DT-900 Manual - NIDEC
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1. 21 DT 900 6 Holster Padded 22 4 DT 900 4 Handle Pad Replacement DT 900 5 Carrying Case for DT 900 Can be purchased with two batterv pack Mode Displays Message K Low Battery indicator needs recharging Although the LOW BATT Stroboscope will continue to flash it is recommended that you charge the battery when this message appears Approximately 1200 0 2 5 hours of continuos use per charge External Mode automatically look for an external source of signal If source is found LED power indicator will light up Ext Mode green otherwise it will be red and the message input no input appears Maximum 12 500 FPM Minimum 15 FPM If max value is exceeded the strobe will stop flashing but the clock source frequency will continue to be displayed Tachometer Mode automatically look for an external source TachMode of signal If source 1s found LED power indicator will light up green otherwise it will be red and the message input no input appears Maximum 99 rpm and the minimum is 15 rpm 29 Application Pictures ROTATIONAL SPEED OF SHAFT WITH THE USEOF AN INDICATOR MARK YOU CAN FREEZE AND CHECK THE SPEED OF A MOVING SHAFT 24 DRILL INSPECTION RPM CHAIN INSPECTION RPM 25 ROTATIONAL SPEED OF MOTOR GAP INPSECTION OF AND STATOR THIS IS GOOD FOR QC QA NOISE REDUCTION AND ISPECTION OF DAMAGE DUE TO UNBALANCE SPACING 26 Group Company2. MEN The phono connector is 3 5mm in diameter size Stereotype tip it is the signal output from the strobe and ring is the signal input to the strobe Check Diagram Above Electrically the signals are TTL logic levels 0 5 V swing high impedance Adjusting Flash Rate 1 After powering on the strobe you can adjust the flash rate in 2 ways e Use the central dial to spin to the desired rate e Usethe x2 and 2 buttons to increase or decrease the rate 2 Turn the dial counter clockwise to decrease the flash rate Turn the dial clockwise to increase the flash rate Flash step is 0 5 flash per turn of the knob 3 The faster you turn the dial the faster the rate will change 4 Press the x2 button to double the current flash rate For example if the strobe 15 set to 1000 FPM pressing the x2 button will change the rate to 2000 FPM 5 Press the 2 button to reduce the flash rate in half For example if the strobe is set at 5000 FPM pressing the 2 button will change the rate to 2500 FPM 10 6 Ifthe x2 or 2 buttons are pressed and the calculated rate is beyond the range of 40 12 500 FPM the flash rate will be set to the limit of the strobe For example if the strobe 15 set to 8000 FPM pressing the x2 button will change the rate to 12 500 FPM NOTE The DT900 is only limited to the following FPM Max Flash 12 500 FPM Min Flash 40 FPM Internal Triggering Mode Min Flash 15 FPM Ex
3. Information Sue 5mm Signal input Ti Signal Output Ground Lower end of the Jack 20 SPECIFICATIONS Flash Rate Range 40 12 500 Flashes Per Minute FPM Flash Rate Accuracy 0 5 FPM or 0 01 of reading whichever is greater Flash Setling Resolution 0 1 FPM for 100 to 9999 FPM 1 FPM for 10 000 to 12 500 FPM Flash Tube Xenon 10W user replaceable Flash Tube Life 100 Million Flashes Flash Duration 9 15 usec Light Power 154 mJoules per flash Battery rechargeable removeable Battery Capacity 2 6 AmpHr Battery Charge Time 2 4 hours using supplied AC adapter Run Time per Charge 2 5 hours at 1600 FPM 1 25 hours at 3200 FPM Battery Charger AC Input 115 VAC 50 60 Hz Display 8 character by 2 line LCD alphanumeric Display Update continuous Display Resolution 0 1 FPM for 100 to 9999 FPM 1 FPM for 10 000 to 12 500 FPM Timebase Crystal oscillator 100 ppm accuracy Controls Power multiply by 2 divide by 2 phase shift external trigger External Trigger Input 0 5V TTL type via stereo phono jack Exil Trigger to Flash Delay 5 usec maximum Clock output 0 5V TTL type signal via stereo phono jack Color Industrial Cool Grey Housing Impact amp oil resistant polycarbonate Accessories DT 900 4 HANDLE PAD REPLACEMENT DT 900 5 PLASTIC CARRYING CASE DT 900 6 HOLSTER PADDED DT 900 8 UNIVERSAL AC ADAPTER WITH WORLD PLUGS
