Handy Flashlight Guide

ZebraLight H501 Headlamp Review - The Gadgeteer

2010-03-16T03:42:44Z

The Gadgeteer have published a review of the ZebraLight H501 Headlamp. 'Construction is solid. The body housing is of a good quality aluminum. O-rings keep all the fittings water tight. The unit is water proof to 5 meters, but I haven't tested that claim. I have had no moisture issues from rain, and the occasional dunk in a mud puddle. The emitter is seated in a recess that protects it from the occasional airborne trip to the ground, and the finish is durable enough to show no significant wear after a year of being carried in a (usually sandy) pocket.']]>

Read: ZebraLight H501 Headlamp Review - The Gadgeteer

AA Battery Holders with Retainer Strap

2010-03-14T21:59:27Z

Press Release

Memory Protection Devices introduces part number BK-6100-PC4 for holding two AA batteries. With 4 large stainless steel contacts firmly applying pressure to the AA batteries you're assured of a long lasting trouble free connection. Four printed circuit contacts allow quick mounting and serial or parallel connection flexibility of circuit design without the need for fasteners or glues. ]]> Made using premium materials like UL94V-0 rated polypropylene and nickel plated stainless steel contacts the holder easily passes shock and vibration tests. The hard retainer plastic strap keeps batteries in place and offers easy battery changes without the use of tools. Light in weight at less than 9 grams with the strap but rugged enough for industrial applications. Four mounting holes are recessed into the plastic and accept screws or eyelets for absolute integrity in extreme conditions.

http://www.batteryholders.com/aa_spri...

From further information contact Tom Blaha, 631-249-0001

Osram Ostar Compact enables daytime running lights using only two LEDs

2010-03-11T01:31:40Z

Press Release

-- OSTAR Compact: SMT LED for light guides in the automotive sector

The OSTAR Compact from OSRAM Opto Semiconductors has been developed specifically for use in vehicle headlights. The high-power LED is designed for Daytime Running Light (DRL) applications based on the use of light guides.]]> Its compact dimensions and its capability to drive high currents make it ideal for both existing and new headlight designs. In addition to the usual point-like LED lighting solutions, linear or two-dimensional designs can be produced with only a small number of semiconductor light sources.

Use of LEDs for daytime running light applications is on the rise - and not only in top-of-the-line models. These energy-saving light sources are fast becoming the light source of choice in mid-range vehicles as well.

With the surface-mounted OSTAR Compact, OSRAM Opto Semiconductors is extending its offering of LEDs for DRL applications. The entire automotive LED portfolio of a headlight manufacturer can now be perfectly matched because these high-current LEDs, such as the OSTAR Headlamp and the OSLON ECE, are available in the finely graded color classes of ECE color binning bringing color harmony to the front of the vehicle.

With a power draw of 5 W and an operating current of 1.4 A, the OSTAR Compact achieves a typical brightness of 300 lm and its 2 mm² chip provides high luminance. With this small, high power light source light guide systems can be produced with just two LEDs. This robust component also has the optimum heat removal rate of 6 K/W, making it ideal for the high-temperature zones at the front of an automobile. OSTAR Compact does not require a reflector or lens.

"Light guides are available in many different designs, from a simple rod to complex 3D versions", said Peter Knittl, Marketing Director for the Automotive Division at OSRAM Opto Semiconductors. "To offer new designs in variable forms and an alternative to point-like DRL designs, you need one thing above all else - a small high-power light source."

Thanks to the SMT package the OSTAR Compact is easy to handle. It will last as long as the vehicle, eliminating the need for replacement and therefore saves on costs. The red and yellow versions of OSTAR Compact can be used for signal lighting. Website: http://www.osram-os.com/osram_os/EN/

Reflex Flashlights Releases Reflex1, World's First Auto Dimming Flashlight

2010-03-11T01:13:50Z

Press Release

REDLANDS, Ca. - Reflex Flashlights is proud to release the Reflex1, the world's first auto dimming flashlight. This technology solves the problem of flashlight glare while also saving your thumb from carpal tunnel. ]]> Today's high power LED flashlights can produce immense amounts of light, however when shined on an object that is close the reflected light causes almost painful amounts of glare. Reflex Flashlights has solved this problem with its intelligent dimming Reflex Technology. This technology senses when too much glare is present and immediately reduces the flashlight's brightness. Without any effect to the user, the flashlight is always checking the glare level. When it looks like the flashlight's brightness needs to be increased it brightens back up just as fast as it dimmed down. There are 24 different brightness levels that the flashlight can select from. The modes are switched far faster than any button clicking traditional flashlights would allow.

