Aries 390 “Paladin”
“Crusader”
u s e r ` s g u i d e
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AMERICAN
TECHNOLOGIES
NETWORK
CORP.
APPLICATION
Our new Aries 390 “Paladin” is the best 1st
generation scope on the market.
Do you want the best NVD weapon sight
on the market? If so then our new Aries
6900/7900/8900 “Crusader” is for you.
It doesn’t get any better then the Crusader
when it comes to performance. For the Cru-
sader we use a top of the line “Prime Select”
light intensifier tube for added light gain and
resolution. Combine this select tube with 5x
magnification and a super fast F:1.4 lens the
image that you will get out of your Crusader
is unbelievable.
We started by improving the optical configu-
rations with lowered F-stop factors (from 1.7
on previous models to 1.4(!) on new) and
optical resolution that is beyond current
military standards (old 45lp/mm and the
new is 60lp/mm). This provides you with the
brightest and clearest image in a 1st gen unit.
Then we added our precision “red on green”
aiming system, easy push button operation,
reticle brightness adjustment and our new
detachable, most powerful in the industry
450mw Infrared Illuminator with dedicated
windage and elevation adjustments.
The best optics, tubes and 3 year warranty
makes the Aries 6900/7900/8900 Crusader
there is!
FEATURES
ARIES 390 “PALADIN”
ARIES 6900/7900/8900 “CRUSADER”
• Top-notch performance with pro-oriented
design
• Top-of-the-line First Generation weapon
sight
• 5X magnification, F:1.4, f90mm lens
• New, high resolution Gen. 1+ LIT.
• “Red on Green” reticle system with 1/8
inch @ 100yards adjustment
• “Red on Green” reticle system with 1/8
inch @ 100yards adjustment
• New Titanium mounting system
• 4X magnification with new F:1.4, f90mm
lens
• Prime Select US 2nd Gen. (6900),
Prime Select US 3rd Gen. (7900) or 4th
Gen.(8900) tubes used
• Automatic brightness control(ABC) for
tube protection
• New, detachable most powerful in the
industry 450mWt Infrared Illuminator with
dedicated windage and elevation adjust-
ments.
• New Titanium mounting system
• Dimensions: 12”x4”x2.8”
• Weight: 2.8 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12”x4”x3”
• Weight: 2.8 lbs.
• Made in USA
PREPARATION FOR OPERATION
Before getting started make sure to follow
• Next, remove the lens cap/daylight filter.
these steps:
• Observe the scene, and adjust the front
lens for ideal focus.
• Install the battery into its housing with the
polarity order shown on the main body of
the unit.
• 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.
• Switch on the Aries scope with the protec-
tive tens cover still attached to the tens.
• Make sure that the green luminance of the
light intensifier tube is present.
Battery installation
• Observe the scene, and adjust the diopter
and/or lens for optimal image clarity.
• You may now enter a dark environment or
simply shut the lights off in order to darken
the room.
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OPERATING
MOUNTING
BRIGHTNESS ADJUSTMENT
1. Slightly loosen the horizontal and vertical
fixing screws on the 7/8” weaver rail built
into the scope.
By rotating the “R” handle you may adjust
the reticle’s brightness. Adjustment could
be easily seen if you look trought the scope
while adjustement.
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 horizontal fixing screws.
NOTE: Receptor attachment screws may need
to be tightened after continuous shooting.
Reticle Brightness
Adjustment (MK6900)
Reticle Brightness
Adjustment (MK390)
MOUNTING SYSTEM
The ATN Night Vision Riflescopes Mounting
System allows to change the position of the
riflescope flexibly on the weapon in relation to
a shooter in combination with the fixed posi-
tions 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 rifle-
scope additionally by 1/3 of inch. For doing
this one needs to about-face the rail.
WINDAGE AND ELEVATION
The vertical and horizontal adjustments for
the Aries can be achieved by turning the
elevation and windage adjustment mecha-
nisms (remove dust caps first). Each click
equals to 1/8 inches at 100 yards. When
reaching the maximum of rotation do not
use force.
Elevation
Rail with a fixing
projection
Screws
Windage
FOCUSING
Grooves
Weaver rail
To focus your riflescope you will need to
adjust the diopter first thing. Simply turn the
diopter clockwise until it stops. Then, while
looking through the diopter at a subject,
slowly turn the diopter back counter clock-
wise until the grain in the image is sharp.
To change the position of the riflescope on
the weaver rail additionally follow the steps
mentioned below:
1. Unscrew the two screws, which attach
the rail to the mounting bracket.
