 |
NovaTac EDC 120 T
provided for review by
|
|
| |
Introduction:
NovaTac EDC 120 T is a Tactical Series flashlight from NovaTac. With single CR123 battery, Seoul SSC P4LED, Body built of aluminium and hard anodize type III, water tight with O-Rings, EDC 120 T is one of the brightest, very strong built, high quality, medium size light. EDC 120 T is one of the most advanced Tactical single CR123 light available in the market. The total output of the light is 120 Lumens, whence the name EDC 120 T. NovaTac EDC 120 T has Advanced (uC) Micro controller Controlled Buck Boost Drive Circuit, this enables operation of the flashlight on both primary CR123 Cells as well as the Li-Ion Rechargeable RCR123 Cells.
Light Features:
- Can run on various CR123 sized battery ranging from Primary Lithium to Li-Ion cells
- Polycarbonate lens with AR coating
- Seoul SSC P4 LED
- Buck-Boost Advanced Regulation (uC) Micro controller Controlled Drive Circuit
- Tactical Momentary Switch
Light Operation & Output:
Light Operation: Complete User Guide for this light can be downloaded from NovaTac's Site, here is the direct link to Download PDF file.
Definitions:
A Click is less than 1/3 second (like a mouse click).
A Press is greater than 1/3 second.
Tactical UI:
Click: Turn on to Maximum (120 Lumens)
From ON
1. Two Clicks: Toggle between Maximum (120 Lumens) and Secondary (10 Lumens)
2. Three Clicks: Minimum (0.3 Lumens) setting
3. Press while ON: Momentary Disorienting Strobe
4. Click-Press: Disorienting Strobe
5. Click: Turn off
From OFF
1. Click: Momentary Maximum
2. Click Press: Momentary Disorienting Strobe
Below is the chart showing total output levels for various CR123 batteries
| Level |
CR123 (3v) |
RCR123 Li Ion (3.7v) |
| Primary (Maximum 120 Lumens) |
1238 |
1235 |
| Secondary (10 Lumens) |
119 |
116 |
| Minimum (0.3 Lumens) |
4 |
3 |
Light Info:
| General Info |
ID
|
21
|
| Light Model |
EDC 120 T |
| Manufacturer |
NovaTac |
Review Page & Image
|
EDC 120 T
 |
| Country |
 United States |
| Review Date |
2007-08-07 |
| Review Update |
2007-08-12 |
| Light Vitals |
| Length |
88 mm |
| Width / Bezel Diameter |
25 mm |
| Width / Tube Diameter |
23 mm |
| Height (if applicable) |
mm |
| Weight (without battery) |
69 gm |
| Light Source |
| LED Format |
Power LED |
| Number of LEDs |
1 |
| LED Name |
Seoul P4 |
| LED Power |
3 Watts |
| Light Management |
| Lens Material |
Polycarbonate |
| Lens Coating (if any) |
AR Coated |
| Lens Transperency (typical) |
90 |
| Lumen Management |
Reflector |
| Material |
Aluminium Metal LOP |
| Beam Type |
Mostly Throw with good side spill |
| Power Management |
| Converter Type |
Buck Boost |
| Properties |
Regulated, Advanced Micro Controller (uC) |
| Features |
Advanced User Interface |
| Batteries Supported, Output & Runtime |
| Battery Size |
| Chemistry |
| Nominal Voltage |
| # Used |
| Total Output |
| Runtime to 75% |
| Runtime to 50% |
| Runtime to 25% |
|
| CR123 | CR123 |
| LiMnO2 | Li-Ion |
| 3 | 3.7 |
| 1 | 1 |
| 1238 | 1235 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 |
|
| Switch Options |
| Switch Type |
| Switch Properties |
|
|
| Body Material Options |
| Material |
| Properties |
| Color |
|
| Aluminium |
| Type III Hard Anodized |
| Natural |
|
| Light Rating |
| Looks |
 | 80 |
|
| Build Quality |
 | 85 |
|
| Runtime |
 | 60 |
|
| Output |
 | 80 |
|
| Features |
 | 90 |
|
| Usability |
 | 80 |
|
| Bang for buck |
 | 65 |
|
| Overall Rating |
 | 77.143 |
|
In-Depth Review & Pictures:
Size Comparison: From L to R: Nuwai QIII, NovaTac EDC 120 T, CR123 Battery
From L to R: Fenix P1 SE Q2, Fenix P2D, NovaTac EDC 120 T
From L to R: Fenix P3D, Deal Extreme DX X1, NovaTac EDC 120 T
From L to R: NovaTac EDC 120 P, NovaTac EDC 120 T
Bezel Comparisons: From L to R: NovaTac EDC 120 T, Nuwai QIII
From L to R: Fenix P1 SE Q2, Fenix P2D, NovaTac EDC 120 T
From L to R: Fenix P3D, Deal Extreme DX X1, NovaTac EDC 120 T
Textured Reflector:
Body:
Opened: From L to R: Head, CR123 battery, spring, tail with battery tube
Light in Operation at 0.3 Lumens.
Beam Shots:
Below Beam shot Matrix shows NovaTac EDC 120 T on Right and Various Lights on Left the beam is NOT blue as it appears, the QIII's LED is Yellow and camera is trying to adjust the white balance
 |
+1 |
0 |
-1 |
Nuwai QIII
vs
EDC 120 T Max |
 |
 |
 |
Nuwai QIII
vs
EDC 120 T 10 Lumen |
 |
 |
 |
Nichia CS LED DD with 1 CR2032
vs
EDC 120 T 0.3 Lumen |
 |
 |
 |
Below is another Beam shot Matrix shows NovaTac EDC 120 T on Right and Various Lights on Left
|
+1 |
0 |
-1 |
Fenix P1 SE Q2
vs
EDC 120 T Max |
 |
 |
 |
Fenix P2D Turbo
vs
EDC 120 T Max |
 |
 |
 |
Fenix P3D Turbo
vs
EDC 120 T Max |
 |
 |
 |
DX X1 Max
vs
EDC 120 T Max |
 |
 |
 |
Beam Shots in Smoke:
In order to display the beam properties, here are a couple of beam shots for NovaTac EDC 120 T at different exposure compensations. The Spill Beam is around 56 degrees divergence where as the main beam is of 4 degrees divergence
Extreme Closeup Pictures:
Buy NovaTac EDC 120 T Flashlight at www.NovaTac.com |
|
