OPERATOR MANUAL PVS-14A - Nivisys

1 Nivisys , LLC 400 S. Clark DriveSuite 105 Tempe, AZ 85281 USA480-970-3222 (tel)480-970-3555 of the commodities described herein is strictly prohibited without a valid export license issued by the Department of State Office of Defense Trade Controls prescribed in the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) Title 22, Code of Federal Regulation, Chapter 1, Subchapter M, Parts MANUALPVS-14 AMonocular Night vision DeviceP/N 830-0058-0 OSR 12-S-1495 Inside cover intentionally left , LLC Rev.

2 25 Mar 2015iOPERATOR MANUAL forPVS-14 AMonocular Night vision Device ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDThis document contains proprietary information developed by Nivisys , LLC. It has been prepared to instruct Nivisys customers in the proper care and operation of the equipment respective to this document. Neither receipt nor possession thereof confers any right to reproduce or use, or disclose, in whole or in part, any such information without written authorization from Nivisys , LLC.

3 2011 , LLC Rev. 25 Mar 2015iiThis page intentionally left , LLC Rev. 25 Mar 2015iiiADVISORY OVERVIEWThe following description categorizes the level of risk associated with each cautionary statement displayed throughout the AN OPERATION OR PROcEDURE WHIcH, If NOT STRIcTLY ObSERVED, cOULD RESULT IN INjURY TO OR DEATH Of AN OPERATION OR PROcEDURE WHIcH, If NOT STRIcTLY ObSERVED, cOULD RESULT IN DAMAGE TO OR DESTRUcTION Of EqUIPMENT OR LOSS Of MISSION AN ESSENTIAL OPERATION, PROcEDURE, cONDITION OR , LLC Rev.

4 25 Mar 2015ivThis page intentionally left , LLC Rev. 25 Mar 2015vTAbLE Of cONTENTSA dvisory Overview iiiTable of Contents vList of Figures viiList of Tables

5 IxcHAPTER 1: GENERAL INfORMATION Introduction Equipment Description Standard Kit Parts List Standard Kit Parts Illustration Optional Items List Optional Items Illustration System Performance and

6 Data 1-6 cHAPTER 2: PREPARATION fOR USE Introduction Battery Precautions Battery Installation Eyecup Installation

7 Demist Shield Installation Sacrificial Window Installation Headmount Adjustment and Installation Head/Helmet Mount Installation Installation of Weapon Mount (Optional) 2-9 Nivisys , LLC Rev. 25 Mar 2015viTAbLE Of cONTENTS (CONT.)cHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUcTIONS Introduction Controls and Indicators Hand-held Operation Head Mounted Operation Operations with IR Source Using the Gain Control Operation in Conditions of Blowing Dust or Sand Operation in Rainy or Humid Conditions Operation in Salt Water Areas Shutting

8 Down the Unit Preparation for Storage 3-10 cHAPTER 4: MAINTENANcE INSTRUcTIONS Introduction Deactivation Battery Removal Cleaning the PVS-14A 4-1 Cleaning the Optics Checking for Damage and Corrosion 4-2cHAPTER 5: TROUbLESHOOTING Troubleshooting Procedures 5-1 APPENDIX A.

9 SPARE AND REPAIR PARTS LIST Introduction Contact Information Spare Parts List A-1 APPENDIX b: WARRANTY INfORMATION b-1 Nivisys , LLC Rev. 25 Mar 2015viiLIST Of fIGURES1-1 Standard Kit Parts Illustration 1-31-2 Optional Parts Illustration 1-52-1 Standard Installations 2-32-2 Headmount Diagram 2-72-3 Head/Helmet Mount Adapter Installation 2-82-4 Weapon Mount Installation 2-103-1

10 Controls and Indicators 3-23-2 Head Mounted Operation 3-73-3 Gain Control 3-9 Nivisys , LLC Rev. 25 Mar 2015viiiThis page intentionally left , LLC Rev. 25 Mar 2015ixLIST Of TAbLES1-1 Standard Kit Parts List 1-21-2 Optional Items List 1-41-3 System Performance and Data 1-63-1 Controls and Indicators 3-35-1 Troubleshooting 5-1A-1 Spare and Repair Parts List A-1 Nivisys , LLC Rev.