Optronics Spotlight Charging Cord Replacement: Which One Should You Buy?
The original ZC-112B charging cord for Optronics spotlights (QR-205RA, QR-2000, QR-2001, QR-1000, QR-120, QR-1001, QR-220) is discontinued. Good news: it used a standard 5.5mm x 2.1mm DC barrel connector, so several off-the-shelf cigarette-lighter charging cords will work. Here's how two solid options compare.
- Standard 5.5mm x 2.1mm barrel connector matches the original ZC-112B
- Length matters: the original was 6ft, these run 4-6.5ft
- Both are rated for far more current than the spotlight actually draws
- Neither has been physically tested on an Optronics spotlight by us
Our picks at a glance
The original ZC-112B was a lightweight cord built only to trickle-charge a handheld spotlight’s battery. Both replacements here are general-purpose 12V accessory cords rated for 3-10A of continuous current — well beyond what a spotlight actually draws. That extra capacity doesn’t hurt anything; it’s just headroom you’re not using. The real differences that matter for this application are length and connector design, not amperage.
Will either of these definitely fit my spotlight?
Both use a 5.5mm x 2.1mm DC barrel connector, matching the original ZC-112B. Confirm your spotlight’s charging port uses this same size before ordering — we have not physically tested either cord on an Optronics spotlight.
Does the shorter DOCA cord matter?
The original ZC-112B was about 6 feet long. The DOCA cord is 4 feet, which may not reach as far from a cigarette lighter socket to where you charge your spotlight. The 6.5ft cord’s length is a closer match if reach is a concern.
Which one should I buy?
If price is the top priority, the DOCA cord is about half the cost. If you want a cord closer to the original’s length and a bit more built-in protection (fuse, heavier wire), the 6.5ft cord is the safer pick.
Bottom line
Both cords use the same 5.5mm x 2.1mm barrel connector as the discontinued ZC-112B and should work as a charging cord for Optronics spotlights, though neither has been physically tested by us. Choose the DOCA if price is the priority, or the 6.5ft cord if you want a closer match to the original’s 6ft length plus a built-in fuse.
