Introduction Thank you for purchasing your REED R7100 Photo-Contact Tachom- eter. Please read the following instructions carefully before using your instrument. By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will provide years of reliable service. Product Quality This product has been manufactured in an ISO9001 facility and has been calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet stated product specifications.
If the shaft is normally reflective, it must be covered with black tape or black paint before attaching reflective tape. The shaft surface must be clean and smooth before applying the reflective tape. Photo Measurements Apply a small piece of reflective tape to the object being measured. Slide the function switch to the "rpm photo" position. Press the Measure button and align the visible light beam with the applied target. Contact Measurements Slide the function switch to the "rpm contact" position. Install the proper RPM adapter for your application on the shaft. Press the Measure button while lightly pressing the rpm adapter against the center opening of a rotating shaft. Release the Measure button when the reading stabilizes (approx. 2 seconds). continued... REED-Direct.com info@REED-Direct.com 1.888.610.7664...
Memory Recall Accessing Maximum, Minimum and Last Values The maximum, minimum and last values obtained prior to releasing the Measure button will automatically be stored in memory. Display Reading Max Value Last Value Min Value Measuring Time IMPORTANT NOTE: All stored values will be erased from memory the next time the Measure button is pressed. continued... REED-Direct.com info@REED-Direct.com 1.888.610.7664...
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Release the MEM button. Press and hold the MEM button again. A third value is displayed followed by the "LA" symbol, which represents the last value. Release the MEM button. Max Value DIGITAL TACHOMETER DIGITAL TACHOMETER Min Value DIGITAL TACHOMETER DIGITAL TACHOMETER Last Value DIGITAL TACHOMETER DIGITAL TACHOMETER continued... REED-Direct.com info@REED-Direct.com 1.888.610.7664...
Replace with 4 new AA batteries, check that the polarization is correct and reinstall the cover. Accessories and Replacement Parts ST-TIPL Large Cone Adapter ST-TIP Cone Adapter ST-FUNNEL Funnel Adapter ST-SHAFT Shaft Extension Adapter ST-WHEEL Surface Wheel Adapter RT100 Reflective Tape for Tachometers CA-05A Soft Carrying Case Don't see your part listed here? For a complete list of all accessories and replacement parts visit your product page on www.reedinstruments.com. REED-Direct.com info@REED-Direct.com 1.888.610.7664...
REED Instruments total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the product. REED Instruments shall not be liable for damages to goods, property, or persons due to improper use or through attempts to utilize the instrument under conditions which exceed the designed capabilities.
Product Support If you have any questions on your product, please contact your authorized REED distributor or REED Instruments Customer Service by phone at 1-877-849-2127 or by email at info@reedinstruments.com. Please visit www.REEDINSTRUMENTS.com for the most up-to-date manuals, datasheets, product guides and software.
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