8/19/03
910-198E
Model 8500
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perform an Auto Quick Calibration. The Auto QCAL will be
performed automatically at five second intervals when the gage is not
otherwise making a measurement and the target ball is not in contact
with the probe. The user can also press the [QCAL] button on the
probe during non-measurement conditions at any time to manually
perform this quick calibration. By default, Auto QCAL is turned ON
and will be set to ON after performing a Measurement or Master Reset.
Multi-Point CAL - The Multi-Point Calibration (Multi-Point CAL)
feature allows the user to create a customized lookup table for the
probe and target ball currently in use. The user should perform a Multi-
Point CAL when switching from one target ball size to another or
when the highest degree of accuracy is required. For most applications,
a single point ball calibration is adequate. By default, Multi-Point CAL
is turned OFF and will be reset to OFF after performing a
Measurement or Master Reset.
5.5
Diagnostics Setup
The Diagnostics Setup contains self test modes for the gage. Press
[SETUP]. Use the [ ] and [ ] keys to select the Diagnostics Setup
submenu and press [ENTER]. The gage displays the Diagnostics Setup
menu:
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