Peak Beam Systems’ line of Maxa Beam  Searchlights offer an unparalleled 12,000,000 CandlePower output and 3,500 meter range in military-grade housings.  The Maxa Beam is the only compact high-intensity searchlight with a computer-controllable motorized beam width and variable frequency strobe function.

The Maxa Beam’s strobe is especially effective for deterring and stopping oncoming vehicles and persons because it causes “ocular disruption” and disorientation.  The Maxa Beam’s strobe has similar effects to those of a green laser dazzler without the strict eye safety issues or export regulations.

Peak Beam Systems, Inc. offers multiple configurations of its 12,000,000 CandlePower Maxa Beam Searchlight for integration into computer-controlled systems.  Variations include visible or infrared output, Picatinny rail mounts, and mil. spec. metal connectors.  The searchlights are typically controlled using an RS232 serial interface and are often employed with third-party Ethernet-to-serial servers.

Current end-users of the Maxa Beam Searchlight include the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard, NATO Armed Forces, U.S. Department of Energy, and U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

About Peak Beam Systems, Inc.:
Peak Beam Systems, Inc. is a leader in the design and manufacture of high-intensity illumination products. Peak Beam’s flagship product, the Maxa Beam Searchlight, has been field-tested for twenty-four years and users include the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security, federal and local law enforcement, and friendly foreign governments. Peak Beam is a Certified Small Woman-Owned Business based in Edgemont, PA. For more information, please contact Annie McManus, Director of Sales and Marketing, or visit www.peakbeam.com.

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Edgemont, Pennsylvania – August 8, 2011 – Peak Beam Systems, Inc. is pleased to announce that the Company’s Maxa Beam Crew-Served Weapons Light (CSWL) has been placed on the U.S. Army’s Common Table of Allowance (CTA). This placement follows an extensive Product Evaluation Test of the Maxa Beam CSWL conducted by the U.S. Army’s Product Manager Soldier Maneuver Sensors.

The Army’s CTA provides a flexible Basis of Issue for acquisition and also acts as a guide to help units determine which items and stock quantities they are authorized to procure in order to help them complete their mission. Peak Beam’s CSWL is listed on CTA 50-970 for Expendable/Durable Items. Authorized Army personnel may view the CTA online at the Force Management System Website (FMSWEB).

The Maxa Beam Crew-Served Weapons Light emits an unparalleled 12,000,000 CandlePower output and includes an infrared filter for covert operations. All of the CSWL’s features, including a motorized beam width adjustment, variable beam intensity, and a strobe function, are controlled at the rear of the weapon using a rugged remote control unit. The CSWL’s strobe option automatically sweeps through multiple frequencies allowing the CSWL to be used as a disorienting and effective non-lethal weapon.

Peak Beam’s Maxa Beam Crew-Served Weapons Light has been assigned National Stock Number (NSN) 6230-01-588-8523. The CSWL is commonly deployed with a MKVIII Sight and Illumination Mount for the M2HB .50 caliber Machine Gun (NSN 6230-01-589-5287). The MKVIII is manufactured by Advanced Tactical Sighting Systems in Shelton, WA and is also available for purchase on the Army’s CTA.

About Peak Beam Systems, Inc.:
Peak Beam Systems, Inc. is a leader in the design and manufacture of high-intensity illumination products. Peak Beam’s flagship product, the Maxa Beam Searchlight, has been field-tested for twenty-four years and users include the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security, federal and local law enforcement, and friendly foreign governments. Peak Beam is a Certified Small Woman-Owned Business based in Edgemont, PA. For more information, please contact Annie McManus, Director of Sales and Marketing, or visit www.peakbeam.com.

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February 7, 2011 – EDGEMONT, PA – Peak Beam Systems, Inc. has announced the release of a new Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) battery for the company’s Maxa Beam Searchlight. Weighing in at only 3.5 lbs., the new LiFePO4 battery can power the searchlight for over two hours and offers great value with a faster recharge time, lower self discharge rate, and more than five times the total life cycles than the company’s older Lithium-Ion batteries.

Peak Beam’s line of Maxa Beam Searchlights have been fielded by U.S. Military forces and foreign military, security, and law enforcement for over twenty years and have proven to be a valuable tool for security applications including perimeter surveillance, force protection, checkpoint security, and escalation of force operations. The LiFePO4 battery’s long run time will enable the Maxa Beam’s end-users to operate the searchlight for extended periods of time without the need for extra battery packs or recharging. In addition, the LiFePO4′s low self-discharge rate makes this battery an ideal choice for users who want to store a charged battery for long periods of time.

Peak Beam has also announced the release of two charging units for the new LiFePO4 battery pack. For more information on the battery pack, chargers, and how this technology compares with Peak Beam’s existing battery offerings, please visit www.peakbeam.com or contact Annie McManus, Director of Sales and Marketing, at 610-353-8505.

About Peak Beam Systems, Inc.:
Peak Beam Systems, Inc. is a leader in the design and manufacture of high-intensity illumination products. Peak Beam’s flagship product, the Maxa Beam Searchlight, has been field-tested for twenty-three years and users include the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security, federal and local law enforcement, and friendly foreign governments. Peak Beam is a Certified Small Woman-Owned Business based in Edgemont, PA. For more information, please visit www.peakbeam.com.

