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HANDS-FREE ALS
HAND-HELD ALS
 

 

FIND THE RIGHT LIGHT IN 3 STEPS:


HANDS-FREE OR HAND-HELD?

HANDS-FREE Command Series Signature Series PRO Series
HAND-HELD Scout Series HammerHead Dual HammerHead MF All in One MF Series
 

DISTANCE FROM EVIDENCE?

DESIRED EVIDENCE / WAVELENGTH

 

WAVELENGTH

EVIDENCE SEEN

 

White

Scene Lighting / General Area Search

 

380 + 395 nm

Bruising
Bite Marks
Detection of Accelerants (Oil, Gas, Turpentine) in Arson Investigation
Serological Evidence (Semen, Saliva, Urine)

 

470 nm

Bloodspatter*
General Crime Scene Search (Hairs, Fibers, Trace Evidence)
GSR (Gun Shot Residue)
Serological Evidence (Semen, Saliva, Urine)

 

495 nm

Latent Fingerprints processed with fluorescent dye or powder

 

525 nm

Latent Fingerprints processed with fluorescent dye or powder

 

850 nm

Blood on Dark Clothing
Bruising
Forensic Photography

* Blood absorbs - it does NOT fluoresce

 

 

HANDS-FREE VERSUS HAND-HELD

HANDS-FREE

 
395 nm
UV
470 nm
Blue
495 nm
Cyan
525 nm
Green
850 nm
IR
White
Adjustable Beam Angle
Operational Distance

Command
--
3 ft
0.9 m

Signature
--
--
--
3 ft
0.9 m

PRO
--
--
12 ft
3.7 m

 

HAND-HELD

 
380 nm
UV
395 nm
UV
470 nm
Blue
495 nm
Cyan
525 nm
Green
850 nm
IR
White
Operational Distance

Scout
--
2 ft
0.6 m

HammerHead
Dual
930-011
White + UV
4 ft
1.2 m

HammerHead
(Standard)
--
10 ft
3.0 m

MF All in One
--
--
10 ft
3.0 m

MF
(Standard)
--
--
20 ft
6.1 m

 

FORENSIC KITS

HammerHead H3A Kit
(4 Lights and 3 Goggles)

HammerHead H3A Plus Kit
(includes Scout Alternate Light Sources)
Kit Type
# HammerHead
ALS
# HammerHead White Lights
# Scout
ALS
#
Goggles
Case
Included
H3A Kit
3
1
--
3
H3A Kit Plus
3
1
4
3
H4A Kit
4
--
--
3
H4A Kit Plus
4
--
4
3

Kit Pricing (USD) - applies ONLY to US Shipments:

H3A Kit
H3A Kit Plus
H4A Kit
H4A Kit Plus
$1,935
$2,295
$2,160
$2,520

 
Customizable HammerHead Forensic ALS Kits Include:
4 LIGHTS
+
3 GOGGLES
+
FORENSIC CASE
3 Alternate Light Sources*
+
1 White Light
   
* Choose Your Wavelengths:
395, 470, 495, 525 and 850 nm

Choose from the following:
Clear, Orange, Red & Yellow

OPTION: Add 4 Scouts
 

FoxFury HammerHead and Command Series Aternate Light Sources (ALS) can be combined with goggles and a case to form a a Forensic Kit. A Forensic Kit consists of one white light, 3 Alternate Light Sources (ALS), 3 Goggles and a Case.

We allow the customer to select the most appropriate wavelengths and goggles given their specific needs. There is also the option to add 4 Scout Series lights (to help see and be seen) to any Forensic Kit.


HammerHead

Command

Scout

 

 

FORENSIC ACCESSORIES
 
FORENSIC GOGGLES

Lightweight Polycarbonate Wraparound Goggles with Fog Preventing Air Circulation Slots

Size: 6.3” w x 2.5” h  (40 cm  x 6 cm)
Weight: 1.4 oz each (40.8 g)

 
Available in: Clear, Orange, Red and Yellow

 

Wavelength and Goggles Combinations to Visualize Forensic Evidence:

Due to the nature of Forensic evidence, it is best to utilize combinations of Wavelengths and Goggles in order to detect evidence. This is due to variations in the chemical and physical properties of the background and evidence itself.

