Monarch Nova-Strobe bbx Instruction Manual
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- Page 1 MONARCH INSTRUMENT Instruction Manual (Nova-Strobe bbx shown / montré / mostrado) Nova-Strobe bax and / et / y Nova-Strobe bbx Portable Stroboscopes Stroboscopes portables Estroboscopios Portátiles GlobalTestSupply www. .com ind Quality Products Online at: sales@GlobalTestSupply.com...
- Page 2 Safeguards and Precautions Read and follow all instructions in this manual carefully, and retain this manual for future reference. Do not use this instrument in any manner inconsistent with these operating instructions or under any conditions that exceed the environmental specifications stated. Certain strobe frequencies can trigger epileptic seizures in those prone to that type of attack.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 OVERVIEW ................E-1 1.1 Display Panel / Definition of Buttons ......E-1 2.0 PREPARATION FOR USE ............. E-2 2.1 Power ................. E-2 3.0 OPERATION ................. E-2 3.1 Power Up Features ........... E-3 4.0 USING THE STROBOSCOPE TO MEASURE RPM ....E-4 5.0 LAMP AND FUSE REPLACEMENT ........ -
Page 4: Overview
1.0 OVERVIEW All descriptions in this manual apply to both the “basic” battery powered (bbx) and “basic” AC mains powered (bax) digital stroboscopes except where noted. 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... -
Page 5: Using The Stroboscope To Measure Rpm
4.0 USING THE STROBOSCOPE TO MEASURE The primary use for a stroboscope is to stop motion for diagnostic inspection purposes. However the stroboscope can be used to measure speed (in RPM / RPS). In order to do this several factors need to be considered. First, the object being measured should be visible for all 360°... - Page 6 Stopped Image 1/4 times 1/2 times 1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times Flash Rate (FPM) 1250 2500 5000 7500 10000 Example: object rotating at 2500 RPM If the speed is outside the full scale range of the stroboscope (10,000 FPM), it can be measured using the method of harmonics and multipoint calculation.
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Page 7: Lamp And Fuse Replacement
5.0 LAMP AND FUSE REPLACEMENT Lamp Replacement WARNING: Before attempting to remove the lamp, make sure the stroboscope is turned off and any mains cord is removed from the AC outlet. Allow the lamp to cool waiting at least 5 minutes. The stroboscope is designed to discharge the internal high voltages within 30 seconds. -
Page 8: Fuse Replacement
while pushing it into place (see Figure 4). Make sure the lamp is in straight and centered in the reflector hole. Red Dots Notches Figure 4 Lamp Replacement CAUTION: Do NOT allow the reflector to contact the lamp. Reinstall the reflector and then position the front lens in place matching up the notches on the lens with the two small tabs on the housing to prevent lens rotation (see Figure 2). -
Page 9: Battery Powered Models Only
The Battery Powered stroboscope has a resettable fuse, which will reset once conditions are normal again. 6.0 BATTERY POWERED MODELS ONLY The Nova-Strobe bbx is fitted with rechargeable NiMH (Nickel Metal Hydride) batteries. These batteries contain fewer toxic metals than NiCd (Nickel Cadmium) and are currently classified “environmentally friendly”. -
Page 10: Low Battery Indication
Low Battery Indication When the batteries are charged, there will be no battery indication. When the batteries are low, the Low Battery icon will blink in the display. The strobe may still be used for a short time. Low Battery Icon = Outline blinking (very little time left) The strobe has a protection feature that prevents the strobe from operating if the battery voltage is too low. -
Page 11: Battery Disposal
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. -
Page 12: Specifications
7.0 SPECIFICATIONS Internal Mode: Flash Range 30 - 10,000 FPM (Flashes Per Minute) Flash Rate Accuracy ±1 FPM Flash Rate Resolution 1 FPM Display Update Rate Instantaneous Time Base Ultra Stable Crystal Oscillator Display LCD display with 6 numeric 0.506 inch [12.85 mm] high digits and 5 alphanumeric 0.282 inch [7.17 mm] high digits... - Page 13 bbx Specific: Input Power Battery powered: Internal Rechargeable Batteries 6 Vdc, External AC recharger (100 Vac to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz) Light Output Average: 13 Watts typical > 4000 FPM Instantaneous (per flash): 230 mJoule typical to 4000 FPM Run Time 2 hours typical at 1800 FPM, and over 1 hour at 6000 FPM with fully charged batteries Charge Time...
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