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Light Weight
Carbon Fiber Calipers
No. 5001B Series
User’s Guide
INTRODUCTION
This Starrett product is designed for ease
of use and provides the ability to output
measurements to a variety of peripherals,
either through a traditional wire or by
connecting to a Starrett DataSure
Wireless Data Collection System End Node.
Changing Battery
If a “B” is displayed on the left side of the
display, the battery needs to be changed.
Remove cartridge and replace with Lithium
3V CR2032 battery. Changing the battery
will automatically reset the indicator to
factory defaults.
To remove the catridge, slide the battery
carrier (2) in the direction of the arrow
in Fig. 1. Remove the battery from the
carrier and replace it with a fresh CR2032
battery. Then, slide the carrier back into
the housing.
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Fig. 1
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Button Functions
MODE and SET button operations are:
Press and Release and Press and Hold
ON / OFF
To turn gage ON:
Press and Release ON/OFF
To turn gage OFF:
Press and Hold ON/OFF
(Note: When the tool is turned on it will
remain in whichever mode it was in when
it was turned off.)
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LCD Display
Indicator of Min Max Mode1.
Indicator of Reference Mode2.
Measured value3.
Negative sign4.
Battery life warning display5.
Indicating cursor for Preset and Tolerance6.
Indicator of Measuring unit7.
Indicator of Tolerance Mode8.
Taking Measurements
Measurements can be taken from: SET, REF I,
REF II, MIN / MAX, and TOLERANCE Modes
Indicator of Preset Mode9.
Indicator of Set Mode10.
Indicator of Set Mode Display .0005" / .010mm11.
Hold indicator12.
Mode
There are 5 Modes available: SET, REF
I & REF II, PRESET, MIN / MAX, and
TOLERANCE.
To change between Modes:
Press and Hold MODE
Set Mode
Set Mode can calibrate / zero the tool to
a Preset Reference Value (see Reference
Mode), and to change the units-of-measure.
Note: If measurements are to be taken
from this mode, the Hold function is not
available, and when the SET key (also
used as ZERO and HOLD) is pressed, the
display will be zeroed to the REF I or II
preset value.
To enter the Set Mode:
Press and Hold MODE until INCH/MM and
SET appears
To change between MM / INCH:
Press and Release MODE
To calibrate / zero the tool:
Press and Release SET
MEASUREMENTS CAN NOW BE TAKEN
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Reference Mode
RECALL PRESET REFERENCE VALUE
Measuring in MIN / MAX Mode
REF I and REF II Modes will allow for two
independent preset values to be set up.
(Ex. REF I = 0.0000 / Zero,
REF II = .74990 / Gage Master)
Entering a Preset Reference Value
Note: The tool needs to be in the correct
REF Mode before the preset value of that
REF can be entered.
(To change See Reference Mode below)
Press and Hold MODE until REF I or II and
PRESET appears
To change digit value:
Press and Release SET
To move cursor to right:
Press and Release MODE
To store preset value:
Press and Hold MODE
until REF I or REF II appears
MEASUREMENTS CAN NOW BE TAKEN
Measuring in Reference Mode
To enter Reference Mode:
Press and Hold MODE
until REF I or REF II appears
Used to calibrate the gage to a preset
value, provided REF I or REF II preset
values have been set (See Entering Preset
Reference Values). NOTE: The recalled
value depends on the REF MODE the tool
is in.
Press and Hold MODE until INCH/MM and
SET appears
Place the gage into the Gage Master
Press and Release SET
To go back to the Measurement Mode:
Press and Hold MODE
until REF I or II appears
MEASUREMENTS CAN NOW BE TAKEN
ZERO RECALL
Used to calibrate the gage to zero,
provided REF I or REF II preset value has
been set to .0000 / zero (see Entering
Preset Reference Values). NOTE: The
recalled value depends on the REF MODE
the tool is in.
To zero the display in Set Mode:
Press and Release SET
To store Preset value:
Press and Hold MODE
MIN / MAX Mode
Used to display Min and Max
measurement values on the gage
Note: Min and Max displayed values are
based on the preset value of the REF
Mode which the tool is in when entering
the MIN / MAX Mode.
To enter MIN / MAX MODE:
Press and Hold MODE until MIN MAX and
SET appears
MEASUREMENTS CAN NOW BE TAKEN
To view Min Reading:
Press and Release MODE
To clear previous measurement value:
Press and Release SET
To view Max Reading:
Press and Release MODE
To clear previous measurement value:
Press and Release SET
To zero display in MIN MAX MODE:
Press and Release SET
To change between REF I and REF II:
Press and Release MODE
To save tool in this mode:
Press and Hold MODE
until REF I OR II appears
MEASUREMENTS CAN NOW BE TAKEN
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Tolerance Mode
Measuring in Tolerance Mode
Data Transmission
Used to set gage with upper and lower
measurement tolerances.
Setting Tolerances
Press and Hold MODE until TOL appears
To preset lower tolerance value:
Press and Release MODE
To change digit value:
Press and Release SET
To advance to next digit:
Press and Release MODE
To enter TOLERANCE MODE:
Press and Hold MODE until TOL appears
MEASUREMENTS CAN NOW BE TAKEN
Hold
Used to hold a measurement value on the
display.
Note: Hold function is not available when
in the Set Modes.
This tool comes with an Opto-RS232 output port (Fig. 1 [3]) that allows data transmission thru a traditional wire to a variety
of peripherals or by connecting to a Starrett DataSure® Wireless Data Collection
System using a Cat.1500-3-1N end node.
The print command is controlled by the
SET button.
To send data transmission with the cable
or end node attached:
Press and Release SET
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Fig. 1
To store lower value and advance to upper
tolerance:
Press and Hold MODE until TOL appears
To change digit value:
Press and Release SET
To advance to next digit:
Press and Release MODE
To store upper value and return to
Tolerance Mode:
Press and Hold MODE until TOL appears
To exit Tolerance Setting Mode:
Press and Hold MODE
MEASUREMENTS CAN NOW BE TAKEN
To Hold the reading:
Press and Release SET
To release Hold:
Press and Release SET
Form No. 953 09/09 Specifications subject to change.
starrett.com • 978-249-3551
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