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7 SETTING UP THE GAUGE
7.1 TRANSDUCER - SETTING TYPE OF
The first step in using your gauge is to select the transducer type from the predefined list of setups
stored in the gauge.
Selecting a transducer type and measurement mode optimises all gauge parameters for that
particular probe.
Once the setup has been selected, your gauge will recall these settings every time it is switched on.
The setup will only change if you select a previously saved setup from the list.
Follow these steps to select your transducer type:
1.
Press
.
A list of setups of measurement modes and transducers is dis-
played.
2.
Use UP and DOWN arrows to scroll through the list until the
appropriate type is highlighted and then press ENTER.
Note:
Ensure the transducer type you select is the same as the
transducer plugged into your gauge;
failure to do this will result
in erroneous measurements
.
3.
When the CONFIRM screen displays ‘OVERWRITE CURRENT
SETTINGS’, press OK to overwrite the existing transducer type
with the newly selected transducer type.
You now need to perform a probe zero before taking measurements.
7.2 TRANSDUCER - ZEROING
Note: This function is only used when using a contact style transducer with a pulse-echo contact
setup selected. All the other transducer types use multiple echo modes and the zero function is not
needed.
Setting the zero point for the transducer is important in the same way it is important for a mechanical
micrometer. Zeroing takes into account slight variations in the manufacturing process for maximum
accuracy. If zeroing is not carried out correctly, the measurements taken by the gauge will be in
error by some fixed value.
Note: If you intend to switch between measurement modes, setup up the gauge in pulse-echo
mode, perform the probe zero, and then save the setup to one of the empty setup locations. Once
this is completed, you can switch between modes toggling between two setups.
In order to perform the zero probe routine, your gauge must be in pulse-echo mode.
1.
Press MEAS to display the measurement screen.
2.
Remove all couplant from the face of the transducer and check that the wearface is clean and
free of any debris.
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