Starrett IQ User manual

Electronic Dial Indicator
Instructions
IQ
2nd Generation
AD

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Table of Contents
Electronic Dial Indicator IQ (2nd Generation)
Features & Icons 3
Functions 4
Electronic Dial Indicator AD (2nd Generation)
Features & Icons 5-6
Primary Button Functions 7-8
2nd Button Functions 9-10
3rd Button Functions 11
Additional Instructions & Information
Single Indicator Software 12
CALC Software 13
Dimensions 14
Specications & Error Codes 15
Compliance 16
DATA Outputs 17-18
Electronic Dial Indicator

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Electronic Dial Indicator
• Absolute Sensor – Never lose position (even
when replacing batteries)
• Long Battery Life – Approximate Hours:
Casual Daily Use +10,000 Hours;
Average Daily Use +6,000 Hours;
• No Over-Speed Error – Fast spindle speeds
• Fixed Scale – More robust, reliable, & compact
design than a moving scale
• Incremental Measuring Mode
• Large Display with ½” Tall Numbers
• Off Button
• Rotating Bezel 270 degrees
• + / - Travel Direction Button
• Floating Zero
• Resolution Change Button
• IN mm Button – Change displayed units
• Low Battery Warning Icon
• Data Send Button
• Data Cables USB, MTI (Digimatic), RS232
• Made In USA
Send Measurement
Inch
Millimeter
Resolution
Battery Warning
Cable Connection
Travel Positive
Travel Negative
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ON Zero Powers indicator ON. Zeros / clears reading
a. To Power Indicator On: Press & Release ON ZERO
b. To Clear / Zero Display: Press & Release ON ZERO
when LCD is On. (Zero on Release of Button)
OFF Powers indicator off
a. To Power Indicator Off: Press & Release OFF
(position & settings are not lost when indicator is off)
DATA Sends Data from indicator with cable or wireless radio
module
a. To Send Data: Press & Release DATA
b. If cable is connected, the indicator reading will be sent
through the data output cable.
c. A computer can also request readings.
IN mm Controls the display units (default is IN / English)
a. To Change From Inch To Millimeter Or Millimeter To Inch: Press & Release IN mm
b. mm for millimeter (metric) or IN for inch (English) will appear on right side of display.
RES Changes display resolution
a. To Change Resolution: Press & Release RES . Repeat until desired resolution is displayed.
b. IN .00005”; .0001”; .0005”; .001” mm .001mm; .002mm; .01mm; .02mm
c. Resolution can only be changed to a coarser resolution than the base indicator purchased.
+ / - Changes spindle / travel direction
a. To Change Travel Direction Of Reading: Press & Release +/- .+ – or – + icons appear on LCD
for 1 second
b. + – will count negative with the inward direction of spindle travel. – + will count positive with
the inward direction of spindle travel.
c. – is displayed for negative readings & no sign is displayed for positive readings.
Note:
Factory reset: Press & Hold ON ZERO & OFF simultaneously until RESET appears on LCD
BUTTON FUNCTIONS

