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Rechargeable Police Type Flashlights
Space Cannon vH - DELUX - Overall Score> 4.25 Stars- Recommended (Out of 5 Maximum)


Introduction to : Rechargeable Police Type Flashlights

The Rechargeable Police Type Flashlights sub-section of Personal Illumination Options is a collection of illumination products that span the vertical range of products that are typically used by security or police. The products on this page provide task and goal based solutions for a targeted end-user base of customers. As such, they represent a narrow scope of products that share a common feature of rechargeable batteries with the illumination source being either a Luxeon LED or an incandescent bulb.
The evaluation criteria for this special class are similar to the general flashlight evaluation criteria but with the addition of discussion aimed at rating output brightness, throw and run-time between charges- factors that may be of greater interest to professionals that depend on thier flashlights nightly or during duty rounds.
1)Vortex
XR-1
2)Vortex
TR3
3)Space Cannon vH Delux 4)LEDLenser LL7459 5)Vortex
CR-2
6)TigerLight GOLD 7)Streamlight Ultra-Stinger 8)Vortex
DR-2
9)MAG Instruments 6V Rechargeable
 

Table1) Specifications

  Total
Length

Head
Width

Body
Width
Net
Weight
Bulb Type

MDOI
At Spot
Focus

Beam
Type
Beam Color Bulb
Replacement
Line Score
Brand / Model                    
                     
MAG         Custom 10W
Tungsten/Halogen
250' (4.5) Combination 3,400ēK 3
7.5
                   
Vortex
DR-2
        Standard 10W Tungsten /Halogen 190' (3.75) Combination 3,400ēK 3
6.75
                   
Ultra-Stinger         Custom 10W
Tungsten /Halogen
325' (5) Combination 3.400ēK 3
8
                   
TigerLight GOLD         Custom 10W
Tungsten/Halogen
200' (4) Combination 3.400ēK 3
7
                   
Vortex
CR-2
        Standard 6W Tungsten /Halogen 170' (3) Combination 3.400ēK 4
7
                   
LEDLenser LL7459         5W Luxeon LED (UR) 90' (2) Squared Spot 5,800ēK 900Hrs (4.5)
6.5
                   
Space Cannon vH Delux         5W Luxeon LED (R) 160' (3) Combination 5,700ēK 900Hrs (4.5)
7.5
                   
Vortex
TR3
        3W Luxeon LED 180' (3) Combination 5,700ēK 10,000Hrs (5)
8
                   
Vortex
XR-1
        Mini Bi-pin/Xenon 10' (1) Combination 3,200ēK 2
4
MAXIMUM POINTS  
10
 
KEY
DC>DC Boost Circuit
R Regulated
UR Un-regulated
MDOI Maximum Distance for Object Identification
 
1)Vortex
XR-1
2)Vortex
TR3
3)LEDLenser LL7459
4)Vortex
CR-2
5)TigerLight GOLD
6)Streamlight
Ultra-Stinger
7)Vortex
DR-2
8)MAG Instruments
6V Rechargeable
NOTE: Space Cannon vH Delux Battery is not accessible and is therefore not shown

Table 2)Ease of Use & Charging Details

  Switch
Accessibility

Switch
EOU

Focus

Stock
Battery Type

Charging
Status Indicators

Connection

12V
Adapter

Time to
Full Charge
Instructions Trickle or
Top-off
Charge
Line
Score
Brand / Model                      
                       
MAG 5 5 4.75 NiCad 6V(4) Yes (4) Cradle (5) Yes (5) 12Hrs Excellent (5) Trickle (4)
41.25
                     
Vortex
DR-2
5 4 4 NiCad 6V(4) Yes (4) Cradle/Direct
(5)
Yes (5) 12Hrs Fair (3.5) Trickle (4)
38.5
                     
Ultra-Stinger 4 5 5 NiCad 6V(4) Yes (4) Cradle (5) Yes (5) 10Hrs N/A Trickle (4)
37
                     
TigerLight GOLD 4 5 N/A (5) 7.5V NiMH (5) Yes (4) Cradle (5) Yes (5) 10Hrs Very Good (4.5) Trickle & Top-off (5)
42.5
                     
Vortex
CR-2
5 4 4 NiCad 6V (4) Yes (4) Cradle/Direct
(5)
Yes (5) 10Hrs Fair (3.5) Trickle (4)
38.5
                     
LED Lenser LL7459 3 4 N/A (5) NiMH 7.2V (5) Yes (5) Direct (4) No (4) 10Hrs N/A Trickle & Top-off (5)
35
                     
Space Cannon vH Delux 5 3.5 5 Li-Ion7.4V (5) Yes (5) Direct (4) Optional 6Hrs Excellent (5) Top-off (5)
37.5
                     
Vortex
TR3
5 4.75 N/A
5
NiMH 6V (5) Yes (5) External
Charger (5)
Yes (5) 3 Hrs Very Good
(4.5)
Top-off (5)
44.25
                     
Vortex
XR-1
5 5 2 NiCad (4) Yes (4) Direct (4) Yes (5) 1 Hr Very Good
(4.5)
Trickle & Top-off (5)
38.5
MAXIMUM POINTS  
45
 
