LUPINE 600lm PIKO TL Torch Lamp User Manual
- June 6, 2024
- LUPINE
Table of Contents
LUPINE 600lm PIKO TL Torch Lamp
Read this manual before using
Safety instructions
Warning! Avoid looking directly into the light emitted by the light or shining
the light into your own eyes or the eyes of another person. If the light
accidentally shines into your eyes, close your eyes and move your head out of
the light beam. Do not use any strongly focusing optical device to look at the
light beam. In cases where the light is used in a public or commercial
setting, users should be provided with training concerning the safety measures
for laser light.
This device may then be used by children 8 years of age or older, persons with
limited physical, sensory or mental capabilities, as well as persons with no
previous experience in handling such devices, if they are supervised by a
person responsible for their safety .
Attention! Risk group 2: Proven optical radiation! Do not look into the lamp for a long time during operation. May be harmful to the eyes. Danger of glare: The strong glare of the lamp can be temporary Eyesight and afterimages feel dying Irritation, authorizations or treatment commands can.
Recharge you battery before using the light. Carry a spare light with you at
all times, as the product can potentially fail unexpectedly at any time. In
the event of any physical or internal battery failure, do not attempt to
repair. No user-servicable parts!
Heat generation: The housing of Piko TL may heat up; so make sure that you
always keep the light at a safe dis-tance to any combustible or flammable
materials. Could cause fire or death! However, quiescent operation (without
cooling the light housing) is possible at any time and will not damage the
product. When the light is being used in a stationary state, the light will be
dimmed after a few minutes to reduce the light’s temperature. Continuous
operation at 16 watts is only possible with air flowing over the housing!
Water resistance: All Piko TL components are waterproof and can of course be
used under extremely severe condi-tions. The lamp complies with IP protection
class 68 but is NOT a diving lamp and is NOT suitable for use under water.
Charging
Switching on:
Pressing the button with a quick doubleclick will switch on the lamp at
maximum power. The blue LED is on. The double-click can be deactivated, to
turn on the light by only pushing the button once.
Switching:
A quick push of the button switches between power settings.
Note: When operating the lamp at maximum power, the power may be reduced
continuously depending on the ambient temperature to avoid overheating of the
LEDs and the electronics.
Switching off:
Hold the button down (for more than one second) to switch off the lamp.
Note: The Piko TL control electronics not only controls high and low beams; it
also protects the rechargeable battery against deep discharge and includes a
low battery indicator.
Discharged battery capacity:
When you shut off the lamp, the discharged battery capacity is shown by
flashing of the blue LED and then the red LED. This information will only be
set back once you give the light a full charge.
The blue LED blinks once for each Ah (ampere-hour), and then the red LED
blinks once for each 1/10 of an Ah.
Example: The blue LED flashes once and then the red LED flashes twice. This indicates that 1.2 Ah have been drawn from the battery.
Flashlight and charger are ready for use upon delivery, however, the battery
is merely partly charged. Before seriously using your flashlight for the first
time, the battery requires charging to ensure maximum capacity.
The charging socket can be found at the backside of the flashlight.
Operation
Battery warning:
If the battery voltage decreases below a certain value, the red LED will turn
on (the lamp itself also flashes once) and then additionally, shortly before
the capa-city is entirely exhausted, it will start flashing.
Note: The battery life remaining after the red LED has come on, is dependent
on the overall capacity, the temperature and the battery’s age. As a Li-Ion
battery’s voltage curve is not proportional to the remaining capacity, you
will have to learn to interpret the indicators in relation to your battery.
Warning! When the battery is almost entirely discharged (the red LED has
been flashing for some minutes), the lamp will flash several times (the red
and the blue LED flash) and is then switched off. Caution!
Note: When permanently operating the lamp at maximum power, the battery
warnings may be issued in very quick sequence.
Reserve power:
When the battery is discharged (the red LED has been flashing for some
minutes), the red and the blue LED will flash alternately; the lamp itself
also flashes. After switching the light on again (double click!), reserve
power will be available. Depending on the age of the battery, some more
minutes of light will be provided. To make reserve power last as long as
possible, only light below 2 W will be provi-ded. To indicate that reserve
power has been activated, the red and the blue LED will flash in turn. As soon
as the battery is entirely discharged then, the lamp will be switched off
automatically. Therefore: Caution!
Note: When operating the lamp only with 2 W or less, no reserve power will be available.
Warning: Do not switch on the light when the battery is discharged, as this will invariably damage the battery. Recharge the battery as soon as possible to avoid a deep discharged battery and do not attempt to store your flashlight with no charge left.
Programming
Light levels:
By default, the Piko operates in the 2-step mode, several other light programs
are available.
They are very easy to select by simply keeping the button pressed until the
button’s red LED (or blue LED) flashes once, twice, etc. When taking your
finger off the button accordingly, the setting will be saved.
