PCE Instruments PCE-AT 5 Users guide

PCE Americas Inc.
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Jupiter
FL-33458
USA
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PCE Instruments UK Ltd.

Units 12/13

Southpoint Business Park

Ensign way

Southampton

Hampshire

United Kingdom, SO31 4RF

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Manual

Rotation Meter PCE-AT 5

Version 2.1

Date of creation: 28/11/2014

Date of last change: 02.06.2016

Manual

Table of contents

1 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 3

2 Safety information ................................................................................................... 3

3 Specifications ................................ .......................................................................... 4

3.1 General ................................................................................................................................. 4

3.2 Measuring ranges .................................................................................................................. 4

4 Device description .................................................................................................. 4

4.1 Buttons .................................................................................................................................. 4

4.2 LCD display ........................................................................................................................... 4

5 Instructions .............................................................................................................. 4

6 Contact ..................................................................................................................... 5

6.1 PCE Instruments UK .............................................................................................................. 5

6.2 PCE Americas ....................................................................................................................... 5

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1 Introduction

Thank you for purchasing a rotation meter PCE-AT5 from PCE Instruments.
The PCE-AT 5 rotation meter is a portable and hand-held device to measure the rotation speed in
combustion engines with electric ignition. The large digital display shows the settings (strokes / cylinders)
as well as the number of revolutions quickly and clearly. By means of the inductive clip which must be put
on the plug lead, revolutions can be tested in few seconds. Due to its compact size, the PCE-AT 5 digital
rotation meter is a very flexible tool which can be used not only in workshops. This meter can be used for
two stroke engines with a single cylinder (motorbike, etc.) as well as for four-stroke engines with eight
cylinders. This rotation meter can be used by professional mechanics and also by non-professionals as it
is very easy to use. Users can choose between a display backlight or an integrated torch when working
under poor lighting conditions.

2 Safety information

Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The device
may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel. There is no
warranty of damages or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual.

- To avoid injuries and damage, make sure that the test lead does not touch the engine.

- Never touch the engine as there is the risk of burning.

- When not using the device for a long period of time, remove the batteries from the meter.

- The device may only be used in approved temperature range.

- The case must only be opened by qualified personnel of PCE Instruments.

- The instrument should never be placed with the user interface facing an object (e.g. keyboard side on a
table).

- You must not make any technical changes to the device.

- The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth / use only pH-neutral cleaner.

This manual is published by PCE Instruments without any guarantee.
We expressly refer to our general guarantee terms, they can be found in our general terms of business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments.

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3 Specifications

Display

6 digit LC display

Accuracy

± 10 RPM

Measurement interval

0.5 sec.

Method of measurement

counting pulses

Accessories

test lead

Operating temperature

0 °C … 50 °C

Dimensions

160 x 58 x 39 mm

Weight

151 g

Engine to be measured

Measurable RPM range
Stroke

Cylinder

2

1

100 … 20000
4 2 4 3 100 … 13000

2

2

100 … 10000
4 4 4 6 100 … 6500

4 1 100 … 20000

4 5 100 … 7000

2

4

100 … 4800
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3.2 Measuring ranges

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4 Device description

4.1 Buttons

RST: On/Off and Reset button
SRT#CYL: Selection of the type of engine and the number of cylinders
BACKLIGHT: Push this button to either switch on the display backlight or the integrated torch.

4.2 LCD display

STR: Selection of the motor strokes
CYL: Selection of the number of cylinders
RPM: current engine speed

5 Instructions

1. To make a measurement, first open the bonnet and remove the engine cover if necessary to get
access to the individual plug leads and to the main plug lead.

2. Connect the test lead to the main plug lead of the engine and connect the other end to the meter.

3. Push the RST button to switch on the device.

4. Push the STR#CYL button to select the number of cylinders and the engine strokes.

5. The meter now determines the revolutions per minute by means of the
Ignition pulses that o through the main plug lead.

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6 Contact

If you have any questions about our range of products or measuring instruments please contact PCE
Instruments.

6.1 PCE Instruments UK
By post:

PCE Instruments UK Ltd.
Units 12/13 Southpoint Business Park
Ensign Way, Southampton
Hampshire

United Kingdom, SO31 4RF
By phone:

Support: 02380 987 035
Sales: 02380 987 030

6.2 PCE Americas
By post:

PCE Americas Inc.
711 Commerce Way
Suite 8
Jupiter
33458 FL
USA

By phone:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

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