PCE Health and Fitness DT 50 User manual

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PCE-DT 50 Tachometer
User Manual
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Last change: 14 July 2020
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Contents
1Safety notes........................................................................................... 1
2Specifications........................................................................................2
2.1 Technical specifications ................................................................................................... 2
2.2 Delivery contents.............................................................................................................. 2
3System description............................................................................... 3
3.1 Device.............................................................................................................................. 3
3.2 Display description........................................................................................................... 3
4Operation ............................................................................................... 4
5.1 Switching the meter on and off:............................................................................................ 4
5.2 Measurement....................................................................................................................... 4
5.3 Hold function........................................................................................................................ 4
5.4 Max/Min/Avg measured value.............................................................................................. 4
5.5 Switching the backlight on and off........................................................................................ 4
5.6 Auto measurement function................................................................................................. 4
5.7 Recording function............................................................................................................... 4
5.8 Measuring interval in recording mode.................................................................................. 4
5.9 Battery................................................................................................................................. 5
5Warranty.................................................................................................5
6Disposal ................................................................................................. 5

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1 Safety notes
Please read this manual carefully and completely before you use the device for the first time. The
device may only be used by qualified personnel and repaired by PCE Instruments personnel.
Damage or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual are excluded from our liability and
not covered by our warranty.
•The device must only be used as described inthis instructionmanual. If used otherwise,
this can cause dangerous situations for the user and damage to the meter.
•The instrument may only be used if the environmental conditions (temperature, relative
humidity, …) are within the ranges stated in the technical specifications. Do not expose
the device to extreme temperatures, direct sunlight, extreme humidity or moisture.
•Do not expose the device to shocks or strong vibrations.
•The case should only be opened by qualified PCE Instruments personnel.
•Never use the instrument when your hands are wet.
•You must not make any technical changes to the device.
•The appliance should only be cleaned with a damp cloth. Use only pH-neutral cleaner,
no abrasives or solvents.
•The device must only be used with accessories from PCE Instruments or equivalent.
•Before each use, inspect the case for visible damage. If any damage is visible, do not
use the device.
•Do not use the instrument in explosive atmospheres.
•The measurement range as stated in the specifications must not be exceeded under
any circumstances.
•Non-observance of the safety notes can cause damage to the device and injuries to
the user.
We do not assume liability for printing errors or any other mistakes in this manual.
We expressly point to our general guarantee terms which can be found in our general terms of
business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments. The contact details can be found at
the end of this manual.

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2 Specifications
2.1 Technical specifications
Measurement range
2.5 ... 99,999 rpm (RPM)
Measurement accuracy
± 0.02% + 1 digit
Resolution
2.5 ... 999 rpm: 0.1 rpm
1000 ... 99,999 rpm: 1 rpm
Measuring distance
50 ... 500 mm / 2 ... 19.7 in
Measuring rate
0.5s (over 120 rpm)
Storage
60 individual data storage
Automatic shutdown
After 20 s
Power supply
9V block battery
Operating conditions
0 ... 50°C / 32 ... 122°F, 10 ... 90% rh
Storage conditions
-10 ... 60°C / 14 ... 140°F, 10 ... 75% rh
Dimensions
145 x 90 x 35 mm / 5.7 x 3.5 x 1.4 in
Weight
Approx. 120 g / < 1 lb incl. battery
2.2 Delivery contents
1 x Tachometer PCE-DT 50
1 x 9V block battery
1 x User manual
1 x reflective tape approx. 20 cm

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3 System description
3.1 Device
1. Laser
2. Measuring/trigger key
3. LC display
4. Product name
5. Display backlight
6. On/off key
7. Auto key
8. Max/Min/Avg key
9. Recording key
10. Battery compartment
3.2 Display description
1. Measurement indicator
2. HOLD icon
3. Laser icon
4. Battery level indicator
5. MAX/MIN/average value
6. Measured value
7. Measuring unit
8. Number of data recordings
9. Automatic mode
10. Recording icon
11. Data view

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4 Operation
5.1 Switching the meter on and off:
•Press the on/off key (6) to switch on the unit.
•After approx. 20 s without use, the device switches off automatically.
•Press the on/off key (6) to switch off the unit.
5.2 Measurement
•Apply approx. 1-2 cm reflective tape to the test object that is not yet rotating.
•A bright environment has a negative effect on the reflection and the measurement
result. Therefore, if necessary, shade the area to be measured and avoid direct
sunlight.
•For a measurement, press the measuring/trigger key (2) and point the laser at the
rotating object.
•Be careful! Rotating components are dangerous!
5.3 Hold function
•The instrument automatically switches to the hold function after the measurement.
5.4 Max/Min/Avg measured value
•Press the Max button (8) once to read the maximum value of the measurement.
•Press the Max button (8) twice to read the minimum value.
•Press the Max button (8) three times to read the average value (AVG).
5.5 Switching the backlight on and off
•Press the backlight key (5) to switch on the display backlight.
•Press the backlight key (5) again to switch off the display backlight.
5.6 Auto measurement function
•Press the auto key (7) to start an automatic measurement. Press the key again to exit
Auto mode.
•Note: The laser is permanently active in auto mode, the trigger key (2) does not need
to be pressed.
5.7 Recording function
•In Auto mode, press the REC key (9) to start recording.
•A maximum of 60 measured values can be stored.
•Press the REC key (9) again to pause the measurement.
5.8 Measuring interval in recording mode
•Press and hold the REC key (9) and turn on the power to set the recording interval.
•While holdingdown the REC key (9), press the backlight key (5) to decreasethe interval
time or the auto key to increase the time.
•The time interval can be set from 1-99 s.

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5.9 Battery
•If the meter does not turn on or the battery indicator is lit, replace the 9 V battery as
soon as possible.
•To do this, press the arrow icon of the battery compartment and slide it down. After
inserting a new battery, close the cover again. Make sure the polarity is correct.
5 Warranty
You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here:
https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.
6 Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament
applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste.
They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose.
In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use
them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law.
For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with
your local waste regulations.
If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.

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