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CALE ASTER RO XE ® Introduction The Scale Master Pro XE Multi-Scale Digital Plan Measure has been specifically designed to simplify takeoffs from architectural and engineering drawings. Finds linear measurements of any • shape Finds rectangular areas and volumes • Converts between scales and •...
ABLE OF ONTENTS Getting Started Key Definitions ..........1 Operation Keys ..........1 Setup Keys .............3 Measuring Keys ..........5 Function Keys ..........7 Using the Scale Master Pro XE Adjusting the Wheel.........9 Preferences ............. 10 Imperial/Metric Modes ........ 12 Built-In Scales ..........13 Imperial (Standard) Units ......
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Appendix Error/Auto-Range Function ....... 30 Interference ............ 30 Battery/Automatic Shut-Off ...... 31 Battery Replacement ........31 Default Settings ..........32 Specifications ..........33 Repair and Return ......... 34 Warranty............35 FCC Class B ........... 37 Looking for New Ideas ........ 37 Contact Us ............
ETTING TARTED Key Definitions Operation Keys [ON/CLEAR] – On/Clear Turns power on. Press once to clear the display. This will not clear the last rolled measurement as it is a permanent value and can be recalled to the main display at any time by pressing [RCL] [RCL] [SET] [ON/CLEAR] –...
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[RESET] – Hardware Reset If your Scale Master Pro XE should ever “lock up,” use a paperclip or similar size object to press the RESET hole. Clears all values, including memory. All permanent settings, including Preferences, remain intact. [SET] – Set Key Used with other keys to access second functions and place the Scale Master Pro XE into programming mode.
[LOCK] – Lock Switch The Lock Switch is located on the side of the unit. When the lock is activated, a lock symbol will be displayed in the LCD. While active you cannot alter Scales, Modes, Units, Preferences or the IMP/ (Imperial/Metric) switch.
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[SUB] + [SCALE] – Scrolls Back Scales Holding and repeated presses of [SUB] will scroll backward through the [SCALE] available scales. [UNITS] – Unit Selection Repeated presses of [UNITS] will scroll through the available units of measurement. See “Imperial Units” and “Metric Units”...
[ ] ([RCL]) – Down Arrow Decreases the number when setting values for custom scales, auto-count, constant, and height. Will scroll down through the preferences. [ ] ([M+]) – Up Arrow Increases the number when setting values for custom scales, auto-count, constant, and height.
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1) Area 2) Perimeter 3) Volume (if Height is entered) 4) Wall Area (if Height is entered) 5) Stored Height (if Height is entered) 6) Stored Length 7) Stored Width [RCL] [W/LxW] – Width Recall Displays the stored width value. On a clear display, can be pressed without [W/LxW]...
Function Keys [M+] – Memory Plus Adds the displayed value to the accumulative value. [RCL] [M+] – Memory Recall Displays the value stored in accumulative memory. [ON/CLEAR] + [M+] – Memory Clear Clears the accumulative memory value. [SET] [M+] (M-) – Memory Minus Subtracts the displayed value from the accumulative memory.
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[RCL] [SET] [COUNT] – Auto-Count Recall Displays the stored Auto-Count value. [ PC] – PC Send When connected to a PC, sends the value from the main display of the Scale Master Pro XE to the PC. All values are sent in decimal format.
SING THE CALE ASTER RO XE Rotate to Adjust Wheel Adjusting the Wheel The Celcon polymer wheel can be adjusted ® for each user’s preference. To adjust the wheel, take a small, flat-head jeweler’s screwdriver and slightly rotate the screw located near the wheel tip.
Preferences Preferences allow customization of how the Scale Master Pro XE functions during certain operations. The following preferences are available: Button Beep (butn) – Toggles on or off the beep sound that occurs at the press of a button or during auto-count. Beep, On –...
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(cont’d) PC Terminate (End PC) – Determines where the “cursor” moves after a value is sent to the PC. The settings represent the key being pressed on the PC keyboard: Enter – PC Enter – PC Tab Left – PC Left Arrow Right –...
Setting Preferences: 1) Press to access the [SET] [MODE] preferences. 2) Press the ( ) key to move up [M+] or the ( ) key to move down [RCL] through the list of preferences. 3) When the preference to be changed is displayed, press the ( ) key to [W/LxW]...
Changing Modes Repeated presses of the key will [MODE] scroll through the list of available modes. Holding when pressing will [SUB] [MODE] scroll backward through the list of available modes. Changing Scales Repeated presses of the key will [SCALE] scroll through the list of available scales. Holding when pressing will...
Rolling a Measurement To take a measurement with the Scale Master Pro XE: 1) Turn the unit on. If the display does not show zero (0), press the [ON/CLEAR] key to clear the display. 2) Select your type of scale by pressing the [MODE] key.
Using the Memory Function The Memory function allows you to add rolled or counted values. However, you cannot add dimensioned (rolled) and non- dimensioned (counted) values together. To add rolled values: 1) Roll the first value.* Press . The [M+] Memory indicator “...
