For a flashlight under 6 long, the Nitecore TM28 Tiny Monster Rechargeable boasts an impressive list of capabilities, including a 6000-lumen maximum output, a minimum setting that will run for more than 40 days, and an OLED text display of the torch s vital signs.
Its head has four white Cree XHP35 HI LED emitters that shine at five output levels, plus location beacon, SOS, and disorientating strobe. The low output is ideal for reading or rummaging in a pack, while the turbo mode is designed for search and rescue efforts that require the brightest possible illumination. You ll know the status of your TM28 without having to decipher a code of blinking LEDs because the text display shows brightness level, battery level and voltage, remaining runtime, charging status, and operating temperature. A single, intelligent two-stage push button switch controls all the output and mode functions in an easy-to-use interface.
The aluminum alloy housing has a hard-anodized black finish to resist corrosion and scratches. The emitter lens has anti-reflective coatings on both sides and is tempered to be resistant to breaking and scratching. This durable light is impact-resistant to 5 and submersible to 6.6 . To help prevent over-heating, hardened heat-dissipating fins are machined into the head. Protection circuitry also prevents heat damage by monitoring the temperature and will automatically step-down the output or shut off the light if it gets too hot. There s a lockout function to prevent the light from being turned on accidentally while in transport or storage, and the four 18650 batteries recharge on-board, using intelligent circuitry that knows just how much juice they need.
Light Performance
- Min: 2 lumens
- Low: 320 lumens
- Med: 1000 lumens
- High: 2300 lumens
- Turbo: 6000 lumens (when using IMR batteries)
- 4 x Cree XHP35 HI LEDs
- Smooth PDOT aluminum reflector optimizes available light and minimizes light loss
- Bright center cone of light with large, dimmer peripheral ring
- Emergency SOS beacon automatically cycles through Morse-code sequence
- Disorientating strobe-mode
- Flashing signal beacon
Switching
- Location: Handle
- Type: Two-stage push button
- Momentary and constant-on modes
- Click switch to activate Turbo mode
- Press switch half-way to select output level
- Click while on any output to turn off
- At any output, half-press and hold to activate turbo output, half-press again to return to previous output
- Intelligent switch remembers last output selected
- Rapid double-click to activate strobe. While in strobe-mode, press button half-way to activate SOS, press again for signal beacon
- Dual lock-out functions prohibit accidental activation
OLED Display
- Provides constant feedback on state of light
- Displays selected lumen output and intensity level
- Temperature feedback to prevent over-heating
- Provides approximate remaining runtime
- Shows charging state and voltage
- Display function button provides real-time information
Construction Details
- Lightweight and durable aluminum alloy housing
- Corrosion and scratch-resistant type III hard-anodized finish
- Impact-resistant to 5
- IPX8-rated, waterproof and submersible to 6.6
- Dual-sided anti-reflective coated and tempered glass emitter lens
- Stainless steel bezel protects lens against drops and impacts
- 1/4 -20 socket to mount on tripod to use as hands-free area lighting
- Flat tailcap allows light to be stood with head facing up
- Hardened, heat-diffusion fins help prevent over-heating
- Charging port cover maintains IPX8-rating
- Square anti-roll head
Electronics Details
- Integrated power indicator
- Voltage detection system optimizes charge time
- Over-charge protection prevents damage to batteries
- Over-heat circuitry steps output down to prevent damage
- Charging port: Charge batteries without reong from flashlight
Nitecore TM28 Specs
General
Lumen Output | 18650: 5 Levels: 2 to 6000 Lumens |
Illumination Source | 4 x LED |
In the Box
- Nitecore TM28 Tiny Monster Rechargeable LED Flashlight
- 4 x IMR 18650 Batteries
- Holster
- Lanyard
- Spare O-Ring
- Charging Adapter & Cable
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