SHIMPO DT-315A - Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of a Shimpo DT-311A or
DT-315A stroboscope/digital tachometer. We trust you will
enjoy many years of professional results from your Shimpo
product.
Please read the entire instruction manual thoroughly before
initial set-up and operation; the information contained herein
will aid you in operating your Shimpo stroboscope safely and
with excellent results.
If you have any questions regarding our product(s), call your
local Shimpo representative or contact Shimpo Instruments
directly for assistance.
Inspection/Standard Accessories
If upon delivery shipping damage is detected, do not operate the
unit. Notify shipping carrier immediately for damage claim
instructions. Refer to nameplate and record serial number for future
reference. Items included with the DT-311A/DT-315A are:
• (1) Handle
• (1) Flash tube removing tool
• (1) AC charger/adapter (Model 315A only)
Instruction Manual
DT-311A & DT-315A Stroboscope
Important Safety Instructions
Do not operate or store instrument in the following places:
explosive areas; near water, oil, dust, or chemicals; areas
where temperature is above 104°F (40°C).
Features and Benefits
Shimpo’s DT-311A and DT-315A stroboscopes/digital
tachometers incorporate the latest microprocessor technology for
visual inspection applications:
• Aluminum construction provides exceptional durability
• High polish and focused reflector eliminates “blind”
viewing areas
• External trigger allows unit to be automatically
synchronized with equipment
• Continuous duty cycle eliminates need to shut down for
cooling
• Phase shift allows visual analysis of rotating/reciprocating
objects
• High accuracy ( ±0.01% of reading ) is ideal for QC
inspection and process control
• Synchronous output enables strobe to drive other strobes
• Flash timer control conserves flash tube life
Do not disassemble or repair unit while in
operation.
Do not look at the emitted light for long periods
of time; it can be harmful to the eyes.
Set-up
The DT-311A and DT-315A may be operated handheld or else
mounted on a tripod for added convenience.
To mount the strobe on a tripod (or any other mounting surface),
use screw ¼ -20unc, length 8mm or shorter for the tripod screw
hole on the bottom.
DT-311A
DT-315A