Default setting
Special functions
Low start (Low Start):
The lamp will not start at maximum power as by default, but at the lowest
stage.
Double click (Dbl Click):
The lamp may only be switched on with a quick double click. Useful for anybody
who wants to avoid that the lamp is switched on accidentally in particular
during transport (e. g. in a backpack).
Stealth mode (Stealth):
The discharged battery capacity and battery warning, usually indicated by the
button’s LEDs, are partly deacti-vated. The LED indications will be reduced to
a minimum.
Alpine SOS and SOS:
The light will continue with SOS until the battery is empty. The switch will
glow pink.
Note: The SOS sign is an emergency signal! Misuse may be prosecuted!
Disorientation Flash 15hz: (3-step Flash)
This mode is extremely irritating and may by no means be misused.
RVLR: (3-step RVLR)
This mode includes an additional slow flash mode.
Police-Mode (Special-Mode):
The lamp only lights up, while the button is kept pressed. The lamp stops
shining, when you get off the button. To prevent an activation by mistake,
this mode is chosen in a special way. Press the button 8 times quickly during
2.5 – 3 seconds. To change back to the standard mode, press the button again 8
times quickly.
Piko TL Charger
Connecting:
Plug the included Piko TL charger into an outlet and connect it to the
battery.
Charging:
Charging starts automatically. The battery can be left plugged into the
charger for an indefinite period. Although this will not damage the battery,
it is not advisable for Li-Ion batteries since they do not require
conservation charging. When kept in a cool place, the annual self-discharging
rate for such batteries is 15 %.
LED display:
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LED red on: charging
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LED green on: battery is fully charged
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Warning! This charger is to be used to charge rechargeable Li-Ion batteries only. It is NOT suitable for charging NiMH batteries!
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Do NOT use non-rechargeable batteries. – Risk of explosion!
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This charger may be opened ONLY by the manufacturer!
Accessories
Adapter cable:
Using the adapter cable (Art. No. 040) our Piko TL can be charged on a Charger
One, Wiesel, Micro charger, or USB Charger.
Holster:
The leather holster is attached directly to the belt by a leather strap. The
width of the belt can be up to 45 mm.
The open belt holster fits, similar to a revolver holster and ensures a tight
fit of the lamp. Thanks to a leather thickness of 3 – 3.5 mm, the holster
stays stable and allows a rapid return of the lamp.
Have a look at: www.lupine.de
Art No. 291 for PTL Max
Art No. 292 for PTL Mini and MiniMax
Piko TL Tool Free Mount
This special mount can be attached to the light without any tool.
Have a look at: www.lupine.de (Art No. 782)
Hint: At first mount the Toolfree mount to your Piko TL.
For particularly thick handlebars, it is recommended to use the included
larger o-ring.
Lateral adjustment:
(Piko TL Mount/Tool Free Mount)
To adjust the lamp to freeride or downhill handlebars, you may rotate the
handlebar mount to either side. Always ensure to loosen the handlebar mount
screw if you want to rotate the lamp.
Product care and storage
Cleaning:
Only clean the light with closed charging socket. If required, use warm water
and add some dishwashing detergent. After cleaning, open the charging socket
in order to make it possible to dry out, just in case water has entered.
Transport:
Attention! When transporting in a backpack or suitcase, activate the double
click
function to prevent the lamp is started accidentally.
The uncontrolled heat buildup could cause a fire or melt adjacent plastic
material.
Storage:
When the lamp will not be used for a longer period, fully charge the battery
and store it at a cold place (basement etc.). You can also leave it connected
to the charger.
Troubleshooting
Technical data
Battery life may vary depending on battery age, condition, and temperature.
Default setting
Battery capacity/nominal voltage:
- Piko TL Max: 3.3 Ah/7.2 V Li-Ion
- Piko TL MiniMax: 2.0 Ah/7.2 V Li-Ion
Piko TL charger:
- Input voltage: 100 – 240 V~, 50 – 60 Hz
- Charging current: up to 1.2 A
- Compatible batteries: Li-Ion 7.2 V
- Display: charging control via one LED
Weight:
- Piko TL Max: 180 g
- Piko TL MiniMax: 145 g
Charging time:
- Piko TL Max: 3 h
- Piko TL MiniMax: 2 h
Lens beam angle:
- Piko TL Max: 22°
- Piko TL MiniMax: 22°
Operating temperature:
- –25 °C to +70 °C
More informations at www.lupine.de
EC Declaration of Conformity: www.lupine.de/ce/
Lupine lighting systems GmbH
Im Zwiesel 9, 92318 Neumarkt, Germany
Phone: +49 (0) 91 81 – 50 94 90
Fax: +49 (0) 91 81 – 50 94 915
E-Mail: info@lupine.de
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