Checkline PK2X - Manual (Page 2)

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1.0 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a PK2X Series portable stroboscope.
You can use the Pocket-Strobe in a variety of industrial, laboratory, R&D and
academic environments.
Most commonly, the Pocket-Strobe is used to make objects which are moving at high
speeds appear to be moving in slow motion. When this occurs, you can then safely
and easily analyze their motion, check for proper registration, determine sources of
unwanted vibration, etc.
Also, you can use the Pocket-Strobe to apparently “freeze” an object’s movement.
Without making contact, you can accurately measure the object’s rotational speed
or reciprocation rate.
Unlike other portable stroboscopes, the Pocket-Strobe takes only one hand to
operate—and because it is the world’s smallest industrial stroboscope—it is very
convenient and portable.
Typical applications include use with:
■ High speed assembly lines, conveyor systems, bottling operations, etc.
■ Printing presses and cloth looms
■ Motors, fans, pumps and turbines
■ Calibration and inspection equipment
■ Monitoring laboratory & research applications
Models Available
■ PK2X: operates from Internal Rechargeable Battery or AC-Power.
■ PK2X-OT: same as above but includes optional external trigger output
■ PK2X-AC: supplied without internal battery for use with AC-Power ONLY.
— Caution —
Although objects may appear to be moving slowly or frozen,
NEVER touch any rotating or reciprocating element during testing.
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17.0 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: Stroboscopes give the illusion of stopped motion.
Do not touch the machine or object being observed.
The use of stroboscopes may induce an epileptic seizure in
those persons predisposed to this type of attack.
Explosion hazard. Do not use this product in the presence
of an explosive environment.
CAUTION: Do not use this product in wet or condensating environments.
Do not allow liquids or metallic objects to enter into the
ventilation holes.
Wear adequate eye protection when using this product.
Failure to do so could result in serious injury.
NOTICE: The Pocket-Strobe is designed for battery operation only.
Do not operate the instrument while it is recharging. Failure
to do so will damage the unit and void its warranty.
Recharge the battery using only the original battery charger supplied
with the PK2X.
DANGER HIGH VOLTAGE!
To reduce risk of an electronic shock, do not open the Pocket-Strobe.
To replace the flash tube, refer to the section entitled “Replacing the
Flash Tube.” There are no user-serviceable parts inside.