Mitutoyo ID-H0530 - Measurement Mode; Setting the length measuring system and reference point; INC system (Zero set); Preset system (setting the preset value)

3. OPERATING PROCEDURE
No. 99MAH016B
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4 Quickly press the [SET/ZERO] key to restore the defaults and switch the setup item to
the next “res.” (“unit” in inch spec).
IMPORTANT
 When resetting the parameters, the preset values and the upper and lower tolerance
limit values are also cleared. Set these values again.
 Do not reset during RS-232 communication. Since the “I/O format” and “ID No.” are
changed, RS-232 communication will not be conducted any more.
3.3 Measurement Mode
Setting the length measuring system and reference point 3.3.1
This instrument has two length measuring systems, INC (Comparison) system and Preset
system.
Press and hold the [SET/ZERO] key for a long time in the normal measurement mode or
the tolerance judgment mode to switch the length measuring system between INC and
Preset systems.
NOTE
 The “INC” symbol lights up under the INC system and goes off under the Preset system.
 To set the reference point, make sure that this instrument is clamped securely with the
spindle pushed in slightly.
INC system (Zero set) 3.3.1.1
In the INC system, the instrument measures a distance from the zero-set position.
When the [SET/ZERO] key is pressed quickly in the normal measurement mode or
the tolerance judgment mode, the instrument is zero-set at the current position.
Preset system (setting the preset value) 3.3.1.2
In the Preset system, the instrument measures a distance from the reference point
that has been preset with an arbitrary value (Calling the preset value).
1 When the [SET/ZERO] key is pressed shortly in the normal measurement mode or
the tolerance judgment mode, the most recent preset value is displayed, blinking the
“P” symbol.
2 Press the [SET/ZERO] key quickly to set the current spindle position to the preset
value, putting the instrument in the measurable state.
To change a preset value, press and hold the [SET/ZERO] key for a long time to blink
the “+” or “-” symbol, entering the state where a preset value can be set. Enter a sign
or a numeral observing the following procedure in steps (1) to (4).
(1) Quickly press the [MODE] key repeatedly until a desired sign (+ or -) or numeral is
displayed.
(2) Quickly press the [SET/ZERO] key to apply the sign or numeral and switch the
setup item to the next digit.
(3) Repeat the procedure in steps (1) and (2) to enter a numeral in all digits. When
the least significant digit has been decided, the “P” symbol blinks up.
(4) Press the [SET/ZERO] key quickly to set the current spindle position to the preset
value, putting the instrument in the measurable state.
NOTE
 The setting contents remain in memory even when the power is turned off.
 Press and hold the [MODE] key for a long time in the process of presetting to restore
the state before presetting.
 Press the [SET/ZERO] key while holding down the [DATA/Fn] key to reverse the order
of digits.
 Press the [MODE] key while holding down the [DATA/Fn] key to reverse the order of a
numeric value.
 Preset value can be called only for the first time after switching to the preset system. It
is impossible to call the preset value for the second time and afterward.