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5.4.4  OUTP (OUTPUT) Menu

This menu sets the pulse polarity of the output signal that will 

trigger a device connected to the output jack. The options are 

nEG

 

for negative pulse or 

POS

 for positive pulse.

Press the MENU button to enter the OUTPUT menu. The current 

edge setting is shown on the top line with OUTP on the lower line. 

The On-Target indicator will be on for the currently selected value.

Use the arrows on the joystick to select the desired value.

Press the MENU button followed by the Power button to save the 

value.

To exit without changing the polarity press the Power button 

5.4.5  BKLIT (Backlight) Menu

This menu option turns the backlight of the display ON or OFF.

Press the MENU button to enter the Backlight menu.    

Use  the  arrows  on  the  joystick  to  select  the  desired  value.  The 

backlight will change in real time.

Press the MENU button followed by the Power button to save the 

value.

To exit without changing press the Power button.

5.5 

Memory (MEMRY) Menu

The  Memory  (MEMRY)  menu  is  used  to  store  (save)  or  recall  up  to 

10 different strobe settings.  The settings that are saved and recalled 

are the flash rate, brightness and JOG settings (PHASE and TIME). All 

other settings on the unit remain the same.  

MENU button          POWER button          On-Target indicator         Joystick arrows

Summary of Contents for 6243-010

Page 1: ...ro 300 and Nova Pro 500 LED Stroboscopes Laser Tachometers 15 Columbia Drive Amherst NH 03031 USA Phone 603 883 3390 Fax 603 886 3300 E mail support monarchinstrument com Website www monarchinstrument...

Page 2: ...should not stare directly at the light source 5 Prolonged exposure to the light can cause headaches in some people 6 Objects viewed with this product may appear to be stationary when in fact they are...

Page 3: ...s 2 Monarch Instrument s Limited Warranty applies See www monarchinstrument com for details Warranty Registration and Extended Warranty Coverage information is available online at www monarchinstrumen...

Page 4: ...ingtheFlashRate 8 4 1 4 ExternalInput 9 4 2 LASERMode 10 4 3 TACH Tachometer Mode 11 5 0 MENUS 13 5 1 MenuOverview 13 5 2 MODEMenu 15 5 3 Brightness BRITE Menu 15 5 3 1 Degrees 16 5 3 2 Time 16 5 4 Mi...

Page 5: ...OBEDELAY NOVA PRO500ONLY 26 7 1 InternalPhaseDelay JOG 26 7 2 External LaserDelay 27 7 2 1 PhaseDelay 27 7 2 2 TimeDelay 28 7 2 3 AUTO VirtualRPM 28 8 0 BATTERY PACK 29 8 1 LowBatteryFunctionality 29...

Page 6: ...tandard as battery powered and also has delay functions which enable the user to delay the flash by degrees or time and do virtual slow motion inspection of rotating and reciprocating objects Both mod...

Page 7: ...n power is on 5 Tripod Mount 1 4 20 tripod mount for hands free operation 6 Power Source Battery Pack Removable battery pack recharged in the external battery Charger Base or AC Power Plug in for cont...

Page 8: ...ace consists of a large backlit display with touch keypad dedicated keys on the user interface panel and a trigger to activate the unit when the power is on The user interface is described in Figure 2...

Page 9: ...ometer Mode is selected 9 x2 2 and arrows used to double or halve the flash rate 10 POWER button turns the unit on off used as escape back button in menus and trigger lock 11 Joystick adjusts flash ra...

Page 10: ...th the power source battery or AC inserted into the Nova Pro turn the unit on by pressing and holding the POWER button until the display illuminates then release the button To operate the unit pull th...

Page 11: ...ower an external sensor and will accept a signal from 3 to 12 volts The output is TTL compatible 3V and provides a pulse synchronized to the internal generator flash rate or external input signal Conn...

Page 12: ...tting whether the trigger is pressed or not The user can set the flash rate using several methods 4 1 1 Joystick Pressing any button on the joystick will cause a digit on the display to start blinking...

Page 13: ...see a single image This will now be the correct speed as shown in Figure 5 next page 4 1 2 Touch Keypad Entry Press the MENU button to display the numeric keypad The flash rate will default to 0 and...

Page 14: ...en there is an external sensor plugged into the strobe Activating the trigger with a valid external input will cause the strobe to flash If the external input is an optical sensor activating the trigg...

Page 15: ...the trigger and aiming the laser at a reflective target on the rotating or reciprocating machine the strobe will flash each time a reflection is received allowing the user to virtually stop motion On...

Page 16: ...requires the Laser Module to be installed OR an external input sensor be plugged in This mode uses the laser or external signal to measure rotational speed Tachometer icon will show on the display whe...

