I.R.I.S. Remote Long Range Target System, pics

[Captain Kirk]

I have been a long time member here on the hide. I have been working on a new electronic target system that utilizes high intensity LED lighting, wireless impact/load sensor technology, and long range remote capability. We will be bringing our system to the market by July of 2014. I am a startup company, and will be setting up our vendor status here on the Hide in the next few weeks. I will not be taking orders here until we aquire our vendor status. We are gearing up for production currently, and we will have 3 main products, with many more to come. We debuted the IRIS target lights at the JC Steel Challenge this March, featured on stage 1 at the 1002 yd and 1315 yd targets.

I.R.I.S. (Interactive Remote Identification System) is a patent pending target system that offers many benifits to the long range precision shooter. The high intensity 42 light amber directional LED is visible past 2000 yards in bright daylight, and is highly visible in the worst shooting conditions such as rain, snow, or fog. The wireless Impact Detection Module picks up impacts to the target and sends signals to the Target Control Module housed in the lighting system. I.R.I.S. can also be activated by a high power hand held remote control, capable of triggering IRIS up to 2000 yards. The handheld remote can control 1 to 4 IRIS target systems, allowing full control of multiple target locations from the shooting position. The handheld remote aids in locating targets at long range, as well as indicating which target the shooter is to engage. I.R.I.S. can be run in the field for many days of continuous use on a single charge. We have left I.R.I.S. powered on in the field for over 30 days, since there is minimal draw at idle from both the IDM and TCM. Both the IDM and TCM lighting system are completely self contained, weather proof, portable, and easy to setup in minutes.


•wireless Impact Detection Module (IDM), no wires to be shot or damaged from impacts. Each IDM operates on a independant frequency, allowing multiple I.R.I.S. systems to be used in close proximity. Multiple IDMs can be programed to control a single I.R.I.S. TCM lighting system
•fully contained Target Control Module (TCM) and rechargable battery (charger included)
•TCM is fully programable for multiple IDMs and handheld remotes
•multiple I.R.I.S. systems can be controled via the included handheld remote
•4 channel remote shipped with single I.R.I.S. systems (will control up to 4 I.R.I.S. target systems)
•12 channel remote available for multiple IRIS systems
•IRIS includes one Impact Detection Module (IDM), one Target Control Module (TCM) and lighting system, one wireless 4 channel remote, 12 volt charger
•additional Impact Detection Modules and handheld remotes can be purchased seperately
•we offer stand alone systems to attach to your steel, or we can provide complete ready to shoot target systems with ballistic grade AR500 steel. IPSC style sizes 45%, 66%, 100%. 1/4", 3/8" 1/2"


we are finishing up a video which will be posted to the website at rtacprecision.com

Kirk Roberts
Roberts Tactical Precision Inc

 

[Night Eagle]

thats how its done...tag your it!!!!

 

[Captain Kirk]

We did some additional testing of the IRIS remote lighting system this weekend, nice when you can call shooting @ 1 mile R&D. We wanted to test the limitation of the remote range, both from the handheld remote and to see how far the wireless Impact Detection Module would transmit. We were able to get it out to 1 mile, impacts were clearly displayed with the naked eye in bright daylight. The handheld remote range was not exceeded, it worked at one mile consistantly, even though our target was under power lines. We have listed the remote range envelope @ 2000 yards, but have actually been able to get farther ranges in perfect conditions and terrain. The range on the wireless Impact Detection Module was tested at 150 yards, you could run multiple IDMs on multiple targets with one IRIS lighting system and run them within a 150 yard radius. Even the light impacts of the 6mm and 6.5s were picked up by the IDM, which will work with as little as 100 ft lbs or about a 22LR strike.

Here are a few pics of the day, as well as a short video showing the IRIS lights @ 1242 yds and 1 mile.

