Monarch PLT200 User manual

Pocket Laser Tach 200
(PLT200)
Tachometer / Rate Meter / Totalizer / Timer
MONARCH INSTRUMENT
Instruction Manual
15 Columbia Drive
Amherst, NH 03031-2334 USA
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Website: www.monarchinstrument.com
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Copyright 2004 Monarch Instrument, all rights reserved
1071-4838-112
CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
As Manufacturer:
Monarch Instrument
Division of Monarch International Inc.
15 Columbia Drive, Amherst NH 03031 USA
declares under Monarch’s sole responsibility that the product:
to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following directives and
standards when installed and operated in accordance with the user manual:
References: Retlif Testing Laboratories, (Report No. R-4283N)
Technical Construction File PLT-0704 of July 2004
Pocket Laser Tach 200
24th June 2004
Manufacturer (Amherst,NH) Alan Woolfson, VP Engineering (Authorized Signature)
Directives: EMC 89/336/EEC
Standards: EMC: EN61326:1997
Electrical Safety: IEC61010-1:2001
Laser Safety: IEC60825-1:2001

SAFEGUARDS AND PRECAUTIONS
WARNING - This product emits a visible beam of laser
light. Avoid exposure to the laser radiation. The use of
optical viewing aids (binoculars, for example) may
increase the ocular hazard.
CAUTION - The laser beam should not be intentionally
aimed at people or animals.
CAUTION - Use of controls or adjustments or
performance of procedures other than those specified
herein may result in hazardous radiation exposure.
Read and follow all instructions in this manual carefully,
and retain this manual for future reference.
Do not use this instrument in any manner inconsistent
with these operating instructions or under any
conditions that exceed the environmental specifications
stated.
This instrument is not user serviceable. For technical
assistance, contact the sales organization from which
you purchased the product.
Monarch Instrument’s Limited Warranty applies. See
www.monarchinstrument.com for details.
Warranty Registration and Extended Warranty coverage
available online at www.monarchinstrument.com. 24
14.0 OPTIONS /ACCESSORIES
T-5 Reflective Tape, 5 foot [1.5 m] roll, ½ inch [13 mm]
wide
RCA Remote Contact Assembly with 10 cm wheel, concave
and convex tips
CTE Concave/convex contact tips and 10 cm linear contact
wheel
12 inch Wheel 12 inch circumference wheel for use with RCA
CA-4044-6 6 foot Input/Output cable, 1/8” mono phone plug to
BNC connector
ROS-P Remote Optical Sensor
ROS-P-25 Remote Optical Sensor with 25 foot cable
EC-25P 25 foot extension cable for all sensors
MT-190-P Amplified Magnetic Sensor
IRS-P Infrared Sensor
CC-10 Padded Nylon Carrying Case
CC-11 Latching Carrying Case for Pocket Tach and accessories
CAL-N.I.S.T. N.I.S.T. Traceable Certificate of Calibration

TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 OVERVIEW ............................................................................. 1
2.0 FEATURE LOCATIONS ............................................................ 1
3.0 LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS ....................................................... 2
4.0 PLT200 SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................... 3
5.0 PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT .................................... 7
5.1 Non-Contact Preparation ............................................. 7
5.2 Direct Contact Preparation.......................................... 7
5.3 Connecting External Sensors ..................................... 8
6.0 TACHometer Mode ................................................................ 9
6.1 TACHometer Setup ....................................................... 9
6.2 TACHometer Operation .............................................. 11
7.0 RATE Mode ........................................................................... 12
7.1 RATE Setup ................................................................. 12
7.2 RATE Operation .......................................................... 14
8.0 TOTALizer Mode .................................................................. 15
8.1 TOTALizer Setup ......................................................... 15
8.2 TOTALizer Operation .................................................. 18
9.0 TIMER Mode ......................................................................... 19
9.1 TIMER Setup ................................................................ 19
9.2 TIMER Operation ......................................................... 20
10.0 MAKING MEASUREMENTS .................................................. 21
10.1 Non-Contact Measurements ..................................... 21
10.2 Direct Contact Measurements .................................. 21
11.0 INPUT / OUTPUT .................................................................. 22
12.0 BATTERIES ........................................................................... 23
13.0 CLEANING ............................................................................ 23
14.0 OPTIONS /ACCESSORIES ................................................... 24
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When displayed, replace batteries.
Remove battery
cover
Install two 1.5V
“AA” alkaline
batteries
NOTE: Both
batteries face the
same direction.
12.0 BATTERIES
13.0 CLEANING
To clean the instrument, wipe with a damp cloth using mild soapy solution.

