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1.0 OVERVIEW
All descriptions in this manual apply to both the battery powered (dbx)
and AC mains powered (dax) digital stroboscopes except where noted.
1.1
Display Panel / Definition of Buttons
The display panel consists of
a backlighted liquid crystal
display with six numeric digits
on top and five alphanumeric
digits on the bottom, which
indicate modes, flash rates, etc.
(see Figure 1).
Additional information
displayed include:
TIME
Unused
AUTO
Unused
ALT.
I n d i c a t e s
alternate function of each button (lower section) and
knob will be used
TACH
Tachometer Mode active (strobe won’t flash)
LOCK
Unused
EXT
External Input Mode active
On Target Indicator for Tachometer Mode and
Remote Sensor in External Mode
- - - - -
Indicates input frequency exceeds the limit of the
stroboscope
(Battery Powered Model Only)
Battery indication,
see section 7.0
Figure 1 Display Panel
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dbx Specific:
Trigger to Flash Delay
13 µsec typical
Input Power
Battery powered:
Internal Rechargeable
Batteries 6 Vdc, External AC recharger (100 Vac
to 240 Vac, 50/60 Hz)
Light Output
Average:
13 Watts typical > 4000 FPM
Instantaneous
(per flash): 230 mJoule typical
to 4000 FPM
Run Time
2 hours typical at 1800 FPM, and over 1 hour at
6000 FPM with fully charged batteries
Charge Time
4-5 hours typical with PSC-2U
Weight
1.875 lbs [0.8505 kg] including batteries
dax Specific:
Trigger to Flash Delay
16 µsec typical
Input Power
AC powered:
115 Vac OR 230 Vac, 35VA (as
ordered)
Light Output
Average Power:
15.5 Watts typical > 4000 FPM
Instantaneous
(per flash): 230 mJoule typical
to 4000 FPM
Run Time
Continuous within temperature limitations.
Vents must not be restricted. Unit must be
horizontal.
Weight
1.55 lbs [0.70 kg]
