Armasight NAM601500126DH1 PVS14/6015 GEN 2+ HD Multi-Purpose Night Vision Monocular - Manual (Page 12)

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DESCRIPTION AND DATA
2.1 EqUIPMENT DESCRIPTION
2.2.1. EqUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES
The PVS-14/6015 is a hand-held, head-mounted, helmet mounted, or weapon-mounted night vision
system that enables walking, weapon firing, short-range surveillance, map reading, vehicle mainte-
nance, and administration of first aid in both moonlight and starlight conditions. Each unit allows for
vertical adjustment (by using the head strap), fore-and-aft adjustment, objective lens focus and eye-
piece focus. The monocular is also equipped with an IR source and a low battery indicator. The PVS-14
model is equipped with a manual gain control.
2.2.2. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS
The NVMPS includes the items shown in Figures 1-1, 1-2, 1-3. The major components are the head-
mount, helmet mount, monocular, carrying case, and the shipping and storage case.
a. Monocular
The monocular (see Figure 2-4) consists of various components such as an objective lens, an image
intensifier (not shown), an eyepiece lens and a battery cap.
The monocular also uses the accessories listed below:
Demist Shield – The demist shield (Figure 2-1) is used to prevent the eyepiece lenses from becom-
ing fogged.
Sacrificial Window – A replaceable sacrificial window (Figure 2-1) is supplied to protect the objec-
tive lens during operation in adverse conditions.
Compass – The compass (Figure 2-2) enables the operator to see azimuth readings in the monocu-
lar.
Tethering Cord – The tethering cord (Figure 2-1) enables the user to attach the compass or 3X mag-
nifier to a button hole or belt loop to guard against dropping or losing these items.
3X Magnifier – (Additional Authorized Item) The 3Xmagnifier (Figure 2-2) is a lens assembly which
can be added to the monocular to extend the operator’s observation ranges.
b. Headmount
The headmount (Figure 2-1) secures the monocular to the operator’s head for night viewing and pro-
vides freehand support for use with a weapon, protective mask, or for other purposes in which free-
hand operation is required. It is adjustable and cushioned. The thin browpad should be used for larger
heads, and comes attached to the headmount; the thick and medium browpads should be used for
smaller heads, and are stored in the carrying case.