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    MS6208A - Digital Tachometer [Contact] (Launch Special) - Future Light - LED Lights South Africa
MS6208A - Digital Tachometer [Contact] (Launch Special) - Future Light - LED Lights South Africa
    MS6208A - Digital Tachometer [Contact] (Launch Special) - Future Light - LED Lights South Africa
MS6208A - Digital Tachometer [Contact] (Launch Special) - Future Light - LED Lights South Africa

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Specifications & Features

When you need a quick, accurate RPM reading on rotating equipment, this contact digital tachometer is a solid choice for day-to-day use in workshops and indoor maintenance environments. It’s especially handy for contractors and technicians who want dependable measurements on motors, shafts and moving parts, using the correct idler wheel for the job.

 

Specifications

  • Battery Specs: 4x1.5AAA Batteries
  • IP Rating: IP20 – Indoor Use
  • Dimensions: 170mm x 60mm x 27mm / 6.7" x 2.4" x 1.1"
Installation Guidance, Tips & Tricks

Install The AAA Batteries: Install four AAA batteries before use.

 

Use Indoors Only: Operate the tachometer in indoor workshop or maintenance environments as indicated by its IP20 rating.

 

Choose The Correct Idler Wheel: Select the appropriate idler wheel for the rotating surface to ensure dependable contact measurements.

 

Make Stable Contact On Shafts: Hold the tachometer steadily against the motor shaft or moving part to maintain consistent contact during the reading.

 

Confirm RPM Reading Procedure: Perform a brief RPM check on rotating equipment to verify operation before routine measurements.

Frequently Asked Questions...

What does this tachometer measure?

It provides quick, accurate RPM readings on rotating equipment.

 

Is it suitable for outdoor use?

No, it is rated IP20 for indoor use.

 

What power source does it use?

It runs on 4x1.5 AAA batteries.

 

What are the dimensions?

The unit measures 170mm x 60mm x 27mm (6.7 in x 2.4 in x 1.1 in).

 

Where is it best used?

It is well suited for day-to-day work in workshops and indoor maintenance environments.

Specifications & Features

When you need a quick, accurate RPM reading on rotating equipment, this contact digital tachometer is a solid choice for day-to-day use in workshops and indoor maintenance environments. It’s especially handy for contractors and technicians who want dependable measurements on motors, shafts and moving parts, using the correct idler wheel for the job.

 

Specifications

  • Battery Specs: 4x1.5AAA Batteries
  • IP Rating: IP20 – Indoor Use
  • Dimensions: 170mm x 60mm x 27mm / 6.7" x 2.4" x 1.1"

MS6208A - Digital Tachometer [Contact]

R 2,099.00
R 2,099.00
R 2,999.00
Incl SKU: MS6208A
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Use Case Ideas: How, Where & Why!

Workshop motor speed checks: Verify RPM on alternator pulleys and drive shafts at a service bay using the 6'' wheel and log readings for diagnostics.

 

HVAC blower belt calibration: Measure blower shaft RPM in a plant room, match motor speed to pulley ratio, and adjust belt tension using contact mode for repeatable maintenance checks.

 

Conveyor line speed verification: Check conveyor roller surface speed on a packaging line with the 0.1m wheel, switching to m/min to confirm throughput targets during shift changeovers.

 

Printing press roller setup: Confirm press roller RPM in the print room, use ft/min to match substrate requirements, and record up to 100 groups for repeat runs.

 

Training lab data logging exercise: Demonstrate accurate contact RPM measurement on a bench motor, compare units m/sec and ft/sec, and save datasets for student assessment.

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