Nitecore's black EC4GTS High-Performance Blazing LED Searchlight is manufactured from die-cast 6061-T6 aluminum alloy in two parts: the body and tailcap. Using this method reduces overall weight and size. The unibody design also makes the entire body a heat sink to help regulate the light's temperature—especially at high outputs.
Its CREE XHP35 HD LED produces an output range of 1 to 1800 lumens on turbo mode. In addition to the five output intensities, the EC4GTS has a disorienting strobe, SOS distress signal, and signal beacon. The outputs and modes are controlled via two push-button switches on the body, with instant access to the minimum and turbo outputs as well as a lockout function that prevents accidental activation, integrated battery status indicator, and last-mode memory.
The aluminum housing has a type III hard anodized finish. Its unibody design and O-ring sealed tailcap provide an IPX8 rating to be waterproof and submersible to 6.6' for up to 30 minutes. A standard 1/4"-20 tripod mount allows use of the EC4GTS as a stationary area light. The tripod mount is found on the light's tailcap, which serves the door to the battery compartment, which stays securely closed by means of a thumbscrew lock.
Performance
- Min: 1 lumen
- Low: 50 lumens
- Med: 240 lumens
- High: 800 lumens
- Turbo: 1800 lumens
- CREE XHP35 HD LED
- Precision Digital Optics Technology reflector
- Disorienting strobe mode
- SOS distress mode: Automatically cycles through Morse-code sequence
- Location beacon: Emits a pulse of light in regular intervals
Switching
- Location: Body
- Type: Dual push button
- Constant-on mode only
- Instant access to minimum and turbo outputs
- Standby mode: Switch blinks every 2 seconds to locate in the dark
- Intelligent last-mode memory switch
- Lockout function to prevent accidental activation
Construction
- 1.6" (40mm) head
- Lightweight and durable die-cast 6061-T6 aluminum alloy housing
- Scratch, chemical, and corrosion-resistant type III hard anodized finish with varnished exterior treatment
- Anti-reflection coated scratch-resistant tempered glass window
- IPX8-rated submersible, impact resistant to 6.6''
- Rectangular anti-roll ergonomic handle
- Machined textured grip for slip-resistant handling
- Heat-dissipating fins on head
- Thumbscrew battery lock on tailcap doubles as 1/4"-20 tripod connector
Electronics Details
- Integrated battery power indicator on switches
- Digitally regulated output maintains consistent beam intensity throughout battery charge
- Overheat protection circuitry automatically steps power output down to avoid damage to the light
- Reverse-polarity protection prevents damage to light if batteries are installed incorrectly
- Runs on two user-supplied 18650 li-ion rechargeable or four CR/RCR123 batteries
