I am super excited to unveil a groundbreaking chapter in IR.Tools’ journey as we proudly announce our strategic alliance with Thermal Beacon’s, Secure Optical Signaling.
This exciting partnership marks a significant expansion of our capabilities, as we integrate active IFF (Identification Friend or Foe) protection into our extensive lineup of passive friend or foe solutions.
Since our inception in 2006, IR.Tools has been a trusted provider of top-notch passive IR patches and markers to military and law enforcement agencies worldwide.
Now, as the exclusive distributor in the U.S. for active beacons from Thermal Beacons Ltd., we stand ready to meet the evolving needs of your operations that demand active technology.
Unlock the Advantages: 3 Key Benefits for Flashing Active IFF
1. Real-Time Identification
A flashing active beacon plays a critical role in providing real-time and immediate friend or foe identification. In a high-pressure, swiftly changing battle or environment, securely identifying friendly forces reduces the risks of friendly fire. Overall situational awareness is enhanced and minimizes injury or death. Identification distance ranges up to 2km for LWIR.
2. Enhanced Safety
Active beacons contribute to an extra layer of security. The flashing active signals communicate only with compatible systems and reduce any chance of enemy infiltration. The addition of active combat ID to established passive ID enhances the success of the operations.
3. Unlimited Environments
Unlike a passive marker, an active beacon is not limited by its environment. Dense foliage and weather conditions will not diminish the power of the active signal. The adaptability of the beacon across many challenging situations ensures a safe, reliable performance.
Who is Thermal Beacon Ltd?
Thermal Beacon, founded in 2003, develops and manufactures premium active thermal beacons for Friend or Foe identification. The products are created using advanced, patented technologies. They blend top-notch performance with a super compact design.
All the active Secure Optical Signaling beacons are multispectral and omnidirectional.
These innovative beacons radiate in the LWIR, MWIR, SWIR, and or NIR spectrums. Depending on your operational needs, the beacon’s special emitters operate simultaneously or separately.
In addition, the beacons do not emit a signal in the visible spectrum for another layer of security.
Thermal Beacon is certified for ISO9001 & AS9100D.
Bold Security: The Starting Team
TR FLASH 2
MS-OMR II C
The TR Flash 2 is the next-generation beacon with a distance of up to 2km depending on your optics.
Multispectral and omnidirectional – it emits powerful mid and far infrared radiation.
Easily mounts on a helmet for quick deployment.
- Multi-spectral: NIR, SWIR, MWIR, LWIR
- Multi-kilometers detectable
- SWaP optimized
The MS-OMR II C is the standard IFF beacon. Does not emit radiation in the visible or NIR regions.
- Vehicle and Helmet Mounted
The multi-spectral version allows user to control the spectrum from the following:
- Thermal spectrum: thermal cameras
- Near IR spectrum: Image intensifiers and SLS
- Both Thermal and NIR spectrums simultaneously
MS-OMR II D
The MS-OMR II D adds a 3Km + SWIR option to replace the standard NIR LEDs on the MS OMR II C.
- Multi-spectral: NIR, SWIR, MWIR, LWIR
- Radiate in NIR, SWIR, LWIR simultaneously or separately
MS OMR III
The MS-OMR III adds a 12v power module to the MS-OMR II C beacon.
Primarily used in the thermal spectrum with military vehicles, Police, SWAT, SAR, emergency vehicles, and mountain rescues.
- Thermal spectrum: thermal cameras
- Near IR spectrum: Image intensifiers and SLS
- Both Thermal and NIR spectrums simultaneously
Compare Detection, Wavelength, and Power
Contact IR.Tools! Let us Guide Your Active Beacon Purchase.
The Author
Since 2006, Tom has been the driving force behind IR.Tools, dedicated to delivering top-notch infrared solutions to the military, law enforcement, and sportsmen communities.
What began with a single infrared patch has blossomed into a comprehensive store featuring hundreds of IFF patches, vehicle IFF, and an extensive suite of thermal training targets and tools for drone pilots.
Beyond his innovative products, Tom is passionate about educating users on infrared technology and showcasing how advancements in IR can enhance their operations.
Tom holds an MS in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland and an MBA from Regents University.
