SIRCHIE BLUEMAXX BM500LED Manual

TechnicalInformation TI02ENG124R8 
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BLUEMAXX
TM
Rechargea leForensicLEDLight
BM500LED
Background and Purpose
The BLUEMAXX™ BM500LED is a rechargea le LED- ased illuminator which emits high
intensity luelightat455nm(nanometers).Thiswavelengthcanproducefluorescencein
physiologicalfluidsandothermaterialstreatedwithcertainpowdersanddyes;ingeneral,
materialshavingopticalexcitation ands etween390and520nm.
The systemhasatransparentacrylicorangeviewingplatethateffectivelyfiltersthe lue
light,permittingvisualo servationandphotographyofthefluorescenceeffect.Thelightis
an essential tool for area searches and photography of evidence at a crime scene, and
provides estresultswhenusedundersu duedam ientlightingconditions.
Unpacking / Set-up
First,fittheorangeviewingfilterintothegrooveoftheretainerontheheadofthe
flashlight(showninstalled,a ove).
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Nextunthread(rotatecounter-clockwise)thetailcapfromthe odytu eandinstallthe
atterypackwiththePositive(+)terminalofthepack(theraised“ ump”)facingtoward
thehead-endofthelight.Thenfastenthetailcap ythreadingit(rotateclockwise)intothe
odytu e(shown elow).
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FIG 1: Battery Installation
Safety Precautions
CAUTION: Due to the intensity of the light, do not look directly into the beam.
Reversing the battery may ermanently damage the flashlight and the battery ack.
Electrical Info
Battery:6volt,3.5amp-Hrnickelmetalhydride(Ni-Mh) atterypack
Switch:Recessed,push-on–push-offsofttouch utton
Illuminator:HighoutputLED
Charger:Input:Universalvoltage100-240VAC,50/60Hz,Output:12VDC
ChargeRate:220–400mA(typical)
ChargeTime:Completelydischarged attery:12-16hrs
Light Operation
TheON-OFF uttonislocatedatthe aseoftheheadcap.PressforON.PressagainforOFF.
Beam Ad ustment
Theheadoftheflashlightcan erotatedslightlyleftorrightinordertoachievethe est
eampatternforyouruse.
Charger Operation
TheChargerCradlemay eusedfree-standingorpermanentlymountedtoasurface,such
asadesk,wallorinavehicle.Recessedmountingholesinsidethecradleacceptupto#8
mountingscrews,whichshould eaminimumof1inch(25mm)long.
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InserttheChargerPlugheadintoitsportatthefrontoftheCradle.Aligntherimofthelight
withthe acksideoftheFlangeandsnaptheBLUEMAXXintotheChargingCradle.The
RetainerTa swillholdthelightsecurely.TheContactRingsontheflashlight odywillnow
etouchingthemetallicChargingContactsinthe ottomoftheCradle,allowingthe attery
tocharge.ToremovethelightfromtheChargingCradle,liftitstraightupandout.
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FIG 2: Charging Cradle Features FIG 3: Light Installed in Charging Cradle
Plugtheuniversalpowersupplyintoawallsocket:domestic:100-125VACorinternational:
208-240VAC(usingthesuppliedadapteronthepowersupplyACcontact lades).
FIG 4: Power Su ly – Domestic FIG 5: With International ada ter blade
Whilecharging,theChargingIndicator(onthetopedgeoftheChargeCradle)will e
red/orange.Whenthechargeiscomplete,theChargingIndicatorwill egreen.
CAUTION: While charging, do not let any conductive objects touch the Contact Rings on the
body of the flashlight.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Theorange arrierfilterisatransparentacrylicmaterialselectedforitsspectral
characteristicsanddura ility.Butlikeallplastics,thesurfacesofthisfilteraresu jectto
scratching.Minorscratchesaregenerallynotapro lemunlesshighresolution
photographythroughthefilterisattempted.Polishingcanreducetheeffectsofminor
scratchesanda rasions.Useaclean,softcotton uffingwheelatlowspeeds.Finealumina

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uffingcompoundsmay eneeded,followed ytallowandafinal uffingfroma
compound-freecottonflannelwheel.Replacementfiltersareavaila le.
Iftheflashlightfrontcoverfilter ecomesfoggyordirty,cleanwithalensclothonly.Donot
usecleanersorwater,astheywilldamagethefiltercoating.Ifthefilterisdamagedor
roken,pleasecontactSirchieCustomerServicetoorderareplacement
Technical Specifications
• Illuminator:HighoutputwhiteLEDwith luenarrow- and455nmfiltercoverglass
• Reflector:Para olic,cali ratedfor8"-10"(20.3cm-25.4cm)spotat10'(3m)
• BeamPattern:Adjusta lewith1/8turnofhead
• Construction:Ruggedmachinedaluminumw/knurledgrip,anodizedinsideandout
 (corrosion,water,andshockresistant)
• ON-OFFSwitch:Recessed,push- utton(pushON,pushOFF)
• Battery:Rechargea le6voltat3.5amp-Hr,nickelmetalhydride(Ni-Mh) atterypack.
• FlashlightLength:12.6"(32cm);Weightw/Batterypack:32oz.(907.2g)
• BarrierFilter:Acrylic,selectedforitsspectralcharacteristics/dura ility:
 Dimensions:4.75"x7.5"(12.1cmx19cm)
• ChargerCradle:BlackABSplastic“cradle/clamp”type
• ChargerPowerSupply:Universalvoltageinput100–240VAC(withadapter ladefor
Internationaloperation),50/60Hz;Output12VDC@450mA
• ChargingContact:360-degreepositivecontactaroundflashlight ody
• ChargingIndicator:Bi-colorLED:red=charging,green=chargecomplete
• ChargingRate:220–400mA(typical);ChargingTime:12-16hrs(typical)
Trouble Shooting Guidelines
Symptom(s) Possible Cause(s) Remedy Action(s)
Noillumination Batterymissing Install attery
Batteryinstalled ackward
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Remove&re-installo serving
correctpolarity
Batterydischarged Charge attery
Batterydefective
ContactSirchieCustomer
Service
Switchdefective
LEDdefective/ urnedout
Frontcoverfilteropaqueor
damaged
Flashlightdamagedinternally
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