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Dinotte: 400L

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Description:

The Dinotte 400L consists of a 2 led lights encased side by side in a small aluminum housing. It feels extremely rugged and compact and is surrounded by lots of cooling fins. The light switch is mounted in front of the light in between the two bulbs. Power, like all Dinotte Lithium lights comes from the 2-cell and the 4-cell batteries shared with the rest of the line-up. The connector is a non-directional plug that snaps into place and keeps water out. The rubber switch is large and very easy to operate as it scrolls through the three light levels available.

Perhaps the greatest asset of the 400L is its versatility. It’s main application is as a helmet lamp but it can also be used as handlebar lamp. Heck two of these on the handlebar feeding off the same battery can be quite a bright and wide setup. And finally, it’s greatest application is… as a tail lamp. With different lenses, this light can be a mean tail lamp. With so much flashing lumens to announce your presence, no car is going to miss you. Most tail lamps are barely visible in the daytime or in bad weather. But the 400L will pierce through daylight or thick fog.

All Dinotte lights have three ‘flash’ modes for commuting. They are very effective and visible for greater visibility for oncoming traffic. These flash modes are extremely visible on the red tail lights as well. And the best part is that the ‘flash’ modes do not interfere with regular use. The user has to press the button for six seconds to enter this mode. After using other lights where the flash mode is always in the way, this feature is very welcome.

We consider the Dinotte connectors as best in class as well. They are non-directional and pop into place and are thus the easiest to connect. Last year, the connectors on our Dinotte lights were a bit stiff and and required some break-in. This year on the 400L’s, they are just right.

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DiNotte Lighting is pleased to announce the launch of its 400L series headlights and taillights. The 400L uses two LEDs side by side and configurable lenses (optional) for 400 Lumens (white) and nearly 300 lumens (red).

400L-Headlight and headband models

The DiNotte 400L headlight offers the ultimate helmet and headband solutions. DiNotte Lighting built this light from the ground up to be used on a helmet or headband while still incorporating time tested features, options and battery flexibility the DiNotte customers demand. The 400L also uses a more sophisticated thermal management system designed to dial in maximum current and light output permitted during moments of reduced airflow for cooling. The 400L models also have provisions for bicycle mounting.

400L-Taillight

DiNotte Taillights are legendary for the extreme output. Previous models have lacked mounting options for racks, seatstays, chainstays and general mouting on flat locations. The 400L series taillight can be mounted using several permanent mounting options. Taillight requirements for racks or other more complex mounting challenges can depending on the 400L for mounting flexibility.

Battery compatibility

The 400L series lights are compatible with all DiNotte lithium ion batteries and chargers.

400L Based Systems

Customers seeking complete headlight and taillight solutions may visit www.dinottelighting.com and select the online store link.
For more information, please contact sales@dinottelighting.com

Robert F SKaff Jr