Lightweight and rugged, Monarch's PLS Pocket Stroboscope features silent cool-running LEDs that are extremely energy-efficient, providing up to 5 hours of operation on a single charge. The PLS offers a wide operating range of 30 to 300,000 flashes per minute for most industrial applications.
Includes: universal 115/230 V ac
Monarch's PLS Pocket LED Stroboscope is a compact, rugged, lightweight device that provides a super bright, uniform light output for performing visual diagnostic inspection and RPM measurements. The silent cool-running LEDs are extremely energy-efficient providing up to 5 hours of operation on a single charge. A wide operating range of 30-300,000 flashes per minute covers most industrial applications. Additional features include external input for remote triggering or tachometer mode, pulse output, memory for up to 5 preset flash rates, NIST Calibration Certificate, tachometer mode for speed measurements up to 250,000 rpm using optional remote sensors, and TTL pulse output.
Features
- Energy-efficient with long battery life
- Lightweight and pocket-sized
- Extremely bright, uniform light
- Quiet, cool operation
- No lamp replacements
- Diagnostic inspection and RPM checks
- Digital backlit LCD
- Tripod mounting bushing (1/4-20)
- CE marked, RoHS compliant
- NIST Certificate included
- Intuitive one-hand operation
Specifications*
| PLS Pocket LED Stroboscope | |
| Time Base | Ultra-stable crystal oscillator |
| Display | LCD with 6 numeric 0.506 in. [12.85 mm] high digits and 5 alphanumeric 0.282 in. [7.11 mm] high digits |
| Indicators | Battery level, On Target, Select, TACH, and EXT icons |
| Memory | The last setting before power down is remembered and restored on the next power-up; 5 user-settable memory locations |
| Flash Duration | Adjustable 0.5 to 1300 microseconds or 0.1 to 10° of rotation (auto adjusts with flash rate) |
| Safety | This product is designed to be safe for indoor use following the conditions per IEC61010-1 |
| Compliance | CE EN61326-1:2006 EMC 2004/108/EC |
| Operating Temp | 32-104 °F [0-40 °C] |
| Humidity | Maximum relative humidity 80% for temperature up to 88 °F [31 °C] decreasing linearly to 50% RH at 104 °F [40 °C] |
| Input Power | Battery-powered: internal Li-ion rechargeable batteries 3.6 V dc |
| Light Source | 7 LED Array |
| Light Output |
3300 lux at 6000 FPM 12 in. (30.48 cm) from lens 2° duty cycle; max light output: 8300 lux |
| Color Temp | Approximately 6200 K |
| Run Time | 5-6 hours typical at 6000 FPM, and 2.0° pulse width with fully charged batteries |
| Charge Time | 4-5 hours typical with the supplied charger |
| Weight | 0.6 lbs [0.27 kg] including batteries |
| Dimensions | 7.75 x 2.75 x 2.3 in. [197 x 70 x 58 mm] |
| Internal Mode | |
| Flash Range | 30-300,000 FPM (Flashes per minute) 0.5 to 5000 Hz |
| Flash Rate Accuracy | 0.005% of setting or ± last digit |
| Flash Rate Resolution | 0.01 to 1 FPM (menu selectable), 0.1 FPM resolution above 9,999.99 FPM, 1 FPM resolution above 99,999.9 |
| External Modes | |
| Flash Range | 0 to 300,000 FPM (Flashes Per Minute) 0.5 to 5000Hz |
| Tachometer Mode | 30 to 300,000 RPM |
| Accuracy | ±0.005% of reading up to 250,000 or ± last digit |
| Display Update Rate | 0.5 second typical above 120 RPM |
| Trigger to Flash Delay | ~15 µsec |
| External Input | 2.5 V to 12 V peak pulse 500 nanoseconds min. pulse width, Positive or Negative edge-triggered (menu selectable) |
| Output Pulse | 3 V pulse; one pulse per flash in internal mode, mimics input pulse in external mode |
| Pulse In to Out Delay | < 0.2 µsec (External Mode) |
*Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Here’s what you’ll receive upon delivery:
PLS Pocket LED Stroboscope (6235-010) includes:
Pocket Laser Tach strobe with universal 115/230 recharger
- Documentation: operation manual, product registration card, and NIST Calibration Certificate
PLS Pocket LED Stroboscope Kit (6235-011) includes:
Pocket Laser Tach strobe with universal 115/230 recharger
- Documentation: operation manual, product registration card, and NIST Calibration Certificate
- Ships in a standard carry case with die-cut foam insert
PLS Pocket LED Kit Plus with ROLS (6235-012) includes:
Pocket Laser Tach strobe with universal 115/230 recharger and ROLS-P Remote Optical Laser Sensor, 5-ft. long/0.5 width T-5 Reflective Tape
- Documentation: operation manual, product registration card, and NIST Calibration Certificate
- Ships in a standard carry case with die-cut foam insert
Shipping Codes for the PLS Pocket Strobe:
Harmonized Tariff Code: 902920600
Country of Origin: US
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN): EAR99
Literature
Manual: Pocket LED Strobe PLS (English)
Data Sheet: PLS LED Strobe DS
PLS Li-ion Battery Information Sheet
Application Notes
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