RHEINTACHO RT STROBE pocketLED LASER Operating Instructions Manual

Multifunction device with: led stroboscope, laser-tachometer
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RHEINTACHO TUTORIAL
RHEINTACHO TUTORIAL
RT STROBE pocketLED LASER
Multifunction device with:
LED Stroboscope
Laser-Tachometer

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  • Page 1 Operating instructions RHEINTACHO TUTORIAL RHEINTACHO TUTORIAL RT STROBE pocketLED LASER Multifunction device with: LED Stroboscope Laser-Tachometer...
  • Page 2: Complete Overview Of Connections, Controls And Settings

    1. Complete overview of connections, controls and settings ON / OFF Menu (C) Laser / Confirmation button MINUS PLUS (F) DIV (Divider) (G) MUL (Multiplier) ÷ (H) Trigger connection Figure 1: Stroboscope RT STROBE pocketLED LASER (1) Brightness in μs and/or degrees (BRIGHT) (2) Delay in ms (DELAY) (3) Phase shift (PHASE) (4) Laser symbol (5) Unit of frequency in 1/min, Hz and/or FPM Value (7) Mode (STROBO / TACHO) (8) Trigger divider (DIV.)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Complete overview of connections, controls and settings Technical data About these operating instructions 3.1 Conventional representation in this document 3.1.1 Presentation of work instructions Intended use Scope of delivery Getting started 6.1 Brief description of set-up steps 6.2 Additional operating instructions for the version with trigger connection Operation 7.1 Button assignment 7.2 Display 7.2.1 Overview of adjustable parameters 7.2.2 Standard selection 7.2.3 Pro selection 7.2.4 LASER in the TACHO and STROBO mode 7.2.4.1 Use of the laser 7.2.4.2 Auto-Sync function 7.2.4.3 Auto-Save function 7.2.5 Operation mode 7.3 Factory reset Accessories, optional Determining the actual rotational speed of an object Operating instructions RT STROBE pocketLED LASER...
  • Page 4: Technical Data

    2. Technical data General parameters Number of LEDs Frequency range 30 … 999.999 FPM (Flashes per minute) Display LCD, multiline, colored lighting Accuracy Flash frequency (internal) and frequency measurement (external): ± 0.02 % (± 1 digit / ± 0.025 µs) Resolution ± 0.1 (30.0 ... 999.9 FPM) ± 1 (1,000 ... 999.999 FPM) Current consumption Max. 1.2 A Flash parameters Light duration 0.025° … 6.000° / 1 … 1,000 µs Light intensity 6,500 Lux @ 300 mm (12 inch) / 9,000 Lux @ 200 mm (8 inch) Flash color approx. 6,500 K (5,000 … 8,000 K) Illumination area approx. 80 mm @ 300 mm approx. 3 inch @ 12 inch Power supply Power supply 3 x AA size disposable batteries or 3 x NiMH rechargeable batteries Continuous use time 5h @ 6,000 FPM Housing Material Aluminium / ABS, Heavy duty design Dimensions (device) 191 x 82 x 60 mm Dimensions (case) 207 x 252 x 72 mm...
  • Page 5: About These Operating Instructions

    3. About these operating instrucions Warning Risk of injury! These operating instructions are an integral part of the device. They Never direct the LED beam at people or animals and do not stare must be stored in an easily accessible location and passed on to directly at the beam. subsequent users. Ask your supplier if there is something you do not understand. Warning Risk of injury! Read the operating instructions thoroughly and follow the instructions provided. These operating instructions contain Laser class 2 important information about installing, commissioning and operating the stroboscope.
  • Page 6: Getting Started

    6. Getting started 7. Operation  6.1 Brief description of set-up steps Note Please follow the steps below when setting up the device: Please note that this device comes in two versions. Version 1: Stroboscope pocketLED LASER without trigger 1. Place 3 AA size batteries or NiMH rechargeable batteries into Version 2: Stroboscope pocketLED LASER with trigger the device. 2. Direct the device at a moving object and switch on. Press Both versions are available in standard and pro modes (see the button “ON / OFF” (A) for at least 1 second.
  • Page 7: Display

    7.2 Display  Note Preset values are retained in each mode (standard or pro selection)! 7.2.1 Overview of adjustable parameters Display STROBO TACHO Device Functions of button Menu “M” (B) Without With Select Standard Trigger Trigger value parameter Set frequency 1/min / Hz / FPM •...
  • Page 8: Pro Selection

    Display Adjustable Description Display Adjustable Description parameters parameters (13) Statistics The minimum, maximum Frequency unit 1/min / Hz / FPM Selection of the frequency and average values are unit: consecutively displayed for - 1/min: Unit for measuring 3 seconds each. rotational speed - Hz: Flash frequency per second...
  • Page 9: Laser In The Tacho And Strobo Mode

    7.2.4 LASER in the TACHO and STROBO mode Display Adjustable Description parameters Warning! Risk of injury!! Trigger divider DIV: Trigger divider, 1 … 65,535 max. value 65,535. Laser class 2 - This function is only possible when the external trigger is The stroboscope is fitted with a class 2 laser.
  • Page 10: Operation Mode

    7.2.5 Operation mode Display Adjustable Description parameters The following operation modes may be displayed: The trigger frequency is 3,000 flashes per minute, determined by the reflective Display Adjustable Description laser beam. Das The laser parameters symbol flashes. Battery status Battery fully charged. The trigger frequency is below the measurement range. Battery status Battery half charged. The trigger frequency is above the measurement range.
  • Page 11: Accessories, Optional

    8. Accessories, optional Which is correct? ▪ Belt bag with clip To determine the fan’s actual rotational speed, one of the ▪ Mounting kit for tripod or articulating arm ventilator vanes is attached with a marking and the test is ▪ Articulating arm including mounting kit repeated. ▪ Tripod, 3-way adjustable ▪ Recalibration Image no. ▪ Trigger cable 9. Determining the actual rotational speed of Flashing rate 3,300 2,200 1,650 1,320 an object Image no. The stroboscope can be used as a digital revolution indicator to de- termine an object’s actual rotational speed and/or the frequency of cyclical movements. The stroboscope does this by visually “freezing” Flashing rate 1,100 733.3 the object’s movement and then taking a reading of the rotational speed or frequency from the LCD display. As is the case with all stro-...
  • Page 12 Notes Operating instructions RT STROBE pocketLED LASER...
  • Page 13 RHEINTACHO Messtechnik GmbH RHEINTACHO Vision Systems S.A.S. Waltershofener Straße 1 18, Rue de la Fabrique 79111 Freiburg · Germany 68530 Buhl · France Tel: +49 (0)761 45 13 0 Tel: +33 (0)3 89 83 06 82 Fax: +49 (0)761 44 52 74 Fax: +33 (0)3 89 83 07 43 info@rheintacho.de...

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