MONARCH INSTRUMENT Instruction Manual Nova-Strobe DA Plus and Nova-Strobe DB Plus Portable Stroboscopes Printed in the U.S.A. © Monarch Instrument 2002 all rights reserved 1071-4810-114 15 Columbia Drive Amherst, NH 03031-2334 USA Phone: (603) 883-3390 Fax: (603) 886-3300 E-mail: support@monarchinstrument.com Website: www.monarchinstrument.
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. Use of this product may induce an epileptic seizure in persons prone to this type of attack. 4.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 As Manufacturer: Monarch Instrument Division of Monarch International Inc. 15 Columbia Drive, Amherst NH 03031 USA 2.0 declares under Monarch’s sole responsibility that the product: Name: Models: NovaStrobe - Stroboscope DA Plus 115/230, DB Plus 115/230 3.
1.0 OVERVIEW 8.0 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES All descriptions in this manual apply to both the battery powered strobe and AC mains powered strobe except where noted. C-4040 Set of mating 1/8 inch (3.5mm) male phone plugs for external input / output CA-4044-6 The Nova-Strobe is a sophisticated instrument with many features, yet remains simple to operate. Use only the features required for your application.
7.0 SPECIFICATIONS Internal Mode Flash Rate Resolution (Setting) Flash Rate Accuracy (Setting) Update Rate External Mode Flash Range and Display Update Rate Tachometer Measurements Time Base Light Power Average 30.0 - 14,000.0 FPM (Flashes per Minute) 0.5 - 233.33 FPS (Flahes per Second) ±0.1 FPM The greater of ±0.5 FPM or ±0.01% of reading Instantaneous 5.0 to 14,000.0 FPM 0.08 to 233.33 FPS External flash rates to 0 are acceptable 1 Second Typical 5.0 to 99999.9 FPM ±0.
per second (14,000 flashes per minute). The display will only display down to 0.08 FPS (5 FPM). There is typically a 5 µsec delay from trigger input to flash. The trigger source should provide a pulse with a minimum duration (width) of 20 µsec. With no external input, the output jack (# pointing away from Common socket) provides a TTL Signal Input (GND) compatible pulse from the strobe’s internal oscillator.
WARNING: Do NOT touch the new lamp with bare fingers. 3. The lamps are polarized and must be put into the socket matching polarity. Using a lint free cloth, match up the red dot on the plug with the red dot on the socket and gently rock the lamp back and forth while pushing it into place (see Figure 6). Make sure the lamp is in straight and centered in the reflector hole. CAUTION: Do NOT allow the reflector to contact the lamp.
user to multiply the initial flash rate by 2, 3, 4, 5, etc up to the maximum flash rate, which is very helpful on fan blades. Using this feature, one can superimpose the blades on top of each other and check for blade tracking, bent blades, lead and lag tests, etc. For example: with a 3 bladed fan spinning at 3600 RPM and the strobe flashing at 3600 FPM, press the Alt button to turn on the Alt chevron. Now turn the knob clockwise 2 clicks.
