or any other object of uniform temperature most often even a user s hand will do Only when the lens is covered the Calibrate feature may be activated In the...

Page 32: ...ctly to a remote video monitor or recorder via an integrated 8 PIN port This version of the OTS X is equipped with the added feature of being able to connect directly to a remote video monitor or recorder via an integrated 8 PIN port To use this feature the following optional components are required see illustrations below 1 8 PIN to BNC adapter 2 BNC Plug to RCA Jack Adapter FIGURE 3 8 RCA JACK A...

Page 33: ...w RCA plug Operation 1 Turn on the system by pressing the POWER button 2 Let screen image settle before transferring video to the monitor 3 Press the Up and Down Figure 3 2 arrow buttons simulta neously as show in the photo above The Video image will now be able to be viewed through the OTS X eyepiece and the moni tor at the same time The user while looking through the OTS X eyepiece will be able ...

Page 34: ... Enter button un til the camera icon disappears from the display Images can be viewed by entering Menu 3 see Screenshot and view pictures by pressing the up or down arrow buttons Holding the down button on the trash can icon will erase all captured images How to download images to PC 1 Install ATN Interface Software on your PC 2 With OTS X On plug in image capture cable to OTS X and PC 3 Open ATN ...

Page 35: ...adjustment for the clearest view of the image intensifier screen 4 The objective lens is set at fixed focus 3 2 4 PREPARATION FOR STORAGE 1 Shutdown Perform the following procedures to shut down the monocular a Turn the monocular power switch to the OFF position b Remove the monocular from the headmount helmet mount or weapon and remove the weapon mount from the monocular WARNING Do not carry batt...

Page 36: ...cial window if installed Install objective lens cap NOTE Prior to placing OTS X into carrying case ensure OTS X and case are free of dirt dust and moisture 3 2 5 INTERCHANGEABLE LENSES The objective lens on the OTS X unit can be interchanged To change lenses unscrew current lens counter clockwise and re move Take desired lens and screw into body clockwise Interchangeable 14 mm Lens FIGURE 3 12 INT...

Page 37: ...4 1 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 38: ...ERATOR S TROUBLESHOOTING MALFUNC TION TEST OR INSPECTION CORRECTIVE ACTION 1 Monocular fails to acti vate Visual Check for defective missing or improperly installed battery Turn power switch to OFF po sition and then ON Replace battery or install correctly 2 Poor image quality Check objective lens or eye piece lens focus Check for fogging or dirt on ob jective lens or eyepiece lens Re Calibrate NU...

Page 39: ...cision electro optical instrument and must be handled carefully Do not scratch the external lens surfaces or touch them with your fingers Clean monocular with water if necessary and dry thoroughly Clean lenses with lens paper and water if necessary 4 3 2 NECK CORD MAINTENANCE The neck cord Figure 1 1 may be broken frayed or loose at one or both ends If loose re tie cord If broken or severely fraye...

Page 40: ...ervice and technical support please contact American Technologies Network Corp 1341 San Mateo Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 phone 800 910 2862 650 989 5100 fax 650 875 0129 www atncorp com 2014 ATN Corporation ...

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