Armasight TAT163WN7ZEUS31 User Manual
ZEUS
Thermal Imaging Riflescopes
OPERATION AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
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SAFETY SUMMARY
Before operating this product, you must study carefully this Operation and Maintenance Manual.
The Armasight Zeus Thermal Imaging Riescope 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 denitions of the alerts that will appear throughout this Manual:
WARN ING – Identies a clear danger to the person operating the equipment.
CAUTI ON – Identies risk of damage to the equipment.
NOTE – Highlights essential procedures, conditions, statements, or conveys important instructional
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 notif y 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.
WARNINGS:
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.
CAUTION:
• Donotdismantletheequipment.
• Keeptheequipmentclean.Protectitfrommoisture,dramatictemperaturedrops,andelec-
trical shocks.
• DONOTforcetheequipmentcontrolspasttheirstoppingpoints.
• DONOTleavetheequipmentactivatedduringbreaksinoperation.
• DONOTstoretheequipmentwiththebatteriesinstalled.
• Thoroughlycleananddryeachitembeforeplacingthemintothestoragecase.
CAUTION:
To prevent thermal damage to the equipment, never point it, either on or o, directly at the
sun or any other source of high intensity light that the unprotected human eye cannot tolerate
(such as a welding arc). To prevent inadvertent exposure to these types of sources, never leave
the equipment with the objective lens cap o.
NOTES:
• ZerotheweaponpriortoinstallingandboresightingtheZeus.
• Toavoidlosingunsaveddata,DONOTremovethebatteriesordisconnecttheexternalpow-
er source while the Zeus is on.
• Inadvertentsundamageisnotconsideredadefectinmaterialorworkmanship,andistherefore 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 Zeus Specications 13
2.3 Standard Components 15
2.4 Optional Equipment 16
2.5 Key Features 17
3. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 18
3.1 Installation and Mounting 18
3.1.1 Battery Installation 18
3.1.2 Installing the Zeus on a Picatinny/Weaver Rail 18
3.1.3 Clamping Device Adjustment 19
3.1.4 Mounting a Platform Ring to the Zeus 20
3.1.5 Fastening an Advanced Wireless Remote Control to a Weapon 21
3.1.6 Installing Additional Equipment on the Zeus 21
3.1.7 Connecting an External Video Recorder/Display to the Zeus 21
3.1.8 Connecting an External Power Source to the Zeus 21
3.2 Controls and Display Indications 22
3.2.1 Zeus Controls 22
3.2.2 Main Menu 24
3.3 Operating Procedures 29
3.3.1 Operating the Zeus 29
3.3.2 Bore Sighting the Zeus 31
3.3.3 Zeus Shut-Down 32
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4. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND TROUBLESHOOTING 33
4.1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 33
4.1.1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) 33
4.2 Operator Troubleshooting 34
4.3 Maintenance 35
4.3.1 General 35
4.3.2 Cleaning Procedures 36
4.3.3 Bore sighting 36
4.3.4 Battery Removal and Replacement 36
4.4 Return Instructions 37
APPENDIX 38
A Product Warranty Registration Card 38
B List of Spare Parts 39
LIST OF FIGURES
FIGURE TITLE PAGE
2-1 Zeus Thermal Imaging Riescopes Appearance 11
2-2 Zeus Thermal Imaging Riescope. System Description 12
2-3 Zeus Standard Components 15
2-4 Optional Equipment 16
3-1 Battery Installation 18
3-2 The Zeus Fully Assembled with the Mount 19
3-3 Mount. Top View 19
3-4 Mount. Underside View 20
3-5 The Zeus Fully Assembled with the Platform Ring 20
3-6 Platform Ring 20
3-7 Advanced Wireless Remote Control 21
3-8 Zeus Controls 22
3-9 Button Control Panel 23
3-10 Main Menu navigation Buttons 24
3-11 Zeus Main Menu 25
3-12 Palette Menu. Page 1 25
3-13 Palette Menu. Page 2 25
3-14 Temperature Menu 26
3-15 Reticle Menu 26
3-16 Boresight Menu 27
3-17 Scenarios Menu 27
3-18 Corrections Menu 28
3-19 Settings Menu 28
3-20 Store Image Menu 28
3-21 Setting Buttons 30
3-22 Reticle Patterns 30
4-1 Advanced Wireless Remote Control Battery Installation 36
B-1 Zeus Spare Parts List 39
LIST OF TABLES
TABLE TITLE PAGE
2-1 Zeus System Description 13
2-2 System Data 13
2-3 Mechanical Data 14
2-4 Optical Data 14
2-5 Electrical Data 15
2-6 Environmental Data 15
2-7 Zeus Standard Components 16
2-8 Optional Equipment 17
3-1 Controls and Indicators 22
3-2 Button Controls 23
3-3 Calculating Boresight Corrections 32
4-1 Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services 33
4-2 Operator Troubleshooting 35
B-1 Zeus 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 Zeus Thermal Imaging Riescope.
