Armasight DACCIPHBB01NTS1 User Manual

CIPHER
Digital Night Vision Clip-on System
OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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SAFETY SUMMARY
Before operating this product, you must carefully study this Operation and Maintenance Manual.
The Armasight Cipher Digital Night Vision Clip-on System is a precision electro-optical instrument and requires careful handling. To avoid physical danger to the user and damage to the equipment, follow all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and NOTES.
Below are denitions of the alerts that will appear throughout this Manual:
WARN ING – Identies a clear danger to the person operating the equipment.
CAUTI ON – Identies risk of damage to the equipment.
NOTE – Highlights essential procedures, conditions, and statements, or conveys important instruc-
tional data to the user.
The information provided in this manual is for familiarization purposes only. The contents may undergo further changes with no commitment by Armasight© to notify customers of any updates. Armasight© assumes no responsibility for any misprints or other errors that this manual may contain.
©2013 by Armasight. Al l rights reserved.
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WARNING:
When installing the equipment on a weapon, verify that the weapon is clear and that the safety is on before proceeding.
WARNING:
This product contains natural rubber latex, which may cause allergic reactions! The FDA
has reported an increase in the number of deaths that are associated with an apparent sensitiv­ity to natural latex proteins. If you are allergic to latex, it is a good idea to learn which products contain it and strictly avoid exposure to those products.
WARNING:
It is recommended that you use an eyecup on the eyepiece of the day scope. This will allowfor comfort and adjustment. It will also prevent light from escaping through the eyepiece and alert­ing other NVD users to your location.
CAUTION:
Although the equipment is highly resistant to damage from light overload, DO NOT point it, either powered or inoperative, directly at the sun or any other source of high-intensity light that the unprotected human eye cannot tolerate (such as welding arc). To prevent inadvertent exposure to these light sources, never leave the equipment unsupervised with the objective lens cap removed.
CAUTION:
• Donotdismantletheequipment.
• Keeptheequipmentclean.Protectitfrommoisture,dramatictemperaturedrops,andelec-
trical shocks.
• DONOTdroporhittheequipment.
• DONOTforcetheequipmentcontrolspasttheirstoppingpoints.
• DONOTleavetheequipmentactivatedduringbreaksinoperation.
• Verifythattheequipmentisobeforeinstallingabattery.
• Toavoidlosingunsaveddata,DONOTremovethebatteriesordisconnectanexternalpower
source while the Cipher is on.
• Donotstoretheequipmentwiththebatteriesstillinit.
• Thoroughlycleananddryeachitembeforestoringtheminthecarryingcase.
• Toavoiddeformationordamage,removethelightsuppressorfromtheCipherbeforeplac-
ing the equipment in storage.
• Scope MountingSystemsare not recommended for installing the Cipher on rearms with
vigorous recoil (0.308 Win or stronger).
NOTES:
• Optical axesofthe Cipher anddayscope should align.Itis notrecommended forthedis­tancebetweentheaxestoexceed 3mm.Ifthe dierenceintheaxisheights ofthe Cipher
and day scope above the weapon rail exceeds 3 mm, you will need to replace the day scope mounting rings or monoblock.
• Inadvertentsundamageisnotconsideredadefectinmaterialorworkmanship,andisthere­fore not covered in the product warranty.
