The Quark 1232 Tactical comes with an impressive array of options. It takes the standard CR123 batteries that most “tactical” lights do and although costly the performance of these batteries is better according to 4sevens literature than the lights which run AA. The emitter is a Cree LED XP-G R5, it has 5 current regulated output levels, 3 flash modes (strobe, sos and beacon), momentary activation and level
memorization. The body is fully knurled aircraft grade aluminum with a Type III hard anodized finish with IPX-8 waterproofing and comes with a reversible/removable pocket clip. The lens is impact resistant glass with a dual coating, a sapphire coating on the outside and anti-reflective coating on the inside for maximum efficiency and durability.
Output settings and runtime are generous with the 8 basic output levels/modes available and the option to program the light for 2 specific user-defined modes. See below for exact output specs:
Moonlight: 0.2 lumens for 30 days
Low: 4 lumens for 5 days
Medium: 22 lumens for 20 hours
High: 85 lumens for 4.5 hours
Max: 230 lumens for 1.8 hours
Strobe: 230 lumens for 3 hours
Beacon: 0-230 lumens pulse for 23 hours