Manual Nitecore TM36 Lite Flashlight

Manual

User Manual

Features

• The world's smallest rechargeable LED searchlight with a maximum throw of 1100

meters

• Utilizes a LUMINUS SBT-70 (PA-C2) LED

• Integrated multi-function OLED display

• Thermal protection circuit prevents overheating

• Intelligent charging circuit with voltage detection charges safely and rapidly

• Eight rapidly switchable brightness levels and modes to select from

• Innovative single button two-stage switch provides a user-friendly interface

(patented)

• Integrated power indicator in the switch displays remaining battery power

(patented)

• Optimal heat dissipation to improve overall performance

• Toughened ultra-clear mineral glass with anti-reflective coating

• Integrated "Precision Digital Optics Technology" provides extreme reflector

performance

• Constructed from aerospace grade aluminum alloy

• HAIII military grade hard-anodized

• Waterproof in accordance with IPX-8 (submersible to two meters)

Dimensions

TM36:

Length: 10.94” (278mm)

Head diameter: 3.54" (90 mm)

Tube diameter: 1.97” (50mm)

Weight: 47.41oz (1344g)

(with battery pack)

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TM36 Lite:

2. If a problem is detected during charging (e.g. faulty or incorrectly inserted

batteries), the flashlight will stop charging automatically. The blue indicator will

blink rapidly and the OLED display will show the word “ERROR” to notify

users.

3. When charging is completed, the flashlight will stop charging automatically

with the blue indicator remaining on and “Chg.Finished” along with battery

voltage being displayed on the OLED screen.

NOTE: Fully charging four depleted 18650 Li-ion batteries (3.7V, 2600mAh) of

the TM36 Lite takes approximately 7 hours.

The TM36’s NBP52 battery pack can also be recharged independently. As

shown, plug one end of the adapter to the battery pack charging port (1A,

3.5mm), and plug the other end to an outlet. The integrated blue charging

indicator of NBP52 battery pack will blink rapidly when battery pack is being

recharged, or blink slowly when battery power reaches 98%, or illuminate

steadily when battery pack is fully charged.

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NOTICE

1. The above data has

been measured in

accordance with the

international flashlight

testing standards

ANSI/NEMA FL1 using

the Nitecore NBP52

battery pack under

laboratory conditions.

The data may vary

during real-world use due

to battery type, individual

usage habits and

environmental factors.

3. When the TM36/TM36 Lite is turned off, press the switch with the display

button being held to enter Demonstration mode. In this mode, the OLED

display will present functioning information of the TM36/TM36 Lite in a

sequential order. To exit demonstration mode, simply press any button.

NOTE: Runtime information is calculated using benchmark parameters of

NBP52 battery pack.

Mode Selection

NOTE:The TM36/TM36 Lite has two modes: Daily Mode and Turbo Mode. And

these modes can be selected by the 2-stage switch according to the depth the

switch is pressed. A halfway press will activate daily mode, and a full press will

activate turbo mode. Please refer to instructions below.

Daily mode: With the light turned off, press the switch halfway and release

within one second to enter this mode with constant-on illumination.

Alternatively, press and hold the switch halfway for more than one second to

activate momentary illumination with previous daily mode brightness.

Turbo mode: With the light turned off, press the switch all the way down and

release within one second to enter this mode with constant-on illumination.

Alternatively, press and hold the switch all the way down for more than one

second to activate momentary illumination with max brightness.

Brightness Selection

1. In daily mode, press the switch halfway repeatedly to cycle through

brightness levels of ultra-low, low, medium or high. Alternatively, press and hold

the switch halfway for more than one second to enter turbo mode directly. A

second halfway press will resume the brightness level last used. The selected

brightness level will be memorized when the light is turned off.

2. In turbo mode, press the switch halfway to switch between high and turbo

mode. This mode does not have memory effect.

NOTE: In turbo mode, the thermal protection will activate. Please refer to the

“Thermal Protection” section for details.

Special Modes (Strobe / SOS / Location

Beacon)

With the TM36/TM36 Lite turned on, press the switch all the way down twice in

quick succession to access strobe mode. When in strobe mode, press the

switch halfway repeatedly to cycle through SOS, location beacon and strobe

modes. To exit special modes (and enter standby mode), simply press the

switch all the way down and release.

