Sylvac Hi Cal User manual

HEIGHT GAUGE E
COLONNE DE MESURE F
HÖHENMESSGERÄT D
COLONNA DI MISURA I
COLUMNA DE MEDICIÓN S
INSTRUCTIONS
MODE D’EMPLOI
BEDIENUNGSANLEITUNG
MANUALE D’USO
MODO DE EMPLEO

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90°
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COMMISSIONING
MISE EN SERVICE
INBETRIEBNAHME
MESSA IN SERVIZIO
PUESTA EN SERVICIO

CH-1400 Yverdon-les-Bains (Suisse)
Echelle
381 / 531 / 681
95
17
101
111
31
124 / 194 / 194
187 / 187 / 187
92 / 92 / 112
06/55/55
147 / 147 / 172
Ensemble général 150 2:5
Dess.: 08-Jun-20 DNi
Modèle:302_150_101{.prt/asm}
Liste de pces selon nomenclature:
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A3
1/1 PM 302.150.101 -
Matière: - - - Chanfreiner:
Article: M302-150-101 Trait. thermiques: -
Masse / Volume: 44513824297.825 g Trait. de surfaces: -
Cotes non tolérancées selon SN EN 22768-1 / Classe f (fine), tolérances indiquées en 1/1000 mm
Indice Date Nom Modification
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CH-1400 Yverdon-les-Bains (Suisse)
Echelle
381 / 531 / 681
95
17
101
111
31
124 / 194 / 194
187 / 187 / 187
92 / 92 / 112
06/55/55
147 / 147 / 172
Ensemble général 150 2:5
Dess.: 08-Jun-20 DNi
Modèle:302_150_101{.prt/asm}
Liste de pces selon nomenclature:
-
A3
1/1 PM 302.150.101 -
Matière: - - - Chanfreiner:
Article: M302-150-101 Trait. thermiques: -
Masse / Volume: 44513824297.825 g Trait. de surfaces: -
Cotes non tolérancées selon SN EN 22768-1 / Classe f (fine), tolérances indiquées en 1/1000 mm
Indice Date Nom Modification
-
CH-1400 Yverdon-les-Bains (Suisse)
Echelle
381 / 531 / 681
95
17
101
111
31
124 / 194 / 194
187 / 187 / 187
92 / 92 / 112
06/55/55
147 / 147 / 172
Ensemble général 150 2:5
Dess.: 08-Jun-20 DNi
Modèle:302_150_101{.prt/asm}
Liste de pces selon nomenclature:
-
A3
1/1 PM 302.150.101 -
Matière: - - - Chanfreiner:
Article: M302-150-101 Trait. thermiques: -
Masse / Volume: 44513824297.825 g Trait. de surfaces: -
Cotes non tolérancées selon SN EN 22768-1 / Classe f (fine), tolérances indiquées en 1/1000 mm
Indice Date Nom Modification
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DIMENSIONS
DIMENSIONS
ABMESSUNGEN
DIMENSIONI
DIMENSIONES

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CH-1400 Yverdon-les-Bains (Suisse)
Echelle
187 / 187 / 187
92 / 92 / 112
55 / 55 / 60
147 / 147 / 172
Ensemble général 150 2:5
Dess.: 08-Jun-20 DNi
Modèle:302_150_101{.prt/asm}
Liste de pces selon nomenclature:
-
A3
1/1 PM 302.150.101 -
Matière: - - - Chanfreiner:
Article: M302-150-101 Trait. thermiques: -
Masse / Volume: 44513824270.302 g Trait. de surfaces: -
Cotes non tolérancées selon SN EN 22768-1 / Classe f (fine), tolérances indiquées en 1/1000 mm
Indice Date Nom Modification
-
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Toutes modifications réservées - Anderungen vorbehalten - Changes without prior notice
Modèle:PM302_000_001{.prt/asm} Dessin:302_000_071 .drw
Available for:
Ref. Nr:
Dimensions in mm
CH-1023 Crissier (Suisse)
web site : www.sylvac.ch
sav @ sylvac.ch
e-mail : vente @ sylvac.ch
PM 302.000.071
832.0150
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Rev. Date Visa
- 28-Sep-17 MTr
Encombr. Hi-Cal V2 - 150
SET
Clear
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Quit
Setup
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PRESET
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DELTA
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Description
1. Display
2. Intuitive keyboard
3. Probe measuring indicator
4. Probe
5. Probe xing lever
6. Probe weight adjustement selector
7. Multi function key FCT
8. Ergonomic handle and battery cover
9. UP / DOWN button, progressive activation of measurement carriage speed
10. USB connector
11. Power or foot pedal input connector
12. Power or foot pedal input connector
13. RS232 connector
14. DC power and charge indicators
15. Battery cover xing screw location
Description of intuitive keyboard and display
16. Preset |Zero
17. Min | Max measuring mode key
18. Activation of extended functions and parameters key
19. Surface |diameter measuring modes key
20. Active reference selection key
21. ON |OFF key
22. Probe constant setting key
23. Unit indicators
24. Reference active indicator
25. Probe constant setting | display indicator
26. Keyboard locked indicator
27. Displayed value frozen until probe contacts again
28. RS232 | USB | Bluetooth® transmission indicator
29. Diameter value indicator
30. Center value indicator in diameter/centerline mode
31. Low battery warning - charger must be connected
32. Min | Max mode active indicator
33. Min | Max mode active indicator
34. Diameter measuring mode indicator
35. Probe direction indicators
36. Deactivated corrections alert indicator
37. Preset input indicator
38. Bluetooth® connection indicators
39. Bu󰀨er full indicator (bu󰀨er mode)

