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    Contact/Noncontact Tachometers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tachometers. Contact/Noncontact Tachometers.
    Capture high-speed readings from a distance in noncontact mode or use the speed wheel to switch to contact mode. This tachometer comes with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states it has passed a test for accuracy.
    1/4"-20 Female Threaded Bushing—It has a 1/4"-20 female threaded bushing for tripod mounting.
    Velocity
    Measured Range, rpm
    Accuracy
    Contact
    Noncontact
    Contact
    Noncontact
    Max. Measuring
    Distance, ft.
    Digital Display
    Type
    Includes
    Measurement Unit
    Batteries
    Included
    Power
    Source
    Each
    0.5 to 20,0005 to 200,000±0.05%±0.01%25LCD4" Speed Wheel, 5 ft. Reflective Tape, 1/4"-20 Female Threaded Bushing, Measuring Tip for Flat-End Surfaces, Measuring Tip for Shafts with Center HoleCentimeters per Hour, Centimeters per Minute, Centimeters per Second, Feet per Hour, Feet per Minute, Feet per Second, Inches per Hour, Inches per Minute, Inches per Second, Meters per Hour, Meters per Minute, Meters per Second, Revolutions per Hour, Revolutions per Minute, Revolutions per Second, Yards per Hour, Yards per Minute, Yards per SecondYesBattery11765T750000000
    Accessories and Replacements for Tachometers
    BNC cable sends signals from the tachometer to a data collector.
    Replacement AA Batteries71455K53 Pkg. of 4 00000
    Reflective 1/2" Sq. Tape Tabs (Sheet of 35)15975T21 Each 0000
    Reflective Tape Roll (5 ft. Lg. × 1/2 Wd.)7178A12 Each 00000
    BNC Cable11765T91 Each 00000

    High-Accuracy Digital Contact Tachometers with Certificate of Calibration

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Tachometers. High-Accuracy Digital Contact Tachometers with Certificate of Calibration.
    Contact tachometers come in direct contact with the object measured and are an excellent choice for dirty and dusty environments.
    ±0.006% Accuracy—Accurate to within ±0.006% of reading, these tachometers come with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they've passed a test for accuracy.
    LCD Display—Choose tachometer with LCD for use in bright light.
    LED Display—Choose tachometers with LED for use in dimly lit areas.
    Digital Display
    Type
    Includes
    Measurement Unit
    Batteries
    Included
    Each
    0.1 rpm to 25,000 rpm Velocity Measured Range (±0.006% Accuracy)
    LCD6" Speed Wheel, Measuring Tip for Flat-End Surfaces, 3 1/2" Extension Shaft, Carrying Case, Two Measuring Tips for Shafts with Center HoleCentimeters, Feet, Feet per Hour, Feet per Minute, Inches, Inches per Minute, Meters, Meters per Hour, Meters per Minute, Miles per Hour, Revolutions per Hour, Revolutions per Minute, Total Revolutions, Yards, Yards per Hour, Yards per MinuteYes11995T710000000
    LCD12" Speed Wheel, Measuring Tip for Flat-End Surfaces, 3 1/2" Extension Shaft, Carrying Case, Two Measuring Tips for Shafts with Center HoleCentimeters, Feet, Feet per Hour, Feet per Minute, Inches, Inches per Minute, Meters, Meters per Hour, Meters per Minute, Miles per Hour, Revolutions per Hour, Revolutions per Minute, Total Revolutions, Yards, Yards per Hour, Yards per MinuteYes11995T81000000
    LED6" Speed Wheel, Measuring Tip for Flat-End Surfaces, 3 1/2" Extension Shaft, Carrying Case, Two Measuring Tips for Shafts with Center HoleCentimeters, Feet, Feet per Hour, Feet per Minute, Inches, Inches per Minute, Meters, Meters per Hour, Meters per Minute, Miles per Hour, Revolutions per Hour, Revolutions per Minute, Total Revolutions, Yards, Yards per Hour, Yards per MinuteYes11995T72000000
    LED12" Speed Wheel, Measuring Tip for Flat-End Surfaces, 3 1/2" Extension Shaft, Carrying Case, Two Measuring Tips for Shafts with Center HoleCentimeters, Feet, Feet per Hour, Feet per Minute, Inches, Inches per Minute, Meters, Meters per Hour, Meters per Minute, Miles per Hour, Revolutions per Hour, Revolutions per Minute, Total Revolutions, Yards, Yards per Hour, Yards per MinuteYes11995T73000000
     
