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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ............................................................................................................... 02
1.1 Unpacking
1.2 Optional Accessories
2.0 Safety Information .................................................................................................... 3
3.0 Controls .................................................................................................................... 4
4.0 Installation/Mounting ................................................................................................ 5
5.0 Connection ................................................................................................................ 6
5.1 Typical connections
6.0 Operation ................................................................................................................... 9
6.1 Aligning the unit and switching it on
6.2 Switching between sockets 1 and 2
6.3 Adjusting the ash duration
7.0 Technical Data ........................................................................................................... 10
8.0 Warranty .................................................................................................................... 11
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1.0 Introduction
8.0 Warranty
The LS-18-LED stroboscope is shipped ready for assembly and use.
1.1 Unpacking
Unpack the gauge and inspect it for any shipping damage. Notices of defect must be
led immediately, in writing, at the latest within 10 days on receipt of the goods.
Your shipment should include:
• LS-18-LED stationary stroboscope.
• Operating instructions.
• One connector for trigger input and power supply.
1.2 Optional Accessories Available
• Stand/wall mount.
• AC Adapter.
• Connector for trigger signal/supply connection.
• Stroboscope control units, handheld device for stroboscope control and regulation.
• Trigger sensors with corresponding cables.
The manufacturer warrants to the original purchaser that this product is of merchantable
quality and conrms in kind and quality with the descriptions and specications thereof.
Product failure or malfunction arising out of any defect in workmanship or material in
the product existing at the time of delivery thereof which manifests itself within three
years from the sale of such product, shall be remedied by repair or replacement of such
product, at the manufacturer’s option, except where unauthorized repair, disassembly,
tampering, abuse or misapplication has taken place, as determined by the manufacturer.
All returns for warranty or non-warranty repairs and/or replacement must be authorized
by the manufacturer, in advance, with all repacking and shipping expenses to the address
below to be borne by the purchaser.
THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE
WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR ANY PARTICULAR
PURPOSE OR APPLICATION. ELECTROMATIC SHALL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE
NOR LIABLE FOR ANY CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE, OF ANY KIND OR
NATURE, RESULTING FROM THE USE OF SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT, WHETHER
SUCH DAMAGE OCCURS OR IS DISCOVERED BEFORE, UPON OR AFTER
REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR, AND WHETHER OR NOT SUCH DAMAGE IS
CAUSED BY MANUFACTURER’S OR SUPPLIER’S NEGLIGENCE WITHIN
THREE YEARS FROM INVOICE DATE.
Some State jurisdictions or States do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental
or consequential damages, so the above limitation may not apply to you. The duration
of any implied warranty, including, without limitation, tness for any particular
purpose and merchantability with respect to this product, is limited to the duration of
the foregoing warranty. Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts but, not withstanding, this warranty, in the absence of such limitations,
shall extend for three years from the date of invoice.
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Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. The manufacturer, assumes no responsibility for errors
or omissions. Neither is any liability assumed for damages resulting from the use of information contained herein. Any
brand or product names mentioned herein are used for identication purposes only, and are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
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7.0 Technical Data
General Parameters
Frequency range 0 to 120,000 FPM (ashes per minute)
Power supply 24 VDC (+/– 10%)
DIN 415245-pin standard plug
Universal power supply unit available
Power consumption 40 Watt
External trigger input 3 to 30 V / max. 5 mA
potential-free optocoupler
DIN 41524 5-pin standard plug
U = U, max. 200 mA
Switchable trigger input trigger output
for parallel connection
Flash Parameters
Light intensity/sharpness Adjustable with turning knob
Light intensity single flash Approximately 1.2 Mega-Lux / 12" (30 cm)
Light intensity 9,000 Lux / 12” (30 cm)
Illumination area 12 x >20" (30 x >50 cm)
Flash color Ca. 5,000…8,300 K
2.0 Safety Information
The LS-18-LED must only be used in accordance with these operating instructions. The
LS-18-LED must not be altered in any way. The manufacturer will not be liable for any
damage resulting from incorrect or improper use. This will also render the guarantee
null and void.
• Under strobe lighting, moving objects appear stationary or in slow
motion. The objects should never be touched.
• The LS-18-LED must not be used in explosion hazard areas.
• Store the LS-18-LED in a dry place. It must not be exposed to
water (dripping or splashing). No objects lled with liquids
(e.g. vases) should be placed on the unit
• Strobe lighting can trigger epileptic ts in those who are
susceptible.
• Repairs should only be carried out by the manufacturer or supplier.
• The stroboscope’s electronic components contain environmentally
harmful substances. They must be disposed of in accordance with
the relevant national environmental guidelines.
