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ATN OTS-30

THERMAL IMAGING SYSTEM

ATN OTS-60

Summary of Contents for OTS-30

Page 1: ...artment 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 the required license or written approval from the Department of the...

Page 2: ... 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 inaccura cies that may appear in this book 2011 ATN Corp All right reserved ...

Page 3: ...hould 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 finger prints on or contaminate the glass surfaces use only clean and soft materials to clean it Do not leave the device in on position during stops in opera tion Remove the battery from the device for the period of s...

Page 4: ...tton to turn the camera off before you remove power remove batteries WARNING OTS operates over a wide operating temperature range 30 C to 60 C Not all AA batteries are specified over this same tem perature 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 bat...

Page 5: ...jects such as coins keys etc Metal objects can cause the batteries to short cir cuit and become 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 OTS detector spectral band 7 to 14 mkm provides a better penetration through smoke smog dus...

Page 6: ...5 Mechanical Functions 1 9 1 2 6 Optical Functions 1 10 1 2 7 Electrical Functions 1 10 SECTION II 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 Video Output 2 4 2 2 2 2X Afocal Lens 2 4 SECTION III OPERATION 3 1 3 1 General Information 3 2 3 1 1 General 3 2 3 1 2 Controls 3 2 3 2 Operating procedure 3 3 3 ...

Page 7: ...hecks 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 6 4 3 1 Scope Maintenance 4 6 4 3 2 Cleaning Procedures 4 6 4 3 3 Preparing for Extended Storage 4 7 Appendix A Spare Parts List A 1 ...

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Page 9: ...1 1 SECTION I introduction ...

Page 10: ...ork Corp 1341 San Mateo Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 800 910 2862 650 989 5100 650 875 0129 fax info atncorp com www atncorp com 1 1 3 Storage Storage of OTS 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 Battery should be stored separately from the scope ...

Page 11: ...mpatible with or of inferior quality to the product as well as failure to maintain the environmental conditions specified by the manufac turer This warranty is extended 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 applicable warranty period The customer understands and agrees that except for the fo...

Page 12: ... When returning please take or send the product postage paid with a copy of your sales receipt to our service center ATN Corpora tion at the address noted above All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct postage ATN will not be responsible for improper post age or missing or damaged merchandise during shipment When sending product back please clearly mark the RMA on the outside of the ...

Page 13: ...mfort of wear and cost efficiency mak ing them the perfect choice for most any thermal imaging applica tion The ATN OTS 30 and OTS 60 are ideal for home security public safety first responder and security operations Figure 1 1 ATN OTS Thermal Imaging System B Features The ATN OTS has the following important features Compact lightweight design Digital imaging Standard Imaging 9hz Fast Imaging 30hz ...

Page 14: ...frames per sec ond that can be viewed by the device The lower the frame rate the choppier the motion Conversely the higher the frame rate the more precise the motion This is especially critical in weapon scope applications that require precise and quick acquisition Standard professional thermal systems come in 30hz Fast Imag ing or FI while many commercial viewers run at 9hz Standard Im aging or S...

Page 15: ...ar thermal imaging device 2 Soft Carrying Case A protective bag used for storing of OTS and accessories 3 Lens Tissue Uses for cleaning of lenses surface 4 Lithium Battery CR123A Two CR123A lithium batteries used to power the unit 5 Operators Manual Provides equipment description use of operator controls and preventative maintenance checks and service 6 Wrist Strap Used to prevent damage due to dr...

Page 16: ...ced range performance 2 RCA Video Cable RCA Video Cable used for video transmission 3 Hard Storage Case A protective case used for shipping storing OTS and accessories 1 2 4 specificaTIONS The following tables provide information pertaining to the opera tional electrical mechanical optical and environmental character istics for the sights Table 1 3 Specifications ITEM OTS 30 OTS 60 Resolution 320 ...

Page 17: ... 14mm Eye Relief 25mm Thermal Sensitivity 0 1 C Range to Detect a Human 475 m Output Format Analog PAL NTSC Display Color OLED matrix Display Format 800 x 600 pxl Brightness Adjustment Manual Contrast Adjustment Automatic Power Supply 2 x 3V 123A type Start Up Time 5 sec Operating Time w one battery pack 4 hrs Operating Temperature Range from 30 C to 60 C Weatherproof Yes Dimensions 118 x 81 x 52 ...

Page 18: ...r the object the more energy it emits The infrared energy from the objects is focused by the optics onto an infrared detector The information from infrared detector is passed to electronics for image processing The signal proces sing circuitry translates the infrared 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 ...

Page 19: ...2 1 SECTION II assembly and preparation ...

Page 20: ...ces are clean and ready for use Clean with lens paper B Attachment of Wrist Strap To prevent damage due to dropping the scope use the wrist strap included with your equipment C Installation of Battery 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 ...

