NITECORE HC65 V2 Triple Output Full Metal USB-C Rechargeable Headlamp User Manual

: June 6, 2024
: Nitecore

Table of Contents

Features
Specifications
Accessories
Battery Options
Technical Data
Battery Installation
Power Indication
ATR (Advanced Temperature Regulation)
Maintenance
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NITECORE HC65 V2 Triple Output Full Metal USB-C Rechargeable Headlamp User Manual

Features

Triple output full metal USB-C rechargeable headlamp
Utilizes a primary Luminus SST-40-W LED with a max output of 1,750 lumens
Equipped with a high CRI auxiliary white light (CRI90, Color
Temperature: 4500K) and an auxiliary red light
Unibody TIR lens system reflects uniform and soft light
A max beam intensity of 7,000cd and a max throw of 165 meters
Highly efficient constant current circuit provides max runtime of 800 hours
Built-in intelligent Li-ion battery charging circuit with a USB-C charging port
180° adjustable tilt angle for various lighting needs
The power indicator beneath the power button can indicate the remaining battery power
The power indicator can display the battery voltage (±0.1V)
Integrated Advanced Temperature Regulation (Patent No. ZL201510534543.6)
Constructed from aero grade aluminum alloy
HA III military grade hard-anodized finish
Waterproof and dustproof rating in accordance with IP68 (2 meters submersible)
Impact resistant to 2 meters

Specifications

Dimensions: 90.8mm × 34.75mm × 26.95mm (3.57″ × 1.37″ × 1.06″) Weight: 114.5g (4.04oz) (Bracket and Headband Included, Battery Not Included)
65.5g (2.31oz) (Bracket, Headband and Battery Not Included)

Accessories

NITECORE 18650 Rechargeable Li-ion Battery (NL1835HP 3,500mAh), Spare O-ring, USB-C Charging Cable, Headband, Bracket

Battery Options

| Type| Nominal
Voltage| Compatibility
---|---|---|---
NITECORE NL1835HP (3,500mAh)| 18650| 3.6V| Y (Recommended)
Button Topped 18650 Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery (Discharge Current Over 8A)| 18650| 3.6V/3.7V| Y (Compatible)
Primary Lithium Battery| CR123| 3V| Y (Compatible)
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery| RCR123| 3.6V/3.7V| Y (Compatible)
Flat Topped 18650 Battery| 18650| —| N (Incompatible)
Button Topped 18650 Rechargeable Li-ion
Battery (Discharge Current Below 8A)| 18650| —| N (Incompatible)

Note: DO NOT attempt to use the HC65 V2 to charge CR123/RCR123 batteries.

Technical Data

FL1
STANDARD| PRIMARY WHITE LIGHT| AUXILIARY RED LIGHT| AUXILIARY
WHITE| BEACON| SOS
---|---|---|---|---|---
TURBO| HIGH| MID| LOW| ULTRALOW| HIGH| LOW| FLASHING
**| 1,750
Lumens| 900
Lumens| 250
Lumens| 50
Lumens| 1
Lumen| 11
Lumens| 3
Lumens| 11
Lumens| 35
Lumens| 1,750
Lumens| 1,750
Lumens
**| *30min| 2h 15min| 6h| 28h| 800h| 30h| 110h| 57h| 20h| —| —
**| 165m| 123m| 65m| 28m| 3m| 7m| 3m| —| 10m| —| —
**| 7,000cd| 3,810cd| 1,100cd| 200cd| 3cd| 12cd| 3cd| —| 28cd| —| —
**| 2m (Impact Resistance)
**| IP68, 2m (Waterproof and Submersible)

Note: The stated data is measured in accordance with the international flashlight testing standards ANSI/PLATO FL 1-2019, using 1 x 18650 Li-ion battery (3,500mAh) under laboratory conditions. The data may vary in real world use due to different battery usage or environmental conditions.