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Electronic Dial Indicator
• Absolute Sensor – Never lose position (even
when replacing batteries)
• Long Battery Life – Approximate Hours:
Casual Daily Use +10,000 Hours;
Average Daily Use +6,000 Hours;
Countinuous use with advance features 1,000
Hours
• No Over-Speed Error – Fast spindle speeds
• Fixed Scale – More robust, reliable, & compact
design than a moving scale
• 3 Measuring Modes:
1) INC (Incremental)
2) PRESET (Change Zero Value)
3) TIR (Total Indicator Reading) Scroll through TIR,
Max, and Min Values
• Large Display with ½” Tall Numbers
• Off Button
• Rotating Bezel 270 degrees
• TOL (Tolerance) Program HI / LOW Values
• Red (No G0) & Green (Go) LEDs for TOL (Tolerance)
and DATA
• + / - Travel Direction Changeable
• Floating Zero
• Resolution – Changeable
• Programmable Ratio
• IN mm Button – Change displayed units
• Low Battery Warning Icon
• Programmable Lock
• Data Send Button
• Data Cables USB, MTI (Digimatic), RS232
• 200 Data Measurements Stored in Indicator.
• Made In USA
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AD Icons & Program Functions
Analog Display
CALC Formula or Table Measurement
SET Programming or Setup
- + Travel Positive
+ - Travel Negative
DATA Send or Store Measurement
2ND Secondary Button Functions
RATIO Ratio Measurements
FRZ Holds Freezed Reading
MIN Holds Minimum Reading
MAX Holds Maximum Reading
TIR MODE for Total Indicator Reading
PRESET MODE for Absolute Origin other than
Zero
INC MODE for Incremental
(Standard MODE)
LOW TOL Lowest Tolerance Reading
HI TOL Highest Tolerance Reading
TOL Tolerance
RES Resolution
Programming Functions
(apply, move, change)
apply used to Enter Desired
Program in TOL, RATIO, PRESET, RES, DATA
move used to Move or Position
the Flashing Icon when Programming
in TOL, RATIO, PRESET, DATA
change used to Modify Value
that is Being Programmed.
Lock Functions & Features
Cable Connection
Battery Warning
Go / No Go LEDs
(Green & Red)
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Analog Display
CALC Formula or Table Measurement
SET Programming or Setup
- + Travel Positive
+ - Travel Negative
DATA Send or Store Measurement
2ND Secondary Button Functions
RATIO Ratio Measurements
ON Zero Powers indicator ON. Zeros / clears reading
a. To Power Indicator On: Press & Release ON ZERO
b. To Clear / Zero Display: Press & Release ON ZERO
when LCD is On. (Zero on Release of Button)
OFF MODE Powers indicator OFF. Changes MODE from INC, PRESET, & TIR
a. To Power Indicator OFF: Press & Release OFF MODE
(position & settings are not lost when indicator is off)
b. To Change Indicator MODE: Press & Hold OFF MODE The LCD
ICONs will change from INC to PRESET to TIR. Release button when
the desired MODE ashing on LCD. See 2nd (secondary) function .
page for using PRESET or TIR
c. OFF can be used to exit programming functions (Ratio, Tolerance,
Presets, Radio, Lock). Using OFF to exit will not apply changes.
HOLD Toggles HOLD on & off. Changes HOLD from MAX (Maximum
Reading), MIN (Minimum Reading) & FRZ (Freeze Reading)
a. To Toggle HOLD On /Off: Press & Release HOLD
b. To Select Type of HOLD: Press & Hold HOLD . The LCD ICONs scroll
through MAX to MIN to FRZ. Release button when desired HOLD
function is ashing on LCD
IN mm Controls the display units (default is English)
a. To Change From Inch To Millimeter Or Millimeter To Inch:
Press & Release IN mm
b. mm for millimeter (metric) or IN for inch (English) will appear on
right side of display.
2ND Enables 2ND functions ( DATA, + / -, RES) & 3rd functions
(Lock, Stored Readings, Analog Display, Data Output, Ratio)
View Sections on 2nd Button Functions & 3rd Button Functions
Primary BUTTON FUNCTIONS
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Press & Release ❍   Press & Hold
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Primary BUTTON FUNCTIONS
TOL Toggles TOL (Tolerances) On & Off.
a. To Toggle TOL On/Off: Press & Release TOL . If no tolerances are
programmed, a large tol will be displayed & both the LOW & HI
icons will ash.
b. To Program LOW & HI tolerances: Toggle TOL On (step a.).
Press & Hold TOL until HI is ashing & release TOL .
Use move (2ND ), change (TOL), apply (HOLD) to program
HI tolerance. move (2ND) scrolls ashing icon left to right.
change (TOL) toggles value of ashing icon. apply (HOLD)
stores value of HI or LOW.
c. When the value is out of tolerance the numbers will ash and the
LOW or HI will ash. If the LEDs are turned on, the Green or Red
LEDs will ash for 2 seconds when in tolerance and 4 seconds
when out of tolerance. Repeat to program LOW.
d. To Disable / Enable LEDs for TOL: use the following 3 button
sequence.
1.Press & Release 2ND
2. Press & Release ON ZERO
3.Press & Hold INmm until display changes
(All On, Off, DATA, or Off will be displayed).
Use change (TOL) to scroll All On (LEDs will ash when using
the TOL & DATA), oFF (turned off for both TOL & DATA), tol (turned
on for tolerance only), DATA (turned on for Data only).
Use apply (HOLD) to store desired setting
Note:
Factory reset: Press & Hold ON ZERO & OFF simultaneously until
RESET appears on LCD
OFF can be used to exit programming functions (Ratio, Tolerance,
Presets, Lock) Using OFF to exit will not apply changes.
After 60 seconds of inaction, programming will exit and will not
apply changes.
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LEDs
RED &GREEN RED & GREEN
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Press & Release ❍   Press & Hold
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DATA Send Data through cable, wireless radio module, or store readings
in indicator.
a. To Send Data or Store Readings:
1) Press and Release 2ND
2) Press & Release DATA (HOLD).
Cable: If cable is connected, the data will be sent through the data
output cable. For 1 second DATA icon will appear.
