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MONARCH INSTRUMENT Nova-Pro 100 Instruction Manual

Led stroboscopes/laser tachometers
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Instruction Manual
Nova-Pro® 100
LED Stroboscopes/Laser Tachometers
PATENTED
TECHNOLOGY
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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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual Nova-Pro® 100 LED Stroboscopes/Laser Tachometers PATENTED TECHNOLOGY 15 Columbia Drive Amherst, NH 03031 USA Phone: (603) 883-3390 • Fax: (603) 886-3300 E-mail: support@monarchinstrument.com Website: www.monarchinstrument.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.
  • Page 3 Warranty Registration and Extended Warranty Coverage information is 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™. This product is protected by United States Patent No. 10,080,268.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............1 USER INTERFACE ............3 GETTING STARTED ............5 Power ..............5 MODES OF OPERATION ..........6 STROBE Mode ............6 4.1.1 Joystick ............6 4.1.2 Doubling or Halving the Flash Rate ....7 4.2 LASER Mode .......
  • Page 5 BATTERY PACK ............. 16 Low Battery Functionality ........16 Charging the Battery Pack ........17 AC POWER OPTION ............. 17 WALL POWER SUPPLIES ..........18 10.0 SPECIFICATIONS ............19 10.1 Operating Environment ........... 20 10.2 Compliance ............. 20 10.2.1 Battery Compliance ........20 10.2.2 EU Declaration of Conformity ......

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Module is available which can be used to synchronize the strobe flash to a remote target or as a laser tachometer to determine the speed of rotating objects (Tach Mode). The features of the Nova-Pro 100 are highlighted in Figure 1 and Table 1. Figure 1 Nova-Pro Features...
  • Page 7 Table 1 Nova-Pro 100 Features Bezel is removable to add or remove the 1, 2 Bezel and Lens optional Laser Module Internal laser used to synch the flash to Laser Module an external marker on the object under (optional inspection; can also be used in Tachometer...

  • Page 8: User Interface

    USER INTERFACE The Nova-Pro 100 user interface consists of a large display, dedicated keys on the user interface panel, and a trigger to activate the unit when the power is on. The user interface is described in Figure 2 and Table 2.
  • Page 9 Table 2 Nova-Pro 100 User Interface 6-digit display used to display flash rate and other numeric values Lock icon—active when the device is locked on On-Target indicator—active when the input/laser is locked on to a target; also used to indicate current selection in the menus Laser icon—indicates that the laser is armed (flashing) or on (solid)

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED 3.1 Power The battery-powered Nova-Pro has a removable Battery Pack that should be charged before use (see section 7.0 BATTERY PACK). The Battery Pack is keyed to ensure correct insertion into the Nova- Pro and Battery Charger. Make sure to remove the tape protecting the battery terminals and charge the battery before use.

  • Page 11: Modes Of Operation

    MODES OF OPERATION The Nova-Pro 100 has a single mode of operation (STROBE), UNLESS the optional Laser Module is installed in the unit. This adds two additional modes: LASER—uses the laser beam to trigger the stroboscope so that the flashes may be synchronized to an external target such as a keyway in a shaft or a piece of reflective tape on a fan blade.

  • Page 12: Doubling Or Halving The Flash Rate

    Press ◄ or ► to change Press ▲ or ▼ to increase the digit that blinks. or decrease the value of the blinking digit. Hold for auto increment or decrement. 4.1.2 Doubling or Halving the Flash Rate Press the MENU button and the display will show the x2 and ÷2 icons.

  • Page 13: Laser Mode (Optional Accessory)

    Figure 3 Object rotating at 3000 RPM NOTE: If doubling or halving the flash rate causes the strobe to exceed its range, the display flash rate will remain at the current flash value. 4.2 LASER Mode (optional accessory) The Laser Mode is only available when the optional Laser Module is installed.

  • Page 14: Tach (Tachometer) Mode

    3600 TACH CAUTION • AVOID EXPOSURE—LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE • NEVER VIEW THROUGH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS • DO NOT AIM AT AIRCRAFT Figure 4 Using the Laser Module 4.3 TACH (Tachometer) Mode TACH (Tachometer) Mode is only available if the optional Laser Module is installed.

  • Page 15: Menus

    MENUS 5.1 Menu Overview The menu that shows is dependent on the current operating mode of the unit and whether the Laser Module is installed. To enter the menus, press the MENU button once or twice depending on the current mode (see overview above) until the word SEtUP appears on the top line of the display.

