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Printed in Japan
Date of publication: August 1, 2021 (1)
Safety Precautions
Use this product in conformance with the specifications, functions, and
precautions for use described in this document. Failure to do so may impair
your safety.
Foreword
To obtain the highest performance and the longest service life from this
product, carefully read this document thoroughly prior to setup and operation.
After reading, retain it close at hand for future reference. Be sure to follow the
precautions below.
Export Control Compliance
This product is subject to the "Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act"
of Japan. Contact Mitutoyo for re-export and re-sale of the product, or re-
provisioning of the technology.
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
This product complies with the EMC Directive and the UK Electromagnetic
Compatibility Regulations; however, if this receives electromagnetic
interference that exceeds these requirements, it will be out of warranty and
require appropriate measures.
CONVENTIONS USED IN THIS DOCUMENT
General
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in serious injury or death.
NOTICE
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property damage.
Specific
Indicates that grounding needs to be implemented.
Precautions for Use
WARNING
Do not remove the cover or disassemble the product. Otherwise you may
be subject to electric shock, and there is a risk of breakage or fire due
to a short circuit caused by metallic powders that have gotten inside the
product.
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This product is precision equipment. Be careful not to apply excessive
shock or force to any of the parts.
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Use this product in an environment where the temperature is between
0
°C
and 40
°C
and where it will be subject to minimal temperature change
without condensation.
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Avoid using this product in the following places:
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Places exposed to chips, machining oil, dust, and vibration.
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Places subject to direct sunlight.
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Around devices that use high voltage or current.
Warranty
In the event that this product should prove defective as a result of
workmanship, material or transportation, within 1 year from the date of original
purchase, it will be repaired free of charge. Contact your dealer or the nearest
Mitutoyo sales office/service center for repair.
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Overview
1.1
Major Functions
This product is a Counter that displays the counter values from connected
Mitutoyo Linear Gages. The following main functions are available.
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Preset, Zero setting, Tolerance judgment
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Communication with a PC or external devices via the I/O connector
1.2
Supported Linear Gages
The following table shows the Linear Gages supported by this product and
their features:
Model No.
Supported Linear
Gages
Feature
EC-101D LGD, LGS, etc. (ID
and SD are also
supported)
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Digimatic output type
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ABS function (no need for master
setting)
Tips
Counter values will not be displayed correctly on the Counter in the
following cases.
• If the gage that is connected displays a counter value that is more
than 6 digits (whole-number digits + fractional digits).
• If the resolution (minimum reading) is 0.1 mm or more and less than 1
mm.
1.3
Part Names and Functions
Front side of the main body
B
A
F
C
G
D
H
E
I
Symbol
Name Description
A Sign indicator Indicates the sign of a counter value or a setting
value. Lights when the displayed value fills all
available digits and the value is also negative.
B Display Displays the counter value from the connected
Linear Gage.
C Tolerance
judgment
indicator
Indicates the tolerance judgment result from the
Linear Gage by color.
D UNIT indicator
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Blinks while a HOLD signal is being input when
the I/O connector is connected.
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Lights when an E unit has been selected for the
corresponding parameter.
E P. SET
indicator
Lights when you set a Preset value.
F [ON/OFF] key
Turns on or off the display. For details, see
"4.5 Turning On or Off the Display" (page 4).
G [Fn] key Switches to setup mode where you can set
tolerance values or the Preset value.
Tips
When setting parameters, this advances the
parameter number.
H [ZERO] key Sets the current value shown on the Display to 0.
Tips
• When setting a parameter, this advances
the set value.
• When setting the tolerance, Preset, or
optional constant value, this increases the
value of the selected digit.
I [P.SET] key
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Displays the Preset value.
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Cancels an error.
Tips
• When setting a parameter, this advances
the set value.
• When setting the tolerance, Preset, or
optional constant value, this increases the
value of the selected digit.
Linear Gage Counter EC-101D
No. 99MBC089B5 User's Manual
*99MBC089B5*
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