ARMASIGHT by FLIR
BNVD
U S E R M A N U A L
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3.4 OPERATING PROCEDURES
1. Verify that the battery is installed as indicated on the unit body.
2. Remove the lens cap and place it over the housing of the lens.
3. Turn the function switch ON. After a slight delay, a green glow will
appear in the eyepiece of the unit.
4. Adjust the unit diopter by rotating the ring of the eyepiece.
5. Observe the scene. Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear and
sharp.
6. Adjust the brightness of the image using the gain control knob.
The BNVD can be used as one-eye observational unit by choosing
which side you want to use as your night vision monocular and rotate
the other unit up and out of the way. The power of unit will be switched
off in rotated up position and it will be on automatically when returned
back to the working position.
Monocular Goggles Position
Stowed Position
NOTE:
If the automatic shut-off system turns off the device, turn the
operation switch to OFF position and then back to ON position
for continuing operation.
NOTE:
If the bright light cut-off feature turns off the device, the power
will turn on automatically when the level of light decreases.
3.5 IR ILLUMINATOR OPERATIONS
NOTE:
The built-in IR illuminator is designed to provide additional
illumination (when needed) while viewing scenes or targets from
a short distance (up to 3m).
To turn built-in IR Illuminator on, pull the operation switch out and turn
it from ON to the IR position.
Red LED indicators in field of view of both eyepieces will appear and
indicate the IR illuminator is operating.
Rotate the switch to ON position to deactivate the IR.
IR Illuminator will be switched off when both monocular units are
rotated to the side and upward. IR Illuminator will be on automatically
when one of monoculars returns to the working position.
3.6 OPERATING UNDER CHANGING LIGHT
CONDITIONS
If the ambient light level exceeds the limit, the BNVD automatic
protective system will shut off the intensifier tubes. If a mission must
be carried out in changing light conditions, the user can shut down the
protective system manually by closing the photoreceiver.
CAUTION:
DO NOT forget to open the photoreceiver after completing your
mission.
3.7 INSTALLING A MOUNTING BRACKET TO
THE BNVD
The BNVD comes fully-assembled with a dovetail type NVG Interface
Shoe. The NVG Interface Shoe is attached to the binoculars body with
four flathead socket cap screws.
Bracket Fixing Screws
Mounting Bracket
(preinstalled NVG
Interface Shoe)
