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3.1. GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1.1. GENERAL

This section contains instructions for operation of TTWS. The func-

tion of controls and indicators is explained.

CAUTION
The TTWS scope is a precision electron-optical instru-

ment and must be handled carefully at all times.

3.1.2. CONTROLS AND INDICATION

The TTWS scope is designed to adjust for different users and cor-

rects for most differences. The controls for the scope are shown or

described in Figure 3.1. and Tables 3.1.

FIGURE 3.1. CONTROLS

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Summary of Contents for TTWS Series

Page 1: ...urisdiction 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 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 t...

Page 2: ...il 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: ...reful handling To pro vide safe use of the systems the following instructions should be 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 fin ger prints on or contaminate the glass surfaces use only clean and soft materials to clean it Do not leave the device in on position d...

Page 4: ... batteries or disconnect external power supply WARNING TTWS Series operates over a wide operating temperature range 20 C to 60 C Not all lithium batteries are specified over this same temperature span Check the manufacturer s specifications of your selected battery to verify the valid temperature range WARNING Do not use any battery other than a CR 123A lithium battery DO NOT use any battery ies p...

Page 5: ...very hot In the case of lithium batteries a short circuit could cause them to explode WARNING Observe battery manufacturer s guidelines for safe handling and proper disposal of batteries EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS The TTWS Series detector spectral band 7 to 14 mkm pro vides a better penetration through smoke smog dust water vapor etc Infrared radiation does not travel through glass and therefore the sc...

Page 6: ...nction 1 11 1 2 6 Electrical Function 1 12 CHAPTER 2 ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION 2 1 2 1 Preparation 2 2 2 1 1 Preparation for Use 2 2 2 1 2 Examination for Operation 2 3 2 2 Assembly 2 4 2 2 1 Remove installation of Quick Release Mount QRM 2 4 2 2 2 Video Output 2 5 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 3 3 2...

Page 7: ...own Operations 3 11 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 4 1 4 1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services PMCS 4 2 4 1 1 Purpose of PMCS 4 2 4 1 2 Frequency of Performing PMCS 4 2 4 2 Troubleshooting 4 4 4 2 1 General 4 4 4 2 2 Troubleshooting Procedures 4 4 4 3 Maintenance Procedures 4 5 4 3 1 Scope Maintenance 4 5 4 3 2 Cleaning Procedures 4 5 4 3 3 Preparing for Extended Storage 4 6 ...

Page 8: ...self 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 An index provides additional references to the subject contents ...

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

Page 10: ... STORAGE Storage of TTWS should be done in the factory packing 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 Batteries 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 vapo...

Page 11: ...nded only to the original purchaser Any breach of this warranty shall be waived unless the customer notifies ATN at the address noted below within the applica ble warranty 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 p...

Page 12: ...he product postage paid with a copy of your sales receipt to our service center ATN Corporation at the address noted above All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct post age ATN will not be responsible for improper postage or miss ing 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 ...

Page 13: ...mits no visible light or RF energy and operates without the use of illuminators or IR lights b Features TTWS has the following important features High resolution digital thermal imaging Compact lightweight and durable housing True magnification High end OLED display Four colors reticle system Rapid start up in 3 seconds Up to 8 hours operation with three lithium batteries One Year Warranty Aluminu...

Page 14: ...1 6 Four reticle colors red green white black Ten step brightness control Flexible battery cartridge can run on 1 2 or 3 batteries Batteries 3 3V lithium CR123A AA optional qty 4 Battery life 8 hours 3V ...

Page 15: ...ermal imaging scope 1 2 Quick Release Mount Used to mount scope to weapon 1 3 Hard Storage Case A protective case used for shipping storing TTWS and accessories 1 4 Lens Tissue Uses for cleaning of lenses surface 1 5 Lithium Battery CR1223A Three CR123A lithium batteries used to power the unit 3 6 Operator s Manual Provides equipment description use of operator con trols and preventative maintenan...

Page 16: ...512 640x512 640x512 Frame rate 60 Hz 60 or 30 Hz 60 or 30 Hz 60 Hz 60 or 30 Hz 60 or 30 Hz 30 Hz 30 Hz 30 Hz 30 Hz Material VoX Image Size output resolution 800x600 Video output Digital NTSC PAL Display Color OLED matrix SVGA 800x600 Color background color reticules Thermal Sensitivity mK 50 mK Spectral Response μm 7 14 Focal length of the lens mm 19 19 30 50 50 100 19 30 50 100 Field of View H x ...

Page 17: ...e of the vehicle detection m w o zoom 1100 1650 2425 2550 3300 5000 1650 2425 3300 5000 Distance of the vehicle recognition m w o zoom 495 660 875 1000 1320 2200 660 875 1320 2200 Distance of the vehicle Identification m w o zoom 300 400 525 650 800 1400 400 525 800 1400 Reticle Multiple Reticles to Choose From Reticle Color Red Green Blue White Black Smart Zoom TTWS s Reticle will Automatically A...

