EVA Smart Strobe Function

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The EVA can be used to identify some rotating components/systems which exhibit imbalance IF the component rotational speed is the dominant frequency of the vibration concern. The EVA is equipped with a strobe light trigger wire which can be used with an Inductive Pickup Timing Light, (J-38792-25), or equivalent included with the J-38792-KIT, or available separately. Using the Smart Strobe function enables the user to input the vibration frequency to which the strobe will flash. By marking the suspected rotating component, such as a pulley, adjusting the strobe frequency to match the dominant vibration frequency at the engine RPM noted during diagnosis, and then operating the engine at that specific RPM, the mark on the object will appear to be stationary if that object is unbalanced.