4. standing still With a slight adjustment movement can be viewed in apparent slow motion which enables the operator or observer to study the process in action All Shimpo Stroboscopes can also measure rotational RPM or reciprocating strokes per minute speeds with the same high precision as with an electronic digital tachometer To measure true revolutions per minute RPM l Mark the object to be measured by either visually noting an inherent distinguishing characteristic such as a label scratch etc or physically marking the object with a small piece of tape pencil mark etc Turn power switch on Adjust flash rate from highest Flash per minute FPM downward The true RPM can be noted once the action appears frozen and the first single image of the mark appears see diagram below for further explanation To verify RPM reading press 2 A single image should appear again PAW 4 TIMES 3 TIMES 2 TIMES QO 1 TIME 1 2 TIME 1 3 TIME Internal Triggering Mode To use the DT 900 stroboscope in internal triggering mode 1 2 4 Turn power switch Press MODE button and the power indicator will light up the tachometer is default to internal mode Unless there are sensors connected to the external signal connector the display will show EST Mode No Signal Press mode again to select TachMode then press mode again for Internal mode Aim light beam at object under observation T
5. tabs on the sides of the DT 900 Techstrobe to release the battery Always remove the battery from the DT 900 Techstrobe before charging Tab release for rechargeable battery pack 3 Insert AC adapter charger plug into the strobe receptacle CAUTION Charge the unit only with the Shimpo provided AC adapter charger 15 4 The LED indicator on the handle will light up indicating the battery is charging Normal charging time is within 2 to 4 hours It is strongly recommended charging the battery fully before using Red LED light will turn off after the battery is fully charge 5 NOTE The adapter charger may NOT be used as a power supply to power the strobe continuously If the LED 15 flashing when the charger is plugged into the battery it means that the battery has been discharged below its safe charging level The charger will attempt to recover the battery by trickle charging If it is successful the charger will continue with the regular charge time otherwise it will continue flashing If this happens you may need to replace your battery pack LED Indicator 16 Troubleshooting FPM reading 15 displayed but unit is not flashing Flash tube may need to be replaced See Flash tube replacement section Stroboscope is in external trigger mode with no flash Check flash tube Check Sensor Check wire continuity Check phono connector wiring see phono connector section possible loose connection Strobos
6. A Tradition Excellence A Aider Group Company SHIMPO INSTRUMENTS INN n DN INN Warranty LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY Shimpo Instruments warrants to the original purchaser of new products only that this product shall be free from defects in workmanship and materials under normal use and proper maintenance for one year from the date of original purchase This warranty shall not be effective if the product has been subject to overload misuse negligence or accident or if the product has been repaired or altered outside of Shimpo Instruments s authorized control in any respect which in Shimpo Instruments s judgment adversely affects its condition or operation DISCLAIMER OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES The foregoing warranty constitutes the SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY and Shimpo Instruments hereby disclaims all other warranties expressed statutory or implied applicable to the product including but not limited to all implied warranties of merchantability and fitness LIMITATION OF REMEDY Under this warranty Shimpo Instruments SOLE OBLIGATION SHALL BE TO REPAIR O
7. R REPLACE the defective product or part at Shimpo Instruments option Shimpo Instruments reserves the right to satisfy warranty obligation in full by reimbursing Buyer for all payments made to Shimpo Instruments whereupon title shall pass to Shimpo Instruments upon acceptance of return goods To obtain warranty service Purchaser must obtain Shimpo Instruments s authorization before returning the product properly repackaged freight pre paid to Shimpo Instruments INDEMNIFICATION amp LIMITATION OF DAMAGES Buyer agrees to indemnify and hold Shimpo Instruments harmless from and against all claims and damages imposed upon or incurred directly or indirectly from Buyer s failure to perform or satisfy any of the terms described herein In no event shall Shimpo Instruments liable for injuries of any nature involving the product including incidental or consequential damages to person or property any economic loss or loss of use MERGER CLAUSE Any statements made by the Seller s representative do not constitute warranties except to the extent that they also appear in writing This writing constitutes the entire and final expression of the parties agreement Copyright Nidec Shimpo America Corporation 2000 All rights reserved Product specifications are subject to change without notice NIDEC SHIMPO AMERICA CORPORATION 1701 Glenlake Avenue Itasca IL 60143 USA e Phone 800 237 7079 e Fax 630 924 0342 www shimpoinst com e info shi