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LIST OF CONTENTS
TITLE PAGE
Safety Summary 2 List of Contents 4 List of Figures 5 List of Tables 6 How to Use This Manual 6
1. INTRODUCTION 7
1.1 General Information 7
1.1.1 Type of Manual 7
1.1.2 Model Number and Equipment Name 7
1.1.3 Purpose of Equipment 7
1.1.4 Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations 8
1.2 Warranty Information and Registration 8
1.2.1 Warranty Information 8
1.2.2 Limitation of Liability 8
1.2.3 Product Warranty Registration 9
1.2.4 Obtaining Warranty Service 9
1.3 List of Abbreviations 10
2. DESCRIPTION AND DATA 11
2.1 System Description 11
2.2 Cipher Specications 12
2.3 Standard Components 14
2.4 Optional Equipment 17
2.5 Key Features 18
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 19
3.1 Installation and Mounting 19
3.1.1 Battery Installation 19
3.1.2 Installing the Cipher on a Picatinny/Weaver Rail 19
3.1.3 Clamping Device Adjustment 21
3.1.4 Installing the Cipher on a Weapon Using the Optional FSRS System 21
3.1.5 Installing the Cipher on the Lens of a Day Scope 23
3.1.6 Installing the Light Suppressor for a Day Scope 25
3.1.7 Fastening an Advanced Wireless Remote Control to a Weapon 25
3.1.8 Mounting a Platform Ring to the Cipher 26
3.1.9 Installing Additional Equipment on the Cipher 27
3.1.10 Connecting an External Video Recorder/Display to the Cipher 27
3.1.11 Connecting an External Power Source to the Cipher 27
3.1.12 Installing an IR Illuminator on the Cipher 27
3.1.13 Installing the 3x magnier 28
3.2 Controls and Display Indications 29
3.2.1 Cipher Controls 29
3.2.2 IR Illuminator Controls 31
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3.3 Operating Procedures 31
3.3.1 Operating the Cipher 31
3.3.2 Operating an IR Illuminator 32
3.3.3 Cipher Shut-Down 32
4. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 34
4.1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 34
4.1.1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) 34
4.2 Operator Troubleshooting 36
4.3 Maintenance 37
4.3.1 General 37
4.3.2 Cleaning Procedures 37
4.3.3 Battery Removal and Replacement 37
4.4 Return Instructions 38
APPENDIX 39
A. List of Spare Parts 39 B. Product Warranty Registration Card 41
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE TITLE PAGE
2-1 Cipher Digital Night Vision Clip-on System 12 2-2 Cipher Standard Components 15 2-3 Optional Equipment 17 3-1 Battery Installation 19 3-2 The Cipher Fully Assembled with the Mount 20
3-3 The Cipher Mounted in Front of a Day Scope 20 3-4 Mount. Top View 21 3-5 Mount. Underside View 21 3-6 Optional FSRS System. Component Parts 22 3-7 Day Scope Mounted in FSRS System 22 3-8 The Cipher and Day Scope Mounted in FSRS System 23 3-9 The Cipher Installed on the Lens of a Day Scope 24 3-10 Scope Mounting System 24 3-11 Estimation of the SMS Turning Angle 25 3-12 Light Suppressor for a Day Scope 25 3-13 Advanced Wireless Remote Control 26 3-14 The Cipher Fully Assembled with the Platform Ring 26 3-15 Platform Ring 26 3-16 IR Illuminator 27 3-17 IR Illuminator. Battery Installation 28 3-18 The Cipher with a 3x Magnier 28 3-19 Cipher Controls 29 3-20 Button Control Panel 30 3-10 IR Illuminator Controls 31 4-1 Remote Control. Battery Installation 38 A-1 Cipher Spare Part List 39
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE TITLE PAGE
2-1 System Description 12
2-2 System Data 12
2-3 Mechanical Data 13
2-4 Optical Data 13
2-5 Electrical Data 13
2-6 Environmental Data 13
2-7 IR Illuminators Data 14
2-8 Scope Mounting Systems Data 14
2-9 Cipher Standard Components 15
2-10 Optional Equipment 17
3-1 Controls and Indicators 29
3-2 Button Controls 30
3-3 IR Illuminator Controls 31
4-1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 34
4-2 Operator Troubleshooting 36
A-1 Cipher Spare Parts List 39
HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL
USAGE
You must familiarize yourself with the entire manual before operating the equipment. Read the entire maintenance checklist before performing maintenance. Follow all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, and NOTES.
MANUAL OVERVIEW
The Manual contains sections on operating and maintaining the Cipher Digital Night Vision Clip-on System.
Throughout this Manual, the Cipher Digital Night Vision Clip-on System will be referred to as the Cipher or the equipment.
A List of Spare Parts is in Appendix A. The Product Warranty Registration Card is in Appendix B.
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INTRODUCTION
1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1.1 TYPE OF MANUAL
Operation and Maintenance (including List of Spare Parts).
1.1.2 MODEL NUMBER AND EQUIPMENT NAME
Armasight Cipher High Performance Digital Night Vision Clip-On System.
1.1.3 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT
The Cipher is a Digital Night Vision system intended to be used in conjunction with a daytime sight or riescope (hereafter referred to as a “day scope”). When mounted on a weapon in front of an existing
dayscope,theCipheraddsnightvisioncapabilitiestothescope,andwithoutaectingtheboresight.
The Armasight Cipher provides excellent target acquisition and aiming capabilities for the demand­ing spor ts shooter, game hunter, military, law enforcement, or security personnel. Based on the high­sensitivity CCD array, the Armasight Cipher eliminates the traditional requirement of removing your existing day scope from your rie, to replace it with a dedicated night vision sight (which would also involve re-zeroing). The Cipher mounts in front of any standard day optical sight.
