Tauchen Award 2013 for the mini compact LCD
as the best dive light

The mini compact LCD and maxi compact LCD Underwater lamps unite the technological know-how of the nano compact (re-charging without opening the housing) and the mega compact (LCD display with +/- operating buttons). This extensive range and scope of technological innovations and features is packed into the handy sizes of our tried and tested mini compact and maxi compact underwater lamps.

The following list explains some of the technical features and benefits of the lamps:

• The LCD display with background lighting informs the user of the status of the cell pack charge (%), the power level set and the resulting remaining burn time in minutes for assisting safe dive planning.
• The electronics are operated by buttons that react with light barriers. This results in no adverse effects on a compass during navigation (a danger of magentic switches) and does not require a maintenance intensive mechanical switch.
• A wide range of data can be recalled from the memory onto the display including; serial number of the lamp, date of manufacture, history of use including max.temperature, max. charge current, no of charges, operating hours and much more.

Cell-Pack [+]

• Lithium manganese rechargeable cells allows safe recharging of the cells in a closed housing (ideal for use in extreme environments such as live aboards).
• The plug-in cell pack can be removed and/or replaced by the user in seconds without the use of tools.
• External charging of the cell pack allows the use of a wide range of rechargeable cells.
• Stowage for two spare O rings.

Microcontoler

• Increased power output using controlled over voltage. The lamp´s original Osram HLX high power bulb produces more than 25% more light (this is equivalent to more than twice the light output of a standard "DIY" halogen bulb).
  
• The electronics carefully control the current during the critcal phase when the lamp is switched on thus extending the life of the bulb considerably.
  
• The lamp´s switch can be individually programmed to suit the user´s requirements (simple one step on/off, dimmer with 5% steps, dimmer with 25% steps (25%-125%) and morse signal function.
  
• An SOS signal can be activated (3 x short, 3 x long, 3 x short flashes) for attracting attention in an emergency.
  
• When the lamp nears the end of it´s capacity, the user is warned of the immenent end of the burn time by the lamp flashing.
  
• Emergency light mode can be activated before the lamp cuts in the fully discharged protection function.

• The bulb and/or the reflector can be replaced within seconds by the user without the use of tools. The Spot reflector creates a strong central beam with soft transitions to the outer boundaries of the beam for a pleasant general light use. An optional flood reflector is available for use with halogen bulbs for video film lighting.
  
  
  

Stowage for halogen bulb

• Stowage for two spare halogen bulbs (mini compact LCD only).

Contact for LED Modul

• The electronics automatically identify the LED module that is plugged in and provide the optimum control for the module used. The brightest high performance LEDs available on the market are used in the lamps

High-Power LED Module 7x3.5W

• A repeal of the PWM (pulse width modulation) in the maximum brightness setting prevents a "flickering light". This flickering is not visible to the human eye, but resulted in disruptive fluctuations in brightness for photo and video recording.
• Use the brightest currently available high-performance LED exceed with 25W power consumption our 50W powered HLX halogen bulb and are also brighter than a DIY halogen bulb with 100W.
• The LED module is available as a spot or flood. Available also as LED-R-module with red light compensation (see technology iluminant).

mini compact LCD with LED- / Halogen-Iluminant

Hochleistungs-LED-Modul mit blauem Licht

Für die Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät der Universität Tübingen, Fachbereich Biologie,
haben wir zu Forschungszwecken LED-Module mit unterschiedlicher Farbwiedergabe gefertigt.
Module mit blauen Hochleistungs-LED mit 450nm Wellenlänge haben hier die bisher besten Ergebnisse zur Anregung der Fluoreszenz erzielt.



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Spezialanwendung Fluoreszenz
(Beispiele mit unserem LED-blau Modul)

Erleben Sie die Unterwasserlandschaft in einer neuen Dimension
LED-Module mit blauem Licht zur optimalen Anregung der Fluoreszenz
(als Spot oder Flood erhältlich).

Die besten Informationen über Fluoreszens, insbesondere unter künstlerisch-fotografischen Gesichtspunkten, die wir im Internet gefunden haben, erhalten Sie unter folgendem Link:

www.n8schichten.de


©by Erwin Kerkenberg
Oben links: Aufnahme mit Tageslicht
Unten rechts:Aufnahme mit angeregter Fluoreszenz

Video-Lighting

mini compact LCD with optional Housing-Video and
LED-IIluminant Flood and M8 thread in the handle

• The mini compact LCD Housing-Video is specifically designed for film and digital photography flood lighting applications.
  By utilising large volume housings (99mm diameter as opposed to 69mm), we have achieved perfect neutral buoyancy. The result is easy handling and movement of the entire camera set-up which traditionally has little to offer in neutral buoyancy features.
  The lamps are ideal for use with digital camera equipment without any problems.
  
  As an option we offer M8 thread in the handle. This creates a flexible mounting point, i.e. using our reliable and secure lever connection.
  
  Our neutrally buoyant extension arm "off-shore" provides even more creative lighting control and possibilities.

Basisschiene and Basis Flash arm off-shore (224,-€)
For using compact-camera-housings

Cell-Tank and Lamp-Head
for Video-Lighting and Technical-Diving

Adaptercable LCD (Adapter69 and Basis69)

• The maxi compact LCD lamp can be converted into a self contained cell tank for use with one or two lamp heads connected via cables.

Basis69 with illuminant-module (from left to the right)
LED maxi compact LCD (Spot and Flood)
Spot maxi compact LCD
Flood maxi compact LCD

Adapter69 with wet-connector

Adapter69/2 with 2x Basis69 and 2x Halogen-Illuminant-Modul maxi compact LCD Flood (optional with wet-connector and handle Cell-Tank LCD).

Basis69 and LED-Module maxi compact LCD with wet-connector

Basis69 with M8 and wet-connector

LED-illuminant 6000 K

LED-illuminant 6000K

High efficiency. Very cold, blue light with very good penetration properties but a very poor imaging of red colours.

For example; the reproduction of red colours with a gas discharge iluminant from Welch-Allyn (10/18/21/24W), is equivalent to the picture shown on the left with LED illuminant.

Corals, sponges or fish take on a reddish-brown tint similar to that of a house brick.

LED-R -illuminant with Red-Light-Compensation

LED-R-illuminant with
Red-Light-Compansation -NEW-

Good efficiency. Very cold, blue light with very good penetration properties and a good red colour reproduction.

Coral, sponges or fish radiate a rich red colour.

The best choice for divers who do not exclusively divie in fresh water and/or caves. The LED-R is available as a spot or a flood module for the mini & maxi compact LCD and for the Tech Lamps.

HLX Halogen illuminant 3600 K

Halogen illuminant 3600K

Acceptable efficiency. Warm, red light with reduced penetration properties but excellent red colour reproduction.

Coral, sponges or fish radiate a very rich red colour.

For divers who wish to use their lamp for optimum colour reproduction in tropical waters

5 years warranty on all mechanical components and 2 years warranty on all electronic components including the cells.
The printed curcuits boards, conductors in the electronic controls and all the mechanical components made of glass, titanium, aluminium and plastic have been precision manufactured in Germany using computer controlled CNC machining. The glass fibre reinforced plastic components are precision manufactured using 12 different moulds.

The most modern technology and high quality wokmanship of all the components combined in a quality controlled assembly and testing procedure make the mini compact LCD and maxi compact LCD the most precious and prestigous High-Tech diving lamps available in the world today.