We recently reintroduced you to Ops-Core’s RAILINK with a promise to begin offering in-depth coverage of the multiple enablers which work with this headborne integrated power and data system.
CORE SURVIVAL was one of the first companies to partner with Ops-Core on this project, developing the HEL-STAR Rail Strobe specifically to integrate with the RAILINK system.
The HEL-STAR Rail Strobe miniaturizes the high performance expected from a CORE Survival product. Powered by the RAILINK’s centralized Battery Pack+, the HEL-STAR Rail Strobe features dual compact, lightweight lights.
Features:
• Small Footprint with Four Settings – High and low visibility in both White and IR. Built with CORE Survival’s patented technology for maximum performance in a low-profile, snag-resistant package.
• Tactile Operation – Switches are designed for positive operation by a gloved hand while the helmet is donned. Patented double-switch blocks inadvertent switching between visible and IR functions.
• Left & Right-Hand Installation – Strobe modules attach to both the left and right side of the helmet-mounted rails. Communication to synchronize function between the strobes is achieved via the RAILINK system’s data capability.
• Familiar Sliding Button Operation – Settings for Off, Dim and Bright operation for both the Visible and IR functions.
You might think that a strobe light wouldn’t leverage RAILINK’s data capabilities, but the HEL-STAR Rail Strobe uses it to coordinate device communication at the physical layer—transmitting raw data signals between devices without interpretation. This allows the strobes to blink in unison, synchronize between visible and IR modes, and adjust light intensity in real time.
Aside from using the RAILINK’s common power distribution, the strobe is optimized for low power consumption, ensuring seamless integration with other low-power devices without placing a significant power burden on the overall platform.
To learn more about the Ops-Core RAILINK Power and Data ARC Rails System, visit shop.gentexcorp.com/railink
