Amprobe TACH-10 User manual

TACH-10
Contact / Non-Contact
Tachometer
Users Manual
Bedienungsanleitung

TACH-10
Contact / Non-Contact
Tachometer
Users Manual
May 2010, Rev.1
©2010 Amprobe Test Tools.
All rights reserved. Printed in China
English


Your Amprobe product will be free from defects in material
and workmanship for 1 year from the date of purchase. This
warranty does not cover fuses, disposable batteries or damage
from accident, neglect, misuse, alteration, contamination, or
abnormal conditions of operation or handling. Resellers are not
authorized to extend any other warranty on Amprobe’s behalf.
To obtain service during the warranty period, return the product
with proof of purchase to an authorized Amprobe Test Tools
Service Center or to an Amprobe dealer or distributor. See Repair
Section for details. THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR ONLY REMEDY.
ALL OTHER WARRANTIES - WHETHER EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR
STAUTORY - INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF FITNESS FOR
A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR MERCHANTABILITY, ARE HEREBY
DISCLAIMED. MANUFACTURER SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY
SPECIAL, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES
OR LOSSES, ARISING FROM ANY CAUSE OR THEORY. Since some
states or countries do not allow the exclusion or limitation of an
implied warranty or of incidental or consequential damages, this
limitation of liability may not apply to you.
Repair
All test tools returned for warranty or non-warranty repair or
for calibration should be accompanied by the following: your
name, company’s name, address, telephone number, and proof of
purchase. Additionally, please include a brief description of the
problem or the service requested and include the test leads with
the meter. Non-warranty repair or replacement charges should be
remitted in the form of a check, a money order, credit card with
expiration date, or a purchase order made payable to Amprobe®
Test Tools.

Please read the warranty statement and check your battery before
requesting repair. During the warranty period any defective test
tool can be returned to your Amprobe® Test Tools distributor
for an exchange for the same or like product. Please check the
“Where to Buy” section on www.amprobe.com for a list of
distributors near you. Additionally, in the United States and
Canada In-Warranty repair and replacement units can also be sent
to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center (see below for address).


Non-warranty repairs in the United States and Canada should be
sent to a Amprobe® Test Tools Service Center. Call Amprobe® Test
Tools or inquire at your point of purchase for current repair and
replacement rates.
In USA In Canada
Amprobe Test Tools Amprobe Test Tools
Everett, WA 98203 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9
Tel: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]

European non-warranty units can be replaced by your Amprobe®
Test Tools distributor for a nominal charge. Please check the
“Where to Buy” section on www.amprobe.com for a list of
distributors near you.
Amprobe® Test Tools Europe
In den Engematten 14
79286 Glottertal, Germany
tel: [phone] - 0
*(Correspondence only – no repair or replacement available from
this address. European customers please contact your distributor.)



tip













Tach-10 Contact / Non-Contact Tachometer
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





• To turn on the meter
• Push and hold for more than 3 seconds to turn off the
meter.
• In normal mode, push to freeze the readings.

• Activated only while in “Contact” rotation measure
mode.
• In normal contact measure mode, push to display
different unit in turns: RPM, M/Min, Ft/Min, Yd/Min.

• To turn on the meter
• Push more than 3 seconds to turn off the meter.

UNIT
 
UNIT
• To disable the sleep mode, hold down POWER and
UNIT keys simultaneously to turn on the meter. First,
release POWER key, and it shows " n" on the LCD .
Then release UNIT key and it enters measuring mode in
non-sleep status.
UNIT
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Tach-10 Contact/Non-Contact Tachometer

..........................................................................2
 ..............................................2
......................................................................3
Features ........................................................................3
.......................................................................3
Auto Power Off ...........................................................6
 ................................................................6
 ................................................7
Battery Replacement ..................................................8
 ..............................................................8

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
Caution! Refer to the explanation in this Manual
Conforms to relevant Australian standards
Complies with European Directives
Do not dispose of this clamp meter as unsorted
municipal waste. Contact a qualified recycler for
disposal.

WARNING and PRECAUTIONS
• The meter is accurate at low and mid-range air
speeds. Consistent use at very high speeds.,
ie, From the window of a fast-moving car will
damage the impeller’s bearing and cause in-
accuracy
• When you program the meter and then restart
the meter, it will default to the last mode and unit
used.
• You can remove the transparent protection lm of
the LCD if you feel the display is blurred.

Your shipping carton should include:
1 TACH-10 meter
1 9V battery
1 Cone & funnel contact tips
1 Reflective tape
If any of the items are damaged or missing, return
the complete package to the place of purchase for an
exchange.

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
Congratulations on your purchase of TACH-10 Contact /
Non-Contact Tachometer. A convenient instrument to
measure rotation or surface speed via contact or
non-contact method.

• Compact and handy size design
• 2 in 1 Contact and Non-contact measurement
• Three easy steps to switch measurement mode
• Two ways to power on/off
• Clear display with 4 selectable units for contact
mode
• Auto power off
• Sleep mode can be disabled
• Low battery indicator

1. Switch the measurement mode to contact or
non-contact per demanding.
2. To take contact measurement, select the suitable
contact tip (Convex or Concave) and mount it on
the adaptor (Fig.1).
Fig 1.

