Configuring the inclinometer Selecting the measurement units Choosing a relative base length Setting the filtre to attenuate the signal during the measurement operations Differential measurement with use of two TESA CLINOBEVEL 2 Changing the address of the sensor Measuring General...
operating eleMents « ON/MODE » key « ZERO/SELECT » key To switch ON (OFF) To select any function To enable the « ENTER » key configuration mode To confirm any entry To set zero temporarily in mode « REL ZERO » «...
Function Function 1 Switch on CLINOBEVEL 2. Pushing the key ON/MODE to switch on the inclinometer, all icons on the screen are showed. As soon as releasing the key of CLINOBELVEL 2, the display switches to « Measure ». The current angle will be showed in the last used measuring unit.
ENTER Storing of an inserted value Confirmation of an action / function Keep the displayed value (value is rigid) HOLD The key SEND causes a return to mode « Measure » Activation of a value PRESET To trigger a data transfer via the RS 232 digital output SEND/ESC To cancel HOLD function, to return to mode «...
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Manual switch ON/OFF > 3 s Switch ON ON/MODE Automatic configuration to the active functions before the insrument was switched off Level ready to measure > 3 s Switch OFF ON/MODE Inclinometer is switched OFF...
– the following precautions should be taken: Absolute zero-point: CLINOBEVEL 2 displays Virtual zero-point: CLINOBEVEL 2 displays the the value « 0 » if the ground measurement of the value « 0 » for each defined position.
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Initial display setting on the centre of gravity through a reverse measurement, then in a given angle α (ZERO-OFFSET function) (See chapter 6.3) Mode « ABSOLUTE » 1. Reverse measurement 2. Zero-setting in ZERO-OFFSET mode Initial display setting on a given reference surface (See chapter 6.4) –...
Temporary zero-setting based on a given correction value (angle α) with reference to the initial setting (ZERO-OFFSET function) (See chapter 6.5) – Function mode « REL ZERO » Notes: – The initial display setting based on the centre of gravity allows a temporary zero set in any angular position.
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Function Display Setting procedure Necessary precautions: see chapter 6 Place CLINOBEVEL 2 on the reference surface (i.e. that of the granite plate) and mark its position using a pencil Switch on (chapter 5) and wait until all display checkings are completed...
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HOLD Execute first measurement: The first value will be displayed and the cursor of zero is blinking Turn CLINOVEBEL 2 through 180° and mark its new position Execute second measurement HOLD The value of the new calculated ZERO-OFFSET will be displayed Storing of the new ENTER calculated value...
(e.g. an angle ∝) wil be considered as value can be modified using the « virtual zero » zero. The ZERO-OFFSET of the sensor Function Display CLINOBEVEL 2 is ready to measure with display set to zero based on the α = 9°00’00’’ centre of gravity as per chapter 6.1...
Storing of the new automatically calculated ENTER value of ZERO-OFFSET ∝ = 8°34’47’’ CLINOBEVEL 2 is ready to measure with display set The displayed value corresponds to the measu- to zero based on the given surface red value of the inclinometer less the manually modified ZERO-OFFSET value.
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Function Display CLINOBEVEL 2 is ready to measure with display set to zero based on the centre of gravity as per chapter 6.1 ON/MODE Initiate « Temporary ENTER zero-setting » Select a given angle α that ZERO/SELECT differs from the orientation against the centre of gravity, e.g.
Any previous initial (zero) setting of display made in mode « ABSOLUTE » remains unchanged Function Display CLINOBEVEL 2 is ready to measure with display set to zero based on the centre of gravity as per chapter 6.2 Place the inclinometer...
7.1 Selecting the measurement units When leaving the factory, your TESA CLINOBEVEL 2 is set so as to show the sexagesimal units for angles – i.e. 0° 00 ’ 00 ”. Should you wish to change this factory setting, choose either display units from the table below.
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Function Display Change measurement unit ON/MODE Initiate « Choosing a unit » ENTER Select unit, e.g. inclination ZERO/SELECT in mm / m, numerical interval 0,001 mm ENTER Confirm selected unit CLINOBEVEL 2 is ready to measure in selected unit...
The true base length may be the length of the measuring faces or the distance between two TESA CLINOBEVEL 2 allows you to select « In- resting faces that serve for positioning the ins- clination » as the relative base lengths are being displayed.
Filter 5 has been set by the factory. Should you wish to alter the factory setting 5, follow the Your TESA CLINOBEVEL 2 allows you to set the procedure starting hereafter. We would recom- filtre in steps from 1 to 10. The weaker the filter mend to make your own setting according to (small number) the less the signal is attenuated.
