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1x Q5-WC 3-Mode 0~100% Module (sku.11074)

Construction
This is a value priced P60 compatible drop-in module which fits in lights such as the SureFire 6P. It also fits in most of the UltraFire or similar lights which run on a single 18650 or 17670 cells. The reflector has a medium textured reflector which is very well finished, it's just slightly off-center with the emitter. The emitter and electronics are housed in a separate module which screws on the back of the reflector. There's a rubber washer placed between them to prevent a short circuit between the "+" and "-" solder pads on the emitter. The emitter is soldered onto a octagonal PCB. All parts of the module fit together very well.

Output

Although this module is advertised as a 3 mode module with an adjustable brightness ramping mode, it is in fact much more. The beam profile produced is quite nice, a smooth spot good for general use. Color temperature is slightly on the warm side. Take note that although this is meant to be a P60 compatible module, it doesn't work well with 2x CR123 or 2x 16340 cells which is why it's rated at 3.7V only. This means that if you plan to use it in a SureFire 6P, you will need to use a 17670 cell. You can actually run this module up to 2x 16340 cells totaling 8.4V input voltage from freshly charged cells. However you should not use the module at the high/100% levels as this will cause the emitter to be severely over-driven. Doing so you will see a noticeable tint shift to blue and output drops by half. Here is the breakdown of available modes.

Notes:
- Group selection is cyclical.
- Memory feature is available for all of the Modes. This means that whenever the light is left off for more than 1 second, the light will turn on the previously used level. Instructions below are for a reverse clicky switch. Memory feature still works after battery changes.
- A half press basically means turning off for less than 1 second, then on again.

Group #1: Low > High
Leave on Low, after 3 seconds light blinks twice. Half-press within 2 seconds of blinks goes to Group #2.

Group #2: High > Medium > Tactical Strobe
Leave on Medium, after 3 seconds light blinks twice. Half-press within 2 seconds of blinks goes to Group #3.

Group #3: User-defined brightness setting (ie. 0-100% ramping)
Leave on, after 3 seconds light blinks twice. Switch off for between 1 to 2 seconds of blinks goes to Group #4.
A half-press at any other time in Group #3 ramps up brightness. During ramping sequence, light blinks at 50% and 100% as a reminder.
Switch off for more than 1 second sets brightness level.

Group #4: Low > Medium > High > Tactical Strobe > "..-" (U.) Blink Sequence > "...---..." (S.O.S.) Blink Sequence
Leave on Low, after 3 seconds light blinks twice. Half-press within 2 seconds of blinks goes to Group #5.

Group #5: High > Medium > Low
Leave on Low , after 3 seconds light blinks twice. Half-press within 2 seconds of blinks goes to Group #1.

As you can see from the runtime graphs below, this module actually provides very good runtime. While putting out higher lux numbers than the Fenix T1, runtime is definitely on par. The regulation is pretty decent from a 3.7V input voltage source. PWM is used to control the lower brightness levels, and the rapid pulsing effect is noticeable when waving the the light around but not under normal use of illuminating objects.


Conclusion

The Good - Well made and good value for the price considering the variety of modes available. Good regulation and runtime from a 3.7V li-ion cell.

The Bad - Although meant to be a P60 compatible module, it doesn't safely run on the high/100% levels with 2x 16340 or 2x CR123 cells. Number of modes have some redundancy and may be a little much for casual users.

The Relative - Beam has a warm color temperature. PWM used for controlling lower levels may be noticeable to people who are sensitive to such effects.


Gallery (in order of assembly)

Module (front view).

Module (side view).

Module (rear view).


Q5-WC 3-Mode 0~100% Module (sku.11074)
March 31, 2008
Overall
7.5

Construction
    7.0
Output
    7.5
Value
    8.0

Availability
DealExtreme.com
Beam Profile
Medium Spot
Coating
Bare Aluminum
Cost
$16.90
Dimensions
2.8cm long (excluding spring)
2.6cm at widest Ø
Lens
N/A
Light Source
Cree XR-E
Output
1x 18650 2200mAh AW Protected
High Spot 8500 Lux
High Spill 171 Lux
Medium Spot 2880 Lux
Medium Spill 60 Lux
Low Spot 553 Lux
Low Spill 13 Lux
Power
1x 17650
1x 18650
Reflector
Textured Aluminum
Runtime
1x 18650 2200mAh AW Protected
High 01:22 to 50%
Medium 03:41 to 50%
Low 14:23 to 50%
Switch
N/A