Aries MK Trident
(WP-17)
u s e r ` s g u i d e
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TECHNOLOGIES
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CORP.
SPECIFICATIONS
Generation ...................................................................................................... 2nd, 2nd+, 3rd, 4th
Magnification................................................................................................... 2.5X (5X optional)
Lens system .................................................................................................... F1:1.2, F43mm
FOV ................................................................................................................. 20 deg.
Range of focus ............................................................................................... 1m to infinity
Reticle ............................................................................................................. Red On Green
Windage & elevation adjustments ................................................................. 1/2MOA
IR illuminator ................................................................................................... Super 450mw
Battery life....................................................................................................... 10-20 hours
Dimensions .................................................................................................... 9.8” x3.8” x3.3”
Weight ............................................................................................................ 1.5kg/3.3 Lbs
Diopter adjustment ........................................................................................ +/-5
Operating temperature ........................................................................................ -40°C to +40°C
PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
Before getting started make sure to follow these steps:
• Install the battery into its housing with the polarity order shown
on the main body of the unit.
• Switch on the Aries scope with the protective lens cover still
attached to the lens.
• Make sure that the green luminance of the light intensifier tube
is present.
• Observe the scene, and adjust the diopter and/or lens for opti-
mal image clarity.
• You may now enter a dark environment or simply shut the
lights off in order to darken the room.
• Next, remove the lens cap/daylight filter.
• Observe the scene, and adjust the front lens for ideal focus.
Battery
installation
• Finally, you may want to turn the infra red (IR) illuminator on.
Notice the ability of the Aries scope to see in total darkness with
the aid of the IR illuminator.
OPERATING
MOUNTING
1. Slightly loosen the fixing screws on the 7/8” weaver rail built into the scope.
2. Place the scope on the dovetail mount of the fire arm making certain that the mount aligns with the
receptor attachment screw groove. Adjust as necessary.
3. Tighten the fixing screws.
NOTE: Receptor attachment screws may need to be tightened after continuous shooting.
MOUNTING SYSTEM
The ATN Night Vision Riflescopes Mounting System allows to change the position of the rif-
lescope flexibly on the weapon in relation to a shooter in combination with the fixed positions
already available on the weaver rail. For this purpose in the base of the mounting bracket there
is a rail with a fixing projection. There are three grooves in the mounting bracket for mounting
this rail. Besides it is possible to change the position of the riflescope additionally by 1/3 of
inch. For doing this one needs to about-face the rail.
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To change the position of the riflescope on the weaver rail
additionally follow the steps mentioned below:
Weaver
rail
Screws
1. Unscrew the two screws, which attach the rail to the
mounting bracket.
2. Take the rail out of the groove.
3. About-face the rail in case of necessity.
4. Place the rail into another groove.
5. Fix the rail with the two screws.
Grooves
Rail with a fixing
projection
NOTE: If the rail is not taken out easily, screw up tight one of screws into the threaded aperture in
the middle of a fixing projection of the rail. Continue rotation of the screw. Thus the screw will push
out a rail from a groove.
DIGITAL CONTROL
The Aries MK Trident has a simple and easy to operate one-button control and adjustment.
To turn on:
To turn off:
Press the operation button by one short push
Press the operation button again by one short push
To adjust reticle brightness:
After turning scope on, press and hold operation button.
Brightness will grow smoothly while the button is kept pressed.
Release the button when necessary brightness is achieved.
Press and hold the button second time for smooth decrease of brightness.
Adjustment could be easily seen if you look through the scope while adjustment.
FOCUSING
To focus your riflescope you will need to adjust the diopter first thing. Simply turn the diopter clock-
wise until it stops. Then, while looking through the diopter at a subject, slowly turn the diopter back
counter clockwise until the grain in the image is sharp.
NOTE: We suggest that you focus the diopter during daylight with the filter on.
Next, focus the front lens until the image and the grain are both sharp. When you are in the low-light
conditions and the daylight filter is off you may focus the front lens to receive a sharp image, the diopter
should not be adjusted.
NOTE: The front lens should be readjusted as you view objects at different distances.
IR ILLUMINATION
Infra-red (IR) Illuminators are common for night vision technology. The IR light greatly enhances
the performance of your Aries scope, while remaining almost totally invisible to the naked eye. In
dark environment, power up the Aries scope. Now, find a scene and examine it without the IR on
then with IR powered up. Note the difference in illumination. It is important to remember that the IR
illuminator is simply an infra red light source, and like any light source it may loose its effectiveness
over a great distance.
