capability in which the read head can calculate its position on any individual scale segment but
cannot determine which particular segment it is on. To solve this problem, the Digital Display
track which scale segment the read head is on by detecting the “splice” between one segment
and adjacent segments.
In certain situations, the crossing from one segment to another may not be detected by the
display. This may occur if the read head is disconnected from the digital display and then
moved along the scale to another segment. It may also occur if the read head is moved too
quickly between two segments. (Maximum slew rate us 400mm/sec, 15in/sec)
If the segment tracking count is incorrect because of one of the above situations, the user can
re-adjust the display to correct the error. This adjustment is referred to as the
Segment Offset
Adjustment
.
To add one segment value (430.08mm) to the displayed value, hold the MODE key and then
momentarily press the + key. The displayed position will increase by 430.08mm (16.933
inches). To subtract one encoder segment from the displayed value, press and hold the
MODE key and then momentarily press the – key. The displayed position will decrease by
430.08mm.
(See Programming Parameter Pr1 and SCALES in Section 1 of this manual for additional
information. Factory Default is set to enable this function.)
Section (1h) Offset Addition
Offset addition allows the user to preset up to 3 different distances that are then added to the
Digital Displays position when selected. This allows the user to quickly switch measurement
modes from one reference point to another such as in the case of inside and outside
measurements on ProPanel or multiple stations on a vertical panel saw. To utilize the offset
addition feature, programming parameter Pr10 must be set to 1. The display will then flash
one of “offset” numerals 1, 2, 3 or 4 located in the upper left corner of the LCD. Offset 1 is
the ABS position with no offset addition. Offset 2 is the ABS position with parameter Pr11
(Offset addition 1) added to it. Offsets 3 and 4 have similar functions with parameters Pr12
and Pr13 added to the ABS position respectively. To move from “Offset” 1 to 2, momentarily
press the F1 key. Each depression of the F1 key will advance to the next offset. After offset
4, the display will move back to offset 1.
(See Programming Parameters 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13)
Section (1i) Limit Mode
The digital display will show either “LL” for Low Limit or “UL” for Upper Limit if a pre-
programmed upper or lower reading is encountered. Upper and Lower limits are set with
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