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Function Display Setting procedure Select « Setting the filtre » ON/MODE Initiate the procedure and select new value, e.g. 10 instead of 5 ENTER ZERO/SELECT Confirm new value ENTER CLINOBEVEL 2 is ready to measure...
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Function Display Both CLINOMETER 2 are linked together but not yet switched on ON/MODE Switch on the inclinometer acting as reference (B) ON/MODE Select and activate 10 x « ONLINE » Display shows ENTER « REF » ON/MODE Catching the clinometer (A) Select and activate ON/MODE ENTER...
7.5 Changing the address of the sensor For this operation, the relevant sensor should your TESA CLINOBEVEL 2 or port B for any either be selected or separately connected to the other external sensor. inclinometer. Use port A for the sensor inside...
HOLD function. If the hold may influence the measuring face used to rest the inclinometer, the value processing prior to key is pressed, TESA CLINOBEVEL 2 will regis- displaying may take some times. ter the signals of two successive measurements that are executed automatically.
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– Data transfer is triggered as you press the measuring spot) key « SEND / ESC ». SEND/ESC – Active function « HOLD » is lost as you turn the inclinometer off. Disable « HOLD » function SEND/ESC HOLD is disabled, CLINOBEVEL 2 shows last value displayed...
8.3 Value classification With this option, you need first to enter two As the warning appears, two signals are trans- mitted via the RS 232 digital output. The first limits of size (« LIMITS »). All the measured signal may act as command necessary for values that are within the two limits will be allo- cated to the quality class «...
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Select ZERO/SELECT or change USL value stored ENTER Confirm or activate USL value ON/MODE Measuring with value classification ENTER Activate value classification Disable value classification? « Value classification » is disabled...
Procedure for delete stored correction values REL ZERO OFFSET (PRESET): Function Display Function « Changing correction values » ON/MODE Initiate ZERO-OFFSET function Display ENTER shows correction value stored in the memory ZERO/SELECT Delete the stored value, reset to 0°00’00 ” ENTER Confirm CLINOBEVEL 2 is ready to continue measuring...
9.3 Error messages and further displaying Message Explanation ERROR 0 Inclinometer is defective and must be sent for repair. ERROR 1 Second inclinometer for differential measurement is not or badly connected. ERROR 2 « Sensor address » of a connected inclinometer still need be selected (chapter 7.5).
9.4 Réinitialisation des fonctions selon les réglages d’usine (RESET) Function Display Function « RESET » pression simultanée > 1 s Activate « RESET » ON/MODE ENTER ENTER Re-configure « Port / Sensor » Select ENTER address of the built-in sensor (See chapter 7.5)
ENTER Confirm factory settings Parameter Configuration Chapter Clinobevel 2 is reset to Display setting Initial setting factory settings as listed opposite Measuring mode ABSOLUTE Measurement unit Degrees, sexagesimal Relative base length 1000 mm Sensor PORT A, no sensor (ERROR 2)
9600 bits per second, asynchronous, 7 data bits, 2 stop bits, no parity, no protocol 10 Calibration of Measuring systeM baseD on 3 referenCe points The measuring system of your TESA CLINOBE- – Procedure based on 3 reference positions VEL 2 can be conveniently adjusted according of This is the easiest way to adjust your inclino- the procedure described hereafter.
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ON/MODE « + 45° » Display shows correction value stored Insert two cylindrical pins and tilt CLINOBEVEL 2 to « + 45° » while it rests on the the surface plate Ensure steady, safe positioning HOLD before executing...
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Display shows new correction value Confirm correction value for angle « + 45° » ENTER Display shows correction value stored for position « 0 » Insert two cylindrical pins and position Clinovebel 2 to « 0° » while it rests on the surface plate Ensure steady, safe positioning...
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Confirm and wait ENTER until correction value for angle « - 45° » is processed Clinobevel 2 is ready to Note measure with new Both cylindrical pins (4 x 22 mm in dia.) should correction values providing be lightly greased and stored in a safe place for a new display setting has subsequent adjustments.
12 teChniCal Data Type Electronic inclinometer Interface RS 232 with digital display Measuring principle Pendulum with built-in Transmission speed 9600 bauds capacitive sensor Sign 7 bit Stop 2 bits Parity None Measuring range ± 45° Power supply Display LC display for the mea- Non-rechargeable 2 items, 1,5 V, sured values along with...
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