Throughout this Manual, the Zeus Thermal Imaging Riescope will be referred to as the Zeus or the
equipment.
The Product Warranty Registration Card is in Appendix A.
A List of Spare Parts is 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 Parts).
1.1.2 MODEL NUMBER AND EQUIPMENT NAME
The equipment is available in the following versions that are structurally dierent in terms of thermal
imaging cameras and objective lenses:
Zeus 4 160-30 Thermal Imaging Riescope, FLIR Tau 2 – 160x120 (25µm) 30Hz Core, 42mm Lens
Zeus 7 160-30 Thermal Imaging Riescope, FLIR Tau 2 – 160x120 (25µm) 30Hz Core, 75mm Lens
Zeus 3 336-30 Thermal Imaging Riescope, FLIR Tau 2 – 336x256 (17µm) 30Hz Core, 42mm Lens
Zeus 3 336-60 Thermal Imaging Riescope, FLIR Tau 2 – 336x256 (17µm) 60Hz Core, 42mm Lens
Zeus 5 336-30 Thermal Imaging Riescope, FLIR Tau 2 – 336x256 (17µm) 30Hz Core, 75mm Lens
Zeus 5 336-60 Thermal Imaging Riescope, FLIR Tau 2 – 336x256 (17µm) 60Hz Core, 75mm Lens
Zeus 2 640-30 Thermal Imaging Riescope, FLIR Tau 2 – 640x512 (17µm) 30Hz Core, 42mm Lens
Zeus 2 640-60 Thermal Imaging Riescope, FLIR Tau 2 – 640x512 (17µm) 60Hz Core, 42mm Lens
Zeus 3 640-30 Thermal Imaging Riescope, FLIR Tau 2 – 640x512 (17µm) 30Hz Core, 75mm Lens
Zeus 3 640-60 Thermal Imaging Riescope, FLIR Tau 2 – 640x512 (17µm) 60Hz Core, 75mm Lens
1.1.3 PURPOSE OF EQUIPMENT
The Zeus is intended for use on a variety of hunting and sporting weapons equipped with a Picatinny/
Weaver rail. Displaying the thermal dierences in the scene, the high-performance thermal imaging system
of the Zeus provides round-the-clock, all-weather detection and discrimination of heat-generating objects
(such as animals), including those that are hidden. The Zeus is eective at close and long ranges irrespective
of light and weather conditions, i.e., in total darkness, through smoke, haze, fog, and light rain.
The ZEUS is available in dierent versions with magnications ranging from 1.5x to 7.2x.
The Zeus is powered by two CR 123A (2×3V) batteries. An external 6 VDC/1A power source can also be
used to power the Zeus.
The Zeus can be controlled by a wireless remote control that fastens to the weapon.
The Zeus is equipped with a standard NTSC/PAL video input/output function that makes it possible to con-
nect to an external video display or monitor, or to record thermal images for eld documentation or training purposes. It also allows the transmission of data from one remote display to that of the Zeus.
The Zeus can be used in conjunction with other Armasight equipment such as the DT Digital Video Recorder and MCS Miniature Collimating Sight that can be mounted onto the Zeus’ Picatinny/Weaver rail or
detachable platform ring.
Extremely reliable and versatile, the Zeus is a useful multifunctional addition to any security or hunting
weapon platform.
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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 or damage caused by leaking batteries. Nor does it protect against damage due to loss, misuse
or mishandling.
