AN/PEQ-15 ATPIAL QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE

The Advanced Target Pointer Illuminator Aiming Light (ATPIAL) is a multifunction

laser device that emits visible or infrared (I R) light for precise weapon aiming and
target I area illumination. This guide provides a quick reference of the key
features of the ATPIAL. Complete familiarization with the Operator and Field
Maintenance Manual prior to using the equipment will ensure safe operation
and maximum effectiveness of the ATPIAL.
SAFETY SUMMARY
The ATPIAL emils bolh visible and invisible laser radiation. Nominal Ocular
Hazard Dislances for safe operation (NOHD) are listed in the table below.
II WARNING I
Laser modes designated as Safety Class 1 or 3R (lOWpower) may be used for
force-an-force training only if Ihe opposing forces are beyond the NOHD values
shown in the lable below.
~ WARNING II
Laser modes designaled as Safely Class 3B (high power) shall NOT be used
for force-cn-force training.
[ I WARNING II
00 not stare into the laser beams.
Do not look into the laser beams through binoculars or telescopes.
Do not point the laser beams at mirror-like surfaces.
Do not shine the laser beams into other individual's eyes.
II WARNING II
The ATPIAL's IR lasers are more detectable to an enemy using nighl vision
devices when used in smoke, fog, and rain. Avoid prolonged activalion of the IR
lasers in these conditions.
laser SafetyDala
AL AL AH
AHw/
I H DL DH
DLwI DHwl
Filter Fill . Fllten
CI I I ss 3R
,
39
,
3B 39 39
, ,
NOHD unaided 101m Om 234m Om 57.1m 32.6m "Om Om Om
NOHO 5cmaided 654m Om 1.34km Om 336m 161m 1.38km Om Om
NOHD gem aid&d 1.0000m om 2.11km Om 539m 255m 2.16km Om om
NOHD 12cm aided 1.52km Om 3.09luTl Om 803m 37&n 3. 16km Om om
NSHD Om Om Om Om Om Om Om Om Om
00 unaided 0.7 1.7 1., 0.6 2.'
00 aided 0.7 1.6 1., 0.6 2'
Rev. 3
ATP-QAG-M~AL
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Mode Selection. Turn Ihe Mode Seleclor Switch to the desired position.
Modes of Operation
VI$IBLEAIM
Class 3R
Position Mode Remarks
The ATPIAL will not operate. Prevents inadvenent
emission of laser enerov.
VISAL
DUAL HI GH
Class 38
Visible Aim Laser is selected. Visible without the use of
ni hI vision devices.
o OFF
Programming Mode is selected 10 set the desired
Infrared I A IlILrninator Dulse rate.
PROGRAM
AL
AIM LOW
Class 1
I A Aim Laser is selected at high power. Visible with the
use of niaht vision devices.
DL
DUAL LOW
Class 1/3A
IR Aim Laser is selected at low power. Visible with the
use of nioht vision devices.
IR Aim Laser and IR IIh.rninator are both selected at low
DOwer. Visible with the use of nioht vision devices.
AH
AIM HI GH
Class 38
IR Aim Laser and IR Illuminator are both selected at
hi h power. Visible with the use of nioht vision devices.
IH
ILLUMINATOR
HIGH
Class 38
DH
IR Illuminator is selected at high power. Visible with the
use of night vision devices.
Safety Screw. A removable Safety Screw installed in the Lockout Position
prevents the Mode Selector from being turned to the high power laser settings.
This is appropriate for a training environment or when the ATPIAL is being
stored. A hex head wrench is used to remove the Safety Screw when, for.
tactical reasons, access to the high power laser settings is desired. The
Safety Screw Storage Location allows for secure storage of the Safety Screw
atter it has been removed from the Lockout Position.
Depending on the particular ATPIAL model, the Safety Screw Storage
Location will be located in one of Ihe positions shown in the following Iwo
photos.
Safety Screw
Storage Location
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Laser Activation. The Activation Button is used to activate the ATPIAL in the
mode set by the Mode Selector. For momenlary operation, press and hold
Activation Button. For continuous operation, double-tap Activation Button.
When installed, the Remote Cable Switch may be used in place of Ihe
Activation Button and is operated the same way.