Factory bore-sighted to tolerances of less than 1 MOA, no re-zeroing is required. The Cipher allows the user to maintain consistent eye relief and shooting position, and because the user views his own day scope’s reticle (which he is familiar with), no re-training is required.
The Cipher is compatible with most commercial and military specication day scopes or binoculars, and ts any Picatinny, MIL-STD-1913, or Weaver rail via the quick-release mount.
Optional adapters make it possible to mount the Cipher directly to the objective lens of a variety of day scopes and binoculars.
The Cipher is powered by two CR 123A (2×3V) batteries. An external 6 VDC/1 A power source can also be used to power the Cipher.
The Cipher can be controlled by a wireless remote control that fastens to the weapon. A detachable long-range IR illuminator provides additional lighting and enables the use of the Cipher
in extremely low light conditions or total darkness. The Cipher is equipped with a standard video input/output function for connecting to an external vid-
eo display, which allows the user to monitor or record for in-eld documentation or training purposes. This also allows the transmission of images from a remote display to the Cipher’s built-in display.
The Cipher can be used in conjunction with other Armasight equipment, such as the Recorder DT Digi­tal Video Recorder and the MCS Miniature Collimating Sight, which is mounted on the Cipher’s Picat­inny/Weaver side rail or detachable platform ring.
Extremely reliable and versatile, the Cipher is a useful multifunctional addition to any security or hunt­ing equipment.
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NOTE:
The Cipher can also be installed in front of the viewnders of various instruments to widen the operational illumination range.
1.1.4 REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS
User recommendations for improvements to the device are encouraged. Mail your comments to: Armasight Inc. 815 Dubuque Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 USA Or, send an email to info@armasight.com.
1.2 WARRANTY INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION
1.2.1 WARRANTY INFORMATION
This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover the battery, nor does it protect against damage due to loss, misuse or mishandling.
In the event a defect that is covered by the foregoing warranty occurs during the applicable period stated above, Armasight, at its option, will either repair or replace the product, and such action on the part of Armasight shall be the full extent of Armasight’s liability, and the Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy. This warranty does not cover a product (a) used in other than its normal and customary man­ner; (b) subjected to misuse; (c) subjected to alterations, modications or repairs by the Customer of by any party other than Armasight without prior written consent of Armasight; (d) special order or “close-out” merchandise or merchandise sold “as-is” by either Armasight or the Armasight dealer; or (e) merchandise that has been discontinued by the manufacturer and either parts or replacement units are not available due to reasons beyond the control of Armasight. Armasight shall not be responsible for any defects or damage that in Armasight’s opinion is a result from the mishandling, abuse, mis­use, improper storage or improper operation, including use in conjunction with equipment which is electrically or mechanically incompatible with or of inferior quality to the product, as well as failure to maintain the environmental conditions specied by the manufacturer.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. Any breach of this warranty shall be waived unless the customer noties Armasight at the address noted below within the applicable warranty period.
The customer understands and agrees that except for the foregoing warranty, no other warranties written or oral, statutory, expressed or implied, including any implied warranty of merchantability or tness for a particular purpose, shall apply to the product. All such implied warranties are hereby and expressly disclaimed.
1.2.2 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
Armasight will not be liable for any claims, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses, damages or liabilities arising out of the use of this product. Operation and use of the product are the sole responsi­bility of the Customer. Armasight’s sole undertaking is limited to providing the products and services outlined herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement. The provision of prod­ucts sold and services performed by Armasight to the Customer shall not be interpreted, construed, or regarded, either expressly or implied, as being for the benet of or creating any obligation toward any third party of legal entity outside Armasight and the Customer; Armasight’s obligations under this Agreement extend solely to the Customer.
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Armasight’s liability hereunder for damages, regardless of the form or action, shall not exceed the fees or other charges paid to Armasight by the customer or customer’s dealer. Armasight shall not, in any event, be liable for special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including, but not limited to, lost income, lost revenue, or lost prot, whether such damages were foreseeable or not at the time of purchase, and whether or not such damages arise out of a breach of warranty, a breach of agreement, negligence, strict liability or any other theory of liability.
1.2.3 PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION
In order to validate the warranty on your product, Armasight must receive a completed Product War­ranty Registration Card for each unit, or the Customer can complete a warranty registration on our website, at www.armasight.com. Please complete the included form (Appendix B) and immediately mail it to our Service Center:
Armasight Inc. 815 Dubuque Avenue South San Francisco, CA 94080 USA
1.2.4 OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
To obtain warranty service on your unit, the End-user must notify Armasight’s service department by sending an email to service@armasight.com, in order to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA#).
