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Manual Part # 800-1405-001, Rev A

 

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Key Functions for standard operation 

ON

/

OFF KEY

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Momentarily press the 

ON

/

OFF

 key to turn DRO off then momentarily press it 

again to turn it back on.  The Firmware version is displayed for two seconds 
at power-on. 

 

UNITS KEY

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Momentarily  depressing  the 

UNITS

  key  will  display  measurement/position 

information  in  inches,  fractions  or  millimeters  .    With  each  key  press,  the 
DRO  will  cycle  through  decimal  inches,  fractions  (16ths,  32nds,  64ths)  and 
millimeters.  

 

When the DRO is in 1/16 or 1/32 inch fraction mode, a series of “bars” in the 
upper  right  corner  of  the  LCD,  each

 

representing  1/64th  of  an  inch,  may 

appear.    (ie.  When  in  1/16  inch  mode  and  three  bars  are  showing,  the 
measurement  displayed  is  rounded  down  to  the  closest  1/16  inch  and  each 
illuminated  bar  indicates  an  additional  1/64  of  an  inch  of  additional 
measurement.)  For better resolution, switch to 1/32 or 1/64 mode.  For the 
best resolution switch to a decimal mode. 
When  the  measurement  is  greater  than  99  63/64  inches,  a 

+100

+100

+100

+100

  and/or 

+200

+200

+200

+200

  will  illuminate  in  the  upper  right  portion  of  the  display  to  indicate  this 

amount  must  be  added  to  the  displayed  reading.  ie:  If  the  measurement  is 
154  5/8  inches,  54  5/8  and 

+100

+100

+100

+100

  will  be  illuminated  on  the  display.  If  the 

measurement  is  -307  23/64  inches,  -  7  23/64, 

+100

+100

+100

+100

  and 

+200

+200

+200

+200

  will  be 

illuminated on the display. 

Momentarily press 

Momentarily press 

Summary of Contents for ProScale 18W

Page 1: ...Limited Edition Model 18W ProScale Model 18W ...

Page 2: ...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 indirectly arising from the customer s use of or inability to use the equipment either separately or in combination with other equipment or for personal injury or loss or destruction of othe...

Page 3: ...READOUT 9 MOUNTING 9 THE LCD 10 FUNDAMENTAL OPERATION 11 KEY TIMING 11 KEY FUNCTIONS FOR STANDARD OPERATION 12 ON OFF KEY 12 UNITS KEY 12 PLUS MINUS KEYS 13 DATUM KEY 13 BASIC FUNCTIONS 14 MEASUREMENT READING DIRECTION 14 KEY LOCK 14 DISPLAY RESOLUTION 14 CHANGING THE BATTERY 15 CIRCUIT BOARD JUMPERS 16 SECTION 4 PROGRAMMING 17 PR 1 DATUM KEY 18 PR 2 DIRECTION OF TRAVEL 18 PR 3 KEY LOCKOUT 18 PR 4...

Page 4: ...pe measure is desired Because ProScale shows the exact measurement on its readout it eliminates the ambiguity and mistakes involved when reading and interpreting tape measures scales pointer or shaft encoders And because ProScale is a solid state electronic device there s very little to wear out The encoder and scale are designed to withstand shop dirt dust and other airborne contaminants With nor...

Page 5: ...mm or 001inch 01mm or 1 16 1 32 or 1 64 inch Repeatability 001inch or 01mm Readout Range 999 999 in 399 63 64 in 9999 99 mm Operating Power Digi Readout 2 AA Alkaline Batteries Operating Temp 40 to 110 F Slew Rate 60 inches second Encoder cable 120 inch PHYSICAL length of the aluminum scale extrusion is approximately 4 inches longer than the MEASUREMENT range ...

Page 6: ...tains electronic circuitry that transmits and receives signals to and from the scale using a patented technology called inductive coupling This data is then sent to the digital readout where it can be displayed in millimeters inches or fractions Multiple encoders each connected to a digital readout may be used on the same scale simultaneously Model 18W encoders have blue housings with a 120 inch s...

Page 7: ...ng measurement If you choose this installation proceed to Step 1 However the ProScale will also operate correctly is the encoder is moved along the scale during measurements If you choose this method proceed directly to Step 2 Note Never drill through the colored portion of the scale at any point over which the encoder will travel 1 Stationary Encoder installation Attach one end of the Connector L...

