Tachometer outputs 1 pulse/revolution.

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Powered by ICP sensor signal conditioning, ICP® LaserTach Tachometer measures from 6 ft at speeds to 30,000 rpm. Only single coaxial or twisted pair cable connection is required, and red status LED provides positive indication of proper signal pickup. BNC jack connects sensor to constant current IEPE conditioned data acquisition systems and signal conditioners. Standard 5/8 in. UNF threaded bolt package allows positioning and mounting.



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New ICP® Lasertach(TM) Measures Rotational Speed. Sensor Uses Common, Cost Effective Power Supply



CINCINNATI, OH (January 16, 2004) - The new ICP LaserTach Tachometer from The Modal Shop, Inc., senses the speed of rotating equipment while powered with standard ICP sensor signal conditioning - the same conditioning as ICP accelerometers. Only a single inexpensive coaxial or twisted pair cable connection is required. Since no additional or specialized external power source is needed, this facilitates deployment of multiple tachometer sensors using the same cabling scheme as with other ICP sensor arrays for acquiring dynamic vibration, pressure, strain or force data.

A red status LED provides positive, visual indication of proper signal pickup. The standard BNC jack connects the sensor to any constant current IEPE conditioned data acquisition systems and signal conditioners. The LaserTach operates using the standard 2 to 20 mA current supplied by many data acquisition systems and all ICP sensor signal conditioners. Because of its one pulse per revolution output, the LaserTach eliminates the need to oversample all channels due to high frequency tach signals.

The sensor will measure from as far as six feet (approximately two meters), at speeds up to 30,000 rpm. The LaserTach's optical detection mechanism does not require the rotating equipment to be a ferrous material, unlike magnetic tachometer pickups -- only a visually contrasting section of the shaft needs to be available, typically using a small piece of retro-reflective tape. The LaserTach's long-range optics and standard 5/8" UNF threaded bolt package allow for flexibility in positioning and mounting.

For more information about the ICP LaserTach tachometer, visit www.ModalShop.com or contact THE MODAL SHOP INC., 3149 E. Kemper Road Cincinnati, OH 45241-1516, (800) 860-4867, Fax (513) 458-2172 or e-mail sales@modalshop.com.

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