Operator`s manual
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2-1 SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
The ATN NVM-14 is a hand-held, head-mounted, helmet-
mounted, or weapon-mounted night vision system that enables
walking, short-range surveillance, map reading, vehicle main-
tenance, and administering first aid in both moonlight and star-
light. Each unit allows for vertical adjustment (by using head
straps), fore-and-aft adjustment, objective lens focus, and eye-
piece focus. The device is also equipped with an infrared light-
emitting source.
NVM-14 Night Vision Monocular utilizes the principle of intensi-
fi c ation of the residual lig ht wh i c h is ref le c ted from the surr ound-
ing objects. The optical system of the monocular consists of: an
objective lens, an image intensifier tube and an eyepiece.
Even under unsteady brightness conditions, Automatic Bright-
ness Control System always keeps the IIT brightness level con-
stant.
NOTE
Automatic Brightness Control System do not protect a device
from damage by bright light sources (a fire, headlights of the
automobile, lanterns, etc.). Do not point the device at a bright
light source.
The Automatic Protective System controls the existing illumina-
tion level through the photo receiver. If the illumination level sur-
will shut off automatically.
The scope is equipped with the Automatic Shut-off System.
This system tracks when the scope is not used (the controls are
not touched for 60 minutes continuous) and shuts the unit off
automatically.
Built-in IR Illuminator makes it possible to observe the objects
when the monocular works in the conditions of low light or total
darkness.
The eyepiece incorporates several LED indicators:
- RED – ser ves a s an IR Il luminato r In d i c ato r an d an Batter y Low
Indicator at a time. IR is on when the indicator light becomes