Prepare the Gage
With the Gage powered-down, clean the measurement surfaces
using the included cleaning card. Swipe the card through the
opening a few times while firmly pressing both probe buttons to
remove dust particles and residual tape adhesive.
Power-up the Gage by pressing the center navigation
button. An image appears indicating that the probe
requires zeroing.
Simultaneously press and hold both probe buttons firmly until the
Gage beeps and the arrows point outward. Do not place anything
in the measurement opening during this procedure.
Measure the included check shim to verify accuracy (pg. 5).
Ensure the correct grade of replica tape, C or XC, is displayed in
the upper left corner of the LCD (pg. 6).
Measure
Insert the burnished replica tape into the
measurement opening. Ensure the tape is
properly positioned so that the burnished region
is centered within the opening in the probe with
the adhesive (sticky) side down.
To position the tape, align the two dots (printed on replica tape)
with arrows on both sides of the measurement opening.
If you are using older tape that does not have the printed dots,
simply align by centering the tape within the measurement
opening.
Once positioned, firmly press both probe buttons simultaneously
and hold until the Gage beeps and the measurement is displayed.
During measurement, a constant anvil pressure is applied to the
replica tape regardless of how hard the two buttons are pressed.
The Gage automatically subtracts the 50.8 µm (2 mil) of
incompressible polyester film. No further adjustments are required.
Align dots with
arrows on probe
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