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Pocket Tach 99 (PT99)
Non-Contact Tachometer
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 Pocket Tach 99 (PT99) Non-Contact Tachometer 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 WARNING - This product emits a visible beam of red LED light. Avoid exposure. The use of optical viewing aids (binoculars, for example) may increase the ocular hazard. (This is not a laser product.) CAUTION - The red LED beam should not be intentionally aimed at people or animals.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    4.3 Operation ..............4 5.0 BATTERIES ............... 5 6.0 CLEANING ................ 5 7.0 SPECIFICATIONS .............. 6 8.0 OPTIONS/ACCESSORIES ..........7 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.
  • Page 4: Overview

    1.0 OVERVIEW The Pocket Tach 99 is a handheld precision optical tachometer designed to make non-contact measurements of rotational speeds from 5 to 99,999 RPM at a distance of up to 36 inches [91.44 cm] from a reflective target and at an angle of up to 30° off perpendicular. The unit has the ability to recall maximum and minimum values.
  • Page 5: Lcd Symbols

    3.0 LCD SYMBOLS On-Target Indicator — blinks on whenever these is an input signal; will appear to be solid on at higher frequencies Low Battery icon — indicates that the batteries are low and need to be replaced Times Ten icon — indicates that the value shown is ten times that which is displayed LED Indicator —...
  • Page 6: Non-Contact Measurements

    4.0 NON-CONTACT MEASUREMENTS 4.1 Preparation for Measurement 1. Clean 2. Apply 1/2 inch shaft [12.7 mm] square T-5 Reflective tape For Small Shafts: As small as 1/8 inch [3.2 mm] wide on side or radius edge 4.2 Setup 1. Turn Power ON 1a.
  • Page 7: Operation

    4. Save and exit; RPM displayed with ready to measure selected number of decimal places Unit will remember these settings (including lock on/off) even if turned off and back on. 4.3 Operation Measure: Lock on press and hold aim LED Recall Max: Max Speed Recall Min:...
  • Page 8: Batteries

    Power OFF: Automatic after 90 seconds if unit not Locked on 5.0 BATTERIES When Low Battery icon is displayed, replace batteries. 1. Remove battery cover 2. Install two 1.5 V AA alkaline batteries Note: Both batteries face the same direction. 6.0 CLEANING To clean the equipment, wipe with a damp cloth using mild soapy solution.
  • Page 9: Specifications

    7.0 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications* PT99 Tachometer Speed Range 5 to 99,999 RPM Accuracy ±0.01% of reading or ±1 digit Resolution Auto-ranging: 0.001 RPM to 1.0 RPM Operating Range ≤ 36 in. [91.44 cm] at ≤ 30° off perpendicular Memory Maximum, Minimum, and Last Reading...
  • Page 10: Options/Accessories

    5 feet [1.5 m] roll, ½ inch [13 mm] wide; PN: 6180-070 additional lengths available CC-10 Padded carrying case with belt loop PN: 6180-047 CC-11 Latching carrying case for PT99 and accessories PN: 6180-048 Mini Tripod Miniature tripod for use with Monarch PN: 6180-040 tachometers and stroboscopes CAL-NIST...
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  • Page 12 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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