5 basic functions – Bowers Group Trimos Vectra Height Gauges User Manual
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5 Basic
functions
5.1 Selection of surface / diameter and centerline distance measurements
For selection of surface or diameter / centerline distance 
mode, press the Functions key or select this mode directly 
on the touch screen. The Min, Max and Delta modes as well 
as the display of temperature, help and the advanced 
functions will be explained later on. 
or
or
Menu of functions:
5.2 Surface
measurements
1. When switching ON, the instrument is in surface
measuring mode. If this is not the case, press the 
Functions key or select the mode directly on the touch 
screen. 
or
2. Set the display at zero or at a preset value with the
measuring insert probing a reference surface (see § 
6.1 and § 6.6). 
 
Position the insert on the reference surface, engage 
the measuring force until confirmation of measurement 
by the green direction arrow and a simultaneous 
acoustic signal. Press Zero or Preset key. 
or
or
3. Set the measuring insert on the lower or upper surface,
engage the measuring force until confirmation of 
measurement by the green direction arrow and a 
simultaneous acoustic signal. 
The result will be displayed and stored into the buffer 
(SUR). 
Surfaces
Diameter / Centerline
Min / Max / Delta
Temperature
Help
Advanced functions
