Newcon Optik NVS 6 User Manual

NVS 6 PILOT NIGHT VISION GOGGLES MAINTENANCE AND OPERATION MANUAL In USA: 3310 Prospect Ave. Cleveland, OH 44115 In Canada: 1183 Finch Ave. W.

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 5 3 STANDARD SET 3.1 The standard set of the NVS 6 shall be consistent with Table 2 and Fig. 3.1. Table 2 Designation Nomenclature

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 6 1 Night-Vision Goggles 2 Voltage Converter 3 Dehydrator Cartridge 4 Screwdriver 5 Test Pattern 6 Batteries 7 M

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 7 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4.1 The NVS 6 is constructed so as to provide pilot’s safety during operation. 4.2 In case of emergency the

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 8 5 DESIGN OF UNIT AND ITS COMPONENTS 5.1 The NVS 6 is essentially a passive-type optoelectronic night-vision device whose princip

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 9 1 Lens 2 Eyepiece 3 Ring 4 Guide 5 Cap-Switch 6 Fixing Assembly 7 Mount 8 Casing 9 Counterweight 10 LVC (Low-Voltage

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 10 For balancing out the overturning momentum produced by the unit in the operating position, use is made of counterweight (9) sec

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 11 1 Guide 2 Guide 3 RH Side Monocular 4 LH Side Monocular 5 Lens 6 Eyepiece 7 Image-Intensifier Tube 8 Barrel 9 Screw

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 12 Physically, the night-vision goggles are made in the form of two identical electro-optical channels – monocular (3) and monocul

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 13 Knob (18) provides a means of individual adjustment of the monocular position (eye relief, tilt of the monocular pair optical a

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 14 The design of the LVC is illustrated in Fig. 5.3. Structurally, the LVC consists of casing (1), which accommodates voltage conv

NVS 6 MANUAL RECORD OF REVISIONS Pages 1/2 IMPORTANT INFORMATION Read prior to activation You have just purchased a complicated electronic device.

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 15 1 Casing 2 Voltage Converter 3 Screw 4 Cover 5 Screw 6 Connector Plug 7 Connector Receptacle 8 Screw 9 Gasket Low-Vo

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 16 1 Screw 2 Screw 3 Screw 4 Guides 5 Spring 6 Carriage 7 Carriage 8 Screw 9 Screw Mount Figure 5.4 The mount is attac

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 17 Carriages (6) and (7) can be moved upwards/downwards by rotating adjustment screw (8), as well as left/right with the aid of sc

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 18 5.5.6 Screwdriver (4), shown in Fig. 3.1, is meant for performing necessary readjustments of mount (7) and also used when the h

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 19 6 PREPARATION FOR OPERATION 6.1 Preparation of Helmet for Mounting Night-Vision Goggles 6.1.1 Replacement of Visor Guard/Mount

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 20 + 1 Retainer 2 Tail End 3 Screw 4 Bushing 5 Recess 6 Recess 7 Washer 8 Casing 9 Clamp 17 Visor Guard 18 Slot

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 21 1 Retainer 2 Tail End 6 Recess 9 Clamp Assembly of Clamp with Retainer Figure 6.2 6.1.2 Installation of Counterweight 6

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 22 6.1.2.3 The adhesive recommended for usage is acrylate cyanide, type LOCTITE 454, or the like providing an adequate bonding of

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 23 Should the monocular pair fail to be locked relative to the unit fixing assembly, proceed as follows: – Move knob (2) (Ref. Fig

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 24 1 Button 2 Knob 3 Plate 4 Screw 5 Cap-switch 6 Cap 7 Button 8 Guide 9 Counterweight 10 Strap 11

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 2 RECORD OF REVISIONS Rev. Section, Page Authorizing Transmittal letter No. Sub-Section, Subject Revi-sed Added Dele-ted Do

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 25 1 Button 2 Knob 3 Plate 4 Screw 5 Cap-switch 9 Counterweight 10 Strap 12 Guide 13 Retainer 14 Cable 16 Screw 1

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 26 1 Button 2 Knob 3 Plate 4 Screw 7 Button 12 Guide 13 Retainer 16 Screw 18 Lever 26 Mount 27 Scr

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 27 1 Button 12 Guide 13 Retainer 14 Cable 19 LVC (Low-Voltage Converter) 20 Cable 21 LVC Power Cable Running f

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 28 counterclockwise direction until it is retained in the ON position and check to see that the unit operates properly. In so doin

