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TAKING MEASUREMENTS
You should refer to the documentation for the software program that you are using with your
instrument. All applications that use the instrument must be running during measurements.
Sample Criteria
The instrument can take measures from just about any clean, dry surface that is reasonably flat.
The instrument shoe should be able to rest flat and steady on the sample area. If the item to be
measured is smaller than the shoe, you may want to make a platform—at the same height as the
item—for the rest of the instrument’s shoe to sit on.
NOTE: Never measure wet paint. Wet paint will contaminate the instrument.
Measurement Techniques
1.
Clear the sample surface of any dirt, dust, or moisture.
2.
Position the target window over the sample to measure. If possible, place the entire
instrument on the sample.
3.
Press the instrument firmly to the shoe; the measurement indicators change to amber. Hold
steady until the measurement indicators change to green followed by an audible beep. This is
an indication that the measurement was successful.
NOTE: Your application may also require you to press the Measure button during a
measurement.
4.
Release the instrument.
The measurement indicators change to red and an error beep occurs if the measurement was
unsuccessful. Refer to the Troubleshooting section in the Appendices for more details.
Measure button
pressed
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