Fenix HM65R-T User manual
FenixHM65R‐THeadlamp
TechnicalParameters
ANSI/PLATO
FL1
Spotlight Floodlight
High Med Low High Med Low
Output
1300lumens 400lumens 130lumens 400lumens 70lumens 5lumens
Runtime
4hours 12hours 24hours 12hours 36hours 300hours
Distance
170meters 96meters 55meters 54meters 23meters 6meters
Intensity
7261
candela
2304
candela
762
candela
737
candela
133
candela
10
candela
Impact
Resistance
2meters
Note:Accordingto the ANSI/PLATOFL1standard,the abovespecificationsarefromtheresults
producedbyFenixthroughitslaboratorytestingusingtheincludedFenixARB‐L18‐3500battery
under the temperature of 21±3°C and humidity of 50% ‐ 80%. The trueperformanceofthis
productmayvaryaccordingtodifferentworkingenvironmentsandtheactualbatteryused.
*The High output is measured in total of runtime including output at reduced levels due to
temperatureorprotectionmechanisminthedesign.
ProductFeatures
1300lumensspotlightand400lumensfloodlight.
UsesLuminusSST40whiteandCreeXP‐G2S3neutralwhiteLED's,withalifespanof50,000
hours.
Includeda18650rechargeableLi‐ionbattery.
Constantcurrentcircuitensureslongerruntime.
Reversepolarityprotection,toprotectfromimproperbatteryinsertion.
Dualtopswitchesforeasyandfastoperation.
USBType‐Cchargingportfastcharging.
Patentedrotarypress‐pullclasp,headbandcanbeadjustedwithasinglehand.
Qualityaluminum,magnesiumandPCmade‐lightweightanddurable.
Size:3.15''x1.85''x1.54''/80x47x39mm.
Weight:3.21oz/91g(excludingbattery).
Submersible
IP68
OperatingInstruction
Switches
Spotlight:foron/off,modeswitching,lockoutfunctionandoutputselectiononspotlightmode.
Floodlight:foron/off,modeswitching,lockoutfunctionandoutputselectiononfloodlightmode.
On/off
Pressand holdeitherofthetwoswitchesfor0.5secondstoturnon/off thelamp. Lowoutput
levelissetbydefault.
Modeswitching
Pressandholdeitherofthetwoswitchesfor0.5secondstoreachthecorrespondingmode.The
twomodesareseparatelycontrolled.
Outputselection
Spotlightmode:singleclickthespotlightswitchtocyclethroughLow→Med→High.
Floodlightmode:singleclickthefloodlightswitchtocyclethroughLow→Med→High.
LockoutFunction
Lock:Withthelampswitchedoff,pressandholdeitherofthetwoswitches,orsimultaneously
pressthetwoswitchesfor3seconds,thelampwillblink4timesonLowoffloodlightmodeto
indicatelockedstatus.
Unlock:Withthelampislocked,simultaneouslypressthetwoswitchesfor3seconds,thelamp
willbeactivatedwith4one‐secondblinksandactivatesonLowoffloodlightmode.
In locked status, clicking or pressing the switches will activate4one‐secondblinksonLowof
floodlightmodetoindicatelockedstatus.
BatterySpecifications
Type Dimensions
Nominal
voltage
Usability
FenixARB‐L18Series 18650 3.6V/3.7V Recommended √√
Non‐rechargeableBattery
(Li‐ion)
CR123A 3V Usable √
RechargeableBattery(Li‐ion) 18650 3.6V/3.7V Caution* ！
RechargeableBattery(Li‐ion) 16340 3.6V/3.7V Banned ×
*18650 Li‐ion batteries are powerful cells designed for commercial applications and must be
treatedwithcautionandhandledwithcare.Onlyusequalitybatterieswithcircuitprotectionwill
reduce the potential for combustion or explosion; but cell damage or short circuiting are
potentialriskstheuserassumes.
Quality Li‐ion battery with protective circuit will reduce risks.FenixARB‐L18Seriesbatteryis
recommended.
BatteryReplacement
Unscrewthebatterycoveranticlockwisetoinsertthebatterywiththeanodeside(+)towards
theinnerside,thenscrewthebatterycoverbackon.
