Monarch Palm Strobe X Handheld Stroboscope

Compact palm-sized xenon stroboscope with joystick tuning, removable rechargeable battery, TTL I/O, and NIST Traceable Certificate included.

Key advantages

100…12,500 FPM internal flash range; external flash to 12,500 FPM; tachometer mode 5…250,000 RPM (no flash).
NIST Traceable Certificate included with each unit.
Removable battery pack — tools-free swap; ~2 h @ 1800 FPM / ~1 h @ 6000 FPM typical.
One-hand joystick — multiply/divide-by-2, eight stored flash rates, ¼-20 tripod mount.

Typical applications

Visual freeze-frame inspection of rotating/reciprocating machinery.
Speed checks with remote sensors via TTL input (tachometer mode).
Field maintenance where a lightweight, palm-sized strobe is preferred.

Selection guide

Internal flash — 100…12,500 FPM; accuracy greater of ±0.5 FPM or ±0.01% of reading; resolution 0.1 FPM.
External / tach — External flash 5…12,500 FPM; tachometer 5…250,000 RPM; external accuracy greater of ±0.1 FPM or ±0.01% of reading.
I/O — 0…5 V TTL compatible input (12 V pk max); 350 μs positive TTL output pulse.
Display — 6-digit alphanumeric backlit LCD.
Light — 150 mJ/flash up to 3000 FPM; 7.9 W @ 6000 FPM; flash duration 10–30 μs typical.
Power — Removable 6 Vdc rechargeable pack; PSC-3U class recharger; ~4 h charge.
Size / weight — 9.34 × 3.20 × 3.04 in.; 1.2 lb (544 g) with battery.
Kits — Unit (6205-050), Pak with spare battery/holster (6205-051), Kit with spare lamps (6205-052), Deluxe Kit (6205-053).

Common mistakes

Expecting LED continuous-run duty — this is a xenon palm strobe with finite battery run time by flash rate.
Ordering the base unit when a spare battery or carry case is required for field work.
Using external trigger without confirming TTL levels and edge polarity.
Treating it as a vibration analyzer — it is for visual freeze and speed indication.
Test & measurement

When to RFQ / what to tell us

Kit preference: unit / Pak / Kit / Deluxe Kit (or PN 6205-050…053).
Need for spare battery, holster, spare lamps, or case.
External sensor / daisy-chain needs.
Quantity and ship-to country.

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Specs

Spec	Value
SKU	23676
Brand	Monarch Instrument
Model	Palm Strobe X (PALM STROBE x)
Product type	handheld xenon stroboscope
Measuring range	Internal flash 100–12,500 FPM; external flash 5–12,500 FPM; tachometer mode 5–250,000 RPM
Accuracy	Internal: greater of ±0.5 FPM or ±0.01% of reading; External: greater of ±0.1 FPM or ±0.01% of reading
Display	6-digit alphanumeric backlit LCD
Output signal	TTL compatible I/O; 350 μs positive pulse out (~5 Vdc typical)
Supply voltage	Removable 6 Vdc rechargeable battery pack; universal 115/230 Vac recharger
Weight	1.2 lbs (544 g) including battery
Notes	NIST Traceable Certificate included. Specs from monarchinstrument.com Palm Strobe X product page.

Documents

Palm Strobe X product page (OEM)

FAQ

Q: Is NIST included? A: Yes — Monarch lists a NIST Traceable Certificate with each Palm Strobe X configuration.

Q: How long does the battery last? A: Typical ~2 hours at 1800 FPM and ~1 hour at 6000 FPM with a full charge; an optional second pack extends field time.

Q: What should I send for a quote? A: Kit/PN preference, accessories, quantity, ship-to. Compatible with systems using Monarch Palm Strobe X if you need a drop-in check — we do not claim authorized-dealer status.