Impact Detection Module on the 1 mile target

setting up the IRIS and a view from the target to the firing position

impacts on the 1 mile target

a short video of the IRIS remote lights (1 mile upper right, 1242 lower left), click the picture to follow link, not the best quality

 

[Captain Kirk]

The IRIS system has seen some major advancements since this post was first made. The most obvious changes have been cosmetic, but the major improvement has been a advanced version of the standard IRIS which uses a proprietary AR500 target , named the MQT or Multi Quadrant Target. The MQT target has 3 separate impact plates, each with a individual light color on the IRIS to indicate the impact zone. A optional "bad guy" head target will also be available, since the transmitter and control receiver support up to 4 channels. The plates are held together with a laser cut one piece frame, which also holds and protects the electronics. The MQT target is completely wireless and can be up to 150 yards from the TCM which houses the light. It also utilizes a long range 4 channel remote, which can be used to "mark" a target or a specific zone on the target the shooter will engage. The handheld remote has a range of 2000 yards. Here are a few pics of two of the prototypes, a 100% and 66% with head, body, and center mass zones.

The standard IRIS in the below video is our base unit, which is designed to work with a existing steel target. The base IRIS systems will include a long range remote which is capable of controlling up to 12 IRIS systems, up to 2000 yards away. The remote aids in helping locate or "mark" the target to be engaged. There is a IDM wireless impact sensor (Impact Detection Module) which detects hits and sends information to the TCM (Target Control Module) which displays the impact via high output LEDs.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVnsIZYuDn0&feature=youtube_gdata

 

[delixe]

I have been a long time member here on the hide. I have been working on a new electronic target system that utilizes high intensity LED lighting, wireless impact/load sensor technology, and long range remote capability. We will be bringing our system to the market by July of 2014. I am a startup company, and will be setting up our vendor status here on the Hide in the next few weeks. I will not be taking orders here until we aquire our vendor status. We are gearing up for production currently, and we will have 3 main products, with many more to come. We debuted the IRIS target lights at the JC Steel Challenge this March, featured on stage 1 at the 1002 yd and 1315 yd targets.

I.R.I.S. (Interactive Remote Identification System) is a patent pending target system that offers many benifits to the long range precision shooter. The high intensity 42 light amber directional LED is visible past 2000 yards in bright daylight, and is highly visible in the worst shooting conditions such as rain, snow, or fog. The wireless Impact Detection Module picks up impacts to the target and sends signals to the Target Control Module housed in the lighting system. I.R.I.S. can also be activated by a high power hand held remote control, capable of triggering IRIS up to 2000 yards. The handheld remote can control 1 to 4 IRIS target systems, allowing full control of multiple target locations from the shooting position. The handheld remote aids in locating targets at long range, as well as indicating which target the shooter is to engage. I.R.I.S. can be run in the field for many days of continuous use on a single charge. We have left I.R.I.S. powered on in the field for over 30 days, since there is minimal draw at idle from both the IDM and TCM. Both the IDM and TCM lighting system are completely self contained, weather proof, portable, and easy to setup in minutes.


•wireless Impact Detection Module (IDM), no wires to be shot or damaged from impacts. Each IDM operates on a independant frequency, allowing multiple I.R.I.S. systems to be used in close proximity. Multiple IDMs can be programed to control a single I.R.I.S. TCM lighting system
•fully contained Target Control Module (TCM) and rechargable battery (charger included)
•TCM is fully programable for multiple IDMs and handheld remotes
•multiple I.R.I.S. systems can be controled via the included handheld remote
•4 channel remote shipped with single I.R.I.S. systems (will control up to 4 I.R.I.S. target systems)
•12 channel remote available for multiple IRIS systems
•IRIS includes one Impact Detection Module (IDM), one Target Control Module (TCM) and lighting system, one wireless 4 channel remote, 12 volt charger
•additional Impact Detection Modules and handheld remotes can be purchased seperately
•we offer stand alone systems to attach to your steel, or we can provide complete ready to shoot target systems with ballistic grade AR500 steel. IPSC style sizes 45%, 66%, 100%. 1/4", 3/8" 1/2"


we are finishing up a video which will be posted to the website at rtacprecision.com

Kirk Roberts
Roberts Tactical Precision Inc

Nice soundtrack from Helmet.

Joe

 

[BravoSierra]

Thats pretty slick!

