Answers:
How accurate is Digi-Stop?
Digi-Stop is
accurate to ±0.010 inches and
repeatable to 0.001 inches.
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What is the power source for Digi-Stop?
Digi-Stop uses 2 AA size alkaline batteries. These batteries run
the display's processor all the time. The LCD readout will
automatically turn off after 15 minutes of inactivity to conserve
battery life. The readout will automatically turn on when any key is
pressed, or when motion is detected. Because the processor is
always on, the only time you ever need to recalibrate is when the
batteries are changed, or when the blade changes. Battery life
varies with usage and the ambient temperature, but average life is 12
months.
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What is the maximum speed that the stop can
be moved?
The stop's maximum speed is approximately 60 inches per second. If moved
faster, the display may require re-calibration.
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Can Digi-Stop be used on either side of my saw?
Yes, and the display can be configured to show positive or negative
values when used on the left side.
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Can I buy extra fence material for my outfeed?
Yes, it is sold by the foot. Single piece lengths are
available up to 244 inches.
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How long is the warranty period?
Digi-Stop is warranted against defects in manufacture for 1 year.
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How do I shorten the digital scale and fence?
Please phone us for details on this: 1-800-233-0580
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How do I get more accuracy, resolution, and/or features?
We have a industrial line of digital stop and fence products called
ProStop. ProStop has better
accuracy, a larger stop
surface, 45 and 90 degree cutting ability, fine-adjustment, double the
locking strength, and many more features.
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The stop cannot go all the way to my saw blade.
How do I calibrate?
This is very common. Move the stop close to the saw
blade and cut a piece of scrap. Measure the cut piece using the best
measuring tool available (such as a
digital caliper). Press the
DATUM button on the readout, then
press the PLUS button until the displayed reading matches the measured
reading.
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How do the fractions modes work?
First, select which fractions mode to work in: 16ths, 32nds, or
64ths; this allows you to use of whichever units you are already
comfortable with. When working in 16ths or 32nds mode, bars appear
over the displayed reading to indicate an extra 1/64"; this is
especially helpful when you want to cut a part Heavy (long). The display
will only show the next fractional value when it is actually reached,
thereby preventing a part being cut too short (Ex: 0.249 will NOT show
1/4"). Setup time is also much quicker when using units that
you are familiar with.
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Do you have any other installation photos on
your web site?
Yes. Click here and
here to see more
installation photos.
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Can I lock out the Plus, Minus, and DATUM buttons,
so nobody changes my calibration?
Yes. Press and hold the ON/OFF button, then momentarily press
(one second or less) the UNITS button. Follow the same steps to
unlock the keys.
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How does the stop lock in place?
When the lock knob is turned (clockwise), a cam is activated which
pinches the T-slot in the front of the fence extrusion. This
provides a lot of holding power for a minimum amount of motion.
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How much holding strength does the stop have?
This is directly dependent upon how far the lock knob is turned.
The stop can easily support 100 pound loads.
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What are the differences between Digi-Stop
and your commercially available products?
Name: Our commercial product is called
ProStop.
Accuracy: Digi-Stop is accurate to
±0.010 inches overall.
ProStop is accurate to ±0.008 overall, no more than
±0.003 error in any 12
inch range.
Default Resolution: Digi-Stop reads to
.010 inches (or .1mm). ProStop reads to .001 inches (or .01mm).
(The digital readout on both units can be configured to show 1 more
decimal place in
inches.)
Design Intent: Digi-Stop is designed for
light duty use in woodworking or plastic applications. ProStop is
designed for heavy duty use in metal, plastic, wood, and rubber
environments.
Features:
ProStop adds these features:
- A dedicated key for moving between ABSOLUTE to INCREMENTAL
readings.
- A position
monitoring function (alerts operator if the stop is "bumped" out of
position).
- A Hold function (freezes the displayed number).
- SPC
output (for communications with external devices).
- Choice of external or
battery power.
- Increased immunity against interference with
electromagnetic fields, static electricity, etc.
- Linear multiplier is built into the readout, allowing super fine
accuracy adjustments.
- The
moving stop can be flipped up when not in use.
- The sliding stop has fine
adjustment capability.
- The sliding stop has significantly more locking force.
- The sliding stop is supplied with a bracket that makes accurate
measurements when making
45 degree miter cuts.
- The sliding stop has a larger stop surface area.
- The sliding stop is made from HARD-anodized components.
- Supplied with 2 Quick-Sets - indexes that can be positioned
anywhere along the fence. These allow you to return to a known or
common location quickly and easily. These are ideal if you have 1 or
2 cut sizes that are used frequently.
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