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SJACKAL
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Arc Chronology
      #672936 - 09/02/04 05:39 AM

Hi Peter and everyone,

I wonder if there is a Chronology maintained for the Arc lights? That will keep Arc fans in track of what comes before what and the records the developments stages?

I guess this will mean a lot for Arc light fans and collectors.


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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: SJACKAL]
      #672985 - 09/02/04 06:51 AM

If you read the ARC FAQ, all the information you are looking for is there.

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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: mgk65]
      #673003 - 09/02/04 07:09 AM

I think a chronology is different from a FAQ?

Because when I browse throught the buy sell trade column, I always come across stuff like LS first run, LSP, LSHP, etc, etc, leaves me confused.

Another instance is like an Arc AAA might be printed with Limited Edition (1st Gen?)or Premium Edition (recent), or the Arc-P (latest). Its a bit confusing...


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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: SJACKAL]
      #673019 - 09/02/04 07:26 AM

Good idea sjackal.

mgk is correct, the information is contained in the FAQ. Anyone is welcome to compile the information in a different format and share it with the rest of us if they so choose.

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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: Gransee]
      #673031 - 09/02/04 07:41 AM

I see, thanx Peter.

Hopefully someone whose been following and collecting Arc products might compile the information.


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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: SJACKAL]
      #675235 - 09/04/04 05:32 AM

The Arc Company of Tempe, Arizona was started in May of 2001 by Peter Gransee.


The original 'First Run's or 'Rev1's
First announced in June 2001.
This was the first flashlight on the market using a Luxeon Star Low Dome LED.

Also called 'LS1 rev1'.

These have the laser engraving "First Run" and have a 2 piece body (bezel and body secured with Loctite).
Fatter than the current "one piece body". 123 tailcap is fat too.
Came with 123, 1AA, 2AA 'twisty' battery packs. The 1AA was slimmed down later.



ver 0.9
First shipped in December of 2001. Voltage regulated.
Low Dome Luxeon
Retainer optimized for the AA pack.
ARC offered an upgrade to Ver1.0 or a 30$ coupon.
Available in 6 colors White, Cyan, Green, Blue, Red, Amber (and ??2 Orangish Red and Royal Blue ???)

[CCW from front row left, orange/red, blue, red, cyan, amber, green, white]

ver 1.0
March 2002
Redesigned battery retainer
Raised knurling plain
New threads
Improved manufacturing standards
Retainer optimized for AA and 123
New NX05 optics


"Factory Seconds" are announced March 2002

ver 1.1 ?? 2002
123 guide chamfer added to solve 123 crushing problem

ver 1.2 Jul 2002
Retainer optimized for 123 cell
Cleaner HA

Rev 1s have a flat gold positive contact. Later versions have a raised 'button' contact.


LS1 Rev 2 and LS2 Announced August 2002
The models engraved "LS1" are low dome, "LS2" is high dome. The LS2 was the first flashlight on the market to use the Luxeon Star High Dome LED.


Low Dome Luxeon (LS1 rev2)
High Dome Luxeon(LS2)
New one piece housing
Smaller diameter than Rev1
NX05 optics protected behind AR coated lens
New efficient heat sink
Gold raised button contact
1AA bat pack discontinued
1.4v cutoff
New PCB circuit by Dat2Zip
Current regulated
Higher output
Thermally protected
Waterproof
Pricing LS1 Rev2 $120
ver2.1 Flex washer

LS3 (5W 2x123) announced
First flashlight on the market to use the 5 Watt Luxeon Star driven at 2 Watts. Rev2 technology. 2x123 battery. Waterproof.

Kroll clickie announced

Rev 1/2 Hybrids
Announced Sep 2002 Shipped Sep 2002
These look exactly like "First Runs" or Rev1s, but have a Rev 2 heatsink and circuit(Dat2Zip). Lowdome Luxeon.
The only way to tell them apart is to look at the positive battery contact. Hybrids will have a raised button contact, Rev1s will have a flat contact.


There were 2 types of Hybrids made, a 400mA version (actually set for 330mA, mistakenly reported as 400mA), and a 500mA version (actually 400mA, mistakenly reported as 500mA). The 500 version resulted from a wrong resistor being accidentaly installed and was not intended.
The 400s have a green PCB with raised gold positive contact. The 500s have a brown PCB with raised gold positive contact.

