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ARMASIGHT by FLIR
MNVD
U S E R M A N U A L
CAUTION:
• The MNVD is a precision optical instrument. To prevent damage to the unit, it should always be
handled carefully.
• Do not scratch the external lens surfaces or touch them with your fingers.
• To protect the image intensifier, keep the lens cap securely fitted over the objective lens when the
device is not in use, or when it is being used in daylight conditions.
• Keep the equipment clean. Protect it from moisture, dramatic temperature drops, and electrical
shocks.
• DO NOT force the equipment controls past their stopping points.
• DO NOT leave the equipment activated during breaks in operation.
• DO NOT store the equipment with the batteries installed.
• Thoroughly clean and dry each item before placing them into the storage case.
NOTES:
• Do not test the device in daylight conditions for more than ten (10) minutes, even with the daylight
filter/ lens cap on.
• The purpose of the built-in IR illuminator is to provide additional illumination when necessary while
viewing scenes at close distances (up to 3 meters).
• The equipment requires some ambient light (moonlight, starlight, etc.) to operate.
• Performance of the device in nighttime conditions depends on the level of ambient light in the
environment. Please remember the following:
– The level of ambient light is reduced by the presence of clouds, shade, or objects that block
natural light (trees, buildings, etc.).
– The equipment is less effective when operated in shadows and other darkened areas.
– The equipment is less effective when operated in rain, fog, sleet, snow, dust or smoke.
– The equipment will not “see” through dense smoke.
MNVD
®
NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR
The MNVD
®
is used as a handheld, head-mounted, helmet-mounted or weapon-mounted night vision
system. Nevertheless, in the industry, and throughout this manual, this type of device is also referred to
as night vision monocular (NVM).
