Sylvac D 100S User manual

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INSTRUCTIONS
FOR USE
Program version V1.4
December 2004
Sylvac SA Ch. du Closalet 16 CH – 1023 Crissier
www.sylvac.ch

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1. D100S DISPLAY UNIT ........................................................................6
1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION......................................................................................................................................6
1.2 FRONT OF UNIT .....................................................................................................................................................6
1.3 FUNCTION KEYS ...................................................................................................................................................7
1.3.1 Summary of functions .......................................................................................................................................7
1.3.2 General method ..............................................................................................................................................10
1.3.3 Entering numbers :..........................................................................................................................................10
1.4 OPERATION..........................................................................................................................................................10
1.5 EXAMPLES OF OPERATIONS ............................................................................................................................12
1.5.1 Simple measurements : ...................................................................................................................................12
1.5.2 Combined measurements A +/-B (using D102 or D108) : ...............................................................................12
1.5.3 Combined measurements A +/- B +/- C :.........................................................................................................12
1.5.4 Multiplication factor: ( also available for A+/-B et A+/-B+/-C combinations) ....................................................12
1.5.5 Measurements and checking tolerance limits :................................................................................................12
1.5.6 Measurements with classification (2 to 6 classes)...........................................................................................13
1.5.7 Statistics...........................................................................................................................................................13
1.5.8 Combined measurements with scanning.........................................................................................................13
1.6 FUNCTION KEYS..............................................................................................................................................14
1.6.1 CLEAR KEY ....................................................................................................................................................14
1.6.2 ENTER KEY.....................................................................................................................................................15
1.6.3 CHANNEL KEY................................................................................................................................................16
1.6.3.1 selection of measuring channel :...............................................................................................................16
1.6.3.2 selection of channel immediately following : .............................................................................................16
1.6.3.3 selection of the directly preceding channel :.............................................................................................16
1.6.3.4 reversing the measuring direction :...........................................................................................................17
1.6.3.5 radius/diameter mode, multiplication factor or measure on V base :........................................................17
1.6.3.6 A +/- B or A+/-B+/-C measuring mode (any 2 or 3 channels may be combined ).....................................17
1.6.3.7 Change channel allocation or allocate an RS232 instrument to a channel...............................................18
1.6.4 RESOL KEY....................................................................................................................................................20
1.6.5 mm/In KEY...................................................................................................................................................20
1.6.6 ANALOG KEY ..................................................................................................................................................21
1.6.7 TOL KEY ..........................................................................................................................................................22
1.6.8 CLASS KEY .....................................................................................................................................................24
1.6.9 STAT KEY.....................................................................................................................................................25
1.6.9.1 1First choice : bar chart.............................................................................................................................25
1.6.9.2 2nd choice : X/R control charts...................................................................................................................27
1.6.10 PRESET KEY.................................................................................................................................................28
1.6.11 SETUP KEY ...................................................................................................................................................29
1.6.11.1 External contact 1 function :....................................................................................................................29
1.6.11.2 External contact 2 function :....................................................................................................................30
1.6.11.3 Choice of language :................................................................................................................................30
1.6.11.4 Inhibit keyboard :.....................................................................................................................................30
1.6.11.5 Activate/deactivate sound : .....................................................................................................................31
1.6.11.6 Date/time input : ......................................................................................................................................31
1.6.11.7 Configuration...........................................................................................................................................31
1.6.12 MIN/MAX KEY................................................................................................................................................32
1.6.13 SCAN KEY .....................................................................................................................................................34
1.6.14 PRINT KEY ....................................................................................................................................................37
1.6.14.1 RS232 input/output parameters : ............................................................................................................37
1.6.14.2 Peripheral choice, the following menu will appear :................................................................................38
1.6.14.3 Format for 80 column printer :.................................................................................................................39
1.6.14.4 Output format for 40 columns printer.......................................................................................................43
1.6.14.5 Format for 15 columns printer.................................................................................................................45
1.6.14.6 Remote command of D100S unit :..........................................................................................................45
1.6.14.7 Programming on a PC.............................................................................................................................49

