ATN PS-14 User Manual
ATN PS14
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Night Spirit
MULTI-USE NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR
u s e r ` s g u i d e
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0.25m to Infinity
focus
24mm F 1:1.2 lens
for maximum clarit y
One 1.5 volt
battery
Single switch
button operation
+5/-6 Diopter
Built-in infra-red
illuminator
Rotating rubber
eyepiece
Protective cover/
daylight filter
Mounting
thread
The following image intensifier
tube confi gurations are available
for this unit:
Model Number
PS-14-4
PS-14-XR5
PS-14-3
PS-14-XD4
PS-14-CGT
PS-14-2
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 respo nsibi lity or liability for any errors or inaccurac ies that may appear in this book.
©2005 ATN Corp. All right reserved.
Tube configuration
64-72lp /mm
Filmless Autogated (4th gen)
64-72lp /mm DEP
64lp /mm Generation 3
55- 64lp /mm DEP XD4
51-62lp /mm DEP
32-45lp/mm Generation 2
FEATURES
• High Quality light intensifier tube
• Super fast lens system provides the user
with a clear and sharp image
• Built-in Infra Red illuminator lets you see
even in total darkness
• Interchangeble lenses for different mag-
nification
• Adjustable Flip-up headmount for hands
free use
• Automatic brightness control for high-light
protection
• IR-on and Low Battery indicators
• Rugged and versatile design
• Single switch knob operation
• Camera/camcorder-adaptable
• Helmet-mountable
• Weapon -mountable
• Flexible carrying case
• Uses one AA battery
• Waterproof 20 meters for 1 hour
• Two-year factory warranty
SPECIFICATIONS
Magnification .................................................... 1X (optional 3X, 5X)
Detection range ................................................ 250(Gen.2) or 300 (Gen.3) or 340(Gen.4)m/y
Recognition range ............................................ 175(Gen.2) or 225(Gen.3) or 300(Gen.4)m/y
Lens System ..................................................... 24 mm; F1:1.2
Field of view ...................................................... 40°
Range of Focus................................................. 0.25m to
Power Supply.................................................... 1.5 volt AA size battery
Battery Life ....................................................... 60 hours (20 hours with IR illuminator)
Operating Temp. ............................................... -51°C to +49°C (-60°F to +120°F)
Operating Temp. ............................................... -51°C to +85°C (-60°F to +185°F)
Waterproof. ....................................................... 20 m for 1 hour
Dimensions....................................................... 151x80x55 mm (6.7” x 2.5” x 4”)
Weight............................................................... 0.32kg (0.7 lb)
APPLICATION
The PS-14 Multi-use Night Vision monocular is one of the most versatile night vision devices
available. This unit can be handheld, head-mounted for hands free usage, it is camera/ camcorder adaptable, and can be made into a 4x or 6.5x bi-ocular. This unit can also be weaponmounted. The intergrated IR illuminator enhances the ability of the user to read maps and oper
ate in confined, zero light areas. The PS14 is available with several image intensifier options to
meet a wide array of specification requirements.
The PS-14 night vision monocular is a complex opticoelectronic system for individual use. The
device consists of the objective lens assembly, eyepiece and the body. The body contains an
image intensifier tube assembly with an integrated high voltage power source and the battery
housing.
Objective lens protective cover is intended to protect the objective lens from dust and
scratches. It also will act as a daylight filter, allowing you to test the scope in daylight or other
bright light situations. The pinhole in the center of the protective cover allows the user to check
the operation ability of the device in daylight conditions.
NOTE: Do not test the scope in daylight conditions even with the daylight filter/lens cap on for
more than ten (10) minutes.
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OPERATION
• Take the monocular out of the case.
Operation
knob
• Next, remove the lens cap/daylight filter. Adjust the front lens for the distance of the focus.
You should not have to readjust the diopter.
• To turn the unit off, rotate the operation knob from “ON” position to “OFF” position.
• Install the battery into the housing with the polarity order
as shown on the scope. Battery Type: 1.5 Volt, AA size .
• Rotate the operation knob from “OFF” position to “ON”
position to turn the unit on. The protective lens cover still
attached to the lens. Do not turn the unit on in the day
time without the protective lens cap on. You should see
green glow in the eyepiece.
• Observe the scene and adjust the diopter for optimal
image clarity.
• You may now enter a dark environment or simply shut the
lights off in order to darken the room.
FOCUSING
To focus the PS-14, first you will need to adjust the diopter. Simply turn the diopter clockwise
until it stops. Then, while looking through the diopter at an object, slowly turn the diopter back
counter clockwise until the grain in the image is sharp.
NOTE: We suggest that you focus the diopter during daylight with the filter on.
Next focus the front lens until the image and the grain are both sharp. When you are in low-light
conditions and the daylight filter is off, you may focus the front lens to receive sharp image, the
diopter should not be adjusted.
NOTE: The front lens should be readjusted as you view objects at different distances.
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INFRA-RED ILLUMINATOR
Infra-red illuminators, or IR illuminators, are common
Built-in
Infra-red
Illuminator
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to night vision. The IR light greatly enhances the performance of the PS-14 while remaining almost totally
invisible to the naked eye.
To turn the IR on, draw and rotate the operation knob
to “IR” position.
It is impor tant to remember that the IR illuminator
is simply an infra red light source, and like any light
source, it may loose its effectiveness over a great
distance.
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