Newcon Optik LAM 3 IR User Manual

Operation Manual  
LAM 3 IR  
RED / INFRARED LASER  
AIMER / ILLUMINATOR  
105 Sparks Ave., Toronto, ON M2H 2S5, Canada  
IMPORTANT INFORMATION  
Read prior to activation  
You have just purchased a sophisticated electronic device.  
To operate it properly, please read this manual carefully.  
LAM belongs to Class 3b laser products in accordance  
with IEC 60825-1. This radiation is hazardous for your  
eyes. Here are some common precautions that must be  
observed.  
Avoid any exposure of the eye to direct or closely  
reflected laser beam. Naked skin exposure to laser  
beam is not recommended.  
ALWAYS turn the device off when it is not in use  
and when you change the battery!  
NEVER look into the beam!  
NEVER subject LAM to excessive impacts  
NEVER transport LAM without the case  
NEVER disassemble LAM  
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NEVER reverse polarity of the battery  
ALWAYS make sure that the device is fixed firmly  
on the weapon  
ALWAYS remove battery when not in use for a long  
period  
ALWAYS store in a warm dry place when not in use  
ALWAYS clean output windows with soft cloth only  
ALWAYS check the O-ring when replacing the  
battery.  
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CONTENTS  
1. Brief description..........................................................2  
1. LAM DESIGN AND APPEARANCE........................3  
2. DELIVERY SET.........................................................9  
2.1  
Standard delivery set ...................................9  
3. SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................10  
4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS...............................11  
4.1  
4.2  
4.3  
4.4  
4.5  
Battery installation ....................................11  
Mounting LAM on a weapon ....................12  
Adjusting LAM on a weapon ....................12  
Aiming.......................................................14  
Preparing LAM for transportation.............15  
5. Care, storage and transportation ................................16  
5.1  
5.2  
5.3  
General ......................................................16  
Long-term storage .....................................17  
Transportation ...........................................19  
6. TROUBLESHOOTING ............................................20  
7. WARRANTY............................................................21  
8. CUSTOMER SUPPORT...........................................23  
10.QUALITY CERTIFICATE.......................................24  
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Carefully read all the instructions prior to use.  
Failure to obey the instructions will void the  
warranty!  
INVISIBLE LASER RADIATION  
CLASS 3B LASER PRODUCT  
830–860 nm 25 mW, 630-650 nm 8 mW.  
DON’T LOOK INTO THE BEAM!  
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Brief description  
LAM laser aimer/illuminator (hereinafter referred as  
LAM) is designed for precise aiming at day and night.  
LAM forms an IR laser radiation spot on the target visible  
by naked eye (red colour) or visible only through the  
night vision goggles. It can be attached to a weapon  
equipped with Picatinny rail MIL-STD-1913.  
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1. LAM 3IR APPEARANCE  
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Fig. 1 — Front view  
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1
7
4
6
9
5
10  
1 - Windage and elevation adjustment knobs, for Visible & IR aimer  
channel  
2 - Windage and elevation adjustment knobs, for illuminator channel  
3 – Housing  
4 - IR aimer  
5 - Visible red aimer  
6 - Battery compartment cover  
7 – Illuminator  
8 - Illuminator beam divergence adjustment ring  
9 - Quick release lever  
10 - Red channel filter  
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Fig. 2 — LAM rear view  
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17  
16  
11  
15  
14  
13  
11 - Bracket  
12 - blocking ring  
13 - mode switch  
14 - low battery indicator  
15 – high / low (working / training modes) power switch  
16 - remote button connector  
17 - windage adjustment knob, illuminator channel  
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LAM consists of three laser emitters – IR aimer (4, Fig.  
1), visible aimer (5, Fig.1) and IR illuminator (7, Fig. 1) –  
combined in one housing (3, Fig. 1) with interaxis  
distance of 44.8 millimeters. LAM is powered by a  
lithium battery (CR123 type). The battery is installed  
between aimer and illuminator and covered with battery  
compartment cover (6, Fig.1), which is attached to the  
housing by a rubber band.  
The junction of battery compartment cover (6, Fig. 1) and  
housing (3, Fig. 1) is sealed with rubber O-ring. A spare  
O-ring is included in the standard delivery set.  
Quick release lever mount (9, Fig.1) fixes LAM on a  
weapon (Picatinny rail MIL-STD-1913).  
Beam divergence can be changed in between 3 and 105  
mrad (3’-4º30’) by turning the grooved adjustment ring  
(8, Fig. 1).  
