ACU-RITE 100S - Manual (Page 18)

100S General Purpose Reference Manual 15
Operation
Incremental Dimensions
As described earlier, incremental dimensions are measured from the
current tool position. If your tool is currently at 2” and you want to
move an additional 3.125”, you would select the incremental mode,
zero out the axis, and move the axis until the display reads 3.125.
An example of how to measure using incremental dimensions is shown
on the next page.
To use an incremental dimension:
• Move the machine axis to the point from where you want to
measure an incremental distance.
• Use the ABS/INCR key to select the incremental (INCR) mode on
the readout. Also check that the proper measurement (inch or mm)
is selected.
• Press the ZERO key below the axis(es) from which you are
measuring.
• Move the machine axis. 100S GP will display the machine axis’
position in relation to the incremental “0” point(s) for the axis(es)
you chose.
After you have reached the position you want and have machined the
part, you can “zero” each axis again and then measure from that loca-
tion to the next point on your workpiece or press ABS/INCR to return
to the absolute mode.