Sofirn Q8 Plus Powerful Torch 16000 Lumen User Manual

Sofirn Q8 Plus Manual

Q8 Plus Powerful Torch 16000 Lumen

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The Sofirn Q8 Plus is a new upgraded model of Q8 line-up and one of the brightest flashlights on the market. Its 6 high-performance CREE XHP50B LEDs boast an astounding max output of 16,000 lumens and a 554-meter beam distance. It features Anduril UI with powerbank function allowing you to charge your devices freely when you don’t have access to a power outlet. Continuing with its classic style, the Sofirn Q8 Plus is more powerful, way brighter, and packed with new refinements that make it one of the most well-designed lights out there.

ANSI/NEMA FL1 Chart

Note

The above mentioned parameters are based on tests according to international flashlight testing standards (ANSI/NEMA FL1) using three 5000mAh 21700 Li-ion batteries in our laboratory.
Results may vary with different batteries or under different environmental conditions.

Specifications

• Emitter: 6x CREE XHP50B LED with a lifespan of up to 50,000 hour
• Battery options: 3x 21700 Li-Ion batteries
• Operating voltage: 3.0V – 4.2V
• Dimension: 133 mm (length) × 63mm (head diameter)
• Weight: 492 grams (without batteries)
• Anduril 2 User Interface
• flashlight body: Aerospace grade 6061 grade aluminum alloy, CNC manufactured to hard-anodized to military grade specification type III, anti-abrasive finish to get solid built body, anti-crash geometry and better heat exchange.
• Toughened mineral glass lens – scratch and wear resistant
• Automatic Stepdown: Turbo mode steps down to High mode automatically to prevent overheating.
• Electronic reverse polarity protection from improper batteries installation
• Low voltage protection: The flashlight steps down automatically when the voltage is low. It also turns off automatically if the voltage gets lower than 2.7V. Please recharge the batteries.
• Advanced Temperature Regulation (ATR) technology: As the temperature rises, Q8 Plus is programmed to automatically step down and step up the brightness to prevent overheating.

Battery Installation

Before first use, please unscrew the head and remove the insulating film. If the batteries need to be replaced, make sure that the positive end of the new batteries face the flashlight head when you put it in.

Battery Availability

Power Indicator

1. While standby, the green indicator is always on. You can change the indicator mode:
   Off-Low-High-Blinking (10H to Advanced UI, from off, 7 clicks to change indicator standby modes).

2. While charging, the blue LED indicator blinks. When the flashlight is fully charged, the blue LED indicator will remain on to indicate full charge.

3. While discharging (powerbank function), orange indicator remains on if the batteries have sufficient power.
   When the remaining battery charge is low (requires charging), the orange indicator blinks. It will automatically stop the powerbank function.

