DARKBEAM 501BX

DARKBEAM 501BX IR 850nm Infrared Flashlight User Manual

Model: 501BX

Isingeniso

Thank you for choosing the DARKBEAM 501BX IR 850nm Infrared Flashlight. This device is specifically designed as an infrared illuminator to enhance night vision equipment, such as night vision scopes or cameras. It emits 850nm infrared light, which is largely invisible to the naked human eye. This manual provides essential information for the safe and effective use of your infrared flashlight.

Inothi elibalulekile: This is not a standard visible light flashlight. You will only see a faint red glow from the LED when it is on. A night vision device is required to utilize its illumination capabilities.

DARKBEAM 501BX IR 850nm Infrared Flashlight with a deer in the background, illustrating its use for night observation.

Image: The DARKBEAM 501BX IR 850nm Infrared Flashlight, designed for night vision applications.

Umkhiqizo Uphelileview

Izici Eziyinhloko

  • 850nm Infrared LED: Provides powerful, invisible infrared light for night vision devices.
  • Ilensi yokugxila elungisekayo: Allows adjustment of the beam width from a focused spot to a wider floodlight, extending illumination range up to 500 meters.
  • Ibhethri Elishajwa kabusha: Powered by an included Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, offering approximately 3 hours of continuous use.
  • Ukwakhiwa Okuqinile: Made from waterproof and drop-resistant aluminum alloy, suitable for various weather conditions.
  • Emergency Head: Designed to protect the lens and can be used for emergency car escape or outdoor survival.

Okuqukethwe Kwephakheji

Lapho ukhipha, sicela uqinisekise ukuthi zonke izinto ezilandelayo zikhona:

  • 1 x DARKBEAM 501BX IR 850nm Infrared Flashlight
  • 1 x High-Capacity Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery
  • Ishaja yebhethri ye-USB engu-1 x
  • 1 x Flashlight Cloth Holster
  • 1 x Portable Lanyard
Included components: DARKBEAM IR flashlight, rechargeable battery, USB charger, cloth holster, and lanyard.

Image: All items included in the DARKBEAM 501BX package.

Setha

1. Ukufakwa kwebhethri

  1. Khumula ikepisi lomsila wethoshi.
  2. Insert the provided rechargeable Lithium-ion battery with the positive (+) terminal facing towards the flashlight head.
  3. Khipha ikepisi lomsila emuva ngokuphepha.

2. Ukushaja Kwasekuqaleni

Ngaphambi kokuyisebenzisa okokuqala, shaja ibhethri ngokugcwele.

  1. Connect the USB charger to a 5V/1A USB power source (e.g., power bank, laptop, USB wall adapter).
  2. Insert the rechargeable battery into the USB charger.
  3. The charger's indicator light will show charging status (typically red for charging, green for fully charged).
  4. Ukushaja ngokuvamile kuthatha cishe amahora amathathu.

Imiyalelo yokusebenza

1. Vula/Vala

  • To turn the flashlight on, press the button on the tail cap.
  • Ukuze ucime ithoshi, cindezela inkinobho futhi.
Comparison of flashlight LED when off and on, showing a faint red glow when active.

Image: The LED emits a faint red glow when the IR flashlight is active, visible to the naked eye.

2. Adjusting Focus (Zoom)

The flashlight features a telescopic focusing head to adjust the beam.

  • To Zoom In (Narrow Beam): Extend the flashlight head forward. This concentrates the IR light for a longer, more focused beam, ideal for distant targets (up to 500 meters).
  • To Zoom Out (Wide Beam): Retract the flashlight head backward. This spreads the IR light for a wider area of illumination, suitable for closer observation.
Diagram showing the flashlight in zoom out and zoom in positions, illustrating beam adjustment.

Image: The flashlight's telescopic head allows adjustment between a wide beam (zoom out) and a narrow, focused beam (zoom in).

