Monarch Instrument Nova-Strobe vbx - Manual (Page 8)

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In Internal Mode, toggles between normal flash rate adjust
and “phase” delay adjust
In External and Lock Modes, cycles through External only
(no delay), Phase, Time and Auto (VRPM)
ALT Function – In Lock Mode, toggles Filter tracking
The ALT FUNCTION button toggles ALT. in the display. When ALT. is
displayed, the buttons will perform their secondary function listed in
the lower section of each button. It also changes how the tuning knob
works.
2.0 PREPARATION FOR USE
The Strobe may be hand held or mounted on a tripod or other user supplied
bracket using the ¼-20 UNC bushing at the base of the handle.
2.1 Power
The Nova-Strobe vbx has internal rechargeable batteries and may also
be powered by an external AC power supply (PSC-pbxU). If using
the internal batteries, the unit should be charged before use (see section
8.2 Charging the Batteries). The actual operating time of the
stroboscope will depend on the flash rate and duty cycle of operation.
The strobe can also be run continuously from the AC mains with the
power supply supplied (PSC-pbxU, see section 8.3 External Power
Supply/Charger).
2.2 Input / Output Connections
The Nova-Strobe vbx has input and output jacks on the left side of the
stroboscope. These can be used for external triggering or
synchronization (daisy chaining two or more strobes). These jacks
accept 1/8" (3.5mm) phone plugs (input – stereo, output – mono).
CAUTION: Do NOT allow the reflector to contact the lamp.
4. Reinstall the reflector and then position the front lens in place
matching up the notches on the lens with the two small tabs on
the housing to prevent lens rotation (see Figure 4). Push the tabs
on the front rim outward and press the lens into place.
7.2 Fuse
Under normal operating conditions, the fuse within the stroboscope
should never blow. Examples of abnormal operating conditions would
be foreign materials entering the strobe, such as water, pulp, ink, etc.
The Nova-Strobe vbx has a resettable fuse, which will reset once
conditions are normal again.
8.0 BATTERY AND POWER SUPPLY SPECIFICS
The Nova-Strobe vbx is fitted with rechargeable NiMH (Nickel Metal
Hydride) batteries. These batteries contain fewer toxic metals than NiCd
(Nickel Cadmium) and are currently classified “environmentally friendly”.
They also have 30% more capacity than NiCd batteries of the same size.
Like NiCds, NiMH batteries are prone to self-discharge - 10 to 15% of
charge is lost in the first 24 hours then continues at a rate of 0.5 to 1% per
day. For maximum performance, charge the batteries just prior to use.
When not in use, the batteries should be charged at least every three months,
otherwise the battery capacity will be reduced or the batteries may become
unusable.
Charge the batteries before use and allow 3-5 cycles of charging and
discharging for batteries to reach full charge capacity.
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