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Calculated Industries DigiRoller User Manual

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  • Page 1 OLLER Calculated Industries ® Digi Roller ™ On/Off All Clear M– RESET OLLER User’s Guide 775/885-4900 ™ Calculated Industries ® AREA # Digi Roller Plus ™ On/Off Wall Area Area # All Clear M– RESET 4840 Hytech Drive Carson City, NV 89706...
  • Page 2 If your job involves measuring distances or taking square footage, the new DigiRoller/ DigiRoller Plus is the tool for you! Large digital display located in handle for easy viewing Measures and stores Length, Width, and Height †...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preliminary Turning the DigiRoller On/Off Information DigiRoller Parts Diagram Key Layout/Definitions Using the Display Display Test/Annunciators Changing Units of Measurement Turning the Bell On/Off Using the “Rolling” a Measurement DigiRoller Storing and Recalling Measurements Deleting Stored Measurements...

  • Page 4: Preliminary Information

    RELIMINARY Turning the DigiRoller On/Off On/Off Key Turn the DigiRoller on by pressing the [On/Off] key. To turn it off, press the key again. Auto Shut-Off The DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus is designed to shut itself off if it is not used for 8-12 minutes. Values shown on the display will be cleared.

  • Page 5: Digiroller Parts Diagram

    DigiRoller Parts 3 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 6: Key Layout/Definitions

    Key Layout & Definitions - Both Models The DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus is unique to measuring wheels because it has keys that allow you to store and manipulate the distances mea- sured. The following is a list of keys that you may use as you operate the unit: (see page 10 for a list of LCD annunciators) Power On/Off Key —...
  • Page 7 Area Key — Calculates and displays rolled area. Units of Measurement Key — Selects desired unit for- mat: Feet-Inches, Decimal Feet, Decimal Inches, Yards, Meters, and Acres (display only). Each press of this key will convert the displayed measurement to another unit format. Delete/All Clear Key —...
  • Page 8 The unit will count from 1-199, and then will roll over and continue counting from 1. However, if you press [Rcl] [Count], the accumulat- ed total will display (for example, 203) on the right side of the display. 6 – DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus ™...
  • Page 9 DigiRoller Plus model (only) The DigiRoller Plus model has an additional row of keys. Multiple Area Storage Key — For each of the 9 area number registers, you can store length, width, height, area, volume, and wall area. Height — Stores a fixed height distance or a rolled height for calculating cubic volumes and wall areas.

  • Page 10: Using The Display

    Light Key — Turns the display back-light on or off. Using the Display Clearing the Display To clear the display, press the [RESET] key. Changing the Display Contrast Level You can control the brightness of the display by adjusting the contrast level setting. 8 – DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus ™...
  • Page 11 1) Press the [RESET] and [Set] keys at the same time. You will see this display (level 4 is the default setting): 2) While holding the [RESET] key down, press the [Set] key to advance the contrast level to the desired setting (1-7). 3) When you have found the contrast level you want, release the [RESET] key.

  • Page 12: Display Test/Annunciators

    [Start/Stop]. Press [RESET] to clear the display test. (10) Total symbol (11) Cubic symbol (12) Width, Length, Height symbols (13) Square symbol (14) Units of measurement symbols 10 – DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus Set symbol Count number Stop symbol Wheel Radius symbol Memory symbol...

  • Page 13: Changing Units Of Measurement

    Changing Units of Measurement T h e DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus can display and convert between the following units of measurement: You select your preferred measuring unit with the [Units] key. Each press will advance through the above unit settings. Any measurement on the display can be converted to the desired unit of measurement by pressing the [Units] key.

  • Page 14: Turning The Bell On/Off

    [Units] together. The DigiRoller will measure in Metric units until you press these keys again. Turning the Bell On/Off The DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus has a built-in bell sound, which you can turn on or off. The bell is only heard when you are using the Count/Auto Count functions.

  • Page 15: Using The "Rolling" A Measurement

    (0), press the [RESET] key to clear the display. 2) Begin walking while rolling the DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus. You will see the display registering your measurements. If you move the handle up or down while you are using the unit, you will add or subtract a small distance (4-8”) to any roll.
  • Page 16 5) If you have stored the measurement, press the [Start/Stop] key to begin a new measurement. If you didn’t store the measurement, press the [RESET] key to clear the display then begin rolling. 14 – DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus ™...

  • Page 17: Storing And Recalling Measurements

    The DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus has several keys that can be used to store and recall values: The DigiRoller Plus can also store and recall values in the [H], [LxWxH], [AutoCount], and [Area#] keys. To recall any of the values above, press the [Rcl] key and then press the key that has the value you want to display.

