Monarch Instrument Vibration Strobe User Manual
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SPECIFICATIONS
Flash Rate Range:
100-12,000 FPM (Flashes Per Minute)
Locking Range:
Wide Mode:
600 to 10,000 RPM
Narrow Mode:
200 to 8,000 RPM
Accuracy:
± 1 FPM (RPM)
Resolution:
1 FPM
Display:
5-Digit Liquid Crystal Display, Low Battery Indication
Input:
Connector: 3.5 mm Stereo Plug
2.5 to 12 volt pulse in External (EXT) mode
100mV/g accelerometer in Tracking (LOCK/TRACK) mode,
externally powered
Output:
Connector: 3.5 mm Mono Plug
Approx 6 Volt positive pulse
Power:
6.0 Vdc, Internal Rechargeable Sealed Lead Acid Battery
Charger:
115 Vac (Optional 230 Vac)
Operating Time:
In excess of 60 minutes at 1800 FPM (on full charge)
Flash Duration:
30 microseconds
Flash Tube (Lamp) Life: 100 million flashes
Operating Temperature:
0-40° C (May be operated for short time periods, slightly beyond stated
temperature range.)
Weight:
2.5 lbs.
INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 1
PREPARATION FOR USE ........................................................................ 2
OPERATION ............................................................................................. 3
MEASURING RPM WITH THE Vibration Strobe ....................................... 4
BALANCING AND PHASE MEASUREMENT ........................................... 4
PHASE ANALYSIS ................................................................................... 6
MOTION STUDIES ................................................................................... 7
POWER REQUIREMENTS AND BATTERY CHARGING ........................ 8
LAMP REPLACEMENT ............................................................................. 8
REPAIR/SERVICE/PARTS ..................................................................... 10
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DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
As Manufacturer:
Monarch Instrument
Division of Monarch International Inc.
15 Columbia Drive, Amherst NH 03031 USA
declares under Monarch’s sole responsibility that the product:
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards:
and therefore conforms with the requirements of Council Directive
89/336/EEC relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Retlif Testing
Laboratories performed the testing of this product. (Report No R-2700N).
Name:
Vibration Stroboscope
Model:
VB 115/230
EMC:
EN50082-2:1995
EN55011:1991 Group 1, Class A
EN61000-4-2
ENV50140
EN61000-4-4
ENV50142
ENV50141
27
th
March 1996
Manufacturer (Amherst, NH)
Alan Woolfson, VP Engineering
(Authorized Signature)