The ATPIAL is equipped with a shut-down feature that will automatically turn
off any laser that has been activated for five continuous minutes. To
reactivate, press (single-tap) the Activation Button.
Visible IIR Aim Lasers.
Aim Neutral Density I Opaque Lens Cap. A double-sided lens cap
that, when placed over the Aim Lasers, reduces scatter from the IR Aim
Laser and completely prevents emission from Visible Aim Laser.
Pattern Generators. When individually installed over the Aim Lasers,
project one of five different holographic designs over the aiming point of
the laser.
IA Illuminator.
IR Illuminator Focus Knob. The IR illumination beam may be varied
from flood to spot by rotating the Illuminator Focus Knob.
Diffuser Lens Cap. When installed over the IR Illuminator, spreads the
laser energy over an angle of approximately 180 degrees, allowing for
illumination of a wider area.
Pulse Mode. The IR lIIuminalor may be programmed to operate in
pulse mode as follows:
1. With the Mode Selector turned 10 the P (PROGRAM) position,
hold down the Activation Button.
2. Turn the Mode Selector to the desired pulse rate as shown in
the table below. The rate will display on the LED Status Indicator
(LED will blink same number of times as the pulse rate).
3. Release Activation Button, and pulse rate will be programmed.
The set pulse rate will remain until programmed differently.
Pro ram P
Continuous no ulse AL
1 ulse et second DL
2 ulses er second AH"
4 ulses er second IH"
8 pulses per second DW
The Safety Screw must be removed 10program these pulse rates.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
lED Status Indicator
Indicator I ndicator
ATPIAL Status
Color Rate
GREEN SOLID
Laser(s) activated or
continuous I A Illumination
GREEN
1 Flash per 1 illuminator pulse per
Second second
GREEN
2 Flashes per 2 illuminator pulses per
Second second
GREEN
4 Flashes per 4 illuminator pulses per
Second second
GREEN
8 Flashes per B illuminator pulses per
Second second
RED SOLID
Laser(s) not activated,
ATPIAL low batterv power
Solid Green
GREEN/RED
with Red Laser(s) activated, ATPIAL
Flash every 5 low battery power
Seconds
RED
Steady for 2 Near IR programming
Seconds failed
ORANGE
3 Orange Near IA programming
Flashes successful
Depending on the particular ATPIAl model, the lED Status Indicator will
be located in one of the positions shown in the following two photos.
lED Status
Indicator
Boresight Adjusters. The ATPIAl Visible and IR Aim l.asers are co-
aligned. Therefore, a single set of adjusters moves both aiming beams.
Another set of adjusters moves the illumination beam. Markings on the
ATPIAl housing indicate the direction of adjuster rotation and resultant
shot group movement when the ATPIAl is Top-Mounted.
MOUNTING PROCEDURES
Mount the ATPIAl to the weapon by placing the recoil lug in
the desired slot in the Mll-STD-1913 rail. While pushing
down and forward on the ATPIAl, finger tighten the
Clamping Knob. Take note of the position of the screw slot
and using an appropriate tool, turn the Clamping Knob an
additional 180 degrees (one half tum) to tighten the ATPIAl
to the Mll-STD-1913' rail. DO NOT OVERTIGHTEN.