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1.0 OVERVIEW
The Pocket Laser Tach 200 is a precision hand-held multifunction
Tachometer, Ratemeter, Totalizer and Timer. It is programmable to display
directly in Revs, Inches, Feet, Yards, Miles, Centimeters and Meters or
function as a stopwatch or interval timer. Input / output sockets allow for
remote sensing and pulse output to external indicating devices. For ease of
use, the instrument can be “Locked-on” for continuous operation.
2.0 FEATURE LOCATIONS
Min / Scroll
Down arrow
Start / Reset button
Max / Scroll Up
arrow
LCD display
Menu / Select
and Lock-on
button
Battery compartment
AVOID EXPOSURE - LASER RADIATION IS
EMITTED FROM THIS APERTURE
Output socket
Input socket
Belt clip
Tripod mounting bushing
(underside)
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Output socket (TT
TT
T)
Input socket (SS
SS
S)
Input: Accepts remote sensor or
Remote Contact Assembly
(RCA). 1/8” (3.5mm) stereo
phone plug.
Output: 1 pulse per revolution TTL
output on internal operation.
Pulse repeater with external
sensors. 1/8” (3.5mm) mono
phone plug.
Signal Input
Common
(GND)
Common
(GND)
Signal Input
Signal Input
+3V Out to
Sensor
Common
(GND)
Common
(GND)
+3V Out to
Sensor
Signal Input
Input Connector Detail (Stereo plug)
Output Connector Detail (Mono plug)
11.0 INPUT / OUTPUT

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3.0 LCD DISPLAY SYMBOLS
On Target Indicator. Blinks on whenever there is an input
signal. Will appear to be solid on at higher frequencies.
Low Battery icon. Indicates that the batteries are low and
need to be replaced.
Times Ten icon. Indicates that the value shown is ten times
that which is displayed.
Laser Indicator. Red laser is on when this indicator is
illuminated.
Lock icon. Indicates that the unit is “Locked” on and making
continuous measurements (Lock mode).
Hand-held
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10.0 MAKING MEASUREMENTS
10.1 Non-Contact Measurements
10.2 Direct Contact Measurements
Laser
External Sensor (ROS shown)OR
Light
WARNING: Making measurements in direct contact with rotating
equipment can be dangerous. Keep all loose clothing and hair
away from exposed moving machinery. Keep the hand holding
the instrument well behind the back end of the Remote Contact
Assembly. Properly replace all machinery guards after completing
measurement. Do not use for rotation greater than 20,000 RPM.
to RCA
from PLT200 from PLT200
Rotational Linear
(Use concave
tip for small
shafts)
ONLY USE MODERATE PRESSURE
(Not shown:
IRS-P,
MT-190P)

