MONARCH INSTRUMENT Nova-Pro UV365 User manual

Nova-Pro® Ultra Violet UV365, UV385
Stroboscope/Lamp/Tachometer
15 Columbia Drive • Amherst, NH 03031 USA
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]om
Website: www.monarchinstrument.com
Instruction Manual

Safeguards and Precautions
1. Read and follow all instrucons in this manual carefully, and retain this
manual for future reference.
2. Do not use this instrument in any manner inconsistent with these oper-
ang instrucons or under any condions that exceed the environmental
specicaons stated.
3. CAUTION: UV emitted from this product. Eye or skin irritation
may result from exposure. Use appropriate shielding.
DO NOT STARE AT THE LIGHT SOURCE
4. Certain strobe frequencies can trigger epilepc seizures in those prone to
that type of aack.
5. 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 not touch the target.
6. There are no user serviceable parts in this instrument. Refer service to a
qualied technician.
7. This instrument may not be safe for use in certain hazardous environ-
ments, and serious personal injury or death could occur as a result of
improper use. Please refer to your facility’s safety program for proper
precauons.
8. Do not clean this instrument with alcohol or other cleaning solvents as these
may damage the LEDs.
9. Nova-Pro Baery Packs contain Lithium Ion baeries which must be
disposed of in accordance with Federal, State, & Local Regulaons. Do
not incinerate. Baeries should be shipped to a reclamaon facility for
recovery of the metal and plasc components as the proper method of
waste management. Contact distributor for product return procedures.
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. INTRODUCTION .........................................................1
2. USER INTERFACE ........................................................3
3. GETTING STARTED .....................................................5
3.1 Power ....................................................................... 5
3.1.1 Locked On Connuous Operaon ............................5
3.2 Input / Output Connecons....................................... 6
LASER MODULE
WARNING - This product emits a visible beam of laser
light. Avoid exposure to the laser radiaon. The use of
opcal viewing aids (binoculars, for example) may in-
crease the ocular hazard.
CAUTION - The laser beam should not be intenonally
aimed at people or animals.
CAUTION - Use of controls or adjustments or performing procedures other
than those specied herein may result in hazardous radiaon exposure.
In order to comply with EU Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Elec-
trical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE): This product may con-
tain material which could be hazardous to human health and the
environment. DO NOT DISPOSE of this product as unsorted munic-
ipal waste. This product needs to be RECYCLED in accordance with local
regulations, contact your local authorities for more information. This product
may be returnable to your distributor for recycling - contact the
distributor for details.
Monarch Instrument’s Limited Warranty applies. Warranty Registration and Extended
Warranty coverage available online. See www.monarchinstrument.com for details.
NOVA PRO® is a registered trademark of Monarch Instrument Inc.

4. MODES OF OPERATION ............................................. 7
4.1 STROBE Mode............................................................7
4.1.1 Joysck ................................................................... 7
4.1.2 Touch Keypad Entry ................................................ 8
4.1.3 Doubling or Halving the Flash Rate.......................... 8
4.1.4 External Input ......................................................... 9
4.2 LAMP Mode.............................................................10
4.3 LASER Mode ............................................................11
4.4 TACH (TACHometer) Mode ......................................12
5. MENU SETTINGS................................................. 13-14
5.1 Menu Overview .......................................................15
5.2 MODE Menu............................................................15
5.3 Brightness (BRITE) Menu..........................................16
5.3.1 Degrees................................................................. 16
5.3.2 Time...................................................................... 17
5.4 Miscellaneous (MISC) Menu.....................................17
5.4.1 DECPT (Decimal Point) Menu ................................ 17
5.4.2 UNITS Menu.......................................................... 18
5.4.3 INPUT Menu ......................................................... 19
5.4.4 OUTP (OUTPUT) Menu .......................................... 19
5.4.5 BKLIT (Backlight) ................................................... 20
5.5 Memory (MEMRY) Menu .........................................20
5.5.1 Save Memory........................................................ 20
5.5.2 Recall Memory...................................................... 21
5.6 JOG Menu................................................................21
5.6.1 NONE .................................................................... 22
5.6.2 PHASE ................................................................... 22
5.6.3 TIME ..................................................................... 22
5.7 DELAY Menu ........................................................... 22
5.7.1 NONE .................................................................... 23
5.7.2 PHASE.................................................................... 23
5.7.3 TIME...................................................................... 23
5.7.4 VRPM .................................................................... 23
6. STROBE BRIGHTNESS ...............................................24
6.1 Calculang Blur ....................................................... 24
6.2 Brightness in Degrees of Rotaon............................ 25
6.3 Brightness in Pulse Duraon.................................... 26
7. STROBE DELAY .........................................................26
7.1 Internal Phase Delay ............................................... 26
7.2 External / Laser Delay.............................................. 27
7.2.1 Phase Delay........................................................... 27
7.2.2 Time Delay ............................................................ 28
7.2.3 AUTO—Virtual RPM .............................................. 28
8. BATTERY PACK .........................................................29
8.1 Low Baery Funconality........................................ 30
8.2 Charging the Baery Pack........................................ 30
9. AC POWER OPTION ..................................................31
10. WALL POWER SUPPLIES ...........................................31
11. SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................32
11.1 Operang Environment ........................................... 33
11.2 Compliance ............................................................. 33
11.2.1 Baery Compliance ............................................... 33
11.2.2 EU Declaraon of Conformity ................................ 33
12. OPTIONS, ACCESSORIES and SENSORS .....................33

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Figure 1 Nova-Pro Features
1. INTRODUCTION
The Nova-Pro UV365/385 are portable hand-held UV LED Stroboscope/
Lamps used for inspecon and to stop moon of moving objects. They
emit UVA light at 365nm or 385nm respecvely. They come standard as
baery powered and have delay funcons which enable the user to delay
the ash by degrees or me and do virtual slow moon inspecon of
rotang and reciprocang objects. Both models have a dedicated Laser
Module which can be used to synchronize the strobe ash to a remote
target or used as a laser tachometer to determine the speed of rotang
objects (Tach Mode).
