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SPYRON Instruction Manual 2021

SPYRON

High Performance Night Vision Monocular

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

The world belongs to those who can see the beauty at night

Summary of Contents for ACTinBlack SPYRON

Page 1: ...SPYRON Instruction Manual 2021 1 SPYRON High Performance Night Vision Monocular INSTRUCTION MANUAL The world belongs to those who can see the beauty at night...

Page 2: ...ut the manual WARNING HIGHLIGHTS An operation or procedure which if not strictly observed could result in injury or death of personnel CAUTION HIGHLIGHTS An operation or procedure which if not strictl...

Page 3: ...ation 9 2 4 Eyecup Installation 9 2 5 Sacrificial Window Installation 10 2 6 J Arm Mount Installation 10 2 7 Installation of Weapon Mount optional 11 CHAPTER 3 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 3 1 Introduction...

Page 4: ...tion 19 4 3 Battery Removal 19 4 4 Cleaning the SPYRON 19 4 5 Cleaning the Optics 19 4 6 Checking for Damage and Corrosion 20 CHAPTER 5 TROUBLESHOOTING 5 1 Troubleshooting Procedures 21 APPENDIX A SPA...

Page 5: ...y the moon stars or night sky inverts the image and focuses that image on the image intensifier The image intensifier converts the captured light into a visible image and reinverts the image which can...

Page 6: ...s with the items listed here under 1 4 Standard kit parts illustration Item Description Quantity 1 Monocular Assembly 1 2 AA Alkaline Battery 1 3 Sacrificial Lens 1 4 J Arm 1 5 Operator Manual Digital...

Page 7: ...Alkaline or 1 AA Lithium L91 Battery Life AA Alkaline 40 hrs 21 C 70 F Battery Life Lithium 80 hrs 21 C 70 F Physical Data Monocular Dimensions 11cm x 6 4cm x 6 2cm Monocular Weight with battery tube...

Page 8: ...spect battery for bulging prior to use If the battery shows signs of bulging do not use WARNING Do not heat puncture disassemble short circuit incinerate attempt to recharge or otherwise tamper with t...

Page 9: ...ment minus end first 5 Replace battery cap by pushing and turning it clockwise Tighten it firmly to ensure a watertight seal Figure 2 1 Standard installations 2 4 Eyecup installation Perform the follo...

Page 10: ...the objective lens until it stops Turn the sacrificial window clockwise until it snaps into place 2 6 J Arm Mount Installation Install the head helmet mount adapter into the monocular by following th...

Page 11: ...is recommended to replace the eyecup with the shuttered eye guard during weapon mounted use 1 Orient the monocular and weapon mount as shown in figure 2 3 Be sure to align the connector on the weapon...

Page 12: ...urn until the knob clicks 4 Check the position of the monocular by holding the weapon in the normal firing position Adjust the fore aft position of the monocular as necessary by loosening the clamping...

Page 13: ...al circumstances and environments 3 2 Controls and indicators The SPYRON is designed to adjust for different users and corrects for most differences in eyesight CAUTION The SPYRON requires some ambien...

Page 14: ...the system gain from a minimum value of approximately 25 to a maximum value greater than 3 000 Objective Focus Focuses objective lens Adjusts for sharpest image of viewed object Diopter Adjustment Foc...

Page 15: ...nt for the clearest view of the image intensifier screen 4 Focus the objective lens while observing an object until the sharpest image is obtained 3 4 Operations with IR source WARNING The IR source i...

Page 16: ...l return to the ON position and the IR source will be powered OFF 3 5 Using the gain control Turn the gain control to provide the optimum illumination input to the eye Figure 3 2 Gain control 3 6 Oper...

Page 17: ...the monocular mounts and accessories after exposure to rain or high humidity and before storage 3 Do not store monocular in a wet carrying case 3 8 Operation in salt water areas After exposure to salt...

Page 18: ...e hard case ensure the SPYRON hard case is free of dirt dust and moisture 5 Place the monocular accessories and cleaning supplies back into the hard case It is best to place the items in their origina...

Page 19: ...ove battery and store in carrying case Close the battery compartment before cleaning 4 4 Cleaning the SPYRON When necessary use a moistened clean cloth to wipe the outside of the unit EXCEPT FOR THE O...

Page 20: ...from the lens Dry with a clean unused lens tissue 4 6 Checking for damage and corrosion As a general guideline conduct an inspection of the SPYRON accessories and the case after every use Look for he...

Page 21: ...ET OFF position and then ON Check for defective missing or improperly installed battery Replace battery or install correctly If SPYRON still fails to activate refer to higher level of maintenance IR s...

Page 22: ...cut off when exposed to high light Visual Perform the following test under daylight or bright room light not fluorescent light If damaged refer to higher level of maintenance Place the objective lens...

Page 23: ...t exposure to sunlight even when the tube is switched off Long exposure to bright light sources or laser beams Sudden black spots on the image Scratches on the objective lens due to adverse operating...

Page 24: ...her than pursuant to the applicable ACTinBlack Europe S A R L maintained or instructions or approval or have been subjected to any other kind of misuse or detrimental exposure or have been involved in...

Page 25: ...ponsibility that our product Product name SPYRON Trade name ACTinBlack to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the appropriate standards following the provisions of EMC Directive 2014...