Mitutoyo ID-F125 - 3.1 Connecting the Power Source; 3.2 Starting; Stopping the Instrument; 3.3 Initial Settings

3.1 ConnectingthePowerSource
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Remove the DC jack cover at the top of the instrument’s display. Insert the DC plug
of the AC adapter (standard accessory) securely into the DC IN jack.
• Insert the AC plug at the other end securely into a power outlet or extension cord.
• As soon as power is supplied, LCD appears and the back light turns on.
IMPOTANT
 Before shutting off the power supply, always press the [ON/OFF] key to turn the
instrument off. Shutting off the power while the instrument is operating can
damage origin and other memory data.
3.2 Starting/StoppingtheInstrument
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Press the [ON/OFF] key to start(begin) and stop(end) the instrument.
3.3 InitialSettings
3.3.1 Switching the Inch/ Metric
•
Press the [in/mm] key to toggle the display
units between inchesmetric (AGD model).
3.3.2 Switching the Resolution
•
Press the [RES] key a short press to toggle
the display resolution (between 0.206
mm.0.21 mm., for example).
• When using inch units, press and hold the
[RES] key for 5 seconds or longer in the normal mode to switch the resolution
between .00005”.0001”(.0005”.001”) (AGD model only).
[RES]<5sec
0.001mm

0.01mm
[in/mm]
 
0.00005”

0.0005”
 
[RES]
>5sec
0.0001”

0.001”
Switching the Resolution
NOTE
 When the resolution and units are switched, the analog display range also switches.
 The last digit of preset values and tolerance setting values is rounded off according to
the number of display digits and units.
 When the display resolution is toggled between .00005”.0001”(.0005”.001”), set
preset values and tolerance values are erased.
3.3.3 Switching the Measurement System
3.3.3.1 Absolute (ABS) Measurement System
When the origin is set in the ABS system, the absolute origin position for measurement is
stored in memory. The origin position is held, as long as its position in relation to the absolute
origin, or setting value do not change. Measured values are displayed as distances from the
absolute origin.
• To switch to the ABS system, press and hold the [ZERO/ABS] key for 2 seconds or
longer in the normal mode or tolerance determination mode.
• The gage is forcibly switched to the ABS system when the origin is preset.
3.3.3.2 Comparative (INC) Measurement System
The INC system holds the position data of the absolute origin, and displays the distance from
the position set to zero.
• To switch to the INC system, press the [ZERO/ABS] key in the normal mode or
tolerance determination mode. "INC" appears in the LCD and the display is set to
zero. (Press and hold the [ZERO/ABS] key again to return to ABS mode).
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