8. SHIMPO INSTRUMENTS OTHER FINE LINE OF PRODUCTS COMBINATION OF CONTACT AND NON CONTACT HEAVY DUTY Handheld Tachometers Strobos copes Panel Mount Tachometers Panel Mount Counters censors Flex Arm 55 300 Strobe Guard STROBOSCOPE 27 Group Company SHIMPO INSTRUMENTS Why F e be a F a wf Digital Force Gauges Mechanical Farce Gauges Motorized Test Stands Manual Test Stands Attachments J4ccessories Sotware 28 29 NIDEC SHIMPO AMERICA CORPORATION 1701 Glenlake Avenue Itasca IL 60143 USA e Phone 800 237 7079 Fax 630 924 0342 www shimpoinst cam s info shimpoinst com
9. bject with short duration flashes An indicator or reference point such as a small tape or paint mark can be visually rotated in any direction depending on the phase angle and flash rate it is subjected into The Shimpo DT 900 Techstrobe has many of the same capabilities as our DT 300 and DT 700 series stroboscopes without the size these capabilities are incorporated in this unit so as to enjoy these features with the mere touch of a button Check diagram of the parts overview to gain familiarity with this strobe DESCRIPTION OF 5 Power Button Adjustment Dial Flash rate divided 2 Mode Control lt K Flash rate multiplied X2 Battery Pack Rechargeable Easy tab for Battery Pack removal External triggering connector Strobe Battery Pack Separated DST TIET TER TEE TE TE pete Et pede eed EST al ET am diti il 1 BSG Eg OPERATION Mounting Stroboscope To mount the strobe on a tripod or any other mounting surface use screw 1 4 20unc length 6mm or shorter for the tripod screw hole on the bottom Mounting Screw Hole 1 4 x 20unc True RPM Measurement Shimpo Stroboscopes are DUAL function instruments that give the operator the illusion of stopped motion where in actuality the equipment under observation is in a moving state By adjusting the flash rate equipment in motion appears to be
10. bleshooting section If this fails to remedy the problem contact your nearest dealer DT 900 handheld stroboscope operates at HIGH VOLTAGE inside the lamp and the electronic compartment Please disconnect battery prior to lamp replacement Direct view of the lamp may trigger epileptic seizure Eye damage may result in improper use of the lamp please use best judgement in using this equipment Damage due to the use of other AC adapter beside the one provided will void the warranty Kindly make sure that your AC adapter is Shimpo approved Remove battery pack prior to recharging Do not use the adapter as an external source for the techstrobe It is recommended that the battery be charged when the Low Batt indicator flashes on display This is to prolong the life of your battery SERVICING AND REPAIR This equipment is free of defects prior to shipment each strobe is tested and checked to guarantee proper operation Repairs beyond changing the lamp and battery pack should be performed by a qualified Shimpo technician This limited warranty period is one year from date of acquisition with proof of purchase Unit should be used in context with its design Modification and misuse will void the warranty For inquiries and repair please contact Shimpo Instruments at 800 842 1479 Authorization number must be obtained to properly document repairs and warranty issues Returns made without prior authorization maybe refused Nidec Shimpo Ame
11. cope is in internal trigger mode no flash Check flash tube Check battery and recharge if needed Stroboscope will not turn on completely Check Battery it may need to be charged The DT 900 Techstrobe may have reached Max Flash Rate triggering auto shutoff feature The DT 900 Techstrobe will shutoff after 60 seconds if no buttons are pressed or the dial knob is not turned If the Max Flash rate is reached allow a couple of minutes to make adjustments Allow the unit to cool down if unit turns off due to high flash rate and continuous operation Red LED flashing from Battery while charging Continue charging the battery has been drained below its safe charging level Observe the LED indicator it should stop flashing after a couple of minutes if flashing does not stop charger can not recover battery by trickle charging A replacement is needed IMPORTANT Remove battery pack prior to charging Warranty 1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY See enclosed warranty card with the DT 900 Techstrobe for details 17 Appendix Dimensions Battery Pack Dimensions are in Inches unless otherwise specified 18 Dimensions DT 900 Dimensions with Battery Pack Dimensions are in Inches unless otherwise specified Pow 3 250 SCALE 1 000 3 250 Phono Connector DT 900 Common Signal Output GND Signal input ah Signal Input Common GND Signal Output acas a6 Phono Jack