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1.6.15 STORE KEY...................................................................................................................................................50
1.7 CALIBRATION OF THE UNIT ..............................................................................................................................52
1.7.1 General calibration...........................................................................................................................................52
1.7.2 Coupling probe to unit......................................................................................................................................52
1.8 REAR PANEL .......................................................................................................................................................54
1.8.1 RS-232-C Input/output ....................................................................................................................................54
1.8.2 RS-232-C input instrument (Opto-RS simplex or duplex)...............................................................................54
1.8.3 Outputs............................................................................................................................................................55
1.8.4 Centronics Output : parallel printer link...........................................................................................................56
1.8.5 Socket for mains charger ................................................................................................................................57
1.8.6 Socket for external contact 1, e.g. foot pedal..................................................................................................57
1.8.7 Socket for external contact 2, e.g. second pedal............................................................................................57
1.8.8 Probe input......................................................................................................................................................57
1.8.9 Command output.............................................................................................................................................57
1.9 IN CASE OF DIFFICULTY ...................................................................................................................................58
1.9.1 No display on screen when unit is switched on. ..............................................................................................58
1.9.2 Complete reset of unit......................................................................................................................................58
1.9.3 Loss of memory content...................................................................................................................................58
1.9.4 Software version ..............................................................................................................................................59
1.9.5 Special symbols ...............................................................................................................................................59
1.10 REPLACING THE LITHIUM MODULE ................................................................................................................60
1.11 REPLACING ACCUMULATORS.........................................................................................................................61
1.12 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS..........................................................................................................................62
1.13 DELIVERY............................................................................................................................................................63
1.14 ACCESSORIES...................................................................................................................................................64
2. MULTICHANNEL UNITS : « CHANNELS (D102) ET
8 CHANNELS(D108).........................................................................65
2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION....................................................................................................................................65
2.2 REAR PANEL (D108 unit)....................................................................................................................................65
2.3 OPERATION..........................................................................................................................................................65
2.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF D102 AND D108 UNITS.............................................................................66
2.5 ACCESSORIES.....................................................................................................................................................66
3 D104 4-CHANNEL RS232 SWITCHING UNIT ...................................67
3.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................................67
3.2 CONNECTION OF 2 D104 UNITS AND 1 D108 UNIT ON D100S UNIT ..............................................................67
3.3 OPERATION..........................................................................................................................................................67
3.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................68
3.5 ACCESSOIRES......................................................................................................................................................68

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4 SYLVAC PROBES P2, P5, P10, P25 AND P50.................................69
4.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................................69
4.2 PROBE DIMENSIONS ..........................................................................................................................................69
4.3 USE........................................................................................................................................................................70
4.3.1 Precautions ......................................................................................................................................................70
4.3.2 Changing the contact point .............................................................................................................................70
4.4 MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................................70
4.4.1 Replacing the connection cable, for P10, P25 and P50 : ................................................................................70
4.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................71
4.6 ACCESSORIES.....................................................................................................................................................72
5 PNEUMATIC COMMAND UNITS D110(V) AND D111(V) ...............73
5.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION...................................................................................................................................73
5.2 REAR PANEL (D110 unit)....................................................................................................................................73
5.3 OPERATION OF D110 / D110V............................................................................................................................73
5.4 OPERATION OF D111 or D111V UNIT................................................................................................................74
5.5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...........................................................................................................................74
5.6 ACCESSORIES.....................................................................................................................................................75

