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CAUTION

Typically, the 

PD-PRO-16B

 is not designed for under-water operations.

Use only the 

PD-PRO-16B SUB,

 which is specially designed to withstand depths of up to 20m and 

equipped with Plano-Plano windows. 

CAUTION

FIRMLY TIGHTEN THE LENS BEFORE IMMERSION. 

Figure  6   Diver Using Possible Configurations

5. 

 Cleaning 

CAUTION

The goggles are a precision electro-optical instrument and must be handled carefully.

Do not scratch the external lens surfaces or touch them with your fingers.

Wiping demist shields with lens paper while wet or with wet lens paper can damage the coating.

Clean goggles with water if necessary and dry completely. Clean lenses with lens paper (and water if 

necessary, except for demist shields). Demist shields must be dry before being cleaned with dry lens paper.

6. 

Optional Accessories

The 

PD-PRO-16B

 may be supplied with one or more of the optional accessories described in the 

following paragraphs.

6.1. 

Manual Control Gain (Optional Version)

You can modify the system gain by turning the manual gain control. Note that manual gain control will 
remain disabled when the Auto-gating system is activated and the Auto-gating system is automatically 
activated in high-light conditions

6.2.  External Battery Pack (Optional Version)

WARNING

Never use external and internal batteries together.
An external battery pack with two alkaline batteries size “AA” must be connected to power the system. If 
system is powered with the external battery pack, make sure that the internal battery is not installed.

NOTE

Never connect the external battery pack while there is a battery installed in the goggle’s battery holder.

 

Night Vision

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Summary of Contents for PD-PRO-16B

Page 1: ...User s Manual PD PRO 16B Night Vision Binocular Night Vision...

Page 2: ...Night Vision p 2...

Page 3: ...or extended periods even when power is switched off Never point the PD PRO 16B towards a bright light source such as the sun City lights car lights or any brightly reflecting object will not damage au...

Page 4: ...al 16 Preparation for Use 16 Stand Alone Operation 16 General Operating Guidelines 16 Activating the IR light 16 Low battery indication 17 Head Mounted Operation 17 Ergonomic Head Mount 17 Fitting the...

Page 5: ...ent Versions 6 Figure 2 NVLS EVO Components Location 6 Figure 3 NVLS PD PRO 16B Operating Principle 8 Figure 4 NVLS 24 Adapter 10 Figure 5 Possible NVG Configurations 11 Figure 6 Diver Using Possible...

Page 6: ...ic vision to facilitate spatial vision to drive measure distances etc The PD PRO 16B is equipped with a built in Infra Red IR light which gives additional close range covert illumination WARNING When...

Page 7: ...ings Eye guards IR LED illuminator Battery compartment Mounting recess Options Manual Control Gain External Battery Pack Figure 2 NVLS EVO Components Location 1 Objective Cover 2 Objective Focus 3 Eye...

Page 8: ...the helmet mount and aligned with the operator s eye the equipment restarts automatically without need to restart the ON OFF switch WARNING Before flipping the goggle into the up position ensure each...

Page 9: ...um and provides inverse polarity protection 2 2 6 Mounting Recess The recess is the mounting surface between the PD PRO 16M and the helmet mount or head mount 2 2 7 Neck Cord optional The PD PRO 16B c...

Page 10: ...reen or White 2 3 3 Objective Lens a Focal Length 22 7 mm b F Number 1 03 c Focusing Range 15 cm to infinity 2 3 4 Eyepiece a Focal Length 22 7 mm b Eye Relief 25 mm c Diopter Adjustment 6 to 4 diopte...

Page 11: ...stem from field of view 5 Proximity Control Press the two buttons at the same time and move forward and backward release the buttons and the system will be fixed 6 Release Mono Bino Bridge Press to re...

Page 12: ...shields must be dry before being cleaned with dry lens paper 6 Optional Accessories The PD PRO 16B may be supplied with one or more of the optional accessories described in the following paragraphs 6...

Page 13: ...sed for storing the soft case with PD PRO 16B and its accessories under field conditions The case is water and air tight and its interior is prepared to accommodate the soft case Figure 10 Typical Har...

Page 14: ...e PD PRO 16B is cold or being used in cold and humid conditions It is made of plastic and is installed between the eye guard and the eyepiece The demist shield must be handled by the edge only Special...

Page 15: ...y brightly reflecting object at distances of more than 5 meter will not damage auto gated tubes Never point a visible or IR laser towards eyepiece or objective as the tube will be damaged permanently...

Page 16: ...le when powering the system using the external battery pack Never connect the external battery pack while there is a battery installed in the goggle battery holder 12 Preparation for Use a Remove the...

Page 17: ...view in the left arm this indicates that the IR light is active 14 2 Low battery indication If a green LED light illuminates in the field of view of the right arm indicate that the battery is near to...

Page 18: ...ssembly into the helmet NVLS 24 shroud starting the insertion on the top side of the NVLS 24 shroud and pushing firmly the bottom until the interface plate is completely inserted and locked Adjust the...

Page 19: ...port g Remove the head mount over your head h Remove the battery from the PD PRO 16B 16 Operation at Low Temperature At very low temperature below zero it can require more effort to operate the PD PRO...

Page 20: ...lows a Remove the battery b Make sure that the objective protective cover is in position c Carry out a visual inspection of the PD PRO 16B and the accessories d Clean and dry the PD PRO 16B and access...

Page 21: ...21 3 Eyepiece Assembly Turn the diopter ring all the way in both directions Make sure that the eyepiece and the focus ring move freely If they do not send the unit for inspection at a higher maintena...

Page 22: ...th cool running water to remove surface grit c If necessary wash gently with a mild soap solution rinse and wipe dry with a soft cloth or tissue d Exercise care in wiping whenever the coating is wet S...

Page 23: ...ive cover and screw the assembly to the left side 2 Fig 19 of the main body 23 4 Replace Anti Fog Demist Lens a Perform steps 3 4 2 a and b to remove the eye guard b Turn the old sacrificial lens CCW...

Page 24: ...NOTES Night Vision p 24...

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