Monarch Nova-Pro 100 User manual

Nova-Pro® 100
LED Stroboscopes / Laser Tachometers
15 Columbia Drive • Amherst, NH 03031 USA
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.monarchinstrument.com
Instruction Manual
Nova-Pro® 100
LED Stroboscopes / Laser Tachometers
15 Columbia Drive • Amherst, NH 03031 USA
Phone: [phone] • Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
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 operang
instrucons or under any condions that exceed the environmental
specicaons stated.
3. Certain strobe frequencies can trigger epilepc seizures in those prone to
that type of aack.
4. Users should not stare directly at the light source.
5. Prolonged exposure to the light can cause headaches in some people.
6. 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.
7. There are no user serviceable parts in this instrument. Refer service to a
qualied technician.
8. This instrument may not be safe for use in certain hazardous environments,
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.
9. Do not clean this instrument with alcohol or other cleaning solvents as these may
damage the LEDs.
10. 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 appropriate product return procedures.
In order to comply with EU Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE): This product may contain material which could be hazardous to
human health and the environment. DO NOT DISPOSE of this product as unsorted
municipal 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.
Diode Laser
Max. output power: <1 milliwatt
Wavelength: 650 nanometers (visible light)
Min. divergence: 0.5 milliradian
Output: Continuous (CW)
Laser hazard classification: Class 2
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for
deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50 of June 2007.
LASER MODULE (oponal)
Laser hazards
• Eye injury from beam - Do not look into the direct or reflected beam; can cause eye
injury up to 25 ft (7.5 m) away.
• Visual interference (glare) with pilots and drivers - Interferes with vision up to 525 ft
(160 m) away. Can be a distraction up to 1 mile (1.6 km) away. NEVER point any
laser towards aircraft or vehicles; it is unsafe and illegal.
Safe use guidance
Class 2 lasers are considered safe for
accidental eye exposure. Do not look or
stare into beam. Do not aim at aircraft.
This is not a toy. Always supervise children.
Monarch Instrument’s Limited W arranty applies.
See www.monarchinstrument.com for details.
Warranty Registration and Extended Warranty coverage available online a t
www.monarchinstrument.com.
Manufacturer:
Monarch Instrument
15 Columbia Drive
Amherst, NH 03031 USA
Country of Origin: USA
Contact info: www.monarchinstrument.com
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 operang
instrucons or under any condions that exceed the environmental
specicaons stated.
3. Certain strobe frequencies can trigger epilepc seizures in those prone to
that type of aack.
4. Users should not stare directly at the light source.
5. Prolonged exposure to the light can cause headaches in some people.
6. 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.
7. There are no user serviceable parts in this instrument. Refer service to a
qualied technician.
8. This instrument may not be safe for use in certain hazardous environments,
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.
9. Do not clean this instrument with alcohol or other cleaning solvents as these may
damage the LEDs.
10. 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 appropriate product return procedures.
In order to comply with EU Directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE): This product may contain material which could be hazardous to
human health and the environment. DO NOT DISPOSE of this product as unsorted
municipal 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.
Diode Laser
Max. output power: <1 milliwatt
Wavelength: 650 nanometers (visible light)
Min. divergence: 0.5 milliradian
Output: Continuous (CW)
Laser hazard classification: Class 2
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11 except for
deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50 of June 2007.
LASER MODULE (oponal)
Laser hazards
• Eye injury from beam - Do not look into the direct or reflected beam; can cause eye
injury up to 25 ft (7.5 m) away.
• Visual interference (glare) with pilots and drivers - Interferes with vision up to 525 ft
(160 m) away. Can be a distraction up to 1 mile (1.6 km) away. NEVER point any
laser towards aircraft or vehicles; it is unsafe and illegal.
Safe use guidance
Class 2 lasers are considered safe for
accidental eye exposure. Do not look or
stare into beam. Do not aim at aircraft.
This is not a toy. Always supervise children.
Monarch Instrument’s Limited W arranty applies.
See www.monarchinstrument.com for details.
