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1.0 I
NTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of a Checkline
®
LS-5-12000 Linear
Stroboscope. It uses the principle of stroboscopic lighting to create an illu-
sion of stopped motion, allowing detailed inspection of objects moving at
high speeds.
NOTE:
When using a stroboscope, it is important to remember that while
objects may appear to become motionless, they are, in fact, still moving.
Exercise proper care to prevent injury.
Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating your strobo-
scope. If you have any questions not answered by this manual, call your local
supplier, or visit our web chat interface at www.checkline.com for full product
support.
1.1 Package Contents
LS-5-12000 Stroboscope is shipped fully assembled in a metal
enclosure. Your package should contain the following items:
• Stationary stroboscope
• Flash tube, factory installed
• Operating instruction
• Connector (1) for trigger input and supply
After unpacking, please examine your stroboscope for signs of
mishandling during shipping. If damage has occurred, contact
Electromatic before attempting to plug in the instrument. Notify
your shipping carrier immediately for damage claim instructions.
2.0 S
AFETY
LS-5-12000 stroboscopes operate at dangerously high voltages.
Disconnect the unit from the power supply and wait
two minutes
for the capacitor to discharge before replacing the flash tube. Any
service beyond flash tube replacement is not recommended.
• Do not look directly at the emitted light; it can damage your eyes.
It may also trigger seizures in people with photosensitive epilepsy.
• Flash tubes are filled with high-pressure gas. When handling the flash
tube always always wear safety glasses and protective gloves.
• Do not allow inflammable liquids and water enter the stroboscope.
• When operating the stroboscope with the front screen facing upwards,
the screen can heat up.
• The stroboscope must not be used in explosion hazard areas.
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6.0 F
LASH
T
UBE
R
EPLACEMENT
1 . Switch off the LS-5-12000 and remove the power supply plug. Wait two (2)
minutes for the capacitor to discharge before continuing.
2. Loosen the six (6) T10-TORX screws on
the side of the unit with the yellow label.
NOTE:
Do not open the screws on the
other side of the unit. They are
not T10-TORX type.
3 . Slide front screen out laterally.
4 . Using a clean cloth, carefully remove
the old flashbulb.
WARNING:
Never touch the flashtube
to your bare skin.
5 Pick up new flashbulb with a clean
cloth (free of dust and grease) and
insert into the socket with the colored
mark facing up. Ensure that the
flashtube is correctly positioned in
the socket.
NOTE:
Only use the original
flashtubes from the manufacturer.
NOTE:
Incorrect positioning will reduce the reflector’s luminous
efficiency.
6. Re-insert the front screen and replace the screws.
NOTE:
Never operate the stroboscope without a front screen or with a
defective front screen.
Mark
T10 TORX Screw