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Contents Pages
Introduction 7
Getting Started 7
Intuitive and interactive keypad 8
Keypad direct function 8
Setting and parameter key 9
FCT key 10
FCT key used in diameter mode 11
Measuring using Hi_Cal 11
Constant setting 11
Measuring heights 12
Measuring upward 12
Measuring diameters and centerlines 13
Bluetooth® conguration 14
Bluetooth® specications 15
RS232 connector 15
Data transmission format 15
USB connector 16
Printer connection 17
Commands 18
Changing the probe 21
Foot pedal input 21
Adjusting the cursor balance 22
Error messages 22
Replacing the batteries 23
Technical specications Hi_Cal 150 / Hi_Cal 300 / Hi_Cal 450 24
Standard delivery 25
In the event of problems 25

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Introduction
Getting Started
The Hi_Cal height gauge has been designed to work on small at reference
surfaces such as granite or scraped cast iron plates. A number of technological
innovations make this instrument very suitable for easy, fast and reliable
measurements. It o󰀨ers the following advantages :
• Very low measuring force (0.3N)
• Excellent repeatability
• Fully motorized probe displacement. The movement speed is proportional
to the pressure on the UP/DOWN button. The probe automatically tracks
proles and maintains a constant measuring force : measuring diame-
ters is, therefore, fast and precise
• Reduced weight for easy handling
• Very easy to operate and versatile: can be used both in the workshop and
laboratory
• Two lines display, enabling viewing of diameter and centerline simultaneously
Simply remove the transport xing part by pulling it upward, then x the probe on
the support: instrument is ready for measuring. Keep the transport clamp and the
locking system for any subsequent transport. (see commissioning diagram p.2)
Important: Always check the xing of the probe and the probe constant
value before measuring.
Connect the AC/DC adapter, and check the status lights:
Top light :
Bottom light :
Remark: initially, or after a long period without use of the instrument, battery
loading may take a few minutes before the instrument is ready.
ON
OFF
Fast charge (2 hours)
Holding charge. This is a safe charge mode to avoid
battery losses in case of continuous AC/DC power
connection
ON Power connected

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SET
Clear
REF
I / II
Quit
Setup
MIN
MAX
DEL
SET /CLEAR
REF
MIN / MAX / DEL
Intuitive and interactive keypad
Keypad direct function
On starting, the Hi_Cal will automatically check the probe measuring detection
sensor (Init), then move the probe up and down for setting the system refe-
rence.
In case of a problem during initialization, please proceed with following
controls:
• Is the probe free to move ?
• Is the measuring force correctly set ? (see chapter « Selector adjustement »)
• In the event of uncontrolled movement (without using the UP/DOWN button)
of the carriage, switch the instrument o󰀨 by pressing >5s on ON | OFF and
switch it on again by pressing >0.5s on ON | OFF.
The Hi_Cal display electronic has been designed to make its use very easy,
following the concept of «start and go». All the main functions are accessible
by direct use of the corresponding button.
The Setup key enters a menu sequence which enable
access to parameters and extended functions
During the menu sequence:
• UP and DOWN keys select the next or previous
menu
• LEFT and RIGHT keys select settings within
the active menu.
ON |OFF |Stand-by
SET : Zero (long press) | preset recall (short press)
CLEAR : Initialisation of Min | Max during Min | Max measuring mode
Displays and activates the constant entry mode
Exchanges the reference Ref I ↔ Ref II
Changes the active mode SURFACE ↔ DIAMETRE
Selects MIN | MAX | DELTA measurement modes

