Calculated Industries Ultra Measure Master User manual

Conversion Calculator
ULTRA MEASURE MASTER ®
User’s Guide

Introducing Ultra Measure Master . . . . . . . . .3
KeyDefinitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Operating Basics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Power On & Off . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Conventions & Units of Measure . .12
Fractional Settings . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Preference Feature . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Basic Math Operations . . . . . . . . .18
Memory Operation . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Paperless Tape Feature . . . . . . . . .26
Using the Ultra Measure Master . . . . . . . . .29
Entering Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . .29
Linear Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Area Conversions . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Volume Conversions . . . . . . . . . . .37
Weight Conversions . . . . . . . . . . .41
Weight/Volume . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44
Temperature Conversions . . . . . . .47
Linear Velocity Conversions . . . . . .48
Volumetric Velocity Conversions . .50
Pressure Conversions . . . . . . . . . .52
Bending Moment Conversions . . .54
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Accuracy/Errors . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Battery Information . . . . . . . . . . .58
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .58
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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The Ultra Measure Master®calculator
simplifies conversions between metric
and English weights and measures. The
Ultra Measure Master can convert the
following types of dimensions:
◆Linear
◆Area
◆Volume
◆Weight
◆Between Weight and Volume
◆Temperature
◆Linear Velocity
◆Volumetric Velocity (Flow Rates)
◆Pressure
◆Bending Moment
In addition to the above, the Ultra
Measure Master performs dimensional
calculations with ease!
INTRODUCING
ULTRA MEASURE MASTER®
User’s Guide – 3

[+] [–] [x] [÷] [=]
Arithmetic operation keys.
[0] – [9] and [•]
Digits used for keying in numbers.
[Off] — Off Key
Turns all power off.
[On/C] — On/Clear Key
Turns on power. Pressing once
clears the display. Pressing twice
clears all temporary registers but
does not clear scales.
[Stor] — Storage Key
Used to store values.
[Rcl] — Recall Key
Recalls values stored in registers.
[CONV] — Convert Key
Used with dimension keys to con-
vert dimensions, or with other keys
to access special functions.
[SHIFT] — Shift Key
Used with other keys to access units
of measurement or other special
functions.
KEY DEFINITIONS
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[gal] — Gallon Key
Displays and enters value as gallons.
[fl oz] — Fluid Ounces Key
Displays and enters value as fluid
ounces.
[liters] — Liter Key
Displays and enters value as liters.
[mL] — Milliliter Key
Displays and enters value as milli-
liters.
[%] — Percent Key
Four function percent key.
[tons] — Ton Key
Displays and enters value as tons.
[lbs] — Pounds Key
Displays and enters value as pounds.
[dry oz] — Dry Ounces Key
Displays and enters value as dry
ounces.
[kg] — Kilograms Key
Displays and enters value as kilo-
grams.
[grams] — Grams Key
Displays and enters value as grams.
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[Sq] — Square Key
Defines a square dimension.
[m] — Meters Key
Displays and enters value as meters.
[cm] — Centimeter Key
Displays and enters value as centi-
meters.
[mm] — Millimeter Key
Displays and enters value as milli-
meters.
[km] — Kilometer Key
Displays and enters value as kilometers.
[Yds] — Yards Key
Displays and enters value as yards.
[Feet] — Feet Key
Displays and enters value as decimal
feet; enters the feet portion of a feet-
inch value.
[Inch] — Inch Key
Displays and enters value as deci-
mal inches; enters the inch portion
of a feet-inch value.
[/] — Fraction Key
Used to separate the numerator and
denominator when entering frac-
tions: 1 [/] 2
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[Miles] — Miles Key
Displays and enters value as miles.
[SHIFT] [gal] — Gallons Per Minute
Displays and enters value as gallons
per minute (gpm).
[SHIFT] [fl oz] — Fluid Ounces Per Second
Displays and enters value as fluid
ounces per second (oz/sec).
[SHIFT] [liters] — Liters Per Second
Displays and enters value as liters
per second (liters/sec).
[SHIFT] [mL] — Milliliters Per Second
Displays and enters value as milli-
liters per second (mL/sec).
[SHIFT] [%] — Weight Per Volume
Displays and enters weight per vol-
ume factor in permanent memory.
[SHIFT] [tons] — Metric Tons
Displays and enters value as metric
tons (met tons).
[SHIFT] [lbs] — Pounds Per Square Inch
Displays and enters value as pounds
per square inch (psi).
[SHIFT] [dry oz] — Pounds Per Square Foot
Displays and enters value as pounds
per square foot (psf).