3. Usage with Night Vision Devices

The DARKBEAM 501BX is an infrared illuminator, meaning it provides supplemental IR light for night vision devices. It does not produce visible light for general illumination.

  • Ensure your night vision scope or camera is active.
  • Turn on the IR flashlight.
  • Adjust the focus of the flashlight to match your observation distance and field of view.
  • This setup is ideal for activities such as hunting, wildlife observation, outdoor search, and photography in low-light or no-light conditions.
Image showing the IR flashlight being used with a night vision device, and a red cross indicating it's not for general lighting.

Image: The infrared flashlight is designed for use with night vision devices, not as a standalone visible light source.

Comparison images showing the effectiveness of the DARKBEAM IR flashlight at 50m, 200m, and 500m when used with a night vision device, compared to an ordinary IR illuminator.

Image: Range comparison of the DARKBEAM 501BX IR flashlight at various distances with a night vision device.

Isondlo

Ukunakekela Ibhethri

  • To preserve battery life, charge the battery every two months if the flashlight is not in regular use.
  • Gwema ukushajwa ngokugcwele ibhethri njalo, njengoba lokhu kungehlisa impilo yayo yonke.

Ukuhlanza Nokugcina

  • Sula umzimba wethoshi ngesithambile, damp indwangu. Ungasebenzisi izinto zokuhlanza ezihlabayo.
  • Keep the lens clean for optimal performance. Use a lens cleaning cloth if necessary.
  • Gcina ithoshi endaweni epholile, eyomile ekude nelanga eliqondile namazinga okushisa aphezulu.

Ukumelana Namanzi

The flashlight is designed to be water-resistant (IP65X standard met), making it suitable for use in wet environments. However, it is not intended for submersion. Ensure the tail cap is securely tightened to maintain water resistance.

DARKBEAM IR flashlight with water droplets on its surface, demonstrating water resistance.

Image: The flashlight is water-resistant, suitable for use in damp izimo.

Ukuxazulula inkinga

Inkinga Imbangela Engenzeka Isixazululo
I-flashlight ayivuli.
  • Ibhethri liphelile.
  • Ibhethri ifakwe ngokungalungile.
  • Isivalo somsila esikhululekile.
  • Ibhethri noma ishaja engasebenzi kahle.
  • Shaja ibhethri ngokugcwele.
  • Ensure the battery is inserted with the correct polarity (+ towards head).
  • Qinisa isivalo somsila ngokuphepha.
  • Test with a different battery or charger if available.
Weak or inconsistent IR light.
  • Ukushaja kwebhethri okuphansi.
  • Ilensi engcolile.
  • Shaja kabusha ibhethri.
  • Hlanza ilensi ngendwangu ethambile.
Cannot see IR light with naked eye. Lokhu ukuziphatha okujwayelekile. The 850nm infrared light is largely invisible to the human eye. It requires a night vision device to be seen. You should only observe a faint red glow from the LED itself.

Imininingwane

Isici Imininingwane
Inombolo Yemodeli 501 BX
I-IR Wavelength 850nm
Okukhipha Amandla 10 Watts
Okubalulekile Ingxube ye-aluminium
Ubukhulu (L x W x H) 12.2 x 3 x 2.4 cm (4.80 x 1.18 x 0.94 amayintshi)
Isisindo 110 amagremu
Umthombo wamandla 1 x Lithium-ion Rechargeable Battery (included)
Isikhathi sokugijima Cishe. Amahora angu-3
Ibanga le-Beam Up to 500 meters (with night vision device)
Ukumelana Namanzi IP65X (Water-resistant)
Izici ezikhethekile Adjustable focus, emergency head, compatible with night vision devices

Iwaranti kanye Nokusekela

DARKBEAM provides a 180-day refund/replacement policy and a one-year warranty for this product.

For any questions, issues, or support needs, please contact DARKBEAM directly. Our customer service team is ready to assist you.

You can typically find contact information on the official DARKBEAM webindawo noma ngenkundla yakho yokuthenga.

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