The features of the Nova-Pro are highlighted in Figure 1 and Table 1.
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Table 1 Nova-Pro Features
1,2 Bezel and Lens Bezel is removable to add or remove the
Laser Module. UV Emied from here!
3Laser Module Internal laser used to synch the ash to
an external marker on the object under
inspecon. Can also be used in Tachome-
ter Mode.
4Trigger Used to acvate the unit (when power is
on).
5Tripod Mount 1/4 -20 tripod mount for hands free
operaon .
6Power Source Baery Pack—Removable baery pack.
Recharged in the external baery
Charger Base
OR
AC Power—Plug in for connuous power.
7Input / Output
Jacks
Input jack for external trigger devices.
Output jack for pulse sync for other
strobes or data systems.
8User Interface
• Dedicated keypad with “joysck”
buon for adjusng ash rate.
• Backlit LCD (Liquid Crystal Display).
• Touch screen keypad for precise
ash rate value entry.
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2. USER INTERFACE
The Nova-Pro user interface consists of a large backlit display with touch
keypad, dedicated keys on the user interface panel and a trigger to
acvate the unit when the power is on. The user interface is described in
Figure 2 and Table 2.
Figure 2 Nova-Pro User Interface
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Table 2 Nova-Pro User Interface
16-digit display used to display ash rate and other numeric values.
2Lock icon—Acve when the device is locked on.
3On Target indicator—Acve when the input/laser is locked on to a target.
Also used to indicate current selecon in the menus.
4Laser icon—Indicates that the laser is armed (ashing) or on (solid).
5EXT icon—Acve when an external source is plugged into the unit.
6Baery icon—Acve when the baery is low.
7Touch Keypad—Numeric. Used to directly enter precise ash rates.
8TACH icon—Acve when Tachometer Mode is selected.
9x2, ÷2 and arrows—Used to double or halve the ash rate.
10 POWER buon—Turns the unit on and o. Also used as escape/back
buon in menus, and locks the strobe on when pushed with the trigger
engaged.
11 Joysck—Adjusts ash rate. Also used for menu navigaon.
12 Trigger—Used to acvate the unit when the power is on.
13 MENU buon—Allows access to the menus. Also used to conrm selecons.
14 Temperature icon—Acve when the system is over heated.
15 AUTO icon—Acve when unit is in virtual slow moon AUTO VRPM mode.
16 TIME icon—Acve when a TIME DELAY is selected.
17 PHASE icon—Acve when a PHASE DELAY is selected.
18 5-digit alphanumeric display used to display units and other statuses.
19 Engineering units used in menu for brightness and delay parameters.

3. GETTING STARTED
3.1 Power
The baery powered Nova-Pro has a removable Baery
Pack that should be charged before use (See Baery
Pack secon 8). The Baery Pack is keyed to ensure
correct inseron into the Nova-Pro and Baery
Charger. Make sure to remove the tape protecng the
baery terminals and charge the baery before use.
The AC powered Nova-Pro has an external power
adapter that must be plugged into an AC outlet
(115 Vac or 230 Vac) using the appropriate
connector. Interchangeable plugs allow for opera-
on in most countries (See secon 10).
With the power source (battery or AC) inserted into the Nova-Pro,
turn the unit on by pressing and holding the POWER button
until the display illuminates, then release the button. To operate the
unit, pull the trigger. The unit will remember the last mode used.
To turn the unit o press and hold the POWER buon unl
the display shows OFF and then release. The unit will automacally
power o aer 3 minutes.
3.1.1 Connuous Operaon
The unit can be locked in connuous operaon by pressing the
POWER buon while squeezing the trigger. Keep holding
the POWER buon as you release the trigger and the Lock icon
will show on the display. To remove the lock simply pull
the trigger.
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3.2 Input / Output Connecons
The Nova-Pro has input and output jacks on
the side that can be used for external
triggering or synchronizaon (daisy-
chaining two or more strobes). These jacks
accept 1/8” [3.5 mm] phone plugs (input-
stereo, output-mono). The input jack
provides a source of power (5Vdc @ 75mA) to power an external
sensor and will accept a signal from 3 to 12 volts. The output is TTL
compable (3V) and provides a pulse synchronized to the internal
generator (ash rate) or external input signal. Connecon details
are shown in Figures 3 and 4 below.
Out ()
In ()
Figure 3 Input Connector Detail (Stereo plug)
Figure 4 Output Connector Detail (Mono plug)
Common (GND)
Pulse Output
from Nova-Pro
Pulse Output
from Nova-Pro
Common (GND)
Common (GND)
+5V Out to
Sensor
Signal Input
Signal Input
+5V Out to Sensor
Common (GND)
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Press  or  to
change the digit that
blinks
Press  or  to
increase or decrease
the value of the
blinking digit. Hold
for auto increment or
decrement
4. MODES OF OPERATION
The Nova-Pro has four modes of operaon: STROBE, LAMP, LASER and
TACH (Tachometer). Each are described in the secons below:
4.1 STROBE Mode
In this mode the strobe generates the ash rate from an internal
generator set by the user. The strobe will not ash unl the trigger
is depressed. The strobe will output a pulse from the output jack at
the rate of the internal seng whether the trigger is pressed or not.
