High Power Infra Red Illuminator for Night Vision

Introducing the "X-IR" - arguably the most powerful, eye-safe, LED driven Infra red Illuminator available for use with night vision equipment. The X-IR uses a high output 150 milliwatt infra red diode, whose energy is focussed by a very high quality lens into a tight, powerful, penetrating infra red beam. This concentrated 3 degree beam is very suitable for use with high magnification night vision devices, and when used with Gen 2+ or Gen 3 devices, it can usefully illuminate at ranges up to 300 metres. Robustly constructed from aluminium alloy and rubber armouring, the unit features tactile on and off switches and is rugged and water-resistant (though not submergible).

Despite its high quality, strong construction, the unit is still very compact and very light weight. The only solution prior to the X-IR to producing this sort of IR power was a large, cumbersome and heavy shooting lamp fitted with an IR cover; The X-IR now makes such set-ups redundant. The infra red illuminator comes with a standard 1/4 inch tripod mounting screw (the female of which is commonly included on night vision devices) and a small female mounting plate is also included for mounting on devices that do not have 1/4 inch tapped holes.

Available as an optional extra is the X-IR with both weaver mount and momentary remote activation switch - this is ideal for weapon mounting, and the remote switch can be used to activate the IR only when needed (in much the same manner as a laser designator). The X-IR is also available (by special order) in an 860 nM version.

*** Depends on the magnification/ generation of the NVD used for viewing.

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