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Peak Beam Systems Maxa Beam 400 series Operation Manual

Maxa beam 400 series handheld searchlights
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Overview ..........................................................................................................................................2
Warnings ..........................................................................................................................................3
Searchlight Operation .......................................................................................................................4
Searchlight Maintenance ...................................................................................................................9
Lithium-Ion Battery Systems ..........................................................................................................10
NiCad Battery Systems ...................................................................................................................11
Optical Filters .................................................................................................................14
Troubleshooting..............................................................................................................................17
Warranty and Returns to Factory.....................................................................................................19
Equipment and Accessories.............................................................................................20
Appendix - NEW PRODUCTS ......................................................................................................21
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    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.

  • Page 2: Overview

    Overview Characteristics: The Maxa Beam 400 series handheld searchlights are lightweight, compact, high intensity illuminators which use a field replaceable 75 Watt Xenon short arc lamp and a precision electroformed reflector to provide the ultimate source for long range and wide angle portable illumination.

  • Page 3: Theory Of Operation

    Theory of Operation: The Maxa Beam Searchlight produces light by passing an arc of electricity between two electrodes in a quartz tube filled with a pressurized atmosphere of Xenon gas. An extremely precise plasma ball is formed and precisely positioned within an electroformed reflector by an internal microprocessor controlling a servo motor.

  • Page 4: Searchlight Operation

    Searchlight Operation General Operation Setup: Locate light, battery and power cable. Lock Release Lever Lock Release Lever Inspect items for physical damage. Attach searchlight to battery by lining up round feet of searchlight over round holes on the top of the battery (a). Lower the searchlight into the holes and then slide the searchlight towards the connector end of the battery (b).

  • Page 5: Programming

    To set searchlight beam intensity: To increase the intensity of the searchlight to high beam, rock and hold the beam conditioning switch once to the right. When you release the beam conditioning switch the intensity will return to its previous setting. (This function can be programmed, see page 6.) To decrease the intensity of the searchlight to battery saver mode, check that this function has been activated (this position is shared with the strobe function;...

  • Page 6: Programming

    Explanation of Programming Symbols: With searchlight already turned on, press and hold the red power switch down. Rock the beam conditioning switch in the indicated direction, then release. Release power switch, light will go out. New setting is now saved. (A) Changing High Beam from Momentary to Timed Mode: Factory default activates high beam while the conditioning switch is held to the right.
  • Page 7 (D) Setting Beam Intensity on Start Up (after 3 second warm up): To set light to start up in battery saver mode (also sets the left function to battery saver on/off): To set light to start up in normal mode (factory default setting): To set light to start up in strobe mode (also sets the left function to continuous strobe mode): (E) Setting the Smallest Spot of the Searchlight: Note: If you notice a delay before the lamp starts moving when rocking the beam conditioning...

  • Page 8: Remote Control Operation

    (H) To Lock Out Programming Function: This will prevent modifications to be made to a set of functions after it has been preset. To unlock you must use the procedure shown below to restore the factory settings. This will restore all functions to their factory defaults.

  • Page 9: Searchlight Maintenance

    Searchlight Maintenance The only maintenance required on the Maxa Beam Searchlight is to periodically clean the body with a damp cloth and to keep the front lens cover clean. Clean the front lens with window cleaner. Focusing the Lamp If the searchlight is dropped or receives a heavy impact from transportation or shipping, it may be necessary to refocus the lamp to insure proper operation and maximum output.

  • Page 10: Lithium-Ion Battery Systems

    Lithium-Ion Battery Systems The NEW MBP-1307 Lithium-Ion Battery features a longer run time than traditional NiCad batteries and offers the added benefits of a built-in multi-voltage charging system and a five-level LED fuel gauge. The Li-Ion is compatible with all Maxa Beam Searchlights and weighs just 2.1 pounds. Maxa Beam 12V batteries are for use with Maxa Beam searchlights only.