The user can set the ash rate using several methods.
4.1.1 Joysck
Pressing any buon on the joysck will cause a digit on the
display to start blinking—this is the digit that will be edited.
There is a rollover eect when the digit is changed—if
incremenng the units digit 99 will roll over to 100. If the user
does not increment or decrement a digit within 5 seconds the
edit mode will be cancelled.
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Use joysck or touch icons
on display to x2 or ÷2
Press the MENU buon
twice
Enter the desired ash rate
and press the  enter key
Press the MENU buon
4.1.2 Touch Keypad Entry
Press the MENU buon to display the numeric keypad.
The ash rate will default to 0 and show the units you are
entering. Note that this is a capacive touch sensive keypad
and will not respond if the user is wearing gloves.
4.1.3 Doubling or Halving the Flash Rate
Press the MENU buon twice to display the mes 2 and
divide by 2 icons. Press the POWER buon to exit this
mode.
To conrm that the strobe is ashing at the same rate that
the target is moving and that the RPM/RPS reading is
accurate, use the X2 buon unl you see a double or mulple
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image, then use the ÷2 buon unl you see a single image.
This will now be the correct speed (see Figure 5).
Figure 5 Object rotang at 3000 RPM,
using Flashes Per Minute (FPM) to determine speed
NOTE: If doubling or halving the ash rate causes the strobe
to exceed its range, the display ash rate will remain at the
current ash value.
4.1.4 External Input
Whenever an external source (sensor, signal generator or
another strobe) is plugged into the input jack ( poinng
towards jack) and the unit is in Strobe Mode, the signal from
the external source becomes the source of trigger for the ash.
The user cannot make any ash rate adjustments and the
display will show the rate of the external input.
External icon will show in display when there is an
external sensor plugged into the strobe
Acvang the trigger with a valid external input will cause the
strobe to ash. If the external input is an opcal sensor,
acvang the trigger will power the sensor. Aim the sensor at
the target. Once the strobe has detected the target via the
sensor on the rotang or reciprocang machine, the strobe will
Object rotating at 3,000 RPM, using Flashes Per Minute (FPM) to determine speed
One target
@ 1,500 FMP
EVERY OTHER ROTATION
( 2)
One target
@ 3,000 FMP
ONCE EVERY ROTATION
(0)
Two targets
@ 6,000 FMP
TWICE PER ROTATION
(X2)
Four targets
@ 12,000 FMP
FOUR TIMES PER ROTATION
(X2)(X2)
ash each me a signal is received allowing the user to virtually
“stop moon”. The speed read by the external sensor will be
displayed in the selected units. The strobe can be configured to
trigger on the posive or negave edge of the incoming pulse
(MENU-MISC).
On-Target icon will show in display when a valid external
signal is detected
4.2 LAMP Mode
For full me acvaon of the UV light source, the Nova-Pro UV365/
UV385 has a Lamp Mode that creates a bright, constant light for
inspecon. Be aware that this mode uses considerably more baery
power, and that you should never look directly into the light source.
The Nova-Pro has a temperature monitor for the LED lights, and will
dim the lights if they become overly heated during extended use. A
thermometer will appear on the display when this happens, and the
Nova-Pro may go into shut-down mode if the LEDs get too hot.
Figure 6 Strobe with External Sensor
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Monarch oers various types of external
sensors that are compable with the
Nova-Pro including opcal, laser, magnec,
inducve, etc. ROS-P shown.

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4.3 LASER Mode
The Laser Mode is only available when the Laser Module is installed.
This mode uses the LASER to trigger the strobe ash and is similar to
the External Input Mode.
Laser icon will blink when Laser Mode is enabled and be on
solid when trigger is pulled and laser is on.
By pulling the trigger and aiming the laser at a reecve target on
the rotang or reciprocang machine, the strobe will ash each me
a reecon is received allowing the user to virtually “stop moon”.
On-Target icon will show in display when target is detected by laser
The flash rate (speed) will be displayed in the selected units.
Figure 7 Using the Laser Module
3600
RPM
TACH
CAUTION:
• AVOID EXPOSURE—LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM
THIS APERTURE
• AVOID DIRECT EXPOSURE TO BEAM
• DO NOT STARE DIRECTLY AT THE LASER SOURCE
• NEVER VIEW THROUGH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
4.4 TACH (Tachometer) Mode
The TACH (Tachometer) Mode requires the Laser Module to be
installed OR an external input (sensor) be plugged in. This mode
uses the Laser or External signal to measure rotaonal speed.
Tachometer icon will show in display when the Nova-Pro
is in TACH Mode.
Unit will NOT FLASH in Tachometer Mode.
Laser icon will blink when Laser Mode is enabled and be on
solid when trigger is pulled and laser is on.
External icon will show in display when there is an external
sensor plugged into the Nova-Pro.
Pull the trigger and aim the laser (or external sensor)
at a reecve target. The speed will be displayed in the
selected units.
On-Target icon will show in display when target is detected.
The TACH can be configured to trigger on the positive or negative edge of
the incoming pulse from the external input (MENU-MISC).
Refer to Figure 7 Using the Laser Module and associated warnings.
