Specifications

The information provided in this manual is for familiarization purposes only; the contents may undergo further

changes with no commitment by EOC to notify customers of any updates.

EOC assumes no responsibility for any misprints or other errors that this manual may contain.

SAFETY SUMMARY

Before operating this product, carefully read and study this Operation and Maintenance Manual.

The Sirius is a precision electron-optical instrument, and requires careful handling. To avoid damage

to the equipment or physical harm to the user when operating the Sirius, follow all WARNINGS, CAU-

TIONS and NOTES.

Below you will nd denitions of the following alerts that appear throughout this Manual:

WARNING — Identies a clear danger to the person operating the equipment.

CAUTION – Identies risk of damage to the equipment.

NOTE – Serves to highlight essential procedures, conditions, and statements, or convey important in-

structional data to the user.

WARNING:

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 sensitiv-

ity 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.

WARNINGS:

• Thelightfromtheunitinfrared(IR)illuminatorisinvisibletotheunaidedeyewhenusedin

total darkness. However, the light can be detected by other Night Vision Devices (NVD).

•ToreducetheriskofdetectionbyanotherNVD,avoidprolongedactivationoftheIRillumina-

tor.

•TheIRlightismoredetectablebyanNVDwhenusedinsmoke,fogandrain.Avoidprolonged

activation of the unit IR illuminator in these conditions.

• Thisproductcontainsnaturalrubberlatex,whichmaycauseallergicreactions.

• Theintensier’sphosphorscreencontainstoxicmaterials.Pleasenotethefollowing:

— If the intensier tube breaks, be extremely careful to avoid inhaling the phosphor screen

material. DO NOT allow the material to come in contact with your mouth, eyes, or any open

wounds on the skin.

— If the phosphor screen material comes in contact with your skin, wash it o immediately with

soap and water.

— If you inhale or swallow any phosphor screen material, drink a lot of water, induce vomiting,

and seek medical attention as soon as possible.