Purelux Apex S500 — LED bar, 53 cm, 120 W, Ref. 2x20

Two power modes in one bar: off the road PowerBoost gives 8 948 lm and 572 m of reach at 1 lux, while the approved mode runs at 5 740 lm and 495 m. A button on the housing switches between them, with no wiring to change.

Purelux publishes the catalogue figures and Valostore adds its own laboratory measurements, separately for both modes. You do not have to take one number on the box on trust: both sets are below, side by side.

Key benefits

• Two power modes - 132.5 W in PowerBoost and 96.8 W in road mode. One bar covers public roads and work off them.
• 572 m of reach at 1 lux, and 1 144 m at 0.25 lux - the level at which the eye still picks out an obstacle. Road mode gives 495 m.
• Measured, not just declared - the maker states 10 500 lm, the Valostore measurement is 8 948 lm.
• 4.5 W position light in the lower strip, in white and amber.
• 10-32 V DC supply - one version for 12 V and 24 V systems.
• IP67/IP69K - rated for high-pressure, high-temperature washing, not just rain.
• DT-2 connector with a 1 000 mm lead.
• Reference number 2 x 20 - the lower it is, the more lamps fit within the permitted total for the vehicle.
• 24 months manufacturer warranty.

Two modes, two sets of figures

The manufacturer states plainly that road approval does not cover PowerBoost mode. Treat it as an off-road mode and check the rules where you drive.

Technical data

• Model: Purelux Apex S500
• Intended use: auxiliary lighting for cars
• Supply voltage: 10-32 V DC
• Calculated power: 140 W
• Measured power: 132.5 W (PowerBoost) / 96.8 W (approved mode)
• Current draw: 5.52 A @ 24 V (PowerBoost) / 4.03 A @ 24 V (approved mode)
• Position light: 4.5 W
• Luminous flux declared by the manufacturer: 10 500 lm (PowerBoost)
• Luminous flux measured by Valostore: 8 948 lm (PowerBoost) / 5 740 lm (approved mode)
• Reach: 572 m at 1 lux and 1 144 m at 0.25 lux (PowerBoost); 495 m at 1 lux and 990 m at 0.25 lux (approved mode)
• Colour temperature: 5 500 K declared, 5 386 K measured
• Dimensions: 532 x 182 x 60 mm (width x height x depth)
• Weight: 1 700 g
• Connector: DT-2, 1 000 mm cable
• Position lights on separate wires
• Ingress protection: IP67/IP69K
• Approvals: CE, RoHS, ECE R10, R148, R149; reference number 2 x 20
• Manufacturer warranty: 24 months

What is in the box

• Purelux Apex S500 bar
• power cord with DT-2 connector, 100 cm
• mounting screws
• license plate adapter pieces
• installation and connection instructions

Before you order

The catalogue name says 120 W while the data table says 140 W. We publish both.

Who it is for

For 4x4s, pickups and expedition builds where the bar has to work every day. At 53.2 cm wide and 1 700 g it fits a typical bull bar or roof bar. Reference number 2 x 20 decides how many lamps fit within the permitted total for the vehicle - tell us what is already on the front and we will add it up. Fitting, loom routing and aiming are jobs our workshop in Warsaw does routinely.

Why it is worth it

• One bar for public roads and off them, with no covers to swap.
• Measured figures next to catalogue ones, so comparison is honest.
• IP67/IP69K sealing and a DT-2 connector - built for daily use.

Not sure it fits your bull bar? Tell us the vehicle and we will check.

Frequently asked questions

Can I use this bar on public roads?

Yes, in the approved mode. The manufacturer states CE, RoHS, ECE R10, R148, R149 approval and reference number 2 x 20. PowerBoost mode is explicitly outside the road approval.

What is the difference between PowerBoost and road mode?

Power, flux and reach: 132.5 W and 572 m against 96.8 W and 495 m. Everything else stays the same.

Does it work on a 24 V system?

Yes, the supply range is 10-32 V DC.

What connector does the cable use?

Dt-2, with a 1 000 mm lead.

What is the warranty?

The manufacturer states 24 months.