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Searchlight System

Operation Manual

Table of Contents

Overview ..........................................................................................................................................2

Characteristics

Applications

Theory of Operation

Warnings ..........................................................................................................................................3

Searchlight Operation .......................................................................................................................4

General Operation

Programming

Remote Control Operation

Searchlight Maintenance...................................................................................................................9

Focusing the Lamp

Lamp Replacement

Lithium-Ion Battery Systems ..........................................................................................................10

Powering the Searchlight

Recharging the Li-Ion Battery

NiCad Battery Systems ...................................................................................................................11

Powering the Searchlight

Recharging with 5200 Series Chargers

Recharging with 5600 Series Chargers

Recharging with 3100 Series Chargers

Optical Filters .................................................................................................................14

Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................17

Warranty and Returns to Factory.....................................................................................................19

Equipment and Accessories.............................................................................................20

Appendix – NEW PRODUCTS ......................................................................................................21

Maxa Beam Crew-Served Weapons Light (CSWL)

Computer-Controlled (RS-232) Searchlight Systems

© 2009 Peak Beam Systems, Inc.

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Summary of Contents for Maxa Beam 400 series

Page 1: ...n Battery Systems 10 Powering the Searchlight Recharging the Li Ion Battery NiCad Battery Systems 11 Powering the Searchlight Recharging with 5200 Series Chargers Recharging with 5600 Series Chargers Recharging with 3100 Series Chargers Optical Filters 14 Troubleshooting 17 Warranty and Returns to Factory 19 Equipment and Accessories 20 Appendix NEW PRODUCTS 21 Maxa Beam Crew Served Weapons Light ...

Page 2: ...er Rechargeable battery belts Up to 130 minutes of operation on one Li Ion battery Built in battery charger recharges Li Ion batteries in just 3 hours Charger operates directly from 11 29VDC or 100 240VAC Direct power from 12VDC 24 48VDC with converter or 100 240VAC Customizable strobe function Flexible mounting options Remote models MBS 430 450 allowing remote control of Beam Intensity Beam Size ...

Page 3: ...s The switch mode power supply is factory set and requires no adjustment even after a lamp change has occurred as the control circuitry is self calibrating Internal power regulation keeps both the intensity and color of the beam constant as the voltage from the battery drops Warnings Do not operate this light in an explosive environment Do not look directly into the light at close distances Do not...

Page 4: ...ale connector on searchlight These are keyed never force cable connections To lock rotate only the locking ring clockwise To release searchlight from battery pack 1 Lift lock release lever under searchlight handle located at the rear of handle 2 Slide searchlight forward away from connector end of battery To turn searchlight on 1 Momentarily press the red power on off switch located on the handle ...

Page 5: ...nstallation or removal To attach a filter first line up the 3 tabs on the filter with the slots on the searchlight s front lens ring 2 Place filter over front of searchlight 3 Turn filter counter clockwise until it is fully seated Filter will lock in place Programming The Maxa Beam Searchlight provides you with a great deal of operational flexibility by allowing you to modify the operational chara...

Page 6: ...tery Saver Mode to Momentary and Continuous Strobe Modes Factory default activates battery saver mode when the conditioning switch is rocked to the left To change function to momentary strobe mode follow the below sequence To change to continuous strobe mode repeat the above Repeating the sequence a third time will return you to battery saver mode Note You may activate either the strobe modes or t...

Page 7: ...o a point at or within the physical limits of the lamp s travel It is also possible to focus the lamp beyond spot to the point at which the beam begins to widen past the reflector s focal point Rock the beam conditioning switch backward to move of this unfocused position and return back to desired spot position F Setting the Widest Flood of the Searchlight Note If you notice a delay before the lam...

Page 8: ...ation must be momentary normally open During operation the microprocessor is constantly scanning the status of all input lines from the remote control input connector When the closure of one of the remote switches is detected the microprocessor executes the appropriate command Input lines 3 4 5 6 and 7 are active high These lines have internal pull down resistors Line 1 pin 1 is an output line tha...

Page 9: ...on the right front side of the main light housing and the other is located just left of the front of the handle 2 Shine the light beam onto a flat surface about 50 feet away 3 Insert the allen driver into one of the focus access holes A slight rotation and or side to side movement may be required until the allen driver is properly seated into the adjustment screw 4 After the allen driver has been ...

