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Scan Mode

While the MX-5excels at making single point measurements, it is sometimes desirable to examine a larger region, searching for the thinnest point. The MX-5includes a feature, called Scan Mode, which allows it to do just that.

In normal operation, the MX-5performs and displays four measurements every second, which is quite adequate for single measurements. In Scan Mode, however, the gauge performs sixteen measurements every second, but does not display them. While the transducer is in contact with the material being measured, the MX-5is keeping track of the lowest measurement it finds. The transducer may be "scrubbed" across a surface, and any brief interruptions in the signal will be ignored. When the transducer loses contact with the surface for more than a second, the MX-5will display the smallest measurement it found.

When the MX-5is not in calibration mode, press the UP arrow key to turn Scan Mode on and off. A brief message will appear in the display confirming the operation. While scanning, the display will show a

moving series of dashes instead of a thickness value. When the

transducer is removed from the material being scanned, the MX-5will (after

a brief pause) display the smallest measurement it found.

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Contents P-114-0002 Page Contents DisclaimerBlank Introduction Blank Operation KeypadDakota Ultrasonics MX-5 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Dakota Ultrasonics Display Dakota Ultrasonics Transducer Making Measurements MX-5 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Condition and Preparation of Surfaces Probe Zero Performing a Probe-ZeroCalibration Calibration to a known thickness Calibration to a known velocity Two Point Calibration Scan Mode Moving series of dashes instead of a thickness value. WhenAlarm Mode Using the BeeperDifferential Mode RS232 Serial Port Connecting To a Computer Transducer Selection Dakota Ultrasonics MX-5 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Blank Product Specifications Physical Appendix aBlank Appendix B Application Notes ∙ Measuring pipe and tubing∙ Measuring laminated materials MX-5 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge Blank Appendix C Sound Velocities of some Common MaterialsBlank Warranty Information ∙ Warranty Statement ∙SONOTECH, INC
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