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4.0 PLT200 SPECIFICATIONS
Laser Specifications:
Classification: Class 3R (per IEC 60825-1 Ed 1.2 2001-8)
Complies with FDA performance standards for laser products except
for deviations pursuant to Laser Notice No. 50, dated July 26, 2001.
Maximum Laser Output: 3mW
Pulse Duration: Continuous
Laser Wavelength: 650 nm
Beam Divergence: < 1.5 mrad
Beam Diameter: 4 x 7 mm typical at 2 meters
Laser Diode Life: 8,000 operating hours MTBF (1 year
warranty)
Non-Contact Specifications:
Ranges: RPM 5 – 200,000
RPS 0.084 – 3,333.3
RPH 300-999,990
Resolution: Fixed: 1 (10 above 99,999)
Auto-ranging: 0.001 to 1.0 (10 above 99,999)
Accuracy: ±0.01% of reading or resolution limit
Operating Range: up to 25 feet (7.62 m) or up to 70 degrees off
perpendicular to T-5 tape target
Contact Specifications using optional Remote Contact Assembly:
Range: Contact Tips: 0.5 to 20,000 RPM
10 cm / 12-inch Wheel: 0.5 to 12,000 RPM
Resolution: Fixed: 1 (10 above 99,999)
Auto-ranging: 0.001 to 1.0 (10 above 99,999)
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8. Save and
advance
9. Exit Setup –
Ready to
measure
Measure:
Reset
Lap
Power Off
Unit will remember these settings (including lock on/off) even if turned off
and back on.
DONE, then Units
selected
Manual
Auto
Each press toggles Start and Stop
Start and Stop triggered by
Remote Optical Sensor (ROS)
With Timer stopped -
Resets time to 00:00.0
With Timer running -
Stops at elapsed time to date.
To continue, press again.
OR
9.2 TIMER Operation
Automatic after 90 seconds
if unit not Locked on
OR

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Contact Specifications (continued):
Accuracy: Revs: ±0.05% of reading (RPM) or resolution limit
(with no slippage)
Linear: ±0.5% of reading or resolution limit (with no
slippage)
Contact Measurements Ranges:
TACHOMETER:
Revolutions per Minute (RPM) 0.5 to 20,000 RPM
Revolutions per Second (RPS) 0.0833 to 333.33 RPS
Revolution per Hour (RPH) 30 to 999,990 RPH
RATES: Wheel Circumference:
Inches per Second 10 cm: 0.033 to 1312.3 IPS
12 in: 0.100 to 2,400.0 IPS
Inches per Minute 10 cm: 1.969 to 78,740 IPM
12 in: 6.000 to 144,000 IPM
Inches per Hour 10 cm: 118.11 to 999,990 IPH
12 in: 360.00 to 999,990 IPH
Feet per Second 10 cm: 0.003 to 109.36 FT/S
12 in: 0.009 to 200.00 FT/S
Feet per Minute 10 cm: 0.164 to 6,561.7 FT/M
12 in: 0.500 to 12,000 FT/M
Feet per Hour 10 cm: 9.843 to 393,700 FT/H
12 in: 30.000 to 720,000 FT/H
Yards per Second 10 cm: 0.001 to 36.453 YPS
12 in: 0.003 to 66.667 YPS
Yards per Minute 10 cm: 0.055 to 2,187.2 YPM
12 in: 0.167 to 4,000.0 YPM
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1. Turn Power
ON
2. Enter Setup
Mode
3. Enter selection
of Mode
4. Select TIMER
Mode
5. Save and
advance
6. Enter selection
of Timer
function
7. Select Timer
function
OR Repeat until
TIMER displayed
Last Mode selected
is displayed
1a. To toggle Lock
On/Off
MAN or AUTO
Last Units selected
are displayed
Locked On
OR Toggles between
Manual and
Auto
Press and Hold
9.0 TIMER Mode
9.1 TIMER Setup

