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The Gladius is the most innovative Tactical
Illumination Tool
to Arrive on the Scene
The
Gladius is the most innovative tactical illumination tool ever to arrive
on the scene. This water-resitant, illumination tool is designed primarily
for handheld use, but still robust enough for weapons mounted applications.
It is powered by two 3-volt lithium batteries and has a total runtime
of 90 minutes. The Gladius is designed from the ground up to be
immersed into the realities of close quarter conflict and should significantly
enhance the capabilities of those operating in Low Light environments.
The Gladius is born
of years of operational and low light training experience.
The unique
capabilities of this feature rich package simply outclass the competition.
The Gladius flashlight is a leading edge technology tool designed specifically
for professionals who go in harms way on a regular basis. Designed to
satisfy the needs of operational personnel, this light is the future
of
low light conflict held in your hand. Front to back, inside and out this
light has performance written all over it.
Featuring
- Strobe
Capability
- Thermal Management
- Superb Fit &
Finish
- High Intensity
Output
- Excellent balance
and ergonomics
- Exceptional Beam
Quality
- Multi-Function
Capabilities
- Durability For
Combat Applications
- Intelligent Power
Management System
- Extended Runtime
Illumination Tools Not Just To See Anymore
Traditionally, flashlights
have been used to navigate, search for contraband or important evidence,
identity and classify threats, and in some cases serve as impact wea-pons.
In the past several years there has been a strong undercurrent that
has
been largely generated by the teaching staff at Strategos International
in applying handheld and weapon mounted white light tools in an important
new role; that is, deliberately disorienting seen and even unseen threats.
The Gladius features
a revolutionary intelligent electronics package. With the embedded
capabilities
of this light, a user can navigate in hostile conditions (adjustable
levels of light), while maintaining the immediate option of activating
the rear
tailcap button for momentary switching. The Constant-On feature and System
Lock-Out are also seam-lessly accessed with the thumb. What really sets
this illumination tool apart from the pack is its incredible
Strobe capability. The strobe rate is set so that many non-compliant
individuals will exhibit the same behaviors desired in any less-lethal
light device. That is, they will turn away, become confused
or frightened, distracted and disoriented.
The individual using
the light is not affected by the strobe, as the majority of the light
energy is directed away from the officer. This whole concept is of critical
importance.
If the officers can carry a device that will generally give them a predictable
edge when forced to close the gap and get "hands on" with an
individual before that individual can formulate a retaliatory response,
it follows that reduced levels of force will be required.
If officers
can deploy other less-lethal options such as Taser, O/C, Baton While the
subject is in the state of disorientation, those tools will have a stronger
and more immediate effect as the subject does not have the opportunity
to prepare mentally or physically for the next impending action on the
officers part.
Bottom
Line:
Law
Enforcement officers, military personnel, professional security and
civilians
concerned with self-defense, will have at their immediate disposal a
tool that will appreciably bring down the level of force required to
subdue many threats encountered in diminished light conditions.
Specifications
Contact Free Switching
The rotating switch uses a revolutionary, totally enclosed, contactless
design which eliminates electrical connections between the tailcap and
the power management system circuitry. Contacts ultimately wear and corrode,
causing intermittent or loss of function. This equates to having a much
more dependable and durable switch in all types of environments.
Unique Tailcap Design
Additionally, the design of the tailcap allows the end user to take the
light to depth without water pressure activating the switch. The switch
design allows pressure equalization inside and outside of the switch and
is not subject to depth restrictions.
Digital Communication
The Gladius features a proprietary system that allows the tailcap switch
to communicate with the intelligent power management system located
in
the front area of the flashlight. This is a first in this category of
lighting tools.
Auto Temperature Control
Within the electronics package of the Gladius is a proprietary feature
that automatically regulates the temperature. If a user neglects to
Lock-out
the tailcap and the light is inadvertently activated causing the temperature
to become excessive, the automatic temperature control feature cuts
the
LED power by 50% (a 30% light reduction), allowing the temperature of
the Gladius to gradually reduce. The light will continue to emit light
at useful levels.
If for some reason the temperature is not reduced and it continues to
increase past a critical temperature threshold, the power sent to the
LED is automatically terminated to protect the LED and battery from being
damaged. In an emergency, this shutdown mode can be reset, by turning
the light OFF and back ON. The light will remain ON for 15 seconds and
then shutdown again if the temperature is still too high.
You will also note this feature is activated when the light is placed
on Constant ON for more than a few minutes (ambient temperature dependent).
Due to the high light output of this light, heat is generated. The light
will auto-dim and then cool. Simply cycle the tailcap switch to reactivate
full-power output.
Low Battery Indication
The Gladius uses two 3-volt Lithium CR123A batteries. Run-time
of the battery can vary greatly depending on the type of usage and dependent
on ambient temperature conditions. When the battery life reaches a pre-determined
point it will begin a process of two noticeable, consecutive, rapid
pulses
every 15 seconds. This low battery indication is active for the Momentary
and Constant-ON modes only.
Runtime
Approximately 90 minutes of full power output PLUS an additional gradually
reducing light output @ full pwr and 400+ hrs @ lowest setting. (apprx
0.8 lumens)
Storage Temperature Range of the Flashlight
w/o Batteries
40°C(-40°F) to +66°C (+150°F)
Temperature Specifications (battery)
Storage: -20°C ( -4°F) to 45°C (113°F) storage
Operating: -40°C (-40°F) to 48°C (120°F) operating
Battery Type
CR123A
Camera Battery
ANSI: 5018LC
IEC: CR17345
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