For 1 second DATA icon will appear.
Stored Reading: With no cable connection & readings will be stored
in indicator. For 1 second DATA icon will appear.
NOTE: A computer can also request readings.
b. To View Stored Readings:
1) Press & Release 2ND
2) Press & Release ON ZERO
3) Press & Release HOLD . DATA icon appears on LCD
4) Press & Release move (2nd)
5) Repeat step 4) to scroll readings. The newest to oldest reading is
displayed.
To Clear (erase) Stored Readings: Press & Hold ON ZERO
To Exit Stored Readings: Press & Release DATA (HOLD)
+ / - Changes spindle / travel direction
a. To Change Travel Direction Of Reading:
1) Press & Release 2ND
2) Press & Release + /- INmm.
For 1 second + – or – + icons appears on LCD.
+ – counts negative with the inward direction of spindle travel.
– + counts positive with the inward direction of spindle travel.
– displays for negative readings & no sign is displayed for positive readings.
RES Changes display resolution
a. To Change Resolution:
1) Press & Release 2ND
2) Press & Release RES (TOL).
SET will ash on LCD. Repeat Step 2 until desired resolution is
displayed.
Press & Release apply (HOLD) to store resolution
Resolutions IN .00005”; .0001”; .0005”; .001”
mm .001mm; .002mm; .01mm; .02mm
Resolution can only be changed to a coarser resolution than the base indicator as purchased.
Note: OFF can be used to exit programming functions (Ratio, Tolerance, Presets, Lock)
Using OFF to exit will not apply changes. After 60 seconds of inaction, programming will exit
and will not apply changes.
2nd BUTTON FUNCTIONS
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MODE (INC, PRESET, TIR)
PRESET Change MODE from INC, PRESET, & TIR
a. To Change Indicator MODE: Press & Hold OFF MODE The LCD
ICONs will change from INC to PRESET to TIR. Release button when
PRESET ashes on the LCD.
b. To Program Preset Number: Enter PRESET MODE (step a.).
Use the move (2ND), change (TOL), & apply (HOLD) to program /
set the PRESET value.
move scrolls ashing icon left to right. change toggles the value of
the ashing icon. apply stores PRESET value.
TIR (Total Indicator Reading)
Difference between the MAX (peak) & MIN (valley) value
Change MODE from INC, PRESET, & TIR
a. To Change Indicator MODE: Press & Hold OFF MODE .
The LCD ICONs will change from INC to PRESET to TIR.
Release button when the TIR ashes on the LCD.
b. To view the MAX (peak) & the MIN (valley) Value: Press & Hold HOLD
until the desired value is ashing & release button. In TIR MODE,
the freeze (FRZ) is the only function available.
c. To zero (clear) TIR value: Press & Release ON ZERO .
INC (Incremental)
Standard Operating MODE
a. To Change indicator mode: Press & Hold OFF MODE until INC
ashes on LCD
Note:
OFF can be used to exit programming functions (Ratio, Tolerance,
Presets, Lock) Using OFF to exit will not apply changes.
After 60 seconds of inaction, programming will exit and will not
apply changes.
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3rd BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Analog Display
Allows for ticks or graduation scale view at top of LCD
Graduation distance matches the selected resolution of the numeric
display
a. To Disable / Enable Analog Display
1. Press & Release 2ND
2. Press & Release ON ZERO
3.Press & Release INmm
Lock Locks Buttons/Functions/Settings. 3 Button Push can disable /
enable Lock. 3 Digit Lock Combination can be entered for
additional security.
a. To Enable / Disable Lock
1. Press & Release 2ND
2. Press & Release ON ZERO
3. Press & Release TOL A Lock Icon appears on LCD
b. To Program Lock Combination
1. Press & Release 2ND
2. Press & Release ON ZERO
3. Press & Hold TOL until 000 appears & SET is ashing
Use the move (2ND ), change (TOL), & apply (HOLD) to program
3 digit combination.
move scrolls ashing icon from left to right. change toggles the value of the
ashing icon. apply enters 3 digit combination.
Enable functions you want to use before locking indicator. Example: Using MAX
HOLD, Turn the MAX Hold on (MAX appear on LCD) before you lock.
Lock function will lock out all functions that are not turned on.
Functions that can’t be locked include OFF, ON, ZERO.
NOTE: Master Combination 285 (if combination is lost)
Ratio Program a Ratio
a. To Enable / Disable Ratio:
1. Press & Release 2ND
2. Press & Release ON ZERO
3. Press & Release OFF MODE RATIO will appear on LCD.
b. To Program RATIO : Enable Ratio (step a.). Use the move (2ND),
change (TOL), & apply (HOLD) to program/enter RATIO value.
move scrolls the ashing icon from left to right . change toggles the
value of the ashing icon. apply stores/enters the PRESET value.
c. To Change Ratio if Already Programmed
1. Press & Release 2ND
2. Press & Release ON ZERO
3. Press & Hold OFF MODE until rst icon is ashing. Use move, change, apply to reprogram
(see step b. above)
Note: OFF can be used to exit programming functions (Ratio, Tolerance, Presets, Lock)
Using OFF to exit will not apply changes. After 60 seconds of inaction, programming will exit
and will not apply changes.
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Single Indicator Software
Single Gage Software (includes USB cable)
*Easy to Read Display on PC
*Manual Log Data – Single Mouse Click
*Auto Log Data – Timed Logging
*View Data
Log Readings – Data Saved as a CSV File
*Program Gage from PC – Can program your
indicators features from your PC and load on to the
indicator
1 Ratio , 1 Preset, Tolerances (high & low),
Lock Code – 0-21 alpha -numeric characters (leaving blank
will work) , Resolution, Units (in / mm),
Travel Direction, M ode (TIR, INC, ABS),
Hold function (Min/ Max/ Frz)
* Analog Bar on PC
* Download Log Readings / Stored Readingsfrom
Indicator – Most Indicator Models can store up to
200 measurements and be downloaded into View
Data Log Readings
* Clear / Zero Indicator
OVERVIEW

