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DarkLicht S LED Work Light

The large, glare-free work light: up to 12,825 lumens from 75 W, with full cut-off reflector optics for areas where glare is a concern.

Where a traditional work light would blind the driver, a coworker, or oncoming traffic, the DarkLicht S keeps the light focused on the work area: full cut-off at the selected forward angle. With the output of a small floodlight, this is the most powerful non-glare work light in the family, available in two power ratings.

Response within 1 business day by an engineer. Free lighting calculation and trial luminaire possible.

Product rendering of the DarkLicht work light from the S Series

DarkLicht S in Titanium Black, with 316L bracket.

Luminous flux
12.825 lm

S75, 75 W en 171 lm/W

Protection
IP69K

also IP66, IP67, and IP68

Impact Resistance
IK08

with impact-resistant glass

Tension
9–32 V

DC: S75 at 20–32 V

Warranty
5 years

on the entire luminaire

Weight
3.3 kg

including 316L bracket

Decision Aid

When do you choose the DarkLicht S

Plenty of light and usable light: for work zones that need powerful illumination while traditional work lights cause too much glare there.

  • Glare affecting drivers, operators, or the surrounding area must be actively reduced, such as along the road
  • The light on the work surface must stay in place instead of spilling upward or to the side
  • A larger work area must be illuminated without uncontrolled light spill
  • Work takes place near coworkers, traffic, buildings, or other areas susceptible to disturbances
  • A classic work light causes too much glare, despite a sufficient lumen output
  • If you need a more powerful, non-glare alternative to the DarkLicht Mini

When another luminaire fits better

The DarkLicht S is not intended for every task. Being clear about its limitations leads to a better end result.

  • More compact, low-impact positions: than the DarkLicht Mini
  • Traditional distribution takes precedence over minimizing disruption: then the Goby Mini of Goby
  • A larger area calls for a floodlight: then the Marlin or the Snapper
  • ATEX or Ex certification is required
  • Maximum mechanical robustness has priority: then the Piranha
Performances

Two powers, one reflector

The DarkLicht S is available as S60 and S75, both DC. Those who want something more compact can step back to the DarkLicht Mini; those looking for the principle on a site scale can turn to the fixed DarkLicht full cut-off floodlight line.

Product rendering of the DarkLicht M30 full-cut-off work light

DarkLicht Mini

4,800 lm at 30 W

The same reflector principle in the smallest size in the family: 1.0 kg, with a voltage range up to 50 VDC.

DRKM01

Product rendering of the DarkLicht work light from the S Series

DarkLicht S

10.260 – 12.825 lm

Two power settings on the same reflector: the S60 at 9–32 V for 12- and 24-volt systems, and the S75 at 20–32 V with a full 12,825 lumens.

DRKS01 · DRKS02

Product rendering of the DarkLicht M150 full-cut-off floodlight

DarkLicht M

the site-scale principle

For fixed ground and mast lighting without light pollution, there is the DarkLicht floodlight series, with output up to over 100,000 lumens.

DarkLicht M and One

Product family

The DarkLicht S's place within the work lamp family

Five work lights, with increasing output. The right choice depends on the machine's requirements: size, durability, or glare-free work lighting.

LuminaireToe the linePowerIP and IKWeight
Productrender Goby MiniGoby Mini
2,300 lumens
The most compact work light, for smaller installation locations.18WIP69K / IK101.1 kg
Product render DarkLicht MiniDarkLicht Mini
4,800 lumens
Compact, glare-free work light with full cut-off.30 WIP69K / IK082.2 lbs
Product render GobyGoby
8,200 lumens
The classic professional work light, versatile in four power levels.35 to 65 WIP69K / IK101.8 kg
Product Render PiranhaPiranha
8,400 lumens
The most robustly built work light, also available in 316L and AC.55 to 70 WIP69K / IK103.1 kg
Product render DarkLicht SDarkLicht S
12.825 lumens
The largest non-glare work light, with the output of a small floodlight.60 to 75 WIP69K / IK083.3 kg
Specifications

Full specification

The DarkLicht S comes in two power ratings. Choose a version and the full specification list below will change accordingly, including article number, current draw, and connection.

Item number

DRKS01-50K · also 40K, 30K, and 22K

The version for 12 and 24 V: 60 W and 10,260 lumens without stray light.

