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TIF785
Photo Tachometer
Owner’s Manual
99 Washington Street
Melrose, MA 02176
Phone 781-665-1400
Toll Free 1-800-517-8431
Visit us at www.TestEquipmentDepot.com
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION: This is a Class 2 laser product. To
prevent personal injury from radiation exposure
when using the TIF785,
Do not look into the laser beam. Never point the
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laser beam at a person.
Usecarewhenpointingthelaserbeamatreective
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surfaces.
Do not attempt to open the tachometer. There are
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noserviceableparts.Onlyqualiedtechnicians
should service this tool.
Do not modify the tool or use extensions.
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Table of Contents
General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Parts & Controls
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Setup
Display Elements
Operating Instructions
Non-contact Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Contact Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Functions
Scan, Memory, and Recall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Measurement. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Maintenance
Warranty
Spanish manual
French manual
Safety Precautions
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General Description
The TIF785 Photo Tachometer is a battery operated, contact
or non-contact, RPM–measuring instrument.
Applications
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Gear boxes
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Engines and motors
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Pumps
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Compressors
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Centrifuges
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Couplings
Features:
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5-digit LCD readout
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Scan / hold function
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Laser sighting.
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Measurement of RPM (revolutions per minute);
REV (revolutions); surface speed; and length.
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Capable of non-contact RPM measurements to a distance
of 3 ft. (100 cm) from the target.
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Adapters included for contact measurements.
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Stores up to 40 data points: MAX, MIN, AVG, and DATA
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Auto shutdown.
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One-year warranty.
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Fans
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Shafts
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Grinders
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Pulleys
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Length Measurement
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Parts and Controls
1 Laser beam outlet—for non-contact RPM measurements
2 “M” Button—for data storage and recall
3 “U” Button—to set a unit of measurement mode
4 “MEAS” Button—turns ON unit and records measurements
5 Contact adapter
6 Wheel adapter
7 Cone adapter
8 Funnel adapter
9 Reectivetape
Also included :
9-Volt battery
Carrying case
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