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Troubleshooting 

 

Symptom 

Probable Cause 

Remedy 

Searchlights, All 

Searchlight ignites but then 
flashes repeatedly or turns 
off after 1-2 seconds 

(also described as 

“searchlight stuck in strobe 
mode”)

 

Low/Dead Battery OR 
Insufficient Input Voltage 

Charge Battery OR 
Check Power Source 

If Battery/Input Voltage are OK, 
Bad Lamp 

Replace Lamp 

For Gen. 2* Searchlights only, 
Failed Ignition Circuit 

Contact Peak Beam for an RMA # 

Searchlight ignites but turns 
off when switched to high 
beam 

Low Battery OR 
Low Input Voltage 

Charge Battery OR 
Check Power Source 

Nothing happens when 
power button is pressed 

No Power 

Check Power Source and Cable 

Searchlight turns on but 
motorized focus will not 
work 

Spot/Flood Limits not set 
correctly 

Adjust Spot/Flood Limits 

(p. 7)

 or 

Restore Factory Settings 

(p. 8)

 

If Restore Settings does not 
resolve issue, Defective Servo or 
Switch/Controller 

Contact Peak Beam for an RMA # 

Searchlight turns on but 
high/strobe and focus will 
not work 

Defective Switch/Controller 

Contact Peak Beam for an RMA # 

Searchlight beam will not 
focus to the full flood 
position 

Flood Limit not set correctly OR 
Lamp is not fully seated in socket 

Reprogram Flood Limit 

(p. 7) 

OR 

Reseat Lamp 

(p. 14-15) 

Searchlight turns on but 
will not change power level 

Supply Voltage is too high 

Ensure Supply Voltage is within 
correct range 

(p. 18)

  

Searchlights, RS-232 Computer-Controlled 

Error during GUI Software 
Installation 

Permissions not properly granted 
to installer file 

Follow instructions in “ReadMe 

Before Install” document included on 
software CD 

“Device Not Found” error 
upon software launch 

Searchlight not connected OR 
COM Port not assigned 

Check Searchlight connection and 
power OR Consult “ReadMe Before 
Install” for instructions on how to 
configure COM Port 

MBP-1308 Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO

4

) Battery Systems** 

Battery will not run 
Searchlight 

Battery discharged OR short 
circuited 

Connect battery to charger 

Fuel Gauge does not 
respond when pressed 

Battery is over-discharged 

Connect battery to charger 

All Fuel Gauge LEDs flash 
continuously during charge 

Battery is too hot or cold to be 
safely charged 

Allow battery temperature to 
stabilize before charging 

Fuel Gauge LEDs scroll up 
and down 3X when pressed 

Internal Communication Error 

Contact Peak Beam for assistance; 
Battery may still operate normally 

Power cord will not connect 
to battery 

Older style cable is being used 

LiFePO

4

-specific cable must be used; 

older cables are not compatible 

Charger’s LED does not 
light 

(all charger models)

 

No Power OR 
Defective Charger 

Check Power Source OR 
Contact Peak Beam for an RMA # 

MBP-3200 Series Smart AC/DC LiFePO

4

 Chargers

 

Please see complete list of Charger LED Status Indications on page 10.  

MBA-7100 and MBA-7110 Vehicle Power Adapters 

Light will not turn on when 
powered from adapter 

No Power OR Blown Fuse in 
Adapter 

Check Power Source OR Replace 

adapter’s 3AG 15A fuse 

 

*Gen. 2 searchlights were manufactured prior to 2005; indicated by “G2” in searchlight’s serial number. 
**This section covers troubleshooting for Peak Beam’s current LiFePO4 Battery systems. To view 
information regarding older battery chemistries, visit 

http://www.peakbeam.com/downloads/

.

 

 

Summary of Contents for MAXA BEAM MBPKG-E

Page 1: ...l e r R o a d E d g e m o n t P A1 9 0 2 8 P h o n e 6 1 0 3 5 3 8 5 0 5 F a x 6 1 0 3 5 3 8 4 1 1 w w w p e a k b e a m c o m s a l e s p e a k b e a m c o m H i g h I n t e n s i t y X e n o n S e a...