Page 10: ...y temperature returns to normal the breaker will automatically reset Powering the Searchlight 1 Locate battery searchlight and power cord Your power cord may be a 5 coiled cord or an 8 straight cord depending on package configuration 2 Attach searchlight to battery by lining up round feet of searchlight over round holes on the top of the battery Lower the searchlight into the holes and then slide ...

Page 11: ...environmental heat When the internal battery temperature returns to normal the breaker will automatically reset Powering the Searchlight 1 Locate Battery Searchlight and power cord 2 Attach searchlight to battery by lining up round feet of searchlight over round holes on the top of the battery Lower the searchlight into the holes and then slide the searchlight towards the connector end of the batt...

Page 12: ...cessed button on the charger The indicator lights will flash green until the battery is discharged and will then turn solid amber while the battery is quick charged Indicator lights will turn solid green when battery is fully charged The charger will become very warm during this cycle which may take up to 24 hours 7 If the red indicator light is on when a battery is connected to or on top of the c...

Page 13: ... the pigtail output connector to the battery and press the green recessed button on the charger The indicator lights will flash green until the battery is discharged and will then turn solid amber while the battery is quick charged Indicator lights will turn solid green when battery is fully charged The charger will become very warm during this cycle which may take up to 24 hours 7 If the red indi...

Page 14: ... Covert Infrared Filter 715nm This filter has a sharp cut on at 715nm and passes the greatest amount of infrared energy of all of the Maxa Beam filters When this filter is attached a red glow is visible to the naked eye It is useful for nature studies extreme long range surveillance and search applications where total covertness is not required It is compatible with Gen 2 3 night vision equipment ...

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Page 16: ...ul for longer range use of the light in flood mode MBA 3020 Peripheral Vision Filter This filter provides a hot center beam with a wide band of light extending to either side It is useful for wide area search applications as it cuts down on the amount of light that is reflected back at the operator due to atmospheric conditions This filter can also be used with any of our covert IR filters for sur...

Page 17: ...Reduce Supply Voltage 5200 5600 Series Chargers Indicator does not light No power OR Reversed polarity Check power source OR Check fuse in vehicle power adapter Indicator flashes red with no battery connected Incorrect Voltage Check power source OR Check fuse in vehicle power adapter Indicator flashes red when a battery is connected Battery is shorted OR Battery has bad cells Try another Battery I...

Page 18: ... is a problem for your application Searchlight jack is out putting 20 volts Normal Output will instantly drop to 13V when light is turned on Searchlight continuously strobes and the indictor light does not go out when attempting to turn on searchlight Defective MBP 5600 Call Factory for an RMA Do not attempt to use with a searchlight until MBP 5600 is repaired 1200 Series NiCad Batteries Battery h...

Page 19: ...for it any other warranty or liability concerning its products The remedies of the buyer set forth hereon are exclusive and the liability of Peak Beam Systems Inc whether arising out of contract negligence strict tort any warranty or otherwise shall not except as expressly provided exceed the price of the goods upon which such liability is based In no event shall Peak Beam Systems Inc be liable fo...

Page 20: ...h Vertical Mounting Clips MBP 1307 Lithium Ion Battery with Built In Charger AC DC Adapters sold separately Chargers Power Adapters MBP 5200 M Multi Voltage Smart Charger with AC DC Adapters NiCad Batteries Only MBP 5600 M Multi Voltage Smart Charger and Power Supply with AC DC Adapters NiCad Batteries Only MBP 5003 3 Amp AC Power Adapter 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz For use with Li Ion Batteries Included...

Page 21: ...tely please see instructions provided with rail system to ensure proper installation 2 Connect Maxa Beam CSWL to desired power source The MBPKG WM System offers three powering options Rechargeable NiCad Batteries Dual BA 5590 Military Batteries and Direct 24VDC Vehicle Power a To power searchlight from a Rechargeable NiCad Battery located the MBA 8110 W 10 Coil Cord and an MBP 1207 V Battery Conne...

Page 22: ...ble with a built in RS 232 interface With this capability a searchlight can be mounted in a fixed position and remotely controlled via computer either as a stand alone illuminator or as part of an integrated computer controlled surveillance system on a pan and tilt device A full Interface Control Document ICD with ASCII Commands and Connector Pin Outs will be shipped with your equipment and is ava...

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