Stroboscopes | McMaster-Carr

	Power Source Power Source

Battery

Electric

	Maximum Measuring (Velocity) Maximum Measuring (Velocity)

	Voltage Voltage

120V AC

240V AC

	Flash Frequency Range Flash Frequency Range

30-10,000 per Minute

30-20,000 per Minute

100-99,999 per Minute

60-12,000 per Minute

	Minimum Measuring (Velocity) Minimum Measuring (Velocity)

5 rpm

30 rpm

60 rpm

	Housing Material Housing Material

Plastic

Aluminum

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

	Maximum Flash Duration Maximum Flash Duration

30 µs

50 µs

1,000 µs

	Minimum Flash Duration Minimum Flash Duration

10 µs

20 µs

60 µs

	Flash Wattage Flash Wattage

13W

45W

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	Cord Length Cord Length

5 ft.

9 ft.

	Stroboscope Speed Measuring Range Stroboscope Speed Measuring Range

100rpm

99,999rpm

	Maximum Measuring Distance Maximum Measuring Distance

1ft.

5 ft.

	Minimum Frequency Minimum Frequency

50-400 Hz

50 Hz

60Hz

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Cordless Stroboscopes

Shine a bright flashing light at a moving object to make it appear slow moving. Use to measure speed and to visually inspect belts and pulleys for signs of wear, such as cracking and fraying, without turning off the machine. This unit has a 1/4"-20 female threaded bushing for tripod mounting.

Stroboscopes
			Flash										Replacement Flash Bulbs
Measuring Range, rpm	Accuracy	Display Type	Duration, µs	Frequency Range	Wattage	Voltage	Housing Material	Batteries Included	Battery Type	Includes		Each		Each
30-10,000	±0.002%	LCD	20-50	30-10,000 per Minute	13W	120V AC 240V AC	Plastic	Yes	Rechargeable	1/4"-20 Female Threaded Bushing, 120/240V AC Charger	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000

Replacement Battery Pack	Each	000000
Optional Plastic Carrying Case	Each	00000
Replacement Battery Charger	Each	00000

Cordless Stroboscopes with Certificate of Calibration

This stroboscope comes with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states it has passed a test for accuracy. It shines a bright flashing light at a moving object to make it appear slow moving. Use to measure speed and to visually inspect belts and pulleys for signs of wear, such as cracking and fraying, without turning off the machine. It has a 1/4"-20 female threaded bushing for tripod mounting.

Stroboscopes
			Flash										Replacement Flash Bulbs
Measuring Range, rpm	Accuracy	Display Type	Duration, µs	Frequency Range	Wattage	Voltage	Housing Material	Batteries Included	Battery Type	Includes		Each		Each
30-20,000	±0.002%	LCD	20-50	30-20,000 per Minute	13W	120V AC 240V AC	Plastic	Yes	Rechargeable	1/4"-20 Female Threaded Bushing, 120/240V AC Charger	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000

Optional Plastic Carrying Case	Each	000000
Replacement Battery Pack	Each	00000
Replacement Battery Charger	Each	00000

Plug-In Stroboscopes

Stroboscopes
			Flash											Replacement Flash Bulbs
Measuring Range, rpm	Accuracy	Display Type	Duration, µs	Frequency Range	Wattage	Voltage	Frequency Range	Housing Material	Plug Type	Cord Lg., ft.	Features		Each		Each
30-10,000	±0.002%	LCD	20-50	30-10,000 per Minute	13W	120V AC/240V AC	50 Hz-400 Hz	Plastic	Three Prong	5	Backlit Display	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000

Optional Plastic Carrying Case

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Each

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Plug-In Stroboscopes with Certificate of Calibration

Stroboscopes
			Flash											Replacement Flash Bulbs
Measuring Range, rpm	Accuracy	Display Type	Duration, µs	Frequency Range	Wattage	Voltage	Frequency Range	Housing Material	Plug Type	Cord Lg., ft.	Features		Each		Each
30-20,000	±0.002%	LCD	20-50	30-20,000 per Minute	13W	120V AC/240V AC	50 Hz-400 Hz	Plastic	Three Prong	5	Backlit Display	0000000	0000000	0000000	000000

Optional Plastic Carrying Case

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Each

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Heavy Duty Plug-In Stroboscopes

An aluminum housing makes this stroboscope strong and durable. It works by shining a bright flashing light at a moving object to make it appear slow moving. Use to measure speed and to visually inspect belts and pulleys for signs of wear, such as cracking and fraying, without turning off the machine. It has a 3-pin female M16 threaded connector.

				Flash
Measuring Range, rpm	Accuracy	Max. Measuring Distance, ft.	Display Type	Duration, µs	Frequency Range	Wattage	Voltage	Frequency	Housing Material	Plug Type	Cord Lg., ft.	Features		Each
60-12,000	±0.01%	5	LED	10-30	60-12,000 per Minute	45W	240V AC	50Hz/60Hz	Aluminum	Three Prong	9	External Trigger Sensor	00000000	0000000

Replacement Flash Bulb

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Each

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Heavy Duty Plug-In Stroboscopes with Certificate of Calibration

This stroboscope comes with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states it has passed a test for accuracy. An aluminum housing makes it strong and durable. It works by shining a bright flashing light at a moving object to make it appear slow moving. Use to measure speed and to visually inspect belts and pulleys for signs of wear, such as cracking and fraying, without turning off the machine. It has a 3-pin female M16 threaded connector.

				Flash
Measuring Range, rpm	Accuracy	Max. Measuring Distance, ft.	Display Type	Duration, µs	Frequency Range	Wattage	Voltage	Frequency	Housing Material	Plug Type	Cord Lg., ft.	Features		Each
60-12,000	±0.01%	5	LED	10-30	60-12,000 per Minute	45W	240V AC	50Hz/60Hz	Aluminum	Three Prong	9	External Trigger Sensor	00000000	0000000

Replacement Flash Bulb

00000000

Each

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Noncontact Tachometers with Stroboscope

Measure speed and inspect moving equipment.

							Flash
Measuring Range, rpm	Accuracy	Max. Measuring Distance, ft.	Display Type	Includes	Scale	Stroboscope Speed Measuring Range, rpm	Frequency Range	Duration, µs	Batteries Included		Each
5-99,999	±0.1%	1	LCD	2 ft. Reflective Tape	rpm	100-99,999	100-99,999 per Minute	60-1,000	Yes	000000	0000000

Reflective 1/2" Sq. Tape Tabs (Sheet of 35)	00000000	Each	00000
Replacement AA Batteries (Pkg. of 4)	00000000	Pkg.	0000
Reflective Tape Roll (5 ft. Lg. × 1/2 Wd.)	0000000	Each	00000

Noncontact Tachometers with Stroboscope and Certificate of Calibration

This tachometer comes with a calibration certificate traceable to NIST that states it has passed a test for accuracy. It lets you measure speed and inspect moving equipment.

							Flash
Measuring Range, rpm	Accuracy	Max. Measuring Distance, ft.	Display Type	Includes	Scale	Stroboscope Speed Measuring Range, rpm	Frequency Range	Duration, µs	Batteries Included		Each
5-99,999	±0.1%	1	LCD	2 ft. Reflective Tape	rpm	100-99,999	100-99,999 per Minute	60-1,000	Yes	000000	0000000

Reflective 1/2" Sq. Tape Tabs (Sheet of 35)	00000000	Each	00000
Reflective Tape Roll (5 ft. Lg. × 1/2 Wd.)	0000000	Each	00000
Replacement AA Batteries (Pkg. of 4)	00000000	Pkg.	0000