Night Vision Trijicon IR-X rechargeable battery
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The rechargeable batteries used in the IRX require specific maintenance/ care routine.
Batteries must be stored in a full charged state. They also must be recharged as soon
as possible upon depletion of their charge.
Sanyo Keeppower or Obtronics are the only 2 suggested brands listed for
use with the IRX .
Failing to adhere to the recharge protocol as stated with these type of batteries
will result in shortened life cycle/ duty of said batteries.
That being said, my IRX kit is a vast improvement over buying and replacing
123s constantly in a power hungry IR Patrol.
Batteries must be stored in a full charged state. They also must be recharged as soon
as possible upon depletion of their charge.
Sanyo Keeppower or Obtronics are the only 2 suggested brands listed for
use with the IRX .
Failing to adhere to the recharge protocol as stated with these type of batteries
will result in shortened life cycle/ duty of said batteries.
That being said, my IRX kit is a vast improvement over buying and replacing
123s constantly in a power hungry IR Patrol.
Batteries are only 7$ per cell to replace the 16650 2500mah (keep power or orbtronic use the Sanyo raw cells ur16650zta 4.35v) that’s if they go bad after 100’s of charges. If you want max runtime you need a 4.35v charger and will have to select 4.35v charge voltage manually . The 4.35v will top off the batts but will show a lower voltage on the charger due to the protection circuit added to the cells. You will get a little longer runtime (~2300mah @4.35v vs ~1900mah @4.20v) but batteries will last ~ 2x more charge cycles if charged to the lower 4.20v.
https://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/Sanyo UR16650ZTA 2500mAh (Magenta) UK.html
I use 2 cells with a couple small nickel coated magnets for a top post since the raw cell is a flat top in my mkiii 60mm, and a single cell in my Ir patrol. 2- cells lasts all night in the mkiii without powering it off, I change the single cell in the Patrol about every 2hrs of constant use.
The patrol only needs the extended spacer for 2 cr123a cells to accept a single 16650 cell. The protected cells will still need a nickel coated magnet added to top of battery to tighten the fit if you rifle mount it due to recoil pulse. This is what has been working for me close to a year now with no problems. Charger and 4 batts under $80. It’s the mkiii extended end cap that costs $$$ if you can’t make one. .75mm thread pitch is what I cut and works fine.
The irx package is a turnkey unit for the mkii and mkiii at a good price that will pay for itself vs throwaway batteries if you use it long hours.
For the Ir patrol a charger and 16650’s are all that’s needed if you have the extension for 2 cr123’s.
https://lygte-info.dk/review/batteries2012/Sanyo UR16650ZTA 2500mAh (Magenta) UK.html
I use 2 cells with a couple small nickel coated magnets for a top post since the raw cell is a flat top in my mkiii 60mm, and a single cell in my Ir patrol. 2- cells lasts all night in the mkiii without powering it off, I change the single cell in the Patrol about every 2hrs of constant use.
The patrol only needs the extended spacer for 2 cr123a cells to accept a single 16650 cell. The protected cells will still need a nickel coated magnet added to top of battery to tighten the fit if you rifle mount it due to recoil pulse. This is what has been working for me close to a year now with no problems. Charger and 4 batts under $80. It’s the mkiii extended end cap that costs $$$ if you can’t make one. .75mm thread pitch is what I cut and works fine.
The irx package is a turnkey unit for the mkii and mkiii at a good price that will pay for itself vs throwaway batteries if you use it long hours.
For the Ir patrol a charger and 16650’s are all that’s needed if you have the extension for 2 cr123’s.
Thanks for the info. I have a MKIII 60mm on the way and need to figure out a battery solution.
I just tried a new 16650 out of my Markiii in my ir patrol. When I powered it on the start up screen came on went to next screen and then powered down. It wouldn’t restart until I took the battery out and put it back in. It shut down again. Anyone else ever had that issue?
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Real world users.....for the IR Hunter 60mm, what is the average time you are getting out of the IRX kit for temps in the 60-80 degree range? I have looked at references to 8-10 hours per set but have not seen much in the way of time verification from actual users.
Also, I have the IRX for my Reap 35, and it consistently runs 2.5 to 2 3/4 hours no matter if it is 30 or 60 hz. This is with temps in 60-80 degrees and brightness level in the mid range. I have several sets of batteries and they all land in the same range time wise. I have been told by others I should be getting 3-4 hours, but I do not have anyone I actually hunt with to compare time to. Please share time on this version of the kit too and also what settings you default to if getting longer run time.
Thanks!
Real world users.....for the IR Hunter 60mm, what is the average time you are getting out of the IRX kit for temps in the 60-80 degree range? I have looked at references to 8-10 hours per set but have not seen much in the way of time verification from actual users.
Also, I have the IRX for my Reap 35, and it consistently runs 2.5 to 2 3/4 hours no matter if it is 30 or 60 hz. This is with temps in 60-80 degrees and brightness level in the mid range. I have several sets of batteries and they all land in the same range time wise. I have been told by others I should be getting 3-4 hours, but I do not have anyone I actually hunt with to compare time to. Please share time on this version of the kit too and also what settings you default to if getting longer run time.
Thanks!
