Monarch Instrument Nova-Strobe vbx User Manual
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All applications suited to a general purpose, phase shifting
stroboscope (Nova-Strobe pbx)
The Nova-Strobe vbx can also be used as a highly accurate, remote electronic
digital tachometer for direct measurement of RPM/RPS (speed) without
special reflective tape or markings. RPM results are updated and displayed
approximately every ½ second on the LCD display.
1.1
Display Panel / Definition of Buttons
The display panel consists of
a backlighted liquid crystal
display with six numeric digits
on top and five alphanumeric
digits on the bottom, which
indicate modes, flash rates,
etc. (see Figure 1).
Additional information
displayed include:
P H A S E
P H A S E
P H A S E
P H A S E
P H A S E
Indicates Phase
Delay Mode is
active
TIME
Indicates Time Delay Mode is active
AUTO
Indicates Auto Phase Shifting Mode (virtual RPM) is
active
ALT.
Indicates alternate function of each button (lower section)
and knob will be used
TACH
Tachometer Mode active (strobe won’t flash)
LOCK
Lock onto the accelerometer signal for input
EXT
External Input Mode active
Figure 1 Display Panel
When charging, the strobe will indicate CHRGE in the bottom right of the
display. The recharger will fast charge the batteries for about 4-5
hours and then trickle charge the batteries.
Allow the recharger to charge the batteries until the display shows
DONE for peak battery life performance. If the batteries are not
charged to 100% regularly, the batteries will lose capacity.
8.3
External Power Supply/Recharger
The external power supply/recharger (PSC-pbxU) can also be used to
run the stroboscope continuously from the AC mains (115/230 Vac).
To power the strobe with the external power supply/recharger
(PSC-pbxU):
1.
Plug the power supply/recharger cable into the recharger socket
(located below the display panel behind the handle).
2.
Plug the power supply/recharger into an AC mains wall outlet.
3.
Press (and lock) the trigger switch to operate. If the trigger switch
is not pressed, the unit will start charging.
8.4
Battery Disposal
Prior to disposing of the Nova-Strobe vbx, the user must remove the
Nickel-Metal Hydride batteries. To do this, remove the lens, reflector and
lamp as detailed in the Lamp Replacement section. This will expose four
(4) screws that must be removed so the reflector housing can be dismantled.
There are four (4) additional screws in the case half opposite the input and
output jacks that must be removed. The case halves can now be separated,
exposing the batteries. Remove the cables from the batteries and place
tape over the battery terminals to prevent them from shorting. The
batteries should be sent to a recycling center or returned to the factory.
The rest of the parts may now be disposed of.
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