Owner's manual

panel and aim the instrument until a steady illumination of the on-target indicator or “bull’s
eye” indicates you are receiving valid data. Above 200 RPM wait for three updates of
the display for the instrument to stabilize. At lower speeds, a few additional updates may
be required for the instrument to initially “lock on”. Once a measurement is complete,
release the middle button while still viewing the target. The last reading will be held on the
display for approximately 90 seconds and then the instrument automatically times out
and shuts off. The operative speed range is from 5 to 100,000 RPM when using a
Reflective Tape target.
4. CONTACT MEASUREMENTS - Select “RATE” Mode (CT-RPM).
Do not use in “RPM” mode.
To measure rotational speed by directly contacting a shaft, POCKET-TACH must be
equipped with the CTA-2P Contact Tip Assembly, speed range is 2.5 to 20,000 RPM. This
accessory is attached to the bottom of the instrument with two Nylatch fasteners
which install in the holes provided for attachment. To assemble, first pull back on the
grips on the two Nylatch fasteners to insure they are in the released (pulled out)
position. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PULL THEM BEYOND THE UNLOCKED POSITION
(loose feel). Install the Contact Tip Assembly onto the POCKET-TACH by sliding the
sight bars on the POCKET-TACH into the corresponding notch in the top of the Contact
Tip Assembly (above the window exposing the shaft). Push the Contact Tip Assembly
Shaft
Contact Tip Assembly
Naylatch Fastener
Sight Bars Go Inside
Pocket Tach Plus
MENU OVERVIEW - Simple to Operate!
Note: Instrument is factory preset in optical RPM mode.
OT = Optical Tachometer OT RPS Use with Reflective Tape Only OT RPM Count
OT RPH
CT = Contact Tachometer CT RPS Use Contact Tip Assembly CT RPM CT Rev
CT RPH
Linear Contact Wheel must be Inch/S Inch used for all linear neasurements. Inch/M Feet
Inch/H Yard Feet/S CM Feet/M Meter Feet/H Yard/S Yard/M Yard/H Mile/H CM/Sec CM/Min CM/H M/Sec M/Min M/Hour
! Press middle button to turn instrument on and begin measurement or menu selections. ! Scroll across (M) until the desired main menu selcetion is displayed. ! Scroll down (R) until the desired operating mode is displayed
then press middle button to enter/save your selection.
! Press middle and (R) buttons simultaneously to shut off. Automatic shut-off after 90 seconds on inactivity.
Start
1. Press Middle Button (wait for O) 2. M (Menu)
How to measure Linear lengths of cables, belts, surfaces, etc. A. Select under DEC PT - Auto B. Select M (Menu) then, unter TOTAL, the desired unit of Inches, Feet, Yards, CM or Meters
TYPE DEC PT TEST
RPM RATE TOTAL TIMER
Show all segments Point at light read 7200 ±2 60Hz
6000 ±2 50Hz
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Auto Manual
Auto Set
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TYPE = Bold Size - Main Menu RATE = Medium Size - Sub Menu
MR = Small Size - Button Movement
Menu Recall/Reset (Max/Min)
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Middle
Optical