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SPYRON
High Performance Night Vision Monocular
INSTRU TION MANUAL
The world belongs to those who can see the beauty at night
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ADVISORY OVERVIEW
The following description categorizes the level of risk associated with each
cautionary statement displayed throughout the manual.
WARNING HIGHLIGHTS
An operation or procedure which, i not strictly observed, could
result in injury or death o personnel.
CAUTION HIGHLIGHTS
An operation or procedure which, i not strictly observed, could
result in damage or destruction o equipment or loss o mission
e ectiveness.
NOTE HIGHLIGHTS
An essential operation, procedure, condition or statement.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Introduction 5
1.2 Equipment Description 5
1.3 Standard Kit Parts List 6
1.4 Standard Kit Parts Illustration 6
1.5 System Performance and Data 7
CHAPTER 2: PREPARATION FOR USE
2.1 Introduction 8
2.2 Battery Precautions 8
2.3 Battery Installation 9
2.4 Eyecup Installation 9
2.5 Sacrificial Window Installation 10
2.6 J-Arm Mount Installation 10
2.7 Installation of Weapon Mount (optional) 11
CHAPTER 3: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
3.1 Introduction 13
3.2 ontrols and Indicators 13
3.3 Hand-held Operation 15
3.4 Operations with IR Source 15
3.5 Using the Gain ontrol 16
3.6 Operation in onditions of Blowing Dust or 16
3.7 Sand Operation in Rainy or Humid onditions 17
3.8 Operation in Salt Water Areas 17
3.9 Shutting Down the Unit 17
3.10 Preparation for Storage 17
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CHAPTER 4: MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
4.1 Introduction 19
4.2 Deactivation 19
4.3 Battery Removal 19
4.4 leaning the SPYRON 19
4.5 leaning the Optics 19
4.6 hecking for Damage and orrosion 20
CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING
5.1 Troubleshooting Procedures 21
APPENDIX A: SPARE AND REPAIR PARTS LIST
APPENDIX B: WARRANTY INFORMATION 24
APPENDIX C: DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 25
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CHAPTER 1: GENERAL INFORMATION
1.1 Introduction
This manual provides operation and field level maintenance instructions for the SPYRON. It
also provides specifications and data on the performance of the monocular. To ensure the
safety of the operator and the correct operation of the monocular it is recommended that
this manual is read carefully in its entirety before any deployment or field application.
1.2 Equipment description
The SPYRON is a self-contained night vision device that enables improved night vision using
ambient light from the night sky. Typically, the moon, star and/or sky glow.
Optically, it is made up of an objective lens, image intensifier and eyepiece lens. The
objective lens collects light reflected from the night scene by the moon, stars, or night sky,
inverts the image and focuses that image on the image intensifier. The image intensifier
converts the captured light into a visible image and reinverts the image which can then be
viewed through the eyepiece lens.
In situations where there is no light at all the unit can be switched into the infrared (IR)
mode. The SPYRON is equipped with an IR flashlight enabling the unit to use this invisible
light to operate.
The SPYRON is designed for differences in the physical features of individuals. This allows
for a wide range of operators to use the system safely and comfortably. Some of these
design features are the power switch, eye relief adjustment, diopter adjustment, gain
control, and objective focus. Lightweight and versatile, the SPYRON can be hand- held,
head-mounted, helmet-mounted, camera/camcorder adapted or weapon mounted as a
tactical night scope. The SPYRON is the most widely fielded night vision system available.
1.3 Standard kit parts list
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The standard SPYRON kit comes with the items listed here under:
1.4 Standard kit parts illustration
Item Description
Quantity
1 Monocular Assembly 1
2 AA Alkaline Battery 1
3 Sacrificial Lens 1
4 J-Arm 1
5 Operator Manual Digital
6 Hard arrying ase 1
Table 1
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Parts List
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1.5 System per ormance and data:
The chart below lists the technical specifications and data of the SPYRON system. The data
contained herein is subject to change without notice.
Table 1-2 System Performance and Data
CHAPTER 2: PREPARATION FOR USE
ITEM LIMITS
Electrical Data
Power Source Battery (1.5V D max.)
Battery Requirements 1 AA Alkaline or
1 AA Lithium L91
Battery Life (AA Alkaline) 40 hrs @ 21° (70°F)
Battery Life (Lithium) 80 hrs @ 21° (70°F)
Physical Data
Monocular Dimensions 11cm x 6.4cm x 6.2cm
Monocular Weight, with battery &
tube
330g
Optical Data
Magnification 1.0X
Field of View 40° (+/-2° )
Eyepiece of Focus +2 to -6 diopters
Focus Range 25 cm (9.8”) to infinity
Eye Relief 20 mm
Objective Lens f/1.2
Resolution up to 1.3 cy/mR with 64 lp/mm tube
Environmental Data
Operating Temperature -10° to 50°
Storage Temperature 0° to 35°
Illumination Required Overcast starlight to moonlight
Immersion IP67
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2.1 Introduction
This section contains instructions for installing and attaching various components and
accessories to the SPYRON for operation under normal conditions.
2.2 Battery precautions
WARNING
Do not mix alkaline and lithium batteries. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do
not mix brands o batteries. Do not mix disposable and rechargeable batteries.
Failure to ollow these instructions could result in death, injury or imposition o
long- term health hazards.
WARNING
Inspect battery or bulging prior to use. I the battery shows signs o bulging, do
not use.
WARNING
Do not heat, puncture, disassemble, short circuit, incinerate, attempt to
recharge or otherwise tamper with the battery. Turn o the SPYRON i the
battery compartment becomes unduly hot. I possible, wait until the battery has
cooled be ore removing it.
WARNING
Do not replace the battery in a potentially explosive atmosphere. Contact
sparking may occur while installing or removing battery and cause an explosion.
Failure to ollow these instructions could result in death, injury or imposition o
long- term health hazards.
CAUTION
Obey the battery manu acturer’s directions or battery disposal.
2.3 Battery installation
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Install one Alkaline AA battery as follows:
1. Remove the battery cap by turning it counter-clockwise.
2. heck to ensure the O-ring is present.
3. Observe polarity as indicated on the outside of the battery compartment.
4. Insert the Alkaline AA battery into the battery compartment, minus end first.
5. Replace battery cap by pushing and turning it clockwise. Tighten it firmly to ensure a
watertight seal.
Figure 2-1 Standard installations
2.4 Eyecup installation
Perform the following procedure to install eyecup onto the monocular:
1. arefully press the eyecup over the end of the eyecup retainer ring.
2. Rotate the eyecup into proper viewing position. Adjust for best fit. The eyecup must
seal around your eye and prevent the green glow from escaping.
2.5 Sacri icial window installation
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Perform the following procedure to install the sacrificial window onto the objective lens
assembly.
CAUTION
I adverse operating conditions (blowing dust or sand) are expected to exist,
attach the sacri icial window to protect the objective lens rom scratches or
other damage.
1. If the objective lens cap is in place, remove it.
2. arefully push the sacrificial window onto the objective lens until it stops. Turn the
sacrificial window clockwise until it snaps into place.
2.6 J-Arm Mount Installation
Install the head/helmet mount adapter into the monocular by following the procedure.
1. Align the thumbscrew with the threaded hole and tighten.
2. Locate the connector on the J-Arm mount adapter that fits into a groove on the
monocular.
3. Make sure the connector on the adapter fits the monocular.
4. Loosen the clamp knob and pivot the arm to the other side for SPYRON use with the
right eye.
Figure 2-2 J-Arm Mount Adapter Installation
2.7 Installation o weapon mount (optional)
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