Accurate Technology DigiStop-4 Installation & Operation Manual

Accurate Technology DigiStop-4 Installation & Operation Manual

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Summary of Contents for Accurate Technology DigiStop-4

  • Page 1 Digi-Stop™ Installation & Operation...
  • Page 2 Accurate Technology, Inc., warrants this product against defective parts and workmanship for 1 year commencing from the date of original purchase. Upon notification of a defect, Accurate Technology, Inc., shall have the option to repair or replace any defective part. Such services shall be the customer's sole and exclusive remedy.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Readout Resolution ..................12 Measurement Units ..................12 Auto on/off ...................... 13 Making Incremental Measurements ............... 13 Circuit Board Jumpers ..................14 Readout Programming ................... 15 Programming Parameters ................16 Frequently Asked Questions ................18 Accurate Technology Digi-Stop Page 3 of 20...
  • Page 4: Ection Eneral Nformation

    Chop Saws, Radial Arm Saws or any other application where a moveable stop along a fixed back fence is desired. It has been designed using high quality extruded and machined parts to provide the best accuracy and repeatability. DigiStop is the consumer version of Accurate Technology’s commercial Stop & Fence System: ProStop...
  • Page 5: Specifications

    40 inches/sec. (1m/sec) Power: 1 CR123 3V Lithium battery (or equivalent) MEASUREMENT range is approximately 4-6 inches shorter than the PHYSICAL length of the aluminum fence extrusion. Maximum observed error over the entire measuring range. Accurate Technology Digi-Stop Page 5 of 20...
  • Page 6: Digi-Stop Parts

    Digi-Stop Parts Each Digi-Stop is shipped in one or two packages (depending on the model). The first contains the Fence extrusion with the Scale attached. The second package (if necessary) contains the Digital Stop and installation hardware. Pictured below are parts that will be referred to throughout this manual. Scale Digital Readout Encode...
  • Page 7: Section 2 Installation

    5. Move the stop assembly left to right and note if the readings increase or decrease. Depending upon the installation (left or right infeed), it may be necessary to reverse the reading direction. See Section 3: Reverse Readings Accurate Technology Digi-Stop Page 7 of 20...
  • Page 8: Calibration

    Calibration 1. Check to be sure installation of all parts is complete, all fasteners are secure and the Encoder is plugged into the Readout. 2. Cut a small part (approximately 8 inches) using the stop. DO NOT MOVE THE STOP UNTIL THIS PROCEDURE IS COMPLETED. 3.
  • Page 9: The Lcd Display

    The readout should be cleaned periodically with compressed air to remove any dust on the lens and keys. All fasteners should occasionally be checked for tightness. Accurate Technology Digi-Stop Page 9 of 20...
  • Page 10: Section 3 Operation

    ECTION PERATION Readout Keys Key Timing The keys pictured above, are found on all Digi-Fence Readouts. Some of them have multiple functions! Timing, which is how long a key is depressed, and the combination of the keys pressed is important. This manual uses the term ‘”momentarily” to describe a key press of shorter than 1 second.
  • Page 11: Datum, And

    If the Digi-Fence decrements (reduces or goes negative) when it should be incrementing (increasing or going positive), the readout will need to be re-programmed for your installation. See Section 3: Readout Programming, Programming Parameter Pr2. Accurate Technology Digi-Stop Page 11 of 20...
  • Page 12: Readout Lock

    Readout Lock To activate the Lock function Press and hold the key and then key. The word LOCK will appear in the upper left momentarily press the UNITS – corner of the readout. When LOCK is displayed, the +, keys DATUM become inactive to prevent accidental changes of the (calibrated) current displayed position.
  • Page 13: Auto On/Off

    The absolute position of the Stop is not lost when using the incremental mode. When the readout is switched back to the absolute mode the readout reflects the current Stop position relative to your original calibrated setting. Accurate Technology Digi-Stop Page 13 of 20...
  • Page 14: Circuit Board Jumpers

    Circuit Board Jumpers The Digi-Stop readout has several user configurable jumpers consisting of three pins and a ‘shorting block or jumper’. The center of these three pins is ‘Common’. One end pin is labeled A and the other end pin is labeled B. FACTORY USE ONLY Programming Lockout Position A, Front Panel Programming is ENABLED...
  • Page 15: Readout Programming

    The LCD will briefly display: PG oFF (Programming Off), DATUM then return to normal operation. NOTE: The system will automatically exit programming mode after 60 seconds if no key activity is detected. Accurate Technology Digi-Stop Page 15 of 20...
  • Page 16: Programming Parameters

    Programming Parameters The readout programming parameters are listed below. Values in [ ] are the available range of values that can be entered for that parameter. Factory defaults are shown in Bold Red. NOTE: Programming parameters are not sequentially numbered due to firmware differences between measurement systems and the provision for future enhancements, functions and custom features.
  • Page 17 This Programming Parameter does not apply to all Digi Systems and products. DO NOT change this value unless instructed to do so by a factory technician! Default Value = 1.00000 Accurate Technology Digi-Stop Page 17 of 20...
  • Page 18: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions What F/W (Firmware) version do I have? The readout will display d 2.xxx on power up. This is the firmware version of your readout . The readings are “backwards”? You can change reading direction of the Digi-Fence by changing the value of Programming Parameter Pr 2.
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  • Page 20 270 Rutledge Rd. Unit E Fletcher, NC 28732 USA 828.654.7920 Please register your product at: http://www.proscale.com/registration.htm This manual is available online at: www.proscale.com Manual P/N 800-1070-001 Rev 10-2016. Copyright  Accurate Technology 2016 Manual Part # 800-1070-001 Rev 10-2016 Page 20 of 20...

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