Page 18: ...417 Dimensions L x W x H mm without bracket 203x69x73 262x94x73 171x69x73 203x69x73 203x69x73 262x94x73 171x69x73 171x69x73 203x69x73 262x94x73 Mounting bracket MIL STD 1913 Picatinny Quick Output computer set up Yes Video output Yes Low Battery Indicator Yes Iconology Quick access Icon driven feature controls Housing Aircraft Aluminum 6061 T6 w class III hard anodized coating Objective lens Janus...

Page 19: ... 4 FOCUSING RING BATTERY MODULE KEYPAD DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT RING WEAPON MOUNT RELEASE WEAPON MOUNT ADJUSTER RUBBED EYEGUARD OUTPUT CONNECTOR WEAPON MOUNT ACCESSORY RAIL FIGURE 1 4 TTWS MECHANICAL CONTROLS 1 2 5 OPTICAL FUNCTION The optical functions include an objective lens thermal imaging detector display and eyepiece Infrared energy is emitted propor tionally to the temperature of an object The w...

Page 20: ...frared detector data into an image that can be viewed on the built in OLED display The image is observed through an eyepiece by operator 1 2 6 ELECTRICAL FUNCTION The electronic circuit is powered by replaceable four 3V lithium bat teries CR123A Power from the batteries is supplied to the compo nents through the Power button ...

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

Page 22: ... b Installation of Batteries WARNING The lithium battery contains sulfur dioxide gas under pressure Do not heat puncture disassemble short circuit attempt to recharge or otherwise tamper with the batteries Turn off equipment if battery compartment becomes unduly hot If possible wait until the batteries have cooled before removing them If you inhale sulfur dioxide seek medical attention The TTWS wi...

Page 23: ...BATTERY MODULE FIGURE 2 2 INSTALL BATTERY MODULE 2 1 2 EXAMINATION FOR OPERATION Before getting started make sure to follow these steps 1 Push Power button on the scope 2 Make sure that the luminance in ocular is present 3 Observe the scene and adjust the diopter and or lens for opti mal image clarity ...

Page 24: ... MOUNT QRM ARMS 17 Lever Quick Release Mount QRM is used for fast installation removing the TTWS on MIL STD 1913 Picatinny rail FIGURE 2 3 LEVER QUICK RELEASE MOUNT FIGURE 2 4 QUICK RELEASE MOUNT ADJUSTMENT 1 To open the QRM slide the cam latch forward arrow A ...

Page 25: ...2 2 2 VIDEO OUTPUT This version of the TTWS Sightng System 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 This version of the TTWS Sighting System 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 foll...

Page 26: ... 2 7 to the 8 PIN to BNC cable 3 Connect the Yellow video plug of the RCA Cables Figure 2 8 to the RCA jack adapter 4 Connect the opposite end of the yellow male RCA cable to the monitor s yellow 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 arrow buttons simultaneously as show in the ...

Page 27: ...be smaller than its actual resolution due to the video processing differing from that of a monitor To utilize image capture and review follow next 1 With no menu visible press and hold the Enter button until a camera icon appears on screen Figure 2 10 2 Images are captured by pressing the enter button quickly 3 To turn off image capture press and hold the Enter button until the camera icon disappe...

Page 28: ...PC 3 Open ATN Scope Interface software 4 Click on menu named Settings 5 Select Connect 6 Choose the correct port for the TTWS cable 7 Click on menu named Settings 8 Select Image Directory 9 Choose a location to save the images to 10 Click on menu item Download Images FIGURE 2 10 CAMERA ICON ON SCREEN FIGURE 2 11 IMAGE CAPTURE CABLE ...

Page 29: ...3 1 CHAPTER 3 OPERATION ...

Page 30: ...s explained CAUTION The TTWS scope is a precision electron optical instru ment and must be handled carefully at all times 3 1 2 CONTROLS AND INDICATION The TTWS scope is designed to adjust for different users and cor rects for most differences The controls for the scope are shown or described in Figure 3 1 and Tables 3 1 FIGURE 3 1 CONTROLS ...

Page 31: ...t Adjustment 6 Right Arrow Color Modes Reticle Adjustment Windage Right Adjustment 3 2 OPERATING PROCEDURE 3 2 1 TURNING ON Open the objective lens cover NOTE The objective lens cover protects the scope from inadvertent exposure to extremely high levels of radiant flux Never leave the scope with the objective lens cover off To turn the unit on press the button labeled POWER After a warm up time of...

Page 32: ...iopter clockwise until it stops Then concentrate on any object and slowly turn the diopter back counter clockwise until the grain in the image is sharp Then rotate the eyecup to accommo date use over the left or right eye The TTWS models have ability to focus either long range or short Focus the front lens to rotate it until the image and the grain are both sharp FIGURE 3 3 FOCUS ADJUSTMENT ...

Page 33: ...OLOGY MENU The TTWS features the all new ISM interactive symbology menu that enables you to easily navigate through the features and modes without having to go into a complex menu structure Every mode and option can be found on one of the following ISM screens FIGURE 3 4 ISM MAIN MENU ZOOM INDICATOR 1X 2X 4X 8X FOR 640 BRIGHTNESS LEVEL 6 STEPS POLARITY WHITE HOT BLACK HOT COLOR MODES 10 STEPS 1X ...