Operating modes switch (13, Fig.2) has the following  
positions:  
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LAM is off  
OFF  
R
Visible aimer is on  
IR aimer is on  
Illuminator is on  
P
IL  
Both IR aimer and Illuminator are  
on  
ILP  
Battery test  
BT  
The LED (14, Fig. 2) in BT mode indicates battery level:  
solid red LED means the battery charge is normal, if it is  
blinking - the battery must be replaced.  
IR channels of LAM can operate at high (H mode) and  
low (L mode) power levels of laser. Low mode or IR  
channels are used for training purposes. Appropriate level  
can be chosen with switch (15, Fig. 2). Red channel is  
switched into the training mode by means of removable  
filter.  
To prevent unintentional switching to high power mode,  
switch (15, Fig. 2) is blocked with the ring (12, Fig. 2).  
To unblock the switch and allow high power mode (H)  
the ring must be pulled out and turned.  
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High power mode is a health hazard!  
Lock switch (15, Fig.2) with blocking ring (12, Fig.2) when  
you do not intend using LAM in high power mode.  
Use filter with the Red Channel in the training mode  
LAM can be turned on either with a switch (13, Fig. 2) or  
with a remote control pressure switch, when it is  
connected through the remote control connector (16, Fig.  
2). When the remote button is connected, switch (15, Fig.  
2) only pre-selects modes, but does not activate them;  
LAM goes on in the selected mode only while the remote  
button is pressed. Connector (16, Fig. 2) should be  
covered with the cap when it is not used. The remote  
button can be attached to a rifle pivot or grip with  
provided Velcro tape.  
LAM has independent windage / elevation adjustment  
mechanisms for aimers and illuminator channels. Knobs  
(1, Fig. 1) adjust aimers channel, while knobs (2, Fig. 1)  
and (17, Fig. 2) adjust illuminator channel. Rotation of the  
adjustment knobs moves radiation spots on the target.  
Directions of adjustment are marked on the knobs with  
UP (beam moves up) and R (beam moves right).  
When shooting with LAM, keep in mind that the ballistic  
trajectory is a complicated curve, while laser beam is a  
straight line, and these two lines cross in one or two  
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points (depending on the location of LAM on the  
weapon).  
For precise shooting you should know the distance to the  
target and have trajectory correction table for your  
weapon. The shooter should estimate the distance and  
determine the shift of the aimer spot in accordance with  
the correction table.  
Use illuminator when light conditions do not allow seeing  
the target in night vision goggles, rifle scope or  
monocular.  
There is no need to adjust LAM each time it is remounted  
on the same Picatinny rail.  
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2. DELIVERY SET  
Standard delivery set  
Quantity  
Laser aimer / illuminator LAM 3 IR with mount  
1
1
1
1
1
1
Remote pressure switch  
O-Ring  
Soft case  
Manual  
Warranty card  
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3. SPECIFICATIONS  
Aimer  
Illuminator  
V
IR  
Laser wavelength  
Beam divergence  
635 ± 10 nm 830-860 nm 830- 860 nm  
0.9-80 mrad  
0.4 mrad (1’)  
(3’...4°30’)  
Power of laser  
emission,  
L mode  
0.24  
mW10%  
with filter 25 mW10% 25 mW10%  
H mode  
2 mW10%  
2 mW10%  
Windage / elevation  
adjustment range  
Adjustment step  
± 20 mrad (±1°10’)  
0.5±0.05 mrad (50mm @100m)  
Adjustment accuracy  
after 1000 shots  
Adjustment accuracy  
after 100 installations  
on the rail  
0.5 mrad  
1 mrad  
Battery type  
3V Lithium CR 123  
Operating temperature  
range  
-40C ..+60C  
Storage conditions,  
temperature range  
relative humidity  
Dimensions  
–40oC .. +50oC  
up to 55% at 25oC  
105x75x55 mm  
380 g  
Weight  
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4. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS  
DANGER! THIS LASER EQUIPMENT IS  
HAZARDOUS FOR YOUR EYES!  
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Do not look into laser beam with naked eyes or  
through any optical device.  
Do not point an active unit at highly reflective  
surfaces or towards other individuals or animals.  
Battery installation  
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Ensure the mode switch (13, Fig. 2) is in OFF  
position.  
Unscrew battery compartment cover (6, Fig. 1) and  
insert the battery observing the polarity marked on  
the body. Screw back the cap (6, Fig. 1) tightly.  
When installing battery pay attention to the O-ring  
condition. It should have no visible defects to ensure  
waterproofing ability. Replace the O-ring if it is worn or  
torn.  
