Operation instructions – Armasight NKMPRIME0511I11 Prime 5x GEN 1+ Night Vision Monocular User Manual
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bATTERY InSTAllATIOn
1) Unscrew the battery compartment cap on the front
side of the monocular’s body.
2) Insert the CR123A battery into the battery compart-
ment in accordance with polarity markings.
3) Screw the cap into place.
TRIPOD InSTAllATIOn
The Prime can be connected to a tripod. To mount the tripod with the Prime device, screw the tripod
into the 1/4’’ threaded socket located on the Prime’s rail.
nOTE:
The unit may be badly damaged if the tripod collapses or falls over. Remove the unit from the
tripod if it is not within your reach.
3. OPERATIOn InSTRucTIOnS
cOnTROlS
The Prime is designed to meet the needs and requirements of various users. Each user can individually
set the unit to the most effective and desirable position with the help of the controls. The Prime unit’s
controls and indicators are shown and detailed further, below:
Power button. This controls the power supply to the unit. Use this button to turn the unit on and off.
IR button. This button controls power supply to the built-in infrared illuminator. Use this button to turn
the IR illuminator on and off.
Lens Focus. This control focuses the objective lens. Adjust the lens for the clearest, sharpest image.
Diopter Adjustment. This control focuses the eyepiece. Use it to get the clearest image possible on
the IIT screen.
IR Illuminator Focus Adjustment. This control focuses the IR beam. To adjust the IR beam, rotate the
IR illuminator lens.
Power Indicator. A green PWR light will turn on when the unit is on and ready for operation.
IR Activity Indicator. A red IR light will turn on when the IR illuminator is turned on and ready.
FOcuSIng
To focus your Prime Monocular, perform the following steps:
1) Adjust the diopter. Turn the diopter adjustment ring clockwise until it stops. While looking through
the eyepiece, observe the scene and slowly begin turning the diopter adjustment ring counterclock-
wise until the image becomes clear and sharp.
2) Adjust the lens’ focus. To focus your monocular at different distances, rotate the objective lens focus
ring.