Summary of PowerStrobe
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1 manual powerstrobe release date 01/2011.
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2 read before operating unit ! Operation the powerstrobe operates at lethal high voltages inside the lamp and electronic compartments. Disconnect unit from power supply before replacing lamp. Viewing of this light by people with photosensitive epilepsy may trigger epileptic seizures. Eye damage may ...
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3 table of contents 1 warning i. 4 welcome to the powerstrobe ii. 5 introduction external & internal trigger mode three intensity levels three flash rate ranges built-in memory feature iii. 8 operation internal mode external mode powerstrobe control panel intensity & flash rate range control auto sc...
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4 i. Welcome to the powerstrobe features self-contained portable design - no separate high voltage power supply operates from a rechargeable 14v dc power pack or a/c connector provides three intensity levels in low flash ranges long lamp life accepts remote synchronization (trigger) signals variable...
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5 i i . I n t r o d u c t i o n the powerstrobe provides narrow beam spot illumination of a flat surface covering 50cm to 100cm. This illuminated area results when using the powerstrobe at its intended 5 cm to 5m distance. Larger areas can be illuminated by using powerstrobe at greater distances, ho...
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6 external and internal trigger mode the flash rate of the powerstrobe can be controlled by an external trigger signal, or the flash rate up & down control keys. External mode when the external trigger connector is installed, the internal rate control is disabled and the powerstrobe will flash synch...
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7 three intensity levels the powerstrobe provides three intensity levels for tailoring the flashlamp brightness to the actual inspection application. The flashlamp intensity is set by using the intensity control key to select 100%, 66%, and 33% levels, depending on the operating flash rate. The sele...
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8 i i i . O p e r a t i o n t he powerstrobe c o nta i n s a m o m e nt a r y p u s h but t o n s w i t c h in its tri gge r handl e asse mbl y. W h en this switch is held in its on pos i t io n , t he powerstrobe ca n b e o pe r a t e d i n i nt e r n a l o r e x te r na l t r i gg e r m o de . 1. ...
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9 intensity key: • press key to set flashlamp intensity to 100%, 66%, or 33% level the maximum flash rate is automatically limited by the selected intensity level as follow: 100% intensity = 100f/s max - 6000 f/m 66% intensity = 200 f/s max - 12000 f/m 33% intensity = 300 f/s max - 18000 f/m • indic...
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10 intensity & flash rate range control the powerstrobe provides three flash rate ranges that are automatically set by the selected intensity level. The relationship between selected intensity levels and their corresponding flash energy and maximum flash rate is presented below. Note: f/s = flashes/...
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11 i v . E x t e r n a l i n t e r f a c e the trigger input connector is located on the unders ide of the powerstrobe. Trigger input connector pin assignments the trigger connector i s a six pin circulardin type. The connector pin assignments & descriptions are as follows. • pin 1 : open collector ...
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12 v . S p e c i f i c a t i o n s dc power pack: • rechargeable nicd cells • 14.4 vdc nominal voltage • 2.4 amp hour • dc power pack run time-see pg.20 triggering internal •30 flashes / min (f/m) to 18000 f/m • automatically limits to max rate of selected intensity level (6000 f/m, 12000 f/m, 18000...
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13 energy output : energy per flash is set by selected intensity level as follows:. 100% intensity : 0.85 joules / flash 66% intensity: 0.43 joules / flash 33% intensity : 0.28 joules / flash light output: 1800 lux at 4.6 meter 100% intensity, 6000 f/m flash duration: 20 microseconds power into flas...
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14 photometry the isolux chart below shows the powerstrobe illumination pattern at a target distance inches centimeters lux 24 in 60 cm 200 18 in 45 cm 300 12 in 30 cm 500 6 in 15 cm 1000 2 in 5 cm 1800 notes: - the distance increments shown above represent displacement from target center - flash ra...