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• Push either POWER key to turn on the meter.
• Fit the tip into the rotating object and the
readings are displayed on the LCD.
• For rotating wheels or belts with flat surface, let
the O-ring on the meter make contact with the
surface.
• Push HOLD/POWER key briefly to hold the last
reading on the display.
• Push UNIT button to switch from rotation
speed(RPM) to surface speed M/Min or Ft/Min or
Yd/Min.
3. Push POWER key for more than 3 seconds to turn
the meter off.
4. To take non-contact measurement, follow the
following steps:
 Unscrew the junction.

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Remove the contact part.
Attach the reflective tape to the surface of
the rotating object.
Push and hold the MODE SWITCH key to set
the meter to RPM.
(RPM only )
Hold the meter and point it toward the
rotating object targeting the reflective tape. Keep
the targeting distance within 5 to 30 cm (2 to 13
inch).
NB> Readings in M/Min, Ft/Min, Yd/Min are not
available in non-contact mode

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
The meter turns OFF automatically after 20 minutes of
inactivity. To disable the sleep mode, hold down POWER
and UNIT keys simultaneously to turn on the meter. First,
release POWER key, and it shows " n " on the LCD (Fig. 3).
Then release UNIT key and it enters measuring mode in
non-sleep status.


 10.0~99999RPM
 10.0~19999RPM
 1.0000~9999.9M/Min
3.0000~30000Ft/Min
1.0000~10000Yd/Min

 0.001/0.01/0.1/1
 0.0001/0.001/0.01/0.1
 0.0001/0.001/0.01/0.1
 0.0001/0.001/0.01/0.1

 +/-(0.1% of rdg.+2 digit)
 0 to 50oC (32˚ to 122˚F)
 Humidity < 80%
 -10 to 50oC (14˚ to 122˚F)
 Humidity < 90%
 165(L)x51(W)x32(H)mm
(6.5 x 2 x 1.26 IN)
Fig 3.

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 ~90g (0.2 lb)
 9V battery
 15(H)x33(W)mm (0.6 x 1.3 IN)
 5uA(Idle), 18mA(measurement)
 4.0Mhz Quartz Crystal
 1 second (>60RPM), 
>1 second (10~60RPM)
 5~30cm / 2~13 IN (non-contact)
-  Conforms to EN61326-1.
This product complies with requirements of the
following European Community Directives: 89/ 336/
EEC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) and 73/ 23/ EEC
(Low Voltage) as amended by 93/ 68/ EEC (CE Marking).
However, electrical noise or intense electromagnetic
fields in the vicinity of the equipment may disturb the
measurement circuit. Measuring instruments will also
respond to unwanted signals that may be present within
the measurement circuit. Users should exercise care
and take appropriate precautions to avoid misleading
results when making measurements in the presence of
electronic interference.

Make sure the electrode is clean! Between
measurements, rinse the electrode with deionised water.
If the eletrode has been exposed to a solvent immiscible
with water, clean it with a solvent miscible with water
e.g. ethanol or acetone and rinse carefully with water.
Store the electrode carefully! Before storing, rinse it
carefully in deionized water and store .
Do not contact measure rotating speed exceeds the
measuring ranges. It may cause physical injury or meter
damage.

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
Replace your battery when low battery icon appears on
LCD. To replace the battery:
1. Open the battery compartment cover
2. Remove the old battery and replace it with a new
9V battery
3. Close the battery compartment cover


a) Make sure the time of pressing power key is > 0.2
second.
b) Check the battery is in place with good contact &
correct polarity.
c) Replace battery or move away the battery for one
minute and re-install.

a) Replace a new battery.
b) Disable the auto power off function before power
on for long time using.

TACH-10
Berührungsbasiertes
/ berührungsloses
Tachometer
Bedienungsanleitung
Mai 2010, Rev. 1
© 2010 Amprobe Test Tools.
Alle Rechte vorbehalten. In China gedruckt.
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
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zur Reparatur auch an das Amprobe® Test Tools-Servicecenter
(Anschrift weiter unten) eingesandt werden.
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Kanada
Außerhalb der Garantiezeit sollten Geräte in den USA und in
Kanada zur Reparatur an ein Amprobe® Test Tools-Servicecenter
gesandt werden. Informationen zu aktuellen Reparatur- und
Austauschgebühren erhalten Sie von Ihrem Händler oder
telefonisch von Amprobe® Test Tools.
In den USAIn Kanada
Amprobe Test Tools Amprobe Test Tools
Everett, WA 98203 Mississauga, ON L4Z 1X9
Tel.: [phone] Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone] Fax: [phone]
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In Europa können Geräte außerhalb der Garantiezeit gegen eine
geringe Gebühr von Ihrem Amprobe® Test Tools-Distributor
ausgetauscht werden. Eine Liste mit Distributoren in Ihrer Nähe
finden Sie im Bezugsquellen-Bereich bei www.amprobe.com.
Amprobe® Test Tools Europe
In den Engematten 14
79286 Glottertal, Deutschland
Tel.: [phone] - 0
* (Nur Korrespondenz – weder Reparatur noch Austausch über
diese Adresse. Europäische Kunden wenden sich bitte an ihren
Distributor.)

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für lineare Oberfläche
4). Berührungsbasierter Adapter
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8). Batteriefachabdeckung
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Tach-10 – berührungsbasiertes /
berührungsloses Tachometer
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