Housing
Material Aluminium with glass lens
Dimensions 17.3 x 5.1 x 4.4" (440 x 130 x 112mm)
Weight 4.63 lbs. (2.1Kg)
Ambient Conditions
Ambient temperature 32 to 114 °F (0 to 40 °C)
Storage temperature –13 to 158°F (–25 to 70 °C)
Humidity maximum 95% not condensing
Certifications CE conformity
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3.0 Controls
6.0 Operation
On the rear side of the device you will nd the following controls. Use of these controls
is explained in the following section:
Input #1
External Trigger
Input
Select Switch
Input #2
Power
Trigger Output
(SLAVE)
Brightness/Sharpness
Adjustment Knob
Multi-Turn Pot
6.1 Aligning the unit and switching it on.
1. Point the stationary stroboscope at a moving object and
switch it on. The red LED inside the rocker switch indicates
that it is ready for use. If the LED ashes, the unit is
connected to the voltage supply but no trigger signal is
present. If the LED remains constantly lit, the unit is
receiving both voltage and a trigger signal.
2. As soon as the trigger signal is applied, the unit will start to ash with the trigger
frequency.
3. If the ashing frequency coincides with the movement frequency, a stationary
image will appear.
NOTE!
A stationary image will not only appear with an identical ashing frequency, but also
with multiples and fractions thereof.
6.2 Switching between sockets 1 and 2.
1. Use the rocker switch located to the right
of the two sockets to select which socket
will be used for the trigger signal input.
Ensure that an input signal is present
for the selected socket.
1. Rocker switch marked POWER:
Use to switch the strobe power ON and OFF.
2. Rotary knob marked SHARP/BRIGHT:
Use to adjust the ash duration brightness/sharpness.
3. Rocker switch marked INPUT
Use to select whether socket 1 or 2 should be used for the trigger signal input.
This rocker switch only alternates between the trigger signals. It is still
possible to feed the supply voltage through both
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6.3 Adjusting the flash duration.
1. You can adjust brightness and sharpness according to your
requirements using the rotary knob marked
SHARP/BRIGHT with the symbols .
2. To reduce the brightness, and increase sharpness, turn the
knob counterclockwise towards (SHARP).
3. To increase brightness and reduce sharpness, turn the knob
clockwise towards (BRIGHT).
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D. Trigger signal from optional,
hand-operated stroboscope control
unit (e.g. RT Strobe control or
RT Strobe eco control), supply
voltage from optional AC adapter
(Fig. 5).
The power is either supplied by the LS-18-LED power supply unit (available as an
option) or the equipment being observed.
The LS-18-LED requires an external trigger source. Possible trigger sources include a
stroboscope control unit, an external machine or a sensor.
NOTE!
When using the stationary stroboscope without stroboscope control unit, the stroboscope
ashes with the trigger signal of the connected equipment. This signal cannot be
inuenced without a stroboscope control unit.
4.0 Installation/Mounting
Mount the strobe in the desired location using the threaded inserts located on the
underside of the strobe housing (shown below). There are two (2) M5 metric threaded
inserts and one (1) 1/4-20 inch threaded insert. Use appropriated plate and screw to
attach to customer-supplied mounting xture.
M5 Metric
Threaded Insert
M5 Metric
Threaded Insert
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1/4 -20 Inch
Threaded Insert
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5.0 Connection
The stationary stroboscope has three connection sockets on the reverse of the unit which
share some identical functions and therefore offer a high level of exibility. The possible
uses and labelling of these sockets are as follows:
Marking: 1
Use: Trigger signal input, connection of voltage supply.
Marking: 2
Use: Trigger signal input, connection of voltage supply.
Marking: Output
Use: Output of a trigger signal that is input into 1 or 2, connection of voltage supply.
The assignment of plug contacts is shown in Fig 1 below..
• Please make the connections in accordance with the wiring diagram
(Fig. 1). The trigger input is potential-free. The potential-free input
is suitable for PNP and NPN signals. A matching plug for these input
sockets is included with the LS-18-LED.
• Do not trigger the LS-18-LED with signals above 120,000 FPM.
RECOMMENDATION!
Use a shielded cable to connect the trigger signal.
5.1 Typical connection examples:
Please take connection examples from Figures 2 to 5. Please note that you will need
optional accessories for some of the examples (stroboscope control unit, AC Adapter,
sensor).
A. Trigger signal and supply voltage
from external equipment (Fig. 2).
B. Trigger signal from external
equipment (Fig. 3), supply
voltage from optional AC Adapter.
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C. Trigger signal from optional
sensor (Fig. 4), supply voltage
for unit and sensor from optional
AC Adapter.
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CHECK•LINE
BY ELECTROMATIC
Stationary Stroboscope
Model LS-18-LED
®
CHECK•LINE
INSTRUMENTS
®
ELECTROMATIC
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