The column type air micrometer is a measuring instrument with an easy-to-see three-
color bargraph display. Combination with an air/electric (A/E) converter provides this
compact instrument with an automatic mastering function. It can also be easily
connected with another or more identical units to allow the trend of works to be read from
the bargraph displays arranged side by side.
2. Main Features
(1) A three-color bargraph display allows the measurement result to be more easily
seen.
(2) An eight-digit alphanumeric display indicates the measured value, set item, and other
types of information.
(3) Control keys are used to automatically calibrate the instrument with the maximum
and minimum masters.
(4) The instrument is only 50 mm wide, so that it is suited for measuring with another or
more identical units operating together.
(5) The standard serial communication function allows the output of data to the personal
computer and printer. The data can be stored, statistically processed, and input to a
spreadsheet program like Excel.
(6) In the set mode, the ENT key can be pressed to sequentially select all items.
(7) Programs can be selected to store ten types of set values and mastering data and
change from one type to another.
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3. Main Modes
The instrument operates in the following four main modes:
(1) Measure mode
Measure (in free run condition): Measures a work.
Hold measured value:Holds the measured value, except when the
mastering result is NG.
(2) Set mode
Enters and changes the set value.
(3) Master mode
Master:Calibrates the instrument with the masters. This
instrument is a comparative measuring instrument.
Be sure to use it upon completion of the mastering
operation.
Adjust detector:Adjusts the detector.
Clear mastering data:Clears the mastering data.
(4) Change program mode
Changes from one program to another. When the instrument is started, the
program used last is launched.
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4. Names and Functions of Controls and Parts
(1) Bargraph display
Indicates the measured value, judgment result, or other
types of information by a 101-dot, 3-color bar.
Table 4-1. Relationship between bar color and display description in
each mode.
ModeBar colorDisplay description
(1)
Measure
Hold measured value
Master
(2) Range displays
Indicate the bar top and bottom dimensions in two digits.
Green (light)Measured value (judgment
result OK)
Red (light)Measured value (judgment
result NG)
Orange (dot)Upper or lower limit value
Green (dark)Measured value (judgment
result OK)
Red (dark)Measured value (judgment
result NG)
Orange (light) Current set valueSet
Green (dot)Previous set value
Green (light)Mastering enabled condition
Red (light)Mastering disabled condition
Orange (dot)Mastering data
Orange (light) Measured valueAdjust detector
Green (dot)Mastering data
(2)
SET
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Table 4-2. Range displays.
Measuring range (µm)
2010.
5025.
10050.
20010
Digital display
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(3) Alphanumeric display
SETMA
S
Indicates the measured value, set value, set item, or other
types of information by 8-digit 7 × 5 dot characters.
(3)
(4) Sensitivity adjustment knob
Adjusts the sensitivity of the air circuit. This adjustment is
necessary only for changing the measuring nozzle and
correcting a mastering error.
(5) Zero adjustment knob
Adjusts the zero position of the air circuit. This adjustment
is necessary only for changing the measuring nozzle and
correcting a mastering error.
(6) Measuring nozzle port
Accepts the vinyl hose of the measuring nozzle.
(7) Item and judgment LEDs
SET
(7)
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Indicate the judgment result. LED 1 comes on red when the
measured value is –NG, LED 2 comes on green when the
measured value is OK, and LED 3 comes on red when the
measured value is +NG.
Table 4-3. LED colors and conditions indicated.
ColorConditionMode
(4)
(5)
(6)
SETMAS
CAG
RST
ENT
2000
MAG
ZERO
GAGE
LED 1: Red (light)Judgment result –NGMeasure
LED 2: Green (light)Judgment result OKMeasure
LED 3: Red (light)Judgment result +NG Measure
LED 1: Red (dark)Judgment result –NG Hold measured value
LED 2: Green (dark)Judgment result OKHold measured value
LED 3: Red (dark)Judgment result +NG Hold measured value
LED 1: Orange (light) MasteringMaster
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SET
(8) Mode LEDs
(8)
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Indicate the current mode and the mastering result. The
relationship between the LED color and the mode or mastering
result is as shown in Table 4-4.
Table 4-4. LED colors and conditions indicated.
LED nameLED colorMode or condition
OrangeSet modeSET
GreenChange program mode
SETMAS
RST
ENT
MAS
OrangeMaster mode
Flashing redMastering result NG
Alternately red and orange Master mode,
Mastering result NG
(9) Control keys
Left arrow key
ModeKeyingCondition
MeasurePress 2 sec.Mode is changed to set mode.
SetPress once.Set item can be selected.
Right arrow key
ModeKeyingCondition
MeasurePress 2 sec.Mode is changed to master mode.
SetPress once.Set item can be selected.
MasterPress once.Display description is changed.
RST (reset) key
ModeKeyingCondition
Hold measured
Press once.Measured value hold is cleared.
value
Set (set value
being entered)
Set (set item
being selected)
Press once.Set value is returned to previous
condition.
Press once.Setting can be finished (WRITE or
CANCEL).
MasterPress once.Display description is returned to
previous condition.
Adjust detector Press once.Display description is returned to
previous condition.
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ENT (enter) key
ModeKeyingCondition
MeasurePress once.Measured value is held (when
mastering result is OK).
SetPress once.Set item and value are determined.
MasterPress once.Master measured value is read.
Adjust
detector
Press once.Detector adjustment is finished.
SETMAS
AC85~264V
FUSE
3A
RST
ENT
(10)
(11)
(12)
Up arrow key
ModeKeyingCondition
SetPress once.Set value is entered.
Down arrow key
ModeKeyingCondition
MeasurePress 2 sec.Mode is changed to change
program mode.
SetPress once.Set value is entered.
(10) Power connector (input) and power switch
Input AC power. Usable in the range of 85 to 264 VAC. Use
the accessory power cable in the range of 85 to 125 VAC.
(11) Power connector (output)
Accepts the power connector (input) of an adjacent instrument to
be used in combination, and is internally connected to the power
connector (input).
(12) Fuse holder
EXT I/O
(13)
A glass tube fuse (φ5.2 × 20, 3 A) is used.
(13) DC input/output connector (option)
Connector to be connected to an LED or sequencer, and used
2C
for input of measure, mastering and other commands and for
output of judgment result and BCD.
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(14) RS232C connector
A serial communication connector for connecting a personal
computer or printer.
(14)
(15) Switch input connector
(15)
A connector for input of a measure or mastering command with
an external button. It is also used for RS422 communication
and Digimatic output (options).
(16)
(16) Analog input/output connector
A connector for external analog signal input and amplifier signal
output.