Charging
1. Uncovertheanti‐dustcapandplugtheUSBType‐Csideofthechargingcableintothecharging
portofthelamp.
2. The normal charging time of the Fenix ARB‐L18‐3500 rechargeable Li‐ion battery is about 3
hours with the lamp being switched off. When charging, Low output of spotlight or floodlight
mode can be separately selected. The headlamp will not automaticallypoweronafterfull
charging.
3. Inchargingprocess,oneindicatorflashes:below20%,oneconstant‐onandoneflashes:20%‐
50%,twoconstant‐onandoneflashes:50%‐80%,threeconstant‐onandoneflashes:80%‐95%,
fourconstant‐on:chargingcomplete.
4. Replacetheanti‐dustcaptoensurewaterproofanddustproofability.
BatteryLevelIndication
Withthelampisswitchedoff,singleclickeitherofthetwoswitchestocheckthebatterystatus,
theindicator(s)willlastfor3seconds.
Therewillbenoresponsewiththelamplocked.
Fourlightson:100%‐80%
Threelightson:80%‐60%
Twolightson:60%‐40%
Onelighton:40%‐20%
Onelightflashes:20%‐0%
Note:ThisonlyworkswithFenixARB‐L18Series18650rechargeableLi‐ionbattery.
IntelligentOverheatProtection
Thelampwillaccumulatealotofheatwhenusedonhigh,medand low output levels for
extended periods. When the lamp reaches a temperature of 65°C orabove,thelampwill
automaticallystepdownafewlumenstoreducethetemperature.Whenthetemperaturedrops
below65°C,itwillthenallowtheuserforthereselectionofthemodes.
Low‐voltageWarning
Whenthevoltageleveldropsbelowthepresetlevel,theheadlampisprogrammedtodownshift
toalowerbrightnessleveluntilLowoutputisreached.WhenthishappensinLowoutputmode,
oneofthebatterylevelindicatorsblinkstoremindyoutotimelyrechargeorreplacethebattery.
Note:ThisonlyworkswithFenixARB‐L18Series18650rechargeableLi‐ionbattery.
HeadbandAssembly
Notice:Theheadbandisfactoryassembledbydefault.
Presstherotarypress‐pullclasp,rotateitclockwisetoshortentheheadband;pulltheclaspupto
loosentheheadband.
UsageandMaintenance
Disassemblingthesealedheadcancausedamagetothelampandwillvoidthewarranty.
FenixrecommendsusinganexcellentqualityFenix18650battery.
Ifthelampwillnotbeusedforanextendedperiod,removethebattery,orthelampcould
bedamagedbyelectrolyteleakage.
Lock the lamp or take out the battery to prevent accidental activation during storage or
transportation.
Long‐termuse canresultinO‐ringwear.Tomaintainaproperwaterseal,replacethering
withanapprovedspare.
Periodiccleaningofthebatterycontactsimprovesthelamp'sperformanceasdirtycontacts
maycausethelamptoflicker,shineintermittentlyorevenfailtoilluminateforthefollowing
reasons:
A:Thebatteryneedsreplacing.
Solution: Replace battery (Ensure battery is inserted according to the manufacturer’s
specifications).
B:Thethreads,PCBboardcontactorothercontactsaredirty.
Solution:Cleanthecontactpointswithacottonswabsoakedinrubbingalcohol.
Iftheabovemethodsdon'twork,pleasecontactthedistributor.
Included
FenixHM65R‐THeadlamp,ARB‐L18‐3500rechargeableLi‐ionbattery,USBType‐Cchargingcable,
SpareO‐ring,Usermanual,Warrantycard
Warning
Theheadlampisahigh‐intensitylightingdevicecapableofcausingeyedamagetotheuser
orothers.Avoidshiningthelampdirectlyintoanyone’seyes.
Thisheadlamp will accumulate a lotofheatwhen used for extendedperiods, resultingin
hightemperatureoftheheadlampshell.Payattentiontosafeusetoavoidscalding.
Allinformationprovidedinthismanualissubjecttochangewithoutpriornotice.
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