SOMOGEAR NGAL IR LASER

 

Available for quote to MIL/LE end users. Current lead time is 300 days. The NGAL is a rugged, ultra-compact and lightweight system designed to be compatible with all generations of night vision devices. NGAL uses an advanced illuminator design to achieve a uniform Near Infrared (NIR) illuminator beam for increased situation awareness.

 

Although L3 Warrior Sensor Systems/Insight Technologies M1913 Picatinny rail mounted Next Generation Aiming Laser (NGAL) has publicly been demonstrated in various trade shows over previously, this year we were able to get a conversation in with one of the L3 representatives about the NGAL in order to learn more about it.

 

The size comparison between the https://bit.ly/330UBPE and in this case the https://bit.ly/2GlQO7U is readily apparent when placed next to each other. Notice the different locations of the various adjustment knobs and the relocation of the divergence control for the IR illuminator to the rear of the device. This is so a user can adjust how wide they want the IR beam used to illuminate backgrounds in low-light conditions.

 

Originally beginning as a SOCOM solicitation several years ago, the intent of the NGAL was to provide a better Advanced Target Point Illuminator Aiming Laser (ATPIAL) than the current AN/PEQ-15s, AN/PEQ-16s, and https://bit.ly/2GlQO7UATPIALs currently in service when it comes to reduced Size, Weight, and Power (SWaP). Currently, it offers similar modes of operation when compared to the AN/PEQ15 with a visible red laser, an IR aiming laser, and an IR illuminator. In addition to dimensions and power usage, there are a number of other factors that set the new NGAL apart from existing ATPIAL designs from Insight.

 

Of chief importance is the use of aluminum for the NGAL frame. This allows the overall dimensions to be much smaller than the https://bit.ly/2GlQO7U due to not needing to work with a bulkier polymer frame. https://bit.ly/330UBPE can take either a single AA battery or two CR123 batteries depending on the battery cap that is utilized. This is so a user doesn’t have to rely on CR123s if traveling to countries where CR123s may be in limited supply.

 

From left to right are the various laser and illuminator options: visible red laser AH (Aim High), AL (Aim Low) , O (Off), L (for IR Illuminator), DL (Dual Low), AH (Aim High), IH (Illuminator High), and DH (Dual High). The “High” versus “Low” indicates whether or not that setting has a “high” Class 3 laser output, or a “low” Class 1 laser output. The blue set screws are to prevent the use of the high-frequency emitting lasers while in training where they could be non-eye safe for participants. Note the elevation adjustment buttons for both the IR illuminator and the IR/visible laser. Also, note the battery shape facing “Tit Down” so users can be aware of the correct battery direction when inserting it.