ST-4000i
FLASH ANALYZER
Intelligent Series
OPERATOR MANUAL
Page 1: ...ST 4000i FLASH ANALYZER Intelligent Series OPERATOR MANUAL ...
Page 2: ...NTER Firmware Upgrades This manual revision is applicable to the current firmware and application version for the ST 4000i Firmware v3 2 0 6 Application v1 3 8 If available any upgrades will be performed at your next calibration by American Aerospace Corporation To check the latest Firmware Application version product updates access to Instructional videos visit http www america aero st 4000i ST 4...
Page 3: ...ST 4000i Technical Specifications 4 3 0 ST 4000i Quick Reference Guide 5 4 0 Display Style Selection 6 5 0 ST 4000i Test Mode Functions 7 6 0 Testing Instructions 9 7 0 Calibration Requirements 11 8 0 Battery Charging and Maintenance 11 9 0 Environmental Specifications and Considerations 12 10 0 Warranty Policy 12 11 0 Illustrated Parts Catalog 13 ...
Page 4: ... of Item Description Purpose A ST 4000i Flash analyzer B Detector For Sensing Strobe Light flashes C Laser Distance Meter Used to measure distance between the ST 4000i Detector and the Strobe Light Source D Micro USB Cable For Data downloading and charging cable for ST 4000i charging cable only for the Laser Distance Meter 2 0 ST 4000i Technical Specifications A Display 4 3 480x272 TFT Color LCD T...
Page 5: ...USB female port For firmware and system updates requires a USB stick B Micro USB female port For charging and extraction of saved data C Mini USB female port For charging the battery running external American Aerospace Corp ST 4000i software D Charging LED LED lit when device is charging off when not charging E On Off PWR switch Fast Charge Turns meter on for use Turn off to conserve battery or fo...
Page 6: ...non Light source ensure LED selection is in OFF position and ON when testing a LED light source C The Settings app is for American Aerospace use only and should not be used by the operator The ST 4000i is pre programmed and calibrated by American Aerospace Corporation Changing any setting will affect how accurate the flash analyzer measures D The Files app is where all readings are recorded and st...
Page 7: ...looring two feet or less may reflect off the painted floor and cause interference Inconsistent readings are an indication that stray reflections occur In these cases moving the airplane to a less reflective surface may be the easiest solution CODES TEST STATUS DESCRIPTION SOLUTION TOO LOW FAILED INTENSITY BELOW 30 EFFECTIVE CANDELA VERIFY LIGHT SOURCE LED XENON AND ENSURE LED OPTION IS ON TOO HIGH...
Page 8: ... display PROCESSING As each flash is processed it will increment up to a maximum of 9 If no flash detected it will stay on number 0 B COMPLETE If nine 9 satisfactory flashes in a row have been detected and the flashes were between 50 and 4 000 eff cd then the instrument will display average light intensity The instrument also incorporates an automatic shut off feature that turns the unit off after...
Page 9: ... V protective eye wear must be worn by the operator s during the testing process The ST 4000i detector and Laser distance meter is packaged in an all in one unit Test procedures are as follows A Inspect the light lens in Detector for cleanliness and general condition B Turn ON the ST 4000i as shown in section 3 2E C Depending on the color of the Light source RED or WHITE being tested choose the ap...
Page 10: ...te Plane ID then type in Aircraft ID Press add and then back top left I Input Operator Name in the Select Operator Name section if the operator desires his or her name or ID attached to the reading about to be measured J Press START to commence Strobe light intensity Test K After nine 9 counts the intensity value eff Candela will be displayed If a second reading is desired simple press START again...
Page 11: ...on A calibration interval of nine 9 to twelve 12 months is recommended 8 0 Battery Charging and Maintenance The ST 4000i and the Laser Distance Meter both utilize rechargeable batteries Refer to section 3 2 for information regarding the charging of the ST 4000i and Laser distance meter Due to the sophisticated nature of this system we do not recommend that the user attempt to make repairs Return t...
Page 12: ...l and a new date on each page 10 Warranty Policy The ST 4000i Strobe Light Flash Analyzer System from American Aerospace Corporation has been expertly designed and was carefully tested and inspected before being shipped If properly operated in accordance with the instructions furnished it will provide excellent service The equipment is warranted for a period of twelve 12 months from date of shippi...
Page 13: ...ion Quantity 1 ST 4000i Flash Analyzer 2 ST 4000 1 Instrument 1 3 ST 4000 2 Detector 1 4 ST 4000 3 Laser Distance Meter 1 5 ST 4000 4 Micro USB Charger and Data Cable 1 6 ST 4000 5 USB Charger Base 1 7 ST 4000 6 Strobe Light Eye protection 1 8 ST 4000 7 Protective Case 1 9 ST 4000 8 Lanyard optional 1 10 ST 4000 9 Carrying Case 1 ...