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Mounting LAM on a weapon  
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Mount LAM on the Picatinny rail using the quick  
release lever mount (9, Fig. 1) so that the laser  
emission is directed towards the target;  
If desired, connect the remote switch cable to the  
connector (16, Fig. 2) and tighten the nut. Fix the  
remote switch on the weapon pivot or grip by Velcro  
tape in place, which would be comfortable for  
pressing the key. Trim the tape if necessary.  
Adjusting LAM on a weapon  
LAM can be adjusted on a weapon using two techniques:  
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with laser boresight and boresight target;  
with iron weapon sight and special target.  
In both cases you will need a night vision device, a  
boresight target and a gun rest (or its substitute).  
If the weapon is boresighted using field means (sandbags,  
rucksacks) and the weapon is laid on its side for stability,  
turn the boresight also.  
Prior to adjusting LAM, which has never been in  
operation, carry out 10 shots to stabilize the adjustment  
mechanisms under the influence of recoil.  
Adjusting with help of laser boresight  
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1. Mount LAM on the weapon.  
2. Fix the weapon in the aiming rest.  
3. Insert the laser bore sight into the barrel.  
4. Zero the bore sight in accordance with its operation  
manual.  
5. Set the target at the distance, required for this weapon  
and this target.  
6. Activate LAM in ILP mode.  
7. Set minimal divergence of the illuminator channel.  
8. Set laser boresight on the aiming mark on the target.  
9. Superpose centers of the spots produced by the aimer  
and illuminator on the aiming mark by rotating  
adjustment knobs (1, Fig. 1), (2, Fig. 1), (17, Fig. 2).  
10. Check again that all three spots (laser bore sight  
mark, aimer mark and center of the illuminator mark)  
are on the correct aiming point on the target.  
11. Turn LAM off.  
Adjusting with iron weapon sight  
1. Mount LAM on the weapon.  
2. Fix the weapon in the aiming rest and aim it by  
means of an iron sight at the aiming mark on the  
target.  
3. Activate LAM in ILP mode.  
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4. Set the minimal divergence of the illuminator  
channel.  
5. Superpose centers of the spots produced by the aimer  
and illuminator on the aiming mark by rotating  
adjustment knobs (1, Fig. 1), (17, Fig. 2).  
6. Fire the weapon.  
7. If point of impact is off the aiming mark adjust  
windage and elevation by rotating adjustment knobs  
(1, Fig. 1), (2, Fig. 1), (17, Fig. 2). (Each click of  
adjustment mechanisms shifts radiation spot by 5 cm  
on the target at 100 m.)  
8. Repeat steps 7 and 8 until point of impact coincides  
with the aiming mark.  
When adjusted unit is remounted on the same Picatinny  
rail of the same weapon no re-adjustment is required.  
Aiming  
When firing at a distance of up to 200 m the radiation spot  
is to be aimed at the target.  
When firing at a longer distance elevation adjustment may  
be required.  
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Preparing LAM for transportation  
1. Turn LAM off by turning operating modes switch  
(13, Fig. 2) to OFF position.  
2. Disconnect the remote switch from the weapon.  
3. Loosen quick release lever (9, Fig.1), remove LAM  
from Picatinny rail.  
4. Pack LAM and remote switch into the case  
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5. CARE, STORAGE AND  
TRANSPORTATION  
General  
LAM is a sophisticated precise optical instrument  
equipped with electronics. Therefore, it should be handled  
with due care.  
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Never disassemble LAM.  
Keep away from direct sunlight, impacts, dust,  
moisture, and sharp changes of temperature.  
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Do not store LAM at temperatures higher than 70oC  
(158oF). Keep away from heating appliances and  
central heating.  
Do not touch the optical surfaces with fingers. Doing  
so may damage the anti-reflection coating.  
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Avoid shocks and sharp jolts.  
Clean optical surfaces only with professional camera  
lens cleaning supplies.  
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Use soft clean cloth to wipe the exterior of LAM.  
Remove battery when storing LAM for long period  
of time.  
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All repairs must be performed by an authorized  
service.  
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If LAM was exposed to salt water it should be rinsed in  
fresh water and dried outside at no more than 55oC.  
Long-term storage  
When preparing for long-term storage, cover the external  
metal surfaces of LAM with protective lubricant. Each 4  
(four) years old layer of lubricant should be removed and  
new layer be applied.  
To remove old layer of lubricant:  
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Wipe LAM with clean dry cloth,  
Degrease metal surfaces of LAM with benzene  
moistened cloth,  
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Dry LAM out-of-doors.  