Page 2: ...5 Rechargeable Battery Systems 8 MBP 1308 Lithium Iron Phosphate Batteries Searchlight Accessories 11 Searchlight Maintenance 12 Focusing the Lamp Lamp and Lens Replacement Technical Assistance 16 Re...

Page 3: ...e rechargeable Lithium Iron Phosphate LiFePO4 batteries that offer up to 150 minutes of continuous operation from a single battery The searchlight and battery weigh just 6 5 lbs Remote Controlled Sear...

Page 4: ...and infrared radiation emitted from this searchlight Permanent eye damage can result Avoid direct exposure to the beam Do not look directly into the searchlight beam Exposure of the eye to either the...

Page 5: ...ght On press the red ON OFF SWITCH Searchlight starts on high power holds setting for 2 seconds then drops to normal power 6 To Adjust Beam Width pull the black 4 WAY SWITCH back to increase beam widt...

Page 6: ...ormal power with the beam set to the size of the area under surveillance or a tactical application where the searchlight is programmed to start up in strobe mode with a narrow beam spread Factory Defa...

Page 7: ...ates momentary strobe mode when the 4 way switch is held to the left To change the left switch function to continuous strobe mode follow the below sequence To change to low beam mode repeat the above...

Page 8: ...e To follow this procedure the light must be in continuous strobe mode see B H To Lock Out Programming Functions This will prevent modifications from being made to programming settings after they are...

Page 9: ...the Maxa Beam Searchlight offering a longer run time faster charge time and more life cycles than any previous Maxa Beam battery MBP 1308 Series Batteries are available with an optional fuel gauge For...

Page 10: ...excepted batteries such as the MBP 1308 LiFePO4 Battery are not subject to certain provisions of the regulations e g Class 9 labeling and UN specification packaging Batteries shipped within the United...

Page 11: ...LiFePO4 Chargers 1 Locate the MBP 3200 Smart Charger and compatible charging adapter see adapters on page 8 Connect adapter to appropriate input power source 2 Plug the female end of the charging ada...

Page 12: ...B9 Serial Cable 25 Ft also available MBA GUI Maxa Beam Control Software Other Accessories MBA 6200 Small Watertight Storage Case with Die Cut Foam MBA 6250 Medium Watertight Storage Case with Die Cut...

Page 13: ...ly seated into the internal adjustment screw hole 4 After the hex driver has been inserted into the adjustment screw turn the driver slightly to rotate the screw Notice how the hot spot of the beam mo...

Page 14: ...ht front lens is removed or the lamp is being handled ALWAYS disconnect the searchlight from power when performing maintenance Never perform maintenance on a searchlight connected to power NEVER touch...

Page 15: ...of the light Ensure that the front lamp support seats into the center locator of the lens Once the front lens O ring and lamp are positioned correctly secure the assembly in place with three new Lens...

Page 16: ...Lens Lamp Support and Spring When in doubt reuse the existing Lamp Support and Spring that were previously installed in your searchlight as these should be compatible with your existing lens 6 Remove...

Page 17: ...y to the power input connector When wiring the on off switch and remote control switches line 1 must be tied to one side of all switches in parallel The Ground pin is chassis ground and should be wire...

Page 18: ...ut B Black Focus Narrow C Green Strobe Low Beam Mode D Orange On Off E Grey RS 232 Signal Ground DB9 Pin 5 F Blue Ground not connected on MBPKG E2 Series G Brown High Normal Beam H Yellow Focus Wide J...

Page 19: ...put Searchlight Systems MBPKG E 24 MBPKG E2 24 Parameter Min Typ Max Unit Notes Operating Voltage 18 0 24 0 36 0 Volts Reverse Polarity Protected to 50V Lamp Off 0 20 0 23 Amps 25 C 24VDC Input Low Be...

Page 20: ...in ReadMe Before Install document included on software CD Device Not Found error upon software launch Searchlight not connected OR COM Port not assigned Check Searchlight connection and power OR Cons...

Page 21: ...the price of the goods upon which such liability is based In no event shall Peak Beam Systems Inc be liable for direct indirect or consequential damages loss of anticipated profits loss of time or an...

Page 22: ...21 Proud to be made in the U S A Copyright 2018 Peak Beam Systems Inc...

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