Specifications

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SEQ NO.
LOCATION ITEM TO
CHECK/SERVICE
PROCEDURE
NOT FULLY MISSION
CAPABLE IF
6 Battery Adapter/
Compartment/ Cap
Verifythatthebatteryadapterispresent.Inspectforcor-
rosion, moisture, corroded or defective contacts. Verify
that the o-ring is present.
Adapter is missing, contacts dam-
aged or corroded, or o-ring is miss-
ing.
7 Function Switch Check the switch for operation (without a battery). Switch has no denite stopping
points. Switch knob is broken or
missing.
8 Pivotal Focusing
Lens
Check to make sure pivotal focusing lens is present. Pivotal focusing lens is missing.
9 Gain Control Knob
(for SiriusM)
Check knob for operation. Knob inoperative.
Knob is missing.
10 Lenses Inspect optical surfaces for dirt, ngerprint residue,
scratches, chips, or cracks.
Scratches or chips hinder vision
with Sirius turned on. Cracks are
present.
Photoreceiver damaged.
Pivotal focusing lens damaged.
11 Focusing Ring Rotate the focusing ring to ensure free movement (range
is approximately 1/3 turn).
Ring gets stuck or adversely aects
the user’sability to properly focus
the unit.
12 Eyepiece Ring Rotate the eyepiece ring to make sure the eyepiece is not
too tight or too loose. Range is approximately ½ turn.
Ring gets stuck, is too loose, or ad-
versely aects the user’s ability to
properly adjust the diopter.
13 Optional Equip-
ment
Inspect optional items for dirt, or corrosion, damage, and
missing parts. Check for proper operation.
If necessary, clean as detailed in Part 4.4.2.
Equipment is damaged or parts are
missing.
OPERATIONAL CHECKS
CAUTION:
Do not activate the Sirius in daylight unless the lens cap is on, or you are operating under dark conditions.
CAUTION:
Do not forget to open the photoreceiver after nishing operational checks.
NOTE:
Daylight checks are described below.
14 Function Switch Installthebattery.Verifythatthephotoreceiverisopen.
Turn the switch from OFF to ON. Look for the green glow
in eyepiece (it should appear after a slight delay), and wait
about 10 s for image to disappear.
Look for a ashing red light in eyepiece viewing area.
Image is present.
Red light is ashing.
Close the photoreceiver by placing the pivotal focusing
lens in rightmost position. Pull out the IR and turn the
switch from ON to the IR position. Look for a permanent
red glow in the eyepiece viewing area. Turn the switch
from IR to ON position.
Permanent red glow is absent
15 Gain Control
(for SiriusM)
Rotate the gain control knob to verify that it adjusts the
screen’sbrightnesslevel.
Inspect for a broken or missing knob.
Knob does not adjust the screen’s
brightness level.
16 ViewedImage Inspect for any operational defects (refer to Part 4.3.1:
Identication of Operational Defects).
Shading, edge glow, ashing, ick-
ering, and intermittent operation,
or excessive cosmetic defects are
found.
AFTER CHECKING PROCEDURES
17 TurntheunitOFF.Verifythatthegreenglow fadesfrom
the eyepieces.
Remove the battery.
Return the unit and all accessories to the soft carrying
case.
TABLE 31. CONTINUED