Description
Yellow Hazard Beacon Flare with both yellow and white LEDs and a unique twin lens design that maximises the 360 degree light output rivalling the performance of much more expensive and difficult to obtain electronic LED flares (often abbreviated to e flares) at a price that makes this an attractive cost proposition for large scale operators.
The multiuse led flare has a single push button operation which operates its 3 modes:-
Mode 1 – Rapid Yellow Pulse
Mode 2 – Solid/Constant Yellow light
Mode 3 – Torch – White light
The lens design maximises the light output of the 8 yellow LEDs that provide the main 360 degree light function whilst a powerful lens magnifies the output of the single white LED that provides a useful wide area torch function.
For aviation this top mounted white LED function can also be used to indicate to pilots that they are directly above a designated landing zone which has proven useful for drone operations as drones have become commonly deployed.
Visible at over 1km distance subject to ambient lighting conditions, this warning beacon matches the visual performance of any of the lights we have so far tested and compares favourably to the branded Eflare (TM) series of eflare warning lights.
It uses 2 x C cell batteries and so is a compact and lightweight unit with a total weight including batteries of approximately 229 grams per unit.
Impact and water resistant the multiuse hazard flare is a robust unit and cleans very easily using dirt resistant materials. It has a large contrasting colour power button which has a raised profile, this make it easy to use during the hours of darkness especially where operators are wearing gloves.
Unlike the twist action of some similar products where there is a tendency for the light to slip when wet, or the lens cap to jam with dirt ingress making operation less smooth a simple power button offers superior performance every time regardless of weather and dirty working conditions.
Having a sealed push button operation, the LED flare opts for simplicity having no moving components which reduces maintenance concerns. There is no rotating lens cap with O-ring seal just a simple power button, so dirt and water ingress will not impact performance or jam the mechanism, simple is best in our view. Going back to a more basic form of operation might not be as ‘technically exquisite’ but it helps reduce cost and prolong life expectancy with no maintenance overhead.
A rubber base mounting accessory is available which has projections and anchor points so that the light can be stood upright on any surface and firmly secured where ground conditions permit. A traffic cone rubber mounting accessory is also available which allows it to be located on top of traffic cones.
With branded C cell batteries expect to obtain 30 hours continuous use from a pair of batteries if on flash setting, the LED’s are high efficiency and we have opted for a sensible mix of power output/visibility with practical use considerations.
The LED Hazard beacon is sealed offering superior performance in adverse weather conditions and is made of a resilient polycarbonate lens and tough ABS handle which makes it resistant to shock and damage.
Applications
- Police
- Military
- Fire Service
- Ambulance
- Construction
- Aviation
Summary
- Modes Yellow flash, Yellow constant, White nose cone LED
- Torch function
- Large single button – ideal for gloved operation with raised contrasting colour power button
- Effective at distance 300m +
- Standalone and handheld design
- Efficient power consumption over 30 hrs use subject to setting
- Power 2 x C cell batteries (not incl.)
- Light weight & compact, easy to operate, deploy, carry