LS2 Seconds (SLS2) start shipping Dec 2002

LS1 rev1 Announced to be discontinued Dec 2002

Twisty 123 (P-123) changed to Kroll type (TSP-123)on all models late 2002


LS3 Discontinuation announced before product ships
Small number to be offered in Jan 2003

Lineup Renamed and upgraded to ver 2.1

LS1 rev2 renamed LSL (low dome)
2 grades

LSL aka LSL-S : standard
Low Dome LED with M-N Flux and 3-4 Tint. $120 Retail

LSL-P : premium
Premium version of LSL with P-Q Flux and 3-4 Tint for a brighter beam. $150 Retail

LS2 renamed LSH (high dome)
2 grades

LSH aka LSH-S : standard
High Dome LED with M-N Flux and 3-4 Tint for a more focused and whiter beam. $130 Retail

LSH-P : premium
Premium version of LSH with P-Q Flux and 3-4 Tint for a brighter beam. $160 Retail

Dimensions on all LSL & LSH variations are 3.2" long x .95" diameter and 2.2 ounces with TSP123.

Note: “Second” quality versions (w/o warranty, sold at a discount) are sometimes described by an “S” before the model (ie: Arc SLS)





LSHF-P Announced June 2003. Becomes available in Fall 2003.

Special Edition Arc LSH-P w/Tight Focus Beam High Dome Luxeon LED. Premium built with P or Q flux Luxeon only. Includes TSP-123. Independently tested to produce 22-26 Lumens regulated. This Special Edition design appears the same as the top of the line LSH-P on the outside, but inside uses the "Fraen Low Profile" optic to produce a more tightly focused beam but with less spill. The difference is clearly visible, producing 745 lux vs 614 lux at 3 feet. $160 Retail

The earlier batch had the same engraving as a normal LSH-P, later units had LSHF-P laser engraved.

LS3 Approx 3 dozen units offered Sep 2003


Arc4 (LS4) start shipping Feb 2004

Arc4 Forensic Kit offered

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Arc10
Announced: One glorious day in 20XX
30W Luxeon
Brighter than the sun
Seamless brightness configuration
Endless runtime from single 1AA cell or built in solar chip
Withstands abuse from M1A1 tank

AAAnd..Available in more colors you can find in a candy shop

I wish

Edited by nekomane (09/06/04 03:42 AM)


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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: nekomane]
      #675237 - 09/04/04 05:34 AM

SJACKAL.. How's this?

I am sure there are a couple of mistakes, the whole lineup and naming is a bit confusing. Anyone, please point them out and I will fix them.
There are some things missing like the LSHF-P. I will add those soon.
Will try to upload some photos sometime in the future too.

Edit: the above done

Edited by nekomane (09/05/04 03:40 AM)


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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: nekomane]
      #675259 - 09/04/04 06:21 AM

Nice!

Waiting impatiently for the Arc10

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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: nekomane]
      #675289 - 09/04/04 07:12 AM

Quote:

nekomane said:
SJACKAL.. How's this?

I am sure there are a couple of mistakes, the whole lineup and naming is a bit confusing. Anyone, please point them out and I will fix them.
There are some things missing like the LSHF-P. I will add those soon.
Will try to upload some photos sometime in the future too.




This is amazing!!!


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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: SJACKAL]
      #675418 - 09/04/04 09:30 AM

here's a list i put together awhile back. it needs lots of work so anyone interested in taking this list and updating it, feel free!



Arc LS Series - Models and Variations

The Arc Company of Tempe, Arizona was started in May of 2001 by Peter Gransee.

