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Miscellaneous Instruments
News Release from: Mahr Federal | Subject: Digital indicator
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 11 December 2007
USB ready gauge features high accuracy
For those who need the basics in a digital indicator, a digital indicator allows multiple indicators to be inexpensively linked to PCs through a USB hub.
With a measuring range of 0.5in (12.5mm) and resolution to 0.00005in (0.001mm), the gauge features a high contrast LCD display with 10mm high digits, and provides IP51 class protection against dust and falling water according to IEC 529 USB connectivity with the MarCator 1081 allows multiple indicators to be inexpensively linked to PCs through a USB hub with no multiplexer required
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 29 Nov 2007 at 8.00am (UK)
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Catalogue covers the full range of Mahr Federal's dimensional metrology instruments, including the latest digital calipers, depth gauges, height gauges and digital indicators.
Digital indicator colour show in-/out of tolerance
A digital indicator features 'at-a-glance' workpiece tolerance monitoring with a large LCD display that appears green or red to reflect in- or out-of-tolerance conditions.
Optional Digimatic and RS-232 connections are also available.
Mahr Federal also offers optional wireless data transfer connectivity on this and other precision gauges.
Measurements can be made in either inches or millimeters, counting direction can be reversed, and a Preset function allows entry of a numerical value.
Error-free operation of the MarCator 1081 Digital Indicator is enhanced with a button Lock function that prevents unintentional activation of one or more operating buttons.
A capacitive measuring system extends battery life up to two years, and measuring speed is fast at 60in/sec (1.5m/sec).
Operating temperature range is 10 deg to 40 deg C.
Available accessories include additional contact points, special holder, sensor lever, lug back, and an adapter bushing for adapting the mounting shank to a 0.375in bore.
Mahr Federal , a member of the Mahr Group, is known worldwide for its expertise in providing dimensional measurement solutions.
The ISO 9001:2000-certified company manufactures and markets a wide variety of dimensional metrology products, and is headquartered in Providence, Rhode Island, USA.
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