The best part is that no action is required from the user. The whole process happens both quickly and automatically making this flashlight extremely intuitive to use. A video is available at reflexflashlights.com that shows the technology in action. (Editor note: Video included below)

The Reflex1 emits over 250 lumens out the front in its highest setting, which makes this new feature all the more useful. The machining and the assembly are done in the USA. O-ring seals are used to ensure a watertight fit. The Reflex1 is powered by two CR123A, one 18650, or two RCR123A batteries. For additional information please contact info@reflexflashlights.com.

About Reflex Flashlights
Reflex Flashlights is dedicated to creating the most advanced and functional flashlights available today. Our flagship product is the Reflex1, which features our Reflex Auto-Dimming technology. This revolutionary flashlight is the first of a new breed, flashlights that can sense how much light is needed and adjust the brightness immediately.

For more information, visit the company's web site at: reflexflashlights.com.

Martin Tripix superior LED exterior striplights

2010-02-09T15:19:59Z

Press Release

IP65-rated LED striplights feature tricolor mixing for better quality color projection

Martin Professional adds to its rapidly growing range of innovative LED luminaries with the Tripix 1200™ and Tripix 300™, the first fixtures in a new line of IP65 rated outdoor LED striplights. ]]> Tripix are the first installation LED fixtures from Martin to offer single lens tricolor RGB mixing - a superior color wash system that projects a more uniform wash of color across a surface that eliminates the ugly color fringe shadows of competitive fixtures.

Bright, uniform, choice of colors
Top quality tricolor LEDs (3-in-1 RGB) mixes color at the lens before it leaves the fixture, resulting in no multicolor fringe shadows, a more uniform distribution of color and a broader range of color choices, a level of quality that architects, LDs and installers will appreciate.

Extremely bright when compared to competitor fixtures, Tripix offers an extended color gamut from pastels to saturates that are difficult to achieve with other tricolor fixtures.

Tripix is electronically calibrated at the Martin factory for 100% color matching between fixtures with calibrated white output comparable to fluorescent fixtures, eliminating the need for a dedicated fixture.

Beam angle options
The Tripix range comes with a choice of narrow, medium and wide diffuser options and the module is tiltable for precise optical aiming. The custom-designed lens system gives very narrow beam angles that have been difficult to achieve with tricolor LED fixtures in the past.

Easy to control
Controlled by industry standard DMX 512-A, Tripix offers intuitive RGB color control, as well as HSIC control of color for simple color temperature adjustments. For greater flexibility, a grouped pixel control option allows for control of 300, 600 or 1200 mm sections.

Tripix is 0-100% dimmable for balance of brightness or the ability to respond intelligently to the availability of natural light.

Simple to install
Tripix is built up around modular, inter-connectable units for fast set up. New IP65 quickplug connectors mean that installation takes only minutes with no knowledge of dynamic lighting systems or DMX required. The click-together plug-and-play system quickly installs on DIN rail, reducing logistical costs and hassle. Furthermore, Tripix automatically auto-addresses during set-up and 64 standalone programs are built in so users can get up and running fast.

Architectural to commercial to entertainment
Tripix is weatherproof rated at IP65 for the outdoor illumination of architectural and commercial settings: facades, walls, coves, ceilings, structures, bridges, canopies, design details or any application where uniform color right out of the fixture is desired.

Available in 300 mm (1 ft) and 1200 mm (4 ft) lengths and made of robust extruded aluminum, Tripix's slim design allows the luminaires to blend inconspicuously into architecture. Tripix will also fit perfectly into indoor applications as a decorative lighting effect.

All the benefits of LED
Tripix offers all the benefits of LED like greater reliability, less maintenance and increased energy efficiency for a lower cost of ownership. With a long lamp life rating and no movable parts, service intervals are few and far between. Also, Tripix is convection cooled so no fans or other moving parts are used. Rigorously tested and CE, ETL & CETL approved, Tripix is built for simplicity.

