Accurate Technology ProPanel Classic User manual

ProPanel
Classic
PROPANEL SERIAL # ____________
OPERATION

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PRE-CONFIGURED PARAMETERS FOR THIS PROPANEL
SERIAL #
PARAMETER 2 (Reading Direction) 1
PARAMETER 11 (Displayed Units) 2
PARAMETER 13 (Linear Multiplier)
PARAMETER 14 (ProScale Technology) 0
PARAMETER 30 (Offset Addition Enable) 3
PARAMETER 31 (Offset Addition 1) 1.000in
PARAMETER 32 (Offset Addition 1) 1.500in
PARAMETER 33 (Offset Addition 1) .750in

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WARRANTY
Accurate Technology, Inc. warrants the ProScale Systems against defective
parts and workmanship for 1 year commencing from the date of original
purchase. Upon notification of a defect, Accurate Technology, Inc, shall have
the option to repair or replace any defective part. Such services shall be the
customer's sole and exclusive remedy. Expenses incidental to repair,
maintenance, or replacement under warranty, including those for labor and
material, shall be borne by Accurate Technology, Inc. (Including freight or
transportation charges during the first 30 days).
Except as expressly provided in this warranty, Accurate Technology, Inc.
does not make any warranties with respect to the product, either expressed or
implied, including implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a
particular purpose, except as expressly provided in this agreement.
Accurate Technology, Inc. shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or
consequential damages or for loss, damage or expense directly or indirectly
arising from the customer's use of or inability to use the equipment either
separately or in combination with other equipment, or for personal injury or
loss or destruction of other property, or from any other cause.
To request repair work, (either warranty qualified parts or not) contact
Accurate Technology, Inc. directly by phone, fax, or e-mail. A Returned
Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number is required before returning a
product for repair.
P/N 800-1090-104 Rev L102012 Copyright © 2012, Accurate Technology, Inc. All rights reserved

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Table of Contents
SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION.............................................................6
INTRODUCTION.............................................................................................................6
SPECIFICATIONS1.........................................................................................................7
SECTION 2 PROPANEL OPERATION ..............................................................8
INITIAL SET-UP.............................................................................................................8
CALIBRATION ...............................................................................................................9
OUTSIDE MEASURING:..................................................................................................9
INSIDE MEASURING ......................................................................................................9
CORNER-TO-CORNER MEASURING:.............................................................................10
HOLE-TO-HOLE MEASURING.......................................................................................10
EDGE-TO-HOLE MEASURING.......................................................................................10
GENERAL MAINTENANCE.............................................................................................11
BATTERY REPLACEMENT.............................................................................................11
SECTION 3 READOUT OPERATION ................................................................12
KEY TIMING ...............................................................................................................12
KEYS ........................................................................................................................13
On/Off Key ..........................................................................................................13
Units Key.............................................................................................................13
Plus (+) & Minus (–) Keys....................................................................................14
Datum Key ..........................................................................................................14
FUNDAMENTAL READOUT FUNCTIONS ..........................................................................15
Auto on/off...........................................................................................................15
Reading Direction................................................................................................15
Resolution...........................................................................................................15
Measurement Units.............................................................................................16
Key Lock .............................................................................................................16
Linear Scaling......................................................................................................17
Upper/Lower Limits .............................................................................................17
ADVANCED READOUT FUNCTIONS................................................................................18
Absolute / Incremental.........................................................................................18
Absolute (ABS)................................................................................................18
Incremental (INC)............................................................................................18
Send....................................................................................................................19
Offset Addition.....................................................................................................19
Input/Output Connections....................................................................................20
ADVANCED PROGRAMMING FUNCTIONS........................................................................23
Monitor................................................................................................................23
Hold.....................................................................................................................24
Delete..................................................................................................................24
Go/NoGo.............................................................................................................25
Measurement Accumulator .................................................................................26
Statistics..............................................................................................................27
Compensation.....................................................................................................29
Circuit Board Jumpers.........................................................................................30
SECTION 4 PROGRAMMING ............................................................................31

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Key Timing ..........................................................................................................31
Resetting All Parameters.....................................................................................31
Enter Programming Mode ...................................................................................32
Navigating Programming Mode:..........................................................................32
Exit Programming Mode......................................................................................33
Pr1 –Datum Key.............................................................................................34
Pr 2 –Direction of Travel.................................................................................34
Pr3 –Key Lockout...........................................................................................34
Pr4 –Display Resolution.................................................................................35
Pr5 –Movement to Wake Readout .................................................................35
Pr6-10 NOT USED..........................................................................................35
Pr11 –Displayed Measurement Units.............................................................35
Pr12 –Readout Auto-Off Time........................................................................36
Pr13 –Linear Compensation...........................................................................36
Pr14 –ProScale Compatibility.........................................................................36
Pr15-Pr21 NOT USED ....................................................................................36
Pr22 –ABS/INC Key Operation.......................................................................36
Pr23 –Auxiliary Keypad Enable......................................................................36
Pr24 –Special Functions ................................................................................37
Pr25 –Special Function Variable....................................................................37
Pr26 –Drift Tolerance.....................................................................................37
Pr27 –Upper/Lower Limits..............................................................................37
Pr28 –Lower Limit ..........................................................................................37
Pr29 –Upper Limit ..........................................................................................37
Pr30 –Offset Addition.....................................................................................38
Pr31 –Offset 1................................................................................................38
Pr32 –Offset 2................................................................................................38
Pr33 –Offset 3................................................................................................38
Pr34 –Offset 4................................................................................................38
Pr35 –External Key Input 1.............................................................................39
Pr36 –External Key Input 2.............................................................................39
Pr37 –Programmable Output Polarity.............................................................39
Pr38 –Programmable Output Function...........................................................39
SECTION 5 MISCELLANEOUS .........................................................................40
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS.................................................................................40
DATA TRANSMISSION..................................................................................................41

