Monarch PALM STROBE x Pocket-Size Instruction Manual

15 Columbia Drive

Amherst, NH 03031 USA

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PALM STROBE x

Pocket-Size

Portable Stroboscope

MONARCH INSTRUMENT

Instruction Manual

Patented

Printed in the U.S.A.

Copyright 2009, Monarch Instrument, all rights reserved

1071-4205-112R

0109

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. Use of this product may induce an epileptic seizure in persons
prone to this type of attack.

4. Objects viewed with this product may appear to be stationary
when in fact they are moving at high speeds. Always keep a safe
distance from moving machinery and do no touch the target.

5. There are lethal voltages present inside this product. Refer to
the section on Lamp Replacement before attempting to open this
product.

6. Do not allow liquids or metallic objects to enter the ventilation
holes on the stroboscope as this may cause permanent damage
and void the warranty.

7. This product contains Nickel Metal Hydride batteries which must
be disposed of in accordance with Federal, State and Local
Regulations. Do not incinerate. Batteries should be shipped to a
reclamation facility for recovery of the metal and plastic
components as the proper method of waste management. Refer
to section 7.3 of this manual, and contact your distributor for
appropriate product return procedures.

8. This instrument is not user serviceable. For technical assistance,
contact the sales organization from which you purchased the
product or Monarch Instrument directly.

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.

Alan Woolfson, VP Engineering

Manufacturer (Amherst, NH) (Authorized Signature)

July 1st, 2007

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

to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the

following standards

and therefore conforms with the requirements of Council

Directive 89/336/EEC relating to electromagnetic compatibility.

The testing of this product was performed by Retlif Testing

Laboratories, NH, (Report No. R-3993N and R4702N-7)

and therefore conforms with the requirements of Council

Directive 73/23/EEC and 93/68/EEC relating to the low voltage

directive with amendments.

Palm Strobe X – Portable Battery Powered Stroboscope

EN61326:1997

Specifically: EN55022 Class B EN6100-4-2

EN6100-4-3 EN6100-4-4 EN6100-4-6

EN 61010 –1

Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for

Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use.

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

1.0 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................................... 1

2.0 OVERVIEW ................................................................................................ 2

2.1 Display Panel .................................................................................... 3

3.0 PREPARATION FOR USE ........................................................................... 3

3.1 Power ................................................................................................ 3

3.2 Input / Output Connections ................................................................ 3

4.0 OPERATION................................................................................................ 4

4.1 Internal Mode - Standard Strobe Operation ......................................... 4

4.2 External Input Mode........................................................................... 5

4.3 Tach Mode (No Flash) - External Input Required ................................ 5

5.0 USING THE STROBOSCOPE TO MEASURE RPM .................................... 6

6.0 LAMP REPLACEMENT ............................................................................... 7

7.0 BATTERY PACK.......................................................................................... 8

7.1 Low Battery Indication........................................................................ 9

7.2 Charging the Battery Pack .................................................................9

7.3 Battery Disposal ................................................................................ 9

8.0 OPTIONS AND ACCESSORIES ................................................................ 10

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