Mitutoyo SURFTEST SJ-410 - Measurement Using the Automatic Positioning Unit

5. OPERATION METHOD FOR THE DRIVE UNIT/DETECTOR/AUTOMATIC POSITIONING UNIT (OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES)
No. 99MBB765A
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5.5.2 Measurement using the automatic positioning unit
This section explains auto-start measurement using the automatic positioning unit.
In auto-start measurement, (1) automatic positioning, (2) measurement, (3) retraction (4)
auto-return are performed in this order.
Move the detector to the measurement starting position before performing auto-start.
In auto-start measurement, ON/OFF for (3) retraction and (4) auto-return can be set on the
Drive Unit Operation screen. The following shows the settings and the operation of the
detector.
TIP
• ON/OFF for auto-start, retraction, and auto-return can also be set on the Measurement
Conditions screen. Refer to "7.5 Setting Measurement Conditions" (page 7-49).
ON/OFF setting on the Drive Unit Operation screen and Measurement Conditions
screen is changed simultaneously.
Function Enabled/disabled
Button
indication
Operation
Retraction ON
The detector is repositioned to the
escape position after completion
of the measurement. Then, it
returns to the measurement
starting position to complete the
operation.
Auto-return ON
Retraction OFF
The detector completes the
operation at the measurement
completion position.
Auto-return OFF
Retraction OFF
The detector returns to the
measurement starting position
without being repositioned to the
escape position after completion
of the measurement to complete
the operation.
Auto-return ON
Retraction ON
The detector completes the
operation after being repositioned
to the escape position after
completion of the measurement.
Auto-return OFF
(1)
Automatic
positioning
(2) Measurement
(3)
Retraction
(4) Auto-return
Operation of the automatic
positioning unit
Drive Unit Operation screen