ATN ODIN Operator's Manual

ATN ODIN

THERMAL MULTI-PURPOSE SYSTEM

operator’s manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL (ODIN) REVISION 1 – MARCH 2013

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Manual (Odin) Revision 1 - MARCH, 2013

The information in this manual furnished for information use only, is subject to
change without notice, is not to be construed as a commitment by ATN Corp.
ATN Corp. assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccura­cies that may appear in this book.

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SAFETY SUMMARY

STUDY CAREFULLY THIS MANUAL BEFORE TURNING ON
AND OPERATING THIS PRODUCT.

CAUTIONS

The ATN Odin thermal multi-purpose system are precision
optical-electronic instruments and requires careful handling.
To provide safe use of the systems the following instructions
should be observed:

• Do not dismantle the device.

• Keep the device clean; protect it from moisture, sharp tem­perature drops and shocks.

• Be careful not to touch the glass surfaces. If you put finger­prints on, or contaminate the glass surfaces, use only clean
and soft materials to clean it.

•

Do not leave the device in on position during stops in operation.

• Remove the battery from the device for the period of storage.

CAUTION:

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NATURAL RUBBER

LATEX WHICH MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS

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WARNING

Do not permanently attach the device to dynamic-mount applica­tions that continuously transmit vibration (such as on vehicles or
heavy machinery).

WARNING

Do not point the monocular directly at any high-intensity objects
that you must not view with your eyes (such as the sun or a weld­ing arc). If you do, you will damage the camera.

WARNING

Operating Odin outside of its specified operating temperature
range or voltage range can cause permanent damage and will
void the warranty.

WARNING

Use the power switch to turn the camera off before you remove
power (remove battery).

WARNING

Do not use any battery other than a CR-123A lithium battery. DO
NOT use any battery(ies) providing a (combined) voltage greater
than 3.0 volts.

WARNING

Do not replace battery in a possibly explosive environment, such
as a gas station (or any place where you must turn off your vehicle
engine). If you do, sparks can cause an explosion.

WARNING

Remove the battery before you store the camera for extended
periods (2 weeks or more).

WARNING

Do not carry battery in pockets containing metal objects such as
coins, keys, etc. Metal objects can cause the battery to short cir­cuit and become very hot. In the case of lithium batteries, a short
circuit could cause them to explode.

WARNING

Observe battery manufacturer’s guidelines for safe handling and
proper disposal of batteries.

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NOTE

Please be aware that the most common problem that first time
users of Thermal products encounter is improper utilization of
Calibrate/NUC function. The first step before using the product
should be to properly calibrate the device. To do this please turn
the unit on, close the objective lens with the lens cap and press
the Calibrate/NUC function either as described in 3.2.2.3 or by
holding down both the UP and DOWN buttons at the same time.
Please carefully read 3.2.2.3 as to additional information on Cali­bration/NUC function.

EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS

• The Odin detector spectral band (7 to 14 µm) provides a better
penetration through smoke, smog, dust, water vapor etc.

• Infrared radiation does not travel through glass and therefore
the monocular does not sense objects if they are behind a glass
window.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

pg.

CHAPTER 1. INTRODUCTION ........................1-1

1.1 General Information ...........................1-2

1.1.1. Scope ....................................1-2

1.1.2. Repor ts ...................................1-2

1.1.3. Storage ...................................1-2

1.1.4. Warranty Information ........................1-2

1.2. Equipment Description .........................1-5

1.2.1. Equipment characteristics, capabilities

and features ...............................1-5

1.2.2. Location and description of major components ....1-6

1.2.3. Specifications ..............................1-9

1.2.4. Mechanical Functions .......................1-11

1.2.5. Optical Functions ..........................1-11

1.2.6. Electrical Function .........................1-12

CHAPTER 2. ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION ...........2-1

2.1. Preparation ..................................2-2

2.1.1. Preparation for use ..........................2-2

2.1.2. Installation of eyecup ........................2-3

2.1.3. Installation of demist shield ....................2-3

2.1.4. Installation and adjustment of headmount ........2-4

2.1.5. Installation of headmount/helmet mount adapter ...2-5

2.1.6. Installation of helmet mount to helmet. . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

2.1.7. Installation of headmount with protective mask ....2-8

2.1.8. Installation of weapon mount ..................2-9

CHAPTER 3. OPERATION ............................3-1

3.1. General Information ...........................3-2

3.1.1. General ...................................3-2

3.1.2. Controls and Indication .......................3-2

3.2. Operating procedure ..........................3-4

3.2.1. Turning On ................................3-4

3.2.2. Menu sets .................................3-4

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3.2.3. Hand-held operation ........................3-11

3.2.4. Head mounted operation ....................3-11

3.2.5. Helmet mounted operation ...................3-13

3.2.6. Weapon mounted operation ..................3-15

3.2.7. Preparation for storage ......................3-16

CHAPTER 4. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ...........4-1

4.1. Lubrication Instructions ........................4-2

4.2. Troubleshooting procedures ....................4-2

4.2.1. Troubleshooting ............................4-2

4.3. Operator’s Maintenance Procedures .............4-5

4.3.1. Cleaning the scope ..........................4-5

4.3.2. Headmount Maintenance .....................4-5

4.3.3. Neck cord maintenance ......................4-7

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HOW TO USE THIS MANUAL

• Usage

You must familiarize yourself with the entire manual before operat­ing the equipment. Read and follow all warning notices.

