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ProPanel-HD shown with optional transmitter and steel brace.

SERIAL # _______________

ProPanel-HD

(Systems with Firmware version 4)

Summary of Contents for ProPanel-HD

Page 1: ...ProPanel HD shown with optional transmitter and steel brace SERIAL _______________ ProPanel HD Systems with Firmware version 4 ...

Page 2: ...in this warranty Accurate Technology Inc does not make any warranties with respect to the product either expressed or implied including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose except as expressly provided in this agreement Accurate Technology Inc shall not be liable for any special incidental or consequential damages or for loss damage or expense directly or indir...

Page 3: ...ilable display units 2 no fractions PARAMETER 13 Linear Correction Value PARAMETER 14 ProScale Technology 0 Inductive PARAMETER 30 Number of offsets used PARAMETER 31 Offset Value 1 PARAMETER 32 Offset Value 2 PARAMETER 33 Offset Value 3 PARAMETER 39 Non Linear correction used 1 yes PARAMETER 40 Non Linear correction Interval 5 0000 inches PARAMETER 41 Temperature correction enabled 1 yes See www ...

Page 4: ...MEASURING 9 HOLE TO HOLE MEASUREMENTS 10 EDGE TO HOLE MEASUREMENTS 11 COMPARING DIAGONALS 12 GENERAL MAINTENANCE 13 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 13 PRIMARY KEY FUNCTIONS 14 SUPPLEMENTAL KEY FUNCTIONS 15 WHAT DO ALL THE SYMBOLS MEAN 16 SPC PORT SPECIAL MODES AUTOMATIC ON OFF 18 PROGRAMMING MODE 19 COMMON ERROR MESSAGES 20 ACCESSORIES 21 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 22 ...

Page 5: ...ngeably ProPanel is a general purpose portable measuring tool It is ideal for making inside outside and corner corner measurements In addition edge to hole and hole to hole measurements are possible with the optional Cone Set ProPanel HD has been designed using high quality anodized aluminum extrusion and machined parts to provide the best accuracy and repeatability over a wide variety of environm...

Page 6: ... or 01mm or 001cm Operating Temp 32 to 120 F 0 to 51 C Max Slew Rate 80 inches sec 2000mm sec Power 1 CR123 3V Lithium battery Output Format Mitutoyo Digimatic SPC Calibration Each ProPanel HD system is calibrated at factory when initially built Systems should be checked at least once per year for accuracy and serviced as needed If you see a NoCo message the readout is trying to show a dimension t...

Page 7: ...16ths of inch Fractions 32nd of inch Fractions 64th of inch Millimeters or centimeters if enable DATUM Close the jaws together and verify the readout shows zero Press the DATUM key if needed The keypad can be locked if desired this prevents accidental presses of the PLUS MINUS or DATUM keys from affecting accuracy CUSTOMIZE Many operations features of the ProPanel system can be configured to suit ...

Page 8: ...e a handheld caliper or T square Close the jaws against the edges of the item being measured keeping the jaws as square to the edges as possible and read the result on the readout Tips Ensure the beam is not sagging during measurements Try to use the full width of the jaws wherever possible ...

Page 9: ... The readout is now showing the Inside measurement Note This offset value is factory programmed see page 2 but can be changed if needed 3 Using the upper or lower tips of the jaws measure the inside dimension of interest and read the result on the readout Note Videos showing how these measurements are made are posted at web site www proscale com propanel ...

Page 10: ...de measuring Hole to hole measurements less than 1 5 are not possible 4 Open the jaws and place the cones into the holes in the part A slight wiggling of the ProPanel will ensure the cones self center into the holes 5 Read the Hole to Hole distance on the readout 6 If you need to recalibrate with the cones installed a Press the DATUM key to clear the readout b Close the moving carriage so the edge...

Page 11: ...en with the edges of the jaws so the value displayed is correct Edge to hole measurements less than 0 75 are not possible 4 Open the jaws and place the fixed jaw with the half cylinder against the outside edge of the part Then place the full cone into the hole 5 Read the Hole to Edge distance on the readout 6 If you need to recalibrate with these inserts installed a Press the DATUM key to clear th...