Page 34: ...lack and White models FIGURE 3 7 DISPLAY POLARITY MODES WHITE HOT BLACK HOT POLARITY button switches the direct display mode into the reverse one i e from hot white cold black into hot black cold white mode If the polarity is white hot the image will be with hotter objects dis played as white and the rest of the image displayed as black and vice versa with hotter objects displayed as black if the ...

Page 35: ...SM Main menu and push Up arrow button When ZOOM button is pushed first time the scope will digitally zoom a scene by 2 times the scopes optical magnification When the zoom button is pushed the second time the scope will digitally zoom a scene by 4 times the scopes optical magnification for TTWS models with the 324x256 or 336x256 core To reset the magnifica tion to the default optical magnification...

Page 36: ...o to ISM Main menu and push Right arrow button to cycle through the 10 additional pallets To go back to Black hot white hot mode push left arrow button in ISM Main menu IRONBOW COLOR 1 GLOBOW FIGURE 3 9 COLOR MODES 3 2 8 MANUAL IMAGE REFRESH CALIBRATION Degradation of the image image blurring is caused by charge accumulation on the detector array To use the calibration icon go to ISM Reticle menu ...

Page 37: ...onmental tem perature change NOTE While performing very frequent Refreshes can provide the best possible image quality but also can substantially decrease the battery life DURING CAL CORRECT VIEW CORRECT CAL IF LENS IS COVERED INCORRECT CAL IF LENS IS NOT COVERED FIGURE 3 10 CALIBRATION NUC 3 2 9 RETICLE COLOR Your scope has Four reticle colors to choose from red green white black the latest firmw...

Page 38: ...s been incorporated in order for the operator to have visual confirmation of the reticle position change The X and Y indicators give a pixel by pixel indication of the movements being made The indicator is only visible when in the Reticle adjustment menu 1 Reticle Adjustment Procedure The Reticle adjustment remains one the second level menu on the Right hand side a Press the Right menu button to e...

Page 39: ... b This Menu will now appear depicted in Figure 3 14 FIGURE 3 14 X 0 Y 0 c The Right Left and Up Down arrows may now be pressed to move the Reticle position d The example in Figure 3 15 illustrates a new Reticle position FIGURE 3 15 X 20 Y 35 ...

Page 40: ...re 3 17 FIGURE 3 17 X 20 Y 35 OK g This position is now the new Zero h Pressing the Center button now will continue the rotation through the menu s as normal Temporary adjustments Should you want to temporarily make a windage or range adjust ment repeat steps A through E but only hold the button down momentarily i e not long enough for the OK to appear This will not save the settings so that when ...

Page 41: ...pe off 2 Hold down the POWER button 3 seconds until the icon goes away then release the POWER button This is a safety so the system is not accidentally turned off 3 Return the scope to the case FIGURE 3 14 POWER DOWN STEP 1 PRESS AND HOLD POWER BUTTON AND SEE STEP 2 RELEASE POWER BUTTON WHEN OK APPEARS ON SCREEN ...

Page 42: ...3 14 ...

Page 43: ...4 1 CHAPTER 4 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...

Page 44: ...NTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES SEQ NO ITEM TO CHECK CHECKING PROCEDURE NOT FULLY MISSION CAPABLE IF 1 Complete ness Inventory items by means of comparing with the data specified in this manual Items missing 2 Sight Body Inspect for missing screws or connector cap Screws or connec tor cap missing 3 Front Lens Cap Inspect for cuts tears and dirt Clean as required Cap torn or cut 4 Battery Com...

Page 45: ... body there is free rotation of the focus ring more than 3 4 turn Focus ring able to move along sight body Focus ring cannot be rotate 8 Rubber Eye cup Inspect for cuts or tears Rubber Eye cup torn or cut AFTER CHECKING PROCEDURES 9 Replace protective covers on the lenses Remove the batteries Return the scope and all accessories to the storage case ...

Page 46: ...ed corrective actions contact to the service center 4 2 2 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES Troubleshooting procedures are listed in Table 4 2 TABLE 4 2 TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION Image is absent Batteries are missing or improperly installed Insert batteries or install correctly Batteries are dead Replace batteries Batteries contact sur faces or contact springs di...

Page 47: ... sight body using only a clean soft cloth 2 Moisten the cloth with fresh water and gently wipe the external surfaces except lenses 3 Dry any wet surfaces except lenses with another dry and clean soft cloth 4 Using lens brush carefully remove all loose dirt from the lenses 5 Slightly dampen a cotton swab with ethanol and lightly and slowly wipe the lenses Clean the glass surfaces by circular moveme...

Page 48: ...AGE To prepare the TTWS for extended storage perform the following 6 Check the scope for serviceability as outlined in item 4 1 of this manual 7 Remove the batteries 8 Clean the scope and accessories 9 Replace all items in the case 4 6 ...

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Page 50: ...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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