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PROPANEL SERIAL # ____________
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  • Page 1 ProPanel Classic PROPANEL SERIAL # ____________ OPERATION...

  • Page 2: Parameter 11 (Displayed Units)

    PRE-CONFIGURED PARAMETERS FOR THIS PROPANEL SERIAL # PARAMETER 2 (Reading Direction) PARAMETER 11 (Displayed Units) PARAMETER 13 (Linear Multiplier) PARAMETER 14 (ProScale Technology) PARAMETER 30 (Offset Addition Enable) PARAMETER 31 (Offset Addition 1) 1.000in PARAMETER 32 (Offset Addition 1) 1.500in PARAMETER 33 (Offset Addition 1) .750in P/N 800-1090-104 Rev L102012...
  • Page 3 Accurate Technology, Inc. shall not be liable for any special, incidental, or consequential damages or for loss, damage or expense directly or indirectly...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents SECTION 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............. 6 ......................6 NTRODUCTION ......................7 PECIFICATIONS SECTION 2 PROPANEL OPERATION .............. 8 ......................8 NITIAL ....................... 9 ALIBRATION : ....................9 UTSIDE EASURING ...................... 9 NSIDE EASURING : ................10 ORNER ORNER EASURING ..................
  • Page 5 Pr36 – External Key Input 2................39 Pr37 – Programmable Output Polarity ............. 39 Pr38 – Programmable Output Function ............39 SECTION 5 MISCELLANEOUS ................. 40 ................. 40 REQUENTLY SKED UESTIONS ....................41 RANSMISSION ProPanel Classic Page 5 of 44...

  • Page 6: General Information

    Set. ProPanel has been designed using high quality extruded aluminum and machined parts to provide the best accuracy and repeatability. ® The measurement technology of the ProPanel Classic is a ProScale Model Inductive Technology Digital Measuring System. Optional ‘Cone Set’ used to make...

  • Page 7: Pecifications

    60 inches/sec. (1500mm/sec) Power: 1 CR123 3V Lithium battery (or equivalent) Output Format: Mitutoyo Digimatic® SPC Specifications based on ProPanel Classic used with a General Purpose LCD Readout pictured below. Maximum observed error over the entire measuring range. ProPanel Classic...

  • Page 8: Propanel Operation

    ECTION ANEL PERATION Initial Set-up In most instances the initial parameters such as a reference point, measurement units SEE PAGE 2. and resolution will be factory set for your ProPanel System. Measurement Units: The measurement units that are displayed (inch, mm, cm) are selected with the UNITS Key.

  • Page 9: Calibration

    Calibration The accuracy of the ProPanel Classic is dependent on the manufacturing of ProScale Measuring System. There are no calibration adjustments available or necessary. The Readout has a programmable scaling factor that allows correction for slight linear inaccuracies. This scaling factor has been pre-set for THIS ProPanel at the time of manufacturing.

  • Page 10: Corner-To-Corner Measuring

    Corner-To-Corner Measuring: Place the ProPanel jaws over opposite corners. Gently "wiggle" the ProPanel while applying light closing pressure to seat the corners. Change to Incremental mode. (Press the key to zero the display if necessary.) DATUM Measure the second diagonal. The difference in diagonal lengths will be shown on the Readout.

  • Page 11: General Maintenance

    Do not use any liquid lubricants on the ProPanel system. Recalibration or Repairs may be arranged with Accurate Technology by completing the Return Material Authorization forms located at proscale.com>Customer Support>Repair Request.

  • Page 12: Readout Operation

    ECTION EADOUT PERATION All of the available functions of the Readout are included in this section. The operations & functions that DO NOT apply to ProPanel are shown Grayed Out. If a different Readout is used on your ProPanel system, refer to the Operation Manual for that readout.

  • Page 13: Keys

    LCD to indicate this amount must be added to the displayed reading. (ie: If the measurement is 154 5/8 inches, 54 5/8 and +100 will appear on the LCD, If the measurement is -307 23/64 inches, - 7 23/64, +100 and +200 will appear on the LCD. ProPanel Classic Page 13 of 44...

  • Page 14: Plus (+) & Minus (-) Keys

    Plus (+) & Minus (–) Keys Momentarily Press, or Press & Hold – Momentarily depressing the key will increment or decrement the current displayed value by one unit of measurement. (in, mm, cm or 1/64) – Press & Hold the key to continue to increment or decrement the displayed value.

  • Page 15: Fundamental Readout Functions

    Inch Resolution Maximum Value (Inches) 4 decimal places 99.9999 3 decimal places 999.999 2 decimal places 9999.99 1 decimal place 99999.9 Millimeter Resolution Maximum Value (mm) 2 decimal places 9999.99 1 decimal place 99999.9 ProPanel Classic Page 15 of 44...

  • Page 16: Measurement Units

    Measurement Units The measurement units displayed on the Readout are user configurable. The table below provides a matrix for selecting the measurement units that may be displayed when pressing the key. UNITS to set this value. Programming Parameter (Pr11) Programming Parameter Pr 11 Value Measurement Units Displayed All inch units, and millimeters Millimeters only...

  • Page 17: Linear Scaling

    LL if the Lower Limit is exceeded, (or UL if the Upper Limit is exceeded. This continues as long as either limit is exceeded. Programming Parameters (Pr27, 28, 29) for additional information. ProPanel Classic Page 17 of 44...

  • Page 18: Advanced Readout Functions

    Advanced Readout Functions Absolute / Incremental The ProPanel has two measurement indexes. One is called ABS (absolute) and the other INC (incremental). The ABS measurement setting is designed to allow a user to set an origin point on the Readout referenced to a fixed or known position –...

  • Page 19: Send

    4 is displayed, Offset Addition Preset 4 ) has been applied to the measurement and the result displayed. pr34 PARAMETERS Pr30 through Pr33 HAVE BEEN FACTORY SET FOR THIS PROPANEL SYSTEM. ProPanel Classic Page 19 of 44...

  • Page 20: Input/Output Connections

    Input/Output Connections An external connector on the ProPanel Readout provides:  External Power connection points  A solid-state Output Signal connection (0.1A / 30 VDC).  Auxiliary Key Pad Input connections This Function is configured using (Pr38) & ROGRAMMING ARAMETER Pr35 &...
  • Page 21 2 consecutive seconds. CAUTION: The output signal remains active during Programming. If parameters relating to the output are changed during Programming, the output signal could become active! ProPanel Classic Page 21 of 44...
  • Page 22 Advanced Keypad Input This Function allows external activation of two keys on the Advanced Key Pad. Pr35 maps a key to IN1 (input 1) and Pr36 maps a key to IN2 This function is configured using P ROGRAMMING ARAMETERS Pr35 & Pr36 and C IRCUIT OARD UMPER...

  • Page 23: Advanced Programming Functions

    NOTE: When the Monitor mode is enabled AND the programmable output is configured for drift monitoring, the output will not become active until the system has remained ‘out of position’ for at least 2 seconds. NOT TYPICALLY USED WITH PROPANEL SYSTEMS. ProPanel Classic Page 23 of 44...

  • Page 24: Hold

    Hold The Readout provides a feature that allows the displayed measurement to be “frozen” in time while the Jaw is moved from its current position. This allows measurements to be captured on the Readout and held for later viewing regardless of the current Jaw position.

  • Page 25: Go/Nogo

    Once a measurement point is selected, the LCD will alternate between the current position and Go or no Go depending on the current position and programmed tolerances for that measurement point. ProPanel Classic Page 25 of 44...

  • Page 26: Measurement Accumulator

    Measurement Accumulator This Function allows multiple measurements to be made, and the sum displayed on the Readout. = 3 to enable this function. pr24 ROGRAMMING ARAMETER is used to configure this function. pr25 ROGRAMMING ARAMETER F3 & F4 are used to execute this function. 1.

  • Page 27: Statistics

    Press to transmit the Minimum Measurement to the output port. SEND Press the F4 key again and the LCD will display HI for 1 second followed by the Maximum Measured value. Then you may: ProPanel Classic Page 27 of 44...
  • Page 28 a. Press F3 to clear statistics variables and exit. b. Press F4 to continue without clearing the variables. c. Press to transmit the Minimum Measurement to the output port. SEND Press the F4 key again and the LCD will display either AG or AAG depending on the setting of the ROGRAMMING ARAMETER...

  • Page 29: Compensation

    F1 & F2 Keys ProPanel HD-E systems are enabled and configured at the factory. It is not necessary to repeat the error compensation procedure unless a system component has been replaced (Readout, Encoder or Scale). ProPanel Classic Page 29 of 44...

  • Page 30: Circuit Board Jumpers

    Circuit Board Jumpers FACTORY USE ONLY FACTORY USE ONLY Position A ONLY Programming Lock-out Default = Position A Readout programming can be enabled or disabled though the use of this circuit board jumper. Programming is enabled when the shorting jumper is installed in position A. To disable Readout Programming, install jumper on position B.

  • Page 31: Programming

    10 seconds. UNITS Press & Hold The Readout will: Perform a full segment LCD test Display the current firmware version Reset all programming parameters to factory default values. (not recommended unless instructed by factory technician) ProPanel Classic Page 31 of 44...

  • Page 32: Enter Programming Mode

    Enter Programming Mode Press and Hold the key while Momentarily pressing the key. UNITS DATUM The LCD will briefly display: PG on (Programming On). Release both keys. The LCD will then display Pr 1, (indicating Programming Parameter #1) for about 1 second, then display the value stored for Momentarily press Press &...

  • Page 33: Exit Programming Mode

    2. Momentarily press the DATUM 3. Release both keys. The Readout will return to normal operation. Momentarily press Press & Hold NOTE: The Readout will automatically exit programming mode after 60 seconds of no key activity. ProPanel Classic Page 33 of 44...

  • Page 34: Pr1 - Datum Key

    The ProPanel Readout Programming Parameters are listed below. Values in [ ] are the range of values available for that Parameter. Factory Default Value is shown in Bold Red. Parameters that are CUSTOM SET for ProPanel operation are: Parameter Pr2 has been programmed to 1 Parameter Pr11 has been programmed to 2 Parameter Pr13 has been programmed to Custom value per System Parameter Pr14 has been programmed to 0...

  • Page 35: Pr4 - Display Resolution

    FACTORY SET FOR PROPANEL TO 2 Pr 11 Setting Displayable Units All inch units and millimeters Millimeters only Decimal inches and millimeters Decimal inches and centimeters All inch units and centimeters Centimeters only Decimal inches only ProPanel Classic Page 35 of 44...

  • Page 36: Pr12 - Readout Auto-Off Time

    Pr12 – Readout Auto-Off Time [0 to 240] This parameter changes the amount of time before the ProPanel Readout turns off to conserve battery power. The value is the number of minutes of idle operation (no movement or key presses) before the display turns off. When this parameter is enabled (...

  • Page 37: Pr24 - Special Functions

    Default Value = 0.000 Pr29 – Upper Limit [0 to ± 999.999in] or [0 to ± 9999.99mm] This value sets the upper limit of Upper/Lower Limits function when Pr27 = 1. Default Value = 5.000 in. (127.00mm) ProPanel Classic Page 37 of 44...

  • Page 38: Pr30 - Offset Addition

    [0 to 4] This parameter Enables/Disables the use of the Offset Addition function. Pr31, Pr32, Pr33, and Pr34 set the value of the offsets to be added. FACTORY SET FOR PROPANEL CLASSIC TO 3 Pr30 Setting Offsets Enabled None Offset 1 Enabled Offsets 1 &...

  • Page 39: Pr35 - External Key Input 1

    Selects the function that the programmable output activates on when Circuit board jumper is in position A. Default Value = 0 Value of Pr 38 Function No Operation Monitor (Drift) Operation Upper/Lower Limits Go/No Go ProPanel Classic Page 39 of 44...

  • Page 40: Miscellaneous

    ECTION ISCELLANEOUS Frequently Asked Questions What does no Enc mean? If the Encoder is off the Scale, or the Encoder cable is unplugged from the Readout, no Enc will appear on the LCD. To clear: 1. Be sure the Encoder is on the Scale and properly oriented. 2.

  • Page 41: Data Transmission

    PC or other device having a USB or RS232 connection. The system uses 802.15.4 radio modules to provide reliable two way communication. See picture below: ProPanel Classic Page 41 of 44...
  • Page 42 Blank page P/N 800-1090-104 Rev L102012 Page 42 of 44...
  • Page 43 Blank page ProPanel Classic Page 43 of 44...
  • Page 44 IT WAS PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA Accurate Technology, Inc. 270 Rutledge Rd. Unit E Fletcher, NC 28732 USA 828-654-7920 www.proscale.com Please register your ProPanel P/N 800-1090-104 Rev L102012 Copyright © 2012, Accurate Technology, Inc. All rights reserved. P/N 800-1090-104 Rev L102012 Page 44 of 44...

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