Shimpo DRI-series User Manual

Congratulations on your purchase of a Shimpo DRI (DigitalRemote Indicator). We trust you will enjoy many years ofprofessional results from your DRI w

10Communication With External Devices (continued)RS232Depending upon the type of data collection device that is being used with the DRI, it may be nec

11External Control CommandsThe chart below lists the ASCII Capital Characters and theirfunctions for controlling the DRI from a computer or otherexter

12Communication With External Devices (continued)External Control Command Descriptions (continued)! APF ____________________ Auto-Power-OffAPF # CR

13DigimaticDigimatic output is used for Mitutoyo data collectors and printers (refer to RS232 memory data output instructions).AnalogAnalog output is

14Communication With External Devices (continued)External Control InputNOTE: To activate the comparator cable, either “RS232” or “nonE” needs to be se

15External TareTo tare, short pins 5 and 10 for at least 25mS.External HoldChoose edge or level trigger and also OPEN or CLOSED condition.Communicatio

16Communication With External Devices (continued)Overload OutputThe DRI possesses an overload output feature (DFS-CTRLCABLE) to protect the load cell

17The DRI will default to certain parameters when power is turned OFF and ON. To access the parameter settings:1. Press the PEAK button while holding

18The DRI incorporates a selectable auto power off feature to protect the life of the batteries. If no buttons are pressed or the display has notchan

19The following are general checkpoints; please call your local Shimpo representative or contact Shimpo Instruments directly for further assistance.Th

2Important Safety InstructionsInspection/Standard AccessoriesIf any damage is apparent, do not unpack the DRI. Notify theshipping carrier immediately

20LIMITED EXPRESS WARRANTY: Shimpo Instruments warrants, to the original purchaser of new products only, that this product shall be free from defects

3Set-UpPowerEvery DRI unit is shipped from the factory without the batteries (provided) installed. To install the batteries:1. Remove the battery pla

4Display & Keypad 1. Remote Sensor Port 2. Low Battery Indicator 3. Peak Indicator (NOTE: Refer to “Changing the Measuring Mode” section for ex

5OperationEach time the power is turned OFF and ON there are some parameters that the DRI will default to. Consult the section on “ParameterSettings”

6Changing Units of MeasureBy pressing the UNIT button, the DRI will scroll between English, Metric, and Newton units; once the DRI is turned OFF the u

7Operation (continued)Changing Memory ModesThe DRI operates in three distinct memory modes:• Single (on-demand memory)• Continuous• Standard (NOTE: M

8Standard Memory ModeAfter selecting the “nonE” mode it is possible to store the maximum “+”, maximum “-”, minimum “+”, minimum “-”, and last readingd

9Communication with External DevicesWhen operated with the proper cable, the DRI offers a variety of output and input abilities for bi-directional com