Rigid Chase Light

Chase lights (or chaser lights) are often associated with the marquee signs of some movie theaters, and have also been used as a common element of television game show sets.Several separate circuits of lights (called channels) are needed to create a chase effect which is a simulation of motion achieved by turning these circuits ON and OFF in sequence. The standard is 3 or 4 channels. For 4 channels the lights are wired with one common and 4 different feeds. Light #1 is wired with lights #5 & 9 & 13, etc. (+4); Light #2 is wired with lights #6 & 10 & 14, etc. (+4); Light #3 is wired with lights #7 & 11 & 15, etc. (+4); Light #4 is wired with lights #8 & 12 & 16, etc. (+4).

The most common 4 channel chase which is seen in a theater Marquee perimeter lighting and other lighting animation applications consists of 4 channel wired light bulbs and an electronic chaser. The electronic chaser turns channel #1 ON while all the other Channels remain OFF. Then after an adjustable period of time it turns OFF channel #1 while turning ON channel #2, then turn OFF channel #2 while turning ON channel #3, then turn OFF channel #3 while turning ON channel #4, then repeat. This creates the illusion that the lights are moving in one direction. Some digital lighting chasers are made to do the above described single light chase pattern along with other combinations of Turning ON and OFF of the light to create different sequences like forward light chase, backward light chase, bouncing, dark chase (1 channel OFF while all 3 others ON), etc… Also, more than 4 channel chasers are used to create more effects and to animate illuminated objects.Chase circuits using LEDs are commonly built by electronics hobbyists with timer (such as the 555 timer IC) and counter (such as the 4017, which allows up to 10 channels) integrated circuits.

A chase is an electrical application where strings of adjacent light bulbs cycle on and off frequently to give the illusion of lights moving along the string. With computerized lighting consoles, building chase sequences has become easier, while previously chases used mechanical means, such as a wheel with an electrified spindle which strikes electrical contacts for each circuit.

The RIGID Chase rear facing LED light adds safety and functionality to any UTV, rail, buggy, Jeep, or other off-road application by packing reverse, courtesy, strobe, running, and brake lights into a single compact package. A halo of powerful colored LEDs in red, amber, or blue around the perimeter of the aluminum housing can be used as a strobe (for racing and chase applications), running light, or third brake light. The center portion of the RIGID Chase functions as a 715 lumen white light suitable for use as a reverse or area light, and there’s also a smaller downward-facing courtesy light for illuminating the cargo area. Whether it’s used individually or wired in series, the Rigid Chase LED light is packed with features at a great value.

Rigid Industries LED Chase Light has many features for a fantastic value. It works in various off-road applications by acting as a multifunctional light, brake, strobe, reverse, or running lights. The design features a powerful halo that outlines the perimeter of the aluminum housing. colored LEDs available in red, amber or blue. This LED is available to be set up for strobing, running lights or a brake light. The center RIGID Chase is a 715 lumen light that functions as reverse or lighting up small areas. It also features a small downward facing light for small cargo areas. the Rigid Chase LED Light is a must-have when offroading! This LED Chase Light comes available in red, amber, or blue.Enter your store policies, or click Create from template to enter the default template. Use the rich text editor to add style and formatting to your policies, and to add links and images.

The RIGID Chase rear facing LED light adds safety and functionality to any UTV, rail, buggy, Jeep, or other off-road application by packing reverse, courtesy, strobe, running, and brake lights into a single compact ligth. A halo of powerful LEDs in red, amber, or blue around the perimeter of the aluminum housing can be used as a strobe for racing and chase applications, running light, or third brake light.A halo of powerful colored LEDs in red, amber, or blue around the perimeter of the aluminum housing can be used as a strobe (for racing and chase applications), running light, or third brake light. The center portion of the RIGID Chase functions as a 715 lumen white light suitable for use as a reverse or area light, and there’s also a smaller downward-facing courtesy light for illuminating the cargo area. Whether it’s used individually or wired in series, the Rigid Chase LED light is packed with features at a great value.

