New Pila / Parat PL 4 light

[AardvarkSagus]

Not entirely certain if this goes in General or LED, but for what it's worth I just found out about a new Parat light (by Pila) that looks quite intriguing:

Parat PL 4

This one looks quite intriguing to me. What do you guys think?

If police officers' safety is of concern – PL 4 duty-light is the answer!



PL 4 'Polizeilampe' is the day-to-day duty light developed in response to specific demands received
from European Police Forces with the objective to greatly increase the safety of police officers on patrols
including when operating in areas where explosive gases might be present (Zone 2, ATEX 94/9/EG).


Tested and approved by police units, PL 4 fulfils all operational
requirements including tactical handgun shooting -

Reinforced polycarbonate housing

Bright LED light rated at 170 lumens

Four selectable Functions set by rotating bezel – Modes are
activated by press/release silent tail-switch (no click!):

1. Safe Storage – OFF (no power consumption).
2. Rapid Situation Assessment – Off  temporary ON 100% light
3. Self-defence / Immobilising – Off  temporary FAST STROBE
4. Working Light – ON, 100% light  10% light, constant (toggle).

Asynchronous fast strobe for complete disorientation.

'Low Battery' warning (blinking red LED)

'Click' sensing and visual mode alignment indicator (red LED)

Continuous operation at 100% light around 5 hours and over
25 hours at 10% light with one battery set.

Automatic 'power save mode' if flashlight is not used.

Powered by 4 x standard alkaline (AA) or 4 x rechargeable NiMH
batteries.

'Speed-loading' battery cartridge for quick battery replacement.

Drop resistant and waterproof to 1 m.

Lanyard attachment with automatic safety release

Overall length 192 mm. Handle oval shape (39 mm x 33 mm).

Weight excluding batteries – around 168 grams

Specifications:

Housing : Reinforced polycarbonate, black

Dimensions :
- 192 mm length
- 52 mm diameter at bezel
- Diameter handle oval – 39mm x 33mm
Weight : Around 169 grams (excluding batteries)

Light Source : High Power Quality LED (Cree)

Light output : Around 170 lumens (peak); around 20 lumens in dim mode

Operation Time : Around 5 hours at 100% or > 25 hours at 10%, continuous.

ATEX Certification : Gas Zone 2, II 3G Ex nA IIC T2


Others:
• CE, RoHS and REACH compliant
• Battery Indicator (red LED, blinking when low on batteries)
• Speed-loading battery compartment with polarity indication
• Quick release rubber ring for attaching lanyard.
• Patent Pending and Registered Design

 

[supes]

Finally a worthy replacement for the good old Streamlight 4AA Propoly maybe?

 

[dudemar]

Yes, the light looks very nice. I would definitely put down the cash to buy one!

The NASIR had a zero (well... almost zero) response here on CPF :shakehead, so hopefully this one gets more attention.

 

[AardvarkSagus]

I'm quite intrigued at the fact that it uses the bezel to change modes. I like their choices of modes too. I just wonder if the adjustable output mode is ramping or presets.

 

[Phaserburn]

Very cool looking light. I wonder about price and availability...?

 

[Blindasabat]

Sounds like just 100% & 10% with "toggle" between those two levels.

I'm quite intrigued at the fact that it uses the bezel to change modes. I like their choices of modes too. I just wonder if the adjustable output mode is ramping or presets.

 

[dudemar]

Very cool looking light. I wonder about price and availability...?

I sent a message to Pila USA, will post as soon as I hear from them.

I love how they integrated the Pila head cutouts onto the PL4. Friggin' sweet...

 

[dudemar]

Just received a reply:

"The Parat lights must be ordered in quantities of 100 (per model). If you
are still interested, let me know and I will get you pricing. The first
batch of Polizeilampes is scheduled to come off the production line in mid
December."

Ken (of Pila USA) replied to me back in April 20th on whether it would be available on an individiual basis:

"Generically, bulk means no packaging, it will come in a plastic bubble wrap pouch. So you can buy one. I still have no stock while I wait for some clarification on what is available and what is not."

...but that was back in April. I wrote to Pila in HK as well to see what kind of response I'll get.

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[Phaserburn]

Any news?

:tired:

 

[dudemar]

I've been so busy with everything the past month I forgot to update this thread.

Here's a part of a letter I received from Urs Baeumle (Mr. Pila), regarding the PL4 and NASIR Illuminator:

PL 4 'Polizeilampe' is in production and the first batch is expected to be shipped early January 2010. PL 4 has been specially designed in accordance to requests received from European Police units. Like for Pila, individual customers may order PL 4 from our representatives or from us directly (if we do not have an agent in the customer's country).

PL 4 is electronically advanced and it took us over one year for development. Customers who have field tested PL 4 and we are pleased with the final results. The retail price PL 4 will be worldwide the same and competitive so that police units, individual Cops and security personnel can afford the light.




...and this last bit is about the NASIR:





NASIR – the illuminator is a proven GL2 with LED emitter but with a special IR filter mounted. Yes, NASIR can be supplied with a GL3 and in the near future with GL4. For GL2 and GL3 NASIR, the target illumination distance will remains the same.

The Picatinny mount is made to Milspecs and tested accordingly. The Picatinny mount fits GL2, GL3 and GL4. NASIR are made for European defence contractors and available also to law enforcement departments. NASIR is not offered to the public.

There were discussions and statements made by different flashlight vendors that LED emitters cannot be used with IR filters because of limited IR content; NASIR proves them wrong.


That last point really got the hook in me. I'm impressed because I don't know of any other LED light that can pull this off.

 

[AardvarkSagus]

Awesome information there Dudemar!

Yes, NASIR can be supplied with a GL3 and in the near future with GL4.

You do realize what that part means don't you? I personally can't wait for SHOT...

 

[dudemar]

No problem!:thumbsup:

You do realize what that part means don't you? I personally can't wait for SHOT...

Yes it's exciting news, but I don't mean to get your hopes up: unfortunately the NASIR is not available to the public for purchase. It is law enforcement/military only.

CPF members Madecov and Pete Broccolo are police officers (and big Pila users), so once they get their hands on one I'm sure they'll get around to sharing a review of it...

 

[AardvarkSagus]

I know that. I was implying other, public available information that was to be inferred from that little statement...

 

[dudemar]

After reading your post from this thread I caught on...

Yes a LED for the GL4 would be totally sweet.

 

[AardvarkSagus]

 

[dudemar]

:huh2:

 

[AardvarkSagus]

Merely implying you may be on the right track and I might know something about it...



...or not.

 

[dudemar]

Been a while since we last heard anything about the PL4.

Anyone pick one up yet?

 

[AardvarkSagus]

I haven't heard anything new out of Pila in a while. Never managed to get a Parat to review either.

 

[american lockpicker]

Where can I buy one at?