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CALC Software

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Dimensions & Useful Tips/Precautions
CABLE
OUTPUT
LOCATION
FINGER LIFT
(OPTIONAL DUST CAP)
#4-48 THRD.
(OPTIONAL M2.5 THRD.)
.64
1.75
1.93
.25
2.50
.373
(OPTIONAL 8mm)
.82
'A'
1.39
.28 FLAT BACK
.77
LUG BACK
(OPTIONAL FLAT BACK)
BATTERY TRAY
(2X #CR2450)
BEZEL
ROTATION
270
CW
TRAVEL / 'A' DIM.
1.00" 5.07"
.600" 4.67"
.250" 4.32"
.150" 4.22"
• Avoid dust, dirt, lateral forces & shock
• Wipe spindle with a cloth & alcohol
• Use rigid & precise holders
• Make sure contact point is tight

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Specications
Measurement range ..250” / 6mm .600” / 15mm 1.00” / 25 mm
Max error (.000050” /
.001mm Resolution)
.0001” / .002mm .0001” / .002mm .0001” / .002mm
Max error (.0001” /
.002mm Resolution)
.0002” / .004mm .0002” / .004mm .0002” / .004mm
Repeatability .000050” / .0012mm .000050” / .0012mm .0001” / .002mm
Weight .41lb (.18kg)
Measurement force 150 gm (1.47N) 150 gm (1.47N) 155 gm (1.52N)
Power battery 2 x 3V lithium battery CR2450
Data Cable 5V
Average battery life 6,000 hours (ave. life decreases using TIR, MAX, MIN, Radio, TOL
LEDs)
Data output USB, Digimatic (MTI)
Cables USB, 10 pin Digimatic (MTI) , RS232, Pigtail
Working temperature
(storage)
5o C to 40oC ( -10oC to 60oC)
40o F to 105oF ( -15oF to 135oF)
Error Cause Notes
Error 3 Failed to load saved settings Contact support if issue persists
Error 4 Value is too large to display Zero gage or reduce spindle travel
Error 5 Failed to load factory conguration Device may not operate correctly, contact support
Error 10 Incomplete lookup table Please download new lookup table or disable function
Error Codes

