Armasight IAIR002LP000001 User Manual

DRAKOS

Laser Aiming/Illumination Devices

DRAKOS IR LASER POINTER
DRAKOSI IR LASER POINTER & IR LED ILLUMINATOR
DRAKOSII IR LASER POINTER & VISIBLE RED LASER POINTER

OPERATION AND

MAINTENANCE MANUAL

SAFETY SUMMARY

Before operating this product, carefully study this Operation and
Maintenance Manual.

The Drakos Laser Aiming Device (LAD) is a precision electro-optical instru­ment, and requires careful handling. To avoid physical danger or equipment
damage when operating the Drakos, follow all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS and
NOTES.
Below you will nd denitions of the following alerts that 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 — Serves to highlight essential procedures, conditions, state-

ments, or convey important instructional data to the user.

We provide the informatio n in this manual for introductor y and instruc tional purposes
only; the conte nts may undergo fur ther changes with no comm itment by Armasight
to notif y customers of those c hanges.

Armasight assumes no res ponsibility f or any misprints or other mist akes that may be
containe d in this manual.

©2013 Armasight. All rights rese rved.

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WARNING:

Remember to reinstall the safet y lock screw after you have complet-•
ed operation.

The light from the equipment’s IR laser emitter(s) is invisible to the •
naked eye. However, the light can be detected by all night vision de­vices (NVD). To reduce the risk of detection, avoid prolonged activa­tion of the IR laser(s).

The IR light is more detectable by other NVDs when used in smoke, •
fog and rain. Avoid prolonged activation of the IR laser(s) in these
conditions.

WARNING:

When installing the equipment on a weapon, be sure the weapon is •
CLEAR and that the SAFETY is on before proceeding.

Take note of the laser safety warning label sticker located near the •
laser emission aperture. NEVER REMOVE this sticker, which identies
laser wavelengths, laser output power sources, and the safety class
of the equipment according to the IEC 60825-1:2007 standard.

NEVER LOOK INTO THE LASER BEAM.•
DO NOT leave the Drakos activated when not in active use.•
When adjusting the equipment boresight, beware of reections •

from optical surfaces.

CAUTION:

Do not dismantle the equipment.•
Keep the equipment clean. Protect it from moisture, dramatic tem-•

perature changes, and electric shocks.
DO NOT drop or hit the equipment.•
DO NOT force the equipment controls past their stopping points.•
Do not store the equipment with the battery still installed.•
Thoroughly clean and dry each item before replacing them in the •

storage carton.

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NOTES:

Remember to zero your weapon prior to installing the Drakos or ad-•
justing the boresight.

To operate the Drakos’ IR channel(s), you will need to wear night vi-•
sion goggles (NVG).

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LIST OF CONTENTS

TITLE PAGE

Safety Summary 2

List of Contents 5

List of Figures 6

List of Tables 7

How to Use This Manual 7

Chapter 1. INTRODUCTION 8

1.1 General Information 8

1.1.1 Type of Manual 8

1.1.2 Equipment Name and Let ter Designation 8

1.1.3 Purpose of Equipment 8

1.1.4 Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations 9

1.2 Warranty Information and Registration 9

1.3 List of Abbreviations 12

Chapter 2. DESCRIPTION AND DATA 13

2.1 System Description 13

2.2 Specications 16

2.3 Standard Components 17

2.4 Key Features 18

Chapter 3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 19

3.1 Installation and Mounting 19

3.1.1 Battery Installation 19

3.1.2 Mounting the LAD on a Picatinny/Weaver Weapon Rail 20

3.1.3 Clamping Device Adjustment 21

3.1.4 Fastening a Remote Control Unit to a Weapon 21

3.2 Controls 22

3.3 Operating Procedures 24

3.3.1 Boresight Adjustment Procedure 24

3.3.2 Operating Procedure 25

3.3.3 LAD Shut-Down 26

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Chapter 4. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 27

4.1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 27

4.2 Operator Troubleshooting 30

4.3 Maintenance 31

4.3.1 General 31

4.3.2 Cleaning Procedures 31

4.3.3 Boresight Testing 32

4.3.4 Battery Removal and Replacement 32

APPENDIX A. Product Warranty Registration Card 34

APPENDIX B. List of Spare Parts 35

LIST OF FIGURES

FIGURE TI TLE PAGE

2-1a Laser Aiming Device. Drakos 14

2-1b Laser Aiming Device. Drakos-I 14

2-1c Laser Aiming Device. Drakos-II 14

2-1d Laser Aiming Device 15

2-2 Standard Components 17

3-1 Battery Installation 19

3-2 Positions of the Adapter in the Bat tery Cap 19

3-3 LAD Installed on a Picatinny Weapon Rail 20

3-4 Mount. Cam Lever 20

3-5 Mount. Underside View 21

3-6 Remote Control Unit 21

3-7 Controls 22

4-1 Remote Control Unit. Battery Installation 32

B-1 Spare Parts 35

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LIST OF TABLES

TABLE TITLE PAGE

1-1 Drakos Series. Function Denition 8

2-1 System Description 15

2-2 Mechanical Data 16

2-3 Optical Data 16

2-4 Electrical Data 17

2-5 Environmental Data 17

2-6 Standard Components 18

3-1 Controls 22

3-2 Operation Modes 23

4-1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 28

4-2 Operator Troubleshooting 30

B-1 Spare Parts List 35

HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

USAGE

You must familiarize yourself with the entire manual before operating the
equipment. Before performing any kind of maintenance on your device,
read the section on maintenance in its entirety. Follow all WARNINGS, CAU­TIONS, and NOTES.

