Cejay Engineering
Phoenix Jr. 123 IR Beacon
IR combat-identification beacon for unit identification under NVGs. Very low profile, CR123A-powered, and a simple alternative to multi-mode helmet markers.
Quick Specs
- Price
- $38
- Weight
- 1 oz
- Brand
- Cejay Engineering
- Category
- helmet-accessory
Features
- •IR-only beacon
- •Single CR123A battery
- •Weight: 1 oz with battery / 0.35 oz without battery
- •Very low-profile housing
- •Integrated spring clip; optional Flex Mount
- •IR combat-identification marker
- •Made by Cejay Engineering
Overview
The Cejay Engineering Phoenix Jr. 123 IR is a compact IR-only alternative to the S&S Precision V-Lite and Manta IR beacons. It has no visible LEDs and is designed for unit identification when every team member is on NVGs. Battery is a single CR123A, listed weight is 1 oz (28 g) ready to use and 0.35 oz (10 g) without battery, and attachment is via integrated spring clip or optional Flex Mount.
Cejay is a more specialized signaling brand, so distribution is narrower than S&S. The Phoenix Jr. is typically found through specialty tactical retailers. The 123 variant runs on a single CR123A; the AA/123 variant supports both battery types at higher cost.
For a buyer choosing between the Phoenix Jr. and the S&S V-Lite Multi-Mode (which also includes IR): the Phoenix Jr. is purpose-built for IR marking and keeps operation simple. The V-Lite is more versatile, with visible colors plus IR, and slightly cheaper. General-purpose buyers may prefer the V-Lite for versatility; IR-only setups fit the Phoenix Jr.
Key Features
- IR-only beacon (invisible to naked eye)
- Single CR123A battery
- 1 oz with battery / 0.35 oz without battery
- Very low-profile housing
- Integrated spring clip; optional Flex Mount
- IR combat-identification marker
- Field-proven IR marker design
- Made by Cejay Engineering
Pros
- +Field-proven IR marker design
- +Very low-profile IR helmet beacon
- +Single CR123A is easy to source
- +Cheaper than the S&S Manta IR variant
Cons
- −IR-only; no visible signaling capability
- −Cejay distribution is narrower than S&S
- −Higher cost than the V-Lite Multi-Mode at same IR function
- −No rail-flush form factor like the Manta
Detailed Specifications
- output
- IR LED only
- battery
- 1x CR123A
- weight
- 1 oz / 28 g with battery; 0.35 oz / 10 g without battery
- dimensions
- 2.18 x 0.84 x 0.70 in
- attachment
- Integrated spring clip; optional Flex Mount
- use
- IR unit ID marking under NVG
- flashCycle
- 1.3-second flash cycle, 20 ms flash duration
- coverage
- 240 x 360 degrees
- operatingTemperature
- -30C to 50C
- waterResistance
- Water resistant
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