User Guide

1. Before Starting Measurements
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Table 1-1-1 (No. 2)
Key Function
AI measurement key
Automatically recognizes the type of the measured basic feature and outputs
the results when measured points are input.
Screen switching key
Switches the screen display mode (measurement screen, counter display
screen, etc.).
Counter function key Uses the data processing unit as a simple counter.
Manual print key Prints the measurement results displayed on the screen.
User-defined menu keys
Executes a previously registered part program or user-defined macro
command.
TIP
Keys with a letter of the alphabet in their upper left corner, such as
A
, are used
to enter an alphabetic text, such as a file name and a comment.
1.1.3 Elements of LCD Screen
Status display area
Main display area
Function keys’ icon display area
Fig. 1-1-3
[Main display area]
Displays counter values, measurement results, operation guidance, etc.
[Status display area]
Displays information on the currently set functions.
[Function keys’ icon display area]
Displays icons for the functions that can be used with a command which is being executed.