First Run Model
This was the first flashlight on the market using a Luxeon Star Low Dome LED.
version 0.9 - First shipped in December of 2001. Voltage regulated. 3 battery packs (1x123, 1xAA, 2xAA)
version 1.0 - First shipped in February of 2002. Switched to NX05 optics

Hybrids
These were hybrids of the first and second (Rev2) revision levels of technologies.
400 Hybrid – Bridge between version 1 and version 2, it had the original housing of first version and the new circuit of second version, set for 330mA (mistakenly reported as 400mA)
500 Hybrid – Same as 400 but circuit was set for ~400mA (mistakenly reported as 500mA)

LS1
This was the first total Rev2. $120 Retail
version 2.0 - New current regulated circuit design, thermal circuit breaker, higher output, gold contacts, waterproof, slimmer design, Lexan protected optics, new one piece head design.
version 2.1 - Flex washer (fixes flex failure)

LS2
First flashlight on the market to use the Luxeon Star High Dome LED. Rev2 technology.

LS3
First flashlight on the market to use the 5 Watt Luxeon Star driven at 2 Watts. Rev2 technology. 2x123 battery. Waterproof. Shipped to Arc Fans in January of 2003. Discontinued in favor of longer life emitters and better technology to be used in the 1 watt Arc5 expected for 2004.

LSL ( aka: LSL-S )
Renamed LS1 with v2.1 improvements. Low Dome LED with M-N Flux and 3-4 Tint. $120 Retail
In late 2002, the 1x123 battery pack was changed from the twist design to the TSP (Tail Switch Pack) design on all models. Dimensions on all LSL & LSH variations are 3.2" long x .95" diameter and 2.2 ounces.
Note: “Second” quality versions (w/o warranty, sold at a discount) are sometimes described by an “S” before the model (ie: Arc SLS)

LSH ( aka: LSH-S )
Renamed LS2 with v2.1 improvements. High Dome LED with M-N Flux and 3-4 Tint for a more focused and whiter beam. $130 Retail

LSL-P
Premium version of LSL with P-Q Flux and 3-4 Tint for a brighter beam. $150 Retail

LSH-P
Premium version of LSH with P-Q Flux and 3-4 Tint for a brighter beam. $160 Retail

LSHF-P
Special Edition Arc LSH-P w/Tight Focus Beam High Dome Luxeon LED. Premium built with P or Q flux Luxeon only. Includes TSP-123. Independently tested to produce 22-26 Lumens regulated. This Special Edition design appears the same as the top of the line LSH-P on the outside, but inside uses the "Fraen Low Profile" optic to produce a more tightly focused beam but with less spill. The difference is clearly visible, producing 745 lux vs 614 lux at 3 feet. This model became available in Fall 2003. $160 Retail

Arc4 and Arc4+
1 watt computer driven single battery model. Has “Boost” function which provides an overdrive brightness at 33 Lumens (in the Plus model). New tail switch design provides lower profile, fewer parts and more reliability. Removable pocket clip. 16 brightness levels. Automatic Tint control. New reflector design. 3.2" in length with 1" in diameter head. 2.9 ounces with 123 battery. First became available in Jan 2004. Available in 2 grades, Standard P Flux ($150 Retail) and a Plus “+” Premium Q Flux version ($180 Retail). Premium version uses a LED hand selected for brighter output.

Arc4x Select
Very limited run (in early 2004) of a super bright Acr4+ that had a “rare grade of LED” that was 40% brighter than the Arc4+. The Arc4x could put out over 46 lumens verse the Arc4+ at 33 lumens. Althought it does put out more light, it does so at the expense of battery life. And tests indicate that at these levels, it’s less efficient too. First priced at $195, after four were sold the price was raised to $275.

Arc5 (expected in 2005)
A two battery version of the 1 watt Arc4 using two 123 batteries. Enlarged housing and optics. It will have many of the same features as the LS4 but having a more powerful beam. Price undecided as yet.

Edited by coyote (09/07/04 09:14 AM)


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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: coyote]
      #675935 - 09/04/04 07:11 PM

I visited cpf way back in 2001 to find out information about the upcoming ARC LS. Wish I had registered back then.

Anyways got on the original 100 list of first runs. Missed payment and lost out on getting in on the first 100 ARC LS first run.

Fast forward, I've managed to get my hands on #22 and #100 first runs. They came with 3 tail packs, 123, 2x AA and 1x AA. The fabulous NX-01 were installed without lens for the first 100 units. #100 came with an NX-01 and a thin plastic lens.

Depending upon the luxeon lottery you got brite white or greenish tint. So some got a beautiful brite white beam from the NX-01.