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3600
RPM
TACH

5. MENUS
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POWER MENU
NAVIGATE
• UP ARROW () will reverse direcon through menu
• MENU buon at any menu item will enter that
item sub-menu.
• POWER buon will exit the current menu item
The menu that shows is dependent on the current operang mode
of the unit and whether the Laser Module is installed.
TACHometer
MODE
SEtUP MODE
STROBE
MODE
ON
MODE
LASER
MODE
Push the POWER button to turn on.
Push MENU button one to three times until SETUP/MODE appears on screen, then MENU again to enter various MODES.
Use the up/down arrows to toggle between various TACH,STROBE,ON, and LASER modes.
SEtUP MODE
SEtUP MODE
MISC
JOG*
KEYPADinput #
RPM
RPM
X2 / ≑2
ON LAMP RPM
NONE, PHASE, TIME
MEMRY Recall M1, 2, 3 ...10 (to SET)
(to SET)
(to SET)
(to SET)
(to SET) MISC DECPT none, 1, 2, 3
Power button 2X to TACH, RPM
Power button 2X to STROBE, RPM
BRITE
input
number
input
number input number
input
number
DEGS, TIME
BKLIT ON, OFF
OUTP (to SET)
(to SET)
POS, nEG, SEr
UNITS RPM
DECPT
Save M1, 2, 3 ...10
DELAY** NONE, PHASE, TIME, VPRM
(to SET)
input
number input number input number
(to SET)
none, 1, 2, 3
RPS
FPM
FPS
*= Nova-Pro 500 and UVxxx Only
** = When using an external input
DOWN button
MENU button
POWER button
NAVIGATIONkeypad
DOWN button onkeypad
KEY
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TACHometer
MODE
SEtUP MODE
STROBE
MODE
ON
MODE
LASER
MODE
Push the POWER button to turn on.
Push MENU button one to three times until SETUP/MODE appears on screen, then MENU again to enter various MODES.
Use the up/down arrows to toggle between various TACH,STROBE,ON, and LASER modes.
SEtUP MODE
SEtUP MODE
MISC
JOG*
KEYPADinput #
RPM
RPM
X2 / ≑2
ON LAMP RPM
NONE, PHASE, TIME
MEMRY Recall M1, 2, 3 ...10 (to SET)
(to SET)
(to SET)
(to SET)
(to SET) MISC DECPT none, 1, 2, 3
Power button 2X to TACH, RPM
Power button 2X to STROBE, RPM
BRITE
input
number
input
number input number
input
number
DEGS, TIME
BKLIT ON, OFF
OUTP (to SET)
(to SET)
POS, nEG, SEr
UNITS RPM
DECPT
Save M1, 2, 3 ...10
DELAY** NONE, PHASE, TIME, VPRM
(to SET)
input
number input number input number
(to SET)
none, 1, 2, 3
RPS
FPM
FPS
*= Nova-Pro 500 and UVxxx Only
** = When using an external input
DOWN button
MENU button
POWER button
NAVIGATIONkeypad
DOWN button onkeypad
KEY

5.1 Menu Overview
To enter the menus, press the MENU buon once or three
mes depending on the current mode (see overview) unl the word
SEtUP appears on the top line of the display. To select the current
item shown on the lower line press the MENU buon again. Not all
items will be available in the menu; it depends on the operang
mode.
Once in the Setup menu:
Use the  and  arrows on the joysck to scroll through the
dierent available menu opons.
Press the MENU buon to enter menu opons and make
selecons.
Press the POWER buon to escape or back out of the menus.
On-Target icon will show which menu opon is selected.
The following secons describe the individual submenus.
5.2 MODE Menu
MODE choices are: StrobE, On (Lamp) tACH (Tachometer), or LASEr
(if Laser Module installed).
Press the MENU buon to enter the MODE menu. The top
line will show the mode and the On-Target indicator will
be on for the currently selected mode.
Use the  and  arrows on the joysck to select the desired
mode.
Press the MENU buon to select the desired mode. This will
change the mode and exit the menu.
Press the POWER buon to escape without changing the mode.
5.3 Brightness (BRITE) Menu
Refer to Secon 8 for details on Brightness and Flash Duraon before
using this feature.
The Brightness (BRITE) menu opon sets the ash duraon which aects
the brightness. Flash duraon can be adjusted in degrees of rotaon
(proporonal ash duraon—changes with ash rate) or me in
milliseconds (msec—xed ash duraon). The ash duraon will be set
by the last ash duraon value adjusted. If you adjusted degrees, the
strobe will have a ash duraon in degrees proporonal to the ash
rate. If the adjustment was in me, the strobe will have a xed duraon
irrespecve of the ash rate.
This is a live adjustment—if the trigger is depressed, the eect of
changing the brightness can be seen immediately.
5.3.1 Degrees
Press the MENU buon to enter the BRITE menu. The
current ash duraon will be shown in degrees.
Use the arrows on the joysck to adjust the ash duraon
in degrees - refer to secon 5.1.1. Degrees can be set
from 0.1° to 10°.
Press the MENU buon followed by the Power buon
to save the degree seng.
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5.4.3 INPUT Menu
This menu sets the pulse polarity of the external signal that will
trigger the strobe. The opons are nEG for negave edge or
POS for posive edge.
Press the MENU buon to enter the INPUT menu. The
current edge seng is shown on the top line with INPUT on the
lower line. The On-Target indicator will be on for the
currently selected value.
Use the arrows on the joysck to select the desired value.
Press the MENU buon followed by the Power
buon to save the value.
To exit without changing the polarity press the Power
buon.
