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ARMASIGHT by FLIR
PVS-14
U S E R M A N U A L
TABLE 3-1. MONOCULAR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS
FUNCTIONS
Power Switch
Controls the monocular and IR source, ON or OFF.
RESET/ OFF
Same as system OFF.
Also resets monocular after high light cut-off.
ON
Monocular activated.
IR/ PULL
Turn the knob clockwise to momentarily activate the IR
source. For continuous operation of the IR, pull and turn the
knob clockwise from the ON position.
CAUTION
:
Do not use excessive force when operating the power switch.
Low Battery Indicator
The low battery indicator will blink on and off when there are less than 30
minutes of battery life remaining. It is visible through the eyepiece, just
outside the intensified field-of-view.
IR Source On Indicator
The IR Source On indicator will blink when the IR is activated. It is visible
through the eyepiece just outside the intensified field-of-view.
Gain Control
Adjusts 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
Focuses eyepiece lens for use without a need for glasses. Adjusts for
sharpest image of intensifier screen.
Eye Relief Adjustment
Adjusts the distance between your eye and the monocular.
Latch
Latch used for separation of monocular from head-mount/ helmet mount
adapter.
Battery Polarity
Indicators
This feature, molded into the battery housing, shows the proper orientation
of the battery. Some versions have a bubble molded into the top of the
battery house that indicates polarity.
NOTE:
Indicators showing that the battery is low and that the IR is active are both visible in the eyepiece
lens.