NOTE: When in any of the special modes, the OLED display will remain on

displaying the specific mode being used.

Lockout/Unlock

With the TM36/TM36 Lite turned on, press and hold the switch all the way down

for more than one second until the flashlight is switched off and enters lockout

mode. Lockout mode consumes almost no battery power and prevents

accidental actuation of the flashlight. To exit lockout mode, simply press and

hold the switch all the way down for more than one second again.

NOTE:

1. In lockout mode, the OLED display will show “LOCK OUT” as a reminder

when the switch or the display button is pressed.

2. When the TM36/TM36 Lite is kept in a backpack or left unused for extended

periods, Nitecore recommends users loosen the head to cut off power, thus

saving battery power and preventing accidental actuation of the flashlight.

Switch off/Standby mode

With the TM36/TM36 Lite turned on, press the switch all the way down and

release within one second to enter standby mode. In this mode, the light will

consume small amounts of power to maintain the settings in the MCU (micro

control unit) while appears to be turned off. When in standby mode the power

indicator light will blink once every two seconds to indicate the location of the

light.

NOTE: When in standby mode, a single press of the OLED display button will

activate the OLED and display battery voltage for 10 seconds.

Charging TM36/TM36 Lite

Connect the charging cable of the TM36/TM36 Lite to the flashlight and the A/C

power adapter to the wall outlet as shown in the adjacent images.

TURBO HIGH MID LOW

LUMENS

800

LUMENS

1800

LUMENS

400

LUMENS

200

5

h

30

min

1

h

45

min

21

h

11

h

LOWER

LUMENS

50

67

h

1100m

(Beam Distance)

310000cd

(Peak Beam Intensity)

IPX-8, 2m

(Waterproof AND Submersible)

1.5m

(Impact Resistant)

ParametersSpecifications

Voltage 3.7V

Capacity 65Wh(2300mAh×8)

Charging Current 1A（Trickle charge）/2A（Rapid charge）

Charging Port 3.5mm 12V DC Adpater / 4.5mm 12V DC Adpater

TM36 Lite:

Install 4 x 18650 Li-ion or 8 x (R) CR123 batteries with the positive ends (+)

pointing outward and tighten the tube. In emergency situations, between one to

three 18650 Li-ion batteries or between two to six (R) CR123 batteries may be

used. Please see note 1 in the WARNING section below.

WARNING

1. Using less than 4 x 18650 or 8 x (R) CR123 batteries might trigger the

overload protection circuit in Li-ion batteries, lead to explosion of (R) CR123

batteries or turbo mode malfunctioning. As such Nitecore recommends this

feature is used with caution and only when necessary.

2. Insert batteries with the positive (+) ends pointing outward.

3. Do not mix rechargeable and non-rechargeable batteries.

4. Do not mix batteries of different types/brands.

5. Do not mix batteries of different charge levels.

6. Please ensure that all 18650 batteries used in the TM36 Lite have a button

top configuration.

OLED Display

1. After tightening the battery pack or loading batteries, “NITECORE” will be

displayed on the OLED screen for 2.5 seconds followed by a 4-second display

of battery voltage (accurate to 0.01V) after which the TM36/TM36 Lite will enter

standby mode.

2. When the TM36/TM36 Lite is turned on, the OLED display will activate

automatically and show output lumen, brightness level, battery voltage, battery

status, remaining runtime and temperature. After displaying these readings, the

OLED display will be off automatically. To reactivate the OLED, simply press

the display switch. To cycle through the readings, press the display button

repeatedly.

TM36 / TM36 Lite

TM36 Lite:

Length: 7.68” (195mm)

Head diameter: 3.54" (90 mm)

Tube diameter: 1.97” (50mm)

Weight: 31.24oz (885.5g)

(without battery)

Accessories

Standard charger adapter, shoulder strap and spare O-ring

Battery Options

TM36: Powered by an ultra-high performance NBP52 battery pack

*Warning: Charge rechargeable 18650 Li-ion/IMR batteries only. Do not charge

CR123 or RCR123 batteries.