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Function keys
(sound acknowledgement)
LCD display, CCFL back-light
On/Off switch
1. D100S DISPLAY UNIT
1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The D100S unit displays the absolute displacement of the long-travel Sylvac probes 2, 5, 10, 25 et 50 mm (P2, P5,
P10, P25 et P50). Highest resolution is 0.1 µm. It also allows for OptoRS simplex or duplex instruments to be seen.
Numerous integrated functions will resolve most metrological problems, be they in the workshop or laboratory.
The 8200 points backlit graphic read out provides tremendous flexibility and ease of use Similarly, it allows the unit
to be used simply and in a choice of 3 languages. All readings entered are protected from erasure if the unit is
switched off (when switched back on, the unit returns exactly to the point where it was switched off, and the probe’s
position is retained). The numerous inputs/outputs of the unit, as well as its modest dimensions and ability to
function from batteries allow it to be incorporated in a great variety of industrial locations.
A 230 V, 120 V or 100 V charging block is supplied with the unit.
By means of complementary multichannel units it is possible to connect from 2 à 64 probes to just one D100S unit
and/or 2 to 48 Sylvac Opto-RS232 instruments (max 64 channels). Each probe connected can be individually
selected, as well as automatic scanning with comparison of tolerances.
The pneumatic unit D110 (vacuum unit = D110V)enables from 1 to 16 probes to be lifted. The maximum lifting
capacity will be 64 probes using 3 additional units D111 (D111V for vacuum system).
1.2 FRONT OF UNIT

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1.3 FUNCTION KEYS
1.3.1 Summary of functions
: lock/unlock the mm/inch conversion.
: There are two choices :
- display classical statistics and, if
tolerance mode is activated, will display
capabilities and bar chart..
- display X/R control chart..
: Print out by pressing the Print key.
Press the Print key more then >2 sec.
: choose the number of classes, (2 to 6),
and setup of limits for each class.
: enter nominal value and tolerances
limits.
: choose mode to be displayed first by
pressing Min/Max.
: in Min/Max mode : display successively
Min, Max, Delta, Mean.
: in Min/Max mode : clear the MIN/MAX
memory to the current value.
: displays or removes analog scale.
: direct conversion mm/in.
: choice of the resolution :
0.1-0.01-0.001-0.0001 mm
ou 0.01- 0.001-0.0001-0.00001 in
: displays statistical results
of stored values.
There are two choices :
: display or remove the classes
< 1 2 .... >
: display or remove tolerances
< = >
: display or remove the MAX, MIN,
Delta or Mean first chosen by
pressing SET UP and then
Min/Max
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: introduction of parameters or
functions for the following keys.
Stat, Class, Tol, Clear or Enter,
Min/Max, Setup, Preset, Store,
Print, Scan and Channel. All
The parameters will be stored
after unit has been switched off.
: display the Preset value
(zero or any value).
: 2 functions are available :
- hold display
- store value
: printout of the following :
measure, values after scanning,
statistics, memorized values on
RS232 and Centronics outputs.
: scan a preprogrammed number of
channels and display part OK,
rework or reject, according to the
tolerances introduced for each
channel.
: choice of one channel, a channel
combination A+/-B or A+/-B+/-C,
the measuring direction or a
multiplication factor.
: introduction of general parameters:
function of the external contact,
language, keyboard lock, sound
inhibition, date/time input and save
configurations (up to 12).
: introduction of a Preset value for the
selected channel.
(for Preset zero, enter 0).
: program the Store key for hold or store.
Enter the number of channels to be
stored, display or delete values in
memory.
: choice of RS232 transmission
parameters and RS232/Centronics output
format.
: display the program version (firmware)
: define the first and last channel of the
scan ; possibility to stop on one or
several channels.
: active/deactivate the step by step scan
(stop on each channel).
: allocate a probe to a specific channel,
specify an Opto-RS simplex or duplex
channel.
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: either proceed to preceding
channel, adjust contrast or
pneumatic descent.
When entering parameters :
confirm numerical entry or
proceed to following menu.
: either proceed to following
channel, adjust contrast or
pneumatic raise.
Leave a menu without
modification.
: switch unit ON / OFF.
All parameters will be stored after
unit has been switched off.
: can be programmed for:
1.data transmission to
Centronics / RS232 outputs
2.hold/store.
3.new min/max
4.preset
5.change channels
6.pneumatic lifting
7.scanning
: different combination of the above
functions are also possible.
(up to 2x30 possible
combinations)
: choice of Enter/Clear function :
change channel, contrast adjustment
or pneumatic descent.
:unlock the keyboard if inhibited.
: choice of Enter/Clear function :
change channel, contrast adjustment
or pneumatic descent.
: main reset of the unit
(complete reinitialization of parameters)
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Sw 2

