Checkline FH Series User Manual

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5.3.2 Measurement without Sensor Stand

For measuring large-sized parts, the sensor can be guided manually over the measuring sample.

For measuring thick samples (6 mm and thicker) make sure to keep the sensor in vertical position

to the sample. When holding the sensor in horizontal position, due to the influence of gravity on the

steel ball, the readings will be higher than the actual thickness.

5.3.3 Using the Sensor Stand

For measuring small parts, bottles or other cylindrical bodies the sensor stand (supplied with the

sensor) and a footswitch (available as an option) should be used.

Put the sensor into the stand and secure with the red sensor stand
retaining ring.

5.4 Take Readings

5.4.1 Measurement without Sensor Stand

For measurements on large-sized sheeting material or large hollow parts, place the sensor onto

the surface of the object to be measured. Place an appropriate target ball on the opposite side of

object near the sensor. The target ball will be attracted by the strong permanent magnet of sensor

and be positioned centrally just opposite of the sensor tip. Keep the sensor in right-angle position

to the object to be measured and scan continuously over the surface. For storing readings, please

refer to section 5.5.1.