The digital display can show measurement information in imperial or metric. To change the
current display mode, momentarily press the MODE key. With each key press the display will
cycle through decimal inches, fractional inches (1/16), (1/32), (1/64) (If enabled by
Programming Parameter Pr6) and metric (mm or cm based on setting of Programming
Parameter Pr5).
When the display is in a decimal mode (mm, cm or in) it will auto-range to the next resolution
if the value is displayable in the next range. This allows the display to be used with Mitutoyo
Digimatic products in inch mode or different resolutions other than 2 decimal places.
When the display is in 1/16 or 1/32-inch fraction mode, a series of “bars” in the upper right
corner of the LCD each represent an additional 1/64
th
of an inch measurement. I.e. When in
1/16 inch mode and three bars are showing, the measurement displayed is rounded
down
to
closest 1/16 inch and each illuminated bar indicates an additional 1/64 of an inch (“heavy”)
measurement. For better resolution switch to 1/32 or 1/64 fraction mode. For the best
resolution switch to a decimal mode.
When the measurement is greater than +- 99 63/64 inches, a +100 or +200 will show on the
upper right portion of the LCD to indicate this amount must be added to the displayed reading.
I.e. If the measurement is 154 5/8 inches, 54 5/8 and +100 will be displayed on the LCD. If
the measurement is –307 23/64 inches – 7 23/64, +100 and +200 will be displayed on the
LCD.
The Resolution of the display can be set for Normal; (.01mm or .001in), Reduced; (.1mm or
.01in) or Increased; (.01mm or .0005in) (Programming Parameter Pr4.)
+, 0, and – Keys
Section (1f) Lock Mode
The user can “lock-out” the position offset adjustment functions (+, -, 0 keys) to prevent
accidental changes of the current displayed position. To activate the lock, press and hold the
ON/OFF and then momentarily press the MODE key. The word LOCK on the LCD display will
turn on or off with each lock/unlock operation. When the LOCK symbol is displayed, the +, -
and 0 keys will not change the displayed position. On Displays with an auxiliary keypad: ABS
and INC modes have independent lock operations.
(See Programming Parameter Pr3. Factory default is enabled.)
Section (1g) Segment Offset Adjustments
For scales that are longer then 430mm (17 inches), multiple scale pattern segments are
installed end-to-end on the aluminum extrusion. This provides a quasi-absolute measurement
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