ACU-RITE DRO 200T - Manual (Page 25)

Setup DRO 200T
18
Linear Error Compensation
The
DRO 200T
includes a linear error
compensation feature that enables you to
compensate for machine tool inaccuracies.
You can have up to three different
compensation segments per axis.
You will need a dial indicator and a measurement standard.
1.
Enter the number of segments you will use. If you do not want to
use any error correction, enter 0. Press
X to start the first
segment.
2.
Position the standard in the center of the segment.
3.
Press Z
4.
Enter one edge of the standard.
5.
Enter the other edge of the standard.
6.
Enter the actual size of the standard, including the probe diameter
if necessary.
Press X for the next segment or, if all segments are done, the next axis.
Segment 2 Segment 1 Segment 3
Machine bed side view
(slightly exaggerated)
ENTER
ENTER
1.000
Same side
ENTER
ENTER
0.875
Opposite sides
If the display shows
all dashes, refer to
“Display Overflow
Errors” on page 27.