REED R7100 User manual

Photo-Contact
Tachometer
Instruction
Manual
R7100
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................... 3
Product Quality
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Safety ............................................................................................................ 3
Features
......................................................................................................... 3
Specications
................................................................................................ 4
Included
......................................................................................................... 5
Instrument Description .................................................................................. 5
Operating Instructions
................................................................................6-9
Applying Reflective Marking Tape ......................................................... 6
Photo Measurements ............................................................................... 6
Contact Measurements
............................................................................ 6
Surface Speed Measurements
................................................................. 7
Memory Recall ......................................................................................... 7
Accessing Maximum, Minimum and Last Values
..............................7-8
Accessing Stored Measurements
........................................................ 9
Battery Replacement..................................................................................... 9
Accessories and Replacement Parts ............................................................ 9
Applications
................................................................................................. 10
Product Care ............................................................................................... 10
Product Warranty ........................................................................................ 10
Product Disposal and Recycling ................................................................. 11
Product Support.......................................................................................... 11
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your REED R7100 Photo-Contact Tachom-
eter. Please read the following instructions carefully before using your
instrument. By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will
provide years of reliable service.
Product Quality
This product has been manufactured in an ISO9001 facility and has been
calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet stated product
specications. If a certicate of calibration is required please contact the
nearest authorized REED distributor or authorized Service Center. Please
note an additional fee for this service will apply.
Safety
Never attempt to repair or modify your instrument. Dismantling your
product, other than for the purpose of replacing batteries, may cause
damage that will not be covered under the manufacturer’s warranty.
Servicing should only be provided by an authorized service center .
Features
• Dualfunctionunitwithbothcontactandnon-contactcapabilities
• ProvidesfastandaccurateRPM(revolutionspermin)measurementsof
rotatingobjectsandsurfacespeedmeasurementsm/min(metersper
min)withincludedcontactadapters
• Built-inlaserpointeridentiestargetarea
• Internalmemoryrecallsmaximum,minimumvaluesaswellaslast
value stored
• LargeLCDdisplayandlowbatteryindicator
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Specifications
RPMRange(Contact): 0.5to19,999
RPMRange(Photo): 2.5to99,999
SurfaceSpeedRange: 0.05to1,999.9m/min
Resolution: Photo:0.1RPM(≤999.9)/1RPM(>1000)
 Contact:0.1RPM(≤999.9)/1RPM(>1000)
Surface:0.01m/min(≤99.99)/0.1m/min(>100)
BasicAccuracy: ±(0.05%+1dgt.)
General Specifications
VisibleIndicator: Yes(Laser)
TargetDistance: 1.6'(500mm)(Photo)
ResponseTime: <1sec
SamplingTime: 0.8sec(over60RPM)
DisplaySize/Type: 5DigitLCDDisplay
AutoShut-off: Yes
InternalMemory: Max,MinandLast
LaserClass: ClassIII
LowBatteryIndicator: Yes
PowerSupply: 4xAAbatteries
ProductCertications: CE
OperatingTemperature: 32to122°F(0to50°C)
StorageTemperature: -4to140°F(-20to60°C)
OperatingHumidity: 10to90%
Dimensions: 8.3x2.9x1.5"(210x74x37mm)
Weight: 7.9oz(224g)
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Included
• ReectiveTape
• LargeandSmallConeTipAdapters
• FunnelAdapter
• WheelAdapter
• Batteries
• MountingScrews
• HardCarryingCase
Instrument Description
1. Surface Wheel Adapter
2. ShaftExtensionwith
LargeConeAdapter
3. Contact Adapter
4. LaserSensor
(fornon-contactmeasurement)
5. MeasureButton
6. Function Switch
7. MemoryRecallButton
8. LCDDisplay
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Operating Instructions
Applying Reflective Marking Tape
1. Cutandpeeltheadhesivetapeprovidedintoapproximately0.5"
(12mm)squares.
2. Applyonesquaretoeachrotationshaft.
3. Thenon-reectiveareamustalwaysbegreaterthanthereectivearea.
4. Iftheshaftisnormallyreective,itmustbecoveredwithblacktape
orblackpaintbeforeattachingreectivetape.
5. The shaft surface must be clean and smooth before applying the
reectivetape.
Photo Measurements
1. Applyasmallpieceofreectivetapetotheobjectbeingmeasured.
2. Slidethefunctionswitchtothe"rpmphoto"position.
3. PresstheMeasurebuttonandalignthevisiblelightbeamwiththe
applied target.
