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Skip to content Manuals+ User Manuals Simplified. ASTROLUX EC01 User Manual Home » Astrolux » ASTROLUX EC01 User Manual ASTROLUX EC01 Contents [ hide 1 Safety precautions 2 Quick start 3 Integrated charger 4 Specifications 5 UI Diagram 5.1 Default UI: Smooth ramping 5.2 UI: Stepped ramping 5.3 UI: Momentary mode 5.4 UI: Muggle mode 5.5 UI: Electronic Lockout 6 Blinkies 7 General configuration 8 Ramp configuration 9 Thermal configuration 10 Switch Back Light 11 Usage of the flashlight 12 Protection Features 13 Usage of the flashlight 14 Links 15 FAQ EC01 16 Troubleshooting and Maintenance: 17 Related Manuals: Safety precautions Use only reputable 21700 cells of known origin. Remove and recharge the cell when the low voltage indication is given by the Lamp (repeated step-downs in light level and eventual shutdown of the light). The extraordinary energy density that 21700 cells offers also means that hazardous conditions are created when a cell is short-circuited or damaged. Always treat cells with respect and properly dispose of damaged cells. The EC01 is a very high-intensity flashlight. Do not point directly at a person, animal, moving vehicles or flammable materials. When running at higher output levels the head of the Lamp will quickly heat. This is normal. In warmer ambient conditions this temperature may exceed 50ºC depending on your settings, so please take the necessary precautions when handling the Lamp. Quick start Use one 21700 cell. Unscrew the head and insert the battery. Take care with the polarity: Plus points toward the head. Screw the head back. The EC01 blinks once to confirm it has power and is now operational. Tighten the head. Do not over-tighten. All functions are performed using the electronic side switch. And basic usage is very simple: Click for on/off, hold to change brightness. Release and hold again to change brightness the other way. From OFF, hold the button. The light output will ramp up from a very low level to Ceiling-Of-The Ramp. Release the button when the required light level is reached. (The full ramp takes about 3 s.) Use a single-click at any time to turn the EC01 OFF. Please see below for further details. While ramping it does subtle blinks to signal: Max regulated level (1×7135) and CEILING. The EC01 has two different ramps: SMOOTH RAMP and STEPPED RAMP. You can change between them when the lamp is ON with three clicks. Each ramp has its own individual settings – for floor (lowest level), ceiling (highest level). And the stepped ramp can also have a configurable number of steps. TURBO is only for short times. At around a minute you may notice it dims slowly down! The user should use it only for short periods instead of relying on thermal regulation to prevent heat damage. Full turbo is powerful enough to start fires in just a few seconds, especially when aimed at dark-colored materials. Integrated charger The EC01 has a USB-C charging port. Please use a premium cable and a power adapter with 5V, 2A to charge your lamp. While charging the switch LED is red. It goes green when charging is finished. While charging you can use Batt Check mode from the Group 1 Blimkie’s to check the voltage level and all other flashlight functions can be used normally when charging. Specifications A 21700 CREE LED lamp with side switch and a great, easy user interface. Emitter: CREE XHP50.2(3V) LED on a copper DTP MCPCB Lens: High transmittance glass Flux: ~3500 lm Throw: ~298 m Firmware: The EC01 uses free software called Andúril, distributed under the terms of the GPL v3. Code is available from http://tiny.cc/TKAnduril User interfaces: 1. By default the EC01 is set to use SMOOTH RAMPING. Instant access to TURBO mode is also provided. 2. A more conventional STEPPED RAMPING UI is available if you like discrete modes level. You can choose how many steps you want. 3. MOMENTARY mode is useful for signaling purposes or rapidly/briefly lighting up targets. To exit this mode, physically disconnect power 4. MUGGLE mode uses a reduced output. 5. It has an electronic LOCKOUT for safety, but acts also as momentary low light. Other functions: Battery check, sunset, beacon, tactical strobe, party strobe, bike flasher, candlelight, lightning storm Battery: one premium 21700 cells. Unprotected cells are recommended. Charging: Integrated charger via USB-C Driver: FET+1 driver. Low parasitic drain while OFF