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Model 8500
to three decimal places.
• Metric (mm): Readings less than or equal to 3.22 mm will read
out to three decimal places; readings greater than 3.22 will read
out to two decimal places.
5.1.3 Max Capture
Max Capture allows the gage to display the active and maximum
thickness readings while in Measure mode. Turn Max Capture ON and
return to Measure mode to enable this function. By default, Max
Capture is turned OFF and will be reset to OFF after performing a
Measurement or Master Reset.
Note:
Max Capture is prone to significant operator error due to
target ball movement. It is common for the target ball to
drift off center or to bounce away from the test piece,
thereby creating false maximum readings.
5.1.4 Min Capture
Min Capture allows the gage to display the active and minimum
thickness readings while in Measure mode.Turn Min Capture ON and
return to Measure mode to enable this function, or press [MIN] on the
keypad while in Measure mode. By default, the MIN function is turned
OFF and will be reset to OFF after performing a Measurement or
Master Reset.
Min Capture and Max Capture work together in the following four
combinations to display both Minimum and Maximum thickness
values while scanning:
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