Gosoled launches easy-to-maintain modular design AR111 LED Lamps

2010-02-09T14:40:05Z

Press Release

The modular design AR111 LED lights was based on the needs of actual application environment, ensuring reliable LED driver safety design, lamp based was fully encapsulated with the high-quality silica; avoid the heating from joining part of the LED drive and base. The terminal of the joining part was Babel and waterproof. The three rotating screw helps lighting maintenance easily from the waste of conventional lighting. All of all make the lamps achieved applicable of modular, standardization and Seriation, is reducing or eliminating the adverse effects on the environment, facilitated to recycling when waste. ]]> Its detailed parameters are as follows:
1.Housing: Aluminum Alloy material with perfect heat conduction. The aluminum alloy heat dissipation efficiency is above 2 times to the die-casting aluminum. The effective lifespan is longer than the ordinary LED lamps depend on the faster heat dissipation, the higher luminous efficiency and lower light fades.
2.LED Source: 3*2W high power LED.
3.Reflector: Lens.
4.Panel: Made from Aluminum alloy. Beam angle: 15°/30°/45°.
5.Input Voltage: WIRES: AC/DC12V; GU10:110-240V.
6.Working Temperature: -20~ +40°C.
7.Life time: 50,000 hours (brightness maintenance rate 70%)
8.Color temperature: 6000K-6300K (CW), 2800K-3200K (WW).
9.Color Rendering Index: 80ra6000K, 85ra2800K.
10.Weight: 560g.
11.Package: White neutral Box.
12.It can works as a replacement of traditional Light. It can be widely used for hotel, restaurant, commercial & home lighting etc.

Our popular products include:

1) LED Lamps: led tube light, led plug-in lamp, dimmable led spot lights, par30 & par38 dimmable , ar111 dimmable led lights, led down lights, led light bulb, led flame lamp, led shading lamp, led candle lamp etc.

2) LED Driver: Indoor led driver, outdoor led driver, dimmable led driver, led tube driver etc.

For more information about Gosoled Lighting's products visit www.gosoled.com

Power Partners introduces 300W constant-voltage LED power module

2010-02-09T14:13:13Z

Press Release

Providing high power and high efficiency for today's leading edge LED lighting applications, the Power Partners PIL300U-V Series boasts 300W of output power from the industry's widest 90-305VAC input range. ]]> The PIL300U-V design incorporates high PFC, meeting the requirements for EN61000-3-2. Standard output voltages range from 12VDC to 150VDC. Exceptionally efficient, ratings are up to 94% and the specified operating temperature range is -35°C to +70°C.

The PIL300U-V Series is housed in a compact, yet rugged, aluminum enclosure, rated to IP67 waterproof standards, making them suitable for harsh environments in industrial or commercial indoor lighting or outdoor lighting applications.

Comprehensive overvoltage, overcurrent, over temperature, and short circuit protection is inherent in the design. Lightning protection is also a feature of the PIL300U-V Series. All of Power Partners LED power supplies are safety approved to UL8750 and are compliant with EN61347 standards, bear the CE Mark, and are RoHS compliant. The warranty is three years.

Pricing starts at $99.50 in OEM quantities, with delivery from stock to 8 weeks ARO. Full specifications are available at www.powerpartners-inc.com or by contacting our Tech Group at tech@powerpartners-inc.com. For price and delivery questions, please contact us at sales@powerpartners-inc.com.

Cateye HL-350 and LD170 Bicycle Headlight and Tail Light Combination for $14.90

2010-02-07T09:38:01Z

The Cateye HL-350 and LD170 Bicycle Headlight and Tail Light combo has been reduced from $16.99 to $14.90 over at Amazon.com. 'Cat Eye HL350/LD 170 Headlight & Taillight Sets are economically priced they use a standard-bulb 1.25 watt Krypton lamp. HL350 has a wide beam pattern for visibility on occasional night trips with an 8 hour run time. Inludes a quick release handlebar mount. LD170 Taillight Features 3 ultra-bright LEDs with 60hrs. of runtime / flashing mode. Universal mounting kit, with a clothing clip !]]>

Source: Amazon

Brunton L3 Runners Belt Kit for $15.41

2010-02-07T09:11:44Z

The Brunton L3 Runners Belt Kit has been reduced from $26.99 to $15.41 over at Amazon.com. 'Do you like to be left in the dark? For all you night owls, here's the answer to running after dark, the L3 Runners belt. Designed with adventure racers , endurance runners and orienteers in mind, the runner's belt take the battery weight off your head and puts it in a convenient place, around your waist. Strap on the L3's battery compartment and you're off!']]>

Source: Amazon

Titan 8-LED Flashlight w/Laser Pointer for $15.68

2010-02-07T08:52:23Z

The Titan 8-LED Flashlight w/Laser Pointer has been reduced from $21.95 to $15.68 over at Amazon Marketplace.
Product Features:
• 8 Long-life 100,000 hour LEDs
• Built-in laser pointer
• Aluminum alloy construction
• Includes 3 AAA Batteries ]]>

