ACU-RITE 200S READOUTS, Reference Manual

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 Press the DOWN arrow key to advance to the Z axis.
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Touch the workpiece surface at point 2.
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Enter the position of the tool tip (Z= 0) for the Z coordinate of
the datum.
 Press ENTER.
Setting Datums using LOCK AXIS Function
The LOCK AXIS function is useful for setting a datum when a tool is
under load and the diameter of the workpiece is not known.
To use the LOCK AXIS function:
 Press the DATUM soft key. The cursor will be in the DATUM
NUMBER field.
 Enter the datum number and press the DOWN arrow key to go to
the X axis field.
 Turn a diameter in the X axis.
 Press the LOCK AXIS soft key while the tool is still cutting.
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Retract from the current position.
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Turn the spindle off and measure the workpiece diameter.
 Enter the measured diameter, for example, 1.5” and press ENTER.