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Contact Measurements Ranges (continued):
RATES: Wheel Circumference:
Yards per Hour 10cm: 3.281 to 131,233 YPH
12 in: 10.000 to 240,000 YPH
Miles per Hour 10 cm: 0.002 to 74.564 MPH
12 in: 0.006 to 136.36 MPH
Centimeters per Second 10 cm: 0.084 to 3,333.3 CM/S
12 in: 0.21 to 3,048.0 CM/S
Centimeters per Minute 10 cm: 5.000 to 200,000 CM/M
12 in: 15.240 to 365,760 CM/M
Centimeters per Hour 10 cm: 300.00 to 999,990 CM/H
12 in: 914.40 to 999,990 CM/H
Meters per Second 10 cm: 0.001 to 33.333 M/SEC
12 in: 0.003 to 60.960 M/SEC
Meters per Minute 10 cm: 0.050 to 2,000.0 M/MIN
12 in: 0.153 to 3,657.6 M/MIN
Meters per Hour 10 cm: 3.000 to 120,000 M/H
12 in: 9.144 to 219,460 M/H
TOTALIZER:
Counts: 0 to 999,999
Scale Totals in Inches, Feet, Yards, Centimeters or Meters
Input: Internal or External optics or linear contact wheel
Timer Specifications:
Minutes:Seconds.Tenths to 99:59.9
Accuracy: ±0.2 second
Resolution: 0.1 second
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Measure
Recall Max
Recall Min
If unit is
Locked on:
Power Off
Min Speed
Max Speed
OR
Press and hold Lock on
Resets Max/Min and Total
8.2 TOTALizer Operation
Automatic after 90 seconds if
unit not Locked on
OR

Display: 5 x 0.5” (12.7mm) numeric digits plus 5 Alpha-numeric LCD
Batteries: 2 “AA” 1.5 V (DC) alkaline included
(Note: Batteries are NOT rechargeable.)
Battery Life: 30 hours continuous typical with batteries provided
External Input:
Absolute max: -0.3 V to 5 V (DC)
Minimum: low below 1.2 V and high above 2 V (TTL compatible)
Edge: Triggers on Positive edge
Power Out: 3.0 V nominal, approx. 2.8 V @ 20 mA max
Pulse Output: 0 V to 3.3 V (DC) pulse
Same shape as External Input signal or high when internal
optics sees a reflection
Dimensions: 6.92” (17.58 cm) H x 2.4” (6.10 cm) W x 1.6” (4.06 cm) D
Weight: Approx. 7 oz. (210 g)
This product is designed to be safe for indoor use under the following
conditions (per IEC61010-1).
Installation Category II per IEC 664
Pollution Degree Level II per IEC 664
Temperature: 40 °F to 105 °F (5 °C to 40 °C)
Humidity: Maximum relative humidity of 80% for temperatures up
to 88 °F (31 °C) decreasing linearly to 50% relative
humidity at 100 °F (40 °C). Humidity non-condensing.
Specifications subject to change without notice.
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TOTALizer Setup (continued):
NONE, 1, 2or 3
OR Repeat until
desired decimal
places displayed
Unit will remember these settings (including lock on/off) even if turned off
and back on.
DONE,
then Units selected
DONE,
USE CONTACT TIP or
[wheel selected],
then Units selected
Units = COUNT: Rotational/Linear Units:
9. Enter selection
of number of
decimal places
10. Select decimal
places
11. Save and
advance
12. Exit Setup –
Ready to
measure

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5.0PREPARATION FOR MEASUREMENT
5.1 Non-Contact Preparation
For Internal operation (Red laser) or External operation
using optional Remote Optical Sensor (ROS-Red LED).
5.2 Direct Contact Preparation
For External operation ONLY using optional Remote
Contact Assembly (RCA).
1. Clean
Shaft
As small as 1/8” wide
on side or radius edge
2. Apply 1/2”
square T-5
Reflective
tape
For Small Shafts:
Select and install contact option:
1. Contact Tip (Convex tip shown.
Use Concave tip for small shafts.)
Align flats
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6. Enter
selection of
Units
7. Select Units
8. Save and
advance
Rotational: REV
Linear: INCH, FEET,
YARDS, CM, METER
Different options displayed for
Internal or External operation.
Internal or External ROS: External RCA:
COUNT
Only
OR Repeat until
desired Units
displayed
COUNT or REV Linear Units
OR
8a. Enter selection
of Wheel
8b. Select Wheel
8c. Save and
Advance
Only for Linear Units:
OR Toggles
between
10CM and
12IN
Last Wheel
selected is
displayed