Do not touch unit’s metal surfaces with fingers after  
cleaning.  
To apply new layer of lubricant:  
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Within two hours from the cleaning apply an  
even 0.2-0.5 mm thick layer of lubricant on  
metal surfaces with a brush.  
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Do not cover plastic parts.  
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2. When preparing for a long-term storage LAM just  
received from manufacturer or from workshop ensure  
that actual set is the same as indicated in the Delivery  
Set section of this manual.  
3. Cases with units should be placed on stands, shelves  
or in cupboards in dry heated and ventilated premises  
in accordance with Storage conditions as described in  
Specifications.  
4. The temperature range during storage should be  
between from +5 to +40°С, relative humidity not  
higher than 55 % at temperature +25°С.  
5. Battery should be stored separately from LAM.  
6. Units can be stored in transportation cases at  
temperatures up to 70oC for no more than 16 hours.  
7. It is unacceptable to keep units on the floor, near  
stoves or windows that let through direct sun rays.  
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8. Presence of acid and alkaline vapor, as well as of  
other aggressive admixtures in the air in the storage  
area may cause damage to LAM.  
9. After 4 years of storage, it is necessary to perform  
thorough inspection of units’ functionality.  
Transportation  
When packed, LAMs can be transported by any covered  
means in accordance with Storage conditions as described  
in Specifications.  
When in operation, LAM is to be transported in its case or  
mounted on a weapon.  
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6. TROUBLESHOOTING  
The LED indicator is off when switch is ON.  
Turn the switch on again. If LAM still does not go ON  
check that battery is installed properly and has sufficient  
charge. Replace battery if necessary.  
Spot shape or size has changed  
Emitter objective lens is dirty. Flush emitter lens with  
fresh water and wipe it with soft cloth. If this doesn’t  
help, send LAM for repair.  
No radiation when activating LAM with remote switch  
Turn the mode switch (13, Fig. 2) to OFF position and  
then turn LAM ON again. If this doesn’t help, replace the  
remote switch.  
Radiation doesn’t stop when remote switch is released  
Replace the remote switch.  
Moisture in the battery compartment.  
Check the O-ring on the battery compartment cover and  
replace it if necessary. If the battery compartment cover is  
damaged, send LAM for repair  
Shift of zero line when firing  
Send LAM for repair.  
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7. WARRANTY  
NEWCON warrants this product against defects in  
material and workmanship for one year from the date of  
the original purchase. Longer warranty is available,  
subject to the terms of the specific sales contract. Should  
your Newcon product prove to be defective during this  
period, please deliver the product securely packaged in its  
original container or an equivalent, along with the proof  
of the original purchase date, to your Newcon Dealer.  
Newcon will repair (or at its option replace with the same  
or comparable model), the product or part thereof, which,  
on inspection by Newcon, is found to be defective in  
materials or workmanship.  
What This Warranty Does Not Cover:  
NEWCON is not responsible for warranty service should  
the product fail as a result of improper maintenance,  
misuse, abuse, improper installation, neglect, damage  
caused by disasters such as fire, flooding, lightning,  
improper power supply, or service other than by a  
NEWCON Authorized Service.  
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Postage, insurance, and shipping costs incurred while  
presenting your NEWCON product for warranty service  
are your responsibility.  
If shipping from North America please include a cheque  
or money order payable to NEWCON OPTIK for the  
amount of $15.00 to cover handling and return shipping.  
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8. CUSTOMER SUPPORT  
Should you experience any difficulties with your  
NEWCON OPTIK product, consult the enclosed manual.  
If the problem remains unresolved, contact our customer  
support department at (416) 663-6963 or toll free at 1-  
877-368-6666. Our operating hours are 9am-5pm,  
Monday - Friday, Eastern Standard Time.  
At no time should equipment be sent back to Newcon  
without following the instructions of our technical support  
department.  
NEWCON OPTIK accepts no responsibility for  
unauthorized returns.  
To locate NEWCON Authorized Dealer call:  
Tel: (416) 663-6963 Fax: (416) 663-9065  
Defective products should be shipped to:  
US customers:  
2498 Superior Ave. Cleveland, OH 44114  
From all other countries:  
105 Sparks Ave., Toronto, ON  
M2H 2S5, CANADA  
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10. QUALITY CERTIFICATE  
LAM 3 IR serial  
number_____________________________  
complies with all technical specifications and has passed  
the inspection.  
Date of production:  
_________________________________  
Quality Inspector:  
__________________________________  
Quality Assurance Seal  
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NEWCON OPTIK  

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