Product rendering of the DarkLicht work light from the S Series

10.260 lm

Light
Luminous flux10.260 lm
Power absorbed60 W
Efficiency171 lm/W
Opticsfull cut-off reflector: 63°, 66°, 69°, 72°, or 75°
Light Colors5000K, 4000K, 3000K and amber 2200K
Two-colored4000K with amber 2200K and 1700K, switchable during operation
CRI (Ra)> 70, or optionally 80 or 90
Color consistency3-step MacAdam
Electric
Voltage range9–32 VDC
Nominal voltage24 V / 12 V
Power consumptionapprox. 2.5 A at 24 V · 5.0 A at 12 V
Dimcustom work
DriverDC driver circuit board
Driver Typenot applicable, driver on board
Inrush currentnot applicable, driver on board
Luminaires by vending machinenot applicable, driver on board
Surge protectionnot applicable, driver on board
Labor Factor and THDnot applicable, driver on board
Construction
Housingcast aluminum, < 0.08 % copper
Surface treatmentconversion layer with 2-layer titanium e-coating
Bracehigh tensile strength 316L stainless steel, tiltable from −20° to +20°
Frontimpact-resistant glass
ColorTitanium Black
Dimensions260 × 200 × 130 mm
Weight3.3 kg
Cable typeH07BQ-F, 2 cores (2 × 1.5 mm²), 0.3 m
Connectionpre-assembled cable 0.3 m with Deutsch DT04-2P
Accessoriesno
Protection and durability
IP RatingsIP66, IP67, IP68 and IP69K
Impact ResistanceIK08
Corrosion classC5 Industrial and Maritime (ISO 9223)
Vibration classnot specified in the spec matrix
Operating temperature−45 to +50 °C
LED lifespanTM-21 L90B05 > 103,500 hours
Driver lifespannot applicable
MTBF drivernot applicable, driver on board
Warranty5 years on the complete luminaire
CertificationCE, IEC 60598, EN 55015, EN 61547, EMC. North America upon request.
Packagingdepending on quantity, upon request

Item number

DRKS02-50K · also 40K, 30K and 22K

A full 75 W on the 24 V electrical system: 12,825 lumens—the most powerful glare-free work light.

Product rendering of the DarkLicht work light from the S Series

12.825 lm

Light
Luminous flux12.825 lm
Power absorbed75 W
Efficiency171 lm/W
Opticsfull cut-off reflector: 63°, 66°, 69°, 72°, or 75°
Light Colors5000K, 4000K, 3000K and amber 2200K
Two-colored4000K with amber 2200K and 1700K, switchable during operation
CRI (Ra)> 70, or optionally 80 or 90
Color consistency3-step MacAdam
Electric
Voltage range20–32 VDC
Nominal voltage24 V
Power consumptionapprox. 3.1 A at 24 V
Dimcustom work
DriverDC driver circuit board
Driver Typenot applicable, driver on board
Inrush currentnot applicable, driver on board
Luminaires by vending machinenot applicable, driver on board
Surge protectionnot applicable, driver on board
Labor Factor and THDnot applicable, driver on board
Construction
Housingcast aluminum, < 0.08 % copper
Surface treatmentconversion layer with 2-layer titanium e-coating
Bracehigh tensile strength 316L stainless steel, tiltable from −20° to +20°
Frontimpact-resistant glass
ColorTitanium Black
Dimensions260 × 200 × 130 mm
Weight3.3 kg
Cable typeH07BQ-F, 2 cores (2 × 1.5 mm²), 0.3 m
Connectionpre-assembled cable 0.3 m with Deutsch DT04-2P
Accessoriesno
Protection and durability
IP RatingsIP66, IP67, IP68 and IP69K
Impact ResistanceIK08
Corrosion classC5 Industrial and Maritime (ISO 9223)
Vibration classnot specified in the spec matrix
Operating temperature−45 to +50 °C
LED lifespanTM-21 L90B05 > 103,500 hours
Driver lifespannot applicable
MTBF drivernot applicable, driver on board
Warranty5 years on the complete luminaire
CertificationCE, IEC 60598, EN 55015, EN 61547, EMC. North America upon request.
Packagingdepending on quantity, upon request

All values above are also listed on the datasheet, including dimensions and order code.

For the installer

Vehicle electrical system, connections, and safety

The DarkLicht S does not have an external driver: the drivers are mounted on the circuit board, and the luminaire connects directly to the vehicle's electrical system via a short cable and a Deutsch connector.

Voltage range
9–32 V

DC for the S60 · the S75 at 20–32 V

Power consumption
2,5 A

S60 at 24 V · 5.0 A at 12 V · S75 3.1 A

Temperature
−45 °C

up to +50 °C ambient temperature

Connection
DT04-2P

German, on a 0.3-meter cable

Why not use an external driver?