KEY
EOU = Ease Of Use

Description
The Space Cannon vh - DELUX is an Italian made entry into the elite class of police and security type lights from a company that realizes most of its revenue from the design, fabrication and sales of architectural illumination products that use LED's. The DELUX is an R&D product that is available as a custom order item in mass quantities.In the pre-production model we evaluated, we noticed a striking resemblance in aesthetic design, heft and handling to the venerable MAG lite. The DELUX is highly innovative and in addition to sporting a neutral BIN LuxeonV (5W), also is wired with sophisticated circuitry and software. The DELUX's electronic switch resembles the MAG switch but through a gentle touch toggles between High power, Lower power. Slow flashing and Off. At any stage of activation from Off a full hold of the switch puts the DELUX into a rapid strobbing mode of the same frequency as a contemporaneous product, the Night Ops Gladius (BlackHawk Industries). Another innovation is the use of a rechargeable lithium Ion battery instead of the usual NiCad or NiMH . The Li-Ion battery is not only very small but it requires very little time to 'top-off' the cells (15 minutes). A typical feature of this battery chemistry is that the light will hold its charge for months encouraging long term un-tethered storage. The helical reflector focusing system is similar to other such lights but its not cammed- meaning that it's focusable between spot and wide-angle only once.
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Sales Source:http://www.spacecannon.it
For More Information: http://www.spacecannon.it/Img_Prodotti/Img_Speciali/Delux.htm
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Specifications for:

  • Dimensions:L= , Head Dia= , Body Dia =
  • Net weight: gms / oz
  • Colors: Black Hard Annnodized III
  • Composition: Body=100% Aircraft aluminum T-6
  • Bulb type: Luxeon 5W Emitter
  • Average Bulb Life Expectancy:10,000 Hrs
  • Battery Type: 7.4V Li-Ion
  • Top-Off Charge Time:30 Minutes (6 hrs for full charge)
  • A/C, Input requirements:Input 110V/220V > 5.5V DC
  • DC, Input Requirements:6V-24V
  • Run-time (duration) to 50% of Maximum Brightness
  • Accessories Included: European plug AC charger ( may be adapted to USA)
  • Battery status and charging Indicator: 2 color Red/Green LED (onboard)

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Evaluation Results & Summaries


Ease of Use
Very Good. The user simply locates and depresses the On/Off switch button to turn the light On and Off in a similar manner to the venerable MAG. Focus is adjusted from a tight hotspot to a wide anomalous beam through a helical turning of the bezel. Battery replacement is not user accessible. Charging simply entails the insertion of the charging cable connector into the socket at the tail end of the light. A Red/Green indicator light flashes the two colors alternatively to signal that charging is indeed occuring.The color of the indicator light provides status information. Red/ Green alternating= Charging, Steady Green = 100% charged. Because the charging connection protrudes slightly from the tail-piece, the light may not be stood upright on its tail for a ceiling bounce style of illumination indoors. It is stowable head down as are all the lights in this class.
4.5 points
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Task performance optimization
Excellent. The Space Cannon vh - DELUX is a viable contender in real world security and police work in the LED class. Not quite as capable of delivering a mist cutting beam as far as it's brethren, it nonetheless provides a very bright, wide-angled combination beam that should make it popular with police and security professional working primarily indoors. The strobbing feature is a useful non-lethal compliance tool that extends the functionality of the DELUX. To conserve energy and to better match output to context , the low output setting gives the operator added flexibility. The focusing reflector allows for a better adjustment of spot focus to match the distance of the target from the light. Beam output is magnificent- a very wide and bright corona is pierced by a respectably wide hotspot that reaches out to a phenomenal 160'. The slow strobbing feature on the pre-production sample we reviewed seemed less than very useful and could be eliminated- reducing the steps from Off to Off by 33%
4.75 points
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Documentation Quality
Excellent. In very few words the documentation manages to convey the important details of the charging of the Space Cannon vh - DELUX. The rest is very intuitive. The user manual is available in English, Italian, French, German and Spanish
5 points
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Battery Charging (Ease, Frequency, Maintenance)
Excellent. The manual is clear and consise in intructing users on charging the DELUX. After the initial 6 Hr charge, the DELUX only needs a mere 15 minutes to top it off after one hour of use at high power. The charge status indicator light starts by flashing alterately Red and Green and then stays a steady Green when a full charge has been reached. Overcharge protection is built right into the light's circuitry. Since the battery charges while inside the light, replacement is almost a non-issue. It would be useful if customers could remove the battery in the event that it fails and needs to be returned for service- allowing for the use of a back-up battery in the interim.
4.5 points
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Balance, Grip-ability, Stow-ability, Tabletop Stand-ability

Excellent. The DELUX handles exactly as does the 2D MAG-Lite but it's lighter in weight. Grip is satisfactory on the sometimes slippery low-profile knurled surface. It will not stand up on its tail in ceiling bounce mode.
4 points

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Items of Note:
Custom switch software programming upon request on large orders. 5 year warranty
5 points


ABOVE- Detail of head removed | Right, showing emitter assembly & threading

ABOVE, Left (Euro)Charger adapter cable connected | Right standard USA charger

ABOVE- Left. activation switch | Right, Full-frontal view of head & charger contact with LED status indicator


ABOVE,Direct Beam Shot at maximum spot focus (DBS)

Stars Rating Key

Rating - 5.0 Stars = Highly Recommended - Best In Class
Rating - 4.5-4.75 Stars = Highly Recommended
Rating -3.5-4 Stars = Guarded Recommendation
Rating -2.5-3.0 Stars = Marginally Recommended

Disclaimer Notice- Space Cannon vH and 'DELUX' are trademarks of the Space Cannon vH SPA All other trademarks and brand names are the properties of thier respective owners. Use of company trademarks and brand names by us for the purpose of description is not an endorsement by either the trademark holders or by Imägo Metrics LLC.
 
 
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