Page 17: ...n in the selected units on the display On Target icon will show on the display when target is detected The TACH can be configured to trigger on the positive or negative edge of the incoming pulse from...

Page 18: ...mode of the unit and whether the Laser Module is installed POWER MENU NAVIGATE UP ARROW will reverse direction through menu MENU button at any menu item will enter that item sub menu POWER button will...

Page 19: ...see Menu Overview until the word SEtUP appears on the top line of the display To select the current item shown on the lower line press the MENU button again Not all items will be available in the menu...

Page 20: ...trobE or LASEr if Laser Module installed Press the MENU button to enter the MODE menu The top line will show the mode and the On Target indicator will be on for the currently selected mode Use the and...

Page 21: ...trigger is depressed the effect of changing the brightness can be seen immediately 5 3 1 Degrees Press the MENU button to enter the BRITE menu The current flash duration will be shown in degrees Use...

Page 22: ...The number of decimal places is limited by the 6 digits available and the unit will auto range to show the maximum number of digits after the decimal point selected by the user The choices are NONE 1...

Page 23: ...red value Press the MENU button followed by the Power button to save the value To exit without setting the units press the Power button 5 4 3 INPUT Menu This menu sets the pulse polarity of the extern...

Page 24: ...without changing the polarity press the Power button 5 4 5 BKLIT Backlight Menu This menu option turns the backlight of the display ON or OFF Press the MENU button to enter the Backlight menu Use the...

Page 25: ...r button to save the current strobe setting into the displayed location The current flash rate will then be shown in that location To exit without saving a value press the POWER button 5 5 2 Recall Me...

Page 26: ...o select the desired Jog method The options are NONE PHASE and TIME Press the MENU button to select a Jog method This will enter the sub menu for PHASE or TIME 5 6 1 NONE To cancel the JOG mode press...

Page 27: ...be added as a parameter in any of the 10 MEMORY locations Refer to section 5 5 5 7 DELAY Menu Nova Pro 500 ONLY This menu option is only valid on the Nova Pro 500 in the STROBE Mode with an External...

Page 28: ...s happen in real time so if the strobe is flashing the user can view the effect of changing the delay 5 7 4 VRPM Virtual RPM VPRM is an AUTO delay mode To set VRPM press the MENU button when VRPM is d...

Page 29: ...eye remembers this until the next flash making the shaft appeared to be stopped As the target is rotating there is some movement evident during the strobe flash The longer the flash duration the more...

Page 30: ...e automatically calculates how wide the pulse width should be at different flash rates to keep the blur constant the faster the flash rate the narrower the pulse width The pulse width equals setting i...

Page 31: ...JOG Once the flash rate has been adjusted to give a stopped motion image the JOG buttons and icons on the touchpad may be used to increase or decrease the phase of the image with respect to its origi...

Page 32: ...e number of degrees set in the DELAY PHASE menu 345 0 to 360 0 One revolution is 360 The display will show the PHASE icon to indicate the delay mode See Figure 9 below for examples of the effect of se...

Page 33: ...anging the delay 7 2 3 AUTO Virtual RPM In the AUTO Virtual RPM VRPM mode the flash is automatically delayed in increasing or decreasing amounts after the external trigger pulse so that the image appe...

Page 34: ...e The batteries need to be RECYCLED in accordance with local regulations The batteries should be sent to a recycling center or returned to the factory using appropriate shipping methods The Nova Pro B...

Page 35: ...anything other than the Charging Station and power supply provided with the Nova Pro The Nova Pro Charging Station has an light emitting diode LED that indicates the state of the battery station The L...

Page 36: ...ate interchangeable plug 10 0 WALL POWER SUPPLIES The wall power supplies provided with the Nova Pro have interchangeable plugs allowing them to be used with AC outlets in different countries To chang...

Page 37: ...able to 14 2 000 msecs max Light Output 5500 Lux 6000 FPM 12 in 30 48 cm 2 duty cycle max light output 30 000 Lux Color Temperature Approximately 6200 K External Triggers Input Output TTL 12VDC max in...

Page 38: ...erating Environment This equipment is NOT intended for permanent installation This equipment is for use in a controlled environment Environmental situation A Pollution Degree 2 Altitude up to 2000 m T...

Page 39: ...base 12 0 ACCESSORIES There are many accessories available to enhance the functionality and keep your Nova Pro up and running See Monarch s website for info Accessories webpage See Sensors webpage for...

Page 40: ...nstrument is committed to excellence and quality in manufacturing sales and service The Professional s Choice Track It Data Loggers Panel Tachometers DataChart Paperless Recorders Speed Sensors Portab...

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