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SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS

1. 

Read and follow all instructions in this manual carefully, and retain this manual 

for future reference.

2. 

Do not use this instrument in any manner inconsistent with these operating 

instructions  or  under  any  conditions  that  exceed  the  environmental 

specifications stated.

3. 

Certain strobe frequencies can trigger epileptic seizures in those prone to that 

type of attack.

4. 

Users 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 moving at high  speeds. Always keep a safe distance from moving 

machinery and do no touch the target.

7. 

Do not allow liquids or metallic objects to enter the ventilation holes on the 

stroboscope as this may cause permanent damage and void the warranty.

8. 

Do not allow cables extending from unit to come into contact with rotating 

machinery, as serious damage to the equipment, or severe personal injury or 

death may occur as a result.

9. 

This instrument may not be safe for use in certain hazardous environments, 

and serious personal injury or death could occur as a result of improper use. 

Please refer to your facility’s safety program for proper precautions.

10. 

Nova-Strobe  LED  units  contains  nickel  metal  hydride  batteries  which  must 

be  disposed  of  in  accordance  with  Federal,  State,  &  Local  Regulations.    Do 

not  incinerate.  Batteries  should  be  shipped  to  a  reclamation  facility  for 

recovery of the metal and plastic components as the proper method of waste 

management. Contact distributor for appropriate product return procedures.

11. 

This  instrument  is  not  user  serviceable.  For  technical  assistance,  contact 

the  sales  organization  from  which  you  purchased  the  product  or  Monarch 

Instrument directly.

Summary of Contents for Nova-Strobe BBL

Page 1: ...Strobe BBL Basic Battery LED Stroboscope 15 Columbia Drive Amherst NH 03031 USA Phone 603 883 3390 Fax 603 886 3300 E mail support monarchinstrument com Website www monarchinstrument com Instruction M...

Page 2: ...e as this may cause permanent damage and void the warranty 8 Do not allow cables extending from unit to come into contact with rotating machinery as serious damage to the equipment or severe personal...

Page 3: ...regulations contact your local authorities for more information This product may be returnable to your distributor for recycling contact the distributor for details Monarch Instrument s Limited Warra...

Page 4: ...Duration Brightness 2 3 2 1 Flash Duration Degrees 3 3 2 2 Flash Duration Microseconds 3 3 3 Display Units 4 4 0 BRIGHTNESS 4 4 1 Calculating Blur 4 4 2 Degree of Rotation Adjustment 5 4 3 Pulse Dura...

Page 5: ...e operation of the unit Most of the icons in the LCD are not used 2 0 GETTING STARTED The BBL is battery powered and has internal rechargeable batteries The unit should be charged before use see secti...

Page 6: ...play 3 1 1 Multiply or Divide By 2 The strobe flash rate can be instantly doubled x2 or halved 2 by pressing the x2 and 2 buttons shown right This is useful in determining actual rotational speed Refe...

Page 7: ...s does not exceed the strobe specifications Press any key other than BRIGHT to exit or press BRIGHT again to go to MICROSECOND adjustment 3 2 2 Flash Duration Microseconds To view or adjust the flash...

Page 8: ...or one rotation every 1 100 of a second 10 msec If the strobe flashes once every 10 msec for a brief moment the user sees the flash at the same spot in the rotation of the shaft and the persistence of...

Page 9: ...the brighter the strobe appears to be but the target is more blurred Optimal setting to stop motion is 1 8 to 3 6 The number of degrees is a proportional amount and remains constant as the flash rate...

Page 10: ...e some unique part on it like a bolt keyway or imperfection to use as a reference point If the object being viewed is perfectly symmetrical then the user needs to mark the object with a piece of tape...

Page 11: ...e and adjust the flash rate down Be aware that you will encounter multiple images Note the flash rate of the first SINGLE image you encounter and call this speed A Continue decreasing the flash rate u...

Page 12: ...d discharging for batteries to reach full capacity The enclosure contains control electronics to properly and safely charge the batteries Never remove the batteries from the enclosure and attempt to c...

Page 13: ...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 If the batteries are...

Page 14: ...0 5 to 3000 s or 0 2 to 14 degrees of rotation auto adjust with flash rate Display LCD with 6 numeric 0 506 in 12 85 mm high digits and 5 alphanumeric 0 282 in 7 17 mm high digits Indicators Battery l...

Page 15: ...under the following conditions per IEC61010 1 Operating Temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Humidity Maximum relative humidity 80 for temperature up to 88 F 31 C decreasing linearly to 50 relative humidity at...

Page 16: ...ssional s Choice Track It Data Loggers Panel Tachometers DataChart Paperless Recorders Speed Sensors Portable Tachometers Portable Strobes Frequency Converters Fixed Mounted Strobes 1071 4230 115 0322...

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