SKF cannot be responsible for damage or injury resulting from unsafe product use, lack of maintenance or incorrect equipment operation. In case of any uncertainties as regards the use of the equipment contact SKF. This device is used for inspecting the movement of rotating and vibrating objects.
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The device may not be used in potentially explosive areas. • Laser class 2 • The SKF Tachometer TKRT 21 is fitted with a class 2 laser. This is located at the front of the device. • The laser beam can damage eyes.
EU Declaration of Conformity TKRT 21 We, SKF MPT, Meidoornkade 14, 3992 AE Houten, The Netherlands herewith declare under our sole responsibility that the products described in these instructions for use, are in accordance with the conditions of the following Directive(s):...
Your supplier will be pleased to inform you as to whether these operating instructions are current. Content of the box: • Tachometer: SKF Tachometer TKRT 21 • Contacts: 2 cone tips and 1 wheel 6” •...
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Fig. 1 – Tachometer SKF TKRT 21 General aspect of the device SKF logo Battery status Selected mode Value (like here Indication of 4 primary unit) different modes Input laser or contact Chosen mode (from direct access button) Direct access...
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1. Direct access button left 2. Direct access button right 3. Direct access button center Fig. 3 – Buttons...
2. Technical data Designation TKRT 21 General Low battery indicator Auto switch off Measurement Optical modes rpm and Hz Contact modes rpm and Hz, meters, feet, inch, per min and per sec Speed capture feature Maximum, minimum or average rate...
3. Getting started: • Unscrew the battery compartment screw • Insert all two AA batteries respecting the polarity • Close the lid and tighten the screw. • Start the instrument by pressing the red ON/OFF button Anytime when the screen below is displayed, press any button to start measuring speeds or distances.
(and reflective tape), or using the available tips included in the case with the TKRT 21 Tachometer. The Tachometer detects automatically if the laser is being used or if a tip is being used. When a tip is used, the laser is not activated.
During the speed measurement, the tachometer records the measured speed values. After the speed measurement, the statistics of the measurement are available (min, max and average). You can toggle between these values by pressing the right button “next” (2). The Mode can be changed by pressing the left button “mode” (1).to switch from Rotational Speed, Linear Speed, Distance and Settings.
4.1.2 Contact mode The tachometer is supplied with different tips for different purposes: male or female conical end. Fit contact adapter into the tachometer and ensure a good click connection. • Start machine and make clean contact with the recess in shaft end. •...
4.3 Distance • Fit contact wheel as chosen for user’s application. • Press “measure” or keep the “measure” button pressed, now place the contact wheel on the moving surface and read the linear rate, ensure wheel is vertical to the moving surface. •...
4.4 Settings Fig. 6 & 7 – Settings Different settings can be scrolled through by using the centre button (Button 3). Change values of the settings by pressing direct access buttons. Name Options Description Rotational Rpm / Hz Select the rotational speed unit, 1 Hz = 1 Speed round per second.
5. Symbols low battery Rotational speed menu icon laser activated Linear speed menu icon Distance menu icon Settings menu icon wheel Fig. 8 – Symbols...
7. Spare parts and accessories Designation TKRT 21 TKRT RTAPE Reflective tape TKRT TIPS Wheels and Cones set TKRT WHL12 12” wheel TKRT 21-CA Toolcase with inlay for TKRT 21 TDTC 1/A General toolcase without inlay, size A 18 EN...
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