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Model 5i Digital Force / Torque Indicator User’s Guide

9.3 Automatic Output

The indicator has the ability to output data continuously and automatically via RS-232 or USB. To enable

automatic output, select Auto Output from the Serial/USB Settings sub-menu. The screen appears as

follows:

Select Enabled to activate automatic output. The number of outputs per second can be set to 1, 2, 5, 10,

25, 50, 125, or 250. The capabilities of the receiving device should be considered when selecting the data

output rate.

After the settings have been saved, revert to the home screen. An icon will appear in the lower left corner

of the display, as follows:

This indicates that automatic data output has been armed. Automatic

output of data may be initiated by pressing DATA or by sending the appropriate ASCII command from an

external device (see Command Set sub-section for details). The icon will become animated, signaling

that automatic output is occurring. Press DATA again to end the data transmission.

9.4 Mitutoyo BCD settings

This output is useful for connection to data collectors, printers, multiplexers, or any other device capable

of accepting Mitutoyo BCD data. Individual data points may be transmitted by pressing DATA or by

requesting it from the Mitutoyo communication device (if available). To enable Mitutoyo output, select the

desired format – either with polarity or without polarity. The screen appears as follows:

9.5 Analog Output

This output can be used for chart recorders, oscilloscopes, data acquisition systems, or any other

compatible devices with analog inputs. The output produces ±1 volt at full scale of the sensor. The

polarity of the signal is positive for compression/clockwise and negative for tension/counter-clockwise.

9.6 DATA Key Functions

The DATA key can be configured to perform several functions. To configure the DATA key, select DATA

Key from the menu. The display will appear as follows:

Three options are available:

MITUTOYO BCD

* Disabled

Ena w/o Polarity

Ena w/Polarity

DATA KEY

* RS232/USB Output

Mitutoyo Output

Memory Storage

AUTO OUTPUT

* Disabled

Enabled

Outputs per Sec.