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Compliance
CE & ROHS The product components have been tested and meet the compliance requirements to
the current EU RoHS directives. The indicators have also passed the CE requirements, including EMI
and ESD and fulll the requirements of the CE directive and can bear the CE symbol.
REACH Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), controls the
list of Substances of Very High Concern (SVHC). The product does not use any of these controlled
substances or preparations; therefore, does not require registration under REACH. The articles we
manufacture do not involve the intentional release of any chemical substances.
WEEE and WEEE-II The product components are made of many recyclable materials, which do
not contain any restricted hazardous materials. Therefore, please recycle the CDI product when it
completes its useful life.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the
State of California to cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
For more information go to: www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Name of contained
Substances
CAS-Number
Formaldehyde 50-00-0
Acrylonitrile 107-13-1
Butadiene 106-99-0
Styrene 100-42-5
Carbon Black 1333-86-4
Lead 7439-92-1
Cumene hydroperoxide 80-15-9
Saccharin 81-07-2
Acetone 67-64-1
2-Mercaptobenzothiazole 149-30-4
2-Propanol 67-63-0
The information in this document/manual is subject to change without notice.

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DATA Outputs
Data I/O Connector
The indicator has an 8 pin data I/O connector with several supported communication protocols.
These communication protocols can be accessed using a dedicated cable or through custom wiring
using the Pigtail cable.
Serial ASCII Command Protocol (USB/RS232/UART)
The gage supports several "serial" interfaces that interact with the device using a human readable
ASCII command protocol. This protocol can be accessed over USB as a virtual com (CDC) device,
RS232 or TTL level UART. For all hardware implementations, the specifications and command set
are identical.
Baud9600
Data Bits 8
Parity None
Stop Bits 1
Flow Control None
Hardware Specifications
Commands
All Commands are terminated
with a new line character
<CR>. All commands and the
most common settings are
listed below. Please see
technical manual for more
details.
Examples: Enter p013=2
followed by a <CR> to change
the display units to MM.
COMMAND DESCRIPTION
RPrint current gage reading
CClear gage
HToggle Hold Mode
rstERR Resets errors
?pXXX Get the value of configuration parameter "XXX"
pXXX=<new value> Set the value of parameter "XXX" to <new value>
RESPONSES DESCRIPTION
+ 2.1380, MM 13 character response to print reading
SUCCESSParameter is successfully written to
NOT FOUND Parameter Name could not be found
NO ACCESSUser does not have write access
OUT OF BOUNDSNew value is not within the allowable range
NON NUMERIC New value is not a number
PARAMETER DESCRIPTION OPTIONS
P007Gage Resolution 1 = .001", .02mm, 2 = .0005", .01mm,
3 = .0001", .002mm, 4 = .00005", .001mm
P011Measurement Mode 0=ABS, 1=TIR, 2=INCR
P013Units 1=Inches, 2=Millimeters
P019Travel Reverse 0=Normal, 1=Reverse
P021Hold On 0=Off, 1=On
P022Hold Mode0=Frz, 1=Min, 2=Max
P040Ratio On 0=Off, 1=On
P063Suppress Output 0=None, 1=Disable error and status
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DATA Outputs
Maximum Request Rate 10 Hz
Data Clock Frequency 1,250 Hz
Digimatic (MTI) Protocol
The gage supports the Digimatic (MTI) protocol, also commonly referred to as SPC. Digimatic is a 3 wire (REQ,
DATA, CLK) communication protocol that operates at TTL levels and sends gage measurements in a 13 digit (52
bit) packet format. The output is compatible with most data collection devices supporting the Digimatic protocol
including the Electronic Measuring System.
Packet Timing
Wireless Communication
The CORE & VRS indicatorshave two wireless communication options available.
Shortrange Smartphone Interface
The gage supports communication using a shortrange wirelessradio compatible
with most major smartphones. Using the freeAndroid andiOS apps, a user can
perform the following actions:
•Connect to 7 devices
•View measurements in analog and digital formats
•Record measurements and share via email
•Change settings
The smartphone interface can also be provided for use in custom application.
Users should contact support for more details.
MicroRidge
The gage may include a longer range RM2.4 MicroRidge radio module.
This allows the gage to be integrated into the complete MicroRidge
ecosystem. The radio supports transmission of measurements at up to 5
Hz and can be received using one of the MicroRidge base receivers
(USB, RS232, Wedge)
Contact MicroRidge or visit microridge.com for further details on their
wireless system

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Notes

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