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- Page 1 Instruction Manual Nova-Strobe bax and Nova-Strobe bbx Portable Stroboscopes 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 2: Safeguards And Precautions
Prior to any service, make sure the unit is turned off and all power is disconnected. For technical assistance, contact the sales organization from which you purchased the product or Monarch Instrument directly. AC Stroboscopes that have three-wire mains cable must have the earth wire connected to a suitable Earth point. - Page 3 Contact the distributor for appropriate product return procedures. 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: 1.0 OVERVIEW ................1 1.1 Display Panel/Definition of Buttons .......1 2.0 PREPARATION FOR USE .............2 2.1 Power ................2 3.0 OPERATION ...............2 3.1 Power Up Features ............3 4.0 USING THE STROBOSCOPE TO MEASURE RPM ....4 5.0 LAMP AND FUSE REPLACEMENT ........6 5.1 Lamp Replacement ............6 5.2 Fuse Replacement ............7 6.0 BATTERY-POWERED MODELS ONLY ........8... -
Page 5: Overview
1.0 OVERVIEW All descriptions in this manual apply to both the basic battery-powered bbx and basic AC mains-powered bax digital stroboscopes except where noted. 1.1 Display Panel/Definition of Buttons The display panel consists of a liquid crystal display with six numeric digits on top and five alphanumeric digits on the bottom, which indicate modes, flash rates, etc. -
Page 6: Preparation For Use
2.0 PREPARATION FOR USE The strobe may be handheld or mounted on a tripod or other user supplied bracket using the ¼-20 UNC bushing at the base of the handle. 2.1 Power The AC-powered strobe must have its power cord plugged into an AC outlet (115 Vac or 230 Vac). -
Page 7: Power Up Features
NOTE: There are maximum and minimum values in each mode beyond which you cannot adjust. If you are adjusting the rate and you reach a value which on the next increment would exceed the maximum flash rate, the display will not increment. The same is true if you try to adjust the flash rate below the minimum flash rate. -
Page 8: Using The Stroboscope To Measure Rpm
4.0 USING THE STROBOSCOPE TO MEASURE RPM The primary use for a stroboscope is to stop motion for diagnostic inspection purposes. However, the stroboscope can be used to measure speed in RPM/RPS. In order to do this several factors need to be considered. First, the object being measured should be visible for all 360°... - Page 9 Stopped Image 1/4 times 1/2 times 1 time 2 times 3 times 4 times Flash Rate (FRPM) 1250 2500 5000 7500 10000 EXAMPLE: Object rotating at 2500 RPM If the speed is outside the full scale range of the stroboscope (10,000 FPM), it can be measured using the method of harmonics and multipoint calculation.
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Page 10: Lamp And Fuse Replacement
5.0 LAMP AND FUSE REPLACEMENT 5.1 Lamp Replacement WARNING: Before attempting to replace the lamp, make sure the stroboscope is turned off and any mains cord is removed from the AC outlet. Wait at least 5 minutes for the lamp to cool and the unit to fully discharge. -
Page 11: Fuse Replacement
Notches Figure 2 Lamp Replacement CAUTION: Do NOT allow the reflector to contact the lamp. 4. Reinstall the reflector and then position the front lens in place matching up the notches on the lens with the two small tabs on the housing to prevent lens rotation (see Figure 2). -
Page 12: Battery-Powered Models Only
If the fuse needs to be replaced, replace only with a fuse of the same type and value: Fast Blow - 750 mA, 2AG. WARNING: Before attempting to replace the fuse, make sure the stroboscope is turned off and any mains cord is removed from the AC outlet. -
Page 13: Low Battery Indication
6.1 Low Battery Indication When the batteries are charged, there will be no battery indication. When the batteries are low, the Low Battery icon will blink in the display. The strobe may still be used for a short time. Low Battery Icon = (outline blinking means very little time left) The strobe has a protection feature that prevents operation if the battery voltage is too low. -
Page 14: Battery Disposal
When charging, the strobe will indicate CHRGE in the bottom right of the display. The recharger will fast charge the batteries for about 4-5 hours and then trickle charge the batteries. Allow the recharger to charge the batteries until the display shows DONE for peak battery life performance. -
Page 15: Specifications
7.0 SPECIFICATIONS Specifications* Nova-Strobe bax and Nova-Strobe bbx Flash Range 30 - 10,000 FPM (Flashes Per Minute) Flash Rate Accuracy ±1 FPM Flash Rate Resolution 1 FPM Display Update Rate Instantaneous Time Base Ultra-stable crystal oscillator LCD with 6 numeric 0.506 in. [12.85 mm] high digits Display and 5 alphanumeric 0.282 in. - Page 16 Specifications* Nova-Strobe bax (only) AC powered: 115 Vac or 230 Vac, 35 VA Input Power (as ordered) Average Power: 15.5 watts typical > 4000 FPM Light Output Instantaneous (per flash): 230 mJoule typical to 4000 FPM Continuous within temperature limitations; vents...
- Page 17 Specifications* Nova-Strobe bbx (only) Battery powered: internal rechargeable batteries 6 Vdc Input Power External AC recharger - 100 to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz Average: 13 watts typical > 4000 FPM Light Output Instantaneous (per flash): 230 mJoule typical to 4000 FPM Two (2) hours typical at 1800 FPM, and over 1 hour at Run Time 6000 FPM with fully charged batteries...
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Page 18: Compliance
7.1 Compliance CE Compliant Please visit our website, www.monarchinstrument.com, to download our Declaration of Conformity for this product. 8.0 ACCESSORIES See Accessories webpage for details. Model Description 6280-040 CC-7 Standard Latching Carrying Case with provision for accessories 6280-041 SPC-1 Splash-proof Protective Cover (for battery-powered Strobe ONLY) 6280-048 Protective... -
Page 19: Replacement Parts
8.1 Replacement Parts Model Description 6280-030 L-1903 Stroboscope replacement lamp 6280-022 PSC-2U Universal Recharger, 115/230 Vac with USA, U.K., AUS, and Euro adapter plugs for battery operated Nova-Strobes Replacement Lamp Universal Recharger (L-1903) (PSC-2U) - Page 20 Measure ● Monitor ● Maintain 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 // (800) 999-3390...
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