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To select a flash rate from a Preset (memory) location:

1. 

Press the MODE button once. The 

÷2 ×2

 icon will be displayed.

2. 

Press the MODE button again (without pressing the rubber tuning 

button in between). “RECALL” will be displayed.

3. 

Rock the tuning button up or down to select a preset flash rate. 

The display will show “R MEMX”, where X=the present location (1-

8), and then display the flash rate saved in that location and begin 

flashing at the specified flash rate with each press of the button.

4. 

Press the MODE button to return to the Internal Mode using the 

selected flash rate.

To store the current flash rate in a Preset (memory) location:

1. 

Press the MODE button once. The ÷2 ×2 icon will be displayed.

2. 

Press the MODE button a second time (without pressing the rubber 

tuning button in between). “RECALL” will be displayed.

3. 

Press the MODE button again (without pressing the rubber tuning 

button in between). “STORE” will be displayed.

4. 

Rock the tuning button up or down to select the location in which 

to store the current flash rate. The display will show “S MEMX”, 

where X=the present location (1-8), and then display the flash rate 

saved in that location.

5. 

Once  you  have  selected  a  preset  location  to  overwrite,  press 

the MODE button to save the current flash rate in that location. 

“SAVING” will be displayed and then you will return to the Internal 

Mode.

Summary of Contents for PALM STROBE x

Page 1: ...ction Manual PALM STROBE x Pocket Sized Portable Stroboscope 15 Columbia Drive Amherst NH 03031 USA Phone 603 883 3390 Fax 603 886 3300 E mail support monarchinstrument com Website www monarchinstrume...

Page 2: ...enter the ventilation holes on the stroboscope as this may cause permanent damage and void the warranty 9 Do not allow cables extending from the unit to come into contact with rotating machinery as se...

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

Page 4: ...e has a removable rechargeable battery pack which provides up to 2 hours of continuous use depending on the flash rate This battery pack clips in and out with no tools required An optional second batt...

Page 5: ...Indicator for Tachometer Mode and Remote Sensor in External Input Mode Lock icon shown to indicate that the strobe is locked on External Input Mode displays when mode is activated Tachometer Mode disp...

Page 6: ...troboscope depends on the flash rate and duty cycle of operation Slower flash rates increase the operating time 2 2 Input Output Connections PALM STROBE x has a TTL Input Output phone jack on the side...

Page 7: ...is displayed on the LCD in flashes per minute which typically is the same as RPM The PALM STROBE x has three primary operating modes Internal External Input and Tach and three functions 2 2 Recall an...

Page 8: ...right to select which digit to change The digit blinking is the one to be changed 3 Rock the tuning button up or down to increase or decrease the value of the blinking digit The digit will stop blinki...

Page 9: ...rate To store the current flash rate in a Preset memory location 1 Press the MODE button once The 2 2 icon will be displayed 2 Press the MODE button a second time without pressing the rubber tuning b...

Page 10: ...tton in between until the TACH icon is displayed In the Tachometer Mode the unit will read the signal from the external input self powered sensor and display the reading on the LCD without flashing th...

Page 11: ...iewing a shaft with a single keyway you will see one stationary image of the keyway at the actual speed and at 1 2 1 3 1 4 etc of the actual speed You will see 2 images of the keyway at 2 times the ac...

Page 12: ...y tricked into seeing a stopped image by a stroboscope when the flash rate is slower than 300 FPM Therefore a stroboscope image is difficult to use below 300 FPM for inspection or to measure RPM 5 0 L...

Page 13: ...into place see Figure 6 Make sure the lamp is in straight and centered in the reflector hole L 1905 Lamp Note Older PALM STROBES and flashtubes may have a red dot on the flashtube and connector to ind...

Page 14: ...batteries before use and allow 3 5 cycles of charging and discharging for batteries to reach full capacity The enclosure contains control electronics to properly and safely charge the batteries Never...

Page 15: ...ort time When the battery charge is further depleted the strobe will stop flashing the Low Battery icon will be displayed and then the strobe will completely shut off When the Low Battery icon is disp...

Page 16: ...o the wall outlet CAUTION Use of rechargers other than the one supplied PSC 2U may damage the stroboscope and void the warranty The battery module contains circuitry to control the charge The amber LE...

Page 17: ...ve the four screws on the under side of the Battery Pack and separate the case halves exposing the battery Remove the cables from the battery and place tape over the battery terminals to prevent them...

Page 18: ...easurements 5 to 250 000 RPM No flash Accuracy The greater of 0 1 FPM or 0 01 of reading Display Update Rate 1 second typical Trigger to Flash Delay 5 sec External Input 0 to 5 V TTL Compatible 12 V p...

Page 19: ...cs Charge Control for rechargers PSC 2U Recharger 9 V dc 500mA Light Power 150 mJ Flash up to 3000 FPM 7 9 Watts 6000 FPM Flash Duration 10 30 microseconds typical Run Time 2 hours at 1800 FPM and 1 h...

Page 20: ...ctive 2011 65 EU Specifications PALM STROBE x Safety This product is designed to be safe for indoor use under the following conditions per IEC61010 1 Operating Temperature 32 104 F 0 40 C Humidity Max...

Page 21: ...mono plug to BNC connector for use with PLT200 Tachometer and stroboscopes 6280 043 PALM STROBE Holster Holster with belt loop for fit with utility belt features pouch for spare battery included with...

Page 22: ...Input Output Cable PALM STROBE x Holster PN 6280 037 PN 6280 043 SPSR Self Power Sensor Pulse Input Cable PN 6150 020 PN 6280 032 CC 9 Mini Tripod T 5 Reflective Tape PN 6280 042 PN 6280 040 PN 6180 0...

Page 23: ...US Patent 6 945 666 6280 022 PSC 2U Universal recharger 115 230 V ac with USA UK AUS and Euro adapter plugs 6280 028 L 1905 Replacement xenon lamp 2 pack Replacement Parts Rechargeable Battery Pack PN...

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