Every linear scale has a specific pulse-per-inch ratio. If your display reads 2 inches when you only moved 1 inch, your internal scale factors are wrong. Power down the unit.

Inside the battery cover or on a sticker near the AC input. The A163 revision (e.g., Rev B vs Rev D) matters for capacitor placement.

The is a legendary "black box" digital readout (DRO) console renowned for its industrial durability and straightforward interface on manual knee mills, lathes, and grinders. Manufactured by Anilam Electronics (later absorbed by Acu-Rite / HEIDENHAIN ), this multi-axis positioning system processes linear encoder glass scale signals to deliver reliable, real-time machining feedback.

The console toggles instantly between measurement units without losing your absolute position. Press the button to swap display modes. The corresponding indicator light will illuminate next to the chosen measurement system. Advanced Tooling Functions

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