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SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION
Introduction
This manual includes operation and programming information for
ProPanel Classic systems using a ProScale General Purpose Readout with
operating firmware (F/W) of 3.1xxC and higher.
(The Firmware version is displayed on power-up, i.e. P3.100)
ProPanel™ is a general purpose portable measuring tool. It is ideal for
making inside, outside and corner-corner dimensional measurements up to 48
inches (1.2m). In addition, hole-edge and hole-hole measurements are
possible with the optional 3 piece Cone Set.
ProPanel has been designed using high quality extruded aluminum and
machined parts to provide the best accuracy and repeatability.
The measurement technology of the ProPanel Classic is a ProScale®Model
280 Inductive Technology Digital Measuring System.
Optional ‘Cone Set’ used to make
Hole-Hole and Hole-Edge measurements

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Specifications1
Measuring Range: 48 Inches (1.2m)
Accuracy2:± .015in (±.4mm)
Resolution:.1inch .1mm .1cm or
.01inch .01mm .01cm or
.001inch .01mm .001cm or
.0005inch .01mm .001cm or
1/16inch 1/32inch 1/64 inch
Repeatability: .001in or .01mm or .001cm
Display Range: ± 999.999 in; ± 399 63/64 in
± 9999.99 mm; ± 999.999 cm
Operating Temp: 32 to 120

F 0 to 51

C
Temp Coefficient: 13ppm/

F 25ppm/°C
Max. Slew Rate: 60 inches/sec. (1500mm/sec)
Power: 1 CR123 3V Lithium battery
(or equivalent)
Output Format: Mitutoyo Digimatic® SPC
1Specifications based onProPanel Classic used with a General Purpose LCD
Readout pictured below.
2Maximum observed error over the entire measuring range.

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SECTION 2 PROPANEL OPERATION
Initial Set-up
In most instances the initial parameters such as a reference point, measurement units
and resolution will be factory set for your ProPanel System. SEE PAGE 2.
Measurement Units: The measurement units that are displayed (inch, mm, cm) are
selected with the UNITS Key.
Current Position: The Readout allows the current position to be easily configured,
using the +, - and (optionally) DATUM Key.
Reference Point: The Readout allows a reference point (zero or other value) to be
easily recalled using the DATUM Key. The value of this reference point is
programmed at Programming Parameter Pr1..
Reading Direction: The direction, of the reading as the measurement system is moved
is programmed using Programming Parameter Pr2.
Resolution: The resolution of the displayed units is programmed using Programming
Parameter Pr4.

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Calibration
The accuracy of the ProPanel Classic is dependent on the manufacturing of
the ProScale Measuring System. There are no calibration adjustments
available or necessary.
The Readout has a programmable scaling factor that allows correction for
slight linear inaccuracies. This scaling factor has been pre-set for THIS
ProPanel at the time of manufacturing. SEE PAGE 2.
Also Refer to Section 3: linear scaling
Zeroing the ProPanel is as simple as closing the two jaws and pressing the
DATUM key. Once done, lock the display if desired. This prevents accidental
re-zeroing or setting of any offsets into the Readout. For additional
information, refer to Section 3: DATUM KEY and KEY LOCK
Outside Measuring:
Using the ProPanel like a hand held caliper or T-square, close the jaws
against the edge(s) of the item being measured, and read the result on the
Readout.
Note: Whenever possible, use the full width of the jaw for measurements.
This ensures the most consistent and accurate measurements.
Inside Measuring
Push the F1 key on the Readout. A “1” appears in the upper
left portion of the LCD. This indicates the user programmed
value for Offset Addition 1 (Programming Parameter Pr31), will
be automatically applied to any measurement taken.
Using the upper or lower tips of the ProPanel jaws, measure the inside
dimension of interest and read the result on the ProPanel Readout.
The following measurements use the offset addition function of the ProPanel
Readout. This function is enabled with Programming Parameter Pr30. In the
examples below, the ProPanel Readout has been programmied with the
following values:
Programming Parameter Pr30 = 3 (Offsets 1, 2 & 3 enabled)
Programming Parameter Pr31 = 1.000 (Offset 1 will add 1.000in to reading)
Programming Parameter Pr32 = 1.500 (Offset 2 will add 1.500in to reading)
Programming Parameter Pr33 = 0.750 (Offset 3 will add 0.750 in to reading)

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Corner-To-Corner Measuring:
Place the ProPanel jaws over opposite corners. Gently "wiggle" the ProPanel
while applying light closing pressure to seat the corners. Change to
Incremental mode. (Press the DATUM key to zero the display if necessary.)
Measure the second diagonal. The difference in diagonal lengths will be
shown on the Readout.
Hole-To-Hole Measuring
Install the two “full cone” attachments to the underside of the measuring jaws.
Push the F1 key until the LCD displays a “2”. This indicates the value
programmed for offset addition 2 (Programming Parameter Pr32), will be
automatically applied to any measurement.
Place the cones into the holes to be measured. Be sure the cones are fully
seated in the holes. Do not press down on the rail of the ProPanel, as this
may affect accuracy. The Hole-to-Hole distance is read diectly on the Display.
Edge-To-Hole Measuring
Install one full cone attachment and one half cone attachment. Push the F1
key until the LCD displays a “3”. This indicates the value programmed for
offset addition 3 (Programming Parameter Pr33), will be automatically applied
to any measurement.
Place the full cone in the hole and the half cone against the edge of the panel.
Keeping the ProPanel rail equidistant from the part (by adjusting the half
cone's position up or down) will assure the highest accuracy possible.
The Edge-to-Hole distance is read diectly on the Display.
Refer to Section 3: OFFSET ADDITION for additional programming information.