Instruction manual

ProScale Technology

All ProScale systems consist of a SCALE, READHEAD, and a DISPLAY.

The SCALE consists of a series of conductive patterns on a non-

conductive substrate. The READHEAD contains a computer chip which

transmits and receives signals to the scale using capacitive coupling

(without actually touching the scale). The received signal is used by the

computer chip to calculate the READHEAD position to 0.01mm

precision. This position data is sent to the digital DISPLAY, where it can

be displayed in fractions, decimal inches, centimeters, or millimeters.

Each of the primary components is either for incremental measurement

or for absolute measurement. (Absolute systems use a more robust and

sophisticated method to measure position, resulting in a high immunity to

electrical interference and one that does not forget its position.) In some

cases, these technologies may be used together. Because not all

ProScale systems utilize the same style scale, readhead, or display

(incremental or absolute), it is very important to understand exactly which

components your ProScale uses. First, you must know which product

you have. This may be determined by the pictures and descriptions on

the following pages of this manual, by reviewing our web site, by the

label on the packaging, or by contacting your supplier.