Forensic Examinations tend to be subjective as experts may utilize different wavelengths or goggle preferences. The list below indicates the most common use of Goggles combined with specific wavelengths.

 
380 395 nm UV
470 nm
Blue
495 nm
Cyan
525 nm
Green
850 nm
IR
White
Primary
*
**
Secondary
--
--
Tertiary
--

--
--

* Infrared (IR) Camera replaces Goggles and Human Eyes. No Goggles can be used with IR light.
** WHite light is for area illumination. No Goggles are needed.

 

FORENSIC CASE
 

Watertight, Airtight, Dustproof and Crush Resistant.

Fits 4 HammerHead or Command lights, 3 goggles and up to 4 Scouts lights.


Inside Dimensions: 18.3" x 13.2" x 4.6" (46.5 cm x 33.5 Width x 11.6 cm)
Outside Dimensions: 19.8" x 15.5" x 5.4" (50.2 cm x 39.4 cm x 13.8 cm)
Weight (with foam): 6.8 lbs (8.1 kg)

 

 

PRODUCT SPECS BY SERIES

COMMAND SERIES

Lightweight, Ergonomic 20 LED Headlamp

Operational Distance of 3 ft / 0.9 m

 

BATTERIES
BATTERY LIFE
WEIGHT
WIDTH
DEPTH
HEIGHT
WATERPROOF
4 AA
16 - 30 Hours
8.1 oz
229 g
4.8"
12.2 cm
1.3"
3.2 cm
1.0"
2.5 cm
3 ft
1 m

 

 

WAVELENGTH
PART NUMBER

PRICE (USD)

 

White

$81.99
 

470 nm

$234.99
 

495 nm

$234.99
 

525 nm

$234.99
 

850 nm

$234.99

Power Consumption:  2.8 Watts

Three Intensities:  30, 60 and 100%

Light Output (for White light): 60.0 Lumen

Forensic Kit Weight (with Case): 8.75 lbs (4.0 kg)
NOTE:  Forensic Kit includes White + Any 3 ALSs (Wavelengths) above + 3 Goggles + 1 Case

Cost of Kit: MSRP: $1,080

NOTE: Add 1 White or White / Red Scout and 3 Scout ALSs for an additional $300 ($1,380 total)

 



 SIGNATURE SERIES  

Wide Angle 24 LED Headlamp with Bumper Protection

Operational Distance of 3 ft / 0.9 m

 

BATTERIES
BATTERY LIFE
WEIGHT
WIDTH
DEPTH
HEIGHT
WATERPROOF
4 AA
8 - 10 Hours
11.9 oz
337 g
7.4"
18.8 cm
1.3"
3.3 cm
3.0"
7.6 cm
20 ft
6 m

 

 

WAVELENGTH
PART NUMBER

PRICE (USD)

 
395 nm
$249.99
 

470 nm

$249.99
 

495 nm

$249.99

Power Consumption:  2.8 Watts

100% Intensity: per Wavelength

Light Output (for White light): 64.0 Lumen

Forensic Kit Not Available

 

 

 PRO SERIES 

Most Powerful LED LED Headlamp with Superior Throw

Operational Distance of 12 ft / 3.7 m

 

BATTERIES
BATTERY LIFE
WEIGHT
WIDTH
DEPTH
HEIGHT
WATERPROOF
6 CR123
2 - 6 Hours
17.0 oz
481 g
5.2"
13.2 cm
1.5"
3.8 cm
1.8"
4.6 cm
20 ft
6 m

 

 

WAVELENGTH
PART NUMBER

PRICE (USD)

 

White

$319.99
 

470 nm

$549.99
 

495 nm

$549.99
 

525 nm

$549.99

Power Consumption:  12.0 Watts

Light Output (for White light): 500 Lumen

Forensic Kit Not Available

  

