TABLE OF CONTENTS Operation Manual NIGHTWITNESS NIGHT VISION MONOCULAR In USA: 2331 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114 In Canada: 105 Sparks Ave., Toronto, ON M2H 2S5 Unit Designation…..............……….............2 Components….................….....……..….....3 Technical Specifications…........................4 Precautions…..........................……............7 Unit Stracture…....………………..…...........8 Functions and Indicators...................................................12 Operation Instructions.
LIGHTWEIGHT NV SYSTEM HIGH SENSITIVITY COMPONENTS COMPLETE SET Compact lightweight night vision system Nightwitness is intended for low light observation & photo/video surveillance. This miniature monocular device is equipped with high gain, high resolution Image Intensifier of II+SUPER or III Generation for selective performance. Nightwitness is the most versatile observation & orientation electro-optical system for law-enforcement and rescue team.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (con’t) SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIFICATIONS: Magnification: Field of View : 5 õ 1,25 õ Focusing Range: IMAGE INTENSIFIER TUBE Type Photocathode sensitivity: integral spectral( at λ= 850 nm), Resolution Gain LENS Lens mount Standard Interchangable EYEPIECE Focal Length Eye relief Exit pupil dia Diopter adjustment 5 ± 0,3 õ; 1,25 ± 0,1 õ 10,5° 40° 3 ì to Infinity 18 ìì, Gen II+ Extra Definition.
PRECAUTIONS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS (CONT) Nightwitness is a sophisticated precise optical instrument equipped with electronics. Warning ! Therefore, it should be handled with due care. Image Intensifier possible defects table. •Try to avoid strong heat, direct sunlight, impacts, dust, moisture and sudden changes of temperatures. Keep it in mind that, although being very durable, Nightwitness contains fragile Clarity of Image Intensifier tube is check against the table below: components.
UNIT STRUCTURE Operation switches as well as the battery compartment and a place for wrist strap for NVD are located on the back surface of the unit . Moisture collector cartridge is located of the left side of the body of NVD. The standard tripod socket 1/4" is located on the right side of the NVD. OVERVIEW The night vision device (NVD) Nightwitness is observational opto-electronic monocular, intended for examining objects and orientation at night or under dark conditions.
UNIT STRUCTURE (con’t) UNIT STRUCTURE (con’t) LOW BATTERY AND IR “ON” INDICATORS POWER SOURCE Power source for NVD is provided by one Ni-MH power cell voltage 1.2V (not less 2300 mAh) type «ÀÀ» or one Alkaline battery voltage 1.5V type «ÀÀ». This is enough for continued operation for up to 20 hours at 20°Ñ in observation mode and 6 hour of operation with IR illuminator turned on.
FUNCTIONS AND INDICATORS FUNCTIONS AND INDICATORS • I/R illuminator Tripod Thread 1/4" • • Focusing Ring Main body of Nightwiness • Objective lens Dioptrict adjustment ring Desiccant 12 • Strap holder • Infrared ON indicator (yellow) • Low Battery Indicator (red) • Battery House cover IR fixed security switch • • Power ON indicator (green) • High Light cut off indicator (blue) • Power ON/OFF • switch • Eye piece 13
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (con’t) Precautions Never disassemble the unit by yourself. There are no wires or modules that requires user to clean or modify. Operation procedures • Twist off the battery house cap. • Insert one battery type «ÀÀ» 1.5V, make sure that polarity is correct.. • Screw the battery cap back on. • Take the unit into your hand. Put on the wrist wrap. • Take the protective cover off the objective lens.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (con’t) LOW BATTERY INDICATOR Low battery indicator is RED and is located in ocular field of view, the indicator will start to blink if voltage of the power supply is between 0.9 - 1.0 V, in this case the Green unit ON indicator is off. If the voltage is very low (less than 0.9V), all indicators of NVD will automatically turn off. Turn OFF the unit and replace the battery.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (con’t)) Using the unit with external power supply of car adapter • Remove battery house cover. • Remove the battery «ÀÀ» and insert a external power adapter (optional). Lock the cap of an adapter into place. • Connect the power source to slot of external power supply cable( or car adapter ) with a standard low voltage plug type 5,5/ 2,1. • Connect second end of the cable to external power source, make sure that polarities are correct or connect the cable to cigarette lighter slot.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS (con’t) Environmental Conditions Nightwitness functions equally reliable in normal as well as extreme weather conditions. Although the unit performs reliably in harsh weather conditions and high moistures it is expected that user will do due diligence and pay more close attention to operation instructions, in order to keep unit in good working order and prevent early demise of the unit. Low temperature operation • Unit functions properly at temperatures below -20°C.
WARRANTY NEWCON OPTIK warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of the original date of consumer’s purchase, but no more than 18 months from the date of manufacturing. Longer warranty periods are available, subject to the terms of specific sales contract.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT ACCEPTANCE CERTIFICATE FOR NIGHTWITNESS Should you experience any difficulties with your Newcon OPTIK product, consult the enclosed manual. If the problem remains unresolved, contact our customer support department at (416) 663-6963 or Toll free at 1-877-368-6666. Our operating hours are 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday, Eastern Standard Time. Image Intensifier Tube At no time should the equipment be sent back to Newcon without following the instructions of our technical support department.