My #22 first run puts out a brite white beam pattern that is still current by todays standards. Running the rare first run with a 1x AA pack loaded with 14500. Output is equal to ARC4X. Next up is a two stage switch for the twisty.

What a timeless design....

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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: cy]
      #676180 - 09/05/04 12:50 AM

Uploaded some pics (many thanks to logicnerd for the image hosting ), and after reading coyote's list, I think I finally sorted out the LS1 and 2s

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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: nekomane]
      #676215 - 09/05/04 02:32 AM

nekomane, good job linking photos to the history. It's always confusing calling first runs LS1. when the first small bodied ARC LS were labeled LS1.

Now what about ARC AAA's? anyone have the complete history?

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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: cy]
      #676234 - 09/05/04 03:44 AM

Quote:

cy said:
Now what about ARC AAA's? anyone have the complete history?




I'll leave that to someone else
Also, anyone want to pick up from the Arc4?
Rev1, Rev2, Rev3...


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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: nekomane]
      #676381 - 09/05/04 09:19 AM

nice work nekomane!
i do believe this posting is the best grouping of LS info i've yet seen.
i hope you will combine my info and any other new specs into a complete list. maybe peter would be willing to host it as a page. we've been needing one for years!


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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: coyote]
      #676407 - 09/05/04 09:56 AM

I agree with you coyote
Nice job and very informative thread about ARC Ls flashlights. Nekomane, why don't you post more often ?
And why don't you speak about a very nice tailguard for Arc4+ ?
I hope to read you more often, Nekomane

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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: FrenchyLed]
      #676419 - 09/05/04 10:10 AM

Nice job !

What about the colored LED first run versions quantities produced. I currently own over a dozen ARC LS's and I have two of the colored ones that are still new in the bag courtesy of Carpe Diem. Can't quite bring myself to use them although the Red~Orange is certainly bright! I have the blue LED version as well ~ along with a custom blue LS mod that allows me to have the blue color.

Any info that could show the colored LEDs total production by color in this great progression would be appreciated.

~Greg


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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: Raindrop]
      #677154 - 09/06/04 03:55 AM

Incorporated coyote's detailed list into mine. Thanks coyote

Pascal How you doin'? Huh? Tailguard? What tailguard?

Raindrop: Yes, I would also like to know more about the colored LSs. I imagine there are fewer than the AAAs. Got some of mine from Carpe Diem as well. He's the king of colored Arcs
BTW, the Cyan and Green I have look quite the same. The colors mentioned are from Mr.Gransee's announcement. Anyone have a Cyan and Green that look absolutely different?

After compiling this list, I am reminded of how much progress Arc has made over such a short time

Edited by nekomane (09/06/04 07:35 AM)


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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: nekomane]
      #677440 - 09/06/04 10:59 AM

May I use your history posting on my Arc-LS pages?

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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: The_LED_Museum]
      #677533 - 09/06/04 01:07 PM

coyote,

Peter said there were no Luxeon IIIs used in the ARC4x. If you want me to search for the thread I will, but it took me about an hour to find the last time I searched for it.

EDIT: see this thread for more information.

Edited by Hoghead (09/06/04 01:17 PM)


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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: The_LED_Museum]
      #677892 - 09/06/04 07:50 PM

Quote:

The_LED_Museum said:
May I use your history posting on my Arc-LS pages?



Of Course! It will be a great honour


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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: nekomane]
      #678025 - 09/06/04 09:55 PM

Thank you very much for the permission!

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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: The_LED_Museum]
      #678391 - 09/07/04 09:12 AM

graig (of LED Museum)-
feel free to use any of my info too if you'd like.

hoghead,
thanx for that info. i'll make a correction.


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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: coyote]
      #678652 - 09/07/04 01:31 PM



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Re: Arc Chronology [Re: Hoghead]
      #678791 - 09/07/04 04:07 PM

For Coyote,
I think only the Arc4+ was made (no plain Arc4). Also there was a forensics version of the Arc4. If I'm not mistaken, the Arc5 will be a one-cell flashlight, not a two-cell flashlight (that is an option). PG wants to emphasize the EDC aspect of the Arc LS line.


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