Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product NV66-G2 Newcon Optik
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Operation Manual NIGHT VISION BI NOCULARS/ GOGGLES NV66 – G2 105 Spar ks Ave., Toro nto, ON, M 2H 2S5, Canada.
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ii IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read prior to activa tion. You have pu rchased a so phis ticated electronic device. To operate it properl y, please read this manual carefully. Ignoring the operation procedures described in this manual will void your warranty .
iii PRECAUTIONS NV66-G2 is a sophis ticated precise optical instrument equipped wit h electronics. It s hould be han dled with due care: Unit contai ns fragile c omponent s. Avoid i mpacts, dust, moisture and s harp changes of temperature. Do not touch the optical s urfaces other than for cleaning.
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. OVERVIE W ................................................................ 3 2. DELIVERY S ET ......................................................... 5 2.1 Standar d delivery set ................................ 5 2.2 Optional acces sories .
2 6. TROUBLESH OOTING ............................................18 6.1 No green light through eyepieces........... 18 6.2 Im age is unclear ..................................... 18 6.3 Im age flashes ......................................... 18 6.4 Condensation accum ulates on the parts .
3 1. OVERVIEW NV66-G2 (the unit) is optoelectronic gog gles intended for observation of objects a nd orie ntation at ni ght or under dark condit ions. T he unit is equippe d with a generation 2+ intensifier tube, which amplifies low light, such as moonlight , starli ght or ma n-made light .
4 Features Built-in infrared illuminator allows observ ation in total darkness (i.e. cave or dark ro om); Helmet m ount (opt ional) allo ws combat ant operations Flip/flop mechanism provid.
5 2. DELIVERY SET 2.1 Standard delivery set QUANTITY NV66-G2 unit with 1x lens and headgear 1 Lens cap 1 Neck strap 1 Soft case 1 Manual 1 Warranty card 1 AA battery 2 2.2 Optional acce ssories 3x, 4x, 5x, 8x lenses Hard case Lens cleaning kit Helmet m ount Exact Delivery Set is subject t o the specific contract terms.
6 3. SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 Unit specifications Image Intensifier Tube (IIT) 18 mm Gen. 2+ Apparent field of view 40 º Eye relief 15 mm 1x Objective focal length / F-number 27.5 mm / F1.2 4x, 5x, 8x Objective focal length, mm / F number 100 / F1.5, 130 / F2.
7 3.2 Main tube parameter s Image Intensifier Type (Generation/Grade) EPM66G2 Photocathode operating diameter 18 mm Photocathode type S-25 Photocathode sensitivity: Integral 450 A/ lm Spectral at .
8 3.3 Spatial frequency-cont rast charact eristic Frequency, lines/mm Contrast transfer coefficient 2.5 0.83 7.5 0.56 15.0 0.30 3.4 Field of view cleanness Allowed spot diameter, m I ZONE 0 - 5, 6.
9 4. UNIT DESIGN 1 - On-Off, IR switch 6 - Objective lens cover 2 - Mounting socket 7 - Objective lens 3 - Eyepiece adjustment ring 8 - Tightening screw 4 - Eyepieces 9 - Lever 5 - Battery comp artment cover 9 8 Fig.
10 5. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS 5.1 Installing battery Unpack the device. Unit is supp lied with battery not installed. Prior to installing the batter y, make sure the switch (1, Fig.1) is in the OFF position and the lens cap is on. Unscrew the battery compartment cover (5, Fig.
11 Fig.3 Low bat tery indi cator When the unit is ON user m ay see a circular indicator through the eyepiece (F ig. 3). It is hard ly noticeable when not active. Flashing indicates low batte ry. For uninterrupted operation keep fresh batteries ready and repl ace them on time.
12 5.4 Operating at night Take off the l ens cover (6, Fig.1) from t he lens (7, Fig .1). Turn on the d evice using sw itch (1, Fi g.1). If lig hting is insufficient, turn on the IR illuminato r by turning switch (1, Fig.1). The red i ndicator (Fig. 3 ) will go on.
13 5.6 Focusing To obtain sharp image at ot her distance ad just the lens focus (7, Fig.1) leavi ng eyepiece setting intact. You should be able to obtain a sharp image for dis tances from 0.
14 5.9 Installation of interchangeable lenses Do not apply an excessive force when changing the lenses. The following p rocedure is identical f or 1x, 4x, 5x or 8x lenses. 1. Make sure the unit is off. 2. Remove t he lens cap (6, Fig.1) . 3. Detach the current lens: hold the lens by its base (1, Fig.
15 Fig.4 NV66-G2 wit h 4x lens Fig.5 NV66-G2 wit h 8x lens.
16 5.10 Using opti onal helmet mount The unit can b e equipped wi th an opt ional he lmet m ount. This mount c an be customized to fit a variet y of existing helmet models. The mount is attached to a helmet with straps . 1 - Locking screw 3 - Flip/Flop adjusting screws 2 - Flip/Flop button 4 - Mount binding screw 1 2 3 4 Fig.
17 The unit is fixed to the mount by a locking screw (1, Fig. 7). To adjust the position of the unit to your eye level, use the screw (4, Fig. 7). To adjust the eye relief first loosen locking screw (1, Fig. 7) and set a com f ortable dist ance between the eyes and t he eyepiece; then tighten the locking screw back.
18 6. TROUBLESHOOTING 6.1 No green light through eyepieces Check that the batteries are installed prop erly. Check the charge of the batteries. Replace t he m if they are weak. 6.2 Image is unclear Check if the lenses are fogg y or dusty. Clean them if necessary.
19 6.5 Visibility decreased or disappeared Bright light sources (t he Moon, projectors or hea dlights) may cause visibility to degrade or even co mpletely disappear. Move t he device a way from t he light source immediately. The image will be restored within two minutes.
20 7. WARRANTY NEWCON warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanshi p for one year from the date of the original purchase, longer wa rranty is available, subject to the terms of the specific sales contract.
21 8. CUSTOMER SUPPORT Should you experience an y difficulties with your Newcon Optik product, consult this manual first. If the probl em rem ains, contact ou r custom er support department at +1(416) 663- 6963 or toll free at 1-877 -368- 6666 (North A merica only).
22 9. ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE Image intensifier tube serial number: _____________ ____________ _______________ ______ Min imu m Mea sur ed Resolution, lp/mm 45 Photocathode sensitiv ity, integral, .
23 NIGHT VISION DEVICE NV 66-G2 Unit serial number: _____________ ____________ _______________ ______ The unit complies with all technical specificatio ns and has passed the ins pection.
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