    Accessories and Replacements for Tachometers
    Note: Units are calibrated to work with either a 6" or 12" circumference speed wheel but not both.
    Replacement AA Batteries71455K53 Pkg. of 4 00000
    1/2" Dia. Measuring Tip for Flat-End Surfaces11995T54 Each 00000
    1/2" Dia. Measuring Tip for Shafts with Center Hole11995T53 Each 0000
    1 1/4" Dia. Measuring Tip for Shafts with Center Hole11835T12 Each 00000
    3/4" Dia. Measuring Tip for Shafts with Center Hole11835T11 Each 00000
    3/4" Dia. Measuring Tip for Flat-End Surfaces11835T16 Each 00000
    6" Circumference Smooth Speed Wheel11995T55 Each 00000
    12" Circumference Smooth Speed Wheel11995T75 Each 00000
    6" Circumference Grooved Speed Wheel 11835T13 Each 00000
    12" Circumference Grooved Speed Wheel11995T76 Each 000000
    Carrying Case11835T14 Each 00000
    3 1/2" Extension Shaft11995T56 Each 00000

    High-Accuracy Panel-Mount Tachometers with Certificate of Calibration

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains MultipleImages. Tachometers. High-Accuracy Panel-Mount Tachometers with Certificate of Calibration.
    Install in a convenient location. Use the buttons on the front panel to program the unit.
    ±0.001% Accuracy—Accurate to within ±0.001% of reading, these tachometers come with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states they’ve passed a test for accuracy.
    For Panel
    Cutout
    Totalizing Measurement
    Range
    Digital Display
    Type
    Measurement Unit
    Ht.
    Wd.
    Dp.
    Voltage
    Freq., Hz
    Wire
    Connection
    Electrical
    Connection
    Features
    For DIN Panel
    Cutout Size
    Mounting Hardware
    Included
    Each
    5 rpm to 999,990 rpm Velocity Measured Range (±0.001% Accuracy)
     
    Tachometers
    1 to 99,999LEDFlashes per Minute, Revolutions per Hour, Revolutions per Minute, Revolutions per Second, Total Revolutions1.8"3.6"4.5"12V DC—Screw Terminal—Maximum Reading Recall, Minimum Reading Recall, Programmable, Totalizing Mode1/8Yes8518T1110000000
    1 to 99,999LEDFlashes per Minute, Revolutions per Hour, Revolutions per Minute, Revolutions per Second, Total Revolutions1.8"3.6"4.5"100V AC to 240V AC50/60Screw Terminal—Maximum Reading Recall, Minimum Reading Recall, Programmable, Totalizing Mode1/8Yes8518T62000000
     
    Tachometers with 4 mA to 20 mA Current Output
    1 to 99,999LEDFlashes per Minute, Revolutions per Hour, Revolutions per Minute, Revolutions per Second, Total Revolutions1.8"3.6"4.5"100V AC to 240V AC50/60Screw TerminalUSB-A, USB-BMaximum Reading Recall, Minimum Reading Recall, Programmable, Totalizing Mode, Two Internal Alarms1/8Yes8518T632000000
     
    Tachometers with 0V DC to 5V DC Voltage Output
    1 to 99,999LEDFlashes per Minute, Revolutions per Hour, Revolutions per Minute, Revolutions per Second, Total Revolutions1.8"3.6"4.5"100V AC to 240V AC50/60Screw TerminalUSB-A, USB-BMaximum Reading Recall, Minimum Reading Recall, Programmable, Totalizing Mode, Two Internal Alarms1/8Yes8518T631000000
     
    Sensors
    Image of Product. Proximity Sensor. Front orientation. Tachometer Sensors. High-Accuracy Panel-Mount Tachometers with Certificate of Calibration.
    Image of Product. Optical Sensor. Front orientation. Tachometer Sensors. High-Accuracy Panel-Mount Tachometers with Certificate of Calibration.

    Proximity Sensor

    Optical Sensor

    Image of Product. Magnetic Sensor. Front orientation. Tachometer Sensors. High-Accuracy Panel-Mount Tachometers with Certificate of Calibration.

    Magnetic Sensor

    Measure speed remotely using a sensor.
    Proximity Sensor—Proximity sensor detects moving metal objects, such as gear teeth and fan blades and can be used in dirty and wet environments. Maximum measuring distance is 0.2" from a 1/2" minimum size metal target.
    Magnetic Sensor—Magnetic sensor has a maximum measuring distance of 0.005" from a 0.1" minimum size ferrous metal target.
    Optical Sensor—Optical sensor performs best in clean environments and works at up to a 45° angle from reflective tape.
    Sensor
    Type
    Velocity Measured
    Range, rpm
    Max. Measuring
    Distance
    Min. Target
    Size
    Lg.
    Dia.
    Cable Lg.,
    ft.
    Operating Temp.,
    ° F
    Each
    Proximity1 to 60,0000.2"1/2"1.3"0.55"6-4 to 1408518T920000000
    Magnetic1 to 99,9990.005"0.1"2"0.63"8-100 to 2258518T91000000
    Optical1 to 250,0003 ft.—2.9"0.63"8-14 to 1588518T96000000
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