ACU-RITE VRO 300T - Manual (Page 16)

VRO 300T Readout Operations
9
Zeroing the Displays
Absolute Zero
On many prints, the dimensions are measured
from one or two surfaces of the part. By setting
the readout’s absolute display to zero at a well-
chosen surface, you can enter the part’s
dimensions directly from the print, using
absolute presets.
Setting Absolute Zero at the Current Position
1.
Move to desired location.
2.
Make sure that the absolute position is displayed.
3.
Zero the appropriate axis.
Setting Absolute Zero with a Tool
Longitudinal Axis
1.
Touch the tool to the face of the workpiece.
2.
Make sure that the absolute position is displayed.
3.
Press the ZERO key for the appropriate axis.
4.
Enter the tool position.
ZERO
1.00
1.75
3.00
Absolute zero
ZERO ENTER
ZERO ZERO Shortcut
If you want the absolute zero to be
offset from the face of the workpiece: If you want the absolute zero to
be on the face of the workpiece:
Z
X
Z
X
1.250
1 2 5
ENTER
. ZERO
ABS
INCR ABS
ABS
INCR ABS