Armasight NSMNYX14P1F6DA1 NYX-14 Pro FLAG Night Vision Monocular - Manual (Page 28)

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CONTROL/INDICATOR FUNCTION
Built-in LED Indicators A GREEN GLOW in the eyepiece viewing area indicates excessive
light conditions. After 10 s of exposure to bright light, the intensifier
will shut off automatically. The unit will turn back on again when
moved away from the excessive light.
A PERMANENT RED GLOW in the eyepiece viewing area indicates
that the IR illuminator is operating.
A FLASHING RED LIGHT in the eyepiece viewing area indicates that
the battery is low.
3.3 OPERATING PROCEDURES
3.3.1 OPERATING PROCEDURES
These procedures should be performed under nighttime conditions only.
CAUTION:
Use of the Nyx-14 PRO brightly lit conditions may damage the unit’s intensifier tube.
1. Verify that the battery is installed as indicated on the body of the monocular.
2. Make a visual estimation of the illumination level in the viewing area. The required level of illumina-
tion is less than 1 lx (late twilight sky conditions).
3. Remove the lens cap and place it over the housing of the lens.
CAUTION:
Before removing the objective lens cap, verify that the photoreceiver is open.
4. Turn the function switch ON. After a slight delay, a green glow will appear in the eyepiece of the
monocular.
5. Adjust the unit diopter by rotating the ring of the eyepiece.
6. Observe the scene. Rotate the focus ring until the image is clear and sharp.
CAUTION:
Bright sources such as firelight, headlights, searchlights, etc. can damage the Nyx-14 PRO. Avoid
exposing the unit to these types of light sources.
3.3.2 IR ILLUMINATOR OPERATIONS
CAUTION:
When operating the device in extremely dark conditions, the light from the unit’s IR illuminator
will be invisible to the naked eye. However, the light can be detected by other NVDs.
TABLE 3-1. CONTINUED