GSCI QRF-1200 Laser Rangefinder

QRF-1200: laser rangefinder with GPS, compass and laser pointer.

The GSCI QRF-1200 is a compact laser rangefinder and rapid targeting and ranging module from GSCI Advanced Photonics in Canada, built for military and law enforcement units.

Key Facts:

• Ranging capability: Up to 1200 m
• NATO-size target: Up to 530 m
• Laser: 905 nm, eye-safe; precision better than 1 m
• Built-in functions: GPS, compass, visible or IR laser pointer, IR illuminator
• Weergeven: OLED, glare-protected
• Housing: Aluminium-milled, IP67 rating (GSCI)
• Vermogen: 18650 or 2x CR123; up to 14,500 measurements
• Origin and warranty: Made in Canada, ITAR-free; 7-year limited warranty (GSCI)

Ranging and laser:

GSCI lists a ranging capability of up to 1200 m for the QRF-1200 and up to 530 m to a NATO-size target, with a 905 nm eye-safe laser and a distance-to-target precision of better than 1 m. Distance units are selectable between metres and yards, and the result is shown on a glare-protected OLED display.

Built-in functions and integration:

The GSCI QRF-1200 combines the laser rangefinder with GPS that supports multiple systems, a compass, a visible or IR laser pointer for aiming and an IR illuminator. GSCI states that it displays your own and your target’s coordinates, measures speed and track angle, and performs the function of a ground target designator. GSCI states that the QRF-1200 works with daytime sights, night vision, thermal imaging and fusion devices, and shows ranging information and coordinates on the screen of all GSCI-made thermal and fusion systems.

Housing and power:

GSCI states that the aluminium-milled housing of the QRF-1200 has an IP67 rating. The QRF-1200 runs on an 18650 battery or 2x CR123 and on external power such as the MVP-240, for up to 14,500 measurements, at an operating temperature of -40 °C to +50 °C.

What is included:

Neither gsci.net nor the GSCI catalogue lists the delivery contents or the mount supplied with the QRF-1200; MSS Defence confirms these in the quotation. GSCI describes the QRF-1200 as low-profile and compact for easy mounting.

About GSCI and MSS Defence:

GSCI Advanced Photonics was founded in Toronto in 1992, holds CAGE code L3319 and ISO 9001:2015, and states that every product is made in Canada and that all its systems are ITAR-free. MSS Defence is the Dutch supplier of the GSCI QRF-1200: it works on quotation and gives you one point of contact for configuration, export paperwork and after-sales.

Intended use:

GSCI builds its systems for military and law enforcement units. GSCI lists the QRF-1200 for reconnaissance, tactical surveillance and engagement, mounted on a weapon or optical system or on a remote-controlled aiming system.

Veelgestelde vragen.

1. What is the GSCI QRF-1200 and who is it for?
   The GSCI QRF-1200 is a compact laser rangefinder and rapid targeting and ranging module, made in Canada by GSCI Advanced Photonics. GSCI builds its systems, including the GSCI QRF-1200, for military and law enforcement units.
2. What range does the GSCI QRF-1200 have?
   GSCI lists a ranging capability of up to 1200 m for the GSCI QRF-1200 and up to 530 m to a NATO-size target. GSCI gives a distance-to-target precision of better than 1 m for the GSCI QRF-1200.
3. Which functions are built into the GSCI QRF-1200?
   The GSCI QRF-1200 combines a 905 nm eye-safe laser rangefinder with GPS, a compass, a visible or IR laser pointer and an IR illuminator. GSCI states that the GSCI QRF-1200 displays your own and your target’s coordinates and measures speed and track angle.
4. How is the GSCI QRF-1200 powered and is it waterproof?
   The GSCI QRF-1200 runs on an 18650 battery or 2x CR123 and on external power such as the MVP-240, for up to 14,500 measurements. GSCI states an IP67 rating for the aluminium-milled housing of the GSCI QRF-1200.
5. Does the GSCI QRF-1200 work with other sights?
   GSCI states that the GSCI QRF-1200 works with daytime sights, night vision, thermal imaging and fusion devices. Ranging information and coordinates from the GSCI QRF-1200 appear on the screen of all GSCI-made thermal and fusion systems.
6. What warranty does GSCI give on the GSCI QRF-1200?
   GSCI gives a 7-year limited warranty from the original purchase date on manufacturing defects of the GSCI QRF-1200. For parts GSCI does not make itself, the LRF module and the OLED display, the 1-year OEM warranty applies and is passed on to the end user.