Jet-II Q5

[ernsanada]

I just received the Jet-II Q5 from Bug Out Gear.

You have to be a CPF Member to get this special price of $69.95.

There also is a thread on the Jet-II on CPFMP

Shipping was very fast, 3 days to Socal.

Uses a CREE 7090 XR-E (Q5 bin).

Input Voltage: 0.7-4.2V

Functions: Two Modes:

1. Advanced Mode 100%-Strobe(15hz)-10%-20%-30%-40%-50%-60%-70%-80%-90%-SOS(100%)-SOS(5%)
STANDBY(flashes once at 5% brightness every 6 seconds when in standby mode).

2. Daily Mode 100%-5%-(12Hz)Strobe. With memory function each level.

Reverse clickie.

The Fit and finish is excellent. T6061 Aircraft Grade Aluminum Alloy.

The Type III Hard Anodize is very good. A little mis-match of color.

Sapphire lens.

Comes with lanyard, extra o-rings, rear rubber switch cover and diffuser.

Cree Module, rear.

Rear switch, inside.

Fits AW's RCR123 snug.

Diffuser on.

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In these beam shots I'm using the Jet-II Q5 and Lumapower D-Mini 1st Gen. Q2 SMO

Left, Jet-II Q5 SMO. Right, Lumapower D-Mini 1st Gen. Q2 SMO

Left, Jet-II Q5 SMO. Right, Lumapower D-Mini 1st Gen. Q2 SMO

I also took lux readings of both lights. These are the lux readings I got. I am using a Meterman LM631 Light Meter measured at 1 meter. I waited 2 minutes before taking the readings. I am using AW's Protected RCR123's which were fully charged.

Jet-II Q5 SMO RCR123 - 4070 lux @ 1 meter

Lumapower D-Mini 1st Gen. Q2 SMO - 6,000 lux @ 1 meter

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Jet-II Q5 SMO RCR123 @ 87"

Lumapower D-Mini 1st Gen. Q2 SMO

Jet-II Q5 SMO RCR123 @ 87" Stepped down exposure.

Lumapower D-Mini 1st Gen. Q2 SMO

Left, Jet-II Q5 SMO RCR123. Right, Lumapower D-Mini 1st Gen. Q2 SMO @ 87"

Left, Jet-II Q5 SMO RCR123. Right, Lumapower D-Mini 1st Gen. Q2 SMO @ 87" Stepped down exposure.

 

[curry__muncha]

Thanks for the review!!

picture are a thousand words! Thanks for ALL the pics! =].

would you happen to know the (claimed) lumen output of LumaPower D Mini?

 

[daveman]

Thanks for the review, Ernsanada. Can you possibly post the Jet next to a P1 or P2D for beam comparison?

 

[nanotech17]

finally Ern,you got yours.
nice photos as usual but i'm eyeing yours MT-1 drop ins

 

[Cuso]

Is that Q2 D-mini owning the Jet Q5?? Or is the Jet not being driven hard enough??

 

[nanotech17]

as per the specs it's driven the Q5 at 750mA

 

[Calineczka]

Many thx for review!
Can You measure current consumption (from battery) in LOW/HIGH mode?
Please... ;-)

 

[Jay T]

With my Jet II using a 3V batery.

Doing some basic math.

3 Volt x .82 amps = 2.46 Watts drawn from the battery.

Let's assume an 88% efficient Converter
2.46 x .88 = 2.2 watts free for the LED.

Now if the forward voltage of the Q5 is say 3.5v
2.2watts / 3.5 v = 628ma being fed to the LED.

I think this is all correct.

As for low mode I just measured .04A. Note at this time the battery is down to 2.9v. It was just over 3V when when I did my measurements yesterday, I took the light to work last night and played with it a bit. (the pic was from yesterday)

Anyone else notice the threads are square, never saw that before.

 

[9volt]

The tail threads on my L1 are like that. I think it looks cool

 

[Jay T]

The tail threads on my L1 are like that. I think it looks cool

It does look different, Probably harder to damage. When I saw it I didn't know if it was a bug or a feature.

 

[Zefiryn]

Mine shows :

CR123 3V 950mA 4700lux/1m
RCR123 3V 780mA 4600lux/1m
RCR123 3.6V 500mA 5100lux/1m

Tryed it with AA enelooop, it was little tricky as I don't have
AA body for it. But results are very promissing:

AA eneloop 1.2V 950mA 3600lux/1m

 

[Calineczka]

Many many THX ;-)
Please, check current too in LOW mode(for me very intresting its max working time with small current consumption)

 

[TITAN1833]

Many many THX ;-)
Please, check current too in LOW mode(for me very intresting its max working time with small current consumption)

I think he has 0.04 A in low mode.:thumbsup:

 

[Calineczka]

...thx, but Im electronic, I need "I measure", no "I think" :thumbsup:
Anybody can measure current consumption form accu/battery in LOW mode?BIG PLEASE

 

[Zefiryn]

...thx, but Im electronic, I need "I measure", no "I think" :thumbsup:
Anybody can measure current consumption form accu/battery in LOW mode?BIG PLEASE

Here we go:

CR123 3V 50mA 290lux/1m
RCR123 3V 40mA 300lux/1m
RCR123 3.6V 30mA 310lux/1m
AA eneloop 1.2V 120mA 280lux/1m

 

[Calineczka]

BIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGGGGG THX !!!
:thumbsup:

 

[ernsanada]

The Diffuser has threads.

The Diffuser screws on to the battery tube.

 

[ernsanada]

Bruner on EDCF asked me a CR123 sized battery can fit inside the diffuser. If it can the next step would be to find somebody to make him a cap.


I have a Surefire CR123.

Looks like it might fit.

She fits!

The diffuser with battery stored inside will fit. I would not recommend this because you can cause damage to the Cree Emitter.

A cap should work.

Needs this threading.

 

[LG&M]

The threads look like Acme threads they are stronger and don't cross as easily. Nice touch. :twothumbs

 

[V8TOYTRUCK]

Niceeee light...


How does it throw compared to a P1D CE?