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[SHIFT] [kg] — Kilopascals
Displays and enters value as kilo-
pascals (kPa).
[SHIFT] [grams] — Megapascals
Displays and enters value as mega-
pascals (MPa).
[SHIFT] [Sq] — Cubic Function
Defines a cubic dimension (Cu).
[SHIFT] [m] — Meters Per Minute
Displays and enters value as meters
per minute (m/min).
[SHIFT] [cm] — Meters Per Second
Displays and enters value as meters
per second (m/sec).
[SHIFT] [mm] — Millimeters Per Second
Displays and enters value as mil-
limeters per second (mm/sec).
[SHIFT] [km] — Kilometers Per Hour
Displays and enters value as kilo-
meters per hour (km/h).
[SHIFT] [Yds] — Feet Per Minute
Displays and enters value as feet per
minute (ft/min).
[SHIFT] [Feet] — Feet Per Second
Displays and enters value as feet per
second (ft/sec).
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[SHIFT] [Inch] — Inches Per Second
Displays and enters value as inches
per second (in/sec).
[SHIFT] [Miles] — Miles Per Hour
Displays and enters value as miles
per hour (mph).
[SHIFT] [9] — Newton-meters
Displays and enters value as new-
ton-meters (N-m).
[SHIFT] [8] — Foot-Pound
Displays and enters value as foot
pounds (ft-lbs).
[SHIFT] [7] —Inch-Pounds
Displays and enters value as inch
pounds (in-lbs).
[SHIFT] [6] — Acre-Feet
Displays and enters value as acre-feet.
[SHIFT] [5] — Acre
Displays and enters value as acres.
[SHIFT] [4] — Hectare
Displays and enters value as hectares.
[SHIFT] [3] — Fahrenheit
Displays and enters value as
Fahrenheit (°F).
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[SHIFT] [2] — Celsius
Displays and enters value as Celsius
(°C).
[SHIFT] [1] — Board Feet
Displays and enters value as board
feet (BdFt).
[SHIFT] [•] — Per Unit Function
Allows you to calculate total material
cost, if you multiply the total amount
of material by the per unit cost of the
item.
[SHIFT] [–] — Change Sign
Toggles the sign of the displayed
value. (Positive or negative.)
[SHIFT] [÷] — Square Root Function
Calculates and displays the square
root of a number. You will get an
error if you try to find the square
root of a linear or volume value.
[CONV] [+] — Pi Constant (π)
An internal constant: 3.141593.
[CONV] [/] — Exponential Notation
Used to enter exponential values.
[CONV] [Rcl] — Memory Clear
Clears the value in memory without
changing the display.
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[CONV] [x] — All Clear
Resets calculator to default settings.
[Rcl] [x] — Metric Mode Toggle
Toggles between metric mode and
Imperial-English mode.
Note: This mode is not reset when you
perform an all clear [Conv] [x].
[Rcl] [=] — Paperless Tape Function
Accesses the “Paperless Tape” mode
so you can check previous entries.
[Rcl] [%] — Weight Per Volume Recall
Recalls the weight per volume.
[Rcl] [/ ]— Preference Setting
Accesses user defined fractional and
exponential settings.
[Rcl] [+] — Memory Clear
Clears all Memory registers (0 – 9)
without clearing the display.
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Power On & Off
Turn the calculator on by pressing the
[On/C] key. To turn the calculator off,
press [Off].
Conventions & Units of Measure
Conventions Units of Measure
Linear meters
centimeters
millimeters
feet
inches
yards
miles
kilometers
Area square
meters
square yards
square miles
hectares
square centimeters
square feet
square kilometers
OPERATING BASICS
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Conventions Units of Measure
Area Cont’d square millimeters
square inches
acres
Volume cubic meters
cubic yards
cubic miles
gallons
milliliters
cubic centimeters
cubic feet
cubic inches
cubic kilometers
fluid ounces
board feet
cubic millimeters
acre-feet
liters
TemperatureCelsius
Fahrenheit
Weight dry ounces
pounds
tons
grams
kilograms
metric tons
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Conventions Units of Measure
Linear Velocity feet per minute
feet per second
inches per second
meters per minute
meters per second
millimeters per second
miles per hour
kilometers per hour
Volumetric fluidounces per second
Velocity gallons per minute
(Flow Rate) milliliters per second
liters per second
Pressurepound per square inch
pounds per square foot
kilopascals
megapascals
bars
Bending Moment inch-pounds
foot-pounds
newton-meters
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Fractional Settings
When your calculator is in a default
condition (battery change or full reset),
it is set to round fractional values to the
nearest 1/64th of an inch. However,
you may program your preference for
six different accuracy levels and two
different modes (Normal and Fixed), all
of which remain in permanent memo-
ry until revised or reset.