The DC drivers are mounted on the circuit board inside the molded luminaire itself. This means there is no driver enclosure, no additional wiring, and no second mounting point: connecting it requires just one click onto the DT04-2P connector on the short, pre-assembled cable.

The fuse rating and wire gauge are determined by the vehicle's electrical system and current draw; for verification, we provide a lighting advice and installation calculation.

Other electrical
  • Voltage range: S60 9–32 VDC (12 and 24 V), S75 20–32 VDC (24 V)
  • Current draw S60 approx. 2.5 A at 24 V and 5.0 A at 12 V, S75 3.1 A at 24 V
  • Customized dimming; switching by group via the vehicle electrical system
  • Deutsch DT04-2P on a pre-assembled 0.3m cable
  • Die-cast housing with a 316L bracket, adjustable from −20° to +20°
Optics

Cut-off reflector with five angles

Not a lens but a reflector: the light tilts forward and is completely cut off at forward angles ranging from 63° to 75°. Above that angle, no light escapes toward the eyes or the surrounding area. If you’re unsure whether to choose one angle or the other, we’ll support your decision with a free lighting calculation.

OpticsBundle Angle 50 %Veldhoek 10 %Application distance
63° cutofffull cut-offno light above the cornerhigh-altitude installation, directly above the work area
66° cutofffull cut-offno light above the cornerintermediate size
69° cutofffull cut-offno light above the cornerthe default selection
72° cutofffull cut-offno light above the cornerintermediate size
75° cut-offfull cut-offno light above the cornerlow mounting, wide on the work surface

The beam angle is the full angle between the directions in which the intensity has decreased to 50 % of the peak; the field angle is 10 %. The upward light output is 0 % at 0° tilt. Combinations of optics within a single luminaire are possible.

Montage

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On machines and masts, the connection determines just as well whether the bracket or a work light will reach its lifespan. The DarkLicht S combines the short cable with Deutsch connector with a 316L bracket.

Product render of the S-series DarkLicht work light, side view

Cable with Deutsch DT04-2P

Short pre-assembled 0.3 m cable with DT04-2P: one click on the vehicle's electrical system, without a junction box or cable gland as a source of failure.

Product rendering of the DarkLicht work light from the S Series

316L bracket, −20° to +20°

High tensile strength stainless steel bracket. The tilt range is deliberately limited: the cut-off angle does the aiming work, the bracket the fine adjustment.

Render of the DarkLicht S-Series work light with adjustable beam angle

Reflector instead of lens

You choose the cut-off angle per position, from 63° to 75°. The reflector design shares the DarkLicht S with the compact Mini and the fixed floodlight line.

Mining machine at night with DarkLicht floodlights

Output of a small floodlight

Up to 12,825 lumens per luminaire: enough for a complete machine zone, without upward or sideways stray light.

A fall protection cable is optionally available and is often a strict requirement when installed above a work area. The DRB-1 driver box houses the remote driver and is mounted directly behind the luminaire using the rear mount bracket. The Crane Light Stabilizer has its own product page. For tower cranes see also Tower crane lighting.

Dimensioning

Dimensioning

All dimensions in millimeters. The mounting pattern and bracket cross-sections are in the datasheet; DXF and STEP files are available upon request.

Technical drawing with the dimensions of the DarkLicht S series

Views with dimensions. Do not intersect dimensions.

Luminaire260 × 200 × 130 mm
Weight3.3 kg
Bracket adjustment316L stainless steel, −20° to +20°
Connection0.3 m cable with Deutsch DT04-2P
ColorTitanium Black
Packagingon request

The weight listed includes the bracket. Packaging dimensions and weight are included in the listing because JEL handles shipping.

Applications

Applications

Where the DarkLicht S is located in practice, and why there.

Glare-free LED work light provides ample light around a paver at night

Road construction and asphalt paving equipment

When working around asphalt pavers and road construction equipment, everyone operates within the light field. The full cut-off keeps the light focused on the work area and out of the eyes of the crew and traffic.

Heijmans Bots machine at night with complete LED lighting installation

Roadside machines

Working lights on equipment operating between traffic and buildings must never cause glare. Heijmans is equipping all its machinery with them.

Liebherr 9600 mining machine at night with work lights in Australia

Mining and heavy equipment

On haul trucks and heavy equipment, the S provides the output of a small floodlight without blinding the operator of oncoming traffic.

Mining machine at night with DarkLicht floodlights

Machine zones and work surfaces

One S75 illuminates a complete machine zone uniformly, with zero light emission above the chosen angle.