MANUAL OVERVIEW

This manual contains sections on operating and maintaining the Drakos se­ries laser aiming devices.

Throughout this manual, the Drakos Laser Aiming Device will be referred to
as the LAD, “the device” or “the equipment”.

The Product Warranty Registration Card is located in Appendix A.
The List of Spare Parts appears in Appendix B.

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INTRODUCTION

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1.1 TYPE OF MANUAL

Operation and Maintenance (including a List of Spare Par ts).

1.1.2 MODEL NUMBER AND EQUIPMENT NAME

Drakos Laser Aiming Device. IR Laser Pointer Class I with Quick-Release

Mount (QRM) and Wireless Remote Control.
Drakos-I Laser Aiming Device. Dual Channel: IR 850 Laser Pointer Class I &

IR LED 850 Illuminator with QRM and Wireless Remote Control.
Drakos-II Laser Aiming Device. Dual Channel: IR 850 Laser Pointer Class I &

Visible Red Laser Pointer Class II with QRM and Wireless Remote Control.

1.1.3 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT

The Drakos series LAD is a versatile laser aiming system intended for using on
weapons equipped with a Picatinny MIL-STD-1913 or Weaver rail.

The equipment is available with a red or infrared aiming laser, as well as in
two-channel versions that combine two aiming lasers or an aiming laser with
an IR illuminator. For a detailed list of the LAD’s functions, see Table 1-1.

TABLE 11. DRAKOS SER IES. FUNCTIO N DEFINITION

MODEL

Drakos 1 IR Laser Pointer (4 output levels)

Drakos-I 2

Drakos-II 2

NUMBER O F

LASER CHANNELS

1 - IR Laser Pointer (2 output levels)
2 - IR LED Illuminator (2 output levels)
1 - IR Laser Pointer (2 output levels)
2 - Visible Red Laser Pointer (2 output levels)

FUNCTION

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The adjustable laser output ensures easy and accurate aiming in a wide
range of ambient light.

The IR aiming channel is intended for use at night (under moonlight, star­light conditions, etc.), in poor visibilit y, and in changing light conditions. The
long-range IR illuminator should be used when there is little-to-no ambient
light.

Night vision goggles are required when using the IR channels.
The LAD is adjustable for elevation and windage and may be removed and

reinstalled on the weapon without readjusting the boresight.
The device is powered by a single AA or CR123A battery and equipped with

a wireless remote control.

1.1.4 REPORTING EQUIPMENT IMPROVEMENT
RECOMMENDATIONS

Recommendations from the user 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 [e-mail].

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. In the event that a defect covered by the below war­ranty occurs during the applicable period stated above, Armasight, at its
discretion, will either repair or replace the product; such action on the part
of A rmasi ght sh all b e the f ull ex tent of Arm asigh t’s li abil ity, a nd the Custo m­er’s sole and exclusive reparation. This warranty does not cover a product if
it has (a) been used in ways other than its normal and customar y manner;
(b) subjected to misuse; (c) subjected to alterations, modications or repairs
by the Customer or by any party other than Armasight without prior written
consent of Armasight; (d) special order or “close-out” merchandise or mer­cha ndise sold “a s-is” by eit her Ar masig ht or the A rmasi ght de aler; or (e) me r-

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chandise 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 view are a result from the mishandling, abuse, misuse,
improper storage or improper operation of the device, including use in
conjunction with equipment that 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. CUSTOMER IS
HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT DURING DAYLIGHT
HOURS OR UNDER ANY EXCESSIVE LIGHT CONDITIONS MAY PERMANENTLY
DAMAGE THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE UNIT AND SAID DAMAGE
WILL NOT BE COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY. This warranty is extended
only to the original purchaser. Any breach of this warranty shall be enforced
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,
ei the r ex pres sly or i mpl ied , as b ein g fo r the ben et of o r cre ati ng a ny ob lig a­tion toward any third party of legal entity outside Armasight and the Cus­tomer; Armasight’s obligations under this Agreement extend solely to the
Customer. 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.

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1.2.3 PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION

In order to validate the warranty on your product, Armasight must receive a
co mple ted Pro duc t War rant y Re gis tra tio n Car d fo r eac h uni t, o r the Cus tom ­er can complete a warranty registration on our website, at www.armasight.
com. Please complete the included form (Appendix C) 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 (Customer) must no­tify the Armasight service department via email. Send any requests to ser­[e-mail] to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization num­ber (RMA). When returning any device, please take in the product to your
retailer, or send the product, postage paid and with a copy of your sales re­ceipt, to Armasight Corporation’s service center at the address listed above.
All merchandise must be fully insured with the correct postage; Armasight
will not be responsible for improper postage or merchandise that becomes
lost or damaged during shipment. When sending product back, please
clearly write the RMA# on the outside of the shipping box. Please include
a letter that indicates your RMA#, the Customer’s Name, a Return Address,
reason for the return, Contact information (valid telephone numbers and/
or an e-mail address), and proof of purchase 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 a signicant delay in processing
may occur. Estimated Warranty service time is 10-20 business days. The End­user/ Customer is responsible for postage to Armasight for any warranty
service. Armasight will cover return postage/ shipping after warranty repair
to the End-user/ Customer only if the product is covered by the aforemen­tioned warranty. Armasight will return the product after warranty service
by domestic UPS Ground service and/ or domestic mail. Should any other
requested, required or international shipping methods be necessar y, the
postage/ shipping fee will be the responsibility of the End-user/ Customer.

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