Page 21: ...y pushing and turning it clockwise Tighten it firmly to ensure a watertight seal Figure 2 1 Install batteries 2 1 2 examination for operation Once batteries are installed to turn your unit on follow these steps 1 Push ON OFF button on the scope 2 Make sure that the luminance in ocular is present 3 Perform initial calibration of unit Cover front lens with cap or hand and push Calibration button to ...

Page 22: ...TS output connector socket 3 Attach the RCA plug of the video cable to a compatible jack on an external video display recorder or extension cable Figure 2 2 Attaching Video Cable 2 2 2 2X Afocal lens 2X afocal lens is optical dubler specifically designed for thermal ima ging systems Using interchangeable connectors the lens can connect to the OTS Focal length of the system simply increases by a fa...

Page 23: ...3 1 SECTION III OPERATION ...

Page 24: ...S CONTROLS AND INDICATORS FUNCTIONS 1 ON OFF Button Controls scope power To turn the unit on and off press the button 2 Zoom Button Activates digital 2x 4x magnification 3 Polarity anD color MOD Button Push quickly to switch to between white hot and black hot Hold down to turn on and cycle through color modes 4 BRIGHTNESS Buttons Adjustment of the image brightness 5 recalibrate switch Button Cover...

Page 25: ...pproximately 5 seconds video of the thermal scene appears Figure 3 2 Switchboard of OTS 3 2 2 FOCUSING To focus the scope you need to adjust the diopter The scope has an adjustable eyepiece with a range of 2 to 6 diopter Simply turn the diopter 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 rotat...

Page 26: ...ate a digital zoom function When button is pushed first time the scope will display a scene magnified 2X After second pushing the magnification will changed to 4X Next pushing will reset the magnification to 1X 3 2 6 recalibrate switch Cover front lens with cap or hand and push button to recalibrate image Figure 3 4 Recalibrate Switch 3 2 7 Shut Down Operations To finish the work perform the follo...

Page 27: ...4 1 SECTION IV maintenance instructions ...

Page 28: ...ble 4 1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services SEQ NO ITEM TO CHECK CHECKING PROCEDURE NOT FULLY MISSION CAPABLE IF 1 Com pleteness 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 connector cap missing 3 Front Lens Cap Inspect for cuts tears and dirt Clean as required Cap torn or cut 4...

Page 29: ... is not loose Objective lens loose 8 Diopter Adjust ment Ring Check to ensure the ring cannot be moved along the sight body there is free rotation of the ring Diopter Adjustment ring able to move along sight body Diopter Adjustment ring cannot be rotate 9 Rubber Eye cup Inspect for cuts or tears Rubber Eye cup torn or cut AFTER CHECKING PROCEDURES 10 Replace protective covers on the lenses Remove ...

Page 30: ...ted except when malfunction and cause are obvious or is not corrected by listed 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 Battery is missing or improperly installed Insert battery or install correctly Battery is dea...

Page 31: ...PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTIVE ACTION The brightness of the image on the screen is low The batteries has a low voltage Replace the batteries Factory alignment broken Send the scope to the ser vice center ...

Page 32: ...sight body using only a clean soft cloth 2 Moisten the cloth with fresh water and gently wipe the exter nal 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 33: ...Storage To prepare the OTS for extended storage perform the following 1 Check the scope for serviceability as outlined in item 4 1 of this manual 2 Remove the batteries 3 Clean the scope and accessories 4 Replace all items in the case ...

Page 34: ...eplace it by ordering the corresponding part assembly from the Spare Parts List The amount and assortment of the spare parts needed should be arranged with each contract individually Figure A 1 OTS Scope Table A 1 OTS spare parts list PART NO DESCRIPTION FIG ITEM QTY AT 88841 000 Scope A1 AT 88831 001 Lens Cap A1 1 1 AT 88831 002 Front Lens Assembly A1 2 1 AT 88841 001 Housing A1 3 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7...

Page 35: ...10 CR123A type battery A1 1 Figure A 2 OTS Accessories Table A 2 OTS Accessories parts list PART NO DESCRIPTION FIG ITEM QTY AT 88832 000 Soft Case A2 1 1 AT 88833 000 RCA Video Cable A2 2 1 AT 88834 000 Hard Storage Case A2 3 1 AT 88836 000 Wrist Strap A2 4 1 AT 88837 000 Operator s Manual A2 5 1 AT 88838 000 Lens Tissue A2 6 1 AT 88843 000 Afocal 2X Lens A2 7 1 1 3 2 6 4 5 7 ...

Page 36: ...ffice 1341 San Mateo Avenue South San Francisco CA 94080 phone 800 910 2862 650 989 5100 fax 650 875 0129 European Office The following countries can use our toll free number 00 800 9102 8620 Austria France Germany Holland Italy Spain Sweden Switzerland For other countries please use 38 048 7770214 or 38 048 7770345 www atncorp com ...

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