In the event a defect that is covered by the warranty occurs during the 2 year 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, modications 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 specied by the manufacturer.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. Any breach of this warranty shall be waived
unless the customer noties 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 benet of or creating any obligation toward
any third party or 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 prot, 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 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 the Armasight’s service department
in order to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization number (RMA#). The customer can do this by
sending an email to service@armasight.com.
When returning any product, please take or send the product, postage paid, with a copy of your sales
receipt, to our service center, Armasight Inc. at the address noted above. All merchandise must be fully
insured with the correct postage; Armasight will not be responsible for improper postage or missing or
damaged merchandise during shipment.
When sending merchandise back, please write the RMA# clearly 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 e-mail address), as well as proof of your purchases 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 signicant delay in processing.
Estimated Warranty service time is 10-20 business days. The End-user/Customer is responsible for postage to Armasight for any warranty service. Armasight will cover return postage/shipping to continental
USA End-users/Customers after warranty repair only if product is covered by the aforementioned warranty. Armasight will return the product after warranty service via domestic ground service and/or domestic mail. The postage and shipping fees for any other requested, required or international shipping
methods 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
g gram
H Height
hr hour
in inch
inf. innity
kg kilogram
L Length
lbs pounds
m meter
mA milliampere
mil angular mil
min minute
mm millimeter
MOA Minute Of Angle
mrad milliradian
NO. Number
NTSC National Television Standards Committee
OEM Original Equipment Manufacturer
oz ounce
PAL Phase Alternating Line
PMCS Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
RMA# Return Merchandise Authorization number
sec second
SEQ sequence
SOA Second Of Angle
SR Service Representative
V Volt
W Width
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DESCRIPTION AND DATA
2.1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The Zeus consists of two primary parts: a thermal imaging aiming device and a mount. The equipment
comes as shown in Figure 2-1, with the mount secured to the body of the device. The gure represents
two versions of the equipment: one including a 42mm focal length objective lens, and the other with a
75mm focal length objective lens.
42mm FL
FIGURE 21. ZEUS THERMAL IMAGING RIFLESCOPES APPEARANCE
The Zeus is a thermosensitive device equipped with an aiming reticle. The Zeus senses the dierences
in heat emitted by objects in its eld of view and converts the received temperature pattern into a
viewable image that represents the scene in contrasting black and white or color patterns, depending
on the user’s selected image palette.
NOTE:
It is important that the Zeus sensor receive sucient thermal contrast between the target and
background area, or between the dierent parts of a target. The vast temperature contrast
between the snow and any heat target (such as an animal) makes it very easy to distinguish
the target.
The main optical-electronic components of the Zeus include: an objective thermal lens, an eyepiece,
a thermal-imaging camera, a display, a control card, and a button control panel. The reticle is digitally
inputt into the display that is in the image plane.
The Zeus is equipped with manual eyepiece and objective lens focusing, and digital boresight adjustment.
To accommodate individual user needs, the Zeus has a variety of digitally-controlled options, such as
display brightness, temperature imaging mode (image palette), reticle pattern and color, a hunting
scenarios function, eld environment corrections, temperature measurement, and zoom capabilities.
75mm FL
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Information on the current operating state (battery status, active function, the reticle running coordinate in the display etc.) is continuously displayed, making eld operation of the Zeus simple and
convenient.
Manufactured for exceptional durability, the Zeus has a lightweight and robust aluminum body.
A side Picatinny/Weaver rail allows for the installation of an optional Armasight DT Digital Video Re-
corder or other equipment.
An optional detachable Platform Ring makes it possible to mount additional equipment, such as Ar-
masight MCS Miniature Collimating Sight, to the top of the device.
A standard NTSC/PAL video input/output connector enables an external video display (monitor, TV) or
video recorder to be connected to the Zeus. An external 6 VDC/1A power source can also be connected
to the Zeus.
The quick-release mount of the Zeus 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 Zeus is powered by two CR 123A (2×3V) batteries.
The Zeus is shown in Figure 2-2. The ITEM NO. column of Table 2-1 indicates the number used to identify
items in Figure 2-2.
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5
7
8
9
4
3
1
2
17
16
10
12
11
13
14
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FIGURE 22. ZEUS THERMAL IMAGING RIFLESCOPE. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
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