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DIVE SYSTEMS Lighting Systems Manual

Halcyon HID & Halogen Primary Light Owner's Manual Trademark Notice Halcyon, Extreme Exposure, BC Keel, Multifunction Compensator, ACB, DLR, Explorer Pro, and Scout Light are registered trademarks of Halcyon Manufac- Warnings, Cautions and Notes Pay special attention to information provided in warnings, cautions, and notes accompanied by these icons: A WARNING indicates a procedure or situation that, if not avoided, could result in serious injury or death to the user. A CAUTION indicates any situation or technique that could cause damage to the product, and could subsequently result in...

Halcyon Explorer, Proteus & Apollo Lighting Systems Halcyon Lighting Overview 4 21 w HID Light Head Operation g low HID Light Head Operation 11 Halcyon Power Systems 13 Troubleshooting Your Halcyon Light 18 Halcyon NiMH Battery FAQ 22 Appendex 1: System Burn Times 25 Appendex 2: Halcyon Warranty Information 26

Congratulations on your purchase of a Halcyon primary light. At Halcyon we appreciate the faith your choice places in our products. Like the rest of the Halcyon line, the Explorer, Proteus and Apollo lights were created out of a very real need for a lighting instrument capable of withstanding the rigorous demands of exploration diving. Formed by some of the world's leading explorers, Halcyon is dedicated to establishing a link between active underwater explorers and the manufacture of precision diving equipment. Who better than leading explorers to design and test your life support...

Explorer, Proteus and Apollo light canisters are designed to be mounted on a diver's waist belt, while the hands-free Goodman-style light head allows you maximum dexterity during the dive. Manufactured from a single piece of black Delrin, the tough Goodman-style head allows for hands-free operation while sitting cleanly on top of the diver's hand. The fully adjustable handle is hard-coated aluminum and can be ordered with an optional reserve knife Lighting Systems Features •True sealed Delrin lid design; completely isolates battery compart- ment from cord and light head •Battery and lid...

High Intensity Discharge lamps produce a brilliant white light while drawing a fraction of the power of a halogen lamp. HID has quickly become the standard for exploration-grade lighting systems. Halcyon's Explorer, Proteus, and Apollo lights require very little attention beyond the care given to a halogen light. Although it produces 5% of its output when first ignited, the HID light requires a few seconds (usually 15-20) to produce full output. Also, if power to the lamp is lost or turned off (such as with an underwater pluggable cord), the light ballast must be allowed a brief period to...

performance or cause premature failures. If necessary, clean the lamp by wiping with a lint-free towel. Any interaction with the bulb should be conducted very carefully. Bulbs break easily when handled improperly and While HID bulbs last considerably longer than halogen bulbs, you should be aware of several characteristics that indicate a bulb is approaching the end of its lifespan. Initial symptoms of end-of-life are characterized by low light output and/or intermittent starting. Visual signs include blackening at the ends of the arc tube and electrode tip deterioration. Note that HID...

allows for quick focusing and eliminates the need for an external lock-down screw. The entire range of focus requires less than .75 revolutions. Halcyon's fixed-beam lOw option provides the power of a lOw light in a very rugged and compact package. The fixed-beam light is designed around an MR-11 HID bulb that burns bright and white with a six-degree spot. Video Light heads Halcyon's Apollo series are available with dual/single lamp HID and HMI light heads. Dual head Apollo systems are ready for mounting on housing arms with standard hardware. The HMI lamp is truly an underwater motion...

2i watt HID Bulb Replacement Should the bulb in your Halcyon 21 watt HID light become damaged, it can be easily replaced by following these simple steps: 1. Remove the Goodman handle and reflector assembly from the light head. 2. Carefully remove the bulb cover (test tube) from the slug assembly. Pull the cover straight off; a twisting action is more likely to break the glass tube. It is advisable to use a protective barrier such as a leather glove or heavy rag to protect your hand from a possible break in the glass lamp cover. Be espe- cially careful with the HID bulb as care needs to be...

7. Place the Goodman head assembly back onto the light head, focusing the light to a tight beam and locking down the screw. 18 watt HID Bulb Replacement Should the bulb in your Halcyon 18 watt HID become damaged, it can be easily replaced by following these simple steps: 1. Remove the Goodman handle and reflector assembly from the light head. 2. Carefully remove the lamp cover (test tube) from the slug assembly. Pull the cover straight off; a twisting action is more likely to break the glass tube. It is advisable to use a protective barrier such as a rag to protect your hand from a possible...

io watt HID Light Head Operation Halcyon's 10 watt HID light head encases the bulb, lens, ballast and reflector in a very tough, focusable Delrin body. The daylight-quality HID bulb is attached directly to the ballast to increase positive ignition and bulb The 10 watt HID Light head is adjustable from a flood to a tight spot, or any spread in between. Beam focus is adjusted by the knurled, integrated knob at the back of the light head, eliminating the need for a lock-down screw. The entire range of focus requires less than .75 revolutions. Do not attempt to force the action past the...

the screwdriver to make sure the ring is properly seated (Figures 6, 7). 4. Test for leakage in a vessel of water before diving. Explorer, Proteus and Apollo Canister and Lid Take the time to inspect the O-ring on the canister lid before every dive. The O-ring should be free of grit or dirt and should not have any signs of damage. Remove the O-ring from the lid and wipe it down with a clean cloth before every dive. The lid O-ring does not require any lubrication. The O-ring groove on the lid should also be cleaned of any dirt or debris. Be careful not to damage the sealing surface on the...