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Preset value entry Enter a preset value using
LEFT, RIGHT, UP and DOWN
keys
Keyboard lock. Only SET |
CLEAR, FCT and FOOT pedal
remain active
ON | OFF
Press SETUP for 2 s. to disable
keyboard lock function
Unit changes mm |INCH
Resolution changes 0.005 |0.001 |0.01
Activates | deactivates automatic
print out of measurement
Auto |Nor
Selects di󰀨erent function for FCT
key
0. Unit mm ↔ inch
1. Print Data output
2. Zero Preset
3. Preset Preset calling
4. Dia Surface ↔ Dia
5. Min Min ↔ Dia
6. Clear Clear Min | Max
7. Ref Ref1 ↔ Ref2
9. Di󰀨 Measure ↔ Di󰀨
10. BT On ↔ O󰀨
Selects di󰀨erent function for
FOOT Pedal
Activates | deactivates sound OFF | LO | HI
Blind mode: display is frozen
until a new value is measured
(probe action)
ON | OFF
Software version. Displays the version
Software date 01.01.20 (day | month | year)
CR or CRLF Option to add an LF (Line feed),
function needed depending on
the type of printer used. (see
chapter «Printer connection»)
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Setting and parameter key
Setup Function Settings
sequence

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bt
bt cfG
Printing the diameter or center in
diameter mode.
Option selection for printing in
diameter mode:
• Dia, center
• Dia
• Center
Bluetooth® modes • On
• O󰀨
• Reset
• MAC
Bluetooth® proles • Simple
• Pair
• HID
FCT key
Setup Function Settings
sequence
The FCT button as well as the external contact (EXT) can be set to perform
di󰀨erent functions related to the type of measurements in progress.
The di󰀨erent settings are:
FCT0 mm ↔ INCH : change the unit of the active measurement
FCT1 data output : sends displayed value to RS232 and USB
FCT2 Zero setting : zero setting
FCT3 preset recall : preset value recall
FCT4 surface ↔ Dia : toggles between surface and diameter mode
FCT5 Surface ↔ Min : toggles between surface and Min | Max mode
FCT6 Clear Min | Max : initializes Min and Max value to probe position
FCT7 Ref 1↔ Ref 2 : toggles ref1, ref2
FCT9 measure ↔ Di󰀨 : di󰀨erence between the 2 last measurements
FCT10 BT ON ↔ OFF : Activate, deactivate the Bluetooth® module
(even if a preset has been entered)
ou Bluetooth®

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1. 1ère mesure 2. Action sur FCT 4. Action sur FCT3. 2ème mesure
FCT key used in diameter mode
Measuring using Hi_Cal
Constant setting
In diameter measurement, the FCT key can be used instead of the rear
paddles to drive the probe from the 1st measurement point to the 2nd measu-
rement point. This is most useful for measuring small diameters.
At the end of a diameter measurement, the FCT key will release the probe
from its contact point to be ready for other measurements.
As soon as the probe looses contact with the part, the FCT key recovers its
former setting (for instance: data output).
Use the UP/DOWN button in the back of the instrument to move the motorised
carriage up or down, until the probe is on contact with the rst surface.
Before beginning new measurements, we recommand to control and enter (if
necessary) the probe constant value. The probe constant value must be set
correctly in case of shaft or diameter measurements, this because the Hi_Cal
will take account of the probe constant, i.e. the diameter of the ball probe and
its deection when measuring reversed surfaces.
The master gauge supplied with the Hi_Cal must be used to measure the
probe constant.
Press the CST key and touch one of the ground surfaces of
the cylindrical gauge. Release the probe and touch the opposite
surface. The probe constant value is displayed and memorized until
a new constant value is taken. The value of the constant is stored
and then displayed for a few seconds.
Important: The probe constant must be re-entered after change of probe
or after modifying the probe’s position.
The probe constant value may be checked by pressing the CST key. Press the
CST key again to leave the constant setting mode if no changes are necessery.
1. 1st. meas. point 2. Action on FCT key 3. 2nd meas. point 4. Action on FCT key