Warranty Registration and Extended Warranty coverage available online a t
www.monarchinstrument.com.
Manufacturer:
Monarch Instrument
15 Columbia Drive
Amherst, NH 03031 USA
Country of Origin: USA
Contact info: www.monarchinstrument.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................4
2. USER INTERFACE.......................................................6
3. GETTING STARTED ....................................................8
3.1 Power......................................................................... 8
4. MODES OF OPERATION.............................................9
4.1 STROBE Mode ............................................................ 9
4.1.1 Joysck....................................................................9
4.1.2 Doubling or Halving the Flash Rate ........................ 10
4.2 LASER Mode ............................................................. 11
4.3 TACH (Tachometer) Mode ........................................ 12
5. MENUS...................................................................13
5.1 Menu Overview........................................................ 13
5.2 MODE Menu............................................................. 14
5.3 Brightness (BRITE) Menu .......................................... 14
5.3.1 Degrees ................................................................. 15
5.3.2 Time ...................................................................... 15
5.4 DECPT (Decimal Point) Menu.................................... 15
5.5 UNITS Menu ............................................................. 16
6. STROBE BRIGHTNESS ..............................................16
6.1 Calculang Blur ........................................................ 17
6.2 Brightness in Degrees of Rotaon ............................ 18
6.3 Brightness in Pulse Duraon..................................... 18
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7. BATTERY PACK ....................................................... 19
7.1 Low Baery Funconality .........................................19
4.2 Charging the Baery Pack .........................................20
8. AC POWER OPTION ................................................ 20
9. WALL POWER SUPPLIES.......................................... 21
10. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 22
10.1 Operang Environment ............................................22
10.2 Compliance ...............................................................23
10.2.1 Baery Compliance............................................... 23
10.2.2 EU Declaraon of Conformity................................ 23
10.2.3 Energy Eciency ................................................... 23
11. OPTIONS and ACCESSORIES .................................... 24
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................4
2. USER INTERFACE.......................................................6
3. GETTING STARTED ....................................................8
3.1 Power......................................................................... 8
4. MODES OF OPERATION.............................................9
4.1 STROBE Mode ............................................................ 9
4.1.1 Joysck....................................................................9
4.1.2 Doubling or Halving the Flash Rate ........................ 10
4.2 LASER Mode ............................................................. 11
4.3 TACH (Tachometer) Mode ........................................ 12
5. MENUS...................................................................13
5.1 Menu Overview........................................................ 13
5.2 MODE Menu............................................................. 14
5.3 Brightness (BRITE) Menu .......................................... 14
5.3.1 Degrees ................................................................. 15
5.3.2 Time ...................................................................... 15
5.4 DECPT (Decimal Point) Menu.................................... 15
5.5 UNITS Menu ............................................................. 16
6. STROBE BRIGHTNESS ..............................................16
6.1 Calculang Blur ........................................................ 17
6.2 Brightness in Degrees of Rotaon ............................ 18
6.3 Brightness in Pulse Duraon..................................... 18
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7. BATTERY PACK ....................................................... 19
7.1 Low Baery Funconality .........................................19
4.2 Charging the Baery Pack .........................................20
8. AC POWER OPTION ................................................ 20
9. WALL POWER SUPPLIES.......................................... 21
10. SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................... 22
10.1 Operang Environment ............................................22
10.2 Compliance ...............................................................23
10.2.1 Baery Compliance............................................... 23
10.2.2 EU Declaraon of Conformity................................ 23
10.2.3 Energy Eciency ................................................... 23
11. OPTIONS and ACCESSORIES .................................... 24
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Figure 1 Nova-Pro 100 Features
1. INTRODUCTION
The Nova-Pro 100 is a portable hand-held LED Stroboscope used for
inspecon and to stop moon of rotang objects. The Nova-Pro 100 is
available as baery powered or AC mains powered. An oponal Laser
Module is available 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 100 are highlighted in Figure 1 and Table 1.