5.4.4 OUTP (OUTPUT) Menu
This menu sets the pulse polarity of the output signal that will
trigger a device connected to the output jack. The opons are
nEG for negave edge or POS for posive edge.
Press the MENU buon to enter the OUTPUT menu. The
current edge seng is shown on the top line with OUTP on the
lower line. The On-Target indicator will be on for the
currently selected value.
Use the arrows on the joysck to select the desired value.
Press the MENU buon followed by the Power
buon to save the value.
To exit without changing the polarity press the Power
buon.
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5.4.5 BKLIT (Backlight) Menu
This menu opon turns the backlight of the display ON or OFF.
Press the MENU buon to enter the Backlight menu.
Use the arrows on the joysck to select the desired value.
The backlight will change in real me.
Press the MENU buon followed by the Power
buon to save the value.
To exit without changing press the Power buon .
5.5 Memory (MEMRY) Menu
The Memory (MEMRY) menu is used to store (save) or recall up to
10 dierent strobe sengs. The sengs that are saved and recalled
are the ash rate and the brightness. All other sengs on the unit
remain the same.
Press the MENU button to enter the MEMRY menu.
Use the right arrow  on the joysck to toggle between SM (Save
Memory) or RM (Recall Memory).
5.5.1 Save Memory
To STORE the current strobe seng into a memory locaon:
Once in the Memory (MEMRY) menu, press the  arrow
on the joysck to enter the Save Mode indicated by SM
on the display. Use the  and  arrows on the joysck
to select one of the memory locaons in which to save
the sengs—SM1, SM2...SM10.
Press the MENU buon followed by the Power buon
to save the current strobe seng into the displayed
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5.3.2 Time
To set the ash duraon in me instead of degrees, press the
MENU buon again (skip the DEG menu).
Use the arrows on the joysck to adjust to the me value.
Time can be set from 0.001 mSec to 1.000 mSec.
Press the MENU buon followed by the Power buon
to save the me seng.
5.4 Miscellaneous (MISC) Menu
This menu item contains seldom used opons. The miscellaneous
items are: DECPT (Decimal Point), UNITS, INPUT, OUTP (Output) and
BKLIT (Backlight).
Press the MENU button to enter the MISC menu.
Use the  and  arrows on the joysck to scroll through the
miscellaneous opons.
Press the MENU buon to select the desired opon.
Press the POWER buon to exit/escape.
5.4.1 DECPT (Decimal Point) Menu
The Decimal Point menu adjusts the resolution of the Flash/Tach
rate displayed. Up to three places after the decimal point can
be shown. The number of decimal places is limited by the
6-digits available and the unit will auto range to show the
maximum number of digits after the decimal point selected by
the user. The choices are NONE, 1, 2, 3. A value of 600 will be
displayed as 600, 600.0, 600.00, 600.000 depending on the
seng.
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Press the MENU buon to enter the DECPT menu.
The current value is shown on the top line with DECPT on the
lower line. The On-Target indicator will be on for the
currently selected value.
Use the arrows on the joysck to select the desired value.
Press the MENU buon followed by the Power buon
to save the decimal point seng.
To exit without seng the decimal point press the Power
buon.
5.4.2 UNITS Menu
This menu opon selects the Engineering Units used to display
the ash rate or speed. The choices are:
FPM - Flashes per Minute (Not available in TACH Mode)
FPS - Flashes per Second (same as Hz, not available in TACH Mode)
RPM- Revoluons per Minute
RPS - Revoluons per Second (same as Hz)
Press the MENU buon to enter the UNITS menu. Unit
is shown on the top line with the current engineering unit on
the lower line. The On-Target indicator will be on for the
currently selected value.
Use the arrows on the joysck to select the desired value.
Press the MENU buon followed by the Power
buon to save the value.
To exit without seng the units press the Power buon.
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locaon. The current ash rate will then be shown in that
locaon.
To exit without saving a value press the POWER buon .
5.5.2 Recall Memory
To RECALL a saved strobe seng:
Once in the Memory (MEMRY) menu, make sure the you
are in the Recall Mode as indicated by RM on the display.
Use the  and  arrows on the joysck to select one of
the memory locaons from which to load the sengs—
RM1, RM2...RM10.
Press the MENU buon followed by the Power
buon to recall the seng from the selected locaon.
To exit without recalling a memory locaon press the
Power buon .
5.6 JOG Menu
This menu opon is only valid in the STROBE Mode with NO Exter-
nal Input. Refer to Secon 7 for details on DELAY before using this
menu item. All delays are relave to the current ash rate.
Press the MENU buon to enter the JOG menu. The current
seng will be shown and the On-Target indicator will be on
for the currently selected value.
Use the arrows on the joysck to select the desired Jog method.
The opons are: NONE, PHASE, and TIME.
Press the MENU buon to select a Jog method. This will
enter the sub-menu for PHASE or TIME.
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5.6.1 NONE
To cancel the JOG mode, press the MENU buon
when NONE is displayed.
5.6.2 PHASE
To Jog by PHASE, press the MENU buon when PHASE is
displayed.
The phase value will be shown in degrees. Use the joysck to
set the desired value (refer to secon 5.1.1). Phase can be set
from -360.0° to +345.0°.
Press the MENU buon to accept and exit.
5.6.3 TIME
To Jog by TIME, press the MENU buon when TIME
is displayed.
The me value will be shown in milliseconds. Use the joysck
to set the desired value (refer to secon 5.1.1). Time can be set
from -50.000 mSec to +50.000 mSec.
