UvBeast V3 365nm Instruction Manual

uvBeast.com

UV Flashlight

Model V3 365nm MINI

Instructions&User

Guide

uvBeast

11923 NE Sumner St •STE 635709

Portland, Oregon 97250 •USA •Tel: 503-568-1586

Email: support@uvbeast.com

W A R N I N G !

DO NOT shine UV in the eyes, nor

use irresponsibly. Adult use and

supervision only.

Table of Contents

UV Light WARNING.................................................................1

Quick Start...............................................................................2

Important Notice [setting your expectations].............................3

Battery Installation....................................................................4

Batteries and Accessories Included................................................4

How to charge.................................................................................5

USB-C.............................................................................................5

Features...................................................................................7

Specifications...........................................................................8

Care and Maintenance.............................................................9

Battery Safety .................................................................................9

Troubleshooting .....................................................................10

LEDs are not coming on................................................................10

UV emission appears to be not all that strong (i.e. weak UV).......11

Light getting “dim” .........................................................................11

I have OTHER issues....................................................................11

Using UV Light....................................................................... 12

Getting Best Results .....................................................................12

What Can the uvBeast Be Used for? ............................................12

Technical Section................................................................... 15

How it all works?...........................................................................15

What difference does the higher power from uvBeast make?.......15

Spectral Quality.............................................................................16

U S E R G U I D E

UV Light WARNING

Do NOT shine UV light directly into eyes. Do

not use UV light irresponsibly. Adult

supervision only.

U S E R G U I D E

Quick Start

Unscrew the tail cap as

shown. Take care not to

damage the O-rings.

You should apply some

lubrication to the threads and O-

rings to prolong their life

Remove and discard the

battery insulation cover.

NOTE: This may be affixed to

the inside of the tail cap

Charging procedure. (With the

battery inserted into the flashlight) Connect

the supplied USB-C cable to the flashlight

port and to a power source at another end.

Then press the flashlight ON button to

begin charging which completes when

the indicator light changes color

Ensure battery is fitted with

+ve end facing the LED head

i.e. the button end facing the

LED head. NOTE: Battery must

be orientated correctly

Thanks for your purchase!

uvBeast V3 365nm MINI. This is the same professional class

as the V3 models but in miniature. This is a super portable

and super convenient V3 package which offers a smaller form

factor whilst retaining as much of the V3 365nm UV power as

possible. Yes it’s small, but don’t let that fool you. It certainly

packs a UV punch!

Small –Portable –Ultra convenient –Fast

charging - yet insane V3 365nm power!

In short you’ve made a wise choice. You’ve just moved into

the next class from 390nm UV –and with a Lithium-ion

rechargeable power source the V3 365nm MINI can support a

newer tech LED to give you more UV power, more range,

and more UV intensity than most other market examples.

And the Li-ion battery being rechargeable will save you

massive costs over non-rechargeable. We know. We’ve read

and listened to all your gripes about the small form factor

365nm UV models available currently on the market.

Important Notice [setting your

expectations]

As soon as you turn the uvBeast on you may say, “Hey this

is not very bright” – but UV can never be described as bright.

Please remember this device emits majority Dark Light (or

light that is not visible). So although you can’t see the full

ultraviolet beam, it is there! Just point it towards your area of

interest and you’ll begin to see objects fluoresce. As proof

that your purchase works as it should and is emitting

majority Dark Light, included are spectral graphs that show

you how much Dark Light is being emitted –please see the

Technical Section if you’re interested.

You may contact us at support@uvbeast.com

This is the same

professional class

as the V3 models

but in miniature.

Battery Installation

PLEASE NOTE: When unscrewing the tail cap section please

do so carefully and slowly so as to not damage the O-rings.

NOTE: O-rings are already fitted to the uvBeast at the threads.

These seal the uvBeast from dust, moisture, and water.

Spare O-rings are inside the internal packaging ;-)

PLEASE NOTE [OTHERWISE YOU MAY THINK

YOUR DEVICE IS DEFECTIVE]:

The Li-ion cell will be found already inside your uvBeast V3

365nm MINI. However, for transportation you’ll notice a thin

white disc covering the end of the cell (between the cell and

the inside tail cap) –sometimes it can get affixed to the

inside tail cap. Please discard this, as its only function is to

prevent parasitic drain and circuit connection during transit.

