MCID Beacon
Defense and LE Purchasers
To inquire about purchasing this product for defense and/or law enforcement applications, please check with your local Steiner Defense dealer. If unable to find a local dealer please contact us.
The Tri-Band MCID is a multi-spectral combat ID beacon for covertly marking blue force personnel and vehicles. With a low-profile design, it matches the shape of a helmet for secure attachment and can also be mounted to MOLLE vests, packs or vehicles. Versions are available with mid-wave infrared (MWIR), near infrared (NIR) and short wave infrared (SWIR) or MWIR, NIR and Visible (VIS).
PRODUCT FEATURES:
- MWIR detectable at night at ranges up to10 nautical miles by typical aircraft imaging pods.
- Covert Ops – Thermal and SWIR modes are undetectable by eye, NVGs and commercial cameras.
- Low-profile toggle switches provide individual control of thermal, SWIR and NIR emitters.
- High optical output power – Class I – Eye Safe
- Powered by (3) CR 123 batteries
- Hemispherical light distribution for visibility from all directions
- Multiple MCIDs can be synchronized to flash in unison and can be programmed for custom flash patterns and power output.
Specifications
| Item Number | MSRP | Wavelength | Maximum Optical Power | Optical Divergence | Run Time | Dimensions | Battery | Weight | Operating Temperature Range | Waterproof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9315 | Contact Us | VIS [white] / NIR [880nM] / MWIR [3 to 5 µm] | White – 240 Lumens / 880 nm - 960 mW / 3-4 µm ~ 1,370 mW | Greater than hemispherical: 360˚ azimuth x 200˚ elevation | 4.5 to 14 hours | 9.5 cm x 7.5 cm x 3.8 cm | (3) CR123 | 235 grams / 8.3 ounces | -30°C to +60°C | 10 meters for 30 minutes |
