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Instruction Manual PALM STROBE x Pocket-Size, Portable Stroboscope Patented 15 Columbia Drive • Amherst, NH 03031 USA Phone: (603) 883-3390 • Fax: (603) 886-3300 E-mail: support@monarchinstrument.com Website: www.monarchinstrument.com...
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7.3 of this manual, and contact your distributor for appropriate product return procedures. 12. This instrument is not user serviceable. For technical assistance, contact the sales organization from which you purchased the product or Monarch Instrument directly. In order to comply with EU Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE): This product may contain material which could be hazardous to human health and the environment.
Monarch Instrument’s Limited Warranty applies. See www.monarchinstrument.com for details. Warranty Registration and Extended Warranty coverage available online at www.monarchinstrument.com. Monarch Instrument holds the following US trademarks and registrations, all rights reserved: illumiNova ® , Nova-Pro ® , Nova-Strobe™, DataChart™, Track-It™.
1.0 OVERVIEW The PALM STROBE x is a sophisticated stroboscope with many features, yet remains simple to operate. It is a pocket-size, lightweight, industrial strength, single-handed operation instrument that fi ts in the palm of your hand. A four Quadrant Tuner Button adjusts the fl ash rate, and provides multiply or divide by 2 functions.
fl ash rate by two. 2.0 PREPARATION FOR USE PALM STROBE x may be hand held or mounted on a tripod or other user supplied bracket using the ¼-20 UNC bushing in the base of the unit.
The fl ash rate is displayed on the LCD display in fl ashes per minute, which typically is the same as RPM. The PALM STROBE x has three primary operating modes (Internal, External Input and Tach) and three functions (÷2 ×2, Recall and Store) that are adjusted by the MODE button. By default, the Strobe powers up in the Internal Mode.
Rock the tuning button up or down to increase or decrease the value of the blinking digit. The digit will stop blinking after 5 blinks and the Strobe will continue to fl ash at the new fl ash rate. To multiply or divide the current fl ash rate by 2: Press the MODE button once.
In instances when you can shut down the device and install a piece of refl ective tape, then an optical tachometer is easier to use for RPM measurement. You can use the PALM STROBE x with an external sensor as an optical tachometer. Stroboscopes need only be used as a tachometer when you can’t shut down the device.
5.0 LAMP REPLACEMENT WARNING: Before attempting to remove the lamp, make sure the stroboscope is turned off and remove the Battery Pack (see section 6.0). Allow the lamp to cool, waiting at least 5 minutes. The stroboscope is designed to discharge the internal high voltages within 30 seconds. However, caution should be exercised when replacing the lamp.
Always use the charger supplied (PSC-2U). The PALM STROBE x Battery Pack can be removed by pressing the two latches on either side of the unit while gently pulling the Battery Pack outwards (see Figure 7). To install the Battery Pack, slide it into the Strobe until you hear the side latches engage and lock.
Low Battery Indication When the batteries are low, the Low Battery icon ( ) is displayed. The Strobe may still be used for a short time. When the battery charge is further depleted, the Strobe will stop fl ashing, the Low Battery icon ( ) will be displayed, and then the Strobe will completely shut off.
7.0 SPECIFICATIONS Internal Mode: Flash Range 100 - 12,500 FPM (Flashes per Minute) Flash Rate Accuracy The greater of ±0.5 FPM or ±0.01% of reading Flash Rate Resolution (Setting) 0.1 FPM Display Update Rate Continuous External/Tachometer Mode: Flash Range and Display 5.0 to 12,500 FPM - External fl...
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This product is designed to be safe for indoor use under the following conditions Safety (per IEC61010-1): 32-104 ºF [0-40 °C] Operating Temp. Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 88 °F [31 °C] decreasing Humidity linearly to 50% relative humidity at 104 °F [40 °C] CE compliant.
6180-040 Mini Tripod Miniature tripod with 1/4” x 20 threaded stud Compatible Sensors: PALM STROBE x is compatible with all Monarch sensors with 1/8” phone plug “-P” connectors. Visit www.monarchinstrument.com for a full listing. Replacement Parts: Model Description...
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