Applied Innovative Technologies - NightStar (gen 1)

 
 
 
         

Light Type: LED
Light Class: Specialty

This review is surperceeded by the new version of the Nightstar which contains an upgraded LED which is significantly brighter than the one in this review unit as well as significant design changes. Please see the new review for more information.

Light picture
Charging coil and magnet


Capacitor and switch
Bezel picture - 1-7/8" at widest point - single LED
Beam on Circuit Breakers at 1' in pitch darkness
About the size of a 3-D aluminum flashlight
Magnets are VERY strong
Beam comparison photos - Arc AAA LE vs. NightStar - Start and 1 min. intervals.
Arc 5" from target, NightStar 18" from target to get similar beam size.

 
Review Date ............................. November 2001
Case Material ........................... Heavy, impact resistant plastic
Case Features .......................... 14 oz., 11" x 1-7/8", Lanyard hole in base, Rollstop notches in base
Case Access Type .................... None needed
Switch Type ............................. Slide on-off magnetic reed - waterproof
Reflector Type ......................... None needed
Lens Type ................................

Acrylic convex lens

Bulb Type ................................. Single white LED
Beam Type ............................... Spot with spillbeam
Beam Characteristics ............... Blotchy with heavy rings of different hues (but very usable)
Lux Output (click for important details) 35 at start / 8 after 1 minute
Battery / Power Type................ No batteries, magnet-coil-capacitor = self powered
Battery Life (advertised) ........... Lifetime
Environmental Protection ......... Watertight to 180', impervious to salt, alcohol, ammonia, acid resistant
Special Items of Note ............... Shock resistant, Switch glows in the dark for 8-10 hours
Warranty .................................. Lifetime warranty
Retail Cost ................................ $69.00 USD
 

 

 
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