  • Page 16: Mode Menu

    Press the MENU button to enter menu options and make selections. Press the POWER button to escape or back out of the menus. On-Target icon will show which menu option is selected. The following sections describe the individual menu options. 5.2 MODE Menu Only available if optional Laser Module is installed.

  • Page 17: Degrees

    flash rate. If the adjustment was in time, the strobe will have a fixed duration irrespective of the flash rate. This is a live adjustment—if the trigger is depressed, the effect of changing the brightness can be seen immediately. 5.3.1 Degrees Press the MENU button to enter the BRITE menu.

  • Page 18: Units Menu

    A value of 600 will be displayed as 600, 600.0, 600.00, 600.000 depending on the setting. Press the MENU button to enter the DECPT menu. The current value is shown on the top line with DECPT on the lower line. The On-Target indicator will be on for the currently selected value.

  • Page 19: Strobe Brightness

    STROBE BRIGHTNESS The strobe’s brightness depends on how wide the strobe’s flash pulse is; the wider the pulse, the brighter the flash from the LEDs appears to be. There is however, a downside to the wider pulses. All strobes work by giving short bursts of light (the pulse width) at a rapid repetition rate (the flash rate).

  • Page 20: Brightness In Degrees Of Rotation

    When setting the pulse duration in degrees, what you set is what you get. Refer to the image on the right for the difference between a 1° and 5° (of rotation) flash duration. There are two methods of adjusting the flash pulse width and hence the brightness and consequently the blur.

  • Page 21: Battery Pack

    BATTERY PACK When ordered as such, the Nova-Pro 100 comes with one rechargeable lithium-ion battery pack, external charger and power supply. The Battery Pack is shipped in a mostly discharged state and has tape over the terminals. REMOVE TAPE BEFORE USE...

  • Page 22: Charging The Battery Pack

    LED turns green. AC POWER OPTION The Nova-Pro 100 can be ordered specifically with the AC Power Option for continuous operation from AC power. The AC Power Option can also be ordered as an accessory.

  • Page 23: Wall Power Supplies

    Then plug the wall power supply into an outlet (100 Vac to 240 Vac) using the appropriate interchangeable plug. WALL POWER SUPPLIES The wall power supplies provided with the Nova-Pro 100 have interchangeable plugs allowing them to be used with AC outlets in different countries.

  • Page 24: Specifications

    10.0 SPECIFICATIONS Specs* Nova-Pro 100 Flash Range 30 to 999,999 FPM/RPM Display 6-digit numeric and 5-digit alphanumeric LCD reflective Accuracy/Resolution 0.001% of setting ±1 lsd/6 digits to 0.001 Light Source 12 LED Array Flash Duration Adjustable to 14°/2.000 msecs max 5500 Lux @ 6000 FPM, 12 in.

  • Page 25: Operating Environment

    10.1 Operating Environment This equipment is NOT intended for permanent installation. This equipment is for use in a controlled environment - Environmental situation A, Pollution Degree 2. Altitude: up to 2000 m Temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C NOTE: The Temperature icon will turn on if the LED array exceeds 75°C and the unit will reduce flash duration to lower temperature.

  • Page 26: Options And Accessories

    11.0 OPTIONS and ACCESSORIES See Accessories webpage for details. Laser Module Optional module enables the Nova-Pro 100 to be used as a laser tachometer or to synchronize the strobe flash to a remote target Laser Module Dock Optional docking station for the Laser Module which can be removed from the Nova-Pro to be used as an external laser sensor;...
  • Page 27 Laser Module Laser Module Dock PN: 6281-020 PN: 6281-021 AC Power Adapter 100-240 Battery Charging Station PN: 6281-015 PN: 6281-012 Standard Li-ion Battery Pack Standard Carry Case PN: 6281-010 PN: 6281-030...
  • Page 28 THE PROFESSIONAL’S CHOICE Monarch Instrument is committed to excellence and quality in manufacturing, sales, and service. ™ Track-It Data Loggers Panel Tachometers Portable Tachometers Frequency Portable Strobes Fixed Mounted Converters Strobes DataChart ™ Paperless Speed Sensors Recorders 15 Columbia Drive, Amherst NH 03031 USA Tel.: (603) 883-3390 // Fax: (603) 886-3300...

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