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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Nova-Strobe BBL Basic Battery LED Stroboscope 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 Monarch Instrument’s Limited Warranty applies. www.monarchinstrument.com for details. 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™.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS OVERVIEW ..............1 LED Strobe Control Panel ........... 1 GETTING STARTED ............1 LED STROBE OPERATION ..........2 Adjusting the Flash Rate - RPM ........2 3.1.1 Multiply or Divide By 2 ........2 Adjusting the Flash Duration (Brightness) ....2 3.2.1 Flash Duration - Degrees ........ -
Page 5: Overview
OVERVIEW The Nova-Strobe Basic BBL LED (Light Emitting Diode) is a rugged industrial stroboscope that provides extremely bright, uniform light output for performing stop motion diagnostic inspection and RPM measurement. The unit has a pistol grip with lockable trigger switch and wrist strap for comfortable handheld operation or it may be mounted on a tripod using the integral ¼... -
Page 6: Led Strobe Operation
Note: The unit must power down completely (OFF will be displayed and then disappear) before unit will power on again. This is normal operation. Wait 2 seconds before turning the unit back on. LED STROBE OPERATION Adjusting the Flash Rate - RPM The flash rate can be adjusted by turning the knob on the side of the unit –... -
Page 7: Flash Duration - Degrees
3.2.1 Flash Duration - Degrees To view or adjust the flash duration, press the BRIGHT button (shown right). The display will show the current flash duration in degrees of rotation – note that there are 360° in a complete rotation. The degrees shown is the amount of rotation visible during the flash. -
Page 8: Display Units
Display Units The display can show the flash rate in revolutions per minute (RPM) or per second (RPS or hertz). To switch between display modes, press the DISPlay button (shown right). The display units will toggle at each press (RPM < > RPS). BRIGHTNESS The strobe’s brightness depends on how wide the LED flash pulse is;... -
Page 9: Degree Of Rotation Adjustment
One also has to take into account tangential velocity (rotational speed). The further away the rotating point is from the center axis, the faster the tangential velocity and the worse the blur appears to be – it is always the same number of degrees of rotation but the physical length of the blur gets bigger as the point moves faster. -
Page 10: Using The Stroboscope To Measure Rpm
*Note: There are two limits maintained by the strobe – the pulse can never be greater than 3000 μs nor can it exceed 14° of rotation. The strobe automatically adjusts these values as the flash rate is increased or decreased to maintain these limits at all times. For example - at a flash rate of 600 flashes per minute 14°... - Page 11 For example, when viewing a shaft with a single keyway you will see one stationary image of the keyway at the actual speed and at 1/2, 1/3, 1/4, etc, of the actual speed. You will see 2 images of the keyway at 2 times the actual speed, 3 images at 3 times, etc.
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Page 12: Batteries
BATTERIES Nova-Strobe LEDs are fitted with rechargeable NiMH (Nickel-Metal Hydride) batteries. These batteries contain fewer toxic metals than NiCd (Nickel Cadmium) and are currently classified environmentally friendly. They also have 30% more capacity than NiCd batteries of the same size. Like NiCds, NiMH batteries are prone to self-discharge, meaning 10 to 15% of charge is lost in the first 24 hours then continues at a rate of 0.5 to 1% per day. -
Page 13: Stroboscope Disposal
To charge the strobe with the recharger: 1. Release the trigger so the strobe is off. 2. Plug the recharger cable into the recharger socket (located below the display panel behind the handle). 3. Plug the recharger into an AC mains wall outlet (115/230 V ac). CAUTION: Use of rechargers other than the one supplied (PSC-2U) will damage the stroboscope and void the warranty. -
Page 14: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS Specifications* BBL Basic Battery LED Stroboscope Flash Range 30-500,000 (FPM), 0.5 to 8333.33 Hz Flash Rate 0.01% of setting or ± 1 last digit Accuracy Flash Rate 0.01 to 1 FPM, 0.1 FPM resolution above 9,999.99 FPM, 1 Resolution FPM resolution above 99,999.9 Display Update Instantaneous... -
Page 15: Accessories
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC) 2014/30/EU Compliance Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive 2011/65/EU Nova-Strobe BBL units with Firmware Revision 0.95 and higher are compliant with the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency energy conservation standards specified in the Code of Federal Regulations 10 CFR 430.32(z) and are registered in... - Page 16 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 ™ Speed Sensors DataChart Paperless Recorders 15 Columbia Drive, Amherst NH 03031 USA Tel.: (603) 883-3390 // Fax: (603) 886-3300...
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