HDS Systems #23

[Acid87]

I bought a couple of HDS lights around 2010ish.
An executive, that I believe is 100 High CRI emitter and a Tactical 120. I'm hoping to sell one or both but don't know what emitters are in them.
To cut to the point can you check using serial numbers or is it just the software you can check?

 

[scout24]

The color of the ring on the battery contact in the head has historically used to identify those details. What colors do you have?

 

[JohnSmith]

FYI to anyone, I copied this list from back in the day:

GT (guaranteed tint) white
85 lumen red
100 lumen yellow
120 lumen green
140 lumen blue
170 lumen purple
200 lumen red
250 lumen orange
325 lumen yellow

 

[Acid87]

The executive is is a 14275 serial number with green ring.

The tactical 120 is a serial number starting around 12 thousand. Unfortunately it's on my vest at work at the minute.

 

[desert.snake]

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The executive is is a 14275 serial number with green ring.

It's not a green ring, it's a green electrical board. A ring of duct tape sits on this metal disc with 3 pimples. There is no ring here, need to go into programming to see the firmware version. Identification colored rings look like this -

 

[WarriorOfLight]

Here some general information about the software, and how to find out what software is installed:

HDS Systems: Frequently Asked Questions - Answers to questions about our flashlights and technologies

Answers to questions about our flashlights and technologies

www.hdssystems.com

If you would like more about the LED you must remove the reflector to have a few on the PCB of the LED. This would than look in this way:

In my example the "SDV30" is the thing of interest, also the shape of the LED helps. There may be a marking on the PCB or a small sticker. It depends on the LED and whatever reasons why markings and stickers are used...

 

[slumber]

I have a 100 High CRI from the same timeframe which has an SSC P4 @ 4000k. I'm pretty sure it was the only HCRI LED HDS was using at the time. Like your light, mine does not have a colored sticker on the positive spring.

 

[Acid87]

Thanks for all the information folks really appreciate it!

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

The only lights that leave the shop without an identifying ring on the positive contact are monochromatic lights. If this ring has come off, then like Warrior of Light stated, you must remove the reflector assembly to look at the PCB board.

The only reason for serial numbers is for warranty service... it is simply there so Henry doesn't mix up lights that come in for work. It is the only reason it is there.

 

[Hogokansatsukan]

Start expecting ship notification for your backorders.
Been calibrating back-ordered lights the last couple of weeks. Have the parts (finally) and are busy assembling.
We have a big stack to get through, but hope to be completely caught up by next month.

 

[redryder]

Start expecting ship notification for your backorders.
Been calibrating back-ordered lights the last couple of weeks. Have the parts (finally) and are busy assembling.
We have a big stack to get through, but hope to be completely caught up by next month.

Great, I only hope my light isn't sent while I'm on vacation.

 

[AndrwTNT]

Start expecting ship notification for your backorders.
Been calibrating back-ordered lights the last couple of weeks. Have the parts (finally) and are busy assembling.
We have a big stack to get through, but hope to be completely caught up by next month.

 

[WarriorOfLight]

Happy Easter to all HDS users!

Presented by Stainless Steel, Bare Al and Titanium HDS Rotary!

 

[dotCPF]

I recently let go of one of my HDS lights and even though it never saw the use it needed, I miss my solid squad. Happy to receive shipping notification of my SW30! Can't wait for my first New HDS!

I think the next few days of shipment will appear longer than anything prior Also old smileys are back! yes!!!

 

[Duster1671]

At this point I almost don't want a shipping notification. It might be more fun for it to just show up in the mailbox one day.

 

[PoliceScannerMan]

You'll like the SW30 Dot. Love my SW30 clicky.

 

[neco]

Got shipping notification for rotary NB45, hopefully other 2 lights will follow soon as well 👍

 

[Bronc6901]

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The executive is is a 14275 serial number with green ring.

The tactical 120 is a serial number starting around 12 thousand. Unfortunately it's on my vest at work at the minute.

What is that holding your light??

 

[Acid87]

It's a system called Klick Fast.
You can buy the dock part and the separate torch mount separately. We use it to hold all manner of things on our stab vests here in the UK police. Not looked but I'm sure there will be videos online.

 

[WarriorOfLight]

Hope I get the shopping notification for my NB30 soon. The order was May 18, 2021.

Than only the tubes are still open. My order was April 26, 2021. It is almost the 1st anniversary.