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3.0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Plug the sensor into an appropriate power source (RLS = 4-15 V dc,
RLS24 = 10-24 V dc). The RLS-P will work directly with all Monarch
handheld tachometers and stroboscopes that accept pulse input through
an input jack (e.g., PLT200, PLS, dax, dbx, DBL, pbx, PBL, Nova-Pro® 300,
Nova-Pro® 500). The RLS-W and RLS24-W will work with all Monarch panel
instruments that accept pulse inputs (e.g., ACT series, Frequency to Analog
Converters, DataChart™ 1250, DataChart™ 6000) and vibration data
collectors. A sensor power supply (SPSR-IM) with BNC output is available
for those applications that require a separate power source for the sensor
(RLS-P only).
The RLS Rugged Laser Sensor can detect a reflected pulse from a target
consisting of T-5 Reflective Tape or high-contrast color differences (such
as black and white) at distances up to 25 feet [7.6 m] from the rotating
object and angles up to 60 degrees. For most applications, a ½
"
[12 mm]
square piece of T-5 Reflective Tape should be applied to a clean area on
the rotating object as a target. At slow speeds (<500 RPM) best results will
be obtained by aiming the laser perpendicular (90°) to the target using a
narrow piece of reflective tape – typically 0.2 inch [5 mm] wide.
