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The input jack (
S
pointing into socket) enables an external signal to
trigger the strobe. Inserting a plug into the input jack will automatically
put the strobe into the External Input Mode. When the plug is removed,
the strobe will be put back into the Internal Mode. The Internal Mode
can be forced by pressing the
INPUT
button. The polarity of the
input pulse can be set in the MENU options.
With no external input, the output jack (
T
pointing away from socket)
provides a TTL compatible pulse from the strobe’s internal oscillator.
If an external input is applied, the output pulse is in sync with the
input pulse. This output pulse may be used to trigger a second
stroboscope synchronously to illuminate larger areas. Many strobes
can be “daisy chained”. The output jack of one strobe is connected to
the input jack of the next strobe causing all the strobes to flash together
and be controlled by the first strobe in the chain. The polarity of the
output pulse can be set in the MENU options.
Signal Input
Common
(GND)
Common
(GND)
Signal Input
Figure 3 Output Connector Detail (Mono plug)
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The strobe has a protection feature that prevents the strobe from
operating if the battery voltage is too low.
This condition is indicated
by no flash and the display shows “LO BAT”.
At this time the
batteries must be recharged. Remember to release the trigger switch.
7.2
Charging the Batteries
The unit may be recharged at any time. You do not need to wait until
the low battery condition is indicated.
To charge the battery powered strobe with the recharger:
1.
Release the trigger so the strobe is off.
2.
Plug the recharger cable into the recharger socket (located below
the display panel behind the handle).
3.
Plug the recharger into an AC mains wall outlet.
CAUTION:
Use of rechargers other than the one supplied
(PSC-2 or PSC-2U) will damage the stroboscope
and void the warranty.
The strobe will display the current battery charge percent and the
recharger will fast charge the batteries for about 4-5 hours. Once the
fast charge is completed, the recharger will 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 not
charged to 100% regularly, the batteries will lose capacity.
When the recharger plug is inserted into the recharger jack, the strobe
will go into the Charging Mode. Make sure the trigger switch is not
depressed. The strobe will not do anything else when charging (e.g. it
will not flash and the buttons have no function).
