Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Pack

Halcyon's Explorer lighting systems take advantage of the Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) battery technology that emerged nearly thirty years ago from research on the storage of hydrogen for use as an alternative energy source. Several emerging battery technologies promise to offer even greater benefit with increased energy density, resulting in more power with less size and weight. However, these new technologies are not without problems. Recent explosions including injury to some divers are a testament to the careful approach incumbent upon all responsible companies. Halcyon is and has been testing new battery technology for years. However, we remain committed to providing a safe and reliable product and will not release a new technology until we are confident it represents a safe and compelling improvement over existing designs.

Key Features of Halcyon's Explorer Nickel-Metal Hydride Battery Pack

800 - 1000 charge/discharge cycles
Higher capacity: 50% greater energy density than their lead acid counterparts.
Environmentally green: NiMH batteries contain no cadmium, mercury, lead, or lithium, which has been proven to be a disaster in landfills.
No memory effect: unlike NICAD packs, NiMH batteries are not affected by battery memory effect and can be partially recharged and discharged at will without shortening the life of the battery.

The discharge behaviour of the Explorer Nickel-Metal Hydride battery pack is well suited for underwater lighting applications. Halcyon's NiMH battery pack provides a stable voltage for extended periods of operations.

Lead Acid Battery Packs

The Halcyon Proteus light is the only current line we offer that still uses lead acid, offering a dependable source of power for our entry-level lighting system.

Key Features of Halcyon’s Proteus Lead Acid Battery Pack

200 – 300 charge/discharge cycles
Less expensive than NiMH
Heavier, larger pack
Shorter lifespan with less deep cycling ability