B.E. Meyers KIJI K1 VCSEL IR Laser Illuminator

*** IMPORTANT *** THE KIJI DOES NOT COME WITH A LIGHT MOUNT. THE KIJI IS DIRECTLY COMPATIBLE WITH ARISAKA LIGHT MOUNTS AND OTHER SUREFIRE SCOUT MOUNTS. ARISAKA MOUNTS AVAILABLE HERE

TNVC is excited to be able to announce and partner with B. E. Meyers on the release of their newest product, the KIJI VCSEL illuminator! We’ve been looking forward to these since B. E. Meyers first brought us the initial prototypes to check out (we affectionately called it the “Pocket Rocket” before it had an official name), and we’re excited to finally be able to spill the beans and offer them to the public, ready for immediate sales!

KIJI is a modular, Class 3R VCSEL-based infrared laser illuminator and uses the same VCSEL technology as the B. E. Meyers MAWL, to provide superior IR illumination in a small, user-programmable package. The KIJI K1-3° emits up to 150mw, and the KIJI K1-10° emits up to 350mw of infrared laser illumination. Both models feature four programmable power levels and include beam diffuser options to quickly adjust beam power and divergence.

As a modular system, KIJI supports a wide variety of use scenarios – from umbrella lighting interior structures to long range weapon-mounted applications, offering versatility in handheld, helmet, weapon, vehicle, or aircraft mounted applications. The KIJI K1-3° is ideal for mid-to-long range weapon mounted applications (such as use with a Clip-On Night Vision Device), while the KIJI K1-10° is suitable for both shorter range and CQB applications and is a terrific helmet mounted illuminator.

KIJI provides MAWL-like IR illumination in a compact package and affordable package, and uses a single CR123 battery and shares a its mounting footprint and accessory compatibility with most industry-standard “Scout Light” configurations, including the ability to use remote-switch compatible tailcaps like the UE00 and DS00 to interface with the TNVC TAPS and other remote switches.

Both KIJI K1 models contain four Power Levels (PLs) which may be accessed in a variety of activation configurations based on operational need and programmed to the user’s preference. The KIJI K1-3° is capable of pushing 3 degrees of clean VCSEL IR illumination out past 400m through photonic barriers, and comes with a removable 10° beam diffuser, allowing the user to quickly and easily choose between varying outputs and beam divergences to match their needs. The KIJI K1-10° provides the same ability to defeat photonic barriers, but provides a wider spill, allowing the user greater situational awareness and illumination to over 175m, and comes with a 40° diffuser.

Because the KIJI uses a laser-based VCSEL illuminator, the KIJI has greatly reduced downrange visible signature compared to LED-based illuminators with similar capabilities while being compact, modular, and easily integrated into existing systems and is available to all customers, government and commercial. IT IS NOT RESTRICTED.

The KIJI requires very little user maintenance outside routine cleaning, lubrication, and O-ring replacement and is submersible to 1m for 30 minutes (with B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. supplied Body and Endcap) with an operating temp. range of -20° to 50° C.

Coupled with an IR aiming laser like the TNVC/Steiner TOR-MINI IR at a reduced price of $199 when purchased together (for a limited time), the KIJI provides world-class a world-class IR aiming laser/illuminator combination capable of punching out to 400+ meters (with the KIJI K1-3) and of defeating photonic barriers with user-configurable and programmable outputs and beam pattern, making it one of the most capable and customizable unrestricted night vision aiming solutions available for under $1100!

Product Data:

Indicator Light:

The Indicator Light is located just above the B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. product marking. The orientation of the Indicator Light to any given Body the head is attached to will be random. The laser safety warning labels can be found on the reverse side of the device from the Indicator Light.

 

Aperture Cover, Diffusers & Cowling:

The KIJI K1 laser device(s) come equipped with an Aperture Cover that has a built-in external diffuser. The Aperture Cover and diffuser combination serve to protect the laser aperture window, render all output PLs Class 1 (with the diffuser shipped with the particular model as listed below), and provide the user with the ability to quickly change the beam size of the KIJI K1.

• • The KIJI K1-3° is provided with an aperture cover with a 10° diffuser installed, marked with “10”

 

• • The KIJI K1-10° is provided with an aperture cover with a 40° diffuser installed, marked with “40”

Aperture Covers are held in place with a retaining band that can be removed by the user and replaced if necessary. An additional retaining band is included with KIJI K1 kits. Additional Aperture Covers and retaining bands can be purchased separately.

The polymer Cowling around the Head of the device can be independently rotated to orient the flip-open Aperture Cover and to properly expose the Indicator Light. The Cowling serves to retain the aperture cover and is not necessary for function.

Arming, Activation, & Safety:

KIJI uses a single (1) 3V CR123 battery. Do NOT use with 6V light bodies.
The device is ARMED once a battery is installed. There is no “ARMED” indicator. To render the device inert the batteries must be removed or the endcap of the device unscrewed a 1/4 turn from the body. Unscrewing the endcap of the device is the preferred method to render a device with a battery installed safe when activation is not necessary.

The activation button on the supplied endcap can function either as a momentary button or clicked-down for constant on. See “Operation Styles” for more information.

Aftermarket remote switches or buttons compatible with CR123 300 series light bodies will operate KIJI. Do not use endcaps that can alter the output power of a normal white light, such as EDC-style “gas pedal” endcaps.

 

Operation Styles:

Programmability is a core component of KIJI with multiple intensity settings and mode combinations, all selectable by the user to ensure optimal performance at the touch of a button. Each model features four power levels and 32-modes of use in three Operation Styles:

Simple (4 Modes):

• The KIJI K1 device emits a single output Power Level (PL). The activation switch can be used for either momentary activation or clicked-down for constant on with a push-button endcap.

Cycled (22 Modes):

• The KIJI K1 device emits two to four different PLs depending on the mode. Tapping or clicking the activation button quickly will cycle through the available PLs.

• The activation button can be clicked-down to or held to stay in that PL until released.

• The cycle goes only in a single direction, and does not loop through – consecutive taps on the last PL will stay on that PL until the activation button is released for 1 second.

• The direction of the PLs, low to high or high to low, will be determined by the mode.

Toggled (6 Modes):

• The KIJI K1 device emits two different PLs. The activation button functions as in the Simple style, however by using the button combination of TAP, TAP, TAP & HOLD, called Triple-Tap, the PL will swap to the other available PL for the Mode. It is not necessary to click-down the activation button during HOLD.

• The ‘taps’ for the Toggled Triple-Tap must be within 200ms of each other. Slow taps will not toggle the PL.

• This Operation Style is best paired with a remote cable or switch without a click-through function.

Maintenance:

The KIJI laser devices requires very little user maintenance outside routine cleaning, lubrication, and O-ring replacement. Remove batteries before maintenance. When well maintained, the KIJI K1 is submersible to 1m for 30 minutes (with B.E. Meyers & Co., Inc. supplied Body and Endcap) with an operating temp. range of -20° to 50° C.