12. efore attempting to replace the bulb Pry opening with screwdriver Protective Lens 13 1 Remove the front lens from the strobe by inserting the of a pen screwdriver or similar device into one of the vent holes Gently pry the lens out Be careful not to damage the edge of the lens Pry each side out one by one until the lens can be removed FLASH TUBE LENS CLEAR 2 NOTE The reflector does not need to be removed to replace the bulb It should remain in place 3 Protect the bulb from any oil or residue by using a piece of cloth between your fingers and the bulb Grasp and pull the bulb to remove it 4 Handle the new bulb with a piece of cloth Insert the new bulb in the connector by pressing it in place Be sure to orient the red dot on the bulb connector with the red dot on the strobe connector If the bulb is inserted backwards it will fail to operate as specified 5 Ensure the bulb is centered in the reflector 6 Re install the protective lens Line up the four tabs of the lens with the four slots of the strobe Insert one tab in place and then press the lens back into the strobe so that the remaining tabs snap into place 14 Charging the Battery If the battery is low the stroboscope will not turn on completely and the display will eventually disappear It is recommended to recharge the battery once the message LOW BATT flash on screen Charge battery as follows 1 Turn power off 2 Pushthe two
13. he optimal distance between the strobe and moving object is approximately 2 feet Measure RPM by turning the dial to adjust the flashing rate to the rotational speed of the object NOTE To achieve a particular RPM or FPM quickly use the x2 or 2 switches and then the dial for fine tuning External Triggering Mode To use the DT 900 stroboscope in external triggering mode l Firmly plug in external sensor This unit accepts TTL Logic high of 5V and low of Turn power switch on Press MODE button to select External Mode option Power indicator will light up and automatically detect the presence of an external source of signal otherwise the indicator will lit up to red to indicate absence of external source of signal FPM Flash indicator will flash in correspondence with input signal The input signal will be displayed as FPM Flash per Minute Check Appendix for Additional Information External Mode automatically look for an external source of signal If source is found LED power indicator will light up Ext Mode green otherwise it will be red and the message input no input appears Maximum 12 500 FPM Minimum 15 FPM If max value is exceeded the strobe will stop flashing but the clock source frequency will continue to be displayed Phono Style Connector Information Signal Output e SND Signal Input fr Signal Input Common P GND Fd Signal Output ar
14. lay the frequency of the signal source connected to it l To use the tachometer mode power the strobe and press the Mode button until TachMode is displayed Connect a signal source to the external signal connector Seeplease refer to the description of parts page using a stereo type phono connector Review phono connector signal description See Phono style connector information under External triggering section If no valid signal source is detected the strobe will display TachMode no input and the LED will be red If a valid signal source is detected the DT 900 Techstrobe LCD will display the signal rate and the LED will be green For tachometer mode the maximum signal rate is 59 000 FPM and the minimum signal rate is 40 FPM To exit tachometer mode and return to normal strobe operation disconnect the signal source and press the Mode button once TachMode no input Tachometer Mode automatically look for an external source of signal If source is found LED power indicator will light up green otherwise it will be red and the message input appears Maximum 59 000 FPM and the minimum is 40 FPM 12 Flash Tube Replacement When FPM reading is displayed but unit is not flashing flash tube may need to be replaced WARNING surface of the DT 900 TechStrobe lens especially the bulb can get hot during continued use Caution should be taken to allow sufficient cooling time b
15. mpoinst com Table of Contents IntroductiOnD ee 1 Features Safety HERE 2 SEFVICING and Repair Gees 3 SEELEN EE MEER iti s UI UE 4 Accessories Stroboscope OVervie EE 5 D SCHDUOD occ ca wena aw VERRE TU I XI ccm n Ud SUP wasapa akaw ea wae ME E S P 6 s deor nis Soo EIE QUA ee dx qM o MVP dU E DIM NUES 7 RE EE 8 TT TEEN 9 External Mode e 9 ZAdjustine Flash RqIQu uuu u T UVP 10 Phase Shift PUNCH ON isd Seniesa chide 11 Tachometer Mode EE 12 Flash tube Reblacement6G2 as au dd eeh Eet 13 a usut u sau kunun sss 15 TVOUDICSHOOUNG ouai a EE 17 Appendix Dimensions D MERC ue 18 DIT 900 E 19 PHONG Connector usuy eoe seb e voe heel ae NOST ER E E encodes 20 Specification amp ACCESSORIES 21 Mode Displays c ERE 23 Application PICUIF6S ou suu a 24 Table of Contents OPERATIONS MANUAL INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing this Shimpo product This manual explains how to operate your equipment safely and correctly This manual covers the DT 900 Techstrobe series of the Shimpo Stroboscope In this manual yo