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Peak Beam’s 12,000,000 CandlePower Maxa Beam Watertight Enclosure System is a fully sealed, computer-controlled searchlight that is capable of illuminating targets at ranges exceeding two miles. As part of the Shipboard Protection System design, LRAD Corporation has developed an integrated remote interface that allows for seamless control and remote positioning of the Maxa Beam and the LRAD® acoustic hailing device.

LRAD Corporation’s proprietary LRAD-RX® enables system operators to detect and broadcast to an intruder over distance. Featuring an integrated Maxa Beam Searchlight, camera, and LRAD Corporation’s robust, IP-addressable full pan and tilt drive for precise aiming and tracking, the LRAD-RX® system can also be integrated with radar to provide automated intruder alerts. The Maxa Beam Searchlight is used to identify and deter targets and the searchlight’s inclusion on the LRAD-RX® platform helps to create increased standoff and safety zones, support peaceful conflict resolution, and potentially prevent the use of deadly force.

About Peak Beam Systems, Inc.:
Peak Beam Systems, Inc. is a leader in the design and manufacture of high-intensity illumination products. Peak Beam’s flagship product, the Maxa Beam Searchlight, has been field-tested for twenty-three years and users include the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security, federal and local law enforcement, and friendly foreign governments. Peak Beam is a Certified Small Woman-Owned Business based in Edgemont, PA. For more information, please visit www.peakbeam.com or contact Annie McManus, Director of Sales and Marketing, at 610-353-8505.

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The new Maxa Beam system will be installed in armored vehicles and is configured to allow dual functions: portable, battery powered use and vehicle-powered, mounted use. The system includes a 7.5 million CandlePower Maxa Beam Searchlight with a reinforced “Spyder” front lens for extra shock protection. The new system has been assigned a NATO Stock Number (NSN).

About Peak Beam Systems, Inc.:
Peak Beam Systems, Inc. is a leader in the design and manufacture of high-intensity illumination products. Peak Beam is a Certified Small Woman-Owned Business based in Edgemont, PA. Peak Beam’s flagship product, the Maxa Beam Searchlight, has been field-tested for twenty years and users include the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security, federal and local law enforcement, and friendly foreign governments. For more information, please visit www.peakbeam.com or call 610-353-8505.

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The New Lithium-Ion Battery offers a significant leap in technology over older battery chemistries. The Li-Ion is lighter weight and has a longer run time than the traditional NiCad Maxa Beam Battery. The Li-Ion Battery also features a five-level LED fuel gauge and a built-in multi-voltage quick charger. “The Lithium-Ion Batteries significantly improve the performance and portability of the Maxa Beam Handheld Searchlight and we are very excited to announce that the batteries are now in stock and ready to ship,” said President Jean McManus.

About Peak Beam Systems, Inc.:
Peak Beam Systems, Inc. is a leader in the design and manufacture of high-intensity illumination products. Peak Beam is a Certified Small Woman-Owned Business based in Edgemont, PA. Peak Beam’s flagship product, the Maxa Beam Searchlight, has been field-tested for twenty years and users include the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security, federal and local law enforcement, and friendly foreign governments. For more information, please visit www.peakbeam.com or call 610-353-8505.

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The new GUI control panel allows operators to control multiple searchlights using IP addresses. The interface shows the real-time status of each connected searchlight and agents on several computers can simultaneously control the searchlights’ beam level, beam width and strobe rate.

The Remote-Control Maxa Beam Searchlight Systems feature up to 12,000,000 million candlepower output, a 3000m range of illumination, and an effective non-lethal strobe function. The searchlights are mounted on pan/tilt devices along with day/night cameras and sensors, giving the U.S. Border Patrol Agents a powerful tool as they work to keep the U.S. border secure.

About Peak Beam Systems, Inc.:
Peak Beam Systems, Inc. is a leader in the design and manufacture of handheld, high-intensity illumination products. Peak Beam is a Certified Small Woman-Owned Business based in Edgemont, PA. Peak Beam’s flagship product, the Maxa Beam Searchlight, has been field-tested for twenty years and users include the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security, federal and local law enforcement, and friendly foreign governments. For more information, please visit www.peakbeam.com or call 610-353-8505.

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The Maxa Beam CSWL system was released in June 2008 after extensive testing and comparative analysis against other weapon-mounted lights by Naval Surface Warfare Center, Crane Division. The Maxa Beam CSWL features a remote-controlled variable beam width, an 8-15 Hz strobe sweep and a long range (3000m) field of illumination. The CSWL system is rated at IP66 and the searchlight’s integrated rail interface allows the Maxa Beam to attach to any M1913 “Picatinny” rail.

About Peak Beam Systems, Inc.:
Peak Beam Systems, Inc. is a leader in the design and manufacture of high-intensity illumination products. Peak Beam is a Certified Small Woman-Owned Business based in Edgemont, PA. Peak Beam’s flagship product, the Maxa Beam Searchlight, has been field-tested for twenty years and users include the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security, federal and local law enforcement, and friendly foreign governments. For more information, please visit www.peakbeam.com or call 610-353-8505.

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About Peak Beam Systems, Inc.:
Peak Beam Systems, Inc. is a leader in the design and manufacture of handheld, high-intensity illumination products. Peak Beam is a Certified Small Woman-Owned Business based in Edgemont, PA. Peak Beam’s flagship product, the Maxa Beam Searchlight, has been field-tested for twenty years and users include the U.S. Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, Border Patrol, Department of Homeland Security, federal and local law enforcement, and friendly foreign governments. For more information, please visit www.peakbeam.com or call 610-353-8505.

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