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 29 6.2.13 Carry out preparatory operations on the pilot’s helmet in compliance with the Manual. Loosen cross-shaped knob (11) and

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 30 right eye, as well as clear view of the surrounding space by shifting gaze downwards under the eyepieces of the night-vision go

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 31 6.2.23 Check the operation of the mechanism permitting emergency removal of the night-vision goggles from the helmet. To test,

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 32 6.3 Arrangement of Night-Vision Goggles on Helicopter (Figs 6.4 thru 6.7) 6.3.1 Remove the following components from the case (

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 33 6.3.8 Fasten cable (14) on counterweight (9) using strap (10) (Ref. Fig. 6.5, Step 6.2.15). 6.3.9 With the goggles placed in th

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 34 2 IF THE POWER SUPPLY OF THE GOGGLES FROM THE HELICOPTER ELECTRICAL SYSTEM IS NOT AVAILABLE, THEIR OPERATION MAY BE PROVIDED FR

NVS 6 MANUAL LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Pages 1/2 LIST OF EFFECTIVE PAGES Section, Sub-Section, Subject Page Date Title Page – – Record of Rev

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 35 6.3.21 Disconnect power cable (21) (Ref. Fig. 6.7) of the helicopter electrical system from the LVC (low-voltage converter), an

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 36 7 OPERATION PROCEDURE 7.1 The conditions in which the night-vision goggles are operated have their own idiosyncrasy, which requ

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 37 7.9 Upon completion of work with the night-vision goggles and after the helicopter landing, perform the operations prescribed b

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 38 8 OPERATIONAL STATUS CHECK 8.1 In the course of the NVS 6 service, it is essential to continually carry out its inspection. The

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 39 Procedure Inspection method Technical requirements IPS), the image-intensifier tube screens shall illuminate and, after d

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 40 Table 4 Trouble and symptoms Probable cause Correction Remarks 1 NVS 6 failure to operate (image-intensifier tube screens

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 41 Trouble and symptoms Probable cause Remedy Remarks spare parts 3 Presence of moisture inside the unit 1 Replace dehyd-rat

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 42 Trouble and symptoms Probable cause Remedy Remarks 2 Image of viewed objects is not sufficiently sharp 1 Dirt on extern

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 43 Trouble and symptoms Probable cause Remedy Remarks sical damage repair at Manu-facturer’s facilities 3 One of the im

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 44 Trouble and symptoms Probable cause Remedy Remarks when its color has changed to lilac or rosy 5 Night-vision goggles a

NVS 6 MANUAL CONTENTS Pages 1/2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1 General...

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 45 10 MAINTENANCE PRACTICES 10.1 The maintenance operations to be carried out on the NVS 6 constitute the essential part of the un

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 46 Table 5, cont'd Line maintenance procedures (preflight checks) Subject of maintenance and operations Prelimi-nary prepa

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 47 10.3.1 For cleaning the outer surfaces of the lenses and eyepieces, wipe them with a clean cloth included in the single set of

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 48 Table 6 Procedure Maintenance check intervals, hours (months) and parameter under check 50 (6 months) 100 (12 months) 200 (

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 49 required) 10.6 The inspection procedure shall be performed as specified in Table 3. 10.7 The image quality shall be tested in c

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 50 11 STORAGE AND SHIPMENT 11.1 The NVS 6 units should be stored in heated premises at a temperature of +5 to +40 oC and a relativ

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 51 APPENDIX A List of Illustrations (reference) Fig. Title Page 3.1 NVS 6 Standard Set 6 5.1 NVS 6 9 5.2 Night-Vision Goggles

Page 52 APPENDIX B List of Abbreviations (reference) FOV – Field of view IPS – Independent power source LVC – Low-voltage converter

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 53 WARRANTY: NEWCON OPTIK warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of the orig

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NVS 6 MANUAL Page 1 1 General 1.1 The NVS 6, helicopter night-vision goggles, have been designed for use by the helicopter crewmembers during execu

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 2 1.7 The trouble-free operation of the NVS 6, within the assigned service life, is ensured through its correct use, careful handl

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 3 2 MAIN DATA 2.1 Specifications of the NVS 6 are presented in Table 1. Table 1 Specification Characteristic 1 Field of view (FOV)

NVS 6 MANUAL Page 4 Table 1, cont'd Specification Characteristic 11 Continuous operation time followed by an interval of not less than 30 min,