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1.3.2 General method
All functions are directly accessible, e.g. by pressing the Tol key, tolerance indicators will be displayed. Pressing it
again causes the indicators to disappear. The numbers on the function keys are used to select a menu or to enter
numeric values. The Setup key allows the input of parameters required for the various functions of the unit.
When a menu is displayed, the previously stored selection is indicated by black rectangle :
1.3.3 Entering numbers :
Numbers are entered as follows:
The old numerical value will be displayed first..
Should the Clear key be pressed before any other key has been activated, the program cycle will be set back
without correcting the old value.
Pressing the Enter key validates the input value and the next menu is displayed.
All values to be input are selected in the same way as for a calculator. Plus and minus can be changed at any time
by pressing the +/- key.
The number of digits on the left hand side of the decimal point is max. 4 for mm and max. 2 for inch. The number of
digits after the decimal point depends on the resolution.
An input value can be started directly with the decimal point.
If an incorrect value is selected, press the Clear key and start again.
1.4 OPERATION
1/ Depending on the operating location, the independent base may be screwed onto the bottom of the unit, so that
the display is presented « face-on » to the operator.
2/ Connect the charger (Section 1.8.5). If the accumulators are completely flat, wait approx. 10 minutes before use.
3/ Connect one probe P2, P5, P10, P25 or P50 (Section. 1.8.8) or several probes if operating with one or more
D102/D108 units (Section 2.3).
4/ If there is need, connect one Opto-RS instrument to instrument input of D100S unit. To connect more than one
Opto-RS instrument, use D104 (max. 4).
5/ Switch on unit. On/Off
When operating autonomously (without charger) the symbol appearing at the top right of the screen
indicates the need to recharge the battery.
Duration of charge : min 15 hours.

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6/ Select language by pressing 2then 2then 3and then 1,2 or 3 (see chap.. 1.6.11).
This selection is memorized permanently by the unit (along with all other data).
7/ Where necessary, convert from metric to imperial measurement by pressing mm/inch key.
8/ Specify the readout resolution by pressing Resol key and then 1,2,3 or 4 (Section 1.6.4).
9/ If required (refer to Section. 1.6.3) :
Reverse direction of probe measurement. (Channel + (+/-))
Select diameter mode (* 2)or any other multiplication factor. (Channel + Channel)
Select measuring channel if several probes (or channels) are used, and A +/- B or A+/-B+/-C mode if necessary.
Change probe – channel allocation or allocate a channel to an Opto-RS232 instrument.
10/ If required, connect the foot pedal or other external contact (section 1.8.6) and assign its function(refer to section
1.6.11). It is also possible to connect a printer to the Centronics output (section 1.8.1) and set up transmission
parameters (section. 1.6.14). It is equally possible to connect an analog printer to the analog output (section
1.8.3) and command devices (e.g. electro-valve) on sort outputs (section 1.8.3). It is possible to use a D110
vacuum pneumatic lifting unit (section 5) and configure the external contact (section 1.6.11) in order to lift/lower
probes.
11/ Reset display to zero or to any probe reference value by pressing Preset key. The stored preset value may be
entered with Setup key then Preset key (section. 1.6.10).
12/ The displayed measurement can be accompanied by :
the analog scale (section 1.6.6)
tolerances (section 1.6.7) or classification (section 1.6.8) indicators.
min/max mode (section 1.6.12)
store mode for statistics (section 1.6.15 and 1.6.9)
scanning mode if one or more D102/D108/D104 units are used. (section 1.6.13).
13/ Once the unit has been set up, the keyboard can be locked. The external contact and Print key remain active.
The mm/inch function can also be locked.