NOTE: We suggest that you focus the diopter
during daylight with the filter on.
2. Take the rail out of the groove.
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.
3. About-face the rail in case of necessity.
4. Place the rail into another groove.
5. Fix the rail with the two screws.
NOTE: If the rail is not taken out easily, screw
up tight one of screws into the threaded aper-
ture 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.
NOTE: The front lens should be readjusted as
you view objects at different distances.
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IR ILLUMINATOR
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 invis-
ible 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 illumina-
tion. 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.
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.
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.
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 convenient position.
Tighten the screw with the screw-tool to fix
the new position.
IR Brightness
Adjustment
IR Elevation
IR Focusing
Battery
Housing
Fixation
Screw
IR Windage
RANGEFINDER RETICLE
The range finder reticle in Aries 6900/7900/
8900 was designed to assist you in deter-
mining the range of your target.
Aries 390 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
targets easy.
Heavy posts stand out against cover and
leads your eye directly to the center inter-
section. The result is fast precision aiming.
These distances are based on a 6’ target.
A 6’ target fits between the numbered base-
line (the three short horizontal lines directly
next to the numbers) and the main horizon-
tal line. If the 6’ target fits between the 1 and
the right horizontal post of the main line the
target is 100 yards away. If the same target
fits between the 2 and the right post of main
line the target is 200 yards away. The same
is with the three, the target is 300 yards
away.
The thin lines
correspond to
1.25 yards at 100
yards distance
If a 6’ target fits
between these two
lines then the target
is 100 yards away
If a 6’ target fits
between these two
lines then the target
is 200 yards away
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CLEANING THE EYEPIECE
You may need to clean the eyepiece of the
riflescope from time to time in order to guar-
antee top performance. When you receive
your riflescope you should check for dust on
the eyepiece of the unit.
NOTE: You do not have to remove the set
screws completely, they are very small and
easy to misplace.
CAUTION: Use only Photographic lens clean-
ing 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 propel-
lant to exit the can, which can cause serious
problems with the glass and phosphor screen.
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-clock-
wise to remove it.
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.
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 auto-
matically after directing it at a bright light
source, turn the unit off and wait 1 - 2 min-
utes before turning the unit back on.
• Keep lens cap/daylight filter on when
not in use.
• Avoid contact with dust, steam, and gas.
• 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 control-
led environment.
• 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
TROUBLESHOOTING
Q: Flashes, flickers, or clicking occur while
Q: Image not clear.
operating
S: Adjust focus ring. If problem persists,
increase viewing distance
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 min-
utes, contact your dealer or other authorized
service representative for service instruc-
tions.
Q: Fixed-pattern noise in a honeycomb
shape.
S: Usually a cosmetic blemish character-
ized by a faint honeycomb-type pattern. This
usually occurs when viewing very bright
lights. Adjust the potentiometer, to reduce
brightness.
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 manufac-
turing process. This is normal and will not
affect the life or performance of the unit.
Q: A pattern of dark thin lines which look like
chicken wire.
S: Turn on illuminator, if purchased. If illu-
minator doesn’t brighten image, replace
batteries. If problem persists, contact ATN
for service instructions.
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PRODUCT WARRANTY
This product is guaranteed to be free from
manufacturing defects in material and work-
manship under normal use for a period of 2
(two) years from the date of purchase for Aries
390 “Paladin” and 3 (three) years from the
date of purchase for Aries 6900/7900/8900
“Crusader”. In the event a defect that is cov-
ered 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 Custom-
er’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 altera-
tions, 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 replace-
ment units are not available due to reasons
beyond the control of ATN. ATN shall not be
responsible 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 envi-
ronmental conditions specified by the manu-
facturer. CUSTOMER IS HEREBY NOTIFIED
THAT OPERATION OF THE EQUIPMENT
DURING DAYLIGHT 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 cus-
tomer notifies ATN at the address noted below
within the applicable warranty period.
undertaking is limited to providing the products
and services outlined herein in accordance
with the terms and conditions of this Agree-
ment. The provision of products sold and serv-
ices 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 Agree-
ment extend solely to the Customer. ATN’s
liability hereunder 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, indi-
rect, 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 prod-
uct, ATN must receive a completed Product
Warranty Registration Card for each unit.
Please complete the form below and immedi-
ately mail it to our Service Center: ATN Corpo-
ration, 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.
The customer understands and agrees that
except for the foregoing warranty, no other
warranties 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 prod-
uct. Operation and use of the product are the
sole responsibility of the Customer. ATN’s sole
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