With the understanding of what light is comprised of, we can measure the intensity of these wavelengths to get a true understanding of how bright a light is. Light intensity is generally measured in something called Lux or Candela. Lux is true measurement of light on a surface at any specific distance. Candela is a SI (System International) base unit of intensity, like meter, kilogram, and second. Candela is basically the measure of how intense a light source is, in a particular direction. Candela is a very simple math formula, it’s lux*distance2. While other companies use raw lumens which are really a generic number, Rigid specifies peak candela and lux at multiple distances. “Candela is all actual measured data that our customers can verify with a free smart phone app. Search for ‘Light Meter app’, there are multiple good ones for free. Measure a Rigid light and then anybody else’s at the same distance and compare true output,” exclaimed Fuller.These are above and beyond the standardized tests that regular light companies do. To really take it up a notch, Rigid Industries brings out the big guns. “We say that we stand up to anything. So, we take them outside and cut them with a chain saw, run them over with a car, hit them with a baseball bat,” exclaims Fuller.With an owner who was a professional athlete, it is no wonder why being the best isn’t good enough. Things can always be made better and with continual investment, improvements can be made. In addition to seeking third-party test results, Rigid Industries does its own testing as well, usually on every light that goes out the door. Instead of the typical water dunk test, we actually pressurize every light close to 4 psi which simulates over 10 feet of depth underwater. “If the light has even the slightest leak, the customer doesn’t ever see it. Then, we also perform on and burn in, output, color, and pattern testing. Everything has to be right or we don’t send it,” continued Fuller. Rigid Industries also employs some of the best electrical engineers in the world. Almost all Rigid products will take any voltage between 9 and 30vdc. All light units have reverse voltage protection, over and under voltage protection, and thermal protection. Say you accidently set your turnout gear over the light and then turn it on, nothing bad will happen! The light or gear won’t get damaged, it’s all managed electronically in the micro processor on every board! These are all features that other companies brag about, but for Rigid it is just business as usual creating the best products in the world. What Rigid Industries has been able to do is create a range of optics that will work for almost every application imaginable. In their most recent introduction, the Hyperspot, they are able to direct almost 100 percent of the little three watt LED forward with a five degree beam. “That is pretty much how we own the fact that we are the farther forward projecting LED light on the market,” Fuller continued.

To rectify this situation, some companies use a tighter parabola. This certainly focuses the light better and there is much less spill light. This usually results in capturing 30 to 50% of the arc radius (raw lumens).

We figured that with so many companies flooding the marketplace with LED lighting, now would be a good time to really dive into the world of LED lighting and shine a light on what makes Rigid Industries not only a leader in the industry, but the company that all others are trying to imitate.

LEDs are a lot like diamonds. (For those of you who have had to buy them, this will make complete sense). LEDs come in a wide range of Bin which are based on color and output. LEDs color is graded on a Correlated Color Temperature (CCT) scale. Rigid LED’s are between 5700 and 5900 Kelvin. This is the premium range for LEDs and would be the equivalent to a D on a diamond scale. The larger this range, the lower the quality of LED and the cheaper it is. Rigid Industries only buys this premium quality LED to ensure maximum brightness, and color. It also ensures that all of their lights will have the same color. One down side to this system is that the LED’s will all have the same part numbers. (They are checked after production). The same LED part number could have up to 40% output difference (brightness).

Rigid Industries attitude towards lighting has always been simple. “If the light is bright, how do we make it brighter? We spend thousands and thousands of dollars having outside third part companies test the products,” commented Fuller.Basically, no matter which way you look at it, Rigid Industries is not only a premium lighting company, but they are really light years ahead of anyone. Yeah, they may cost more than most, but you are actually getting a better deal. If you don’t factor in the higher quality housings or the lifespan,and only look at the lighting, if you divide their price by the Candela that they are providing, you will actually see that Rigid is offering a ton better value for your money. You are actually getting more useable light per dollar, than the cheap imitation Asian brands. Don’t believe us? Just compare the lights side by side and you will see why even Fire and Rescue companies across the nation are turning to Rigid Industries when their lives are on the line!As we discussed earlier, Rigid Industries and a couple other companies have come up with various ways of directing the light with their optics. This direction helps intensity because more of the light is being focused in front of the light. As illustrated earlier, Rigid has patents that allow them to focus more of their light, where you need it, resulting in a much higher Candela rating.Most light is comprised of multiple wavelengths (measured in nanometers). White light (sun light) is comprised of Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Violet wavelengths (a common acronym is Roy G BV). If you have ever seen light refracting through a prism or even a water droplet, you will notice that there are multiple colors. As the light enters the object, the different wavelengths are bent at angles. This separates the colors that make up that light color. For sunlight, the most common example of this would be a rainbow where all of the primary colors can be seen (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, and Violet).

