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Accurate Technology DigiScale 18 User Manual

Manual is about: SCALE, ENCODER and DIGITAL READOUT

Summary of DigiScale 18

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    Models 18 & 28 digiscale ™ user manual.

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    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 2 of 36.

  • Page 3: Warranty

    Accurate technology digiscale models 18 & 28 user manual page 3 of 36 warranty accurate technology, inc. Warrants the digiscale models 18 & 28 against defective parts and workmanship for 1 year commencing from the date of original purchase. Upon notification of a defect, accurate technology, inc., s...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 4 of 36 table of contents section 1 general information................................................. 6 i ntroduction ........................................................................................... 6 a bout t his m anual ............................

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    Accurate technology digiscale models 18 & 28 user manual page 5 of 36 section 4 compact readout.......................................................24 m ounting ...............................................................................................24 surface mount configuration...............

  • Page 6: Ection

    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 6 of 36 s ection 1 g eneral i nformation introduction digiscale is a general purpose linear measuring system it consists of three major parts: a scale , an encoder and a digital readout . Digiscale is an ideal choice for most measuring requirements up to 60 inc...

  • Page 7: Specifications

    Accurate technology digiscale models 18 & 28 user manual page 7 of 36 specifications measuring range: * model 18 up to 10 inches model 28 up to 60 inches accuracy: model 18 ± .010 inches model 28 ± .012 inches readout resolution .1inch .1mm or .01inch .01mm or .001inch .01mm or 1/16, 1/32 or 1/64 in...

  • Page 8: About Digiscale

    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 8 of 36 about digiscale all digiscale systems consist of a scale (or track), an encoder , (or readhead) and a digital readout (dro). Scale the scale consists of a series of conductive patterns bonded to an aluminum extrusion. The model 18 scale is .765 inches w...

  • Page 9: Ection

    Accurate technology digiscale models 18 & 28 user manual page 9 of 36 connector link s ection 2 i nstallation model 18 the model 18 can be used in many different measurement applications, and with numerous types of equipment. Therefore all installations will be a little different and it is the respo...

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    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 10 of 36 guide clip 2. Stationary scale installation if your application is better suited for the scale to be held stationary and the encoder moved along it during a measurement, you should use the guide clip to capture the encoder and move it along the scale (...

  • Page 11: Model 28

    Accurate technology digiscale models 18 & 28 user manual page 11 of 36 guide clip model 28 the model 28 can be used in many different measurement applications, and with numerous types of equipment. Therefore all installations will be a little different and it is the responsibility of the user to cho...

  • Page 12

    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 12 of 36 moved (the guide clip will compensate for slight misalignment in the direction perpendicular to movement). Adjust the scale alignment if necessary. Plug the encoder cable into the readout. Refer to the digital readout operation manual that accompanied ...

  • Page 13: Frequently Asked Questions

    Accurate technology digiscale models 18 & 28 user manual page 13 of 36 frequently asked questions can i mount the scale/encoder without the connector link/guide clip? Yes. However, the connector link and guide clip serve to provide an accurate method of transferring the movement of the encoder or sc...

  • Page 14: Ection

    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 14 of 36 s ection 3 d igi r eadout this section includes information for: digital readout, lcd, digi part number: 700-1600-d55 with firmware version d 2.Xxx & higher (firmware version is displayed on power-up) mounting the readout may be mounted: • using velcro...

  • Page 15: The Lcd

    Accurate technology digiscale models 18 & 28 user manual page 15 of 36 the lcd the above figure illustrates all the segments available on the dig readout. (not all segments are used) caution pressing and holding the on / off and units key for 10 seconds with power off will perform a full segment lcd...

  • Page 16: Changing The Batteries

    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 16 of 36 changing the batteries a low battery indicator will appear in the lower left corner of the lcd. When battery voltage drops below approximately 2.6v the readout will turn itself off until the batteries are replaced. To replace the battery remove the scr...

  • Page 17: Circuit Board Jumpers

    Accurate technology digiscale models 18 & 28 user manual page 17 of 36 circuit board jumpers the digi readout has several user configurable jumpers consisting of three pins and a ‘shorting block or jumper’. The center of these three pins is ‘common’. One end pin is labeled a and the other end pin is...

  • Page 18: Operation

    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 18 of 36 operation readout keys timing the keys pictured above, are found on all digi readouts, and some of them have multiple functions. Timing, which is how long a key is depressed, and the combination of the keys pressed is important. This manual uses the te...

