Monarch Instrument Vibration Strobe User Manual

MONARCH INSTRUMENT

Instruction Manual

Printed in the U.S.A. © Monarch Instrument 2002 all rights reserved

1071-4800-121

Vibration Strobe

15 Columbia Drive
Amherst, NH 03031-2334 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. 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. The ventilation holes must remain unrestricted (well exposed) when
the unit is in operation to allow heat to escape.

7. 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.

8. Do not allow cables extending from unit to come into contact with
rotating machinery, as serious damage to the equipment, or severe
personal injury or death may occur as a result.

9. Do not direct strobe flash toward certain data collectors, as it may
temporarily interrupt data collector operation, and could result in loss
of stored data.

10. This instrument may not be safe for use in certain hazardous
environments, and serious personal injury or death could occur as a
result of improper use. Please refer to your facility’s safety program
for proper precautions.

11. Do not attempt to operate the unit while charging. To do so may
cause permanent damage to the charger and the strobe light.

PRODUCT WARRANTY POLICY

SELLER warrants the Vibration Strobe to be free from defects in workmanship on all parts
except as noted below, for a period not to exceed 12 months from date of shipment to
BUYER. The warranty period for battery defects and flash tube defects shall be 6 months
from date of shipment to BUYER. SELLER’s entire liability and BUYER’s sole and exclusive
remedy resulting from any defect in workmanship or material in the hardware product covered
by this limited warranty shall be limited to and fully discharged by the SELLER’s option of
replacement or repair of such item without charge. The limited warranty provided in this
clause is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, arising by law or otherwise.
ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE ARE EXCLUDED. This limited warranty shall not be modified except by an
arrangement signed by both parties specifically referencing this clause.

Product failure or damage caused by misuse or abnormal operating conditions are not
covered by this warranty. If the malfunction, or a portion thereof, is determined by SELLER
to have been caused by misuse or abnormal conditions of operation, or otherwise is not a
warranty item, an estimate of cost to repair will be submitted to the BUYER for approval
before any such repairs are performed.

NO OTHER WARRANTY IS HEREBY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. IN NO EVENT SHALL
SELLER BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL,
OR PUNITIVE LOSSES OR DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOSSES
OR DAMAGES FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR LOST DATA) AS THE RESULT OF ANY
BREACH OR DEFAULT BY SELLER WITH RESPECT TO THE HARDWARE OR
SOFTWARE, EVEN IF SELLER HAS BEEN ADVISED OR MADE AWARE OF THE
POSSIBILITY OF ANY SUCH LOSSES OR DAMAGES AND REGARDLESS OF WHETHER
THE CLAIM IS BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHER THEORY
OF LIABILITY.

Liability under this warranty is limited to servicing and adjusting the instrument returned to
Monarch Instrument factory, with transportation charges prepaid by the BUYER. THE USER
SHOULD NOT UNDERTAKE ANY STROBE REPAIRS. OPENING THE CASING WILL
CAUSE THE WARRANTY TO BE NULL AND VOID.

If a malfunction develops, notify the Customer Support Department of Monarch Instrument,
or its representative in your area, giving details of the problem, and the name, model and
serial number of the unit. Upon receipt of this information, service data or shipping instructions
will be provided. Please do not ship product prior to contacting Monarch Instrument, or its
local representative, for a Return Material Authorization (RMA) Number, to insure
proper handling.

12. This product contains sealed lead acid batteries which must be
disposed of in accordance with Federal, State, & 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. Contact distributor for appropriate product
return procedures.

13. 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

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................... 1

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: Vibration Stroboscope
Model: VB 115/230

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

EMC: EN50082-2:1995

EN55011:1991 Group 1, Class A
EN61000-4-2
ENV50140
EN61000-4-4
ENV50142
ENV50141

and therefore conforms with the requirements of Council Directive
89/336/EEC relating to electromagnetic compatibility. Retlif Testing
Laboratories performed the testing of this product. (Report No R-2700N).

27th March 1996

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

PREPARATION FOR USE ........................................................................ 2

OPERATION ............................................................................................. 3

MEASURING RPM WITH THE Vibration Strobe ....................................... 4

BALANCING AND PHASE MEASUREMENT ........................................... 4

PHASE ANALYSIS ................................................................................... 6

MOTION STUDIES ................................................................................... 7

POWER REQUIREMENTS AND BATTERY CHARGING ........................ 8

LAMP REPLACEMENT ............................................................................. 8

REPAIR/SERVICE/PARTS ..................................................................... 10

SPECIFICATIONS

Flash Rate Range: 100-12,000 FPM (Flashes Per Minute)

Locking Range: Wide Mode: 600 to 10,000 RPM

Narrow Mode: 200 to 8,000 RPM

Accuracy: ± 1 FPM (RPM)

Resolution: 1 FPM

Display: 5-Digit Liquid Crystal Display, Low Battery Indication

Input: Connector: 3.5 mm Stereo Plug

2.5 to 12 volt pulse in External (EXT) mode
100mV/g accelerometer in Tracking (LOCK/TRACK) mode,
externally powered

Output: Connector: 3.5 mm Mono Plug

Approx 6 Volt positive pulse

Power: 6.0 Vdc, Internal Rechargeable Sealed Lead Acid Battery

Charger: 115 Vac (Optional 230 Vac)

Operating Time: In excess of 60 minutes at 1800 FPM (on full charge)

Flash Duration: 30 microseconds

Flash Tube (Lamp) Life: 100 million flashes

Operating Temperature: 0-40° C (May be operated for short time periods, slightly beyond stated

temperature range.)

Weight: 2.5 lbs.