Features Of Betalight B60
- Extended range and brightness: 9,000,000 candela with a range up to 6 km, measured to ANSI/PLATO FL1-2016.
- Motorised beam control: 1° to 25°, adjustable while the light is running, so the beam can be narrowed for reach or opened for search.
- Power and strobe modes: 100%, 50% and 10% output plus strobe, selected manually or over RS232.
- Configurable light source: Available with 850 nm or 940 nm infrared, or with a 523 nm green laser, specified at order.
- One-handed control: All functions operable with a single hand.
- Durable construction: Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy housing with HAIII hard-anodised finish, IPX7 sealed.
- Portable: 3 kg body weight, with a detachable K6B battery bank.
- Versatile mounting: Handheld, or mounted to vehicles, vessels or weapon systems via Picatinny rail cover.
- Reliable power: Detachable battery bank with LED charge indicators, plus external DC power compatibility.
Why Candela Rather Than Lumens
9,000,000 candela on a 1° beam puts a 17 metre spot at 1,000 metres. That concentration is what produces reach, and it is why a searchlight is specified in candela and beam angle rather than in lumens. A light with a far higher lumen figure spread over a wide angle will not reach a fraction as far. See raw lumens versus effective lumens.
Mounting Options
The B60 is supplied with a Picatinny rail cover, which allows it to be integrated with Remote Weapon Systems as well as fitted to standard rail interfaces. It can equally be mounted to vehicles and vessels, or carried and used handheld.
That range of options is the practical argument for a portable unit over a fixed one: the same light serves a vehicle patrol, a boarding party and a static overwatch position without three different part numbers. For permanently installed vehicle lighting, see our LED search lights range.
Counter UAS
In counter-drone operations, the B60 delivers 9,000,000 candela in a beam 17 metres across at 1,000 metres, putting usable light on a small airborne target where wider LED beams spill into empty sky.
The motorised 1 to 25 degree control lets an operator narrow for identification at range and widen to hold a manoeuvring target, while strobe mode and the optional 523 nm green variant provide non-lethal options once a threat is confirmed. For detection and identification alongside illumination, see the counter UAS fusion sight.
Specifications
| Performance | |
| Output | 9,000,000 candela (ANSI/PLATO FL1-2016) |
| Range | Up to 6,000 m |
| Beam diameter | 17 m at 1,000 m |
| Modes | Strobe, 100%, 50% and 10% power |
| Beam width | 1° to 25° (motorised) |
| Infrared variants | 850 nm or 940 nm |
| Green laser variant | 523 nm |
| Control | |
| Control method | Computer via RS232 |
| Manual control | Strobe, power level and beam adjustment |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 246 mm |
| Bezel diameter | 106 mm |
| Body height | 235 mm |
| Weight | 3 kg (without battery bank) |
| Environment | |
| Working temperature | -35 °C to +55 °C (MIL-STD-810G) |
| Storage temperature | -40 °C to +70 °C (MIL-STD-810G) |
| Ingress protection | IPX7 (1 m immersion, 30 minutes) |
| Power supply | |
| Type | Rechargeable Li-ion battery |
| Run time | 80 min at 100% power |
| Capacity | 6,800 mAh |
| Battery life cycle | 2,000 usage cycles |
| AC charger | K6BR-A, 2 hr charge time |
| DC charger | K6BR-B, 3 hr charge time |
| Maintenance | |
| Light source lifespan | 10,000 hours |
| Material | Aerospace-grade aluminium alloy, HAIII hard-anodised finish |
| NSN | 6230-17-131-1398, see our NSN product list |
For pricing, configuration and lead times, request a quote stating which variant and mounting arrangement you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
It is the beam distance measured to ANSI/PLATO FL1-2016, which is the point at which the beam still delivers a defined minimum illuminance. It is a repeatable, comparable figure rather than a marketing number, which is why the standard is worth quoting. Atmospheric conditions change what you see in practice: haze, humidity and dust all reduce useful range considerably.
The power levels and strobe are standard on every unit. The infrared wavelength, 850 nm or 940 nm, and the 523 nm green laser are configuration options specified at order rather than modes you switch between on a single standard unit. Tell us the role when you enquire and we will confirm which configuration fits.
850 nm gives greater apparent brightness through night vision equipment, because sensors are more sensitive at that wavelength, but the emitter produces a faint visible glow that can be seen by someone looking directly at it. 940 nm has no visible signature at all, at the cost of range and apparent brightness. Choose 850 nm where reach matters most and 940 nm where concealment does.
80 minutes at full power on the detachable K6B battery bank, longer at reduced output. The bank recharges in two hours on AC or three on DC, and is rated for 2,000 cycles. For sustained use, the unit also accepts external DC power, which is the usual arrangement on a vehicle or vessel installation.
The B50 is the previous generation of this portable format. The B130 is the integrable model, intended for permanent installation and remote operation rather than handheld use. If the light will live on a platform and be driven from a console, the B130 is usually the better fit; if it needs to be picked up and carried, the B60 is.