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Choose the required channel + channel number
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Reverse measuring direction
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Choose the measuring direction of channel 1
+ + + +
Choose combination 1 + 2 or 1 - 2
once = +
twice = -
+ +
Proceed in the same way as for 2 channels. Scan, Preset, Enter
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Channel + Channel then multiplication factor (e.g. 0.33333 )
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Enter nominal value, the upper and the lower tolerances :
Activates or deactivates the tolerance indicators.
1.5 EXAMPLES OF OPERATIONS
1.5.1 Simple measurements :
1.5.2 Combined measurements A +/-B (using D102 or D108) :
1.5.3 Combined measurements A +/- B +/- C :
1.5.4 Multiplication factor: ( also available for A+/-B et A+/-B+/-C combinations)
1.5.5 Measurements and checking tolerance limits :
+ ENTER or
if this channel was combined
(A+/-B or A+/-B+/-C)

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1.5.6 Measurements with classification (2 to 6 classes)
1.5.7 Statistics
1.5.8 Combined measurements with scanning
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Enter number of classes and then limits of classes using Setup key and Class key.
Activates or deactivates the indicators.
+ +
Store = mémorizing: Setup, Store, Class keys then number of Store channels.
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Display statistics with Stat key, choose statistics type by pressing Setup, Stat
Display next tables (only available if tolerances have been activated) by pressing Enter key.
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Enter number of channels to be scanned by pressing Setup key then Scan key.
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Enter tolerance limits for each channel by Setup key then Tol key.
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Preset each channel using your master Setup then Preset +preset values for each channel.
Start scanning = Scan (or external contact if configured for this purpose)
Print out the results = Print key, press>2sec.
New calibration (without introducing new preset values) : Preset key
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1.6 FUNCTION KEYS
1.6.1 CLEAR KEY
Operating in normal : move to following channel, adjust contrast or control lifting of probes with D110
measuring mode or D110V (choose between three functions by pressing Setup the Enter :
(refer to next page).
Operating in Min/Max mode : clears the Min/Max memory before taking a new measurement.
Operating in Set Up mode : cancels an input value or cancels a chosen menu without alteration.
Operating in Scanning mode: with the display of first measurement values picture, the Scan-mode is cancelled.
Otherwise the display will be regressed successively until it reaches the first one.
Operating in Stat mode : returns to normal display.
Operating in the Store mode : erases last value (s), starting from last one.

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1.6.2 ENTER KEY
Operating in normal measuring model: move directly to preceding channel, adjust contrast or controls descent of
probe with D110 or D110V.
Choose between following three functions :
+ or
1/ press Setup key 2/ Then press Enter key or Clear key.
The following menu will appear :
Choice 1 allows you to move directly to the preceding channel by pressing the Enter key, or to the following channel
by pressing the Clear key. Constant pressing is possible.
Choice 2 allocates the Enter and Clear keys for contrast to be adjusted by means of the Enter and Clear keys
according to working conditions (temperature, angle of view).
Choice 3 allocates the Enter and Clear keys respectively to lower or lift probes in service by using the D110
pneumatic command unit or the D110V vacuum unit.
It is also possible to configure the external contact (pedal) to lift/lower the probes.
(refer to section. 1.6.11).
Operating in Min/Max mode : changes the displayed value : maximum, then minimum, then max-min, then mean
(max + min)/2, then maximum again….
Operating in Set Up mode :Confirms an input value or cancels a menu without alteration.
Operating in Scanning mode: when the last measurement values are displayed, Scan mode will be cancelled.
Otherwise, the display will move successively forwards until it reaches the last values.
Operating in Stat mode : displays next values.
Operating in Store mode : reactivates the values erased by Clear key.

