ATN 3 manual Infrared IR Illuminator Operations

c. Infrared (IR) Illuminator Operations

CAUTION

The IR illuminator is a light that is invisible to the unaided eye for use during conditions of extreme darkness. How- ever, the light from the illuminator can be detected by the enemy using night vision devices.

NOTE

The purpose of the illuminator is for viewing at close distance up to 3 meters when additional illumination is needed.

IR Illuminator gets activated when the monocular is already on by holding button (A) pressed for 1,5-2 seconds. A red light appears in the eyepiece to indicate that the IR illuminator is operating.

You may focus IR light by placing the focusing lens of pivot plate(B) onto the window of IR illuminator ( C).

C

A

B

Figure 4-4

Infrared (IR) Illuminator Operations