Monarch Nova-Strobe pbx Phaser Stroboscope

Portable xenon stroboscope with 30…50,000 FPM range, internal/external phase delay, tachometer mode to 250,000 RPM, and NIST Traceable Certificate included.

Key advantages

30…50,000 FPM with 0.01-step resolution (menu); ×2 / ÷2 for harmonics beyond the flash limit.
Phase shifting — delay as phase angle (0.1…359.9°) or time (0.01…1000 ms); auto-step slow-motion mode.
Battery or continuous AC — internal NiMH ~2 h @ 1800 FPM; continuous with PSC-pbxU supply/recharger.
NIST included — individual TTL in/out jacks for sensors and daisy-chain.

Typical applications

Phase-delayed inspection of high-speed repetitive events.
Maintenance and production speed/phase checks with remote sensors.
Kit deployments needing spare lamp and carry case.

Selection guide

Flash range — 30…50,000 FPM; accuracy ±0.004% of setting or ± LSD.
Tachometer mode — 5…250,000 RPM from external trigger; accuracy ±0.001% of reading or ± last digit.
Phase delay — Phase 0.1…359.9°; time 0.01…1000 ms; auto 0…200 VRPM.
I/O — Separate 1/8 in. TTL input/output; 24 V pk max input; 3.3 Vdc typical trigger out.
Light — Average ~13 W typical >4000 RPM; ~230 mJ/flash typical to 4000 RPM; lamp life ~100 million flashes.
Power — Internal NiMH or PSC-pbxU 115/230 Vac; charge 4–5 h typical.
Environment — Operating 0…40 °C; thermal safety can force tach mode (stops flashing) on overheating.
Weight — 1.9 lb (0.86 kg) including batteries.
Configs — Unit PN 6210-020; Kit PN 6210-021 (case + spare lamp).

Common mistakes

Ordering the unit when the kit (spare lamp + case) is needed for field kits.
Ignoring the 0…40 °C operating window and thermal shutoff behavior.
Expecting LED continuous high-FPM duty without checking xenon run-time curves.
Daisy-chaining without confirming TTL polarity/menu edge settings.
Test & measurement

When to RFQ / what to tell us

Unit vs Kit (6210-020 / 6210-021).
External sensor / phase-delay use case.
Spare lamps, cables, or extra battery needs.
Quantity and ship-to country.

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Specs

Spec	Value
SKU	23700
Brand	Monarch Instrument
Model	Nova-Strobe pbx (Phaser-Strobe PBX)
Product type	portable xenon stroboscope
Measuring range	Flash 30–50,000 FPM; tachometer mode 5–250,000 RPM
Accuracy	Flash ±0.004% of setting or ± LSD; tach ±0.001% of reading or ± last digit
Display	Backlit LCD; flash rate in FPM or Hz; delays in degrees or ms
Output signal	TTL I/O (separate jacks); 40 μs pulse out, 3.3 Vdc typical
Supply voltage	Internal rechargeable NiMH or PSC-pbxU AC power supply/recharger
Ambient temperature	0 to 40 °C (32 to 104 °F)
Weight	1.9 lbs (0.86 kg) including batteries
Notes	NIST Traceable Certificate included. Specs from monarchinstrument.com Nova-Strobe pbx product page.

Documents

Nova-Strobe pbx product page (OEM)

FAQ

Q: What does phase shifting do? A: It delays the flash relative to an external trigger by angle or time so you can inspect a different point in the cycle, including an auto-step slow-motion mode.

Q: Unit or Kit? A: Kit (6210-021) adds a foam carry case and spare lamp. State which you need in the RFQ.

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