Render of the DarkLicht S-Series work light with adjustable beam angle
Reflector optics

The reflector ensures that the light goes where it belongs

A traditional work light scatters light in all directions; the DarkLicht reflector tilts the light forward and cuts it off completely after the chosen angle. Above that angle, the light emission is zero: no glare for the driver, no nuisance to the surroundings or traffic.

The work surface remains powerfully and uniformly illuminated, because the light that would otherwise scatter away now lands on the floor. The same reflector design is used in the compact DarkLicht Mini and the fixed DarkLicht floodlight series.

Rounded corners63°, 66°, 69°, 72° en 75°
Above the corner0 % light emission
Light Colors5000K, 4000K, 3000K, amber 2200K
Two-colored4000K with 2200K and 1700K

The same principle on a site scale: see the DarkLicht full cut-off floodlights.

Evidence

Tested, not promised

Every claim carries its condition in the same sentence. You can read more about the test methods at Product Quality and Warranty.

Salt Spray · ISO 9227
1.007 hours

Neutral salt spray test in accordance with ISO 9227, performed on a cast housing that had been scratched beforehand: no coating delamination after 1,007 hours.

Vibration · IEC 60068-2-6
6 G continuous

Vibration-resistant up to 6 G at resonance in accordance with IEC 60068-2-6, with shock testing in accordance with IEC 60068-2-27.

Practice
Nuisance measurably limited

For asphalt rollers, disposable equipment, and mobile lighting towers in populated areas, the DarkLicht line is the way to stay within light nuisance requirements without compromising on work light.

Downloads

Downloads

Data Sheet

Four pages with the full specification, dimensions and order code. Available for immediate download.

3D file

STEP or DXF for your own drawing work, including the mounting pattern of the bracket.

IES files

Per optic and per color temperature, as a single zip file, for your own calculation in DIALux or Relux.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Is your question not listed, or would you like something calculated? An engineer will respond within 1 business day.

A standard work lamp spreads light in all directions, including into the eyes of the driver and those around him. The DarkLicht S features a full cut-off reflector: above the selected forward angle—63° to 75°—light emission is zero. The light that would otherwise be scattered is directed onto the work surface.

The S60 operates on 9–32 V and thus covers 12- and 24-volt electrical systems: 10,260 lumens from 60 W. The S75 requires 20–32 V and delivers 12,825 lumens from 75 W, the most powerful non-glare work light in the family. If the vehicle's electrical system is 12 V, the S60 is the choice.

The same reflector principle across three scales: the Mini (4,800 lm, 1.0 kg) for compact positions, the S (up to 12,825 lm) for machine zones, and the fixed DarkLicht area floodlight line for site and mast lighting up to over 100,000 lumens.

The higher the lamp is hung, the steeper the angle: 63° for high mounting, 69° as a standard choice, 75° for low mounting wide on the work surface. We support this choice with a free lighting calculation.

As soon as people are working in the light beam or the machine is operating between traffic and buildings: asphalt pavers, disposable equipment, heavy equipment with oncoming traffic. Often it is also the easiest way to meet a light pollution condition in a permit.

Dimming is custom work, because the drivers on the board supply a constant current. Group switching is possible via the onboard power system. Bi-color, 4000K with amber 2200K and 1700K, is switchable during operation.

Amber 2200K and 3000K provide less scattering in fog and dust and less disturbance to the surroundings and fauna. In the dual-color version, you can switch between 4000K working light and amber during operation.

Yes. The luminaire has been tested to IP66, IP67, IP68, and IP69K. All of these classes are mentioned because they are different tests: IP69K is high-pressure and high-temperature steam jet, IP68 is immersion. One does not imply the other.

IK08 with impact-resistant glass can withstand normal industrial use and weather conditions. If maximum impact resistance (IK10) is a strict requirement, choose either the Goby or the Piranha from this product family.

The DarkLicht S exceeds L90B05 by more than 103,500 hours: at that point, at least 95 of the % luminaires will still be delivering at least 90 % of their initial light output. That represents well over ten years of continuous operation, and is a more stringent standard than the standard L70 and L80 specifications.

No. The luminaire is not intended for hazardous areas. If ATEX is a requirement, please discuss this in advance, and we will determine a suitable solution together.

Yes. Heijmans equips its machines with this technology. For mass production, we tailor the cut-off angle, power, color temperature, and mounting to the machine architecture.

CE, IEC 60598, EN 55015, EN 61547 and the EMC Directive. IEC 60598 covers construction, electrical safety, and thermal behavior. Configurations for North America are available upon request.

Request

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Lucas de Graaf

Technical Director, JEL Products

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