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Measuring heights
Measuring upward
After entering the value for the constant, inverted faces can be measured by
pressing the UP button. Once the probe is in contact with the inverted surface,
both a green light and an acoustic signal will be activated.
Comment : Once the constant has been recorded normal faces (heights) and
inverted faces can be measured equally well.
Use the UP/DOWN button on the back of the
instrument to move the motorised carriage until
the measurement probe is in contact with the
base surface (surface table). Press the SET key
to have the zero or preset origin set on this
position.
Move the probe using the UP/DOWN button to the
next measurement position.
Make sure to enter the probe constant before any upward measurement.
Use UP & DOWN button on the back to move the
probe UP and DOWN, until the probe is on contact
with the rst surface.
Press SET key to have the zero or preset origin set
on this position.
Move now the probe to the next position to be mea-
sured using the Up & Down button.
Reminder :
• The green light comes ON and an accoustic signal will be heard when the probe-
measurement is ready
• the UP/DOWN button on the back of the instrument controls the movement of
the motorised carriage
• the e󰀨ect of the UP/DOWN button is stopped as soon as the measurement probe
is in contact with the part to be measured
Reminder :
• The green light comes ON and an accoustic signal will be heard when the probe-
measurement is ready
• the UP/DOWN button on the back of the instrument controls the movement of
the motorised carriage
• the e󰀨ect of the UP/DOWN button is stopped as soon as the measurement probe
is in contact with the part to be measured
origin

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Measuring diameters and centerlines
Enter or check the probe constant value before proceeding with diameter and
centerline measurements. Press key to enter the diameter mode
This mode permits measurement from a reference but also measurement of
the distance between two centerlines.
How to proceed :
1. Move the probe inside of the bore (or
onto one side of the shaft) using up
& Down button on the back and start
measuring at a point P1 which is well
away from the summit of the curve
2. Move the part or the Hi_Cal
sideways to the probe. The mini-
mum/maximum point is memorized.
3. Move the probe from P1 to P2 using UP/
Down button (or FCT key¹) and move
the part until the display is steady.
Measured diameter and centerline are
displayed simultaneously.
FCT Key¹ Acting FCT key during diameter measuring moves the probe
from P1 to P2 whatever the FCT key has been set for. At the end of the
diameter measurement, the FCT button automatically returns to its predened
function.
To measure from this centerline (as a reference), press the SET key : new
reference is set to the centerline value.
Comment : The procedure is the same for shafts or bores (internal or external
diameters) and starting can be either from top or bottom.

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Groove meas Step meas Thickness meas
Other measurements in diameter mode:
Bluetooth®
conguration
The connection procedure has been designed to be simple and is signalled
by the following three states :
1° Symbol o󰀨................disconnected mode.
2° Symbol blinking .......advertising mode.
3° Symbol on .............. connected mode.
The following options can be selected to control the Bluetooth®module.
On Enable Bluetooth® module (start advertising mode).
OFF Disable Bluetooth® module (terminate active connection).
rESEt Clear pairing information.
MAC Display the MAC (Media Access Control) address.
Three Bluetooth
® proles are available.
SIMPLE Prole without pairing (default).
PAIr Paired and secured prole.
HId Virtual keyboard mode (compatible with recent equipement without
driver installation).
Note:
Pairing information are erased while prole is switched.

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Bluetooth® specications
Frequency band 2.4GHz (2.402 - 2.480GHz)
Modulation GFSK (Gaussian Frequency Shift Keying)
Max. output power Class 3: 1mW (0dBm)
Range Open space: up to 15m
Industrial environment: 1-5m
Other specications on the manufacturer’s website
RS232 connector
The RS232-C output allows the Hi_Cal to be connected to a computer or a
printer for the creation of measurement protocols.
Most of the functions of the Hi_Cal, but also the pre-positioning of the measu-
rement key can be controlled by the PC using ASCII commands.
Connection:
1° Activate Bluetooth
® compatible software and hardware (Master : PC,
Display Unit).
2° Start the instrument. By default the Bluetooth
®module is active and
the instrument is available for connection (advertising mode).
3° If no connnection is established during the advertisement period, rea-
ctivate the Bluetooth
®module using the bt /On menu.
4° Instrument is ready to communicate (connected mode.)
Only with paired prole :
Pairing with master is automatically done at rst connection.
To connect the instrument to a new master (new pairing), pairing information on
the instrument must be cleared using the bt / rESEt menu.

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The value is sent in ASCII code :
mm :
Example: ±123.456
Comments: - 10-3 only for 0.001 mm resolution
- 10-4 only for 0.0005 mm resolution
- there is no space between the sign and the rst numeral
Inches :
Example: ±12.34565
Comments : - 10-3 only for 0.00005 and 0.00002 inch resolution
- there is no space between the sign and the rst numeral
SIGN 102101100DP 10-1 10-2 10-3 CR
SIGN 101100DP 10-1 10-2 10-3 10-4 10-5 CR
Data transmission format
Data transmission format:
4800 bds, 7 data bits, even parity, 1 stop bit.
5 4 3 2 1
9 8 7 6
Important : It is not recommended to use the USB and RS232 outputs
simultaneously.
Female 9 pin D-Sub connector (seen from the outside):
• Pin 1 : 9V DC output (only with
adapter connected)
• Pin 2 : RXD (RS232 output of
the Hi_Cal)
• Pin 3 : TXD (RS232 input from
the PC)
• Pin 5 : SG signal ground