Rigid Industries lights are found on a large quantity of industrial equipment. They light the job site extremely well and require very little current draw.In addition to mounting the light bars on the truck cab or roll cages, many bumper manufacturers are starting to integrate them into bumpers hoping to attract more buyers. Over the past year, we have started seeing the light bars show up in grilles as well. You name it; someone is trying to figure out a way to use them.

“The engineers also worked on improving the optics. The original Hybrid optic has been used for at least four years now, everything is new around it. They strategized as to what they would like the light to do? So, each optic focuses the light with little or no spill light. The reflector and the optic typically grab close to 97% the light (raw lumens) and shoots it like a cannon straight out in front. With less spill light or wasted light, it will always project further,” explained Fuller. In addition to focusing on their housings, Rigid Industries spends quite a bit of time testing their brackets and hardware. This is often over looked by many manufacturers. For most people, they would look at the size and thickness of their brackets and think it is overkill. “We test every aspect of our installation kits to ensure that they will last as long as our lights and are just as rigid. The last thing we want is for a light to fall off a truck doing 90 miles an hour in the dark during a race,” cautioned Fuller. Wattage by itself tells you nothing of light output. It is strictly a measure of power that is needed to operate. So really, the industry relies on Lumen. Lumen is an SI unit that is derived from Luminous flux (or RAW Lumens). Basically, it is the amount of light that is produced in all direction. It does not directly account for intensity or directionality (Candela!). On top of that, standard practice is to claim only raw lumens, which doesn’t account for optical technology. An effective lumen reading is the actual amount of total light. Regardless of the claimed number, effective or raw consumers have no way to measure lumen output so it’s easy for companies to lie! It is basically like telling your friends that you got rear ended. If no one asks, then it could have been by a guy on a bicycle or it could have been by a freight train (ah, intensity does matter!).So, it is a matter of how much light is available (Effective Lumen) but more importantly how that light is being used (Candela). That is really the true measure of how well a light works. Most people don’t realize that Rigid Industries lights are used on a lot of things. It is pretty common to see them on emergency vehicles, boats, equipment, pretty much anything that works at night. One of the hottest trends in the off-road and truck market is LED light bars. While the LED light bar isn’t new, in recent times it just seems like if you don’t have one, you are in the dark. These light bars are highly desirable for their durability, styling and function.“As the technology evolved and we brought in so many brilliant engineers, they initially focused on improving the heat sink,” Fuller pointed out. The testing they did showed that as the LED chip (LED stands for Light Emitting Diode) gets hot, it looses some of its intensity and life expectancy. Over time, this leads to failure. If they could do something more to keep the diode cool, they would be able to extend the life of the lights while improving the performance. They ended up figuring out multiple innovative ways of dissipating the heat through heat sinks and with multiple patents pending to prove it. This is a major contributing factor to their LEDs being rated with a 50,000 hour lifespan.

Thanks to Rigid Industries extreme testing, they have ensured that their lights are as durable as possible. “We have spent a lot of time doing durability and torcher testing in our housings and the way they fit together. So even on impact, there is a rubber gasket behind the face that will contract to absorb some of that energy,” said Fuller.

Optics are probably one of the biggest differences between all of the lighting out there. It is also probably the most complicated of all the subjects. So, we are going to break this down into three main sections; LED, directionality and brightness.Testing in general is meant to show the weaknesses of your product. If you go to the extremes that Rigid Industries does, then you are bound to find the weakest link in every aspect. So, what then do you do once you find where a weak link is? You fix it.

“It has been Christiansen’s focus to make technology that is innovative. The technology has to keep getting more and more amazing because of the fact that advances in technology continue. This isn’t a product that stays around long unless you get ahead with various aspects of it. So, he hired a team around him and brought in partners that would facilitate and make the company grow into a world class business and keep the process growing,” explained Fuller.LED lighting bars are ideal for high impact and vibration environments like off road. LED light bars are solid state devices and so there is almost nothing inside of them that will break due to vibration. There is no glass or filaments to break or crack, rendering the light useless. On top of that, Rigid Industries solders all of its connections for ultimate reliability (not all companies do).The Chase rear facing LED light is designed to enhance both safety and functionality for various off-road applications such as UTVs, rails, buggies, Jeeps, and more. With its compact size, this light combines reverse, courtesy, strobe, running, and brake lights into a single unit, making it a versatile addition to your marine setup.

