Zeroing the displays absolute zero – ACU-RITE DRO 200T User Manual
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DRO 200T
Readout Operations
7
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
ABS
INCR
ABS
INCR
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