High Beam Infra Red Illuminators

Infra-Red Illuminator emits invisible to the naked eye Infra-Red rays in the spectrum range sensitive to the night vision device. Directed to the object it creates same effect as a moonlight with the difference that this illumination is frontal and as a result the image in the night vision device will be free of shadows and much sharper than those user may see under moonlight or starlight illumination (It is well-known effect in photography and most of the cameras with flash lights have "Fill-in" mode to enhance the picture quality). At the situations with the light conditions below minimum required illumination or in absolute darkness the Infra-Red illuminator becomes the only source of illumination which makes the night vision device functional.  Also in presence of bright light sources within the field of view (such as post lights) IR illumination allows to reduce glare rings from those sources and improve visibility in such environment.

Illumination range for IR Illuminator greatly depends on the power of IR source installed. This power provided by Infra Red LED diode installed and may vary from few mW to 100 mW and higher. Some night vision devices comes with built-in IR Illuminators which drain power from device battery. They usually built with low power LEDs and provide wide angle local illumination within 10-20 yards. 

For long range NV devices it became practical to enhance vision by adding to the device High-Beam  IR Illuminators equipped with 50 mW and higher power LEDs,  own batteries, power switch, mount bracket, and beam adjustable optical system. Front filters or shades to reduce glare may compliment the design. Depending on the model Hi-Beam IR Illuminators may enhance visibility of NV devices in unfavorable light conditions up to 100 to 300 yards and are very useful addition to NV devices of any generation.

DI-3 HI-Beam IR Illuminator

Emission wavelength 800 nm. Aluminum alloy tuned parts body protected with black acid resistant paint. Smooth zoom like adjustment of the beam divergence in the limits 2-20 degrees to illuminate entire field of vision as well as to concentrate the beam on a 3 yards spot at 200 yards effective range of illumination distance. Supplied with 70 mw LED power source. Battery cap on the rear side combined with power switch. Includes rail shaped mount with tripod like bolt and receiver bracket. Allows easy installation on and dismantling from the receiver bracket with the touch of fingers. Receiver bracket should be permanently mounted on the Night Vision Device.
Picture on the right shows the example of installation. Item offered as an option purchased with the device, also for hand held use, or for installation as "do-it-yourself" project.  Receiver Bracket installation on the Night Vision Device will require some mechanical skills and special tools and will depend on the design of the device. Receiver Bracket is 2 in. long, 1/2 inch wide and has 2 screw access holes 3 mm. in dia. drilled at the 38 mm. distance. Please note that Lan Optics will not be responsible for any damage to your equipment caused by modification.

Item: R046 $79.00

DI-3 Illuminator offered with the extra clamp to allow easy installation on the "Nighthawk" series Night Vision Devices. Recommended for hassles free upgrade of "Nighthawk" binoculars and scopes with the Hi-Beam IR Illuminator. Supplied with the attached heavy duty C-clamp, which slides onto cylindrical power unit of the "Nighthawk" device and replaces the plastic switch cover.

Item: R046A $109.00