To fix the IR Illuminator to the riflescope screw the thumb screw on the IR into the thread on the
scope. To switch the IR on and to adjust the brightness rotate the rheostat located on the side of the
Illuminator. The changes of adjustment could be observed while looking through the scope. The IR
is off when the mark on the rheostat coincides with “0” on the scale.
NOTE: The riflescope could be equipped with digitally controlled IR.
The IR illuminator control buttons are located on its side. To switch the Digital IR illuminator on/off
press “+” and “-” buttons simultaneously. When the IR illuminator is switched on you can see the
green LED lit. By pushing the buttons “+” and “-” you may adjust the IR brightness.
The IR beam is focusable to change the field of coverage. To change the beam width slightly turn
the IR lens.
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You could change the IR control panel fitting your needs. The screw-tool included into the set should
be used for weakening the fixing screw located on the IR. Rotate the IR placing at in the most con-
venient position. Tighten the screw with the screw-tool to fix the new position.
Battery
Housing
IR Brightness
Adjustment
IR Elevation
IR Focusing
Fixation
Screw
IR Windage
RETICLE
The thin lines
correspond to
5 yards at 100
yards distance
Aries MK Trident/WP-17 reticle gives a clearly aiming point,
even when hard-to-see game blends into the background.
Thinner posts and crosshairs center section covers a mini-
mum of the target and allow for less target coverage, making
precision shots on small target easy.
Heavy posts stand out against cover and leads your eye
directly to the center intersection, The result is fast precision
aming.
WINDAGE AND ELEVATION
Elevation
The vertical and horizontal adjustments for the Aries can be
achieved by turning the elevation and windage adjustment
mechanisms (remove dust caps first). Each click equals 1/2 inch
at 100 yards. When reaching the maximum range of rotation do
not use force.
Windage
CLEANING THE EYEPIECE
You may need to clean the eyepiece of the riflescope from time to time in order to guarantee top per-
formance. When you receive your riflescope you should check for dust on the eyepiece of the unit.
First you will need to remove the eyepiece. To do that you will need to initially loosen the 2 set screws
that can be found on the base. Then unscrew the eyepiece counter-clockwise to remove it.
NOTE: You do not have to remove the set screws completely, they are very small and easy to misplace.
CAUTION: Use only Photographic lens cleaning tissue on these surfaces. Be careful not to scratch
or smudge any of these surfaces. When using compressed air to blow dust away, make sure to avoid
inverting the can while spraying. This can cause frozen propellant to exit the can, which can cause
serious problems with the glass and phosphor screen
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5X AFOCAL LENS (OPTIONAL)
The additional 5X Afocal Lens transform Aries MK Trident to 5X night vision sniper scope.
Unscrew the ferrule [1] from the front lens of the scope.
Screw the 5X Afocal Lens [2] into the front lens of the scope.
Screw the keeper ring [3] of 5x Afocal Lens on to the front lens the scope.
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WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
• Always remember to turn off the Aries scope when it is not in use. If you do not plan on using your
aries scope for a period of more than 10 days, you should remove the batteries.
• Keep lens cap/daylight filter on when not in use.
• Avoid contact with dust, steam, and gas.
• The Aries scope are not harmful to the user or the environment.
• Do not disassemble except to clean the front lens and the eyepiece: it will void your warranty.
• Evaluate the scopes function by looking through it in a lit environment with the daylight filter lens
cap on. Never use in daylight without the daylight filter lens cap on. Do not surpass ten minutes
of testing.
• Never point the Aries scope at a bright light source. If the scope shuts off automatically after direct-
ing it at a bright light source, turn the unit off and wait 1 - 2 minutes before turning the unit back
on.
• Adverse atmospheric conditions such as fog, smog, or haze and a lack of ambient light (moon or
starlight) may diminish the effective viewing distance. All technical data for this unit was compiled
in a controlled environment.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Q: Flashes, flickers, or clicking occur while operating
S: If it occurs within the first five minutes of inserting new batteries, it is normal and the device will
resume normal operation soon thereafter. If it occurs for more than 10 minutes, contact your dealer
or other authorized service representative for service instructions.
Q: Dark spots on screen.
S: This may be dust on the lens, please clean according to instrutions. They may also be Cosmetic
blemishes in the intensifier tube which are a by-product of the manufacturing process. This is
normal and will not affect the life or performance of the unit.
