Hand-held stroboscope Nova-Strobe Delux DAX
Mains voltage supply / continuous operation
- mains-independent thanks to battery operation ( dbx ) or direct 230 VAC connection for continuous operation ( dax )
- 30 to 20,000 flashes per minute
- Phase delay
- external triggering and synchronization possible/trigger edge selectable
- backlit, brilliant LCD display with many functions

The Nova-Strobe stroboscope is used for speed and vibration measurement or for observing movement. Its handy design and low weight make it easy to carry out measurements even in hard-to-reach places. The flash frequency is set using a rotary knob and shown on a display.
The device also has a trigger input and a trigger output, enabling external triggering and synchronization.
The supply voltage is provided by an internal rechargeable battery ( dbx ) or by direct connection to 230 VAC via mains cable ( dax ).
Display:
2-line LCD display 13 mm / 7 mm digit height
6-digit numeric and 5-digit alphanumeric
Operation:
6 buttons on the viewing side and rotary knob on the side for dynamic speed adjustment
The knob with an incremental rotary encoder adjusts the speed. The individual decimal places can be selected and changed by pressing the knob.
Frequency range:
Stroboscope:
30.0 FPM to 20,000.0 FPM (flashes per minute)
0.5 FPS to 333.33 FPS (flashes per second)
Adjustable via rotary knob, keypad or external triggering.
Tachometer:
Speed display with external triggering
Range: 5.0 rpm to 250,000 rpm with optional sensor
Resolution:
0.01 FPM to 1 FPM (adjustable)
0.1 FPM max. resolution above 9999.99 FPM
Accuracy:
Stroboscope: 0.002% of the display value or ± last digit
Tachometer: ±0.001% of the display value or ± last digit
Flash duration:
10 µs to 25 µs
Lightning energy:
typ. 230 mJ/flash; 15.5 W on average
Flash tube:
Pluggable xenon tube (type L1903),
typ. Lifetime 100 million flashes
Entrance:
Enables external triggering of the stroboscope. Connection via a 3-pin, 3.5 mm jack plug. The input is TTL-compatible (24 volts max.).
Minimum trigger pulse width: 500 ns.
Delay: typ. 13µs between trigger pulse and flash ( dbx ) or typ. 16µs ( dax ); trigger edge selectable (rising or falling edge).
The internal oscillator and the rotary knob for frequency setting are deactivated as long as a jack plug is plugged in.
Output:
Synchronization with other devices, pulse signal 40 µs; 3.3 VDC
Sensor supply:
6 VDC
Supply:
230 VAC, 35 VA
Ambient conditions:
Operation: 0 °C to +40 °C
Dimensions (W x H x D):
Housing body:
93 mm x 90 mm x 229 mm
Reflector housing:
Diameter 122 mm
Handle:
Length 108 mm
Housing:
Robust plastic housing
Charging time:
approx. 4 to 5 hours.
Weight:
approx. 0.7 kg
Manufacturer:
Monarch Instrument , USA.