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15 v i . D c p o w e r p a c k r u n t i m e t he powerstrobe un it di s pl a y c o nt ai n s a lo w ba tt e r y i ndi c at o r t hat bli nk s w he ne v e r t he d c p o w e r p a c k nee d s re c ha rging. The dc power pack ru n time is relate d to the opera tin g fl as h r at e a n d se l ec t e d...
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16 v i i . I m p o r t a n t s a f e t y i n s t r u c t i o n s f o r p o w e r p a c k warning : when using electrically operated equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce risk of fire and personal injury. • do not incinerate the dc power pack even if it is severely d...
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17 viii. Charging the dc power pack to minimize the possibility of reduced dc pack capacity due to cell memory effect, do not charge the dc power pack until the low battery indicator is illuminated ! To charge the dc power pack 1. Press the release buttons on the dc power pack and firmly pull the pa...
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18 charger indicator hot/cold pack delay when the charger detects a dc power pack that is hot or cold, it automatically starts a hot/cold pack delay, suspending charging until the pack temperature has stabilized. After the dc power pack cooled, the charger automatically switches to the pack charging...
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19 important charging notes 1. Longest life and best performance can be obtained if the dc power pack is charged when the air temperature is between 65°f and 75°f (18°c - 24°c). To prevent from damage do not charge the dc power pack in an air temperature below +40°f (+4°c), or above +105°f (+40°c). ...
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20 important safety instructions for 14.4v 1 hour charger · this manual contains important safety and operating instructions for the feltest dc power pack 1 hour charger · before using the charger, read all instructions and cautionary markings on charger, (2) dc power pack, and (3) product using dc ...
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21 ix. Changing the lamp the powerstrobe lamp will need to be replaced whenever the lamp reaches its total end of life point. (ie. Complete loss of flashing) before reaching its total end of life point, the lamp may exhibit reduced light output, as well as inconsistent flashing. Lamp replacement for...
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22 3. Remove the (2) screws from the strap, anode socket board. Step#3 4. Remove flash lamp from the lamp sockets (anode & cathode) and install new lamp by reversing the steps of these instructions. Step#4.
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23 x. Changing the filters note: replace filters when they are completely clogged. 1. Follow steps 1 thru 4 on chapter ix changing the lamp. 2. Remove the four (2) screws and (2) hex standoff from the casing to remove the lamp reflector from the mounting support. Step#2 3. Lift out the reflector to ...
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24 5. Loosen (2) hex nuts and (1) mounting screw to lift out the blower / duct sub-assembly with the air duct filter assy. Step#5 note#1 6. Remove (4) screws holding the air duct filter assembly and replace with new air duct filter assembly by reversing the steps of these instructions. Note: 1. Be s...
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25 4.1 changing the exhaust filter the exhaust filter (upn 54-1158) mounted on the casing ( see fig .Below) can be removed by loosening two (2) screws that secure the filter holder, thru the outer air exhaust slots . 5.1 remove the filter holder and filter, and install new exhaust filter by reversin...
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26 xi. Spare parts & accessories part no. Spare & replacement parts 04-1581 head assembly - complete 04-1580 blower / duct sub-assy. 04-1583 dc power handle 04-1582 reflector sub-assembly 04-1598 air duct filter assembly 05-1412-1 control pcb assembly 05-1594 power board pcb assembly 05-1421 externa...
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27 strap, anode socket pcb assembly upn 05-1595 lamp connector [anode] upn 85- 1251 reflector sub-assy. Upn 04-1582 flash lamp upn 45-1047 window trim ring upn 62-1230 lens upn 88-1147 front bezel upn 63-1039 power board pcb assy. Upn 05-1594 control pcb assy. Upn 05-1412-1 external trigger pcb assy...
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28 air exhaust filter upn 54-1158 head assembly complete upn 04-1581 1 hour charger [110v or 220v] upn 56-1040-110 upn 56-1040-220 14.4 dc power pack dc power handle upn 77-105 upn 04-1583.