Tread Depth Measuring Sensor; Intended Operating Conditions - SICE S 1000 Manuel D'instructions

6.3 TREAD DEPTH MEASURING SENSOR

From the main screen (Fig. 48), press the
button.
The tread thickness measuring sensor is an elec-
tronic device to read vehicle tyre tread thickness.
Correct use allows the operator to check and see
whether the tyre tread value shown conforms to
48
the highway code.

Intended operating conditions

The tread depth measuring sensor has been designed exclusively to measure vehicle
tyre tread thickness, as described in this manual. Any other use is inappropriate.
Press the button to activate the tread depth measuring sensor.
Reset sensor:
CAUTION!
When first used and whenever necessary, check sensor resetting.
Reset procedure:
1. Place the cylindrical probe against a hard surface and push it fully into the sensor (see
Fig. 48a).
When the flat part of the sensor is lying entirely on the surface, zero conditions will be
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achieved.
2. Keep the sensor compressed and press the
button (see Fig. 48b).
A confirm message will appear. Enter OK.
3. The sensor is reset to zero.
48a
Operation
- Rest the mobile part of the sensor (cylindrical
sensor) in the tyre furrow where the tread thick-
ness is to be measured.
48b
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