When returning merchandise, please take or send the product to our service center at the address above, postage paid, with a copy of your sales receipt. All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct postage; Armasight will not be responsible for improper postage, or missing/ damaged mer­chandise during shipment.
When sending any product back, please clearly mark the RMA# on the outside of the shipping box. Please include a letter that indicates your RMA#, Name, Return Address, reason for service return, Con­tact information (such as a valid telephone number and/or email address) and proof of purchase(s) that will help us to establish the valid start date of the warranty. Product merchandise returns that do not have an RMA# listed may be refused or be subject to a signicant delay in processing.
Estimated Warranty service time is 10-20 business days. The End-user/Customer is responsible for post­age to Armasight for warranty service. Armasight will cover return postage/shipping to continental USA End-users/Customers after the warranty repair is complete only if product is covered by afore­mentioned warranty. Armasight will return the product after warranty service by domestic ground service and/or domestic mail. Should any other shipping/ international shipping method be requested or required, the postage/shipping fee will be the responsibility of the End-user/Customer.
1.3 LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
µm micrometer AWREC Advanced Wireless Remote Control C Celsius (Centigrade) CCW counterclockwise CW clockwise F Fahrenheit FFC Flat Field Correction FL Focal Length FSRS Front Scope Rail System g gram H Height hr hour in inch kg kilogram L Length lbs pounds m meter mA milliampere mils milliradians min minute mm millimeter MOA Minute Of Angle NO. Number NTSC National Television Standards Committee OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer oz ounce PAL Phase Alternation Line PMCS Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services RMA# Return Merchandise Authorization number sec second SEQ sequence SMS Scope Mounting System SOA Second Of Angle SR Service Representative V Volt W Width
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DESCRIPTION AND DATA
2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Cipher consists of two primary parts: a CCD imaging device and a mount. The equipment comes as shown in Figure 2-1, with the mount secured to the body of the device.
The Cipher is a highly light-sensitive device. The Cipher sensor (CCD array) reacts to near-infrared and visible light, and converts the received light into electrical charges. The controlling circuit converts the entire contents of the two-dimensional array into a sequence of voltages that are processed into a continuous analog signal. As a result, the Cipher displays real-time, contrasting gray-scale images that correspond to the scene projected onto the focal plane of the sensor.
The main optical-electronic components of the Cipher include: an objective lens, an eyepiece, a gray­scale CCD camera, a display, a control card, and a button control panel. The image is projected by the output lens from the display to innity, and the resulting image is magnied when viewed through the day scope. As such, when the Cipher mounted in front of the day scope, it converts it into a night vision sight.
The Cipher has a digitally-controlled adjustment of display brightness. Because the Cipher displays in­formation on the current operating state (battery status, active function, etc.), eld operation is simple and convenient.
Manufactured for high tolerances, the Cipher has a lightweight and robust aluminum body. A side Picatinny/Weaver rail allows an optional Armasight DT Digital Video Recorder or other equip -
ment to be installed on the Cipher. A detachable Platform Ring makes it possible to mount additional equipment to the top of the Cipher,
such as an IR illuminator or Armasight MCS Miniature Collimating Sight. A standard NTSC video input/output connector enables an external video display (a monitor, TV) or
video recorder to be connected to the Cipher. An external 6 VDC/1 A power source can also be con­nected to the Cipher.
The Cipher’s quick-release mount ts any Picatinny, MIL-STD-1913, or Weaver weapon rail. The mount’s lever-cam clamping device ensures easy, quick, and reliable mounting and removal.
The Cipher is powered by two CR 123A (2×3V) batteries. The Cipher is shown in Figure 2-1. The ITEM NO. column of Table 2-1 indicates the number used to
identify items in Figure 2-1.
