Nidec ST-5000 Operation Manual

ST-5000 Dual Stroboscope & Tachometer
Operation Manual
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To Avoid Injury, do not point the light beam of the in-
strument or have it reflected into the eyes of people
or animals.
Do not leave the device close to water or any other
liquid to avoid damage.
If not using this instrument for extended periods of
time, remove the batteries to prevent potential battery
leakage from causing product damage.
Stroboscope causes moving objects to appear as a
stopped image. Do not touch the frozen object that is
actually moving.
Do not look directly at the Strobe's light and do not
stare into the Class II laser beam.
When removing or placing rechargeable batteries
into the charger, disconnect the power cord from the
power source to prevent a potential shock.
Do not attempt to open housing or do maintenance.
Damage to laser may occur.
The ST-5000 dual stroboscope/tachometer velocity analyzing and
measuring device is ideal for machinery process inspection. The
2 in 1 unit eliminates the need to purchase and carry around two
separate test instruments.
The LED stroboscope functionality of the ST-5000 is capable of
flashing its light in a synchronous frequency to the operating ma-
chinery, creating the illusion of viewing slowed or frozen images.
Utilizing this phenomenon of slowing or stopping the motion with
the adjusted flash rate of the ST-5000's LED lights, machine parts
and processes may be inspected for defects, aiding in preventa-
tive maintenance programs. The added adjustable flash duration
feature enables a clearer stopped image and is ideal for monitor-
ing repetitive processes such as on high-speed printing lines.
With the Laser Tachometer portion of the ST-5000, users can de-
termine exact process speeds up to a distance of 5', providing
adequate safety for the operator. The tachometer mode provides
the process speed as well as the maximum and minimum levels
recorded. A graphing mode is selectable for viewing the process
speed plotted on a graph.
The ST-5000 has several time-saving user features. One such
function enables operators to quickly record the speed in tachom-
eter mode and with the press of a button, the recorded tachom-
eter speed is transferred into the stroboscope mode, reducing
time to analyze and troubleshoot equipment at various speeds.
The 2-in-1 instrument with the ability to quickly change from ta-
chometer to stroboscope provides the user instantly the proper
stopped movement speed of the process, eliminating time dialing
in the exact speed normally required when using typical single
function stroboscopes.
SPECIFICATIONS
Stroboscope
Range: 15-99,999 RPM; 0.25-1666.65 Hz
Accuracy: +/- 0.012% FS
Lux Rating: 300 Lux at 20˝ (50 cm) with 12˝ (30 cm) irradiation
diameter @ 6000 FPM
Display: Graphic LCD 2.3 x 1.3˝ (60 x 32.6 mm)
Resolution: RPM: 0.1 < 1000 , 1 >= 1000 ; Hz: 0.002 < 16.666,
0.02 >= 16.66
Flash Duration: Adjustable
Lamp Lifetime: 20,000 hours
Tachometer
Range: 15 -200,000 RPM
Accuracy: +/- 0.013% FS
Resolution: 0.1 RPM < 1000, 1 RPM >= 1000
Measuring Distance: 7.8 to 59˝ (20 to 150 cm)
Detection: Laser
Power Supply: 4 AA batteries
Battery Life: Approx. 2.5 to 10 hours depending on flash rate and
brightness levels
Housing: ABS
Dimensions: 9 x 5 x 1.75˝ (228 x 127 x 44 mm)
Product Weight: 0.95 lb (430 g)
Package Weight: approx. 2.2 lb (1000 g)
Warranty: 1 Year
Included Accessories: 4 AA Rechargeable Batteries, Reflective
tape, Battery Recharger