Featuring a sturdy aluminum housing, the Chase light boasts a halo of powerful colored LEDs in red, amber, or blue around its perimeter. These LEDs serve multiple purposes, including functioning as a strobe light for racing and chase applications, a running light for continuous illumination, or a third brake light for added safety.The Rigid Chase LED light can be used inpidually or wired in series, allowing for customization and flexibility in your marine setup. It comes packed with a range of features that offer great value, making it an excellent choice for marine enthusiasts.With three halo color options available – amber, red, and blue – you can select the color light that best suits your preferences and complements your marine vehicle’s aesthetics. Choose the Red variation for a vibrant and attention-grabbing glow, the Amber variation for a warm and inviting ambiance, or the Blue variation for a cool and contemporary look. Whichever color you choose, the Chase LED light is sure to enhance the functionality and visual appeal of your marine setup.In the center of the Rigid Chase, you’ll find a bright 715 lumen white light that can be used as a reverse light or area light, providing ample visibility in different situations. Additionally, a smaller downward-facing courtesy light is included to illuminate the cargo area, making it easier to access your gear.We hear it all the time, “Where is the best place to mount chase lights?”. In reality, it’s fairly simple. The standard rule of thumb is the higher on the vehicle, the better. This means that if you have the ability to mount your rear-facing light higher up at the top of the cage, those behind you will have better odds of seeing you through rapid changes in terrain. If you’re running two lights, one on the driver and one on the passenger side in the back. If you’re only going to use a single chase light, then dead center is standard practice.

When adding a chase or dust light onto your UTV, you want a light that is a blend of both performance and compact sizing. From the start of the drawing board, the FE1 was designed specifically to be the nook and cranny light, while also pumping out incredible output for its size. Let’s take a look at the 3 main reasons that make the KC FLEX ERA® 1 light the ultimate chase light to use on a Polaris RZR Turbo R, Pro R, or anything similar:One of the most overlooked uses for off-road lighting are lights that allow you to be seen by others. Imagine this scenario: You’re out in the UTVs with your friends, it’s beautiful weather outside, but the trails are dry and as dusty as can be. In these situations, your RZR or X3 is kicking up massive amounts of dust, and seeing anyone in front of or behind you is nearly impossible. We’ve all been there, especially for those of us in the Southwest.

The best beam pattern for chase lights is one that has equal amounts of horizontal and vertical spread. Two great options would either be a spread beam or a flood beam for chase lights. This will increase the angle at which people behind you can see you. A spot beam will have a much narrower cone of light projecting backwards, so these are less desirable for rear-facing lights.

In this article, we’re going to dive deep into everything you need to know about installing and using chase lights on your Polaris RZR, Can-Am X3, or similar UTV.

The simple solution to this problem? Throw a pair of chase lights (also called dust lights) onto the rear of your vehicle and aim them backwards. Bonus points if you mount a light or two on the front of your rig aimed forward so the person in front of you can see you easily in their mirror as well.

If you’re looking for additional locations to mount the FLEX ERA 1 lights, check out the video below where we cover the top 3 ways to use the FE1s on your UTV.Each set has an independent controller that cycles through each of the three circuits (1-2-3). Set at a slow enough speed, the lights visually look like they are chasing each other, like bulbs that flash on and off around a marquee sign. A classic installation along a roofline of C9 LED bulbs and cords. See a suggested materials list and tips for installation. Read more… Get This Look: Accenting roofline peaks with LED bulbs Gears and Tonic si impegna a proteggere la sicurezza dei dati personali dell\u2019utente e rispetta le disposizioni in materia di sicurezza previste dalla normativa applicabile al fine di evitare perdite di dati, usi illegittimi o illeciti dei dati e accessi non autorizzati agli stessi, con particolare riferimento al Disciplinare Tecnico in materia di misure minime di sicurezza. Inoltre, i sistemi informativi e i programmi informatici utilizzati da Gears and Tonic sono configurati in modo da ridurre al minimo l\u2019uso di dati personali e identificativi; tali dati sono trattati solo per il conseguimento delle specifiche finalit\u00E0 di volta in volta perseguite. Gears and Tonic utilizza molteplici tecnologie avanzate di sicurezza e procedure atte a favorire la protezione dei dati personali degli utenti; ad esempio, i dati personali sono conservati su server sicuri ubicati in luoghi ad accesso protetto e controllato. L\u2019utente pu\u00F2 aiutare Gears and Tonic ad aggiornare e mantenere corretti i propri dati personali comunicando qualsiasi modifica relativa al proprio indirizzo, alla propria qualifica, alle informazioni di contatto, etc.

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