{"product_id":"testo-476-hand-held-stroboscope-0563-4760","title":"testo 476 Hand-held Stroboscope","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThe testo 476 Hand-held Stroboscope is a handy tool for HVAC techs and maintenance crews, letting you inspect high-speed moving parts like fans or conveyor belts without shutting them down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eIt's spot on for checking if a ventilation fan is running true, finding wobble in a pump, or just confirming proper operation in those hard-to-reach spots on a rooftop AC unit, even in the Aussie heat. I've used these to find fan blade defects you'd never spot with the naked eye, saving a lot of guesswork and potential shutdowns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHVAC technicians checking fan balance and motor RPM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaintenance teams inspecting machinery in ventilation plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction line supervisors troubleshooting high-speed processes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eThis stroboscope is built for a range of applications where you need to freeze motion and measure RPM or observe cyclic processes. It's especially useful in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAir conditioning and ventilation systems for fan and motor diagnostics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTextile and printing industries for monitoring fast-moving lines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAutomotive and packaging sectors to check for vibrations or defects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003eIf you're looking at a different application, double-check the flash range and light intensity against your specific needs before committing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Intensity Xenon Flash:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uses a powerful xenon flashlamp to provide bright, clear illumination, making fast-moving objects appear in slow motion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAccurate RPM Measurement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Offers a measuring range of 30 to 12500 rpm with high adjustment accuracy thanks to the dynamic setting dial.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-Life Battery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Equipped with a powerful Li-Ion rechargeable battery pack, providing at least 2 hours of continuous operation on a single charge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUltra-Short Flash Duration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Features an extremely short flash duration of less than 9 microseconds, ensuring sharp, precise images of moving parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExternal Trigger Connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allows synchronisation with external signals (0 to 5 V DTL\/TTL compatible) for precise timing on complex machinery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color: #007acc; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eParameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"color: #007acc; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px; text-align: left; background-color: #f5f5f5;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eMeasuring Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e30 to 12500 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eAccuracy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e±0.01 % of mv\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1 rpm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eIllumination Value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e1200 Lux at approx. 20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eFlash Colour\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e6000 to 6500 K\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eLife-time Flash Lamp\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e200,000,000 flashes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eExternal Trigger Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e0 to 5 V DTL\/TTL compatible; 3.5 mm \/ 1\/8 Standard plug; Uout=7.2 V unregulated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDisplay Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eLCD (Liquid Crystal Display)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eDisplay Function\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003e5 digit LCD display\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eStorage Battery Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; padding: 10px;\"\u003eNiMH rechargeable battery pack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; 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border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eUsing It on the Job\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharge Up:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ensure the stroboscope's NiMH battery is fully charged (max. 3.5 hours) before heading to the job site. This gives you at least 2 hours of continuous use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower On \u0026amp; Set:\u003c\/strong\u003e Power on the unit and use the dynamic setting dial to adjust the flash frequency, typically matching the expected RPM of the object you're inspecting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eObserve:\u003c\/strong\u003e Point the stroboscope at the moving object. Adjust the flash frequency until the object appears to slow down or become stationary, allowing for detailed visual inspection or RPM measurement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConnect Trigger (Optional):\u003c\/strong\u003e For precise synchronisation with machinery, connect the external trigger cable to the stroboscope and the machine's trigger output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDocument \u0026amp; Store:\u003c\/strong\u003e Note down your readings, then power off the stroboscope and store it in its transport case to protect the xenon lamp and optics.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003eLimitations \u0026amp; Safety Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid direct eye exposure to the xenon flash; it's a high-intensity light source.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use in potentially explosive atmospheres unless specifically rated for such environments.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnsure the stroboscope is not dropped or subjected to heavy impacts, as the xenon flashlamp is a precision component.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlways follow general workplace safety procedures and Safe Work Australia guidelines when operating diagnostic equipment around machinery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cblockquote style=\"border-left: 4px solid #007acc; background-color: #f9f9f9; font-style: italic; padding: 15px; margin: 20px 0;\"\u003eFor really precise work, especially on equipment with fluctuating speeds, always use the external trigger connection. It locks the stroboscope to the machine's own timing signal, giving you a rock-solid 'frozen' image that's impossible to get manually.\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #007acc; border-bottom: 2px solid #f0f0f0; padding-bottom: 8px; margin-top: 35px;\"\u003ePair With\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003ePair with vibration meters or a multi-function air velocity meter for a full diagnostic overview of HVAC systems. 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