         
 

 

SCOUT SERIES 

Compact LED Utility Light with Belt / Pocket Clip

Operational Distance of 2 ft / 0.6 m

 

BATTERIES
BATTERY LIFE
WEIGHT
WIDTH
DEPTH
HEIGHT
WATERPROOF
3 AA
24 - 100 Hours
5.7 oz
163 g
2.2"
5.6 cm
0.9"
2.3 cm
3.8"
9.7 cm
20 ft
6 m

 

 

WAVELENGTH
PART NUMBER

PRICE (USD)

 

White

$39.99
 
395 nm
$99.99
 

470 nm

$89.99
 

495 nm

$89.99
 

525 nm

$89.99
 

850 nm

$99.99

Power Consumption:  1.3 Watts

Two Intensities:  30 and 100%

Light Output (for White light): 28.0 Lumen

 Forensic Kit Weight (with Case): 5.37 lbs (2.4 kg)
NOTE:  Forensic Kit includes White + Any 3 ALSs (Wavelengths) above + 3 Goggles + 1 Case

Cost of Kit*: $620

* 4 Scout lights can also be included in any HammerHead or Command Forensic Kit.

 



           

HAMMERHEAD DUAL

Powerful Compact LED Flashlight with Dual Wavelengths

Operational Distance of 4 ft / 1.2 m

 

BATTERIES
BATTERY LIFE
WEIGHT
LENGTH
HEAD
HANDLE
WATERPROOF
6 CR123
6 - 8 Hours
8.6 oz
245 g
6.6"
16.8 cm
2.2 x 1.5"
5.6 x 3.8 cm
1.1" diam.
2.8 cm
20 ft
6 m

 

 

WAVELENGTH
PART NUMBER

PRICE (USD)

 

White+ 380 nm

$284.99
 
 
380 nm + 395 nm
$459.99
 
 

470 nm + 495 nm

$459.99
 
 

525 nm + 850 nm

$459.99
 

Power Consumption:  3 Watts each

100% Intensity: per Wavelength

Light Output (for White light): 160 Lumen

Forensic Kit Weight (with Large Case): 8.9 lbs (4.0 kg)
NOTE:  Forensic Kit includes White + Any 3 ALSs (Wavelengths) above + 3 Goggles + 1 Case

Cost of Kit*:
H3A Kit: $1,935
H3A Kit Plus: $2,295
H4A Kit: $2,160
H4A Kit Plus: $2,520
* HammerHead Duals and Standard Models can be intermixed in a Forensic kit

 

 


           

HAMMERHEAD (STANDARD)

Powerful Compact Single Wavelength LED Flashlight

Operational Distance of 10 ft / 3 m

 

BATTERIES
BATTERY LIFE
WEIGHT
LENGTH
HEAD
HANDLE
WATERPROOF
6 CR123
2 - 8 Hours
8.6 oz
245 g
6.6"
16.8 cm
2.2 x 1.5"
5.6 x 3.8 cm
1.1" diam.
2.8 cm
20 ft
6 m

 

 

WAVELENGTH
PART NUMBER

PRICE (USD)

 

White

$244.99
 
395 nm
$459.99
 

470 nm

$459.99
 

495 nm

$459.99
 

525 nm

$459.99
 

850 nm

$459.99

Power Consumption:  6 Watts

Two Intensities:  30 and 100%

Light Output (for White light): 320 Lumen

Forensic Kit Weight (with Large Case): 8.9 lbs (4.0 kg)
NOTE:  Forensic Kit includes White + Any 3 ALSs (Wavelengths) above + 3 Goggles + 1 Case

Cost of Kit*:
H3A Kit: $1,935
H3A Kit Plus: $2,295
H4A Kit: $2,160
H4A Kit Plus: $2,520

* HammerHead Duals and Standard Models can be intermixed in a Forensic kit


 

 