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Table 1 Nova-Pro 100 Features
1,2 Bezel and Lens Bezel is removable to add or remove the
oponal Laser Module
3Laser Module
(Oponal
Accessory)
Internal laser used to synch the ash to
an external marker on the object under
inspecon. Can also be used in
Tachometer Mode.
4Trigger Used to acvate the unit
(when power is on)
5Tripod Mount 1/4 -20 tripod mount for xed
placement 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
7User Interface
• Dedicated keypad with “joysck”
buon for adjusng ash rate.
• LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
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Figure 1 Nova-Pro 100 Features
1. INTRODUCTION
The Nova-Pro 100 is a portable hand-held LED Stroboscope used for
inspecon and to stop moon of rotang objects. The Nova-Pro 100 is
available as baery powered or AC mains powered. An oponal Laser
Module is available 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 100 are highlighted in Figure 1 and Table 1.
4
Table 1 Nova-Pro 100 Features
1,2 Bezel and Lens Bezel is removable to add or remove the
oponal Laser Module
3Laser Module
(Oponal
Accessory)
Internal laser used to synch the ash to
an external marker on the object under
inspecon. Can also be used in
Tachometer Mode.
4Trigger Used to acvate the unit
(when power is on)
5Tripod Mount 1/4 -20 tripod mount for xed
placement 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
7User Interface
• Dedicated keypad with “joysck”
buon for adjusng ash rate.
• LCD (Liquid Crystal Display)
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2. USER INTERFACE
The Nova-Pro 100 user interface consists of a large display, 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 100 User Interface
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
MENU buon POWER buon On-Target Indicator Joysck Arrows
Table 2 Nova-Pro 100 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—Not used, available in Nova-Pro 300 and 500 models.
6Baery icon—Acve when the baery is low.
7TACH icon—Acve when Tachometer Mode is selected.
8PHASE icon—Not used, available in Nova-Pro 500 model.
9x2, ÷2 and arrows—Used to indicate joysck (11) funcon.
10 POWER buon—Turns the unit on and o. Also used as escape/back
buon in menus and trigger lock.
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—Active when the system is over heated. See section 10.1.
15 TIME icon—Not used, available in Nova-Pro 500 model.
16 AUTO icon—Not used, available in Nova-Pro 500 model.
17 CAL icon—Acve if the unit requires calibraon
18 5-digit alphanumeric display used for general messaging
19 Engineering units—for brightness sengs
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2. USER INTERFACE
The Nova-Pro 100 user interface consists of a large display, 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 100 User Interface
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
MENU buon POWER buon On-Target Indicator Joysck Arrows
Table 2 Nova-Pro 100 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—Not used, available in Nova-Pro 300 and 500 models.
6Baery icon—Acve when the baery is low.
7TACH icon—Acve when Tachometer Mode is selected.
8PHASE icon—Not used, available in Nova-Pro 500 model.
9x2, ÷2 and arrows—Used to indicate joysck (11) funcon.
10 POWER buon—Turns the unit on and o. Also used as escape/back
buon in menus and trigger lock.
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—Active when the system is over heated. See section 10.1.
15 TIME icon—Not used, available in Nova-Pro 500 model.
16 AUTO icon—Not used, available in Nova-Pro 500 model.
17 CAL icon—Acve if the unit requires calibraon
18 5-digit alphanumeric display used for general messaging
19 Engineering units—for brightness sengs
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MENU buon POWER buon On-Target Indicator Joysck Arrows
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
secon 7). 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 termi-
nals 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 operation in most
countries (see secon 9).
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 can be locked in connuous operaon by pressing the
POWER buon while squeezing the trigger, then holding the POWER
buon as you release the trigger so the Lock icon will show
on the display. To remove the lock simply pull the trigger.
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.
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MENU buon POWER buon On-Target Indicator Joysck Arrows
4. MODES OF OPERATION
The Nova-Pro 100 has a single mode of operaon: STROBE, UNLESS the
oponal Laser Module is installed in the unit. This adds two addional
modes:
LASER—uses the laser beam to trigger the stroboscope so that the
ashes may be synchronized to an external target such as a keyway in a
sha or a piece of reecve tape on a fan blade.
