Monarch-instrument Pocket LED Strobe User Manual

Pocket LED StrobePortable LED Stroboscope15 Columbia DriveAmherst, NH 03031 USAPhone: (603) 883-3390Fax: (603) 886-3300E-mail: support@monarchinstrum

6To turn on the stroboscope, depress and hold the left most button until the display shows the rev level - REVXX then release the button. The un

7The input jack (closer to the front of the strobe ▲) enables an external signal to trigger the strobe. Inserting a plug into the input jack

83.1 Adjusting the Flash Rate – RPMThe fl ash rate can be adjusted by pressing the large UP/DOWN key (D). Pressing the UP end of the key ▲ will incre

9MENU (B) at any time to select that setup option. Note that currently selected options are indicated by the star icon ( ).Setup options are in orde

103.3.2 BRITE (Brightness)Adjust the fl ash pulse width and consequently the brightness. See Section 1.2. When the display shows:SEtUPBRITE Press t

11Press MENU to select, use the UP/DOWN button ▲▼ to select a memory location, press MENU to select the location. The fl ash rate is shown on the top

123.3.6 BKLIT (Backlight)Turns the display backlight on or off. When the display shows:SEtUPBKLITPress MENU to select, use the UP/DOWN button ▲▼ to s

13to return to the main menu without saving. The unit will indicate DONE when the value has been changed.At the MAIN MENU press the LEFT ◄ button to e

14Minute (RPM) at the highest fl ash rate that gives only one stationary image of the key way.Example: Object rotating at 3000 RPMIf the speed is o

155.0 BATTERIESThe Pocket LED Strobe is fi tted with a rechargeable Lithium Ion battery pack. These batteries are prone to self-discharge over time.

Safeguards and Precautions1. Read and follow all instructions in this manual carefully, and retain this manual for future reference.2. Do not use th

16CAUTION: Use of rechargers other than the one supplied (Model LBC-U or F037-005-W) will damage the stroboscope and void the warranty.

176.0 Specifi cationsInternal Mode:Flash Range 30 to 300,000 FPM (Flashes Per Minute), 0.5 to 5000HzFlash Rate Accuracy 0.005% of setting or ± la

18Flash Duration Adjustable 0.5 to 2500 microseconds or .1 to 18 degrees of rotation (auto adjusts with fl ash rate)Input Power Battery powered: Int

197.0 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES / SENSORSCA-4044-6 6 foot [1.8 m] Pulse Input / Output cable, 1/8 inch [3.5 mm] male phone plug to male BNC connectorT

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10. The Pocket LED Strobe contains Lithium Ion batteries which must be disposed of in accordance with Federal, State, & Local Regulations. Do

TABLE OF CONTENTSTABLE OF CONTENTS1.0 OVERVIEW ... 11.1 Modes

11.0 OVERVIEWThe Pocket LED Strobe (PLS) is a rugged, portable battery powered LED (Light Emitting Diode) stroboscope used for inspection and to stop

2Figure 1.2 Pocket LED Strobe Control Panel1.1 Modes of OperationThe stroboscope has two basic modes of operation – INTERNAL and EXTERNAL. The unit d

3whenever there is a plug in the input jack. When the strobe is in the External Input Mode, EXT will be displayed.When an external input is applied to

4image. Imagine a shaft rotating at 6000 RPM or one rotation every 1/100 of a second (10 msec). If the strobe fl ashes once every 10 msec for a brief m

5and remains constant as the fl ash rate increases or decreases. The strobe automatically calculates how wide the pulse width should be at different fl