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5.3 Connecting External Sensors
Plug sensor into
Input socket
Tighten screw
securely into flat
on shaft.
Remote Optical
Sensor (ROS-P)
Install with
pin in shaft
fully seated
in slot.
Tighten
screw.
2. 10 cm Wheel 3. 12 inch Wheel
OR
Remote Contact
Assembly (RCA)
(shown with optional 12 inch wheel)



In
SS
SS
S
Infrared Sensor
(IRS-P)
Magnetic Sensor
with Amplifier
(MT-190P)
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1. Turn Power
ON
2. Enter Setup
Mode
3. Enter
selection of
Mode
4. Select
TOTAL
Mode
5. Save and
advance
OR Repeat until
TOTAL displayed.
Last Mode selected
is displayed
1a. To toggle Lock On/
Off
Different messages displayed for
Internal or External operation.
Locked On
Internal or External ROS: External RCA:
EXTRN, then scrolling
message, then last
Units selected
Last Units
selected
Press and Hold
8.0 TOTALizer Mode
8.1 TOTALizer Setup

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6.0 TACHometer Mode
6.1 TACHometer Setup
1. Turn
Power
ON
2. Enter
Setup
Mode
3. Enter
selection
of Mode
4. Select
TACH
Mode
5. Save and
advance
6. Enter
selection
of Units
OR Repeat until TACH
displayed
Last Mode selected is
displayed
1a. To toggle Lock
On/Off
RPS, RPM or RPH
Last Units selected are
displayed
Locked On
Press and Hold
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Unit will remember these settings (including lock on/off) even if turned off
and back on.
DONE,
USE CONTACT TIP or
[wheel selected],
then Units selected
Min Speed
Max Speed
OR
Press and hold Lock on
11. Save and
advance
12. Exit Setup –
Ready to
measure
Measure
Recall Max
Recall Min
If unit Locked
on:
Power Off
7.2 RATE Operation
Resets Max/Min
Automatic after 90 seconds
if unit not Locked on
OR

NONE, 1, 2or 3
OR Repeat until
desired decimal
places displayed
Unit will remember these settings (including lock on/off) even if turned off
and back on.
OR Repeat until
desired Units
displayed
DONE, then Units
selected
10
7. Select Units
8. Save and
advance
9. Enter selection
of number of
decimal places
10. Select decimal
places
11. Save and
advance
12. Exit Setup –
Ready to
measure
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Rotational: C RPS,
C RPM or C RPH
Linear: IPS, IPM, IPH, FT/S, FT/M, FT/H, YPS, YPM,
YPH, MPH,CM/S, CM/M, CM/H, M/SEC, M/MIN, M/H
NONE, 1, 2or 3
OR Repeat until
desired decimal
places displayed
OR Repeat until
desired Units
displayed
8a. Enter
selection of
Wheel
8b. Select
Wheel
8c. Save and
Advance
Only for Linear Units:
Rotational Units Linear Units
OR
OR Toggles
between 10CM
and 12IN
Last Wheel
selected is
displayed
6. Enter selection
of Units
7. Select Units
8. Save and
advance
9. Enter selection
of number of
decimal places
10. Select decimal
places
RATE Setup (continued):

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Measure
Recall Max
Recall Min
If unit Locked
on:
Power OFF
Min Speed
Max Speed
Automatic after 90 seconds
if unit not Locked on
OR
Press and hold Lock on
6.2 TACHometer Operation
Resets Max/Min
OR
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1. Turn
Power
ON
2. Enter
Setup
Mode
3. Enter
selection
of Mode
4. Select
RATE
Mode
5. Save and
advance
OR Toggles between
RATE and TOTAL.
Select RATE.
Last Mode selected is
displayed
1a. To toggle Lock
On/Off
EXTRN, then scrolling
message, then last Units
selected
Locked On
7.0 RATE Mode
NOTE: External Remote Contact Assembly (RCA) must be inserted into
input socket.
7.1 RATE Setup
Press and Hold