Source: Amazon Marketplace

Nite Ize Introduces New L.E.D. RideLit Bike Light

2010-02-05T12:13:42Z

Press Release

Lightweight, portable L.E.D. provides clear visibility and safety for nighttime cyclists, with both red and white light

BOULDER, Co. - Nite Ize, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative products & accessories, announced today the introduction of several new products, including a new L.E.D. light designed specifically for people who ride their bikes after dark: the RideLit. ]]> "Cycling is big in Boulder -- a lot of us at Nite Ize ride our bikes to the office," said company founder and president Rick Case. "So we have first-person knowledge of how important it is to be seen by others when you're cycling between sunset and sunrise. The RideLit has a couple of important functions - it not only alerts other commuters to your presence, but because it's available in both red and white, you can wear these lights to signal your directional orientation, too."

The RideLit L.E.D. provides clear, obvious visibility for people who cycle at night. Its adjustable elastic band attaches to your ankle to create a moving circle of light or can be attached to the handlebar or bike seat post. Its bright L.E.D. can be seen for up to a mile away, and can be set to either steady glow or flash modes.

Available in red and white (two colors that universally signify front and rear), cyclists can choose to strap a white RideLit on one ankle facing forward, and a red RideLit on the other facing to the rear, so at a glance, other commuters will immediately see which direction they're heading. The RideLit also comes with a hook and loop adhesive strip that connects to its back, for optional semi-permanent placement on the front or back of a bike. It's powered by two long-lasting 3(v) Lithium batteries, which are included, along with an extra set of replacement batteries.

About Nite Ize, Inc.
Nite Ize was founded by creativity and has continued to commit to innovation throughout 21 years of business. Nite Ize products and brands strive to exemplify problem/solution based products with quality and performance at the core. Nite Ize takes pride in the way they conduct their business and do what they say they will do. Nite Ize team members are passionate about their products, customer satisfaction, their partners and the environment.

Nite Ize operates from its corporate offices in Boulder, Colorado, and offers over 100 innovative products & accessories in five unique categories: Mobile, Hardware, L.E.D., Flashlight, and Tool. Its products are sold in over 60 countries by the world's most recognized retailers. For more information, please visit niteize.com.

Streamlight Introduces High Performance PolyTac LED HP

2010-02-05T11:59:23Z

Press Release

EAGLEVILLE, Pa. - Streamlight®, Inc., a leading flashlight manufacturer for sportsmen, hunters and other recreational users, announced it introduced a high performance version of its lightweight, compact tactical PolyTac® LED - the PolyTac® LED HP - on January 1]]> The new model offers nearly triple the peak beam intensity of its predecessor for even greater performance. The new light features C4® power LED technology.

The lithium-powered PolyTac LED HP delivers 150 lumens measured system output and 15,000 candela peak beam intensity, enough to provide critical lighting for a variety of outdoor and recreational uses. It features the same compact, lightweight polymer casing as previous PolyTac models.

"This high performance light, in addition to being high intensity, reaches long distances, making it especially useful for tracking game or other outdoor search activities under low light conditions," said Streamlight President Ray Sharrah. "At the same time, it is extremely lightweight and tough, making it an excellent choice for hunters and other outdoor enthusiasts."

The PolyTac LED HP uses a C4 LED bulb which is impervious to shock with a 50,000 hour lifetime to provide 3 hours of continuous runtime to the 10% output level. The light's deep-dish parabolic reflector produces a long-range targeting beam over a distance of more than 800 feet, with optimum peripheral illumination to aid in navigation. It has an unbreakable polycarbonate lens with a scratch-resistant coating.

Weighing only 4.4 ounces and measuring 5.65 inches, the light features a casing made of high-impact, super tough nylon polymer for exceptional durability and a sure grip. It has a tailcap push-button switch for easy, one-handed operation in either momentary or constant on mode. It uses two 3-volt lithium batteries, which have a shelf life of 10 years.

Featuring an IPX7 rated design, the PolyTac LED HP is waterproof to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The light has been tested to the ANSI/NEMA F-1 Flashlight Standard. Available in black or yellow, the PolyTac LED HP retails for $75.00 and comes with Streamlight's Limited Lifetime warranty.

Based in Eagleville, PA, Streamlight, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of high-performance lighting equipment for professional fire fighting, law enforcement, military, industrial, automotive, and outdoor applications. Streamlight is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company. For additional information please call 800-523-7488 or visit streamlight.com.

