User Manual
MANTIS ELITE 
www.visioneng.com/support  Mantis Elite with Universal Stand - User Guide 
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Desiccant Replacement 
The desiccant removes excess moisture from the optical head. 
  Disconnect the power supply from the bottom of the head. 
  Remove the grommet  covering the desiccant and remove the 
desiccant. 
  Insert the new desiccant and replace the grommet. 
LED Arrays 
The method for removing the LED arrays is identical for either side. 
  Disconnect the power supply from the bottom of the head. 
  Loosen the two screws  that secure the filter/array cover  and 
remove the cover. 
  Lift out the LED array  and turn it over. Disconnect the array connector  and 
remove the LED array complete with filter 
. 
  Reassembly is the reverse of this procedure. 
Packing Contents 
Assembly 
1  Secure the universal mount to the work surface using 
the G-clamp provided or by using appropriate 
screws located in the counter bored holes of the 
Mount. 
2  Place the universal arm on top of the universal 
mount. Lower onto spigot until fully mounted. 
3  Loosen the upper retaining bolt  on the universal arm. Remove 
the lower retaining bolt 
. Carefully place the Mantis viewing 
head’s locating hook 
 over the upper retaining bolt of the universal 
arm. 
Replace the lower retaining bolt, ensuring the 
bolt passes through the lower locating mount 
of the Mantis viewing head. 
Tighten the upper and lower retaining bolts then 
re-seat the universal arm rubber gaiter 
. 
4  Fit the chosen objective lens  into the 
objective seat (ensuring the Vision logo is at the 
front) and tighten the securing screw 
. If 
required, rotate the objective turret 
 and fit 
another objective lens in the same way. 
5  Ensuring the power adapter is suitable for your supply voltage, connect the power adapter plug to a suitable power 
outlet and its output connector to the base of the universal arm. 
6  Connect the output lead at the top of the universal arm to the rear of the viewing head. 
Do not attempt to connect the power supply directly to the viewing head. 
 Universal mount 
 G-clamp 
  Counter balanced boom stand 
 Viewing head 
 Power adapter 
 Objective lens 
  Anti glare hood 
Routine Maintenance 










