ELCAN developed this new, affordable infrared sight specifically in response to the growing need for civil defense and 911 emergencies. With the new SpecterIR sight, law enforcement agencies, security professionals and search & rescue responders have a powerful new tool in homeland security, resources and public facilities.

Developed to the same demanding standards employed on ELCAN optical and image intensified sights that are deployed with military forces all over the world, SpecterIR is a rugged, shock and water resistant, infrared targeting system. It enables the detection and acquisition of moving man-size objects beyond 200 metres. Unlike image intensified night vision devices, SpecterIR easily detects targets from the surroundings based on their heat signature. In "high-risk" security applications (Nuclear Plants, Oil Refineries and Pipelines, Water Treatment Plants, Port Authorities, Penitentiary Facilities), government law enforcement agencies can more effectively locate, identify and neutralize hostile threats with reduced risk.

The SpecterIR sight features a video output port for an external CRT or video recorder. This makes SpecterIR ideal for extended threat detection missions, surveillance or for real-time instruction. The sight uses 3 standard AA Li Batteries widely available in many retail outlets. The ELCAN mount uses the MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny Rail (standard weaver with cross-slots) providing compatibility to a wide range of weapons such as the AR15, M4, M16 and others.

As an integrated component of the next generation of advanced operation and civil defense requirements, the SpecterIR sight exemplifies the commitment to ongoing product development and optical excellence at ELCAN Optical Technologies.