ATN PS-22 User manual

operator’s manual

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NIGHT VISION FRONT SIGHT

ATN PS-22

OPERATOR’SMANUAL (ATN PS-22) REVISION 6 - MARCH 2011

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.

ATNCorp. assumesno responsibility orliability foranyerrorsor 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 PS-22 night vision front sight is a precision electro-

optical instrument and requires careful handling. To provide

safe use of the sight the following instructions should be

observed:

•Donotdismantlethesight.

•Keepthesightclean;protectitfrommoisture,sharptempera-

ture drops and shocks.

•Becarefulnottotouchtheglasssurfaces.Ifyouputfinger-

prints on, or contaminate the glass surfaces, use only clean

and soft materials to clean it.

•Protectthesightfromalightoverloading.Donotturnthesight

onindaylightwiththeFrontLensCapoff.Donotpointthesight

at the bright light source (a fire, car headlights, lanterns, street

lamps, room lights, etc.).

•Donotleavethesightinonpositionduringstopsinoperation.

•Removethebatteryfromthesightfortheperiodofstorage.

THIS PRODUCT CONTAINS NATURAL RUBBER LATEX

WHICH MAY CAUSE ALLERGIC REACTIONS.

CAUTION:

NOTES

• Do not test the device in daylight conditions even with the

daylight ﬁlter/lens cap on for more than ten (10) minutes.

• To protect the device from damage do not direct it to the

bright light sources (a ﬁre, headlights of the automobile, lan-

terns, etc.).

EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS

To avoid physical and equipment damage when using the

ATN PS-22, carefully read and understand the following equip-

mentlimitations.

•Theequipmentrequiressomenightlight(moonlight,starlight,

etc.)tooperate. Thelevelofequipmentperformancedepends

upon the level of light.

•Nightlightreducesbypassingthroughtheclouds,whileoper-

ating under trees, at building shadows, etc.

•Theequipmentislesseffectivewhenviewingintoshadows

and other darkened areas.

•Theequipmentislesseffectivewhenviewingthroughtherain,

fog, sleet, snow or smoke.

•Theequipmentwillnot“see”throughthedensesmoke.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

pg.

SAFETY SUMMARY a

SECTION I. INTRODUCTION 1-1

1.1. General 1-2

1.1.1. Scope 1-2

1.1.2. Reports 1-2

1.1.3. Storage 1-2

1.1.4. Warranty 1-3

1.2. Description and Data 1-5

1.2.1. Description 1-5

1.2.2. PS-22 Standard Components

andOptionalEquipment 1-8

SECTION II. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 2-1

2.1. Installation Procedures 2-2

2.1.1. Quick Release Mount 2-2

2.1.2. Attachment to Day Scope Objective 2-3

2.1.3. ExtenderFocusKnob 2-7

2.2. Operating Procedures 2-8

2.2.1. General 2-8

2.2.2. Controls 2-8

2.2.3. Operating Procedures 2-10

2.2.4. Stowage of PS-22 2-11

2.3. Installation and Use of Accessories 2-12

2.3.1. 7/8”WeaverMount 2-12

2.3.2. Remote Control 2-12

2.3.3. Picatinny Rail 2-13

2.3.4. Platform Ring 2-14

2.3.5. Long Rail Adapter 2-14

2.3.6. B.A.M. System 2-14

2.3.7. IR450Illuminator 2-16

2.3.8. Day Scope Light Suppressor 2-18

SECTION III. OPERATIONAL DEFECTS 3-1

3.1. Zeroing Operational Defects 3-2

3.1.1. Shading 3-2

3.1.2. Edge Glow 3-3

3.1.3. Flashing, Flickering, or Intermittent Operation 3-3

3.1.4.Cosmetic Blemishes 3-3

SECTION IV. MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS 4-1

4.1. Preventive Maintenance Checks

and Services (PMCS) 4-2

4.1.1. Purpose of PMCS 4-2

4.1.2. PMCS Procedures 4-2

4.2. Troubleshooting 4-5

4.2.1. General 4-5

4.2.2. Troubleshooting Procedures 4-5

4.3. Maintenance Procedures 4-7

4.3.1. PS-22Maintenance 4-7

4.3.2.CleaningProcedures 4-7

4.3.3.TubeMaintenance/Replacement 4-8

Appendix A. Estimation of Ambient

Illumination Level A-1

Appendix B. Spare Parts List B-1

Appendix C. How to select Scope Mounting System C-1

For Technical Information INFO-1

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1-1

SECTION I

INTRODUCTION

1-2

1.1 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1.1. SCOPE

This manual contains instructions for use in operating and main-

taining the ATN PS-22 Night Vision Front Sight. Throughout this

manual, the ATN PS-22 will be referred to as the sight or the

PS-22.

1.1.2. REPORTS

Reports fromtheuseronrecommendationsforimprovementsare

encouraged. Send reports to the address below.

American Technologies Network Corp.

1341 San Mateo Avenue

South San Francisco, CA 94080

(800) 910-2862

(650)989-5100

(650)875-0129fax

www.atncorp.com

info@atncorp.com

1.1.3. STORAGE

Storage of the PS-22 should be done in the factory packing and

after a thorough PMCS as outlined in Section 4 of this manual.

This will ensure the sight remains in mission ready condition dur-

ing storage. Battery should be stored separately from the sight.

The PS-22 should not be placed on the floor, in any area exposed

to high temperatures or direct sunlight. Presence of acid and al-

kaline vapor, as well as of other aggressive admixtures in the air

isunacceptable.

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