Armasight NSGNYX7001GGDA1 Nyx7 GEN 3+ Ghost Night Vision Goggles - Manual (Page 22)

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3.3 OPERATING PROCEDURES
3.3.1 OPERATING PROCEDURES
These procedures should be performed under nighttime conditions only.
CAUTION:
Use of the Nyx-7 brightly lit conditions may damage the unit’s intensifier tube.
1. Verify that the battery is installed as indicated on the unit body.
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.
4. Push the operating button by short press. After a slight delay, a green glow will appear in the eye-
piece of the unit.
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.
NOTE:
The front lens should be readjusted as you view objects at different distances.
CAUTION:
Bright light sources such as firelight, headlights, searchlights, etc. can damage the Nyx-7. 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 unaided eye. However, the light can be detected by other NVDs.
NOTE:
The IR illuminator is designed to provide additional illumination (when needed) while viewing
scenes or targets from a short distance (up to 3m).
1. To activate the IR illuminator, turn the unit on. Push the operating button by long press. A red light
will appear in the eyepiece to indicate that the IR illuminator is operating.
3.3.3 NYX-7 SHUT-DOWN
1. To turn unit off push the operating button by short press. The green glow in the viewing area will
fade to black.