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Beam Filters:
A full line of selective
band-pass filters (IR, NVG, UV and smoke/fog)
and filters that alter the beam pattern (diffusion,
peripheral, collimating, and cut-off) are
available for the Maxa Beam Searchlight.
Each filter is securely
mounted in a high impact copolymer ring that
attaches over the front lens of the searchlight.
The ring is held in place by a positive locking
technique that requires no tools and is easy
to install or remove in seconds with only
a quarter turn.
Unless otherwise
noted in the filter description, all filters
have a diameter of 6.0”,
thickness of
0.6” and a weight of 0.4 lbs. |
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| Choosing
an Infrared Filter for your application:
There are four different IR
Filters to choose from for your Maxa Beam Searchlight.
Each has a different level of covertness and
different range. The cut-on number
(measured in nanometers) will tell you the lowest
type of energy allowed through the
filter. All energy below this number is blocked
(which includes most if not all of the
visible light) by the filter. Therefore, the
higher the cut-on number, the shorter the
range of the light because less overall energy
is passing through the filter. To choose the
best filter for your application, you want to
choose the IR filter that gives you the longest
range without sacrificing your position visibility
if that is of importance.
For operations that do not
need to be entirely covert, the MBA-1715, a military
pink IR filter has the longest range at 2,500
meters.
Our most popular IR filter
is the MBA-1850, which is good for covert operations
in
the city or areas where there is background lighting
such as street lamps and building
lights.
For covert operations in remote
areas with no background lighting, we recommend
the MBA-1900 IR filter which is more covert than
the MBA-1850.
For IR sensitive camera applications
at a range of 250 meters or less, we recommend
the MBA-1950 IR filter. |
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Description |
Sharp
Cut-On |
Range* |
| MBA-1715 |
Semi-Covert
IR Filter |
715
nm |
2,500
m |
| MBA-1850 |
Covert
IR Filter |
850
nm |
1,200
m |
| MBA-1900 |
Fully
Covert IR Filter |
890
nm |
500
m |
| MBA-1950 |
Ultra
Covert IR Filter |
950
nm |
250
m |
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Calculations are based on images produced by
a Watec 902-K camera with various 2.2 speed Rainbow
Zoom Lenses with 1 μwatt of IR energy reaching
the target. These tests were conducted on a clear
moonless night with the Maxa Beam in a 1° spot
on its high beam setting. |
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Level |
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# |
Visible
to Naked Eye? |
Enhances
Night Vision? |
Enhances
IR Sensitive
Camera? |
| MBA-1715 |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
| MBA-1850 |
Only
if Bore-Sighted with the
Beam at a Close Distance |
Yes |
Yes |
| MBA-1900 |
Virtually
Undetectable |
Yes |
Yes |
| MBA-1950 |
Undetectable |
No |
Yes |
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| Infrared
Filter Transmission |
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| Special Selective Band Pass
Filters: |
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Smoke/Fog: |
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MBA-1500:
Amber Smoke/Fog Filter:
Useful to increase visbility in
conditions of foggy weather or
smoke, this filter blocks certain
wave lengths to help reduce
glare. |
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MBA-2100: UV Filter:
This filter blocks all of the IR and most visible
light. The light will have a faint blueish-purple
color to it. The UV energy that the filter will
pass through is in the 300 - 400 nanometer range.
This range is mostly UVA (black light) which
makes certain pigments fluoresce.
(UVA range is 315 nm - 400 nm.) |
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NOTE - For UV-dedicated applications, we recommend using
the UV filter with
our UV Maxa Beam instead of a regular Maxa Beam
as it will put out more energy in this range; however,
if you want to use a regular Maxa Beam for multiple
applications including some UV use, this filter
could be used. |
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NEW! MBA-0650:
NVG-Friendly Filter:
This filter has
a sharp cut-off at 650 nm, meaning that less
than 1% of the IR energy from higher bandwidths
will pass from the light through the filter.
We recommend this filter for pilots and any other
NVG user who requires IR-free
visible light that will not bloom their night
vision equipment. |
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| Filter Accessories: |
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MBA-6100:
Filter Pouch:
This padded pouch is made of heavy duty
nylon material with a velcro closure. It fits any
of the Maxa Beam filters (except the thicker sharp
cut-off filter, MBA-2150). It has a loop on back
to allow it to be attached to the battery carry
strap or a belt.
Weight: 0.1 lbs. Height: 7.5” Width:
6.5”
Thickness: 0.75” |
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MBA-3075:
Filter Stacking Adapter:
The Filter Stacking Adapter allows the
filter that it is installed on to have another
filter attached in front of it. If ordering the
filters at the same time, please specify which
filter you would like to have this option factory
installed on. If no filter is order or specified,
we will send the adapter rings separately with
instructions for installing on filter in the
field. NOTE- Adapter
can not be installed on either Sharp Cut-Off
Filter.
Kit Weight: 0.2 lbs. Height: 1.0” Width:
6.0” Length: 6.0” |
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| Alternate Beam Pattern Filters: |
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other lights, the Maxa Beam can flood all the
way out to a 40° flood. When using the
Maxa Beam in a flood position beyond 20°,
we recommend either our diffusion filter or our
new collimating lens to help even out the beam
pattern.
MBA-3000: Full Diffusion
Filter
This diffusion filter provides an evenly lit
field
of light when the searchlight is in the flood
or
spot position. This filter is useful for temporary
site lighting and short-range search applications.
We recommend this filter for film and photographic
use or any short-range application where an
evenly lit field of illumination is desired.
MBA-3020: Peripheral Vision
Filter
This filter provides a hot center beam with
a wide band of light extending to either side
(as pictured below). We recommend the peripheral
vision filter for search applications or driving
applications.
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At 40° flood,
beam pattern with
MBA-3000 Full Diffusion Filter at left;
without diffusing filter at right. |
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NEW! MBA-3015: Collimating Lens
This filter uses
plano convex lens technology to collimate the
beam of light and redirect the spill light back
into the beam. This differs from the MBA-3000
Diffusion Filter because it focuses the excess
light inward rather than diffusing the light
outward, making the collimating lens a better
choice for longer range use of the light in
flood
mode. The collimating lens is recommended for
general applications when the “black
hole” is
not desired.
Weight: 0.5 lbs.
Please Note: The MBA-3015 Collimating Lens
has replaced the MBA-3010 Partial Diffusion
Filter. |
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MBA-2005:
Protective Lens
This clear glass lens fits on to the front of
the Maxa Beam like any filter to provide protection
to the front lens of the searchlight.
Weight: 0.4 lbs. Diameter: 6.0” Width:
0.6” |
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MBA-2006:
Rock Guard
For use when vehicle mounted. The Rock
Guard fits on to the front of the Maxa
Beam like any filter to provide protection
to the front lens of the searchlight from
pebbles and stones.
Weight: 0.4 lbs. Diameter:
6.0” Width:
0.6” |
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| Sharp Cut-Off Filters: |
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normal setting all searchlights, including the Maxa Beam,
emit spill light which illuminates the nearby surroundings
even as the light is focused on long-range objects. Should
the user want to focus exclusively on a long-range target,
use of one of our Sharp Cut-Off Filters will eliminate
the short-range spill light, thereby improving night
vision and cutting down on glare.
We offer
two cutoff filters that effectively reduce the total
amount of spill light. These filters completely eliminate
all spill light outside of 11.25° (MBA-2150) or 22.5° (MBA-2143),
ensuring that the light from the Maxa Beam only illuminates
the operator’s intended target. |
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