• Manual Overview

The table of contents includes the paragraph number, paragraph
title, and page number.

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CHAPTER 1

INTRODUCTION

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1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1.1. SCOPE

This manual contains instructions for use in operating and main­taining the ATN Odin thermal multi-purpose systems. Throughout
this manual, the ATN Odin will be referred to as the scope or Odin.

1.1.2. REPORTS

Reports from the user on recommendations for improvements are
encouraged. Send reports to the address below.

American Technologies Network Corp.

1341 San Mateo Avenue

South San Francisco, CA 94080

[phone]
[phone]

[phone] fax

[e-mail]

www.atncorp.com

1.1.3. STORAGE

Storage of Odin should be done in the factory packing and after a
thorough PMCS as outlined in Section 4.1. of this manual. This will
ensure the scope remains in mission ready condition during stor­age. Battery should be stored separately from the scope.

The scope should not be placed on the floor, in any area exposed to
high temperatures or direct sunlight. Presence of acid and alkaline
vapor, as well as of other aggressive admixtures in the air is unac­ceptable.

1.1.4. WARRANTY INFORMATION

ONE YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY

This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in material
and workmanship under normal use for a period of 1 (one) years from the date
of purchase. In the event a defect that is covered by the foregoing warranty
occurs during the applicable period stated above, ATN, at its option, will either
repair or replace the product, and such action on the part of ATN shall be the
full extent of ATN’s liability, and the Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy.

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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, modi­fications or repairs by the Customer of by any party other than ATN without
prior written consent of ATN; (d) special order or “close-out” merchandise or
merchandise sold “as-is” by either ATN or the ATN 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 ATN. ATN
shall not be responsible for any defects or damage that in ATN’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 specified by the manufac­turer. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. Any breach of
this warranty shall be waived unless the customer notifies ATN 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 fitness for a particular purpose,
shall apply to the product. All such implied warranties are hereby and express-

ly disclaimed.

LIMITATION OF LIABILITY

ATN 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.
ATN’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 ATN to
the Customer shall not be interpreted, construed, or regarded, either ex­pressly or implied, as being for the benefit of or creating any obligation
toward any third party of legal entity outside ATN and the Customer; ATN’s
obligations under this Agreement extend solely to the Customer. ATN’s li-

ability hereunder for damages, regardless of the form or action, shall
not exceed the fees or other charges paid to ATN by the customer or
customer’s dealer. ATN 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 profit, 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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PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION

In order to validate the warranty on your product, ATN must receive a
completed Product Warranty Registration Card for each unit or complete
warranty registration on our website at www.atncorp.com. Please com­plete the included form and immediately mail it to our Service Center: ATN
Corporation, 1341 San Mateo Avenue, South San Francisco, CA 94080.

OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE

To obtain warranty service on your unit, End-user must notify ATN ser­vice department by calling 800-910-2862 or 650-989-5100 or via e-mail
[e-mail] to receive a Return Merchandise Authorization
number (RMA). When returning please take or send the product, postage
paid, with a copy of your sales receipt to our service center, ATN Corpora­tion at the address noted above. All merchandise must be fully insured
with the correct postage; ATN will not be responsible for improper post­age or, missing or damaged merchandise during shipment. When sending
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 valid tele­phone numbers and/or e-mail address and proof of 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 a signifi­cant delay in processing may occur. Estimated Warranty service time is

10-20 business days. End-user/customer is responsible for postage to
ATN for warranty service. ATN will cover return postage/shipping after
warranty repair to end-user/customer only if product is covered by afore­mentioned warranty. ATN will return product after warranty service by do­mestic UPS ground and/or domestic mail. Any other requested, required
or international shipping method the postage/shipping fee will be the re­sponsibility of the end-user/customer.

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1.2 EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

1.2.1. EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS,
CAPABILITIES AND FEATURES

The Odin Series is one of the smallest Thermal Imaging Monocu­lar Systems today. It features extremely small size and low weight
because of its advanced construction and characteristics using the
latest technologies in high grade polymers to make a Mil. Spec,
system that is identical in size, weight and shape to a AN/PVS-14.

