PCE Instruments PCE-155 User manual

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Manual
Handheld Rotation Meter PCE-155
Version 1.0
Date of creation: 15/12/2014
Date of last change: 16.03.2015

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Contents
1Introduction .............................................................................................................3
1.1 General....................................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Delivery contents........................................................................................................................ 3
2Safety notes.............................................................................................................3
2.1 General safety precautions......................................................................................................... 3
2.2 Laser........................................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Qualified personnel..................................................................................................................... 3
2.4 CE conformity............................................................................................................................. 3
3Technical specification...........................................................................................4
4System description.................................................................................................4
4.1 Meter description........................................................................................................................ 4
4.2 LCD description.......................................................................................................................... 5
5Instructions..............................................................................................................6
5.1 Measurement.............................................................................................................................. 6
5.1.1 Contact-free measurement ............................................................................................................ 6
5.1.2 Contact measurement.................................................................................................................... 6
5.1.3 Installation of external sensors ...................................................................................................... 6
5.2 Tachometer mode ...................................................................................................................... 7
5.2.1 Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 7
5.2.2 Tachometer operation.................................................................................................................... 9
5.3 Speed mode ............................................................................................................................. 10
5.3.1 Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 10
5.3.2 Use............................................................................................................................................... 13
5.4 Summing mode ........................................................................................................................ 15
5.4.1 Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 15
5.4.2 Use............................................................................................................................................... 18
5.5 Timer mode .............................................................................................................................. 19
5.5.1 Settings ........................................................................................................................................ 19
5.5.2 Use............................................................................................................................................... 21
5.6 Perform measurements............................................................................................................ 22
5.6.1 Contact-free measurements ........................................................................................................ 22
5.6.2 Contact measurements................................................................................................................ 23
5.7 Input / Output............................................................................................................................ 23
5.8 Batteries.................................................................................................................................... 24
6Disposal.................................................................................................................25
7Contact...................................................................................................................25
7.1 PCE Instruments UK ................................................................................................................ 25
7.2 PCE Americas .......................................................................................................................... 25

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1Introduction
1.1 General
Thank you for purchasing a PCE-155 handheld rotation meter from PCE Instruments.
This rotation meter is a multifunctional device to measure speed and summation. Furthermore it can be
used to measure time. It is possible to estimate those parameters in rpm, inch, feet, miles, yards,
centimetres and metres. The meter measures rotations of up to 200000 rpm. All readings are indicated on
a well-readable display. Different sockets allow the use of external sensors or external display units. In
order to ensure that you are able to work with the handheld rotation meter perfectly, please pay attention
to this manual and its safety instructions.
1.2 Delivery contents
1 x PCE-155 rotation meter, 1 x manual
2Safety notes
2.1 General safety precautions
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. There is no
warranty of damages or injuries caused by non-observance of the manual.
Caution:
This device emits a CLASS 3R laser beam. Avoid direct contact with the laser beam. The use of
optical equipment such as glasses may increase hazards.
Attention:
The laser beam must never be pointed directly at other people or animals.
Attention:
Only use the device within the prescribed fields of use. Read the manual carefully and stick to it.
This manual is published by PCE Instruments without any guarantee.
We expressly refer to our general guarantee terms, they can be found in our general terms of business.
If you have any questions please contact PCE Instruments.
2.2 Laser
The instrument comes with a CLASS 3R laser. Avoid eye contact!!! The laser is classified according to
IEC-60852-1:2001.
2.3 Qualified personnel
Only qualified personnel may operate and maintain the rotation meter according to the technical
specifications. Qualified personnel are persons who are familiar with the setup, installation and use of the
instrument. In addition to that they need to have the qualification to operate and maintain this product.
Unqualified personnel may cause further hazards.
2.4 CE conformity
The handheld rotation meter complies with the common CE regulations and may only be used within the
industrial area.

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3Technical specification
Display
Alphanumerical LCD with 5 digits
Summarizer
1 … 200.000
Accuracy
Optical detection: ± 0,01 % of the shown value
contact sensor: ± 0,05 % of the shown value (rpm)
Resolution
0,001 … 10 rpm (depending on the measuring
area)
Operational area
5 cm … 8 m, ± 70 °
Internal storage capacity
MAX / MIN of the last measurement
Power supply
Two 1,5 V “AA” Batteries
Casing
ABS plastic with rubberized sides
Dimensions
175 x 61 x 41 mm
Sensor connection
Via jack plug
Operating conditions
-5 … +40 °C; 5 … 80 % r.h.
Weight
~ 210 g
Optional accessory
4System description
4.1 Meter description
5 6
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1. Battery compartment
2. Belt clip
3. Start / reset
4. Tripod socket (on the bottom of the device)
5. MIN / down
6. LCD
7. Menu / lock / select
8. MAX / up
4.2 LCD description
Indicator of activation. Flashes when an input signal is detected. When dealing with higher
frequencies, the indicator will appear constantly.
Indication of a low battery status. The batteries need to be replaced.
Multiplication with the factor of 10. Indicates that the measurement is 10 times higher than the
displayed value.
LASER indicator. The laser beam is activated when this indicator flashes.
Blocking mode. The device is used for long-term measurements when this indicator appears.

