Armasight DAS01XX25MCSTA2 User Manual

MCS

Miniature Collimating Sight

USER’S MANUAL

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SAFETY SUMMARY

Before operating this product, study carefully this Manual.
Armasight MCS Miniature Collimating Sight is a precision electro-optical

instrument and requires careful handling. To avoid physical and equip­ment damage when using the MCS, follow all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and
NOTES.

Denition of the following alerts throughout this Manual:
WARNING — Identies a clear danger to the person operating the equip-

ment.

CAUTI ON — Identies risk of damage to the equipment.
NOTE — Ser ves to highlight essential procedures, conditions, statements,

or convey important instructional data to the user.

WARNING:

When installing the equipment on a weapon, be sure the weapon is
CLEAR and SAFE-ON before proceeding.

CAUTI ON:

Do not dismantle the equipment.
Keep the equipment clean. Protect it from moisture, sharp tempera-

ture drops and shocks.
DO NOT over-adjust the controls by forcing them beyond their end

of travel.
DO NOT leave the equipment switched on during stops in operation.
Do not store the equipment with the battery still in it.
Dry thoroughly each item before replacing into the storage carton.

NOTES:

Zero the weapon prior to installation and boresight adjustment of the
MCS.

We provid e the informat ion in this manu al for the intr oduction pu rpose only; t he contents
may unde rgo furthe r changes wi th no commitm ent by Armasi ght to keep c ustomers not i­ed abou t the same.

Armasig ht assumes n o responsibi lity for any misprints or other mistakes tha t may be co n­tained i n the present.

©2012 Armasight. All ri ght reserved .

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1. DESCRIPTION AND DATA

1.1 DESCRIPTION

The Armasight MCS (Miniature Collimating Sight) is a micro-LED collimat­ing sight ideal for “both-eyes open”, rapid-target acquisition. The MCS is
rugged, lightweight, and is designed to mount onto many existing optics
as well as MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny and Weaver-st yle rails.

The Armasight MCS is the only sight in its class and on the market that fea­tures a dual-reticle pattern. The user can select a 3.5 MOA “Dot” reticle or a 20
MOA “Ring” reticle pattern, depending on mission requirements. The MCS is
compatible with night vision devices of all generations. Reticle intensity is
regulated by an automatic brightness control sensor, which can be overrid­den by the user and turned to maximum brightness mode if required.

The MCS is designed to signicantly improve the accuracy and ecienc y of
virtually any weapon, from handguns and pistols to assault ries and light
machine guns. The compact size and versatility of the MCS make it an ideal
secondary or backup optical sight. Accurate and reliable, the Armasight
MCS features 1.2 MOA/click windage and 1.5 MOA/click adjustments. A
unique optical design allows for a parallax-free, “always on the center”
reticle.

The MCS is waterproof; it has been tested against salt fog, dust, and vibra­tion. It has been drop-tested and mounted on a variety of rearms as they
red thousands of rounds. The Armasight MCS complies with MIL-STD 810 G
standards. The MCS features a unique pivot lens cover that has anti-reec­tive coating, and it works on a single, easy to replace CR2032 3V battery.

1.2 KEY FEATURES

Tactile click stops for windage & elevation adjustments

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A switchable 3.5 MOA dot to 20 MOA ring reticle pattern

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Automatic brightness control of the reticle based on the target

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area brightness
Rapid target acquisition

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True night vision compatible mode

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User congurable open or tube sight mode

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Riescope mounted or weaver mounted variations

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Battery change with no change in zero

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Large heads-up display with wide eld of view

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Parallax-free performance

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Submersible in up to 10m (33 ft) of water

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Push-button controls for reticle switching, manual override of

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auto brightness, night vision mode, and on/o function
Anti-reective coatings on lens covers, to maintain covertness

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Limited Two-Year Warranty

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1.3 SPECIFICATIONS

Magnication 1x

Exit Pupil 20x15 mm

Eye Relief from 100 to 500 mm

Parallax (at 100 m) less than 0.5 MOA*

Windage & Elevation Adjustment
Range

Windage Adjustment Accuracy 1 click=1.5 MOA (45 mm at 100 m)

Elevation Adjustment Accuracy 1 click=1.2 MOA (36 mm at 100 m)

Reticle Pattern Conguration Red Dot / Circle (interchangeable)

Reticle Pattern Size:

- Dot

- Circle

Reticle Brightness Adjustment Auto / Manual (MAX or MIN positions)

Power Supply 3V Lithium Batter y (CR2032)

Batter y Life (with Dot Pattern):

- at MIN Brightness Mode

- at MAX Brightness Mod

Operating Temp from -40°C to +50°C

Waterproof 10 m for 1 hour

Mounting System for Picatinny Rail or

Dimensions 48x40x47 mm (ver. for Picatinny rail)

Weight 65 g

* MOA = Minute of Angle

±1. 5°

3.5 MOA (10 cm at 100 m)
20 MOA (60 cm at 100 m)

20 000 hours
250 hours

for ACOG 4x32 (Trijicon) riescope

48x44x52 mm (ver. for ACOG 4x32)

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1.4 LOCATION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS

LENS

COVER

IMAGE

WINDOW

LEFT

BUTTON

ELE VATI ON

ADJUSTMENT

RIGHT

BUTTON

WINDAGE

ADJUSTMENT

PROTECTIVE

COVER

PHOTO SENSO R

Figure 1. MCS Components

BAT TER Y
HOLDER

MOUNTING

SCREW

2. SAFETY, CARE AND HANDLING

WEAPON SAFETY: Prior to mounting the MCS on your weapon, verify that

the weapon is cleared. If you are not sure how to clear your weapon, please
see the accompanying operator’s manual for the weapon platform that
you using to mount the sight.

FCC COMPLIANCE: The MCS complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Op­eration is subject to the following conditions: (1) this device may not cause
harmful interference; and, (2) this device must accept any interference re­ceived, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

When a sudden increase in resistance is felt in the elevation or windage
adjustment shafts, the end of the adjustment range has been reached. Do

not turn the adjustments any farther or serious damage may occur to
the sight.

Never clean the glass surface with a dry cloth or paper towel; always damp ­en the glass surfaces prior to cleaning.

All moving parts of the sight are permanently lubricated. Do not tr y to lu­bricate them.

Do not use deteriorated or corroded batteries. Inspect batteries for rips,
tears, dents, or cuts in their casing. If you nd any leakage on the battery, it
could adversely aect operation of the sight.

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