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. Universal recharger with interchangeable wall plugs and NIST Traceable Certificate included.
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 Traceable 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 LCD
- Tripod mounting bushing (1/4-20)
- CE marked, RoHS compliant
- NIST Traceable 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 LED Strobe with universal 115/230 recharger
- Documentation: operation manual, product registration card, and NIST Traceable Certificate
PLS Pocket LED Stroboscope Kit (6235-011) includes:
Pocket LED Strobe with universal 115/230 recharger
- Documentation: operation manual, product registration card, and NIST Traceable Certificate
- Ships in a standard carry case with die-cut foam insert
PLS Pocket LED Kit Plus with ROLS (6235-012) includes:
Pocket LED 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 Traceable Certificate
- Ships in a standard carry case with die-cut foam insert
Shipping Codes for the PLS Pocket Strobe:
Harmonized Tariff Code: 9029206000
Country of Origin: US
Export Control Classification Number (ECCN): EAR99
Literature
PLS Pocket LED Strobe Instruction Manual
PLS Pocket LED Strobe Data Sheet
PLS Li-ion Battery Information Sheet
Application Notes
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