Choosing the Right Cabin Light
Model 420016 is the standard hardwired cabin light, available in 12V, 24V, and 10-32V versions. The 12V and 24V versions use the slim 22 mm body; the 10-32V version uses the 30 mm thick body.
Model 421016 is the multi-voltage hardwired cabin light. It runs on 10-32V DC as standard, covering both 12V and 24V vehicle systems from a single part number.
Model 422016 is the battery-powered cabin light. It operates independently of vehicle power, making it suitable for retrofits, hatches, trailers, and auxiliary compartments where routing vehicle wiring is impractical.
Features
- Dual mode white and blackout lighting
- Blackout output in red, blue, or green
- Programmable and dimmable via panel control
- Aluminum housing with PMMA diffusing lens
- Hardwired 12V, 24V, 10-32V or battery-powered versions
- Up to 13 military housing colors
Benefits
- One fixture covers normal and blackout operations
- No wiring integration needed with the battery version
- Preserves crew night adaptation in blackout mode
- Single multi-voltage part number simplifies fleet stocking
- Compatible with MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 platforms
Typical Applications
- Armored vehicles
- Military trucks
- Naval vessels and boat cabins
- Trailers and shelters
- Hatches and storage compartments
3 Available Models
Model 420016 – Compact Cabin Light
The 420016 is the standard hardwired cabin light in the series, built for permanent installation in crew compartments of armored vehicles and military trucks. With dedicated 12V, 24V, and 10-32V versions, it is specified per platform rather than per fleet, keeping each installation as slim as the electrical system allows.
Features
- Programmable and dimmable – Output level and behavior are configured at installation via the on-lamp panel control
- Blackout function – Switches from white to low-intensity red, blue, or green output for blackout operations
- Three voltage versions – Dedicated 12V, 24V, and multi-voltage 10-32V options to match the platform electrical system
- Two body depths – Slim 22 mm body for the 12V and 24V versions, 30 mm body for the 10-32V version
- Nine connector options – From bare cable to D38999, MS3112E, AMP, Deutsch, and Sure Seal to match existing platform wiring
Specifications
| Light Output | 115 cd / 196 lux at 100 cm |
| Angle of Light | 100 degrees flood |
| Input Voltage | 12V, 24V, or 10-32V DC |
| Power Consumption | 9.71 W |
| Dimensions | 196 x 96 x 22 mm (12/24V) / 30 mm (10-32V) |
| Weight | 510 g ± 10% |
| Housing | Aluminum, 6 color options |
| Lens | PMMA diffusing |
| Mounting | Universal mount |
| Sealing | IP54 |
| Standards | MIL-STD-1275D, compatible with MIL-STD-461E and MIL-STD-810F |
Model 421016 – Multi-Voltage Cabin Light
The 421016 is the fleet-friendly option. Its 10-32V DC input covers every common vehicle electrical system from a single part number, which simplifies stocking and procurement for operators running mixed 12V and 24V fleets. Output and dimensions are identical to the 420016.
Features
- Single part number for all platforms – The 10-32V DC input covers 12V and 24V vehicle systems without separate voltage versions
- Programmable and dimmable – Output configured at installation via panel control
- Blackout function – Red, blue, or green low-intensity output selectable at ordering
- Diffused or clear lens – Available as 421016-01 with diffused lens or 421016-02 with clear lens
- Eight connector options – Bare cable, MS3112E, AMP, Deutsch, and Sure Seal configurations
Specifications
| Light Output | 115 cd / 196 lux at 100 cm |
| Angle of Light | 100 degrees flood |
| Input Voltage | 10-32V DC |
| Power Consumption | 9.71 W |
| Dimensions | 196 x 96 x 22 mm |
| Weight | 0.32 kg |
| Housing | Aluminum, 6 color options |
| Lens | PMMA diffusing (01) or clear (02) |
| Mounting | Universal mount |
| Sealing | IP54 |
| Standards | MIL-STD-1275D, compatible with MIL-STD-461E and MIL-STD-810F |
Model 422016 – Battery Cabin Light
The 422016 brings the same cabin light capability to positions without vehicle power. Running entirely on batteries, it installs anywhere a light is needed without wiring integration, from hatches and storage compartments to trailers and temporary shelters.
Features
- Fully independent of vehicle power – Battery operation makes it suitable for hatches, storage compartments, trailers, and any position where hardwired lighting would require significant integration work
- Programming function – Output and blackout behavior configured at installation via the on-lamp panel controls
- Blackout function – Red, blue, or green low-intensity output selectable at ordering
- Diffused or clear lens – Available as 422016-01 with diffused lens or 422016-02 with clear lens
- Simple six-hole mounting – Surface mounts with a 25 cm cable for the control connection
Specifications
| Power Source | Battery |
| Voltage Options | 12V, 24V, or 10-32V DC |
| Dimensions | 228 x 73 x 32.65 mm |
| Housing | Aluminum, 7 color options |
| Lens | PMMA diffusing (01) or clear (02) |
| Control | Panel control with programming function |
| Cable Length | 25 cm |
| Sealing | IP X4 |
| Standards | Compatible with MIL-STD-810 and MIL-STD-461 |
Frequently Asked Questions
The 420016 and 421016 connect to vehicle power and are intended for permanent installation in crew compartments. The 422016 runs on batteries and operates independently of vehicle power, making it the right choice for retrofits, hatches, trailers, and auxiliary compartments where routing vehicle wiring is impractical.
In blackout mode, the lamp switches from white output to low-intensity red, blue, or green depending on the configuration ordered. This preserves the crew’s night adaptation and minimizes the light signature visible from outside the vehicle during blackout operations.
The two terms are used interchangeably. Dome light is the more common term in automotive contexts, while cabin light is used across marine, aviation, and military platforms. Both refer to the interior ceiling-mounted light that illuminates the occupant compartment.