Press the MENU buon to accept and exit.
To exit the JOG Menu, press the Power buon .
5.7 DELAY Menu
This menu opon is only valid in the STROBE Mode with an External
Input or in the Laser Mode. Refer to Secon 7 for details on DELAY
before using this menu item. All delays are relave to an external
trigger which may be derived from the internal laser or external
input.
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Press the MENU buon to enter the DELAY menu. The
current seng will be shown and the On-Target indicator will
be on for the currently selected value.
Use the arrows on the joysck to select the desired Jog
method. The opons are: NONE, PHASE, and TIME.
Press the MENU buon to select a Delay method. This
will enter the sub-menu for PHASE, TIME or VRPM.
5.7.1 NONE
To cancel the DELAY mode, press the MENU buon when
NONE is displayed.
5.7.2 PHASE
To Delay by PHASE, press the MENU buon when PHASE is
displayed.
This method of delay is set the same as PHASE in JOG. NOTE:
The adjustments happen in real me, so if the strobe is ashing
the user can view the eect of changing the delay.
5.7.3 TIME
To Delay by TIME, press the MENU buon when TIME is
displayed.
This method of delay is set the same as TIME in JOG. NOTE:
The adjustments happen in real me, so if the strobe is ashing
the user can view the eect of changing the delay.
5.7.4 VRPM
Virtual RPM (VPRM) is an AUTO delay mode. To set VRPM,
press the MENU buon when VRPM is displayed.
The virtual RPM value will be shown. Use the joysck to set the
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desired value (refer to secon 5.1.1). VRPM can be set from
–60.0 RPM to +60.0 RPM.
Press the MENU buon accept and exit. NOTE: The
adjustments happen in real me, so if the strobe is ashing the
user can view the eect of changing the RPM.
To exit the DELAY Menu, press the Power buon .
Press the Power buon to escape back out of the setup menu.
6. STROBE BRIGHTNESS
The strobe’s brightness depends on how wide the strobe’s flash pulse is; the
wider the pulse, the brighter the flash from the LEDs appears to be. There is
however, a downside to the wider pulses. All strobes work by giving short
bursts of light (the pulse width) at a rapid repetition rate (the flash rate).
Strobes rely on the persistence of the human eye (the ability to remember
and image) and its response to bright light to give an apparent stop motion
image. Imagine a shaft rotating at 6000 RPM or one rotation every 1/100 of
a second (10 msec). If the strobe flashes once every 10 msec for a brief
moment, the user sees the flash at the same spot in the rotation of the shaft
and the persistence of the eye remembers this until the next flash making
the shaft appeared to be stopped. As the target is rotating there is some
movement evident during the strobe flash. The longer the flash duration,
the more obvious the rotation is and this increases the blur. The Lamp ON
Mode does not have a brightness setting.
6.1 Calculang Blur
Blur can be calculated– if the sha is turning at 6000 RPM, it takes
10 msec to complete one revoluon. If the strobe ash duraon is
100 µsec (1/100 of a millisecond), the sha will turn:
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(ash duraon/me per rotaon) x 360°,
which is (.0001/.01) x 360 = 3.6°. So you will
see the sha appear to move 3.6°.
As the ash pulse widens you will see greater
degrees of rotaon which results in more blur
and a brighter perceived illuminaon (the
LEDs are on longer so the average light the
eyes see is greater). The trade o is blur
versus brightness. The further away the
rotang point is from the center axis the
faster the tangenal velocity and the worse
the blur appears to be.
When seng the pulse duraon in degrees,
what you set is what you get. Refer to the
image on the right for the dierence between
a 1° and 5° (of rotaon) ash duraon.
There are two methods of adjusng the ash pulse width and hence
the brightness and consequently the blur. For seng Brightness see
Brightness (BRITE) Menu.
6.2 Brightness in Degrees of Rotaon
Brightness can be set from 0.2 to 14 degrees out of 360. The higher the
setting the brighter the strobe appears to be but the more blurred the
target is. Optimal setting to stop motion is 1.8 to 3.6°. The number of
degrees is a proportional amount and remains constant as the flash rate
increases or decreases. The strobe automatically calculates how wide
the pulse width should be at different flash rates to keep the blur
constant*—the faster the flash rate the narrower the pulse width. The
pulse width equals: (setting in degrees/360) x (1/flashrate in Hz).
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6.3 Brightness in Pulse Duraon
Brightness can also be set to a fixed duration pulse in microseconds. The
flash rate remains constant irrespective of the flash rate, thus as the
flash rate increases, the image will get brighter and more blurred.
Note: There are two limits maintained by the strobe – the flash pulse
width can never be greater than 2.0 msec (milliseconds) nor can it
exceed 14° of rotation.
The strobe automatically adjusts the pulse width and rotation values as the
flash rate is increased or decreased to maintain the limits at all times. For
example—a flash rate of 600 flashes per minute (10 Hz), 14° of rotation
represents a flash pulse width of 3.8 msec. The strobe will limit this value to
2.0 msec or 7.3° of rotation (blur).
7. STROBE DELAY
The Nova-Pro UV has mulple special eects that can be used to inspect
moving machinery in dierent ways. The Delay eects depend on
whether a Laser Module is installed and the Mode of Operaon. Delay,
or Phase Shiing, allows the user to view dierent posions of the
rotang machinery relave to a virtual or xed trigger point (via External
sensor or internal Laser).