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5Instructions
5.1 Measurement
5.1.1 Contact-free measurement
The contact-free measurement can be performed internally (by m of the laser) or externally (by applying
an optical sensor to the instrument).
Clean the shaft.
Apply the reflexion tape.
For small shafts, a small piece of reflexion tape can be used.
5.1.2 Contact measurement
In order to perform contact measurements, use the indented adaptor (RCA).
5.1.3 Installation of external sensors
Insert the connector of the sensor into this socket. Either use the contact adaptor,
an optical sensor or a magnetic sensor with an amplifier.

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5.2 Tachometer mode
5.2.1 Settings
1. Switch on the device
The last measurement will be displayed.
1a. To toggle: Press and hold the button.
Device is locked.
2. Activate setup mode
3. Go to mode selection
4. Choose tachometer mode (TACH)
OR Repeat until TACH shows up.

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5. Save and continue
6. Go to parameter selection
7. Choose your parameter
OR Repeat until the desired parameter is displayed.
8. Save and continue
9. Go to the area where you can select the position of the decimal point
10. Select the decimal point
OR Repeat until the desired position is displayed.

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11. Save and continue
12. Leave setup mode
The handheld rotation meter remembers all settings (including the locking function) when being switched
off and on again.
5.2.2 Tachometer operation
5.2.2.1 Measurement
OR
Press and hold Lock
5.2.2.2 Call up the maximum value
Max. speed

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5.2.2.3 Call up the minimum value
Min. speed
5.2.2.4 In case the device is locked
Reset max. / min. value
5.2.2.5 Switch off the device
or make use of the auto power off function after 90 seconds of inactivity.
5.3 Speed mode
5.3.1 Settings
Attention: For this mode the external adaptor needs to be connected.
1. Switch on the device
”EXTRN”, then rolling message, then last
chosen parameter

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1a. To toggle: Press and hold the button in order to set / delete the locking function
Press and hold Locked
2. Go to setup mode
3. Go to mode selection
The last chosen mode will be displayed.
4. Choose speed mode (RATE)
Switches between RATE and TOTAL.
5. Save and continue

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6. Go to parameter selection
Choose between CRPS, CRPM or CRPH.
7. Choose the parameter
Repeat until the desired parameter is displayed.
8. Save and continue
Rotating units Linear units
8a. (Linear units only): Area to choose the measurement wheel
Last chosen measurement wheel will be displayed.
8b. Choose the measurement wheel
OR Switches between 10CM and 12IN.
8c. Save and continue

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9. Go to the area where you can select the position of the decimal point
Select “NONE”, “1”, “2” or “3”.
10. Select the decimal point
OR Repeat until the decimal point is displayed.
11. Save and continue
12. Leave setup mode and start your measurements
The handheld rotation meter remembers all settings (including locking function) when being switched off
and on again.
5.3.2 Use
5.3.2.1 Measurement
OR
Press and hold Lock

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5.3.2.2 Retrieve the maximum value
Max. speed
5.3.2.3 Retrieve the maximum value
Min. speed
5.3.2.4 In case the device is locked
Reset max. / min. value.
5.3.2.5 Switch off the device
or make use of the auto power off function after 90 seconds of inactivity.

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5.4 Summing mode
5.4.1 Settings
1. Switch on the device
Different messages for external or internal use are displayed.
Internal use or external sensor:
The last parameters that were chosen are displayed.
External measuring module:
“EXTRN”, then rolling message, then last chosen parameter.
2. Go to setup mode
3. Go to mode selection
The last chosen mode will be displayed.

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4. Choose summing-mode (TOTAL)
OR Repeat until TOTAL is displayed.
5. Save and continue
6. Go to parameter selection
Different messages for external or internal use are displayed.
Internal use or external sensor:
count only (COUNT)
External measuring module:
rotating measurement (REV)
linear: INCH, FEET, YARDS, CM, METRES
7. Choose the parameter
OR Repeat until the desired parameter is displayed

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8. Save and continue
OR
COUNT OR REV linear
8a. (Linear measurements / parameters only): Area to choose the measurement wheel
Last chosen measurement wheel will be displayed.
8b. Choose the measurement wheel
OR Switches between 10CM and 12IN.
8c. Save and continue
9. Go to the area where you can select the position of the decimal point
Select “NONE”,”1”,”2” or “3”.
10. Select the decimal point
OR Repeat until the decimal point is displayed.

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11. Save and continue
12. Leave setup mode and start your measurements
The handheld rotation meter remembers all settings (including locking function) when being switched off
and on again.
5.4.2 Use
5.4.2.1 Measurement
OR
Press and hold Lock
5.4.2.2 Retrieve the maximum value
Max. speed
5.4.2.3 Retrieve the minimum value
Min. speed

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5.4.2.4 In case the device is locked
Reset max. / min. value
5.4.2.5 Switch off the device
or make use of the auto power off function after 90 seconds of inactivity.
5.5 Timer mode
5.5.1 Settings
1. Switch on the device
The last chosen parameters are displayed.
1a. To toggle: Press and hold the button in order to set the locking function
Press and hold Locked

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2. Go to setup-mode
3. Go to mode selection
The last chosen mode will be displayed.
4. Choose timer mode (TIMER)
OR Repeat until “TIMER”is displayed.
5. Save and continue
6. Go to timer selection
Choose MAN or AUTO.
7. Choose the timer
OR Switch between MAN and AUTO.