Overview
The Rigid Industries RDS-Series 30 inch LED Midnight Optic Spot Light, part number 883213BLK, is a 30 inch surface mount light bar with 60 white LEDs and a black enamel finish. Rigid rates it at 257 watts and 32670 raw lumens, with a listed beam distance of 423.4 m. It is a universal light bar and no vehicle is named for it.
The RDS-Series light bar is an E-Series bar with a gentle arc, which Rigid says gives the bar a sleek, integrated look on the curved windshields and bumpers of modern trucks and SUVs. The arc also spreads the LED light wider across the road ahead. The Midnight Optic uses a spot optic with a transparent black enamel coating and black oxide hardware, which Rigid says helps the bar blend in during the day.
The Midnight Optics are offered in E-Series, RDS-Series and D-Series product lines, so the same finish is available across several bars.
Key features
- RDS-Series arc design with a sleek, integrated look
- Spot optic with a transparent black enamel coating
- Black oxide hardware
- Up to 70% more raw lumens than earlier RDS-Series models, per Rigid
- Hybrid optics in a 30 inch surface mount bar
- Black rectangular housing
Wiring a high-output light bar
A bar at this output draws a large current, so it should run on a relay and a fused supply sized for the load, with a switch at the dash. Route the wire from the battery along a clean path, keep it away from heat and moving parts, and secure it so vibration does not chafe the insulation. Ground the bar to a clean metal point.
Spot optics concentrate light into a narrow beam, which suits long distance visibility on open tracks. Choose a mounting spot that keeps the lens clear of dust thrown up by the vehicle and that allows the bar to be aimed without glare for other drivers. Check bracket bolts after rough trail use.
- Use a relay and fuse close to the battery
- Clean the lens after dusty runs
- Recheck bracket bolts after rough trail use
Specifications
| Brand | Rigid Industries |
|---|---|
| Part number | 883213BLK |
| UPC | 849774028502 |
| Series | RDS-Series Midnight Optic Spot Light |
| Size | 30 inch |
| LEDs | 60 white |
| Watts | 257 |
| Raw lumens | 32670 |
| Beam distance | 423.4 m |
| Beam pattern | Spot |
| Optics | Hybrid |
| Mounting | Surface, bracket |
| Finish | Black enamel |
| Housing | Black rectangular |
Vehicle fitment
This is a universal light bar with no vehicle, year or model listed. A 30 inch bar needs a flat surface with room for the bracket, so measure the spot on your vehicle before ordering.
Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering any bracket.
Installation notes
At 257 watts, the bar draws a large current and must be run through a fused circuit with a relay and a switch. Check local rules for light bars before using them on public roads, since many areas limit their use in front of other drivers.
What’s included
One 30 inch RDS-Series Midnight Optic spot light bar with its black enamel finish and black oxide hardware.