Contact Measurements
1. Slidethefunctionswitchtothe"rpmcontact"position.
2. InstalltheproperRPMadapterforyourapplicationontheshaft.
3. PresstheMeasurebuttonwhilelightlypressingtherpmadapter
against the center opening of a rotating shaft.
4. ReleasetheMeasurebuttonwhenthereadingstabilizes
(approx.2seconds).
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Surface Speed Measurements
1. Slidethefunctionswitchtothe"m/mincontact"position.
2. Installthesurfacewheeladapterontheinstrument.
3. PresstheMeasurebuttonwhilelightlypressingthesurfacewheel
against the surface being measured.
4. ReleasetheMeasurebuttonwhenthedisplayreadingstabilizes
(approx.2seconds).
NOTE:Iftheinsidepartofthewheelisused(asshowninthe
picture),measurementsarerequiredtobemultipliedby0.9
for an accurate measurement. This will not be the case when
using the outside part of the wheel.
Memory Recall
Accessing Maximum, Minimum and Last Values
Themaximum,minimumandlastvaluesobtainedpriortoreleasingthe
Measurebuttonwillautomaticallybestoredinmemory.
IMPORTANT NOTE: All stored values will be erased from memory the
nexttimetheMeasurebuttonispressed.
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Display
Reading
Max Value
Min Value
Last Value
Measuring Time
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Todisplaythesevalues,followthestepsbelow:
1. Press and hold the MEM button once. A value is displayed followed
bythe"UP"symbol,whichrepresentsthemaximumvalue.
2. ReleasetheMEM button.
3. Press and hold the MEM button again. A second value is displayed
followedbythe"dn"symbol,whichrepresentstheminimumvalue.
4. Release the MEM button.
5. Press and hold the MEM button again. A third value is displayed
followedbythe"LA"symbol,whichrepresentsthelastvalue.
6. Release the MEM button.
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Max Value
DIGITAL TACHOMETER
Min Value
Last Value
RPM
DIGITAL TACHOMETER
RPM
DIGITAL TACHOMETER
RPM
DIGITAL TACHOMETER
RPM
DIGITAL TACHOMETER
RPM
DIGITAL TACHOMETER
RPM
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Accessing Stored Measurements
The meter has the capability of storing up to 64 values during a single
measuringperiod.Inordertorecallthesevalues,followthestepsbelow:
1. Press the MEM button four times and hold it down.
2. Themeterwillbegintocountdownfrom20to1RPMindicatingitis
compiling the stored values.
3. Once the countdown is completed, a total of the values stored
willdisplayas"AnXX",whereasXXwillbethenumberofstored
measurements.
4. Press the MEM button repeatedly to scroll through each stored value.
Battery Replacement
1. WhenthebottomleftcorneroftheLCDdisplays the batteries
should be replaced.
2. OpentheBatteryCoverlocatedonthebackofmeterandremove
the batteries.
3. Replace with 4 new AA batteries, check that the polarization is
correct and reinstall the cover.
Accessories and Replacement Parts
ST-TIPLLargeConeAdapter
ST-TIP Cone Adapter
ST-FUNNEL Funnel Adapter
ST-SHAFTShaftExtensionAdapter
ST-WHEEL Surface Wheel Adapter
RT100ReectiveTapeforTachometers
CA-05A Soft Carrying Case
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Applications
• Identifyissueswithrotationalequipmentsuchas:Conveyors,Turbines,
Compressors, Fans and Blowers.
• AutomatedAssemblyandProductionLines
Product Care
Tokeepyourinstrumentingoodworkingorderwerecommendthefollowing:
• Storeyourproductinaclean,dryplace.
• Changethebatteryasneeded.
• Ifyourinstrumentisn’tbeingusedforaperiodofonemonthorlonger
please remove the battery.
• Cleanyourproductandaccessorieswithbiodegradablecleaner.Donot
spraythecleanerdirectlyontheinstrument.Useonexternalpartsonly.
Product Warranty
REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects
inmaterialorworkmanshipforaperiodofone(1)yearfromdateof
shipment. During the warranty period, REED Instruments will repair or
replace, at no charge, products or parts of a product that proves to be
defective because of improper material or workmanship, under normal
use and maintenance. REED Instruments total liability is limited to repair
or replacement of the product. REED Instruments shall not be liable for
damages to goods, property, or persons due to improper use or through
attemptstoutilizetheinstrumentunderconditionswhichexceedthe
designed capabilities. In order to begin the warranty service process,
pleasecontactusbyphoneat1-877-849-2127orbyemailat
[e-mail] to discuss the claim and determine the appro-
priate steps to process the warranty.
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