The Odin series is a multi-purpose system using the latest in minia­ture thermal sensor technology combined with an advanced OLED
Display to provide a superior stable image in a compact and rugged
package. The system also includes an array of features that help
the user to enhance the sight to meet all of their requirements.

The Odin system is designed for hand held, head mounted and
weapon mounted operations. It uses most of the same accessories
as the AN/PVS-14 Night Vision Monocular System.

The Odin is one of the most capable thermal monocular systems
on the market.

The Odin-W Series has the ability to be rail mounted to a light cali­ber weapon such as a M16 or M4 using the accessory weapon rail
interface adapter.

As with the standard Odin series has the With the ability to use
most accessories for the AN/PVS-14 with the added benefit to be
weapon mounted as well. The Odin-W is user friendly and easy to
learn to use. The system design has been proven effective and reli­able as well as functional. The Odin-W is a perfect complement to
any user of night vision monocular systems.

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1.2.2. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION
OF MAJOR COMPONENTS

Included and optional items are shown in Figure 1.1. The major
components are the headmount, helmet mount, monocular, carry­ing case, and the shipping and storage case.

WEAPON MOUNT

(OPTIONAL)

NECK CORD

BATTERY

HEAD/HELMET MOUNT

HELMET MOUNT

(OPTIONAL)

CARRYING

CASE

ADAPTER

BROWPAD

MEDIUM

AND THICK

BROWPADS

DEMIST

SHIELD

HEADMOUNT

THIN

OPERATOR ’S

MANUAL

LENS

CLEANING

CLOTH

OBJECTIVE

LENS CAP

MONOCULAR

FIGURE 1.1. COMPONENTS OF ODIN

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EYEGUARD

CARRYING

CASE STRAP

a. Monocular

The monocular (see Figure 1.2.) consists of various components
such as an objective lens, a thermal core (not shown), an eyepiece
lens and a battery cap.

EYEPIECE

LENS

OBJECTIVE

LENS

ON-OFF
SWITCH

BATTERY

CAP

FIGURE 1.2. MULTI-PURPOSE THERMAL SYSTEM

The monocular also uses the accessories listed below:

Demist Shield – The demist shield (Figure 1.1.) is used to

prevent the eyepiece lenses from becoming fogged.

Sacrificial Window – Please note the PVS14 sacrificial window

will not work with the Odin. Do not attempt to use will not get an
image.

b. Headmount

The headmount (Figure 1.1.) secures the monocular to the opera­tor’s head for night viewing and provides freehand support for use
with a weapon, protective mask or other purposes. It is adjustable
and cushioned. The thin browpad used for large heads, comes at­tached to the headmount; the thick and medium browpads, used for
smaller heads are stored in the carrying case.

c. Helmet Mount

This item (Figure 1.1.), secures the monocular to the Personal Ar­mor System Ground Troops (PASGT) helmet allowing freehand
support for use with a weapon, protective mask and/or other pur­poses. The new helmet mount is made of a ruggedized metal. The
old one is made of plastic.

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d. Headmount/Helmet Mount Adapter

This item (Figure 1.1.) is attached to the monocular to allow its use
with the headmount or helmet mount. It allows mounting in front of
the left or right eye.

e. Weapon Mount

The weapon mount (Figure 1.1.) adapts the monocular to the re­ceiver rail as configured for the modular weapon system kit.

f. Carrying Case

The carrying case (Figure 1.1.) is provided for transportation and
protection of the monocular, headmount, battery and accesso­ries. Two slide keepers are provided for belt attachment and three
D-rings for shoulder and leg strap attachment. A carrying case
strap is also provided which can be attached to the two D-rings on
the back of the carrying case.

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ODIN- 61B

ODIN- 61BW

ODIN-6WB

ODIN-6WBW

ODIN-32D

ODIN-32DW

Table 1-1. Specifications

Uncooled

7-14 µm

17 µm

27 mm

-6 to +4

0.25 m to infinity

ODIN-32C

ODIN-32CW

Vanadium oxide (VOx)

320 x 240 px 640 x 480 px

ODIN-31D

ODIN-31DW

1x 2x 0.5x 1x

17 mm 35 mm 17 mm 35 mm

2x, 4x 4x, 8x 1x, 2x, 4x 2x, 4x, 8x

24° x 18° 15° x 11° 48° x 36° 24° x 18°

30 Hz 60 Hz 30 Hz 60 Hz 30 Hz 30 Hz

ODIN-31C

ODIN-31CW

1.2.3. SPECIFICATIONS

The following tables provide information pertaining to the operational, electrical, mechanical,

optical and environmental characteristics for the monocular.

ITEM

Sensor (micro-

bolometer)

Type

Material

Frame Rate

Pixel Size

Spectral

Response

Pixel Size

Optical

Magnification

E-Zoom

FOV

Focus Range

Diopter

Adjustment

Eye Relief

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