7.1 Internal Phase Delay
In the internal STROBE Mode the Delay is relave and no external
trigger is used. This is referred to as JOG. Once the ash rate has
been adjusted to give a stopped moon image, the JOG buons (
and  icons on the touchpad) may be used to increase or decrease
the phase of the image with respect to its original posion by the
amount set in the JOG Menu.
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Use this feature to bring a reference mark, such as a keyway, into
your line of sight. It may be necessary to adjust the ash rate to
keep the target stac if the speed is driing.
Use the JOG Menu to set a PHASE Delay of –30°.
The display will show PHASE with the le and right arrow icons. Use
the joysck to adjust the ash rate to stop moon of the rotang
object. Then use the and  icon touch buons to move the phase
of the objects as shown in Figure 8.
Figure 8 Phase Shiing by –30°, –60°, –90°
7.2 External / Laser Delay
There are three External Delay Modes: Phase Delay, Time Delay and
Auto (Virtual RPM). These modes are only acve if an external
trigger source is available via the internal Laser Module or an
external sensor.
7.2.1 Phase Delay
In the External Phase Delay Mode the flash is delayed from the
external trigger by the number of degrees set in the DELAY
PHASE menu (+345.0° to –360.0°). One revolution is 360°. The
display will show the PHASE icon to indicate the delay mode. See
Figure 9 for examples of the effect of setting various PHASE
delays with respect to the trigger point.
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STOP MOTION -30° -60° -90°
PHASE
◄ ►
TRIGGER POINT
-30° -60° -90°
Figure 9 Triggered Phase
The Phase Delay tracks the speed of the target; the strobe is
connuously compung the delay angle for the current speed.
In the Menu, the adjustments happen in real me, so if the
strobe is ashing the user can view the eect of changing the
display.
7.2.2 Time Delay
In the External Time Delay mode the ash is delayed from the
external trigger by the me in milliseconds (msec) set in the
DELAY TIME menu (-50.000 to +50.000 msec). The TIME Delay
is absolute and remains constant irrespecve of the speed of
the target. The display will show the TIME icon to indicate the
Delay Mode. The eect is similar to Figure 9 above but the
delay will be in the millisecond seng in the TIME Menu. In
the Menu, the adjustments happen in real me, so if the strobe
is ashing the user can view the eect of changing the delay.
7.2.3 AUTO - Virtual RPM
In the AUTO (Virtual RPM—VRPM) mode the ash is
automacally delayed in increasing or decreasing amounts
aer the external trigger pulse so that the image appears to
rotate at a slow speed (Virtual RPM) as set in the VRPM menu
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(0 to 60 RPM). This gives a “slow-motion” effect and enables the
target to be examined as it moves through a complete cycle or
revolution. The display will show the AUTO icon to indicate the
Delay Mode with the virtual speed in RPM on the top line and
will indicate VRPM (Virtual RPM) on the lower line. In the Menu,
the adjustments happen in real time, so if the strobe is flashing
the user can view the effect of changing the virtual RPM.
NOTE: Turning the power o will reset the delay modes.
8. BATTERY PACK
When ordered as such, the Nova-Pro comes with one two
rechargeable Lithium Ion baery pack(s), external charger
and power supply. The Baery Pack is shipped in a mostly
discharged state and has tape over the terminals.
REMOVE TAPE BEFORE USE.
CHARGE BATTERY PRIOR TO USE.
CAUTION:
• Do not store baery in hot locaons.
• Do not expose to re.
• Do not disassemble.
• Do not apply mechanical force.
REMOVE Baery Pack from unit before storing for long periods.
DO NOT DISPOSE of the Lithium-Ion baeries as unsorted municipal
waste. The baeries need to be RECYCLED in accordance with local
regulaons. The baeries should be sent to a recycling center or
returned to the factory using appropriate shipping methods.
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The Nova-Pro Baery Pack is specically keyed to t in the Nova-Pro and
Charger Base one way only. Insert the Baery Pack into the Nova-Pro
unl the clips lock into place. To remove, squeeze clips on the Baery
Pack to release from the Nova-Pro.
8.1 Low Baery Funconality
Low baery icon will blink when baery pack needs to be
recharged. The unit may sll be used for a short me.
The Nova-Pro will display “LOBAT” and shut down when the baery
pack is exhausted and must be recharged.
8.2 Charging the Baery Pack
The Nova-Pro Baery Pack must be
removed from the Nova-Pro to be charged
using the Nova-Pro Charging Staon and
power supply provided.
CAUTION: Never aempt to charge the
Baery Pack with anything other than
the Charging Staon and power supply
provided with the Nova-Pro.
The Nova-Pro Charging Station has an light emitting diode (LED) that
indicates the state of the battery/station. The LED indicates the following:
Green On / No Baery or Baery Charged
Red Charging
Flashing Red Error / Replace Baery
Baery charge me will be up to 6 hours depending on Baery Pack
and residual charge. Once the baery is charged the charger will
switch to trickle charge mode—the baery should be removed once
the charge LED turns green. 30
LED
Power
Supply
Input
Key

9. AC POWER OPTION
The Nova-Pro can be ordered specically with the AC Power Opon for
connuous operaon from AC power. The AC Power Opon can also be
ordered as a separate opon for the Nova-Pro. Simply insert the AC
Power Opon into the Nova-Pro (matching the keyed slot) unl it clicks
into place. Then plug the wall power supply into an outlet (115Vac to
230Vac) using the appropriate interchangeable plug.
10. WALL POWER SUPPLIES
The wall power supplies provided with the Nova-Pro have
interchangeable plugs allowing them to be used with AC outlets
in dierent countries.
