Illumination from the CI Defence IRIB cannot been seen with the naked eye but can be seen from up to 12 miles using GEN III Night Vision Goggles (NVG). The beacons can be used to identify friendly forces, mark locations and routes.

The light sources employed in this equipment have a MTBF of 100,000 hours and emit infra red radiation. The beacon has multi mode operation, flash or continuous selected by a push button switch on the rear of the unit.

Electrical Characteristics
Power source 2 AAA batteries
Operational life is dependent on battery quality, but as a guide expect between 12 - 24 hours, flash mode and 4 - 8hours, continuous mode.

Physical Characteristics
Approx. size: h: 80mm, w: 50mm, d: 30mm
Approx. weight: 100gms
Carrier: Polycarbonate.
Case: Robust, water resistant
Storage temp. range:
-40 to +68°C ( -40 to +154.4°F )
Operational temp. range:
-30 to +60°C ( -22 to + 140°F )