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USB connector
The Hi_Cal can be connected to a personal computer using a mini USB cable.
The USB driver must be installed in the computer (WIN XP and following
compatible).
The USB connection may be set as a RS232 virtual port, thus enabling use of
former RS232 software, or as a real USB interface. USB drivers are provided
on the CD delivered with the Hi_Cal or available on Sylvac website.
The conguration les (drivers) of the USB port are available on the website.
Important : It is not recommended to use the USB and RS232 outputs
simultaneously. The USB port does not allow battery charging
Mini USB port Mini USB cable
Printer connection
Certain printers need the LF (Line Feed) command at the end of the data
transmission. Activate Line Feed by menu or RS232.
If the values do not print after sending data, press the FCT key for 2s. (Sends
a Form Feed command to the printer, which allows the bu󰀨er to be emptied
and the values displayed.)

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Commands
Most of the Hi_Cal functions can be controlled by a computer
or a PLC by sending ASCII commands.
As a rule, the format of these commands consists of the rst 3 letters of the
corresponding command. Commands can be in upper or lower case, with or
without spaces.
Sending the command <?> corresponds to a data request.
Important: all commands must be followed by a CR (Carriage Return)
Command Correspond to Function
? Send the displayed DIA and
CEN value in diameter mode
A
AOFF0/1/ ? Auto OFF Automatic switch-o󰀨 deac-
tivated (SBY00) / Activated
(SBYxx) / Polling
B
BAT ? Battery status (BAT1 = OK,
BAT0 = low battery)
BT0/1 BlueTooth Bluetooth® module disabled
/ enabled
BTRST Resetting Bluetooth®pairing
C
CEN? Request for printout of the
Center’s value
CFGSEP0/1/ ? DIACEN value separator
deactivated (CR) / activated
(;) / enquiry
CLE CLEar Resets the minimum and
maximum registers
D
DEL DELta Delta mode (maximum -
minimum)
DIA Diameter mode
DIA? DIAmeter Diameter value print request
DIF? Sending the di󰀨erence between
the last 2 measurements
E
EXT0-10 EXTernal contact See « Button FCT »

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EXT? Transmits the current status
of the external contact (1..9)
F
FCT0-10 FCT key setting See « Button FCT »
FCT? Transmits the current status
of the FCT button (1..10)
I
ID? IDentication Answer : SY302
IN (inch) Unit selection inch
K
KEY0/1 KEYboard Locking / unlocking the
keypad
L
LCALdd.mm.yy Last CALibration Changes last calibration date
LF0/1 Line Feed Deactivates / activates the LF
M
MAC? MAC address of the Blue-
tooth® module
MAX MAXimum Maximum search mode
MIN MINimum Minimum search mode
MM Millimeter Unit selection mm
MOD? MODe Polling the active mode:
Answer: NOR, DIA, MIN,
MAX, DEL
NUMx…x Changes the instrument
number
NUM? Querying the instrument
number
N
NCALdd.mm.yy Next CALibration Changes next calibration
date
NOR NORmal Surface measurement mode
O
OFF Switching o󰀨 the instrument
(alarm clock by button ON)
P
PRE PREset Preset recall
"PRE
+xxx.yyy"
Introducing a new preset
value
PRE? Transmits the value of the
stored preset
PRI PRInt Sending the displayed value

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"POS
+xxx.yyy"
POSition Pre-positions the motorized
carriage to the transmitted
value. The carriage stops as
soon as the measuring key
makes contact with the
play
R
REF1 REFerence Activating reference 1
REF2 Activating reference 2
RES05 Change of resolution:
0.0005mm - 0.00002IN
RES2 RESolution Change of resolution:
0.001mm - 0.00005IN
RES3 Change of resolution:
0.01mm - 0.0005IN
RST Resetting the instrument
S
SBY0..99 Setting the standby time in
minutes (0 = no standby)
SBY? Querying the standby time
SET Zero setting
SET? SETting Transmission of instrument
conguration: MM/IN RES2/3
REF1/2 KEY0/1 BAT0/1
BAT0 = low battery, BAT1 =
charged battery
U
UNI? UNIt Querying the active unit: MM
or IN
UNI0 Unit changeover lock
UNI1 Unlocking of unit changeover
V
VER? VERsion Program version and date