Page 12: ... moving carriage and place pins on the moving jaw around opposite corner 5 Press the ABS INC key to set a temporary zero point Depending on the readout s configuration you may need to press and hold the ABS INC key for a few seconds 6 Rotate the part or the ProPanel gage and measure the other diagonal The displayed reading is the differential between the diagonals 7 Press the ABS INC key to return...

Page 13: ... upper tips of the jaws then between the lower tips of the jaws A variation larger than 0 05mm 0 002 inches requires adjustment If the carriage becomes difficult to move and the lock thumbscrew is not tightened clean the scale Locate and remove any burrs which may have developed on the aluminum beam Do not use any liquid lubricants on the ProPanel HD system Battery Replacement When the battery in ...

Page 14: ... if a KEY IS HELD DOWN Key Action ON OFF Nothing UNITS Nothing PLUS The displayed value increases faster each 2 seconds DATUM After 4 seconds the battery voltage is displayed After 7 seconds the readout s temperature is displayed MINUS The displayed value decreases faster each 2 seconds Key Combinations For these actions press and hold the first key then quickly press and release the second key Th...

Page 15: ...les readout back to ABS mode SEND The currently displayed value is sent to the SPC data port None F1 An offset value is applied If offset feature is enabled in the programming menu Also used to store compensation point data in Enhanced Readouts None F2 Used to set compensation end point for Enhanced Readouts None F3 Turns Monitor mode on or off If monitor feature is enabled in the programming menu...

Page 16: ...DATUM keys are pressed See page 14 for key combination to turn this off The readout s display is frozen When this feature is enabled press F4 key to turn on off Monitor mode drift alarm is turned on When this feature is enabled press F3 key to turn on off When any of these are displayed the readout is adding a programmed offset value to the primary dimension Offsets are useful for applications wit...

Page 17: ...dout will show 5 5 16 and turn on the 200 indicator Minus sign Turns on when a negative value is displayed Battery level indicator When all 3 bars are lit the battery is good When only bottom bar is lit a new battery is needed soon Vinculum used in fractions mode to separate numerator from denominator Units indicator IN is for INCHES or fractions MM for millimeters CM for centimeters Press UNITS k...

Page 18: ... preset zone Input device mapping Controls how a pushbutton or footswitch works with the readout Output controls Choose how the output of the readout works Compensation Linear Temperature and Non Linear compensations are all set at factory Programming Mode Where you customize several dozen parameters to get the readout working exactly as you want Consult the Complete User Guide at www proscale com...

Page 19: ...er 1 00000 Pr14 Encoder compatibility 1 Absolute scale Pr15 LCD contrast adjustment 27 Pr16 Final linear multiplier 1 00000 Pr22 ABS INC key operation 0 2 seconds Pr23 Supplemental keys enabled 3 All enabled Pr24 Monitor hold Go NoGo features 0 Disabled Pr25 Go NoGo values to save 0 None Pr26 Drift Monitor tolerance 01 inches Pr27 Limits modes used 0 Not used Pr28 Lower limit value 0 000 Pr29 Uppe...

Page 20: ...programming values after new battery is installed LOCK The keypad is LOCKed but an attempt was made to change the calibration Unlock keypad to fix see page 14 P LOCK The keypad is LOCKed but an attempt was made to change the calibration Change programming parameter Pr3 to fix See www proscale com 700 1600 246 for more details no oFF Offsets are disabled but an attempt was made to apply an offset v...

Page 21: ... to hole and hole to hole measurement ability The measurement from a ProPanel can be transmitted to a remote computer using the SPC Data Set The small transmitter module plugs into the readout and uses 802 15 signaling to the receiver The receiver connects to computer on USB and is compatible with almost any software The measurement from a ProPanel can be transmitted to a nearby computer using the...

Page 22: ...message What does P FAIL mean When the readout displays this message it means the battery voltage has dropped to a level where reliable programming is not possible Install a new battery to clear this message The readout does not change or changes very little as it moves 1 The readout is in the HOLD mode 2 The linear scaling factor is set very low The readout alternately shows no Co and a measureme...

Page 23: ...ProPanel HD FW4 Revised August 2020 Page 23 of 24 ...

Page 24: ... Thank you for choosing a ProScale Product IT WAS PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA Accurate Technology Inc 270 Rutledge Rd Unit E Fletcher NC 28732 USA 1 828 654 7920 www proscale com P N 800 1090 105 Copyright 2020 Accurate Technology Inc All rights reserved ...

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