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TABLE OF CONTENTS 

 

1.

 

OVERVIEW .................................................................... 3

 

2.

 

DELIVERY SET .............................................................. 5

 

2.1

 

Optional accessories ..............................................  5

 

3.

 

SPECIFICATIONS ..........................................................  6

 

4.

 

UNIT DESIGN................................................................. 7

 

5.

 

OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS ..................................... 8

 

5.1

 

Installing battery ................................................... 8

 

5.2

 

Switching the unit on ............................................ 8

 

5.3

 

Switching the unit off ............................................ 9

 

5.4

 

Adjusting to individual vision ............................... 9

 

5.5

 

Focusing .............................................................. 10

 

5.6

 

Manual gain adjustment ...................................... 10

 

5.7

 

Auto shut OFF at bright light .............................. 11

 

5.8

 

Using the unit with headgear or helmet .............. 11

 

5.9

 

Swinging head mounted unit for unobstructed view12

 

5.10

 

Using IR illuminator ........................................... 12

 

5.11

 

Installation of add-on lenses. ............................... 13

 

5.12

 

Demist shield and sacrificial window ................. 13

 

5.13

 

Using the camera / video adapter ........................ 14

 

5.14

 

Using the helmet mount ...................................... 14

 

5.15

 

Mounting on a rifle ............................................. 16

 

5.16

 

Using with a daytime riflescope .......................... 17

 

Summary of Contents for NVS 15

Page 1: ...Operation Manual NIGHT VISION GOGGLES NVS 15 105 Sparks Ave Toronto ON M2H 2S5 Canada...

Page 2: ...h NEVER expose objective lens of an active unit to bright light including daylight In the daytime objective lens must be covered by cap A tiny hole in lens cap provides enough light for daytime testin...

Page 3: ...lean cloth to clean the exterior of the device Keep the unit away from sources of heat such as heating appliances sunlight or central heating Switch off the unit and remove the battery during the exte...

Page 4: ...al vision 9 5 5 Focusing 10 5 6 Manual gain adjustment 10 5 7 Auto shut OFF at bright light 11 5 8 Using the unit with headgear or helmet 11 5 9 Swinging head mounted unit for unobstructed view12 5 10...

Page 5: ...OTING 19 6 1 No green light through eyepieces 19 6 2 Image is unclear 19 6 3 Image flashes 19 6 4 Condensation accumulates on the parts 19 6 5 Visibility decreased or disappeared 19 7 WARRANTY 20 8 CU...

Page 6: ...units are combined to form a binocular configuration NVS 15 goggles in binocular configuration can be mounted on a helmet headgear Some typical activities where NVS 15 can be useful Law enforcement Wi...

Page 7: ...in conjunction with halosight Soft rubber eyecup makes viewing comfortable Unit can be connected to photo or video camera Please read all the instructions carefully before using it Manufacturer reserv...

Page 8: ...er 2 Manual 1 Lens cleaning kit 2 Carrying bag soft 1 AA Battery 2 Warranty card 1 2 1 Optional accessories US clip mount Hard case Demist shield Lens brush Sacrificial window Camera video adapter 3x...

Page 9: ...diameter mm 20 Eye relief mm 25 Dioptric correction 5 6 Power supply 3V CR 123 Lithium battery 1 pc or 1 5 V AA Alkaline battery 1 pc Battery life hours 20 hours with I R 40 hours without I R Size mm...

Page 10: ...with eyecup 4 NVS 15 housing 5 Standard Headgear helmet mount 6 Interpupillary adjustment buttons 7 Battery compartment cover with battery type adapter 8 Quick release knobs 9 Dovetail platform 10 Man...

Page 11: ...ype adapter Observe the polarity indicated on the housing Put the battery in and screw the battery cover back on 5 2 Switching the unit on In the daytime put on the lens cap with the daylight filter p...

Page 12: ...ned upright This mode saves battery life and allows avoiding greenish shadow on the face which may disclose the user 5 3 Switching the unit off After you have finished using the device turn it off by...

Page 13: ...de illumination increases at dusk dawn full moon or in the environment with artificial lights the tube enters the Automatic Brightness Control ABC mode that automatically decreases gain to keep the sc...

Page 14: ...th headgear or helmet The unit is supplied with headgear Prior to using the headgear adjust its straps so that the headgear fits the head comfortably but firmly and does not slide off when you are mov...

Page 15: ...a click In Auto position of the switch the goggles will turn off automatically Reverse the operation to return the unit to working position 5 10 Using IR illuminator In case of insufficient light when...

Page 16: ...piece Do not apply excessive pressure Make sure that the lens is fixed well on the goggles To return the goggles back to 1x magnification pull off the lens 5 12 Demist shield and sacrificial window No...

Page 17: ...adapter Fig 5 consists of 2 rings a Camera adapter is 52x0 75mm It fits the filter lens thread of various cameras e g Nikon b Video adapter is 37x0 75mm It fits Sony cameras and some others If our ad...

Page 18: ...cking screw 1 Fig 6 and set a comfortable distance between the eyes and the eyepiece then tighten the locking screw back You can fixate the unit in three predetermined positions vertical horizontal an...

Page 19: ...s Picatinny rail Two types of weapon mount adapters are available Fig 7 and Fig 8 Either adapter enables mounting the unit to the Picatinny rail The type shown on Fig 7 has two screws with large groov...

Page 20: ...unit does not contain a reticle and thus cannot be used as a riflescope being mounted on a daytime riflescope or red dot sight it enables aiming at night In this configuration the objective lens of th...

Page 21: ...ovetail platform 10 Fig 1 located on both sides of the unit These platforms are identical The tightening screw 8 Fig 1 locks goggles to the bridge In this configuration the unit can be used in a goggl...

Page 22: ...ing if exposed to bright light even with the lens cap on 6 4 Condensation accumulates on the parts When the unit is brought from the cold into a warm environment internal condensation may appear The u...

Page 23: ...con Dealer Newcon will repair or at its option replace with the same or comparable model the product or part thereof which on inspection by Newcon is found to be defective in materials or workmanship...

Page 24: ...are 9am 5pm Monday Friday Eastern Standard Time Under no circumstances should the equipment be sent to Newcon without authorisation from our technical support department Newcon accepts no responsibili...

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Page 26: ...Tube 2 serial number __________________ Minimum Tube 1 Measured Tube 2 Measured Resolution lp mm 57 Photocathode sensitivity integral A lm 1800 Light amplification 50 000 Signal to noise ratio 23 Date...

Page 27: ..._________ Unit 2 serial number _________________________________ The unit complies with all technical specifications and has passed the inspection Date of production _________________________________...

Page 28: ...NEWCON OPTIK Printed in Canada R1 XT 9 12...

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