Dakota Digital MX-5 Marine Instruments User Manual


 
MX-5 Ultrasonic Thickness Gauge
21
Differential Mode
1) Press ON/OFF key to power up the MX-5.
2) Press the DIFF key. DIFF OFF or DIFF followed by a thickness
value and flashing IN (or MM) will be displayed.
3) Repeat step 2 to toggle between DIFF OFF or DIFF value and
flashing IN.
4) Assuming DIFF value flashing IN is displayed, use the UP and
DOWN arrow keys to scroll to the desired nominal thickness value.
5) Press the DIFF key once again to select the nominal value entered.
6) The MX-5 is now ready to perform measurements using the
Differential feature.
RS232 Serial Port
The MX-5 is equipped with an RS232 serial port. Using the accessory
cable (part# N-306-0010), the MX-5 has the ability to connect to a
computer, or external storage device. The following section outlines the
procedure for connecting the MX-5 to a computer, and how to collect data
using any standard communications program: