Selecting The Displayed View Mode - GE DM5E Operating Manual

Chapter 4. Measuring Thickness

4.1 Selecting the Displayed View Mode

Base model DM5E instruments offer four display modes. In addition, two more display modes are available depending on the installed
options. These display modes include:
NORMAL (Thickness Only) - The thickness value appears as large digits in the center of the display.
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MIN SCAN (Minimum Thickness Scan) - Allows the user to continuously evaluate material thickness, provided the probe remains
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coupled or is uncoupled only briefly. After the evaluation period is complete, the minimum material thickness is displayed. During the
evaluation period, the thickness is displayed along with the minimum and maximum observed thickness values and the calculated
difference between the two. The display also includes a time-out bar, which begins to fill as soon as the probe is uncoupled. Recoupling
the probe before the time-out period expires allows the user to continue with the same evaluation period. After the evaluation period is
complete, as indicated by the filling of the time-out bar, the minimum thickness observed during the evaluation period is displayed.
MAX SCAN (Maximum Thickness Scan) - Allows the user to continuously evaluate material thickness, provided the probe remains
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coupled or is uncoupled only briefly. After the evaluation period is complete, the maximum material thickness is displayed. During the
evaluation period, thickness is displayed along with the minimum and maximum observed thickness values and the calculated difference
between the two. The display also includes a time-out bar, which begins to fill as soon as the probe is uncoupled. Recoupling the probe
before the time-out period expires allows the user to continue with the same evaluation period. After the evaluation period is complete,
as indicated by the filling of the time-out bar, the maximum thickness observed during the evaluation period is displayed.
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