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Operating instructions, Indicator components, dimensions & layout – Starrett 2900 Indicator User Manual

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Operating Instructions

1. Install batteries (included with indicator).
2. Lightly clean the contact point.
3. Secure the indicator to an appropriate holding device.
4. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the indicator on.
5. Select the unit of measure (inch or millimeter) by pressing the IN/mm button.

(Not applicable to metric indicator models).
6. Place the indicator perpendicular to the reference surface being measured.

Allow enough movement to be able to take a higher or lower measurement.
7. Press the ZERO button to reset the display.
8. Lift the spindle, remove the reference surface and place the work piece to

be measured. Put the spindle carefully on to its surface. The measured value

will be shown on the LCD.
9. Press and hold the ON/OFF button to turn the indicator off. If left unattended,

it will turn off automatically in 30 minutes.

Indicator Components, Dimensions & Layout

Stem Cap

Data

Cable

Spindle

Bellows

Spindle

Contact Point

Stem

Data

Output

Cover

Battery
Drawer

Back Lug

1-21/32"

(42.2mm)

1/4"

(6.5mm)

1/4"

(6.5mm)

2-5/64" (53mm)

3/8" (9.5mm)

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