16. rica Shimpo Instruments Division 1701 Glenlake Avenue Itasca IL 60143 You can also visit us at WWW SHIMPOINST COM GETTING STARTED Each package should contain the following in addition to the DT 900 Stroboscope e Charger e Spare lamp Additional parts such as sensors holster and spare battery pack are sold separately Optional carrying case is available Please check your dealer for information AAA Damage due to shipping should be directed to your local dealer Please notify them immediately if unit is damaged upon receipt Have all receiving documentation ready for expediting damage claim due to shipping ACCESSORIES LENS REPLACEMENT DT 900 4 HANDLE PAD REPLACEMENT DT 900 5 PLASTIC CARRYING CASE DT 900 6 HOLSTER PADDED DT 900 8 UNIVERSAL AC ADAPTER WITH WORLD PLUGS PLEASE SEE APPENDIX FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND KIT COMBINATIONS Do not store instrument following places e Explosive or combustible areas e Near water oil dust and chemicals e Areas where temperature is above 104 degrees Fahrenheit 40 degrees Centigrade Do not disassemble or repair unit while in operation STROBOSCOPE OVERVIEW Stroboscopes are used in various applications such as quality machine inspection and timing At high speed or high frequency operation the human eye can not discern a single image of a moving object Stroboscopes are used to freeze these images by matching the speed of the moving o
17. ternal Triggering Mode Phase Shift Function The Phase Shift function button is used to read the angular delay or advancement in degrees between the trigger signal and the actual speed of the moving object Phase shifting is used to examine the entire circumference of a gear or reciprocating machine while in operation This important handy feature that allows the operator to examine the object in motion providing a real time view for predictive and preventive maintenance The operator can rotate the view by changing the phase of the strobe flash 1 Lockonto the desired speed by adjusting the strobe flash rate until the object appears stationary 2 Enter the Phase Mode by pressing the Phase button The display will show Phase deg 3 Rotate the knob counter clockwise to decrease the phase angle Turn the knob clockwise to increase the phase angle Angle is change by 5 degrees by each step on the dial Alternatively you can spin the phase angle using the 2 and 2 buttons Hold down the 2 button to spin positively through the phase angles Hold down the 2 button to spin negatively through the phase angles Releasing the button will stop and hold the last phase angle 4 Press Phase button again to exit the Phase Shift Mode and return to normal operation 11 Tachometer Mode In Tachometer Mode the strobe will not flash but can be used like a Shimpo handheld tachometer The DT 900 Techstrobe will disp
18. u will learn the many features and capabilities of this hand held stroboscope Kindly read this manual thoroughly before operation as it holds important information that will help you fully utilize this unit Specifications of this product are subject to change without notice DT 900 SERIES FEATURES e The new DT 900 Series is an addition to the growing family of reliable Shimpo test equipment e Ergonomically designed to meet the needs of our customers Lightweight and versatile can be carried easily e Can be operated with one hand or mounted on a tripod e Includes an external connector for remote triggering e Adjustable flash rates that can be doubled and divided in half by using buttons and a rotary dial e Alphanumeric LCD with user friendly features e Complete with charger and spare bulb e Optional plastic case and accessories are available Please contact your dealer for pricing and options Check appendix for additional features WARNING READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING UNIT For Safety and proper operation please read this manual carefully For additional information please call Shimpo Instruments at 800 842 1479 Failure to operate this equipment correctly could result in malfunction or accidents Be sure to operate this stroboscope as described in this manual Keep this manual handy so as to be ready for use when necessary If the stroboscope fails to operate review the operational procedure and trou
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