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1.6.3 CHANNEL KEY
The D100S unit can command up to 64 channels. The use of D108 or 102 units makes it possible to connect up to
64 P2, P5, P10, P25 or P50. Use of the D104 (for connecting RS232 instruments) is possible for up to 48 Opto-RS
Sylvac instruments.
All the following functions are available for each channel independently :
any Preset value.
specific tolerance limit.
normal mode, maximum mode, minimum mode, delta mode (max-min), or mean mode ( max + min) / 2
storage of values.
measuring direction.
combination A+/-B or A+/-B+/-C
any multiplication factor including diameter mode.
classification on 2 to 6 classes.
probes P2, P5, P10, P25, P50 or Opto RS simplex or duplex instruments.
Note: When using the display unit only one probe (without additional accessory unit D102/D108/D104), the same
probe can be used for 64 channels and thus manage up to 64 measurements.
Probe 1 is allocated to channel 1, probe 2 to channel 2 etc.. This allocation can be modified, and therefore several
channels may be allocated to a single probe. For example, channel 3 can be allocated to probe 1.
In the case of A+/-B or A+/-B+/-C, channel combinations, the active tolerances, preset, multiplication factor,
measuring direction and so on will be those on channel A, i.e. the first channel.
1.6.3.1 selection of measuring channel :
1/ press lchannel key , CHANNEL appears as negative on the screen.
2/ select number of required channel.
3/ confirm by pressing Enter key, CHANNEL this time appears as positive on the screen —> end of input.
1.6.3.2 selection of channel immediately following :
1/ press Clear key, if it is configured for the channel selection.
It is also possible to configure the external contacts (foot pedal) for the channel selection.
(refer to section 1.6.11).
1.6.3.3 selection of the directly preceding channel :
1/ press Enter key, if it is configured for the channel selection.

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1.6.3.4 reversing the measuring direction :
The measuring direction is indicated by the arrow preceding the channel number. An up arrow indicates that the
measurement value increases when the probe moves against inside (so when it is vertical will indicate a positive
measurement direction).
1/ press Channel key 2/ then Scan key.
The arrow preceding the channel number changes its direction.
To reverse the direction, repeat the sequence.
1.6.3.5 radius/diameter mode, multiplication factor or measure on V base :
Allows the introduction of any multiplication factor for one probe or for combination A+/-B or A+/-B+/-C (e.g.
calibration of each channel and its probe).
1/ press channel key 2/ then channel key ( * represents multiplication factor)
Special cases : factor = 1 —> normal mode, no coefficient.
factor = 2 —> diameter mode, (read value will be twice the measured value).
factor = 0 —> the factor will calculated automatically (for measurements on a V base with
any angle), or calibration of one channel according to gauge block.
The calibration on V or on pad should be made as follows :
1/ choose option 0.
2/ put a calibrated rod on V base or a gauge block and enter its value using keyboard
or set probe to reference 1.
3/ put a second calibrated rod on the V base or a gauge block and enter its value, or
place probe on reference pad and enter its value.
4/ The unit will calculate the multiplication factor or scale correction factor automatically
(this factor can be displayed pressing Channel twice). You can start with either the smaller
or the bigger gauge.
As soon as a multiplication factor has been introduced, a * will be shown on the display (just before the arrow) In
diameter mode, the diameter sign will be shown (ø).
When in diameter mode, a channel cannot work in +/- B or A+/-B+/-C. A P50 mm (P50) probe in diameter mode
cannot work with a resolution greater than 1 µm.
1.6.3.6 A +/- B or A+/-B+/-C measuring mode (any 2 or 3 channels may be combined )
1/ press Channel key.
2/ select channel number A (1-64)
3/ press Scan key Once for A + B
Twice for A - B
and once again if you wish to return to A + B, etc..
4/ select channel number B (1 to 64).

