The Reed DT-1236L portable contact/noncontact tachometer measures up to 99,999rpm, has a laser beam for noncontact measurements and an LCD screen. This contact/noncontact portable tachometer is used for measuring the speed of motors, conveyor belts, and other moving and rotational systems. It measures rotational speed from 10 to 99,999rpm for noncontact measurements, and from 0.5 to 19,999rpm for contact measurements, with + or - 0.05% accuracy. It measures surface speed from 0.5 to 1,999.9m/min. Its optical sensor is a laser beam that works at a distance from 50 to 2,000mm for user safety. The LCD screen presents test results and the unit of measurement, and it can store maximum, minimum, and last test result values for ease of data recall. The CE mark indicates compliance with applicable EU directives. It comes with two cone contact adapters, one funnel contact adapter, a surface speed wheel, reflective tape, batteries, and a hard-sided carrying case. This tachometer is suitable for measuring rotational speed and other measurements in mechanical or industrial engineering environments.
Specifications
| Noncontact range | 10 to 99,999rpm |
| Contact range | 0.5 to 19,999rpm |
| Surface speed range | 0.5 to 1,999.9mpm |
| Accuracy | +/-0.05% |
| Noncontact/contact resolution | 0.1rpm less than or equal to 999.9rpm; 1rpm greater than 1,000rpm |
| Surface speed resolution | 0.01mpm less than or equal to 99.99mpm; 0.1mpm greater than 100mpm |
| Operating distance | 50 to 2,000mm |
| Laser | Class 2 red laser diode, 645nm wavelength |
| Power | (4) AA batteries |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 2.6 x 1.5 inches/215 x 65 x 38mm (H x W x D) |
| Weight | 9.9 oz./280g |
H is height, the vertical distance from the lowest to highest point; W is width, the horizontal distance from left to right; D is depth, the horizontal distance from front to back.
Tachometers measure the rate of rotation or surface speed of motors, conveyor belts, and other moving systems. Contact tachometers take measurements through direct contact with the moving surface, and can measure both rpm and surface speed. Typically, contact tachometers come with a range of attachments that can be used to measure speed on different kinds of rotary systems, which may include tips used for measuring shafts with a central hole or flat end surfaces, and rotary wheels for measuring conveyor belts. Noncontact tachometers take measurements from a distance using a beam of infrared light, and provide highly accurate measurements. Contact tachometers are an excellent choice for dirty and dusty environments; noncontact tachometers only calculate rpm but are considered safer because they do not require the operator to be in close contact with the moving surface. Contact/noncontact tachometers, also known as dual, or combination tachometers, can be used to take contact and noncontact measurements. Some tachometers can also take other types of measurements, such as count or frequency, while others can output data to a computer for analysis. Tachometers are used in applications such as automobile maintenance, mechanical engineering, and maintenance of industrial equipment.
Reed Instruments manufactures test and measurement equipment such as pressure gauges, electrical testers, temperature and humidity instrumentation, and inspection instruments. The company, founded in 2004, is headquartered in Wilmington, NC.
What's in the Box?
- Reed DT-1236L photo-contact tachometer
- (2) cone contact adapters
- Funnel contact adapter
- Surface speed wheel
- Reflective tape
- (4) AA batteries
- Hard-sided carrying case
