11 automatic gain control (agc), 12 focus adjustment, 11 automatic gain control (agc) -15 – EOTech LWTS Light Weapon Thermal Sight User Manual

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2.11 AUTOMATIC GAIN CONTROL (AGC)

The LWTS provides an Automatic Gain Control (AGC)

feature that, when turned on, automatically adjusts both the

thermal brightness and gain levels based on the contrast

visible in the viewed scene.

AGC is toggled on or off by pressing (and holding) the

POL/AGC button. AGC status (AGC ON or AGC OFF) is

presented in the lower right corner of the eyepiece display

(see Figure 2-9).

With AGC OFF, continual adjustments to both thermal

brightness and gain must be made manually as described in

sections 2.9 and 2.10, to improve and maintain image

quality.

Operating the LWTS with AGC ON usually provides the best

thermal image. Manual adjustments to thermal brightness

and gain can still be made with AGC ON, but to a smaller

degree (fine tuning only).

2.12 FOCUS ADJUSTMENT

The objective lens must be focused for the viewing distance

being observed. Rotate the objective focus ring for best

image clarity. A change in viewing distance requires that the

lens be refocused. However, if already focused for a

distance of at least 90m, no change in focus is required

between this distance and infinity.

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