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Digital Depth Gauge User Manual

Part No: AE-MAN-DEPTH
Digital Depth Gauges Doc V: 1.0
Precautions
• Before using the depth gauge for the first time, wipe with a clean cloth ideally soaked with cleaning oil.
• The depth gauge is a precision measuring instrument. Avoid using excessive force, and treat with care.
• The fitted battery is intended for the factory test procedure and therefore may not meet the specified battery life.
• Avoid exposure to all liquids, excessive
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• Avoid exposure to bright sunlight.
• Never apply voltage on any part of this depth gauge or electric engrave.
• Remove the battery if the gauge is not being used for a long period of time.
• Never use solvents to clean. Only use a soft cloth with cleaning oil.

Digital Depth Gauge

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1. Base. 6. Beam.
Depth gauge with hook 2. Reading Head. 7. Battery Cover.
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3. Locking Screw. 8. Function Buttons.
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5. Data Port.
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Depth Measurement
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2 Step Measurement
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Battery Replacement
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1. Slide open the battery cover. 2. Lift battery cover front edge. 4. Remove battery (a magnet tip 6. Insert replacement battery
3. Remove cover. tool can be used). edge against side contact.
5. Locate side spring contact. 7. Press down on other edge.

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8. Insert the two lugs on the 10. Pull battery cover outward 12. Slide battery cover fully
cover.
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9. Gently lower battery cover. 11. Fully lower cover 10
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Calibrating Standard Depth Gauge

Digital Depth Gauge User Manual

1. Ensure the locking screw is loose.
2. Wipe clean surface plate or similar flat
service.
3. Ensure gauge base is clean.
4. Place gauge base on surface plate.
5. Slide the beam downwards so
measuring contact is in contact with the
surface plate.
6. Press zero button.

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Calibrating Depth Gauge with hook

1. Ensure the locking screw is loose.
2. Ensure gauge base and hook is clean.
3. Close the gauge.
4. Press zero button.

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Metric/Inch conversion

mm
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25.40 mm/inch in
1.000 mm/inch

Press mm/inch to convert The display will indicate

from metric to inch display. which units are being
displayed.

Trouble Shooting
Problem Possible Cause Solution
Flashing display Low voltage Replace battery
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No display Dead or weak battery Replace battery
Poor contact Clean contact
No change to display Internal error Remove battery for 1 hour
"H" shown on display Remove battery for 5 minutes
Can't zero Hold function active Switch off function
Tolerance function active Switch off function
Erratic or frozen display Contamination between beam & head Wipe clean
low voltage Replace battery
Erroneous reading Low voltage Replace battery
Contamination between beam & head Wipe clean
Low ambient temperature Store at normal room temperature

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