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2 Basic Measuring Methods
No. 99MAF029B
2.4
Measuring the Outer Diameter
Measure the diameter (outer diameter) of a cylinder. For the outer diameter measurement, obtain the
lowest and highest point of the cylinder to measure the distance. As an example, the procedure for
measuring the outer diameter of A (20 mm), shown below, is explained.
A (20 mm)
ABS origin
Highest point
Lowest point
Tips
Depending on the method set for terminating the scanning measurement, the operating procedures
vary slightly. First, confirm the method set for terminating the scanning measurement. For details
about changing the settings, "3.4 Setting the Terminating Method for Scanning Measurements"
(page 43)
1
Press .
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will be displayed on the upper left of the LCD screen.
2
Obtain the lowest point of the cylinder.
If the scanning measurement termination method is set to [Auto] (automatic termination)
1
Face the probe towards the left or right of
the center bottom surface of the cylinder,
and slowly bring it into contact with the
surface until a beep sound is made.
Maintain contact between the probe and
the surface.
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[0.000] will be displayed on the LCD
screen.
NOTE
Bring the probe into contact
within 0.5 mm of the lowest point.
Measuring with a wider range may
increase measurement errors.
2
Secure the probe up/down wheel with
your hand or the clamp screw in order to
prevent it from moving.
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