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Congratulations on your purchase of a Shimpo DT-315AEB

stroboscope/digital tachometer. We trust you will enjoy many

years of professional results from your Shimpo product.

Please read the entire instruction manual thoroughly before

initial set-up and operation; the information contained herein

will aid you in operating your Shimpo stroboscope safely and

with excellent results.

If you have any questions regarding our product(s), call your

local Shimpo representative or contact Shimpo Instruments

directly for assistance.

Inspection/Standard Accessories

If upon delivery shipping damage is detected, do not operate the

unit. Notify shipping carrier immediately for damage claim

instructions. Refer to nameplate and record serial number for future

reference. Items included with the DT-315AEB are:

• (1) Handle

• (1) Flash tube removing tool

• (1) External battery pack in carrying bag with shoulder

strap

Instruction Manual

DT-315AEB Stroboscope

Important Safety Instructions

Do not operate or store instrument in the following places:

explosive areas; near water, oil, dust, or chemicals; areas

where temperature is above 104°F (40°C).

Features and Benefits

Shimpo’s DT-315AEB stroboscope/digital tachometer

incorporates the latest microprocessor technology for visual

inspection applications:

• Aluminum construction provides exceptional durability

• High polish and focused reflector eliminates “blind”

viewing areas

• External trigger allows unit to be automatically

synchronized with equipment

• Continuous duty cycle eliminates need to shut down for

cooling

• Phase shift allows visual analysis of rotating/reciprocating

objects

• High accuracy ( ±0.01% of reading ) is ideal for QC

inspection and process control

• Synchronous output enables strobe to drive other strobes

• Flash timer control conserves flash tube life

Do not disassemble or repair unit while in

operation.

Do not look at the emitted light for long periods

of time; it can be harmful to the eyes.

Set-up

The DT-315AEB may be operated handheld or else mounted on

a tripod for added convenience.

To mount the strobe on a tripod (or any other mounting surface),

use screw ¼ -20unc, length 8mm or shorter for the tripod screw

hole on the bottom.

Do not charge battery pack for more than 15 - 16

hours.

Summary of content (4 pages)

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DT-315AEB Stroboscope Instruction Manual Inspection/Standard Accessories If upon delivery shipping damage is detected, do not operate the unit. Notify shipping carrier immediately for damage claim instructions. Refer to nameplate and record serial number for future reference.
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Display Panel Operation True RPM Measurement Shimpo stroboscopes are DUAL function instruments that give the operator the illusion of “stopped motion” where in actuality the equipment under observation is in a moving state. By adjusting the flash rate, equipment in motion appears to be standing still. With a slight adjustment, movement can be viewed in apparent slow motion, which enables the operator or observer to study the process in action.
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Operation(continued) External Triggering Mode To operate the stroboscope in external triggering mode: 1. Connect external trigger or sensor wires according to connector pin designation: 1 9.3 - 13.4 VDC (40 mA) for powering sensor 2 Synch output signal 3 External input signal 4 0V (common) 2. Firmly plug in power cord. 3. Turn power switch on. 4. If INT lamp is on, press “SIG” until EXT lamp turns on. 5.
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Troubleshooting FPM reading is displayed but unit is not flashing: • Flash tube may need to be replaced (see "Flash Tube Replacement" section) Stroboscope is in external trigger mode, no flash: Stroboscope is in internal trigger mode, no flash: • Check flash tube. Replace if necessary • Check for damaged wiring and/or loose pin connections • Check flash tube.