Ripple Tank Driver & Strobe Light

Code: IPC-4430-W
The IPC Irwin Ripple Tank Driver & Strobe Light provides a simple and convenient way to quickly setup and optimise a range of Ripple Tank wave experiments. The kit provides a Motor Speed controller and power for the Ripple Tank Strobe Light (included with the product) as well as a ‘Freeze’ wave function.
The front panel of the Driver Unit includes a ‘Function’ switch, a manual ‘Motor Speed’ control, and a manual ‘Strobe Light Flash Rate’ control. Four standard 4mm output sockets for the Motor and Strobe Light are located on the right-hand side of the unit, while the Power Input Socket (12VDC) is located on the left-hand side, a 12VDC Mains Supply Adaptor is included with the product. The ‘Function’ switch modes operator as follows:- Off – no power supplied to the Motor or the Strobe Light. Freeze – the Driver Unit senses the motor speed and sends a synchronised pulse to the Strobe Light which has the effect of freezing the ripples. The manual Motor Speed control is active in this mode, but the manual Strobe Light Flash Rate control is disabled. Manual – the user may adjust both the manual Motor Speed and manual Strobe Light Flash Rate to provide a frozen effect and may also slowly reverse or speed up the ripples as required. Continuous – the Strobe Light is powered continuously for steady illumination purposes only, the manual Motor Speed control is active, but the manual Strobe Light Flash Rate control is disabled.
RIPPLE TANK DRIVER SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Supply = 12VDC (via DC Power Socket, 5.5mm/2.1mm)
Dimensions = 175 x 105 x 55mm overall
Mass = 0.4kg
Motor Speed Range = 12rps to 30rps (revolutions per second)
Strobe Light Speed Range = 12Hz to 30Hz
STROBE LIGHT SPECIFICATIONS
Supply Current Range = 20mA to 350mA (typical Vf at 350mA = 3.3VDC)
Flash Rate Range = 0.1Hz to 10kHz
Dimensions = 450 x 22 x 18mm overall
Mass = 0.05kg