2.3.4 Measuring mode
Positioning the unit
p m
Starting the measuring run
p
d
jÿ
Notes:
It is possible to start a new measuring run from any display position by
pressing the p key.
The unit switches itself off automatically if it is not operated for
10 seconds. (This function can be deactivated in the setting field PARK,
refer to Chapter 2.3.5).
The range is automatically extended if the set measuring range is
exceeded during the measuring run.
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Place the unit on the workpiece as shown in
Chapter 2.2.1 and switch on (press p , Press
the m key. The display POS(ition) appears.
The unit is not correctly positioned if the top
or bottom arrow of the bar display appears.
The optimum measuring position is reached
when the centre bar flashes or a maximum
pick-up deflection of +10/-15 µm is dis-
played.
Press the p key again. The set traverse
length Lt is displayed while the measurement
is taking place. The pick-up feed can be read
off on the bar display.
Measuring run completed: The measured
result is displayed for one of the three
roughness parameters (Ra, R z , R max or R t ).
If a tolerance was selected for one parameter
and this was exceeded during measurement,
the tolerance value alternates with the
measured value on the display.
Turn d to display the other measured re-
sults.
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