NEVER LOSE SIGHT OF YOUR RESCUE HOOK AGAIN!
Introducing the DarkLight G2™
See how easy it is to install, on the video at the bottom of the page.
(DarkLight G2 supersedes the ReflectGuard and DarkLight products.)
NO airworthiness certificate required!
NO hook disassembly!
The visible and infrared light capabilities allow the hoist user to identify the rescue hook’s location during nighttime and low visibility hoist operations.
DarkLight G2 will enhance safety during rescue hoist operations for use in training, water rescue, and combat operations.
The DarkLight G2 is an LED device used to illuminate the hook assembly to enhance your rescue hoist mission during low visibility or night operations. It is equipped with green and red LEDs to be used for increased hook visibility and signaling, as well as IR compatible infrared LEDs, to be used in covert operations. No airworthiness certification is required.
The DarkLight G2 is designed for easy installation and maintenance. The device hinges open and utilize a captured spring loaded latch pin. It can be installed and removed in just seconds with no hook disassembly.
The body of the DarkLight G2 has constructed of impact resistant polycarbonate and constructed to be dust and water resistant. The device is operated by a single push button design making operation simple. The button is located at the bottom of the device and is powered by a single CR123A lithium battery providing 30+ hours of battery life.
Regardless of weather conditions, the DarkLight G2 is ideal for improving visibility during rescue hoist missions. The Darklight G2 can be a simple and effective method of signaling between ground crew and hoist operators.
ZRG-6000-1
DarkLight G2B
NSN: 6210-01-682-2506
(For use with Breeze Style Hooks)
Weight: 1 lb. (0.5 kg)
Height: 1.3 in. (3.2 cm)
Width: 5.2 in. (13.2 cm)
ZRG-7000-1
DarkLight G2G
NSN: 6230-01-692-2585
(For use with most Goodrich Style Hooks; not for use with the EC145 or EC135 or Lakota installations)
Weight: 1.10 lbs. (0.5 kg)
Height: 1.3 in. (3.3 cm)
Width: 6.1 in. (15.5 cm)
ZRG-8000-1
DarkLight G2H
NSN: Not Assigned
(For use with the EC-145 & LUH Hook Assemblies, not for use with the EC-135)
Weight: 1.8 lbs. (0.8 kg)
Height: 1.3 in. (3.3 cm)
Width: 8 in (20.3 cm)
Technical Specifications
- No hook disassembly
- Easily installed and maintained
- Compatible with Breeze and most Goodrich hooks
- Illuminates the hook assembly for low visibility or night operations
- NVG Compatible infrared LEDs for covert operations
- Provides a simple and effective method of signaling between ground crew and hoist operators
- Impact resistant with dust and water resistant construction
Videos
Darklight G2
Easily Removable.
Video
Thank you to San Diego Fire Rescue for sharing this video.
Spare / Replacement Parts for DarkLight G2
| Nomenclature | Part Number | Description | NSN | Lead Time | Add To RFQ | hf:categories | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | AxelCut & G2B E-Bag | ZL-1051-4 | Includes: ZL-1000-1 AxelCut™ & ZRG-6000-1 DarkLight G2B (for use with Breeze style hoists) AxelCut: Two … | Not Available | 52 Weeks | axelcut darklight products | |
 | AxelCut & G2G E-Bag | ZL-1051-5 | Includes: ZL-1000-1 AxelCut™, ZRG- 7000-1 DarkLight G2G (for use with most Goodrich Style Hooks; not … | Not Available | 52 Weeks | axelcut darklight products | |
 | AxelCut & G2H E-Bag | ZL-1051-6 | Includes: ZL-1000-1 AxelCut™ & ZRG-8000-1 DarkLight G2H (For use with the EC145 and LUH Installations, … | Not Available | 52 Weeks | axelcut darklight products | |
 | AxelCut & QuickSplice E-Bag | ZL-1051-1 | Includes: ZL-1000-1 AxelCut™, ZL-6000-3 QuickSplice with Slide-Lok Hook Two (2) year warranty against manufacturer defects … | Not Available | 52 Weeks | axelcut quicksplice products | |
 | AxelCut E-Bag | ZL-1051-0 | Includes: E-Bag and ZL-1000-1 AxelCut™ Two (2) year warranty against manufacturer defects from time of … | Not Available | 52 Weeks | axelcut products | |
 | AxelCut ™ - Emergency Cable Cutter | ZL-1000-1 | Two (2) year warranty against manufacturer defects from time of shipping. FOR CUSTOMS PURPOSES: DESCRIPTION: … | 5110-01-521-1998 | 52 Weeks | axelcut products | |
 | AxelCut, QuickSplice & G2B E-Bag | ZL-1051-2 | Includes: ZL-1000-1 AxelCut™, ZL-6000-3 QuickSplice with Slide-Lok Hook, ZRG-6000-1 DarkLight G2B (for use with Breeze … | Not Available | 52 Weeks | axelcut darklight quicksplice products | |
 | AxelCut, QuickSplice & G2G E-Bag | ZL-1051-3 | Includes: ZL-1000-1 AxelCut™, ZL-6000-3 QuickSplice with Slide-Lok Hook, ZRG- 7000-1 DarkLight G2G (for use with … | Not Available | 52 Weeks | axelcut darklight quicksplice products | |
 | AxelCut, QuickSplice & G2H E-Bag | ZL-1051-7 | Includes: ZL-1000-1 AxelCut™, ZL-6000-3 QuickSplice with Slide-Lok Hook, ZRG-8000-1 DarkLight G2H (For use with the … | Not available | 52 Weeks | axelcut darklight quicksplice products | |
 | DarkLight G2B | ZRG-6000-1 | [For use with Breeze Style Hooks] Weight: 1 lb. (0.45 kg) Height: 1.25 in. (3.18 … | 6210-01-682-2506 | 18 Weeks | darklight products | |
 | DarkLight G2G | ZRG-7000-1 | [For use most Goodrich Style Hooks; not for use with the EC145 or EC135, or … | 6230-01-692-2585 | 18 Weeks | darklight products | |
 | Darklight G2H | ZRG-8000-1 | DarkLight G2H [For use with the EC145 and LUH Installations, Not for use with EC … | Not Available | 18 Weeks | darklight products | |
 | E-Kit | ZL-1100-1 | Includes: ZL-1000-1 AxelCut™ , ZL-6000-3 QuickSplice & Mounting Plate with Slide-Lok Hook Two (2) year … | 1560-01-543-3257 | 52 Weeks | axelcut quicksplice products | |
 | QuickSplice with Slide-Lok Hook | ZL-6000-3 | One (1) year warranty against manufacturer defects from time of shipping FOR CUSTOMS PURPOSES: DESCRIPTION: … | 4030-01-600-6137 | 22 weeks | quicksplice products |