  • Page 11: Nicad Battery Systems

    NiCad Battery Systems The MBP-1207 NiCad Rechargeable Battery Pack has been used in the field for more than a decade. These batteries are rated at 1000 cycles and can be conditioned for optimum performance on the MBP-5200 and MBP-5600 Series chargers. The NiCad battery weighs 5.5 pounds and powers the Maxa Beam searchlight for 90 minutes on normal power.

  • Page 12: Recharging With 5600 Series Chargers

    battery before quick charging it. Whenever battery is fully charged on charger, a maintenance cycle maintains a full charge without damaging the battery. CAUTION: Do not attempt to charge two batteries at the same time with one charger. Make sure there is not another battery resting on top of the charger before plugging the pigtail output connector into a battery.

  • Page 13: Recharging With 3100 Series Chargers

    The MBP-5600 Charger also acts as a power supply and can directly power the light from a 100-240 VAC or an 11-36 VDC source. The MBP-5600 will automatically discontinue the charging of the battery if an attached searchlight is turned on. Once the attached searchlight is turned off, the charger will automatically resume recharging the battery.

  • Page 14: Optical Filters

    To Recharge a NiCad Battery with a Drop-In Trickle Charger: Set input supply voltage switch to the desired voltage. Plug the wall adapter into an outlet and connect its output connector to the drop-in charger. Place the NiCad battery (with or without searchlight attached) into the charger. The battery will be charged through the contacts on the bottom of the battery.
  • Page 16 MBA-2100 Ultraviolet (UV) Filter: This filter blocks out all infrared and most visible light. With this filter attached, the Maxa Beam will have a faint blueish-purple color to it. The UV energy that the filter will pass through is in the 300-400nm range. This range includes UVA (black light) which makes certain pigments fluoresce.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Probable Cause Remedy 400 Series Searchlight Light ignites but goes out Low Battery Charge Battery after a second or two Light ignites but goes out Low Battery Charge Battery when switched to high beam Lamp strikes but does not Bad Lamp Change Lamp ignite...
  • Page 18 Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Allow Battery to slow charge for one cycle (place battery on top & The fast charge cycle ends Battery is out of balance OR do not connect pigtail) and wait before battery is fully charged Over-discharged for flashing amber indicator to turn solid green (takes about 14 hours)

  • Page 19: Warranty And Returns To Factory

    Warranty and Returns to Factory Warranty Peak Beam Systems, Inc. warrants that for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase that its products (except as listed below) shall be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and that Peak Beam Systems, Inc.

  • Page 20: Equipment And Accessories

    20% plus freight out and must be returned freight prepaid. Custom equipment is not returnable. Maxa Beam Equipment and Accessories Peak Beam Systems, Inc. offers a full line of accessories to enhance the performance of the Maxa Beam searchlight. For a complete, up-to-date listing of all new products, accessories and optional equipment, please visit www.peakbeam.com.

  • Page 21: Appendix - New Products

    Appendix – NEW PRODUCTS Maxa Beam Crew-Served Weapons Light (CSWL) The Maxa Beam Crew-Served Weapons Light (CSWL) is a version of the MBS-430 Maxa Beam Searchlight that has been specially ruggedized for shock and vibration compensation. The Maxa Beam CSWL has a built-in 1913 “Picatinny” rail grabber and mil. spec. metal connectors. Operation of the Maxa Beam CSWL is fundamentally similar to operation of any standard handheld or remote-controlled Maxa Beam Searchlight.

  • Page 22: Computer-Controlled (Rs-232) Searchlight Systems

    Direct Powered CSWL Systems: (MBPKG-WM2 System) 1) Attach Maxa Beam CSWL to 1913 rail on weapon. If you are using a custom rail system (sold separately), please see instructions provided with rail system to ensure proper installation. 2) Connect Maxa Beam CSWL to desired power source. The MBPKG-WM2 System offers two powering options: Dual BA-5590 Military Batteries and Direct 24VDC Vehicle Power.

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