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Halcyon Lighting Systems
Halcyon's Explorer and Proteus lighting systems set the standard for underwater illumination. HID, halogen, and HMI lamps can be matched with any application, while a wide variety of canister/battery configurations allows you to dial in your system to meet the demands of any diving environment:

 
 

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Halcyon Explorer Pro 14

Explorer Pro 14 HIDThe Explorer Pro 14 is the workhorse of the Halcyon lineup. Originally developed for the needs of deep cave exploration diving, the Pro 14 is readily adaptable to a wide range of applications. While most divers opt for the blinding brilliance of Halcyon's 18 watt HID, the Pro 14 can also be matched with 35, 50, or 100 watt halogen light heads. DIR divers around the world have found that the Pro 14 can be adapted to any conceivable environment where a powerful, long-lasting light is a necessity, including uses as:

  • Cave diving primary light
  • Wreck exploration light
  • Deep ocean primary light
  • A foundation for an introductory video light system

In addition to its lighting capabilities, the Pro 14 adds 6 lbs. of ballast to a diver's rig, making it a popular lighting selection for dry suit divers.

The Explorer Pro 14 is available as a special-order product through select dive centers. Contact info@halcyon.net for information about ordering a Pro 14 light.

Halcyon Explorer Pro 14 lights come standard with a host of valuable features, including: temperature resistant Delrin light heads; commercial-grade strain reliefs to reduce light cord stress; auto plug feature with gimble mechanism to facilitate easy battery connection and to prevent stress on battery connections; deep recess bottom plates to increase strength and support; inset bottom channels to prevent battery movement; superior quality rechargeable lead acid batteries; triple fold belt loop attachment; automatic shut off charger with charge light indicator.

HID heads can be outfitted with E/O underwater connectors for use with existing Explorer Pro units.

The Explorer Pro's canister carries a lifetime warranty against breakage and maintains a material operating temperature of -100' F (-73'C). The amazing ability of the canister to resist shock is partly attributable to its slightly flexible nature. Destructive testing efforts included repeatedly dropping the canister from a height of 10' filled with 35lbs of weight, pounding on the canister with a 5 lb sledge hammer and driving over it with a car. All efforts to crack the canister or break off the bottom were completely unsuccessful. Hydrostatic testing to over 700' was entirely uneventful. Halcyon is proud to lead the way into a new age of underwater lighting.

 

Explorer Pro Burn Times
Explorer Lighting Systems
35 watt halogen
50 watt halogen
100 watt halogen
10 watt HID
18
watt HID
Pro 14
240 min
150 min
75 min
N/A
330 min

Explorer Pro Lighting Systems
Lighting System Specifications
Pro 14
5.25"OD/13"L
Weight 18 lbs
Buoyancy -6 lbs

 

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DIR Tip 26
Placement of the lights is a very important aspect of equipment configuration, second only to the placement of the air delivery system. Divers usually store the primary light on their right hip where it can be easily reached, removed if necessary, and reviewed for stability.

Other mounting locations, such as hanging the canister from the bottom of the tanks, are inferior to placement on the waist. For instance, consider how butt mounting a canister light impacts a diver’s buoyancy characteristics. The diver in an overhead environment must preserve a "feet up," horizontal trim to reduce the risk of disturbing sediments-- one of the most fundamental rules (and essential skills) in overhead diving.

Butt mounting places the canister below the tanks, resulting in a shift that tends to drag the legs down, especially if the light canister is flooded. The resulting feet-down posture can pose a very real danger in some environments, made all the worse in that butt mounting prevents easy removal of the light. The greatest disadvantage to this mounting location occurs when the diver experiences a problem with the light, such as a flooded canister, a line entanglement, or a failure of the attachment hardware.

DIR Tips courtesy of Global Underwater Explorers
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