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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7
4
6
9
5
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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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16
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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
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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
Email: [email protected]
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:
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Quality Inspector:
__________________________________
Quality Assurance Seal
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