Additional Memory Functions [SET] [M+] Subtracts the value in the main display from the value stored in Memory. [RCL] [M+] Displays the total accumulated value in Memory. Repeated presses of will [M+] toggle between total accumulated value, number of entries in Memory, and average value of all entries in Memory.
Programming Mode The Scale Master Pro XE allows you to pre-set frequently used values, including: Custom Scales (5 Imp/5 Met) ● Auto-Count distance ● +K (Constant) value ● Height value ● To begin setting values, press the [SET] and then the desired key to be programmed. The following keys are used in programming mode: [UNITS]...
Setting Custom Scales You can store ten Custom Scales: five in Imperial Mode and five in Metric Mode. You can set a custom scale two ways: by “rolling in” a known distance or by entering the exact distance. Rolling a Custom Scale 1) Press until (# being...
6) Press ( ) to increase or [M+] [RCL] to decrease the selected digit. Press the ( ) key to move to the next [W/LxW] digit to the right or the ( ) key to move back to the left. 7) Once the desired value has been entered, press to store value and exit the...
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(cont’d) 4) To change the units of measurement, press until your desired units [UNITS] appear. Press the ( ) or the [W/LxW] ( ) key to begin setting the distance. The selected digit will start flashing. 5) In Imperial mode, the scale will be one inch equals the distance you entered.
Setting an Auto-Count The Scale Master Pro XE has an Auto-Count function that allows you to count how many times you’ve rolled a certain distance. You will hear a beep each time you roll that distance. To set an Auto-Count: 1) Press to access the [SET] [COUNT]...
(cont’d) 4) Once the desired value has been entered, press to save changes and put the [SET] unit into Auto-Count mode. 5) Roll a distance. The unit will beep each time you roll the programmed distance. The count number in the display will increase.
2) To change the units of measurement, press [UNITS] until your desired units appear. Press the ( ) or the [W/LxW] ( ) key to begin setting the distance. The selected digit will start flashing. 3) Press ( ) to increase or [M+] [RCL] to decrease the selected digit.
Setting a Height The height function is used to enter a height value for finding volume. To set a Height: 1) Press to access the height [SET] [L] function. The appropriate annunciator will begin flashing “ ” for Imperial FT IN mode or “...
Finding Area 1) Roll the first side and press the to store as Length. 2) Roll the second side and press [W/LxW] to store as Width. The main display will show the calculated Area. Finding Volume To access Volume after you have your values set for Length, Width, and Height, press [SET] [W/LxW]...
Additional Area/Volume Functions [RCL] [L] Displays the value stored in the Length register. [RCL] [W/LxW] Displays the value stored in the Width register. [ON/CLEAR] Clears the value stored as Length. [ON/CLEAR] [W/LxW] Clears the value stored as Width. Connecting to a PC (optional) The Scale Master Pro XE has a computer interface connection so that you can use it with estimating and spreadsheet software...
PPENDIX Error/Auto-Range Function Error Message – If you make an incorrect entry (such as trying to add dimensioned and non-dimensioned values together), the Scale Master Pro XE will display the word “ .” Press to clear. [ON/CLEAR] ERROR Auto Range Function – If the value is too large to display in the selected units of measurement, the answer will be displayed in the next larger measurement units...
Battery/Automatic Shut-Off The Scale Master Pro XE is powered by two 3-Volt CR-2032 Lithium batteries (6 volts total). To conserve battery power, the unit will shut itself off if it is not used for 4-6 minutes. Press the to restore [ON/CLEAR] power.
Default Settings The following are the factory defaults of the Scale Master Pro XE: Default Default Settings Imperial Metric Mode ARCH ARCH Scale 1/4" 1:50 Custom Scales 1”:1” Linear FT IN Area SQ FT SQ M Volume CU YD CU M Length 0.00 Width...
Specifications Power Source: Two 3-Volt CR-2032 lithium batteries. Approximately 400 hours normal use. Display Method: LCD with commas, annunciators and zero suppression. Display Capacity (Main Display): 9,999,999 (7 digits) Resolution/Accuracy: .025 Inch/99.75% Note: Based on start/stop point and scale magnitude, users typically experience ± 2% - 3% rolling error .
Repair and Return Repair and Return Information Return Guidelines: Please read the Warranty in this User's Guide to determine if your Calculated Industries product remains under warranty before calling or returning any device for evaluation or repairs. If your product won't turn on, check the batteries as outlined in the User's Guide.
Non-warranty repair covers service beyond the warranty period, or service requested due to damage resulting from misuse or abuse. Contact Calculated Industries at the number listed above to obtain current product repair information and charges. Repairs are guaranteed for 90 days.
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Repair Service — Outside the USA To obtain warranty or non-warranty repair service for goods purchased outside the U.S., contact the dealer through which you initially purchased the product. If you cannot reasonably have the product repaired in your area, you may contact CI to obtain current product repair information and charges, including freight and duties.
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