 

[Jig Stick]

So I'm confused. What exactly does this thing do? Just light up the target? Or flash when the target gets hit? Please clarify

 

[Captain Kirk]

So I'm confused. What exactly does this thing do? Just light up the target? Or flash when the target gets hit? Please clarify

It is designed to indicate impacts on target at long distance. There are a few ways to use the IRIS (1) a way to indicate hits on steel. IRIS can be used without a spotter, a shooter can easily see the light behind the scope, impacts are signaled by a 1 second pulse of the LED module (2) the long range remote triggers IRIS to indicate location of the target. This comes in handy when a range officer is explaining a COF (3) the long range remote gives the RO the ability to "mark" a target to be engaged, simulating return fire. Since a single remote can control up to 12 IRIS targets, you can imagine the stress you could place on a shooter if there are multiple targets at known distance, but a random order of targets based off of the ROs command.

We will be adding a computer program to the IRIS lineup, this will have the ability to communicate to multiple IRIS systems to send and receive target information (hits, # of hits, response time from trigger of target to impact, etc) We also have a IRIS target that has multiple plates, called the MQT (Multi Quadrant Target). It uses a wireless IRIS similar to the above, but utilizes multiple colors of lights to indicate the impact zone.

Kirk Roberts

 

[orkan]

tag

 

[Rifle Barrel Blanks]

That MQT is an awesome idea!

Excited to see how that turns out

 

[Captain Kirk]

That MQT is an awesome idea!

Excited to see how that turns out

Thanks Jake, I thought you may like that.

We should begin testing of the MQT by end of July

 

[Captain Kirk]

I have a few IRIS demo systems that will be making their way around the country to matches and ranges for exposure, final testing and feedback. If any match directors or range is interested in getting on the list, contact me at [email protected].

 

[orkan]

I'll definitely be interested in an MQT setup. The ability to deduce precisely where you hit at distance without running down and re-painting is a huge plus. Also, even with fresh paint, you can't really tell sometimes at ELR.

 

[Captain Kirk]

I'll definitely be interested in an MQT setup. The ability to deduce precisely where you hit at distance without running down and re-painting is a huge plus. Also, even with fresh paint, you can't really tell sometimes at ELR.

Sounds good, I should have the prototypes up and ready for testing by late August. As you know, I have a lot of irons in the fire, but the good news is the shop for stock manufacturing is 90% complete.

 

[softcock]

It is designed to indicate impacts on target at long distance. There are a few ways to use the IRIS (1) a way to indicate hits on steel. IRIS can be used without a spotter, a shooter can easily see the light behind the scope, impacts are signaled by a 1 second pulse of the LED module (2) the long range remote triggers IRIS to indicate location of the target. This comes in handy when a range officer is explaining a COF (3) the long range remote gives the RO the ability to "mark" a target to be engaged, simulating return fire. Since a single remote can control up to 12 IRIS targets, you can imagine the stress you could place on a shooter if there are multiple targets at known distance, but a random order of targets based off of the ROs command.

We will be adding a computer program to the IRIS lineup, this will have the ability to communicate to multiple IRIS systems to send and receive target information (hits, # of hits, response time from trigger of target to impact, etc) We also have a IRIS target that has multiple plates, called the MQT (Multi Quadrant Target). It uses a wireless IRIS similar to the above, but utilizes multiple colors of lights to indicate the impact zone.

Kirk Roberts

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Is it pretty sensitive ? .
will it pickup the 'Soft' energy steel hits @ the longer range hits with the 6mm ? The 6mm's barely visually move the steel @ 1-k and not easy to not see .
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[Captain Kirk]

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Is it pretty sensitive ? .
will it pickup the 'Soft' energy steel hits @ the longer range hits with the 6mm ? The 6mm's barely visually move the steel @ 1-k and not easy to not see .
.

I was with a few SH members durring the first video shoot, we were shooting 6mms and 6.5s at 1 mile and it would pick it up every time. There is a fine line between being sensitive enough and going off when the wind rocks the target stand, I have spend a lot of time dialing the sensitivity.