Operation Instruction

Quick Start
After putting three batteries in the light and tightening the parts together, the light should quickly blink once to confirm it has power and is now operational. After that, basic usage is simple:
Click to turn the light on or another click to turn it off.
– Hold the button to change brightness.
– Release and hold again to change brightness the other way.
That is all the user needs to know for basic use, but there are many more modes and features available for  people who want more.
Before reading the rest of this manual, it is recommended that users look at the Anduril UI diagram(s), which should be provided along with the flashlight.
Button presses
Button presses are abbreviated using a simple notation:
– 1C: One click. Press and then quickly release the button.
– 1H: Hold. Press the button, but keep holding it.
– 2C: Two clicks. Press and release quickly, twice.
– 2H: Click, hold. Click two times, but hold the second press.
– 3C: Three clicks. Press and release quickly, three times.
– 3H: Click, click, hold. Click three times, but hold the final press.
The same pattern is used with higher numbers too. For example, 10C means ten clicks… and 10H means ten clicks but hold the final press.
Simple UI Diagram
Not everything is covered in the diagram, please read the text.    Simple UI
By default, the light uses a simple UI. This is useful if you lend the light to someone else, or if you just don’t want to bother with any crazy disco modes.
Simple UI has all the basic functions needed to work as a flashlight, but the minimum and maximum brightness are limited to make it safer, and any complex or advanced functions are blocked.
Functions available in Simple UI include:
– 1C: On / off
– 1H: Ramp up (or down, if button was released less than a second ago)
– 2H: If light is on : ramp down
If light is off: momentary high mode
– 2C: Double click to go to / from highest safe level
– 3C: Toggle between SMOOTH RAMPING and STEPPED RAMPING (while light is on)
– 4C: Lockout mode.
Some other modes and functions are available too. When the light is off, these are the options:
– 3C: Battery check mode. (displays voltage once, then turns off)
– 4C: Lockout mode.
– 10H: Switch to Advanced UI.
– 15C or more: Version check.
In Lockout mode with Simple UI, there are a few functions:
– 1H: Momentary moon
– 2H: Momentary low
– 4C: Unlock and turn on
– 4H: Unlock and turn on at low level
– 5C: Unlock and turn on at high level
To change between Simple UI and Advanced UI, turn the light off and then do one of these:
In Simple UI:
– 10H: Go to Advanced UI.
In Advanced UI:
– 10C: Go to Simple UI.
– 10H: Configure Simple UI.
If you get lost, or if you want to auto-calibrate the temperature sensor, do a Factory Reset. The process for this is:
– Loosen body tube
– Hold button
– Tighten body tube
– Keep holding button for about 4s
The light should flicker while getting brighter, then briefly burst to full power. Hold until it reaches full power to do a reset, or let go of the button early to abort.
Advanced UI
Advanced UI has all the advanced functions which are fun to play with but also hard to learn. Please refer the UI diagram below. Please ask us for pdf file so you can ready easily. We can also send video link to show how to play with Anduril2

Safety Instructions

• Q8 Plus is a powerful flashlight. Never point the beam directly at a person, animal or moving vehicles. Doing so could cause retinal damage. Please do not allow children to play with it. Strobe mode may cause seizure in persons with photosensitive epilepsy.
• Operating the flashlight for a long time in Turbo or High mode will warm it up. This is normal.
• Q8 Plus is intended to be used with three premium 21700 rechargeable batteries.
• When installing the battery, make sure the anode (+) side always faces towards the head/LEDs.
• Unscrew the head half a turn to avoid unwanted activation during transport. It also prevents the battery from draining while the flashlight is in standby.
• Avoid hitting or dropping the flashlight.

Troubleshooting and Maintenance

• Disassembling the sealed head can damage the flashlight and voids the warranty.
• Sofirn Ltd. recommends using high-quality brand batteries. Damage by battery leakage voids the warranty.
• Remove the battery if the flashlight will not be used for an extended period of time.
• To prevent self-discharge or accidental activation during storage or transportation, unscrew the tailcap by half a turn or remove the battery.
• Every 6 months threads should be wiped with a clean cloth followed by a thin layer of siliconegrease.
• To maintain a proper level of waterproofness, replace worn-out o-rings with an approved spare.
• Troubleshooting: Clean battery contacts regularly as dirty contacts may impair the performance of the flashlight. If you experience problems (flicker, shine intermittently or failure turn on) the following root causes and solutions should be tried:
  Reason A: The battery needs a replacement.
  Solution: Replace the battery with an approved type of a fully charged battery.
  Reason B: Threads, PCB board contact or other contacts are dirty.
  Solutions: Please clean the contact points with a cotton swab soaked in rubbing alcohol.
  Reason C: The flashlight will not turn on upon first use.
  Solution: Please do not forget to remove the insulation sticker from the battery on first use.
  If the above methods do not work please refer to the warranty policy before contacting your authorized distributor.

Sofirn Limited:
Tel: +86-755-23440047
Fax: +86-755-23440141
eu@sofirnlight.com
Web: www.sofirnlight.com
E-mail: us@sofirnlight.com
Manufacturer: Shenzhenshi Jinba Technology Co.,Ltd
Address: 1/F to 9/F, 1st Building, NO.110 Tenglong Industrial Center, Guanlan Street,
Longhua New District, Shenzhen 518000, China

References

• ~toykeeper/flashlight-firmware/fsm : files for revision 492
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