(Also, please note that the Li-ion cell will arrive semi-charged,

and may need further charging). So on first start it's always

best to fully charge the cell otherwise you may think the unit is

defective. For future reference, the positive end of the cell is

inserted first into the barrel i.e. the positive end must face the

LED head while the negative end faces the tail cap).

Batteries and Accessories Included

PLEASE NOTE: For your future reference only button-top

18650 Li-ion should be used (not flat-top). This is due to

variation in other 18650 types which may or may not work in

the device.

Some quick info on the battery. We’ll only really convey

what’s most important. Each of the cells is designated as

“protected”. This means that there is a PCB fitted to the

battery which prevents the cell from two events happening:

(1) Over-charging the cell, and (2) Over-discharging the cell.

Both can damage the cell and adversely affect long-term

performance.

The li-ion cell can be charged between 300 to 500 times as

given by industry benchmarks, but this is also acknowledged

Please discard the

battery insulation

plastic disc found

between the battery

and the inside tail

cap (sometimes it

can affixed to the

inside tail cap)

18650 Lithium-ion

3.7v Protected

PCB Cell

(2600mAh

capacity)

to be conservative and so you may even achieve up to 700 to

1000. These are known as “charge cycles” where one-cycle is

equivalent to fully charging the cell and then fully discharging

the cell. To further optimize the full working life of the 18650

cell it is better practice to charge the cell when it is about 80%

depleted rather than fully depleted, although full depletion

with a “protected” cell is however still acceptable.

For those of you who just might have geek-ish inclinations,

the supplied cells are not “true” or pure ICR types (i.e.

lithium-cobalt), since they also have good amounts of Nickel

and Manganese (similar to INR and IMR) in them, more so

than the older or more prevalent lithium-cobalt type (ICR).

You really have made a wise choice. The Li-ion cell is often

hailed as the “cell of the future” due to its relatively high

voltage and its ability to sustain discharge at relatively high

voltage levels. So any flashlight using a Li-ion cell is a good

indication that there’s serious power on tap. But, the number

one advantage is that being rechargeable they’ll save you a

large cost outlay on non-rechargeable cells, bringing down the

total-cost-of-ownership of a flashlight to very low levels.

Especially when you consider they’ll last for years to come,

after which you simply buy a new set to start the lifetime-cycle

again.

How to charge

Note that there are two accessories including for use when

charging: (1) A USB-C cable, and, (2) A USB mains power

adapter (optional to use).

Using the USB-C cable supplied connect one end to the on-

board charge port just under the LED head, and connect the

other USB end to a power source. Then PRESS THE

FLASHLIGHT on/off BUTTON TO THE ON

POSITION. Charging will begin and completes when the

charge light indicator changes color. For fastest charging

(optional) use the supplied mains adapter and connect the

adapter to a mains supply power socket.

USB-C

The charge cable is a USB-C type. This is the next generation

progression from micro-USB. Micro-USB is used by many

older design flashlights. The distinct advantage of USB-C over

micro-USB is much faster charging time. You’ll notice this is

far more convenient with regards to charging times, and USB-

C is a more robust mechanism than its micro-USB

predecessor. USB-C cables from other devices are suitable for

use with the uvBeast 365nm MINI.

Features

Professional grade 365nm UV

High intensity 365nm UV (with high flux density)

Capable Under Interior/Ambient Lighting

Small convenient pocket-fit form factor

On board battery charging (eliminates the need to remove the

battery and eliminates the need for a separate charger)

Faster time-to-charge using newer USB-C (and optional use of

mains adapter)

Your uvBeast V3 Power Pack Edition includes the accessories

you need so it’s ready-to-use straight out of the box. Note:

Some models may vary with the following accessories. It

includes:

(1) USB-C cable,

(2) USB mains adapter to connect to a mains power supply (use of this is

optional),

(3) A 18650 button-top lithium-ion rechargeable cell, 3.7 volts, 2600mAh

capacity with PROTECTED PCB (to prevent over charging and over

discharging), and,

(4) Two spare O-rings (NOTE: O-rings are already fitted)

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