Petzl Introduces Lightweight, Ultra-Compact LED Headlamp
Petzl America Product AnnouncementFlashlightNews.org - 11/30/2006
Lightweight headlamp can be worn on the head, around wrist or neck
Petzl e+LITE Headlamp
CLEARFIELD, Ut. - Petzl has introduced a new lightweight and ultra-compact headlamp designed especially for emergency and backpacking use. The new e+LITE headlamp feature three white LEDs, one red LED, and is powered by lithium cells to insure dependability under a wide range of temperature and weather extremes.
Total dependability for years in all conditions:
- Resistant to extreme temperatures : -30°C to +60°C (-22°F to +140°F).
- Always ready for use with a shelf life of up to 10 years.
- Waterproof down to -1 m.
- Sold with its own protective carrying case.
- Can be used in potentially explosive atmospheres (see certification specifications).
- Compact and ultra-light (27 g) - always carry it with you.
- Designed to prevent accidental operation : switch can be locked.
Performance lighting:
- Plenty of light for common tasks : shines up to 19 m.
- Can shine up to 4 nights in a row (45 hours).
- Easy to operate.
- Strobe mode.
Easy to use:
- Can be worn on the head, around wrist or neck or can be attached to thin-edged articles with integrated clip.
- Light source can be oriented 360°.
- Red light helps preserve night vision.
Certification:
CE Ex II 3GD Eex ic IIC T6, Ex tD A22, IP6X T85°C X
Technical specifications:
3 white LEDs and 1 red LED.
2 lighting levels: economy and maximum.
White and red strobe modes.
Lithium CR2032 batteries (included).
Weight: 27 g including batteries (0.95 oz).
Weight of headlamp + batteries + case: 46 g.
Equipped with clip system and removable strap.
Light source rotates 360° on ball joint.
Waterproof down to -1 m.
10 year guarantee.
About Petzl America:
Petzl America is the U.S. division of Petzl, headquartered in France. For over 50 years, Petzl has been developing innovative tools and techniques used by those entering the vertical world. Today, the Petzl brand is closely associated with adventure, exploration, rescue, and many notable exploits in the worlds of rock climbing and alpinism. Petzl's line of headlamps and climbing equipment has won numerous Editors' Choice awards from leading outdoor industry publications, including the 2006 Backpacker's Editors' Choice Award for the TIKKA XP headlamp. Petzl products can be found in outdoor specialty shops and premium sporting goods retailers around the world.
For more information go to www.petzl.com.