Checkline PLT-5000 User Manual

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1.0 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02

2.0 Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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2.1 Gauge

2.2 Contents of kit

3.0 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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3.1 Non-contact measurement

3.2 Contact measurement

4.0 Memory Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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4.1 To store readings in memory

4.2 To delete stored measurements

5.0 Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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6.0 Troubleshooting Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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7.0 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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8.0 Spare Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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9.0 Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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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 misapplications 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.

ELECTROMACTIC Equipment Co., Inc.
600 Oakland Ave. Cedarhurst, NY 11516—USA
Tel: [phone]/ Tel: [phone]/ Fax: [phone]

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1.0 INTROD U CTIO N

The PLT-5000 Pocket Laser Tachometer accurately measures RPM and Surface Speed
using contact or non-contact measurement techniques. This battery-powered unit is
extremely compact for convenient portable use and is supplied in a rugged and attractive
plastic housing that is ergonomically designed for optimum comfort.

When measuring RPM in the non-contact measuring mode, the PLT-5000 emits a
precision laser beam that is aimed at a small piece of reflective tape, which is affixed
to the rotating target.

The PLT-5000 is extremely easy to operate and quickly converts from non-contact operation
to contact operation by screwing the contact adapter in place. In addition to RPM’s, a wide
variety of engineering units for surface speed and length are user-selected via the front panel
buttons. Units include; feet per minute, meters/min, yards per minute, inches per minute and
more.

A built-in memory stores up to 10 measurements plus minimum, maximum, average and
last.

Safety Precautions

WARNING: Do Not Stare Into The Laser Beam

Wear proper safety glasses that are rated for 650 nm for protection against
the laser.

Do not use an extension shaft when using the master wheel, as the wheel may
come off and cause damage or injury.

Although the PLT-500 can achieve higher measurements, for safety reasons,
the master wheel has a maximum speed limitation of 5,000 ft/min.

NOTE: The tachometer may be damaged if liquid leaks from the batteries. This may

happen if the batteries are left inside the tachometer’s enclosure for long
periods of time. Remove the batteries after using the tachometer, and store
them in the carrying case.

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8.0 SPARE PARTS

Part Number Description

010049 Cone Adapter, standard
010053 Funnel Adapter, standard
010055 Master Wheel FPM (6" circumference)
010059 Reflective Tabs (1/2" square) – 35 pieces
010019 Contact Adapter

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2.0 OVERV IEW OF GAUGE

2.1 Gauge

Laser beam outlet

LCD display

Measuring Units display

MEM button

Stores and cycles

through readings

in memory

POWER button

Tur ns the gauge
on and records
measurements

2.2 Contents of Kit

Gauge
Cone adapter,
Funnel adapter,
6" circumference wheel
NIST Certificate
Operating manual,
Reflective tape (35 pieces),
Contact adapter (not shown)
Three (3) AA batteries

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UNIT button

Selects measurement

type, either RPM or

REV

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7.0 SPECI FICATIONS

Display 5 Digit, 0.47" (12mm)
RPM Measuring Range

Non-contact (rpm) 6.0 – 99,999
Contact (rpm) 6.0 – 20,000 (limited for safety reasons)

Surface Speed Contact only, using 6" wheel

Meter/min 1.0 – 3,809.8
Yards/min 1.0 – 4,166.4
Inches/min 36 – 99,999
Feet/min 3.0 – 12,499

Length Contact only, using 6" wheel

Meter 0.2 – 99,999
Yards 0.2 – 99,999
Feet 0.5 – 99,999

Total revolutions 1 – 99,999
Accuracy

Revolution 6.0 – 599.9 rpm ±1 rpm
Surface Speed 0.4% and ±1 digit
Length 0.4% and ±1 digit

Memory function 14 readings stored in memory & retained for 5 minutes
Update time 1 second
Detection Laser diode
Auto POWEROFF` 5 minutes
Batteries 3 AA (1.5 volt), included
Operating temp. 32–113 °F (0– 45 °C)
Construction ABS plastic
Weight

Main unit: 6 ounces. (160 g), including batteries
Contact adapter: 0.11 lb. (50 g)

Dimensions

Main unit 4.55" L x 2.52" W x 1.24" H

(115.5mm x 64mm x 31.5mm)

149mm (Length with contact adapter)

Accessories Gauge, Cone adapter, Funnel adapter, 6" circumference

wheel, NIST Certificate, Operating manual, Reflective tape
(35 pieces), Contact adapter, Three (3) AA batteries