AN/PVS-14 Monocular Night Vision Device

AN/PVS-14
MONOCULAR NIGHT VISION DEVICE
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OVERVIEW
 CHARACTERISTICS
 FUNCTIONS
 OPERATOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
 MOUNTING PROCEDURES
 OPERATION PROCEDURES
 MAINTENANCE
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CHARACTERISTICS
 Monocular night Vision Device (MNVD)
 Self-Contained
 Improved Night Vision with ambient light
 Moon, skyglow, etc.
 GEN III NVD
 IR source
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GENERAL DATA
 Weight – 14 oz
 Focus Range – 25 cm to infinity
 Range – 150m (Starlight), 300m (moonlight)
 Battery Life – 12 Hours (2 AA Batteries)
 Magnification – 1x
 Diopter Adjustment - +2 to -6
 Field of View – 40 Degrees
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MAJOR COMPONENTS
 1. Monocular
 2. Head Mount
 3. Helmet Mount
 4. Head/Helmet Mount Adapter
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MAJOR COMPONENTS CONT.
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FUNCTIONS
MECHANICAL FUNCTION
OPTICAL FUNCTION
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MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS
 Allows for different physical features of operators
to operate the system.
 They include:
 Power switch
 Eye-relief adjustment
 Diopter Adjustment
 Gain Control
 Objective Focus
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MECHANICAL FUNCTIONS
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OPTICAL FUNCTIONS
 Objective Lens, Image Intensifier, Eyepiece Lens
 1. Collects light
 2. Reflected from night scene by the moon
 3. Inverts the Image
 4. Focuses image on Image Intensifier
 5. Converts captured light into visible image
 Reinverts image on Eyepiece Lens
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OPTICAL FUNCTIONS
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OPERATOR CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS
 1. Power Switch:
 Controls monocular and IR source
 ON/OFF-Activates/Deactivates Monocular
 Reset/OFF- Resets after high-light cut-off
 IR/PULL- Momentary/continues activation
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OPERATOR CONTROLS
AND INDICATORS
 2. Low Power Indicator-
 Blinks to show 30 min. battery life
remaining.
 Visible in Eyepiece outside Intensifier FOV
 3. IR Source ON Indicator-
 When Illuminated indicates IR is ON
 Visible through Eyepiece outside Intensifier
FOV.
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OPERATOR CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS
 4. Gain Control-
 Adjusts from min. value 25-3000 max.
 5. Objective Focus-
 Focuses Objective Lens
 Sharpest Image of viewed objects
 6. Diopter Adjustment-
 Focuses eyepiece lens
 Without need of glasses
 Adjusts to sharpest image of Intensifier screen
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OPERATOR CONTROLS
AND INDICATORS
 7. Eye-Relief Adjustment-
 Adjusts distance between eye and monocular
 8. Latch-
 Separates monocular from Head/Helmet Mount
Adapter
 9. Battery Polarity Indicator-
 Shows how to properly insert batteries
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OPERATOR CONTROLS
AND INDICATORS
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MOUNTING PROCEDURES
HEADMOUNT
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MOUNTING PROCEDURES
HELMET MOUNT
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HELMET MOUNT
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OPERATION PROCEDURES
 HEADMOUNT OPERATIONS:
 -Install batteries
 - Don head mount
 - Align head/helmet mount adapter latch
 - Press/hold down latch lever
 - Install monocular into socket
 - Set eye-relief
 - Turn monocular ON
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HEADMOUNT OPERATIONS
 - Readjust vertical adjustment (align w/eye)
 - Rotate diopter adjustment (clearest view)
 - Adjust eye-relief
 - Reset diopter adjustment for best view
 - Adjust objective lens focus
 - Observe object until clearest view
obtained
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HEADMOUNT
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HELMET MOUNT OPERATION
 - Install batteries
 - Don Helmet
 - Place monocular in socket of helmet
mount
 - Set eye-relief
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HELMET MOUNT OPERATION
 - Turn power ON
 - - Rotate diopter adjustment (clearest view)
 - Adjust eye-relief
 - Reset diopter adjustment for best view
 - Adjust objective lens focus
 - Observe object until clearest view
obtained
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IR SOURCE OPERATION
 To view at close distance up to 3-meters
 Additional Illumination is needed
 a. Pull power knob out rotate CW to IR
 Hold monocular to eye
 Observe RED light in eyepiece
 Indicates IR is working
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IR SOURCE OPERATION
 b. Momentary IR
 Turn power switch CW (without pulling)
 Observe IR red light in eyepiece
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MAINTENANCE
 Inspect external surfaces for scratches, cracks and
gouges.
 If they do not affect operation it’s OK
 Inspect all Lenses
 Inspect Battery Compartment
 Ensure eyepiece rotates ½ turn
 Inspect eyecup
 Inspect Objective Lens
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SUMMARY
 CHARACTERISTICS
 FUNCTIONS
 OPERATOR CONTROLS AND
INDICATORS
 MOUNTING PROCEDURES
 OPERATION PROCEDURES
 MAINTENANCE
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