TACH (Tachometer) - uses the laser to measure the speed of a rotang or
reciprocang target using reecons from a keyway in a sha or a piece
of reecve tape on a fan blade.
The mode of operaon is selected in the MODE menu. See secon 5.2.
4.1 STROBE Mode
In this mode the strobe generates the ash rate set by the user. The
strobe will not ash unl the trigger is depressed. The user can set
the ash rate as follows:
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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MENU buon POWER buon On-Target Indicator Joysck Arrows
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
secon 7). 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 termi-
nals 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 operation in most
countries (see secon 9).
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 can be locked in connuous operaon by pressing the
POWER buon while squeezing the trigger, then holding the POWER
buon as you release the trigger so the Lock icon will show
on the display. To remove the lock simply pull the trigger.
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.
8
MENU buon POWER buon On-Target Indicator Joysck Arrows
4. MODES OF OPERATION
The Nova-Pro 100 has a single mode of operaon: STROBE, UNLESS the
oponal Laser Module is installed in the unit. This adds two addional
modes:
LASER—uses the laser beam to trigger the stroboscope so that the
ashes may be synchronized to an external target such as a keyway in a
sha or a piece of reecve tape on a fan blade.
TACH (Tachometer) - uses the laser to measure the speed of a rotang or
reciprocang target using reecons from a keyway in a sha or a piece
of reecve tape on a fan blade.
The mode of operaon is selected in the MODE menu. See secon 5.2.
4.1 STROBE Mode
In this mode the strobe generates the ash rate set by the user. The
strobe will not ash unl the trigger is depressed. The user can set
the ash rate as follows:
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.
9

MENU buon POWER buon On-Target Indicator Joysck Arrows
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
4.1.2 Doubling or Halving the Flash Rate
Press the MENU buon and the display will show the x2 and
÷2 icons. Use the le  and right  buons on the joysck
to double or halve the ash rate. 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
image, then use the ÷2 buon unl you see a single image.
This will now be the correct speed (see Figure 3).
10
Use joysck to x2 or ÷2
Press the MENU buon
MENU buon POWER buon On-Target Indicator Joysck Arrows
Figure 3 Object rotang at 3000 RPM
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.
4.2 LASER Mode (oponal accessory)
The Laser Mode is only available when the oponal Laser Module
is installed. This mode uses the LASER to trigger the strobe ash.
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 indictor will show on the display when target is detected
by laser.
The ash rate (speed) will be displayed in the selected units.
See Figure 4.
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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)
MENU buon POWER buon On-Target Indicator Joysck Arrows
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
4.1.2 Doubling or Halving the Flash Rate
Press the MENU buon and the display will show the x2 and
÷2 icons. Use the le  and right  buons on the joysck
to double or halve the ash rate. 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
image, then use the ÷2 buon unl you see a single image.
This will now be the correct speed (see Figure 3).
10
Use joysck to x2 or ÷2
Press the MENU buon
MENU buon POWER buon On-Target Indicator Joysck Arrows
Figure 3 Object rotang at 3000 RPM
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.
4.2 LASER Mode (oponal accessory)
The Laser Mode is only available when the oponal Laser Module
is installed. This mode uses the LASER to trigger the strobe ash.
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 indictor will show on the display when target is detected
by laser.
The ash rate (speed) will be displayed in the selected units.
See Figure 4.
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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)

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4.3 TACH (Tachometer) Mode
The TACH (Tachometer) Mode is only available if the oponal Laser
Module is installed. This mode uses the laser to measure rotational speed.
Tachometer icon will show on the 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 will
be on solid when trigger is pulled, acvang the laser.
Pull the trigger and aim the laser at a reecve target on a rotang
or reciprocang target. The speed will be displayed in
the selected units.
On-Target icon will show on the display when
target is detected.
Refer to Figure 4 Using the Laser Module and associated warnings.