The data is tested without temperature regulation.
TURBO Availability: The TURBO level is only accessible when using an 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery with a discharge current over 8A. It is inaccessible when using CR123/RCR123 batteries.

Battery Installation

Insert the battery(s) as illustrated and screw to tighten the battery cap. Note: After the battery insertion, the power indicator beneath the Power Button will flash to indicate the battery voltage. Please refer to the “Power Indication” section of this manual for more details.
Battery Installation

Warnings

Ensure the battery(s) is/are inserted with the negative end towards the spring. The product will not work if the battery(s) is/are incorrectly inserted.
CAUTION! Possible dangerous radiation! Don’t look into the light! May be dangerous for your eyes.
When the power is low, please stop using the product and recharge the battery as soon as possible to avoid damage to the battery.
When the product is kept in a backpack or left unused for prolonged time, please remove all batteries to prevent accidental activation or battery leakage.

Battery Charging

The HC65 V2 is equipped with an intelligent charging system. As illustrated, unscrew the charging port cap after inserting the battery and tightening the battery cap, use the USB cable to connect an external power supply (e.g. a USB adapter or other USB charging devices) to the charging port to begin the charging process.

Charging Functions

During the charging process, the power indicator will flash slowly to inform the user.
When the battery is fully charged, the HC65 V2 will cease the charging process and the power indicator will become steadily turned on to inform the user.
When the charging status is abnormal (e.g. the battery is defective or inserted incorrectly), the HC65 V2 will cease the charging process and the power indicator will flash quickly to inform the user.
The charging time for an 18650 rechargeable Li-ion battery (3,500mAh) is approx. 2 hours 25 minutes. (Charged via the 5V/2A adapter)

Primary White Light

On/Off
On: When the light is off, short press the Power Button to access the ULTRALOW Level. When the light is off, press and hold the Power Button for 1 second to access the previous memorized brightness level.
Off:
When the light is on, press and hold the Power Button for 1 second to turn it off. (The HC65 V2 has a memory function. When reactivated, the headlamp will automatically access the previous memorized brightness level.)

Brightness Levels
When the light is on, short press the Power Button to cycle through the following brightness levels: ULTRALOW LOW MID HIGH TURBO.

Direct Access to TURBO

When the light is off, press and hold the Power Button for over 1 second even after accessing the memorized brightness level until it accesses TURBO. You will need to exit TURBO manually when using this access.
When the light is on, double press the Power Button to access TURBO temporarily. Short press the Power Button to return to the previous status, or it will automatically return to the previous status if there is no operation in 30 seconds.

Auxiliary Lights and Special Modes (BEACON / SOS)

On: When the light is off, double press the Power Button to access the LOW Level of AUXILIARY RED LIGHT.

Switch: When the LOW Level of AUXILIARY RED LIGHT is on, short press the Power Button to cycle through the following modes: HIGH (AUXILIARY RED LIGHT) FLASHING (AUXILIARY RED LIGHT) AUXILIARY WHITE LIGHT BEACON SOS LOW (AUXILIARY RED LIGHT).

Off: When one of the auxiliary lights or special modes is on, press and hold the Power Button for 1 second to turn it off.

Power Indication

When the battery is inserted, the power indicator will flash to show the battery voltage (±0.1V). For example, when the battery voltage is at 4.2V, the power indicator will flash 4 times followed by a 1.5-second pause and 2 more flashes. Different voltages represent the corresponding remaining battery power levels:

1×18650 battery: 3.9V 4.2V
Power Indicator

2×CR123 batteries:
Power Indicator

Note: When using two CR123/RCR123 in series, the indicator will show the average voltage between the two batteries.

ATR (Advanced Temperature Regulation)

The integrated ATR technology regulates the output of the HC65 V2 according to the working condition and ambient environment to maintain the optimal performance.

Changing Batteries
The batteries should be replaced when the output appears to be dim or the headlamp becomes unresponsive due to low power.