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You may easily select the Piko's light levels. Usually, the Piko operates in 3-level mode.
Two more light programs are available. They are very easy to select by simply keeping
the button pressed until the light flashes once, twice, etc. When taking your finger off the
button accordingly, the setting will be saved. (see programming scheme on p. 14)
2-level mode
3-level mode
3-level mode (RVLR)
Approximate power consumption of the light:
5 % dimming level 0.5 W 60 lumen
10 % dimming level 1 W 110 lumen
35 % dimming level 3.5 W 300 lumen
100 % 10 W 750 lumen
Default setting
Light levels:
The
„Power Control System“
provides the possibility for individual programming.
By default, the Piko is set so that usually no changes are necessary.
Battery warning indicator:
The knowledge of whether „red" means that only for example 50 % or 25 % of the
capacity remain can only be gained from the experience of using the light. This also
applies to how much time is left when the red LED starts flashing. The default settings
are suited best for each battery for a long time.
Note:
To determine the ideal indicator program for your application with another
battery or under extreme conditions, experimenting is indispensable. Should the
indicator of the battery high program not work to your satisfaction, switch to low
and test the behavior of the control electronics for some battery life cycles.
Battery
„High“
This is the default for Li-Ion rechargeable batteries. The red LED will light up very early.
Also reserve power will be activated earlier. If used with a NiMH battery, an extension
cord or in very cold temperatures, it might be advisable to change the program.
Battery
„Low“
This program is particularly suitable for older rechargeable batteries.
The red LED and
also reserve power are activated with very little capacity left.
This benefits old batteries
with sufficient capacity but with weaker voltage.
The battery warning indicator may also be altered. By default, the
battery high
program
is selected. The control electronics monitors the capacity of the rechargeable battery by
measuring the voltage.
As battery voltage and capacity are not proportional, no generally
applicable information can be provided as regards the remaining battery life from the
point when the red LED is illuminated.
Note:
If the battery low program has been selected, the lamp will flash twice when
connecting it to the battery. This ensures that the setting can always be determined.
Programming