To change the plugs, depress the buon (1) and slide the plug up (2).
Select the correct plug and slide it back into the power supply unl the
plug seats rmly. Make sure the plug cannot slide out.
CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
• Do not insert the plugs into an AC
outlet without the power supply
aached.
• Avoid touching the plugs when
inserng or removing the power
supply from the AC outlet.
• Indoor Use Only.
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11. SPECIFICATIONS
Product specicaons are subject to change without noce.
Specicaons Nova-Pro UV 385 nm
Flash Range (FPM/RPM): 30 to 999,999
Display: 6 digit numeric and 5 digit alphanumeric LCD with touch keypad. High
contrast blue background/white characters with backlight
Accuracy/Resoluon: 0.001% of seng or ±1 lsd/6 digits to 0.001
Light Source: UV 365 nm or UV 385 nm 12 LED Array
Light output: 1700µw/cm2 @ 12", 1% duty cycle
Flash Duraon: Adjustable to 10 degrees/2.000 msecs max
External Triggers in/out: TTL (12Vdc Max) Input. Provides 3.3 Vdc TTL output
Tachometer Mode: 0-999,999 RPM with integral laser or external input
Programmable Memory: Yes (10 set points)
Internal Phase Shi: Yes
Phase Delay - degrees: -360.0 to 345.0 degrees
Time Delay - milliseconds: -50.000 to 50.000 msec
Virtual RPM
(Slow Moon): -60.0 to 60.0 VRPM
Operang Time:
Standard baery pack: 9.5 hours typical (6000 FPM, 2° duty cycle)
Hi-capacity baery pack (oponal): 19 hours typical (6000 FPM, 2° duty cycle)
Power Supply (Baery): Removable/rechargeable Standard Li-Ion baery packs (Qty. 2)
with 115/230 50/60Hz recharging staon
Power Supply (A/C): 115/230 Vac 50/60Hz AC adapter with 6 foot (2M) cable
and interchangeable outlet adapters (Oponal)
Weight: 1.4 Lbs. (635 grams)
Size (H x W x D): 9.5 x 3.75 x 5.5 in. (241 x 95 x 140mm)
Housing material/rang: ABS/IP54

11.1 Operang Environment
This equipment is NOT intended for permanent installaon.
This equipment is for use in a controlled environment -
Environmental situaon A, Polluon Degree 2.
Altude: up to 2000 m
Temperature: 5 °C to 40 °C
Humidity: Maximum relave humidity 80% for temperatures
up to 31 °C decreasing linearly to 50% relave hu-
midity at 40 °C.
Rang: Splash proof—IP 54
Category: 2
11.2 Compliance
11.2.1 Baeries
The Lithium-Ion baery packs used in this product meet the
requirements of UN DOT 38.3.
Tested by Shenzhen SEM. Test Technology Co. Ltd.
(Reports STR16079052S/54S)
11.2.2 California Energy
Title 20 Blah, blah
11.2.3 EU Declaraon of Conformity
Please visit our website www.monarchinstrument.com to
download our EU Declaraon of Conformity for this product.
12. OPTIONS, ACCESSORIES and SENSORS
Laser Module Dock Oponal docking staon for Laser Module which can be
removed from the Nova-Pro to be used as an external laser
sensor. Comes with blanking panel for Nova-Pro.
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AC Adapter Replacement/oponal 115/230 Vac 50/60 Hz AC Adapter with
6 foot [2M] cable with USA, UK, AUS, Euro adapter plugs.
Charging Staon Replacement Charging Staon for Nova-Pro Li-Ion Baery
Packs. Includes 115/230 Vac power supply with USA, UK, AUS,
Euro adapter plugs.
Charger Power Supply Replacement power supply for use with Charging
Staon: 115/230 Vac with USA, UK, AUS, Euro adapter
plugs.
Standard Baery Pack Replacement Standard Li-Ion Baery Pack.
Long Life Baery Pack Oponal Long Life Li-Ion Baery Pack.
CC-15 Latching carrying case for Nova-Pro with provision for accessories.
CC-16 Deluxe water-ght latching carrying case for Nova-Pro with
provision for accessories (included in Nova Pro Kit model).
C-4027 Set of mang 1/8 inch (3.5mm) stereo phone plugs (to provide
TTL signal and sensor power).
CA-4044-6 6 foot [1.8 m] Input / Output cable, 1/8 inch [3.5 mm] male phone
plug to male BNC connector.
CA-4045-6 6 foot [1.8 m] Input / Output cable, 1/8 inch [3.5 mm] male phone
plug to 1/8 inch [3.5 mm] male phone plug for daisy chaining
strobes together.
ROLS-P Remote Opcal Laser Sensor with 8 foot [2.5 m] cable for trigger-
ing strobe.
ROS-P Remote Opcal Laser Sensor with 8 foot [2.5 m] cable for trigger-
ing strobe.
ROS-P-25 Remote Opcal Sensor with 25 foot [7.6 m] cable for triggering
strobe.
IRS-PInfrared Sensor with 8 foot [2.5 m] cable for use without reecve
target at 0.5 inch [12 mm] gap for triggering strobe
MT-190P Magnec Trigger Sensor/Amplier with 8 foot [2.5 m] cable for
triggering strobe.
T-5Reecve tape - 5 foot [1.5 m] roll, 0.5 inch [12.7 mm] wide.
CAL-N.I.S.T N.I.S.T. Traceable Cercate of Calibraon / Recalibraon.
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