Description - GYS Gysmeter Mode D'emploi

GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The device is mainly composed of a telescopic measuring arm made of Aluminium and composite.
In the rear end of the tool is an attachment for height level rods. A quick release built accepts the height level
rods. The magnetic chassis attachments should be snapped on the ball of the datum rods.
The front part of the measuring device is composed on one hand of the electronic measurement unit with digital
display, and on the other hand of a mechanical fixing feature for each of the 3 different lengths of height
measuring rods.
A level assembly is built into the top of the housing of the digital unit, for identification of the vehicle's height
differences on symmetric points, on the left and right hand side of the
The command panel and the digital display are located on the front of the measuring device. It is on this
command panel that the measurement methods should be selected by pressing the relevant buttins.
Most of the electronics is located inside the front end of the measuring device. This is also where the two AA
batteries are located. The duration of the batteries is estimated to minimum 50 hours of continuous
For operating instructions,
STARTING UP
NOTE! When you start using the GYSMETER, make sure the telescopic measuring arm
is completely retracted !
Start the GYSMETER by pressing briefly the On/O key .
The display indicates the value 900, which represents the minimum length (between the heigth calibration rod
and datum heigth rod center).
Note: If display does not read 900 - switch off by holding down the On/0 key for a few seconds and
restart following the above procedure
NORMAL MODE
This is the default setting of the product after
Minimum – Maximum measurement range : 900-2650
MEASUREMENT OF SHORT DISTANCES
To measure short distances, 400-2150 mm, press
Use the tip holder that is attached underneath the measuring arm. Use this measuring method preferably in the
engine compartment.
COMPARATIVE MEASUREMENTS
Pressing briefly the
mode used for comparative measurements.
The display now shows 0. From this point, any change in length will register plus or minus in 1 mm gradients.
Additional comparative checking is possible by repeating the above procedure at any time during comparative
checking.
FREEZE A MEASURED VALUE
Press the HOLD key to freeze a measured value in the display. Press it a second time to cancel
this operation.
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
Hold this key to increase the display brightness – release this key when the required setting has been
obtained.
ENERGY SAVING FUNCTION
The display will automatically shut down after 5 minutes and will be activated again at the slightest movement of
the measuring arm.
SHUT OFF FUNCTION
The electronic control unit will shut down all circuits after 90 minutes of non operation.
The measuring arm can also be switched off manually by pressing the
12
please refer to page 13-18
start.
key, after having activated the electronics of the measuring arm, allows selecting the
vehicle.
mm.
during 2 seconds.
use.
key for over 3 seconds.