The IDX-500 is a powerful, rechargeable UV-A LED flashlight from Spectro-UV, designed specifically for inspection and non-destructive testing (NDT). With a compact form factor and very high intensity, it is suitable for fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI), magnetic powder inspection (MPI) and other demanding visual inspection tasks.

Key features and benefits

• Efficient “instant-on” function – lamp reaches full UV-A intensity immediately.

• Very high UV-A intensity: approximately 33,000 µW/cm² at 38 cm distance.

• Very compact coverage: at 38 cm distance, beam diameter covers approx. 10 cm (3.9″) with minimum ~1,000 µW/cm².

• Robust and portable – anodized aluminum housing, suitable for field use and industrial environments.

• USB-C charging and rechargeable Li-ion battery provide convenient operating time (~3 hours).

Technical specifications

• Wavelength: 365 nm UV-A LED.

• Intensity: approximately 33,000 µW/cm² at 15″ (38 cm) distance.

• Coverage diameter: approximately 10 cm at the same distance.

• Operating time: up to approximately 3 hours of continuous use on a fully charged battery.

• Dimensions: approx. 15.9 cm length (6.25″) / head diameter ~4 cm (1.57″) – weight approx. 194 g without battery.

Areas of application

• Fluorescent penetrant inspection (FPI) and magnetic powder inspection (MPI) where high UV-A intensity and good coverage are essential.

• Field work and inspection where mobility, ruggedness and reliable brightness are critical.

• Inspection of components and surfaces where visual inspection with UV-A lighting is used to reveal indications.

• Control and quality work in production, maintenance and NDT environments.