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5/ Press Enter key to confirm the input or for A+/-B+/-C, press Scan key once for +C or twice for –C.
6/ select channel number C (1-64).
7/ Press Enter key to confirm input.
Tolerances, classification, preset, multiplication factor or store function will be those stored on channel A. Diameter
mode is not available for combined channel. The Min/Max can be used in A +/- B mode. ( refer to section. 1.6.12 ).
Return to normal mode (non-combined channel) :
1/ press Channel key.
2/ enter the channel number A
3/ press Clear key.
1.6.3.7 Change channel allocation or allocate an RS232 instrument to a channel.
It is possible with this function to change the allocation of a specified channel (from 1 to 64) to another specified
probe (from 1 to 64), using the multi-channel units D102 or D108. One probe can be used for more than one
channel with different tolerances, preset, classifications or storing. This function can also be used to display the
min/max/delta and mean values on different channels (with only one probe). This function is also with A +/- B and
A+/-B+/-C mode, with one probe used in more than one combination.
Any channel can be allocated to a Sylvac OptoRS simplex or duplex instrument. The channel displays the value of
the instrument connected to instrument input or via the D104 multiplexer.
1/ press Setup key 2/ then Channel key.
The following will be displayed :
To exit this mode, press Clear key. Pressing the Enter key allows the user to move
from channel 19 to 36, 37 to 54 and finally 55 to 64.
First enter the channel number (from 1 to 18) for which the probe allocation is.
To be changed. To correct an input error press Clear key.

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3/ Confirm input number with Enter key.
Following display will appear :
The channel selected by default in 3/ will appear. A number from 1 to 64 can
be entered.
4/ confirm input number with Enter key.
Following display will appear :
press 1 for analog probes.
press 2 for Opto-RS instruments used with simplex cable (no adapter
required)
press 3 for Opto-RS instruments used with duplex cable (no adapter
RS duplex (pas required).
The value of the RS232 instrument (indicator, caliper , Microcal…will be
displayed continuously on the D100S. The calculation functions or the unit
are available : TOL, CLASS, PRESET, STORE, STAT….
Using one or more D104 units, 48 RS232 channels can be connected to
D100S unit.
5/ The first display will then appear and a new allocation can be started, or exit with Clear key.
Example : using one D102 and 2 P10 probes for internal bore measurements. The first probe measures 3 kinds of
bores with corresponding presets and classifications, and the second measures 4 types of bore with corresponding
presets and tolerances. An independent measurement is required on the last channel with a Microcal micrometer
used with a simplex cable.
Channels 1,2 and 3 are thus allocated to probe n° 1 : 1 —> 1 2 —> 1 3 —> 1
Channels 4,5,6 and 7 are allocated to probe n°2 : 4 —> 2 5 —> 2 6 —> 2 7 —> 2
Channel 8 is allocated to input 8 of the RS232 simplex : 8 —> 8 RS

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1.6.4 RESOL KEY
Allows choice of resolution displayed and printed :
1/ press Resol key.
The following will be displayed :
2/ to obtain the correct resolution, select the corresponding number on the keyboard (1 to 4).
Input values (e.g. Preset or Tolerances) will be automatically input according to the resolution. Resolution is identical
for all channels.
The selected resolution also defines the graduation of the analog output (one dot of the analog scale corresponds to
one least significant digit of measured value).
The lower the resolution on the D100S , the faster the unit operates. Scanning, for example, is faster with a 0.001
mm resolution than a 0.0001 mm resolution (refer to section. 1.12 : technical specifications).
1.6.5 mm/In KEY
Alternates between metric (millimeter) and English (inch) display.
Locking mm/in conversion :
1/ Switch off unit ON/OFF key 2/ Press mm/inch key.
3/ Hold mm/inch key down, when switch ON unit.
Unlocking conversion : repeat above operation.