  • Page 18: Deleting Stored Measurements

    If you accidentally press the [DEL] key, press [RESET] to pre- vent any stored value from being erased. Using the Counter The DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus has a manual “count” function that allows you to count various items you may be tracking as you roll your measurement (for example, parking spaces, fire hydrants, etc.).

  • Page 19: Taking Wall-To-Wall Measurements

    To measure a room accurately, press the wheel radius key whenever your measurements begin or end against one wall. When you press this key, the DigiRoller will add distance to the measurement. Depending on your selected wheel size and measurement units, the first and second presses of this key may not appear to be adding equal distances.

  • Page 20: Taking Area Measurements

    Taking Area Measurements Your DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus automatically calculates areas once you’ve rolled a length and width. Remember, press [RESET] to begin each new measurement. 1) Roll the first distance. Press the length key [L] and your rolled distance will be automatically stored as the length.
  • Page 21 Calculating Complex Areas You can calculate complex areas using the D i g i R o l l e r / DigiRoller Plus easily. Using the memory keys [M+], [M-], you can add and subtract measurements from your total area. See the diagram below.
  • Page 22 Step 2 - Find area to be subtracted Step: Roll & store length of empty space Roll & store width Find area Subtract from total in memory Calculate actual area 20 – DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus [L x W] [M+] Key: [L x W] [M-] [Rcl] [M+] ™...

  • Page 23: Digiroller Plus Features

    OLLER Lighting the Display Background The DigiRoller Plus has a built-in back-light to light up the dis- play so that you can read your measurements better in poor- ly-lit environments. 1) Press the [Light] key to light up the display.

  • Page 24: Taking Volume Measurements

    Taking Volume Measurements The DigiRoller Plus is programmed to quickly and easily cal- culate volumes if you’ve rolled in a height or if you’ve set a fixed height. You can roll or set a height for each of the nine Area Number storage registers.
  • Page 25 Calculating Volume Using a Fixed Height To set or program a fixed height, for example, eight feet-seven inches, do the following: Step: Enter program mode The Feet-Inch annunciator will start flashing. Press [M+] if you want to change the units of measurement. The display will scroll through the various units of measurement.
  • Page 26 Now you can find the volume using the fixed height you’ve just set. Remember to press [RESET] to begin each new mea- surement. Step: Roll length Roll width Recall fixed height (optional) Find cubic volume 24 – DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus Key: [Rcl] [H] [LxWxH] ™...

  • Page 27: Storing/Recalling Multiple Measurements

    Storing Multiple Measurements Your DigiRoller Plus has a unique [Area#] key used for storing and recalling multiple measurements. You can store length, width, height, area, and volume for each of the 9 [Area #] reg- isters. You can recall these measurements later, even if you turn off the DigiRoller (for example, to review your measure- ments back at the office).
  • Page 28 Roll & store width Find area Store as Area #1 (Area #2) Roll & store length Roll & store width Find area Store as Area #2 26 – DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus Key: [L x W] [Area#] [L x W] [Area#] ™...
  • Page 29 and store, up to 9 areas. If you try to store a tenth value, the word “FULL” will dis- play. Press [RESET] to clear this error message. If you want to add this last value, you must then delete and/or edit the val- ues stored in the Area Number registers.
  • Page 30 Recall Area #2 Recall length Recall width Recall area Recall total area Continue until you have reviewed all your stored measure- ments. To exit the Area Number review mode, press [RESET]. 28 – DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus [Area#] [L X W] [Area#] ™...

  • Page 31: Editing Stored Measurements

    Editing Stored Measurements Duplicating values in an Area Number register: Step Find Area Number Register with the value you want to duplicate Find the value you want to duplicate Store measurement in permanent memory Find Area Number with the value you want to replace Recall replacement value Replace old value with duplicated value...
  • Page 32 Delete value Note that deleting [LxW] and/or [LxWxH] also deletes the individual measurements contained (length, width, height). Deleting an individual Area Number register ([L], [W], [H]): Press [DEL] [Area#]. 30 – DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus ™ OR [W] OR [H] [Rcl] [M+]...

  • Page 33: Deleting All Area# Measurements

    Deleting All Area# Measurements Use the following special three key sequence to clear all mea- surement values previously stored in the [Area#] key: press [Set] [DEL] [Area#]. AUTION ALL stored values in [AREA#] will be erased at once. 31 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 34: Taking Wall Area Measurements

    Taking Wall Area Measurements The DigiRoller Plus can calculate the total wall surface area of a room. Wall area is defined as: ([Length x 2] x Height) + ([Width x 2] x Height) You will only need to roll a length and width, and roll or set a height.
  • Page 35 Step Set or roll height Roll length of wall Roll width Recall height Find wall area See “Taking Volume Measurements” section [Set] [LxWxH] 33 – User’s Guide...