  • Page 19: Readout Functions

    Accurate technology digiscale models 18 & 28 user manual page 19 of 36 better resolution, switch to 1/32 or 1/64 mode. For the best resolution and accuracy switch to a decimal mode – inches or millimeters. When the measurement is greater than 99 63/64 inches, a +100 +100 +100 +100 and/or +200 +200 +...

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    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 20 of 36 incremental measurements the readout has two measurement modes, or indexes. One is referred to as abs or absolute, and the other as inc, or incremental. The absolute measurement mode allows the operator to read the current position of the encoder refer...

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    Accurate technology digiscale models 18 & 28 user manual page 21 of 36 key lock to activate the key lock function press and hold the on / off key and then momentarily press the units key. The word lock lock lock lock will appear in the upper left corner of the readout. When lock lock lock lock is di...

  • Page 22: Programming

    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 22 of 36 programming several functions of the digi readout are user programmable. The following describes what features and functions are available and how to change the factory defaults to customize your digiscale system. To enter programming mode: 1. Press an...

  • Page 23: Programming Parameters

    Accurate technology digiscale models 18 & 28 user manual page 23 of 36 programming parameters the digi readout programming parameters are listed below. Values in [ ] are the available range of values that can be entered for that parameter. Factory defaults are shown in bold red . Pr 1 – datum key va...

  • Page 24: Ection

    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 24 of 36 s ection 4 c ompact r eadout this section includes information for: digital readout, lcd, compact part number: 700-1600-710 with firmware version b 2.Xxx & higher (press the datum key for 7 seconds to display readout firmware version) mounting surface ...

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    Accurate technology digiscale models 18 & 28 user manual page 25 of 36 panel mount configuration a cutout should be made in the panel of at least 2.2 x 1.7 inches, (56 x 43mm) but no larger than 2.6 x 2.0 inches (66 x 50 mm). Install the readout by screwing the four screws in the each corner of the ...

  • Page 26: The Lcd

    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 26 of 36 + - the lcd the above figure illustrates all the segments on the lcd display. (not all segments are used on compact readouts) changing the battery a low battery indicator will appear in the lower left corner of the screen on the readout when a new batt...

  • Page 27: Circuit Board Jumpers

    Accurate technology digiscale models 18 & 28 user manual page 27 of 36 circuit board jumpers the compact readout has several user configurable jumpers consisting of three pins and a ‘shorting block’ or ‘jumper’. The center of these three pins is common. One end pin is labeled a and the other end pin...

  • Page 28: Operation

    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 28 of 36 operation readout keys timing the keys on your readout, illustrated below, have multiple functions. Timing, (how long a key is depressed) is important. This manual uses the terms “momentarily” to describe a key press of less than 0.8 seconds and “press...

  • Page 29

    Accurate technology digiscale models 18 & 28 user manual page 29 of 36 in / mm key the compact readout can display measurement/position information in inches, fractions or millimeters. To change the display mode, momentarily press the in / mm key. Each key press causes the readout to cycle to the ne...

  • Page 30

    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 30 of 36 datum key the datum key is used to change the currently displayed value. Momentarily pressing the datum key forces the readout to a user programmed value. This can be zero or any other displayable value. See section 4: programming, programming paramete...

  • Page 31: Readout Functions

    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...

  • Page 32: –

    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 32 of 36 notes: 1. Offsets are stored when leaving the incremental mode. Any offsets will be recalled the next time you switch from absolute to incremental mode. 2. While in incremental mode, the units of measurement cannot be changed. If the display is reading...

  • Page 33: Programming

    Accurate technology digiscale models 18 & 28 user manual page 33 of 36 programming several functions of this readout are user programmable. The following describes what features and functions are available and how to change the factory defaults to customize the system to suit your application needs....

  • Page 34: Programming Parameters

    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 34 of 36 programming parameters compact readout programming parameters are listed below. Values in [ ] are the available range of values that may be programmed for that parameter. Factory defaults are shown in bold red. Pr 1 – datum key value [ 0 to + 999.999in...

  • Page 35: Rror Codes

    Accurate technology digiscale models 18 & 28 user manual page 35 of 36 e rror codes what does no enc mean? If the encoder is off the scale, or the encoder cable is unplugged from the readout, no enc will appear on the display. To clear the error: 4. Be sure the encoder is on the scale. 5. Connect th...

  • Page 36: American Made Product

    Manual part # 800-1404-001, rev b page 36 of 36 thank you for choosing an american made product accurate technology, inc. 270 rutledge rd. Unit e fletcher, nc 28732 usa 828.654.7920 please register your product at: http://www.Proscale.Com/registration.Htm this manual is available online at: www.Pros...