Nocpix IR Torch 850nm

The Nocpix IR Torch 850nm is a compact infrared illuminator made for Nocpix NITE digital day/night scopes. It adds an 850nm IR light source when ambient light is not enough, so the scope can keep a usable image in the dark. Nocpix states a 200-metre detection range.

It is sold on its own, and it is also offered as a $100 add-on on the Nocpix NITE D70R page. This is an IR torch, not a white-light spotlight — you need a compatible night vision device to see the beam.

850nm: more light, a faint chance of glow

850nm is the higher-output option in the Nocpix pair. Retailers consistently describe it as the choice when you want the strongest illumination and a sharper image at range.

Both the 850nm and 940nm official tables share the same 200-metre detection range, 5 W output and 5–10° beam divergence. Groundforce, Nocpix’s Australian distributor, describes 850nm as remaining mostly invisible to the naked eye.

Compared with 940nm, which Groundforce says eliminates the visible red glow common to standard IR illuminators, 850nm is the more visible of the two. If you want the least possible glow, choose the Nocpix IR Torch 940nm instead.

Pairing with Nocpix NITE scopes

Nocpix designed this torch for the NITE series. On the NITE D70R, Nocpix lists 850nm and 940nm IR illuminators as the way the scope reaches night observation out to 200 metres.

The official quick start guide shows the included ring-clamp bracket fitting to a compatible NITE scope, with the torch dropping into the holder. On Hunt’n Trap Gear you can add this torch to a NITE D70R for $100 on that listing, or buy it separately here for $149.95 if you already have the scope or want a spare.

A short 0.3-second press of the tail-cap button operates the torch. It takes a single 18650 cell, which is not included. That is the same battery format used in the NITE scopes.

Built for nights on the paddock

The official figures are straightforward: IP67 dust and water protection, operation from −20°C to +50°C, and 81 g without the battery. Overall size is 119.2 × 33.5 × 33.5 mm. Runtime is at least 2.5 hours, tested with one 18650.

That is a compact add-on for hunters, pest controllers and landholders who already run a Nocpix NITE scope and need extra IR when the paddock is properly dark.

Key Specifications

• Model: NIR-850-1
• Brand: Nocpix
• Type: Infrared illuminator (IR torch)
• Wavelength: 850nm
• Output: 5 W
• Beam divergence: 5–10°
• Detection range: 200 metres (manufacturer stated)
• Battery required: 1 × 18650 (not included)
• Runtime: at least 2.5 hours (tested with 1 × 18650)
• Waterproofing: IP67
• Operating temperature: −20°C to +50°C
• Weight: 81 g (without battery)
• Dimensions: 119.2 × 33.5 × 33.5 mm
• Operation: tail-cap power button, 0.3-second press
• Compatibility: Nocpix NITE series, including the NITE D70R
• Mount: sold with a ring-clamp bracket for a compatible NITE scope

What’s Included

• 1 × Nocpix IR Torch 850nm (NIR-850-1)
• 1 × ring-clamp mounting bracket (Nocpix: “Sold with Bracket”)
• 1 × hex key
• Quick start documentation

Battery Note

A 18650 battery is not included. You will need a compatible 18650 cell to use the torch.

This is an infrared illuminator for a compatible Nocpix NITE scope, not a visible white-light torch. If you already have the scope, adding the torch on the NITE D70R listing is the $100 option. If you want a torch with virtually no visible red glow, see the Nocpix IR Torch 940nm.