Monarch Instrument ACT-1B Operating Manual

Printed in the U.S.A.

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MONARCH INSTRUMENT

Instruction Manual

ACT-1B Series

Panel Tachometer

15 Columbia Drive

Amherst, NH 03031 USA

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

Website: www.monarchinstrument.com

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. Be sure the power supplied to this instrument matches the
specification indicated on the rear panel of the instrument.

4. Be sure all power is removed before making or removing any
connections to or from this instrument.

5. This instrument is not user serviceable. For technical
assistance, contact the sales organization from which you

purchased the product or Monarch Instrument directly.

DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

As Manufacturer:

Monarch Instrument

Division of Monarch International Inc.

15 Columbia Drive, Amherst NH 03031 USA

declares under Monarch’s sole responsibility that the product:

Name: ACT - Panel Tachometer
Models: ACT-1B

to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards:

In order to comply with EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste
Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE): This product

may contain material which could be hazardous to human health
and the environment. DO NOT DISPOSE of this product as un­sorted municipal waste. This product needs to be RECYCLED in

accordance with local regulations, contact your local authorities
for more information. This product may be returnable to your distributor for
recycling - contact the distributor for details.

Monarch Instrument’s Limited Warranty applies. See
www.monarchinstrument.com for details.

Warranty Registration and Extended Warranty coverage available
online at www.monarchinstrument.com.

EMC: EN50082-1:1997

and therefore conforms with the requirements of Council Directive 89/336/EEC
relating to electromagnetic compatibility. (File R-351 4N2).

8th October 1999

Manufacturer (Amherst,NH) Alan Woolfson, VP Engineering (Authorized Signature)

EN50082-2:1995
EN55011:1991 Group 1 Class B

@CH_A/LOEND = 12 (or 1_SEC, HALF) Sets low end time. This allows a

min reading of 5 RPM, 60 RPM, or 120

RPM.
@CH_A/GATE Shows Gate Speed. (Default is 12)
@CH_A/GATE = STD (1/100 Second) or FAST (1/1000 second). Sets

Gate Speed (Default is 1/100)

@DECPT Shows the number of decimal places

displayed
@DECPT = NONE, 1, 2, or 3 Sets the maximum number of decimal

places

@DAC1/ FSCAL Shows Analog Out Full Scale
@DAC1/FSCAL = xxx.xx Sets the Reading value that the Analog

output will output Full Scale (5V or

20mA). Depends on TYPE.
@DAC1/0SCAL Shows Analog Out Zero Scale
@DAC1/0SCAL = xxx.xx Sets the Reading value that the Analog

output will output Zero Scale (0V or

4mA). Depends on TYPE. (Default is

0.00)

@OUTPT Shows pulse output polarity
@OUTPT = POS or NEG Sets pulse output polarity

@DISPR Shows Display Update Rate
@DISPR = HALF or 1_SEC or 1.5_S. This sets the maximum display

update rate to one half a second, 1 second

or 1 ½ seconds between updates.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

OVERVIEW ..................................................................................... 1

INSTALLATION and POWER .......................................................... 1

Installation ............................................................................... 2

Power ...................................................................................... 2

USB Programming Cable and Software ................................ 3

SENSOR CONNECTIONS ............................................................. 3

OUTPUT OPTIONS ......................................................................... 4

Current Output Option (IO) ...................................................... 5

Analog Output Option (AO) ...................................................... 6

Pulse Repeater Option (PO) ................................................... 6

SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................... 7

OPTIONS ........................................................................................ 8

ACCESSORIES / SENSORS .......................................................... 9

APPENDIX A - Serial Programming Commands ......................... 10

@SERNO Shows unit Serial Number

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