uvBeast V3 365nm, Instructions & User'S Manual

Page 1: ...uvBeast com UV Flashlight Model V3 365nm MINI Instructions User Guide ...

Page 2: ... uvBeast 11923 NE Sumner St STE 635709 Portland Oregon 97250 USA Tel 503 568 1586 Email support uvbeast com W A R N I N G DO NOT shine UV in the eyes nor use irresponsibly Adult use and supervision only ...

Page 3: ... Specifications 8 Care and Maintenance 9 Battery Safety 9 Troubleshooting 10 LEDs are not coming on 10 UV emission appears to be not all that strong i e weak UV 11 Light getting dim 11 I have OTHER issues 11 Using UV Light 12 Getting Best Results 12 What Can the uvBeast Be Used for 12 Technical Section 15 How it all works 15 What difference does the higher power from uvBeast make 15 Spectral Quali...

Page 4: ...U S E R G U I D E 1 UV Light WARNING Do NOT shine UV light directly into eyes Do not use UV light irresponsibly Adult supervision only ...

Page 5: ...may be affixed to the inside of the tail cap Charging procedure With the battery inserted into the flashlight Connect the supplied USB C cable to the flashlight port and to a power source at another end Then press the flashlight ON button to begin charging which completes when the indicator light changes color Ensure battery is fitted with ve end facing the LED head i e the button end facing the L...

Page 6: ...rechargeable will save you massive costs over non rechargeable We know We ve read and listened to all your gripes about the small form factor 365nm UV models available currently on the market Important Notice setting your expectations As soon as you turn the uvBeast on you may say Hey this is not very bright but UV can never be described as bright Please remember this device emits majority Dark Li...

Page 7: ...ay think the unit is defective For future reference the positive end of the cell is inserted first into the barrel i e the positive end must face the LED head while the negative end faces the tail cap Batteries and Accessories Included PLEASE NOTE For your future reference only button top 18650 Li ion should be used not flat top This is due to variation in other 18650 types which may or may not wo...

Page 8: ...cation that there s serious power on tap But the number one advantage is that being rechargeable they ll save you a large cost outlay on non rechargeable cells bringing down the total cost of ownership of a flashlight to very low levels Especially when you consider they ll last for years to come after which you simply buy a new set to start the lifetime cycle again How to charge Note that there ar...

Page 9: ...6 far more convenient with regards to charging times and USB C is a more robust mechanism than its micro USB predecessor USB C cables from other devices are suitable for use with the uvBeast 365nm MINI ...

Page 10: ... USB C and optional use of mains adapter Your uvBeast V3 Power Pack Edition includes the accessories you need so it s ready to use straight out of the box Note Some models may vary with the following accessories It includes 1 USB C cable 2 USB mains adapter to connect to a mains power supply use of this is optional 3 A 18650 button top lithium ion rechargeable cell 3 7 volts 2600mAh capacity with ...

Page 11: ...cm2 UV Beam Distance dark conditions 20 30ft UV Beam Distance ambient room light conditions 6 8ft UV Beam Width 6 8in Battery Type Supplied 1x Rechargeable 18650 Lithium ion 3 7v 2600mAh Protected PCB Battery Life Working time 4 hours IP Rating IP65 will prevent water ingress from jet sprays but is NOT submersible ...

Page 12: ...n subsequent charges the charging time will resume to normal Battery Safety NOTE Battery damage due to misusage will not be covered under warranty likewise damage tothe V3 365nmMINIcausedby 18650 batteries other than the supplied batteries will also not be covered by warranty except for the recommended batteries which are 18650 lithium ion button top ICR INR or IMR which are at least 43g in weight...

Page 13: ...isc covering the end of the cell between the cell and the inside tail cap sometimes it can get affixed to the inside tail cap Please discard this as its only function is to prevent parasitic drain and circuit connection during transit Also please note that the Li ioncell will arrive semi charged but may need further charging So on first start it s always best to fully charge the cell otherwise you...

Page 14: ...likely a battery issue Before contacting us regarding a defective unit please try the following Replace with a new 18650 battery to check for a defective cell Light getting dim If at any point you find the uvBeast getting slightly dim after many hours of continuous operation it s usually because the battery is getting low on voltage and it is time to charge I have OTHER issues Please check out our...

Page 15: ... to go closer depending upon the fluorescence intensity of the substance investigated Scorpions are the exception At night dull conditions boy do they glow electric blue green except from very young ones and also adults if they just molted their skin What Can the uvBeast Be Used for Whether your needs are commercial or domestic uvBeast will not disappoint You ll save time effort and money with tho...

Page 16: ...estigation Narcotic detection NDT PCB conformity checking Property hygiene appraisal UV photography UV paint charging and fluorescence Charging of fishing lures Charging of golf discs Egg inspection Gemstone identification rubies diamonds etc Caterpillar identification including the Tomato Hornworm crop destroyer Resin detection like glue wall paint etc Fossil detection Mineral fluorescence limite...

Page 17: ...ntracted services You ll benefit greatly from this type of oversight making you and your staff more productive do more in less time and save wasted effort and money Cleaning or inspecting Pin point stains and substances accurately and instantly without wasting time effort and missing hard to spot substances Same applies to all other UV applications such as identifying leaks from devices machinery ...

Page 18: ...e lower the better and 2 The intensity of the UV light source Most UV lights of this type are weaker UV LED flashlights meaning less intense useable UV but perhaps bright visible non useful light The purpose of your purchase is to possess high intensity powerful UV light and therefore what you expect is more non visible UV light rather than visible light This is further enhanced with the fitted fi...

Page 19: ...s far superior and it is the type of UV light you really want The problem has always been the balance between cost and power intensity or the lack of it Good 365nm examples we ve come across are 100 whilst the cheaper ones are sadly not useful in the slightest being too weak just our honest opinion from usage We believe we ve come a step closer to solving that problem You ll see from the technical...

Page 20: ...imulated by 395nm UV light The graph below shows the UV flux range You ll see that the uvBeast V3 365nm peaks at 365nm at 100 output with very little spilling over into the visible light spectrum Thanks to the UV LEDs and the high spec on board filter which blocks any trace of non useable visible light which is present with all LED tech btw albeit in miniscule amounts but allows UV 365nm to pass t...

Page 21: ...18 You ll see that the uvBeast V3 365nm peaks at 365nm at 100 output with very little spilling over into the visible light spectrum ...