Page 8: ...your application such that the slot on the underside of the clip engages the post on the top of the encoder and captures it s movement along the scale The guide clip should exert some pressure on the encoder over the full range of travel as the two move as a single unit Insure the scale and encoder are properly aligned as the encoder is moved the guide clip will compensate for slight misalignment ...

Page 9: ...adout Model 18W Part Number 700 1600 231 Firmware Version P 3xxxx higher Firmware version is displayed on power up Mounting The Readout may be mounted Using Velcro or Double sided tape Drilling out the 3 holes from the inside of the case Using any of the six holes on the back of the case which may tapped for M2 or 4 40 screws ...

Page 10: ... full segment LCD test display the current firmware version AND RESET ALL PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS TO FACTORY DEFAULT VALUES NOTE The DRO may also be defaulted to original factory settings by removing the battery and then pressing and holding the UNITS key while re inserting battery Internal jumper JP3 must be set to the Program Enable position to allow the DRO to be reset to factory defaults as des...

Page 11: ...d time has elapsed for press hold operations See Table Below Momentarily Press Press Hold UNITS Cycles measurement units inches fractions mm No effect in programming mode Increments program parameter list Displays Pr Plus increments displayed value increments faster in programming mode increments parameter value increments faster Datum forces reading to programmed datum value After 6 seconds batte...

Page 12: ...g 1 64th of an inch may appear ie When in 1 16 inch mode and three bars are showing the measurement displayed is rounded down to the closest 1 16 inch and each illuminated bar indicates an additional 1 64 of an inch of additional measurement For better resolution switch to 1 32 or 1 64 mode For the best resolution switch to a decimal mode When the measurement is greater than 99 63 64 inches a 100 ...

Page 13: ...f values These keys may be locked out to prevent accidental offset entries See LOCK FUNCTION and Programming Parameter Pr3 DATUM KEY The DATUM key is used to change the currently displayed value Momentarily pressing the DATUM key forces the display to a user programmed value This can be zero or any other displayable value See Programming Parameter Pr1 The DATUM key can be locked out to prevent acc...

Page 14: ...yed in the upper left corner of the LCD When the LOCK LOCK LOCK LOCK symbol is displayed the DATUM and keys become inactive To de activate the Lock function press and hold the ON OFF key and then momentarily press the UNITS key The Lock function can also be enabled through programming This allows a more permanent Lock function since programming can be disabled with a hardware jumper inside the DRO...

Page 15: ...O will turn itself off until the batteries are replaced To replace the battery Remove the screws in the upper right and lower left corners Pull the cover off Remove the old batteries Reinstall 2 new AA Alkaline batteries noting the proper orientation Replace the cover and tighten the screws CAUTION DO NOT BEND BATTERY CLIPS THESE CLIPS ARE DESIGNED TO BE LOOSE WHEN THE CASE IS OPEN AND WILL COMPRE...

Page 16: ...ming is enabled when the shorting jumper is installed in position A To disable Programming install jumper on position B When programming is disabled user cannot access the programming functions via the front panel as described in PROGRAMMING PARAMETERS This provides a method of configuring the Digital Readout with specific parameters then preventing unauthorized or accidental configuration changes...

Page 17: ...med value Moving down parameter list Press and hold the ON OFF key and momentarily press the UNITS key to move backward through the Programming Parameter list Increase parameter value Momentarily press the PLUS key while displaying a Programming Parameter Value to increase the parameter setting Decrease parameter value Momentarily press the MINUS key while displaying a Programming Parameter Value ...

Page 18: ...tion and the LOCK LOCK LOCK LOCK symbol will appear on the display This prevents accidental changes when depressing these keys during normal operation Default 0 Pr 4 Display Resolution 1 2 3 This parameter sets the number of places to the right of the decimal point on the display When the DRO is in a decimal mode in mm or cm it will auto range to the next resolution if the value is too large to be...

Page 19: ...r 1 Be sure the encoder is on the scale 2 Plug the encoder into the readout 3 Unplug the encoder from the readout for one second then reconnect it What does b FAIL b FAIL b FAIL b FAIL mean When the readout displays this message it means the battery voltage has dropped to a level where reliable operation is no longer possible Install new batteries to clear this message What does P FAIL P FAIL P FA...

Page 20: ...UCT Accurate Technology Inc 270 Rutledge Rd Unit E Fletcher NC 28732 USA 828 654 7920 Please register your product at http www proscale com registration htm This manual is available online at www proscale com Part 800 1405 001 Rev A Copyright 2010 Accurate Technology Inc All rights reserved ...

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