The fractional level can be revised by
using [CONV]as shown below:
[CONV] 1 = Fraction Set to 1/16
[CONV] 2 = Fraction Set to 1/2
[CONV] 3 = Fraction Set to 1/32
[CONV] 4 = Fraction Set to 1/4
[CONV] 6 = Fraction Set to 1/64
[CONV] 8 = Fraction Set to 1/8
If there is a value in the display, the accu-
racy level will be temporarily revised. If
the display is cleared, then the accuracy
will be permanently revised.
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Preference Feature
The Ultra Measure Master provides
Preference Settings that allow you to set
fractional accuracy and display fea-
tures. The preference settings are dis-
played using [Rcl] [/]. Repeated presses
of [/] toggle through the different set-
tings while the [+] and [–] keys are used
for revision. These settings remain set
until they are changed or the calculator
is reset.
FRACTIONAL ACCURACY SETTINGS
◆Fraction Set to 1/64 (Default)
◆Fraction Set to 1/2
◆Fraction Set to 1/4
◆Fraction Set to 1/8
◆Fraction Set to 1/16
◆Fraction Set to 1/32
FRACTION MODES
◆Normal Mode (Default)
◆Fixed Mode
EXPONENT
◆On (Default)
◆Off
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FLASHING FRACTION
◆Off (Default)
◆On
Whenever the fractional setting is other
than 1/64 normal mode, a star (★) will
appear in the bottom left of the display
when the calculator is turned on. This
indicates a special fractional setting is
stored within.
Setting Fractional Accuracy
Keystrokes Display
1. Enter the Preference Feature
[Rcl] [/] NM 1/64
(Note “1/64” flashing)
2. Scroll through preference options:
[/] NM 1/64 INCH
(Note flashing “NM”)
[/] EXP ON
[/] FLSH OFF
3. Change fraction setting to 1/8:
[/] NM 0-1/64 INCH
[+] NM 0-1/2 INCH
[+] NM 0-1/4 INCH
[+] NM 0-1/8 INCH
4. Reset to default settings:
[CONV] [x] [Rcl] [/] NM 0-1/64 INCH
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Setting Fractional Modes
NORMAL MODE
In Normal Mode, the fractional result is
reduced to its lowest common denom-
inator (i.e., 8/16 reduces to 1/2).
FIXED MODE
In Fixed Mode, fractional results are left
in the defined accuracy level (i.e., 8/16
will be shown as 8/16). Entries of high-
er accuracy values will temporarily
override the fixed fraction setting.
Using Exponential Notation
Your calculator is defaulted to have
exponential notation set to “on.”
Therefore, any integer value exceeding
7 digits will display in exponential for-
mat. When exponential notation is
deactivated, the calculator adjusts
dimensioned values to the next higher
unit when the display limit is exceeded
(known as Auto-Ranging). i.e.,
“10,000,000 mm” exceeds the 7-digit
display, so “10,000 m” is displayed. This
auto-ranging also applies to other
dimensional units, such as inches to
feet, feet to yards, etc.
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To enter an exponential value, enter the
main value, press [CONV] [/], then enter
the exponential power.
Entering Exponents
Enter 2.34x10-8 into the calculator.
Keystrokes Display
2 [.] 34 2.34
[Conv] [/] 2.34
[Conv] [–] 8 2.34–8
[=] 2.34000–08
Setting Flashing Denominator
Your calculator can be set to flash the
fractional denominator while fractions
are entered. The flashing denominator
displays the fractional accuracy level
setting.
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Basic Math Operations
Your calculator uses standard chaining
logic which simply means that you
enter your first value, the operator (+,
–, x, ÷), the second value and then the
equals sign (“=”).
A. 3 [+] 2 [=] 5
B. 3 [–] 2 [=] 1
C. 3 [x] 2 [=] 6
D. 3 [÷] 2 [=] 1.5
This feature also makes the calculator
simple to use for dimensional math.
Adding or Subtracting Dimensions
1) You can add or subtract two numbers
when the first value entered is labeled
with units of measurement and the
other is just a whole number (no units
of measurement).
2) You can add or subtract numbers
whose units of measurement are with-
in the same convention. For example,
you can add or subtract kg and
pounds).
3) You cannot add or subtract two num-
bers of different conventions, except
for weight and volume.
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