Figure 4 Using the Laser Module
CAUTION:
• AVOID EXPOSURE—LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM
THIS APERTURE
• NEVER VIEW THROUGH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
• DO NOT AIM AT AIRCRAFT
3600
RPM
TACH
3600
rpm
3600
rpm
TACH
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5. MENUS
5.1 Menu Overview
The menu that shows is dependent on the current operang mode
of the unit and whether the Laser Module is installed.
To enter the menus, press the MENU buon once or twice
depending on the current mode (see overview above) unl the word
SEtUP appears on the top line of the display. To enter StrobE, LASEr
or tACH (Tachometer) Mode press the MENU buon again, then the
down arrow , and MENU buon, to enter that mode. Not all
items will be available in the menu; it depends if the Laser Module is
installed.
Once in the options menu: Use the  and  arrows on the joysck
to scroll through the dierent available menu opons.
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4.3 TACH (Tachometer) Mode
The TACH (Tachometer) Mode is only available if the oponal Laser
Module is installed. This mode uses the laser to measure rotational speed.
Tachometer icon will show on the 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 will
be on solid when trigger is pulled, acvang the laser.
Pull the trigger and aim the laser at a reecve target on a rotang
or reciprocang target. The speed will be displayed in
the selected units.
On-Target icon will show on the display when
target is detected.
Refer to Figure 4 Using the Laser Module and associated warnings.
Figure 4 Using the Laser Module
CAUTION:
• AVOID EXPOSURE—LASER RADIATION IS EMITTED FROM
THIS APERTURE
• NEVER VIEW THROUGH OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS
• DO NOT AIM AT AIRCRAFT
3600
RPM
TACH
3600
rpm
3600
rpm
TACH
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5. MENUS
5.1 Menu Overview
The menu that shows is dependent on the current operang mode
of the unit and whether the Laser Module is installed.
To enter the menus, press the MENU buon once or twice
depending on the current mode (see overview above) unl the word
SEtUP appears on the top line of the display. To enter StrobE, LASEr
or tACH (Tachometer) Mode press the MENU buon again, then the
down arrow , and MENU buon, to enter that mode. Not all
items will be available in the menu; it depends if the Laser Module is
installed.
Once in the options menu: Use the  and  arrows on the joysck
to scroll through the dierent available menu opons.

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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 menu opons.
5.2 MODE Menu
Only available if oponal Laser Module is installed.
MODE choices are: tACH (Tachometer), StrobE or LASEr. The modes
are described in secon 4.
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 6 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
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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 4.1.1. Degrees can be set from 0.1°
to 14°.
Press the MENU buon followed by the Power buon to save
the degree seng.
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 2.000 mSec.
Press the MENU buon followed by the Power buon to save
the me seng.
5.4 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.
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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 menu opons.
5.2 MODE Menu
Only available if oponal Laser Module is installed.
MODE choices are: tACH (Tachometer), StrobE or LASEr. The modes
are described in secon 4.
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 6 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
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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 4.1.1. Degrees can be set from 0.1°
to 14°.
Press the MENU buon followed by the Power buon to save
the degree seng.
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 2.000 mSec.
Press the MENU buon followed by the Power buon to save
the me seng.
5.4 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.
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A value of 600 will be displayed as 600, 600.0, 600.00, 600.000 de-
pending on the setting.
Press the MENU button 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 units press the Power buon.
5.4 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.
6. STROBE BRIGHTNESS
The strobe’s brightness depends on how wide the strobe’s flash pulse is; the
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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.
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: (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 flash 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 rotating point is from the
center axis the faster the tangenal velocity and the worse the blur
appears to be.
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A value of 600 will be displayed as 600, 600.0, 600.00, 600.000 de-
pending on the setting.
Press the MENU button 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 units press the Power buon.
5.4 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.
6. STROBE BRIGHTNESS
The strobe’s brightness depends on how wide the strobe’s flash pulse is; the
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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.
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: (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 flash 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 rotating point is from the
center axis the faster the tangenal velocity and the worse the blur
appears to be.
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