Base Line 12-1057 User manual

DIGITAL INCLINOMETER
Manufacturer and Master Distributor of
Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Products
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abrication
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nterprises
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Fabrication Enterprises, Inc.
P Box 1500
White Plains, New York 10602 USA
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EASY TO USE
Range-of-motion can be read
directly after the joint has been
taken through its range. Place
inclinometer near the joint to be
measured; press the “alternate
zero” button; move joint through
its range; press the “hold” but-
ton. Read range-of-motion.
DIGITAL INCLINOMETER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS:
CALIBRATION and INITIAL SET-UP
The Digital Inclinometer needs to be calibrated after you replace the battery. At any time you can
force a recalibration by holding the N/ FF button for 6
seconds. There are 4 steps to calibrate the unit:
1. Place the unit on a flat horizontal surface, with unit fac-
ing you with the lettering right-side up. Press N/ FF
button, the “ - 1 - ” appears.
2. Press ALTERNATE ZER button. The “ - 1 - ”
begins to blink.
3. Wait approiximately six seconds until the “ - 2 - ” appears.
4. Rotate the unit 180 degrees so it faces away from you,
(the lettering should still be right-side up). Align with the
same edge or line. Press ALTERNATE ZER button and
the “ - 2 - ” starts to blink. Wait six seconds until the actual
angle is visible. The calibration is finished.
Digital Inclinometer
12-1057
EVALUATION
on/off
hold alternate
zero
ABS
D
- 1 -
D
Digital Inclinometer
12-1057
EVALUATION
on/off
hold alternate
zero
ABS
D
- 2 -
-
ABS
- 1 -
The icon “ - 1 - ” is blinking
The icon “ - 2 - ” is blinking
on the other side
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ALTERNATE ERO BUTTON
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
ON/OFF BUTTON
Press N/ FF button to enter measurement mode. It will
display the angle reading immediately. Unit is now ready to
measure angle. Push N/ FF button again to shut off unit.
HOLD BUTTON
If you want to lock the reading while performing a measure-
ment, simply press the H LD. The angle reading will freeze
and you can record the reading. You can cancel this function
by pressing the H LD button a second time. You will now
be viewing live angle measurements.
Absolute ero mode: If the
icon “ABS” is in the display,
the unit is in absolute zero
measurement mode.
Note: changing from relative
to absolute zero mode can-
not be done when the H LD
icon is visible.
ABSOLUTE (HORI ONTAL) ERO MEASUREMENT
In absolute zero measurement mode, the icon “ABS” is vis-
ible. Put the unit near the joint needed to be measured. The
inclinometer shows the angle between the inclinometer
plane and the horizontal plane (see diagram to the right). To
get the most accurate reading, allow the unit to settle before
noting the angle.
RELATIVE MEASUREMENT
Digital Inclinometer
12-1057
EVALUATION
on/off
hold alternate
zero
00 . 0
HOLD
ABS
D
00 . 0
HOLD
00 . 0
ABS
00 . 0
Liquid-crystal display (LCD)
Directional arrows for level
hold button
on/off
button alternate
zero
button
Relative ero mode:
If the icon “ABS” is in
not in display, it is in the
relative measurement
mode.
Change to relative measurement mode by
pressing ALTERNATE ZER button
Change to horizontal measurement mode
by pressing ALTERNATE ZER button
Digital Inclinometer
12-1057
EVALUATION
on/off
hold alternate
zero
19.8
HOLD
ABS
19.8°
Horizontal Plane
Setting an alternate reference point allows you to set any angle to ZER . This new ZER is
now a reference point from which to take measurements. For instance, you may want a surface
that is actually 25° off absolute zero (horizontal) displayed as ZER so you can measure all
other angles from that benchmark. See the example below for Relative angle measurement:
1. Unit starts in absolute zero measurement mode (the icon “ABS” is visible). Put the inclinome-
ter on the surface that is actually 25° off the horizontal plane. The unit now reads 25°.
2. Press the ALTERNATE ZER button to change to relative measurement mode (the icon “ABS”
is no longer visible, the angle readout is now ZER ).
3. Put the inclinometer on the surface that is actually 60° off the hori-
zontal. The “35.0°” shown on the display is relative to the 25° off the
horizontal plane.
25°
Digital Inclinometer
12-1057
EVALUATION
on/off
hold alternate
zero
25
.
0
HOLD
ABS
25°
Digital Inclinometer
12-1057
EVALUATION
on/off
hold alternate
zero
25
.
0
HOLD
“ABS” icon is visible “ABS” icon is
not visible
The angle readout is 25° in
Absolute Measurement Mode
The angle readout is 0° in
Relative Measurement Mode
Digital Inclinometer
12-1057
EVALUATION
on/off
hold alternate
zero
35
.
0
HOLD
ABS
60°
The angle readout is 35° in
Relative Measurement Mode
Change to
relative measurement
mode by pressing
ZER button
Readout is 00.0°
Horizontal plane
BATTERY INSTALLATION
(use lithium battery CR2032 3V or equivalent)
1. Back view of Digital Inclinometer.
Slide battery cover to the right
to remove.
2. Back view of Digital Inclinometer with
battery cover removed, exposing cop-
per battery connections. Tab A posi-
tive (+), strip B negative ( –).
3. Slide battery (lithium CR2032 3V or
equivalent) UNDER small copper tab
(A), push battery on top of long cop-
per strip (B) until battery snaps into
place. Make sure battery description
is facing up and that copper tab (A)
makes contact with battery. Replace
battery compartment cover by slipping
cover tab (C) in insertion hole (D).
This will ensure copper tab contact
with battery.
REPLACING BATTERY
1. Turn unit off. Remove battery com-
partment cover. Insert screwdriver or
paperclip into battery removal slot (E).
Battery pops out.
2. Follow step 3 from BATTERY
INSTALLATI N to replace
battery.
3. Slide battery compartment cover
in place by slipping cover tab (C)
in insertion hole (D) as illustrated.
4. Digital Inclinometer will have to be recalibrated after battery replacement.
SCREW-IN LEGS
Two screw-in legs are provided with the unit. Screw legs into bottom of unit as far
as possible. Legs ensure 2 points of contact for unlevel surface such as spine and
cervical spine.
battery
compartment
push to slide cover off
battery compartment
copper tab (A)
copper strip (B)
battery
removed battery
cover
slide new battery
under copper tab (A)
press down to rest on top
of copper strip
REPLACE COVER
battery
copper tab (A)
battery
cover tab (C)
cover tab (C)
cover tab
insertion hole (D)
battery
removal slot (E)
cover tab insertion hole (D)
battery removal slot (E)
small screwdriver
NOTE: If this is the first time using unit, follow initial
calibration and set-up instructions on previous page.