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Starrett 798 Electronic Slide Caliper User Manual

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Automatic OFF

The caliper will turn off (the display will go blank) after 30

minutes of no slide movement or press of a button. A one

second push of either the “in/mm or “zero on/off” button will

reactivate the display. Any movement of the slide will also

activate the display with no loss of position.

In/mm Button

The caliper can be changed from inch mode to millimeter

mode, or the reverse, with a two second push of this

button. When an RS-232 cable is installed in the output

slot of the 798B, the in/mm function is disabled and the

button becomes a send button.

A one-second push of this button will also active the display

with no loss of position.

Zero On/Off Button

If the display is off, a quick push of this button will activate

the display. A one second press of the same button will

also zero the tool at any position of the slide. A three

second push of the button will shut the display off.

Output (798B only)

798B calipers include an output port that allows data

transmission to computers or printers using the appropriate

Starrett cable/adapter or Starrett DataSure

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wireless

interface. The output command is controlled by the in/mm

button. 798A models do not include output.

Low Battery Indication

A battery symbol in the lower left corner of the display will

light when the battery is getting weak indicating the battery

should be changed. To replace the battery, follow the

instructions listed under “Installation of Battery”.