Checkline LS-SCU User Manual

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Table of Contents

1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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1.1 Package Contents

2.0 Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.0 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .003

4.0 Assembly and Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .004

4.1 Typical Wiring Connections

5.0 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .006

5.1 Key Assignments

5.2 Influencing the trigger signal before output to a stroboscope

5.3 Units

5.4 Operating Notes

6.0 Hints and Suggestions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .010

8.0 Default Parameter Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .011

9.0 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .021

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9.0 WARRANTY

ELECTROMATIC Equipment Co., Inc. (ELECTROMATIC) warrants to the original
purchaser that this product is of merchantable quality and confirms in kind and quality
with the descriptions and specifications 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 one year from the sale of such product,
shall be remedied by repair or replacement of such product, at ELECTROMATIC’s
option, except where unauthorized repair, disassembly, tampering, abuse or
misapplication has taken place, as determined by ELECTROMATIC. All returns
for warranty or non-warranty repairs and/or replacement must be authorized by
ELECTROMATIC, 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 ONE
YEAR 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, fitness 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 one year from the date of invoice.

ELECTROMATIC Equipment Co., Inc.

600 Oakland Ave. Cedarhurst, NY 11516—USA

Tel: [phone]/ Tel: [phone]/ Fax: [phone]

Every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this manual. Electromatic Equipment Co.,
Inc., 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 identification purposes only, and are trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective holders

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Congratulations on your purchase of a Checkline®LS-5-RCU Remote Control
Unit for Linear Stroboscope. The LS-5-RCU provides and easy-to-use control
center for any stroboscope whether it is from Electromatic or other manufac­turers. Use it to create a trigger signal or to influence a signal generated exter­nally. The multiplicity of control parameters make it easy for you to carry out
the inspection or measurement tasks required of you.

NOTE: When using a stroboscope, remember that while objects may appear
to become motionless, they are, in fact, still moving. Exercise proper care to
prevent injury.

Please read this instruction manual thoroughly before operating your remote
control unit. If you have any questions not answered by this manual, call your
local supplier, or visit our web chat interface at www.checkline.com for full
product support.

1.1 Package Contents

The LS-5-RCU Remote Control Unity is
shipped fully assembled in a hard-plastic
carrying case. Your package should contain
the following:

• LS-5-RCU Remote Control Unit

• Trigger cable (1.5m)

• Operating instructions

• Certificate

• Case

After unpacking, please examine your control unit for signs of mishandling
during shipping. If damage has occurred, contact Electromatic before attempt­ing to plug in the instrument. Notify your shipping carrier immediately for
damage claim instructions.

2.0 SAFETY

• When using a stroboscope, remember that objects may appear to
become motionless, but they are still moving. Exercise proper care
to prevent injury.

• Do not look directly at the emitted light from a stroboscope; it can
damage your eyes. It may trigger seizures in people with epilepsy.

• The LS-5-RCU must not be used in explosion hazard areas.

• Store the LS-5-RCU in dry conditions.

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8.0 DEFAULT PARAMETER SETTINGS

The default values for the strobe control settings are listed below: for the

• Internal Trigger

• FPM 1000

• Hz 16.6

• PULSE μs 333

• PULSE deg 2 °

• DELAY ms 0 . 0

• PHASE deg. 0°

• DIVIDER 1

• OPTION 0

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3.0 OVERVIEW

ON/OFF

Increases
the currently
selected value

Trigger Input Jack,
labeled IN

Trigger Output Jack,
labeled OUT

Decreases
the currently
selected value

Doubles
the currently
selected value

Mode Key

For a full explanation of
key functions, see page

Optional Accessories

• Power supply unit

• Mounting device

• Extension cable for trigger connection

• Adapters for stroboscopes from other manufacturers

• Electromatic stroboscopes of different types

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Signal Resolution

Frequency 30.0 to 999.9 FPM ±0.1 0.5 to 999.9 Hz ±0.1

1.000 to 600.000 FPM ±1 1.000 to 10.000 Hz ±1

Pulse width Can be set as absolute (±1μs) or relative (±1°)

Phase shift 0 to 359° ±1°

Delay 0.0. to 2000.0 ms ±0.1 ms

Divider 1. to 255 ±1

Trigger Input

Principle Optocoupler, voltage-free

Level 3 to 32 V, NPN + PNP

Low level < 1 V

Minimum pulse length 50 μs

Reverse voltage protection yes

Trigger Output

Principle Short-circuit and overvoltage proof transistor

output to optocoupler control, non-isolated

Level NPN, max. 32 V

Pulse length Adjustable

Maximum current 50 mA

Reverse voltage protection yes

General

Housing Material ABS / EPDM

Size 6.4 x 3.3 x 1.6"

(162 x 82 x 40mm)

Weight 8.11 oz

(230 g)

Ambient temperature 32 to 122 °F

(0 to 50 °C)

Media resilience Max. 95% air humidity, non-condensing

Protection system IP30

Power Supply voltage 10-32 V DC, with reverse polarity protection

Current consumption < 50 mA

7.0 SPECIFICATIONS - LS-5-RCU