MF SERIES ALL IN ONE

Powerful LED Flashlight with Muliple Wavelengths

Operational Distance of 10 ft / 3 m

 

BATTERIES
BATTERY LIFE
WEIGHT
LENGTH
HEAD
HANDLE
WATERPROOF
15 CR123
40 Hours
3.8 lbs
1.7 kg
11.1"
28.2 cm
3.9" diam.
9.9 cm
1.9" diam.
4.8 cm
20 ft
6 m

 

 

WAVELENGTH
PART NUMBER

PRICE (USD)

 

White
470 nm
495 nm

525 nm
850 nm

$2099.99
 
 
 
 

Power Consumption:  27 Watts

100% Intensity: each Wavelength

Light Output (for White light): 126 Lumen

Forensic Kit Not Available

 

MF SERIES

Most Powerful LED Flashlight with Superior Throw

Operational Distance of 20 ft / 6 m

 

BATTERIES
BATTERY LIFE
WEIGHT
LENGTH
HEAD
HANDLE
WATERPROOF
12 RCR123*
45 - 60 min
3.8 lbs
1.7 kg
11.1"
28.2 cm
3.9" diam.
9.9 cm
1.9" diam.
4.8 cm
20 ft
6 m

* Comes with 12 RCR123 Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery System

 

WAVELENGTH
PART NUMBER

PRICE (USD)

 

White

$1,199.99
 

470 nm

$1,899.99
 

495 nm

$1,899.99
 

525 nm

$1,899.99
 

850 nm

$1,899.99

Power Consumption: 27 Watts

Two Intensities:  30 and 100%

Light Output (for White light): 1,130 Lumen

Forensic Kit Not Available

 

 

Goggles and Wavelength to use to Look for Forensic Evidence

The chart below illustrates the goggles and wavelengths primarily used to search for forensic evidence. Please see Notes and Considerations below chart for explanation

Type of
Evidence
Primary
Wavelength
Secondary
Wavelength
Accelerants
Gasoline, Oil, Turpentine
380 395 nm*
470 nm
Area Search /
General Illumination
Eye
--
Bite Marks
850 nm**
380 395 nm*
Blood
470 nm
--
Blood (dried on Dark Clothing)
850 nm**
--
Bruising
380 395 nm*
850 nm**
General Trace Evidence
Hairs, Fibers
470 nm
380 395 nm*
Gun Shot Residue (GSR)
470 nm
850 nm**
Latent (Finger) Prints
processed with Flouserescent Dyes
495 nm
525 nm***
Serological / Body Fluids
Semen, Saliva, Sweat, Urine (NOT Blood)
470 nm
380 395 nm*

* Clear Goggles can be used as well. UV light can also be used.
** Must use with Camera with Infrared Capability (like the Fuji IS-1 and IS Pro). Evidence cannot be visualized with Goggles.
*** Use Yellow goggles if unsuccessful with Orange and Red.

Notes and Considerations:

There can be differences in wavelengths and goggles used due to the various chemical and physical properties of evidence as well as the background/surrounding that the evidence is on.

For that reason, we suggest a primary and secondary wavelength. In the chart, we recommend using the goggle on the left first followed by the goggle to the right. In some cases, no goggles (general scene illumination) or a Camera with IR capability (to be used with Infrared light) is needed. In all other cases, goggles (a filter) and a darkened environment must be used in order to visualize forensic evidence.

In order to visualize Forensic evidence, goggles and wavelengths need to be used in different combinations. For example, Latent Prints should first be examined using a 495 nm light source with orange goggles. If no evidence is visible, it is recommended that you look again but with yellow goggles. If no evidence is visible, switch to a 525 nm light source and use yellow goggles. If no evidence is visible, look again using the red goggles.

Forensic Examinations tend to be subjective as experts may utilize different wavelengths or goggle preferences. The chart below is merely a tool to help guide Forensic searches. In some cases, a tertiary wavelength or goggle type must be used in order to see traces of evidence. It is up to the Forensic Examiner to utilize the tools and methods they feel are the most appropriate.