TYPE

Nominal voltage

Compatibility

Primary Lithium battery *

CR123 3V

Yes (Compatible but can

NOT be recharged)

Yes (Compatible but can

NOT be recharged)

18650 Rechargeable Li-ion battery

18650 3.7V

Yes (Recommended and

can be recharged)

IMR18650 battery

IMR18650 3.6V

Yes (Recommended and

can be recharged)

Rechargeable Li-ion battery *

RCR123

3.7V

Brightness & Runtime

TM36:

NOTE:

1. Charging the TM36 or the NBP52 battery pack directly will require charging

time of approximately 16 hours.

2. Charging time can be reduced to 8 hours if the NBP52 battery pack is

recharged via the rapid charging port (2A, 4.5mm) using an optional 2A

adapter.

Power Tips

1. With the light switched on, the power indicator will blink once every two

seconds when power level drops to 50%.

2. With the light switched on, the power indicator will blink rapidly when power

level is low. Batteries/battery pack should be replaced or recharged when any

of the following occurs: The power indicator blinks rapidly, output appears to be

dim or the flashlight becomes unresponsive.

NOTE: When the light is being used in ultra-low mode, the blue power indicator

will be off to conserve power.

Thermal Protection

Extended operation in turbo mode will cause the temperature of TM36/TM36

Lite to continually rise, making it too scalding to hold. Thus, Nitecore does not

recommend using the TM36/TM36 Lite in turbo mode for extended periods.

Equipped with an integrated thermal protection circuit, the TM36/TM36 Lite will

automatically reduce its output to prevent overheating once temperature has

reached 60 degree Celsius.

Precaution: Do not attempt to cool a heated TM36/TM36 Lite by submerging it

in liquid. This may cause irreparable damage to the TM36/TM36 Lite due to air

pressure difference inside and outside of the tube.

Maintenance

Every 6 months, threads should be wiped with a clean cloth followed by a thin

coating of silicon-based lubricant.

Warranty Service

All NITECORE® products are warranted for quality. Any DOA / defective

product can be exchanged for a replacement through a local distributor/dealer

within the 15 days of purchase. After 15 days, all defective / malfunctioning

NITECORE® products can be repaired free of charge for a period of 60 months

(5 years) from the date of purchase. Beyond 60 months (5 years), a limited

warranty applies, covering the cost of labor and maintenance, but not the cost

of accessories or replacement parts.

The warranty is nullified in all of the following situations:

1. The product(s) is/are broken down, reconstructed and/or modified by

unauthorized parties.

2. The product(s) is/are damaged through improper use.

3. The product(s) is/are damaged by leakage of batteries.

For the latest information on NITECORE® products and services, please

contact a local NITECORE® distributor or send an email to

[email protected].

The Nitecore official website shall prevail in case of any product data changes.

TURBO HIGH MID LOW

LUMENS

800

LUMENS

1800

LUMENS

400

LUMENS

200

1

h

55

min

5

h

30

min

3

h

15

min

6

h

45

min

12

h

30

min

2

h

40

min

9

h

30

min

LOWER

LUMENS

50

37

h

30

h

1100m

(Beam Distance)

310000cd

(Peak Beam Intensity)

IPX-8, 2m

(Waterproof AND Submersible)

1.5m

(Impact Resistant)

8×CR123

4×18650

NITECORE (SYSMAX) is a member of PLATO, participating in and helping to develop

the ANSI FL1 standard of measurement. Product testing data is in accordance with

these internationally recognized scientific standards.

Operating Instructions

Battery installation

TM36: Screw on the NBP52 battery pack as illustrated.

TM36 Lite:

NOTICE

The above data has

been measured in

accordance with the

international flashlight

testing standards

ANSI/NEMA FL1 using

4 x Nitecore 18650

(3.7V 2600mAh) or 8 x

Nitecore CR123 (3V

1700mAh) batteries

under laboratory

conditions. The data

may vary during

real-world use due to

battery type, individual

usage habits and

environmental factors.

1. Under normal charging conditions, the on/off switch’s blue indicator light will

blink twice every second with the OLED screen displaying "Charging..." and

battery voltage.

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