Operating Instructions for Advent Hand Tachometer models:
A2103 - A2103/LSR
General features of models
All models feature a patented vertical LCD display that gives very good view in most applications, all
have an "Inverting display feature" which maintains the display in the correct plane for the user, for
example when pointing the unit down into machinery.
Both A2103 models feature comprehensive specifications, including Maximum and Minimum speed
Capture and Average speed modes, model A2103 has the standard visible incandescent LED and
model A2103/LSR has an enhanced Laser light system for even wider application and greater
performance.
Models A2103 & A2103/LSR features and operation.
Common Display features & Specification
Display
Display functions
On target indicator
Low Battery indicator
Function icons
Controls - 3 push-buttons
On/off normal mode
On/off inverted mode
Program control
Optical system Model A2103
Optical range
Optical angle
Light source
Optical system - Laser model A2103/LSR
Optical range
Angle of operation
Light source
Measurement range - both models
Measurement modes
Speed Range
Optical mode
Contact mode
Linear speeds (Maximum)
Resolution range features
Accuracy speed modes only
Count mode resolution
Time interval mode
Time-base standard
Time-base, Fast modes
Memory features
Contact adaptor
- Inverting LCD Vertical 5-digit display
- 180 Degree. Inverting
- Yes
- Yes
- Comprehensive selection of ranges shown in display.
- Dual action rocker type touch push-button (UP ARROW)
- As above but for inverted operation (DOWN ARROW)
- Selects program mode in conjunction with Up / Down switches
- 50mm - 1000mm
- ± 45 Degree. to reflective marker
- LED
- 50mm - 2000mm
- ± 80 Degree.
- Red Spot Laser Class II
- rpm & rps optically (also Count & Time)
- rpm & rps, metres, yards, feet, per min & per secs
via contact adaptor
- Count total revs, metres, feet, yards
- Measure time interval in secs between pulses, reciprocal rate
- Speed Capture feature - Maximum, Minimum or Average rate
- 3 - 99,999 rpm (or equivalent in rps)
- Max. 50,000 rpm for 10 sec (or equivalent in rps)
- 0.30 - 1500.0 Metres or Yds/min. (4,500 ft/min) or equivalent
in seconds
- Fully Auto-ranging up to 0.001digit or ± 1 digit fixed, user
selectable
- 0.02% ± 1 digit
- ± 0.1 Metres (or equivalent in all ranges)
- 0 - 99999 seconds Auto-ranging only (max 0.01 resolution)
- 0.8 seconds or time between pulses, whichever is longest.
- 0.1 seconds auto-selection in Maximum or Minimum capture mode
- Last reading held for 1 minute, Auto Switch Off
- Program settings retained in memory after power down off
- Included complete with rpm cone & metric wheel assembly.
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