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Accurate Technology DigiScale Models 18 & 28 User Manual Page 31 of 36
Readout Functions
REVERSE READINGS
Reverse readings means changing the direction of readings produced by
moving the encoder. If the readout decrements (reduces or goes negative)
when it should be incrementing (increasing or going positive), the readout will
need to be re-programmed for your application.
See Section 4: Programming, Programming Parameter Pr2
INCREMENTAL MEASUREMENTS
The Compact readout provides the ability to make relative, or incremental,
measurements and still retain the measurements system’s absolute position
in memory. To enter the Incremental (or return to Absolute) measurement
mode, press and hold the IN/MM key for 3 seconds. The ABS or INC indicator
will illuminate on the display.
While in Incremental mode, the + and – keys are used to set offsets and the
DATUM key is used to zero the readout.
Example of an Incremental Measurement (with no offsets):
1) Enter the incremental mode (press and hold the IN/MM key 3
seconds.)
2) Make a measurement.
3) Momentarily depress IN/MM or DATUM key to re-zero the readout
4) Make another measurement
5) Repeat as necessary.
Example of an Incremental Measurement (with offsets):
1) Enter the incremental mode (press and hold the IN/MM key 3
seconds.)
2) Set the desired offset by depressing the + or – key.
3) Make a measurement.
4) Momentarily depress
IN/MM key to reset the readout and apply the
offset entered previously, or momentarily depress the DATUM key to
re-zero the display before the next measurement.
Press & Hol
d for 3 seconds