Nite Ize Introduces "ZipLit" L.E.D.

2010-02-05T11:41:47Z

BOULDER, Co. - Nite Ize, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative products & accessories, announced today the introduction of several new products, including a new L.E.D. light designed to attach to zipper pulls, providing nighttime and early morning personal safety and visibility for people of all ages. ]]> "The ZipLit is useful in so many ways," said Rick Case, Nite Ize founder and president. "It's threaded with a durable cord you can loop, cinch, and attach to the end of almost any zipper - jackets, backpacks, purses, sleeping bags and camping gear. It's great for kids walking to school in the morning, people out walking their dogs, runners - anyone out in the dark who wants to see and be seen."

With their famously long lifetime, L.E.D. bulbs virtually never need to be replaced. The ZipLit L.E.D. is encased in durable, water-resistant plastic housing and is powered by a fully replaceable 3v Lithium battery (included, along with a second replacement battery.) The product is available in white and red L.E.D. options as two pack sets by color.

Nite Ize Introduces New L.E.D. Upgrade Kits

2010-02-03T16:34:40Z

Press Release

Two new options that enhance the performance of a AA Mini Maglite® now available

BOULDER, Co. - Nite Ize, Inc., a leading manufacturer of innovative accessories, announced today the introduction of several new products, including two new L.E.D. Upgrade Kits designed to enhance the performance of a AA Mini Maglite®: the AA L.E.D. Upgrade II, and the AA L.E.D. Combo Upgrade II. ]]> These new L.E.D. Upgrade Kits produce a lumen output of 30 lumens and extend the battery life 5 times that of the standard AA Mini Maglite®, of over 25 hours.

"Our L.E.D. Upgrade kits were designed to make a great little flashlight just a little bit better," said Rick Case, Nite Ize founder and president. "The AA L.E.D. Upgrade II simply replaces the incandescent bulb of a AA Mini Maglite® with a bright white L.E.D. that virtually never needs replacing. The AA L.E.D. Combo Upgrade ll includes the same L.E.D. bulb, plus a push-button tail-cap switch which replaces the "two-handed twist" and allows the user to turn the flashlight on and off with one hand. Like everything else we do, it's all about increased functionality and efficiency."

Aside from their long life (they virtually never need to be replaced), L.E.D. bulbs run more efficiently than the traditional incandescent bulb, and increase a battery life by a factor of five. Both Nite Ize L.E.D. Upgrade ll kits create light that is also fully focusable; the flashlight's beam can be adjusted from wide flood to narrow focus, The tail cap on/off switch included in the AA L.E.D. Combo Upgrade ll is a push-button switch that is both simple to operate and easy to install.

TESS announces 9W & 9.5W LED bulb with 700/800 lumens output

2010-02-03T16:20:08Z

Press Release

Topco Energy Saving System Corporation (TESS) announced the latest innovation in Feb. The new 9W / 9.5 W LED bulbs are designed with CREE LED chips inside. With the leading technology, the 9W cool white bulb reaches 700 lumens and it can replace 70W incandescent bulb.]]> The 9.5W cool white bulb reaches 800 lumens and it can replace 80W incandescent bulb. The luminance of the LED bulb can be fully output owing to its specific structure. When the bulb is installed in the lighting feature, the actual lumens output of TESS 9.5W LED bulb is better than 100W incandescent bulb and 21W CFL bulb. To compare with incandescent bulb, if you use TESS LED bulb 8 hours a day, the electricity charge you save can balance the cost of the LED bulb within one year. In the countries with high electricity charge, such as in Germany, UK or Japan, the paid-back time can be within 4 to 6 months. Based on 8-hour use a day, the money you save can be more than 60 USD after one year! To compare with the CFL bulb, TESS LED bulb has 3 to 4 times longer lifetime and there is no Mercury. If you use 12 hours a day, considering the money-saving by using LED bulb and the cost for replacing CFL bulbs owing to shorter lifetime, your cost can be balanced within two years. TESS 9.5W LED bulb is set-up with 33.0 USD during promotion period.

The warm white bulbs of 9W / 9.5W will be announced soon. TESS would like to seek suitable channel partners to bring the excellent product into the lighting market.

Within TESS product range, now you can find the LED bulbs replacing the incandescent bulbs from 40W to 80W. The strong luminance performance and complete product line makes TESS the leading company of the LED lighting now.

If you would like to see the strong performance and do something for the environment, please contact us or visit TESS website for further detail. Look forward to hearing from you! Website: www.tesscop.com