Mounting Configurations and Weapon Offsets
Range
10m Boresrght 2SmM16A2}A4
Weapon Nount
Zeroed To
TargetOHset Target Zero OHset
Squares Squares
/l4I Ml}.4
)TapRajl
I
-
VIS 2.ORfl.5~ VI S 2.5lfl.5U
MWS IR 1.5R125U IR 1.5UO.5U
M4I Ml6A4
LellRaiI :;00.,;
VI S 3.OlJO.0 VI S 2.5=1/3.5U
MWS IR t..rJ.../l.00 IR 3.5R/4.5U
M4I Ml6A4
Rit$llRail
"""
VIS 3.0R/4.50 VI S 3.OL/7.W
MWS IR 4.00/350 R 4.0L/6.OU
114iM16A4
Tap Rail
"""
VIS 2.0~/4.5U VI S 2.Sl/0.0
MWSwJ 'J ..\203 IR 1.OOJ 55U R 1.SL/0.SU
1I 4I M1SA4
lell Rail 300m
VS 3.Sl/0.SU VIS 2.5=1/2.SU
MWSw/M203 IR 4.Sl I 0.50 IR 3.5R/3.5U
M4I M1SA4
Right Rail 300m
VIS S.sR/1.00 VIS 4.0L/S.W
MWSw/M203 IR 4.SR/I .50 IR S.OUS.OU
1.1249 Feed Tray
400m
VIS D.O/4.0U VI S 3.04../4.0U
Short Barrel Cover IR 1.000/S.oo IR 2.QU3.0U
M249 Left Side
400m
VIS 6.OLt3.SD VIS l.SA/l1.OU
Short Barrel Forward Rajl IR 7.01./4.50
"
2.5F1/12.OU
M249 RighI Side
400m
VIS 2.SRn.So VI S J .SltI 4.5U
Short Barrel Forward Rail IR 3.SR/6.5D IR 4.Sll13.SU
M249 Feed Tray
400m
VIS 2.0Rf2.0U VI S 1.5l/4.OU
Standard Barrel Cover IR 1.0RI J .OU I R O.Sl/3.0U
M249 ten see
400m
VIS S.Ol/4.0D VIS 4.SR/I I .OU
Standard Barrel For.vardRail IR S.OlI S.OD IR S.SAI 12.0U
M249 AightSlde
'00m
VIS 4.7A/9.S0 VIS 3.01l1S.OU
SlandardBarrel Forward Rail IR S.7R/a.50 IR 4.0l/I t..OU
M240BMG
Feed Tray
SOOn
VIS 3.0A/0.5U VIS 2.0US.OU
Cover IR 2.0R/I .SU IR I .OUS.OU
M2400MG
lehSide
500m
VIS 4.0l/S.0D VIS S.OR/12.5U
Forward Aa~ IR 5.0./S.00 IR 6.OR113.5U
M2408 MG
RighlSK ie
SOOn
VIS 5.SA/8.50 VIS 4.0UI 6.OU
Forward Pa~ IR 6.SRf7.S0 IR S.OLI 17.QU
ZEROING PROCEDURES
Zero Preset. The ATPIAL incorporates a unique zero preset feature
which enables the co-aligned Visible and IR Aim lasers to be nearly
zeroed when initially attached to the weapon. To establish this zero
preset, rotate both the azimuth and elevation Aim laser Adjusters to the
full CCW end of travel, then rotate them back 2.5 turns to align the slotted
head in a 12 o'clock / 6 o'clock orientation.
NOTE
ATPIAl Boresight Adjusters move the aiming beams at the rate of 0.2
mrad per click. 2 clicks = 1 box on a standard M16A1/A2 25 meter
zeroing target.
Zeroing at 25 Meters
1. On a 25-meter M16A2 zeroing target, mark the designated strike
point and designated strike zone for the weapon you are
using (see Mounting Configurations and Weapon Offsets Table).
2. Mount the target on an "E" silhouette or other suitable surface at 25
meters.
3. Mount the ATPIAl to the weapon (see mounting procedures).
4. Rotate the Mode Selector to AL (AIM lOW).
5. Activate the Visible Aim Laser in continuous mode by double-
tapping the Activation Button.
6. Direct the Visible Aim Laser aim at the center of the target.
7. Fire a 3-round shot group and note the center of the shot group
relative to the designated strike paint. Re-tighten Rail Grabber
Bracket.
8. Rotate the Aim laser Adjusters to move the center of the shot
group to the desiqnated strike point.
9. Fire another 3-round shot group and again observe the center of
the new shot group relative to the designated strike point.
10. For all weapons except the M249, when 5 out of 6 consecutive
rounds are in the desiqnatad strike zone, the ATPIAl I weapon
combination is zeroed. For the M249, the ATPIAL! weapon
combination is zeroed when 5 out of 12 non-consecutive rounds
are within a 6cm square.
11. Once the aiming beams are zeroed, rotate the Mode Selector
to the Dl (DUAL lOW) or DH (DUAL HIGH) position to observe
both the IR aiming and illumination beams. Rotate the Illuminator
Adjusters to center the illumination beam over the IR aiming
beam.