Check-line DT-735 User manual

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DT-735 Battery Powered Digital Stroboscope
Operation Manual
Don’t look directly into the light Source. This may result in eye injury.
Don’t use or store in the following environments: Direct sunlight, con-
densation, dust or caustic.
Do not alter, or modify. Such action may cause damage and void war-
ranty.
Operate with 0-35°C (32-95°F), 35-85% RH. Use outside of this range
may alter the unit’s performance.
SPECIFICATIONS
Flashing Range: 60-12,000 fpm (flashes per minute)
Accuracy: ±0.01% F.S.
Resolution: 0.1 from 60-6,000; 1 from 6,001-12,000
Display: 5 digits 0.4” (10 mm) height
Flashtube Power/Life: Xenon ≤ 45W / 50,000,000
Flash Duration: 10-30 μs automatically adjusts with flash rate
External Trigger Input: 5 V dc ~ 12 Vdc pulse signal input (high
level trigger) from sensor
Sensor Power Supply: 12 V dc up to 50 mA
Lux Rating: 8” (20 cm) Distance = 1550 lx @ 1500 fpm, 2350 lx
@ 6000 fpm with 15.5” (400 mm) irradiation diameter.
20” (50 cm) Distance = 650 lx @ 1500 fpm , 580 lx @ 6000 fpm
with 23.5” (600 mm) irradiation diameter
Battery: Ni-MH
Battery Life: 1.5 to 2 hours depending on settings
Time to Charge Battery: 5 hours to full charge
Power Requirement: 100-240 VAC 50/60 Hz
Operating temperature: 32° – 104°F (0 – 40°C)
Dimensions: 9.8 x 4.7 x 4.7” (250 x 120 x 120 mm)
Product Weight: 2.75 lb (1.25 kg)
Package Weight: 4.1 lb (1.86 kg)
Warranty: 1 Year
Certification: CE
Included Accessories: Upper and Lower Handle, AC converter
charger with cable, 3 pin female M16 threaded connector
The DT-735 is a portable, highly stable, industrial-quality strobo-
scope for non-contact inspection and observation of moving parts
by providing the user the illusion of stopped or slowed down equip-
ment movement.
Constructed with a rugged, metal enclosure, the DT-735’s with-
stand harsh industrial usage. The internal rechargeable battery
and included top and bottom handles aid in portability and usage
flexibility. The control adjustment settings allow the flash rate to be
readily altered by the user to visually inspect rotating or reciprocat-
ing machinery such as gear teeth, rotors, shafts, rewinders, printing
presses, etc. all without stopping production. These features make
the DT-735 ideal for quality inspection and preventive maintenance
of automated motion equipment.
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FEATURES & FUNCTIONS
Display
FPM Flash speed indication in flashes per minute
HZ Flash speed indication in Hz
INT Operation in internal user settings mode
EXT Operation in external sensor input settings mode
Function Keys
SIG Signal selection. Press this key to switch between
internal and external signal operation
MODE Switches between Hz and FPM
+ Increases the frequency (internal trigger mode only)
- Deceases the frequency (internal trigger mode only)
×2 Multiplies the flash rate/frequency by a factor of 2
(internal trigger mode only)
÷2 Divides the flash rate/frequency by a factor of 2
(internal trigger mode only)
DC IN Adapter/Changer Plugin
EXT External trigger Input
ON Switch on button
Note:
-Units have a 5 minute automatic shut-off. When the internal timer
has expired, the strobe will stop flashing. To restart the strobe,
press SIG and the cycle will repeat.
- If the product is not used for extended periods, in order to avoid
battery performance degradation, charge the battery one time per
month.
- The stroboscope may operate while powered by the external
power supply.
- If the battery loses too much power, the displayed digits will
appear to fade. Please charge the battery. When charging, the
charging indicator will light up. When the battery is fully charged,
the light goes off.
-In the charging process, if the charging indicator blinks, it indi-
cates the battery was completely depleted. Charge the battery
for the full 5 hours.
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OPERATION
The Use of Internal Trigger
Turn the power on. The system enters the internal trigger mode.
Turn the encoder knob, or press the “+” “-” keys to adjust the
strobe frequency or flash speed so that detected the object ap-
pears stationary. Use “× 2” “÷ 2” keys to make large changes to
the flash frequency.
To measure true revolutions per minute (RPM) by Marking:
1. “Mark” the object to be measured by either visually noting an
inherent distinguishing characteristic (such as a label, scratch,
etc.) or physically marking the object with a small piece of tape,
pencil mark, etc. If the object has a uniform shape, such as multi
blade fan or the shaft of a motor, you should give it an identifying
mark with reflective tape or paint to distinguish its direction.
2. Turn power switch on.
3. Set flash rate to the highest value and adjust downward.
4. The true RPM can be noted once the action appears frozen and
the first single image of the “mark” appears (see chart below and
accompanying diagram for further explanation).
5. To verify RPM reading, press “÷2”; a single image should ap-
pear again.
To measure true revolutions per minute (RPM) without Marking:
This example explains that if the object has a suitable, unique
shape, then the actual speed of the object may not need to be
determined by marking the object.
In this example, the rotation is below 7000 rpm, the following har-
monic image appears:

Harmonic images at 6000 and 4000 rpm are not a single still im-
age, but double and quadruple. Single image appears at 3000
and 1500 rpm. 1500 is half of 3000 and the same single image
appears, therefore, the actual speed of the object is 3000 rpm.
The Use of External Trigger
When in EXT mode: In this mode, the flash trigger signal frequen-
cy or flash rate speed is automatically adjusted according to an
external sensor’s input signal.
Wiring of the external sensor is as follows:
1: +12 V dc up to 50 mA
2: Ground
3: Trigger signal 5 - 12 V dc
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Actual Speed
RPM
Strobe
Frequency
FPM
Multiple Number of
Still Images
3000 12,000 4 4
3000 9,000 3 3
3000 6,000 2 2
3000 3,000 1 1
3000 1,500 1/2 1
3000 1,000 1/3 1
Issue Troubleshooting Methods
Unit does not work
and no display
Check the power supply is proper
Power Switch is functioning
Whether internal fuse is burn out,
check and replace
Unit does not work
but displays properly
Silicon controlled rectifier / optical
coupler (IRF840/521-1) need
replacement
Strobe flashtube needs to be replaced
Check if unit is in external trigger mode
Does not flash under
external trigger mode
Check if the trigger sensors are
working properly
Flashes intermittently
Flashtube needs to be replaced
Flash but the flash
is darker or dimmer
than typical

DIMENSIONS (mm)
120
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