  • Page 36: Using Auto-Count/Fixed Distance

    Using Auto-Count/Fixed Distance Mode The DigiRoller Plus has an Auto-Count mode that allows you to count how many times you’ve rolled a certain distance (that you’ve set). If the bell is on, you will hear a short beep each time you roll that distance and the counter in the upper left of the display will increase by one.

  • Page 37: Deleting All Stored Values

    Enter 8 inches (press 8 times) Store inch measurement Clear the display Begin rolling. The unit will automatically count the number of times you roll 6 feet 8 inches and beep each time. Delete All Stored Values To clear all registers and stored values, press [Set] [DEL] [DEL].

  • Page 38: Appendix Changing Batteries

    PPENDIX Changing Batteries The DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus is powered by 4 AAAbatteries. For best results, use DURACELL batteries normally provide approximately 400 hours of use. You should replace the batteries when: 1) Turn the unit off and position the unit so that the handle faces you.

  • Page 39: Changing/Calibrating A Different Wheel Size

    3) Replace the battery compartment cover. Tighten the screw on the cover. Changing Wheel Size (Optional) For your convenience, the DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus i s designed to work with two different size wheel circumfer- ences: 2- foot and 4-foot. If you have more than one wheel (wheels sold separately), use...
  • Page 40 5) Place the wheel on the threaded axle shaft. IMPORTANT: The flat spot inside the wheel hole MUST be aligned to the flat spot on the threaded axle shaft in order for the unit to measure properly. 38 – DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus threaded axle shaft ™ Turn counter-clockwise...
  • Page 41 6) Put the wheel hub cover back in place and turn it in a clock-wise direction to close. Tighten the cover so that there is no space between the cover and the wheel and make sure that the wheel does not wobble. Replace wheel hub cover 7) See the following section for directions on calibrating for the new wheel size.
  • Page 42 Calibrating the DigiRoller You will need to recalibrate the DigiRoller if you: After changing the batteries, the unit resets the wheel circum- ference size to 4 feet (the default size). You must reprogram the unit to accept a different wheel circumference size so that it will measure correctly.

  • Page 43: Default Settings

    Default Settings The default settings for the DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus are: On the DigiRoller Plus only, you can reset the unit by pressing [Set] then press the [RESET] and [Light] keys at the same time. This will clear all measurement values and return the unit to the default settings.

  • Page 44: Error Codes

    Attempt to move measurement(s) into the Area Number registers but all Area Number registers are full OFLO Attempt to display a value too large for display Most errors can be cleared by pressing the [RESET] key. 42 – DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus ™...

  • Page 45: Caring For Your Digiroller

    Caring for your DigiRoller 1. Keep the LCD display and keypad protected from pro- longed exposure to water. Wipe off excessive moisture. 2. Avoid temperatures below -10°C (14°F) or above 60°C (140°F). 3. Even though this product is extremely durable, take care not to drop or strike against objects.

  • Page 46: Common Questions & Answers

    AAA batteries. You may purchase replacement batter- ies at any store. Q: My DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus display is dim and hard to read. How can I make the display easier to read? A: You may adjust the LCD contrast control for easier viewing (see the section “Changing the Display Contrast Level”...
  • Page 47 Is something wrong with the DigiRoller? A: When you are measuring a distance, you need to ensure that you start and stop your measurement while holding the DigiRoller at the same angle (preferably upright or vertical). If you do not, your measurement may be inaccurate.

  • Page 48: Product Specifications

    Speed Limit Display Capacity: Internal Math Accuracy: Operating Temperature: Length (Extended): Length (Contracted): Weight: 46 – DigiRoller/DigiRoller Plus ® 4 AAA Duracell 400 Hours (approximate) 8-12 Minutes .5 inch per 4 ft (12.7mm/1.22m) 0 to 999,999.9 (Feet, Yds., Meters) 99.9% (1 inch/100 ft) 8 mph 999,999.9 (7 digits)

  • Page 49: Limited Warranty

    ARRANTY This product, except the battery and case, is warranted by Calculated Industries, Inc. (CII), to the original purchaser to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use for a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase. During the warran- ty period, and upon proof of purchase, the device will be repaired or replaced (with the same or similar model at CII’s option), without...

  • Page 50: Looking For New Ideas

    OOKING Calculated Industries, a leading manufacturer of special function cal- culators and digital measuring instruments, is always looking for new product ideas in these areas. If you have one, or if you have any suggestions for improvements to this product or its User’s Guide, please call or write our Product Development Department.
  • Page 51 Revision Table - DRP Manual 4/12/95 1) Took out screens from LCDs. Changed some of the graphics. 2) Added a paragraph on the wheel radius key page. 3) Added sentence to several sections about resetting before beginning new measurement. 4) Changed wording on section about wheel change. Also took out screens on some graphics in that section.

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