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7
6
5
4
3
1
2
9
8
10
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FIGURE 21. CIPHER DIGITAL NIGHT VISION CLIPON SYSTEM
TABLE 21. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
ITEM DESCRIPTION ITEM DESCRIPTION
1 Body 8 Output Lens
2 Mount 9 Output Lens Cap
3 Raiser
4 Objective Lens Cap
5 Objective Lens
6 Button Control Panel
10
Turn-pull Switch
11
Connector (closed with a Cap)
12
Side Picatinny/Weaver Rail
13
Platform Ring
7 Battery Cap
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2.2 CIPHER SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE 22. SYSTEM DATA
ITEM DATA
Magnication Unity (1x)
CCD Camera High-rate High Resolution Near-IR Hypersensitive
Pixel CCD Array Format 768×492
CCD Array Spectral Response 0.4 to 1.1 µm
Resolution, mrad 56 SOA
Display Type OLED
Pixel Display Format 640×480
Display Brightness Discretely Adjustable to 8 Levels
Turn-on Time, max 3 sec
Analog Input/ Output Format NTSC
Output Resolution 640×480 pixels
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TABLE 23. MECHANICAL DATA
ITEM DATA
Weapon Mount Type Picatinny, MIL-STD-1913, or Weaver Rails
Overall Dimensions (w/ Mount) 202×67×80mm (7.9”×2.6”×3.2“ )
Height of the Cipher Axis above Picatinny/Weaver Rail
40 mm (1.57 in)
Weight (w/ Mount, w/o Batteries) 0.58 kg (1.3 lbs)
TABLE 24. OPTICAL DATA
ITEM DATA
Field of View (horizontal x vertical) 10° x 8°
Objective Focal Length 27 mm
Objective F-number 1:1.2 5
Entrance Pupil Diameter 21 mm
Exit Pupil Diameter 25 mm
Eye Relief 45-55 mm
Focusing Range 5m to innity
TABLE 25. ELECTRICAL DATA
ITEM DATA
Battery Two CR123A (2×3V)*
Current Consumption, maximum 500 mA
Battery Life at 20 °C (68 °F) up to 3 hr
External Power Supply 6 VDC/ 1 А
* Any CR123 type rechargeable batteries with voltage 3.0V can be used
TABLE 26. ENVIRONMENTAL DATA
ITEM DATA
Operating Temperature -40 to +50 °C (-40 to +122 °F)
Storage Temperature -50 to +70 °C (-58 to +158 °F)
Recoil Resistance 700g
Immersion 10 m for 30 min
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TABLE 27. IR850W ILLUMINATORS DATA
ITEM DATA
IR Emitter Type LED
Power 500 mW
Peak Wavelength 850 nm
Illumination Range up to 500 m
Divergence 2 to 30°
Battery Single CR123А Lithium battery (3V) or CR123 type re-
chargeable battery (with voltage from 3.0V to 3.7V)
Battery Life at 20 °C (68 °F) From 1.5 hr (Full Power) to 10 hr (1/4 Power)
Overall Dimensions (with Mount) 120×42×38 mm (4.7”×1.6”×1.5”)
Weight (with Mount, without Battery) 102 g (3.6 oz)
Operating Temperature -30 to +50°С (-22 to 122°F)
Storage Temperature -50 to +70°С (-58 to 158°F)
Environmental Rating Water Resistant
TABLE 28. SCOPE MOUNTING SYSTEM DATA
SCOPE
MOUNTING
SYSTEM
Scope Mounting System 1
Scope Mounting System 2
WEIGHT,
G
OVERALL
DIMENS IONS,
MM
53 39.5×43×52.4
61 44×49×62
DIAMETER OF THE INS ERTS,
MM
25,4
30,0
38,0
42,0
CLEAR APER TURE OF DAY SCOPE LEN S,
MM
20; 24
32; 36
EXAMPLE OF THE SCOPES
Leupold 1,5-5x20 PR
Leupold 1,5-5x20 MR/T M2;
Zeiss 1,1-4x24T
Meopta Artemis 2000 4x32
Leupold Mark 4 3-9x36;
Leupold Mark 4 2,5-8x36;
Kahles4x36
Scope Mounting System 3
71 4 4 × 57. 5 ×7 1
46,7
48,0
40; 42
Leupold 3,5-10x40;
Leupold VX-II 3-9x40
Zeiss 1,5-6x42;
Swarovski PV-N 2,5-10x42
48,7-49, 0 Meopta Artemis 3000 3-9x42;
49,5 Meopta Artemis 3000 4-12x40
50,0 Schmidt&Bender 10x42
Scope Mounting System 4
Scope Mounting System 6
82 44x65.5x79
93 44x70.5x84 62,0 56
56,0
57, 0 Schmidt&Bender 3-12x50
50
58,7
Zeiss 2,5 10x50
Leupold 4.4-14x50;
Leupold VX-III 3,5-10x50
Zeiss 3-12x56;
Swarovski 2,5-10x56;
KahlesCSX3-12x56
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