mm
OFF
ON/ZERO
HOLD
ADD
SUB
1. Using the provided driver, remove the Battery Cover
Screws.
2. Open the Battery cover by sliding in the direction of the
arrow (
△
).
3. Insert the Battery with (+)side facing outward.
4. Return the Battery Cover to it's original position.
5. Replace the Battery Cover Screws to secure the cover.
Only use SR44 Silver Oxide Battery.
Niigata seiki Co., Ltd.
5-3-14, Tsukanome, Sanjo, Niigata, Japan, 955-0055
Tel. : +81-256-33-5522 Fax. : +81-256-33-5518
MAIL intl.sales@niigataseiki.co.jp
URL http://www.niigataseiki.co.jp
Thank you for purchasing the Digital Height Gauge.
Please read this manual thoroughly before use for proper operation.
●Smooth operation of slide carriage using crank wheel.
●Ideal for measuring and marking work for molds, jigs,
and tooling.
●Accessory arm for mounting ㋡8mm or ㋡6mm dial
indicator.
●Easy to ready digital display.
●Origin can be set at any position.
●Preset function.
●HOLD function.
●Before using for the first time, please wipe off the
corrosion protectant with an oiled cloth.
●This is a precision instrument, handle with care. Do not
drop or subject to excessive forces.
●Please avoid damage to post. Do not scratch
instrument, for example by writing ID number.
●Keep away from direct sunlight. Do not store instrument
in extreme temperatures.
Fine Adjust Carriage
Post
Fine Adjust
Lock Screw
Clamp Lever
Base
Base Reference
Surface
Crank Wheel
[OFF]Button
LCD Display
[HOLD]Button
[ON/ZERO]Button
[ADD+]Button
[SUB−]Button
Jaw
Scribe Clamp Screw
Measuring Surface
(w/ Carbide Tip)
How to Use Each Button
TAKING MEASUREMENTS
Fine Adjust Feed Operation
SPECIFICATIONS
NOTES
APPLICATIONS and FEATURES
PREPARATION BEFORE USE
●If height gauge is not working properly, or if you have any questions, please
contact distributor.
●Please note, manufacturer is unable to respond to inquires or provide service
directly. Please contact distributor.
SERVICE
TROUBLESHOOTING
PART IDENTIFICATION
Battery Cover
Scribe
Scribe Clamp
[ON/ZERO]Button
1
●When power is OFF, press once to turn ON.
●
When power is ON, press once to set display to “0.00mm”.
[OFF]Button
2
Press to turn OFF power.
[HOLD]Button
4
Press to freeze (hold)the reading, and the LCD will display
the “HOLD”icon.
[ADD+], [SUB−]Buttons
3
Allows operator to change display reading to any value.
Press [ADD+]to increase value by 0.01mm, or [SUB−]to
decrease by 0.01mm. Press and hold to quickly increase or
decrease value.
Any number can be preset into instrument for a position
using these buttons.
・Max Measuring Height : VHS-30D…300mm
VHS-60D…600mm
・Resolution:0.01mm
・Maximum prermissible Error : VHS-30D…±0.04mm
VHS-60D…±0.05mm
※Not including quantization error(±1 count)
・Fine Adjustment Range : 10mm
・Display : 5 Digit LCD
・Approx. Weight : VHS-30D…6.4kg
VHS-60D…7.5kg
・Power Supply : SR44 Silver Oxide Battery
・Operating Temperature Range : 0〜40°C
・Included Accessories : Dial Indicator Holder
Driver for Battery Cover
Fine Adjust Carriage
Fine Adjust Lock Screw
Clamp Lever
Crank Wheel
1. Release the Carriage by moving the Clamp Lever
forward.
2. Tighten the Fine Adjust Lock Screw.
3. Turn the Fine Adjust Carriage for fine control of position.
Scribe
Scribe Clamp Screw
Scribe Clamp Screw
Scribe
Scribe Clamp
Jaw
Jaw
Scribe Clamp
Scribe Clamp
Screw
Indicator Mounting Arm
2. Insert the Scribe to desired overhang and secure by
tightening the Scribe Clamp Screw.
Overhang Adjustment
Indicator Clamp
Screw
Dial Indicator
Inserting the Battery
1
Installing the Scribe
2
1. Loosen the Scribe Clamp Screw and insert onto Jaw.
Dial Indicator Holder
3
The Dial Indicator Holder is used to mount
a dial indicator
(sold separately)
in place of the Scribe.
1. Loosen the Indicator Clamp Screw, insert the indicator
shaft, and secure by tightening the clamp screw.
2. Loosen the Scribe Clamp Screw and place the Clamp
onto the Jaw.
3. Insert the Indicator Mounting Arm into the Clamp, and
tighten Clamp Screw at the desired amount of overhang.
NOTE:
Q. Nothing is displayed, or the numbers are flashing.
A.
The battery may be low. Please replace with new
SR44
battery.
Q. With power on, the number on the LCD does not
change as the carriage is moved.
A. Please reset by removing battery for about 30sec., and then
replacing.
Q. Nothing happens when buttons are pressed.
A. Battery may not have good contact with terminals. Please
reset battery and confirm orientation with (+)side outward.
[ON/ZERO]
Button
Surface Plate
Scribe
(Figure:1)
(Figure:2)
Clamp Lever
Crank Wheel
※When using the Crank
Wheel, please hold the
Base firmly with hand.
Crank
Wheel
Clamp
Lever
View from
alongside
display
Lock
Release
Lock
Base
Absolute Measurement
1
Relative Measurement
2
1. Press the [ON/ZERO]Button to turn on power.
2. Release the Carriage by moving the Clamp Lever
forward, located next to the Crank Wheel.
(
Figure:1
)
3. Move the Scribe Measuring Surface to make good
contact with the Surface Plate using the Crank Wheel
and the Fine Adjust Feed Screw. (refer to “Fine Adjust
Feed Operation”) (Figure:2)
4. Press the [ON/ZERO]Button to set the LCD reading to
“0.00mm”.
5. Take a measurement by moving the Scribe to the surface
to be measured.
1. Press the [ON/ZERO]Button to turn on power.
2. Release the Carriage by moving the Clamp Lever
forward.
3. Move the Scribe to the Reference Surface and press the
[ON/ZERO]Button to set the LCD reading to “0.00mm”.
4. Moving the Scribe to the surface to be measured, and the
height relative to the reference surface will be displayed.
Measuring Surface Reference Surface
※Remove battery if Instrument will not be used for a
long period of time. Batteries may leak if left in
unused instrument for an extended period.
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