

Extech RPM33 Combination Contact/Laser Photo Tachometer
The RPM33 is a versatile tachometer that supports both direct‐contact measurement and laser non-contact RPM measurement modes, offering a wide range of speed, surface speed and length measurement capabilities in one handheld package.
Description
This unit allows the user to measure rotational speed either by placing the contact tip on a shaft or by using a laser beam reflected off a marked target from up to about 0.5 m (1.6 ft) away. The non-contact (photo) mode covers approximately 2 to 99,999 rpm, while the contact mode covers about 2 to 20,000 rpm. It also supports measurement of surface speed (e.g., feet/min, meters/min) and length (inches, meters) via the included wheel adapter. The meter features a large five-digit back-lit LCD, built-in memory to store up to ten readings including measurement, max, min and average values, a quartz-crystal referenced microprocessor for high accuracy, and a rugged handheld form suitable for industrial maintenance. Accessories like reflective tape, wheel adapter, and battery are included so it’s field-ready out of the box.
Features
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Contact mode range: ~2 to 20,000 rpm with high accuracy (~±0.05% +1 digit).
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Non-contact laser photo mode range: ~2 to 99,999 rpm, enabling safe measurement at a distance.
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Surface-speed / length measurement in the contact mode: e.g., up to ~2,000 m/min or equivalent in ft/min/inches/min.
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Large five-digit back-lit LCD display for readability in field/industrial conditions.
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Memory storage of multiple readings (10 sets) capturing measurement, max, min, and average values.
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Laser pointer and sighting built in for accurate non-contact targeting and measurement.
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Compact handheld size (approx. 160 × 60 × 42 mm, ~151 g) for easy portability.
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Accessories included: 9V battery, reflective tape for photo mode, wheel adapter for surface speed, and protective case.
Includes
- Contact wheel for linear surface speed 0 to 1999.9 meters/minute; 0.2 to 6560 feet/minute) or RPM measurements
- 9-volt battery
- Reflective tape
- Carrying case, and user manual