Q: Image not clear.
S: Adjust focus ring. If problem persists, increase viewing distance
Q: Fixed-pattern noise in a honeycomb shape.
S: Usually a cosmetic blemish characterized by a faint honeycomb-type pattern. This usually occurs
when viewing very bright lights. Adjust the potentiometer, to reduce brightness.
Q: A pattern of dark thin lines which look like chicken wire.
S: Turn on illuminator, if purchased. If illuminator doesn’t brighten image, replace batteries. If prob-
lem persists, contact ATN for service instructions.
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2 YEAR PRODUCT WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed to be free from manufacturing defects in material and workmanship
under normal use for a period of 2 (two) years from the date of purchase. In the event a defect
that is covered by the foregoing warranty occurs during the applicable period stated above,
ATN, at its option, will either repair or replace the product, and such action on the part of ATN
shall be the full extent of ATN’s liability, and the Customer’s sole and exclusive remedy. This
warranty does not cover a product (a) used in other than its normal and customary manner;
(b) subjected to misuse; (c) subjected to alterations, modifications or repairs by the Customer
of by any party other than ATN without prior written consent of ATN; (d) special order or
“close-out” merchandise or merchandise sold “as-is” by either ATN or the ATN dealer; or (e)
merchandise that has been discontinued by the manufacturer and either parts or replacement
units are not available due to reasons beyond the control of ATN. ATN shall not be responsi-
ble for any defects or damage that in ATN’s opinion is a result from the mishandling, abuse,
misuse, improper storage or improper operation, including use in conjunction with equipment
which is electrically or mechanically incompatible with or of inferior quality to the product, as
well as failure to maintain the environmental conditions specified by the manufacturer. CUS-
TOMER IS HEREBY NOTIFIED THAT OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT DURING DAY-
LIGHT HOURS OR UNDER ANY EXCESSIVE LIGHT CONDITIONS MAY PERMANENTLY
DAMAGE THE INTERNAL COMPONENTS OF THE UNIT AND SAID DAMAGE WILL NOT
BE COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY. This warranty is extended only to the original
purchaser. Any breach of this warranty shall be waived unless the customer notifies ATN at the
address noted below within the applicable warranty period.
The customer understands and agrees that except for the foregoing warranty, no other war-
ranties written or oral, statutory, expressed or implied, including any implied warranty of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, shall apply to the product. All such implied
warranties are hereby and expressly disclaimed.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY
ATN will not be liable for any claims, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses, damages
or liabilities arising out of the use of this product. Operation and use of the product are the sole
responsibility of the Customer. ATN’s sole undertaking is limited to providing the products
and services outlined herein in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement.
The provision of products sold and services performed by ATN to the Customer shall not be
interpreted, construed, or regarded, either expressly or implied, as being for the benefit of or
creating any obligation toward any third party of legal entity outside ATN and the Customer;
ATN’s obligations under this Agreement extend solely to the Customer. ATN’s liability here-
under for damages, regardless of the form or action, shall not exceed the fees or other
charges paid to ATN by the customer or customer’s dealer. ATN shall not, in any event,
be liable for special, indirect, incidental, or consequential damages, including, but
not limited to, lost income, lost revenue, or lost profit, whether such damages were
foreseeable or not at the time of purchase, and whether or not such damages arise out
of a breach of warranty, a breach of agreement, negligence, strict liability or any other
theory of liability.
PRODUCT WARRANTY REGISTRATION
In order to validate the warranty on your product, ATN must receive a completed Product War-
ranty Registration Card for each unit. Please complete the form below and immediately mail it
to our Service Center: ATN Corporation, 20 South Linden Ave., Suite 1B, South San Francisco
CA 94080. Products qualifying for warranty repair will be either repaired or replaced within 10
business days of receipt of merchandise unless the customer is notified otherwise.
OBTAINING WARRANTY SERVICE
To obtain warranty service on your unit, take or send the product, postage paid, with a copy
of your sales receipt to our service center, ATN Corporation at the address noted above. All
merchandise must be fully insured with the correct postage; ATN will not be responsible for
improper postage, or, missing or damaged merchandise during shipment.
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For customer service and technical support, please contact
American Technologies Network Corp.
North American Office
20 S. Linden Ave. Suite 1B, South San Francisco, CA 94080
phone: 800-910-2862, 650-875-0130; fax: 650-875-0129
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phone: 44(0)870-0111286, fax: 44(0) 845-3349142
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