DXL360/S/C V2 Digital Protractor
User Guide
Features:
1) DXL360S/C: High accuracy ±0.05°, high resolution 0.01°
DXL360: ±0.1°, resolution 0.02°, detail check specification
2) Dual and Single axis with user friendly LCD display angle
3) Rechargeable
4) V Shape metal case for easy to fit at the corner or pipe.
5) 5 Side Magnetic base
6) Audible alarming at settable angle range
7) Any angle measurement *DXL360s/c only
8) USB / Bluetooth to pc connection need adapter for DXL360 and DXL360s/c.
Specifications
Accuracy: DXL360S/C:
0 to 20°: ± (0.05°)
20 to 70°: ± (0.1°)
70 to 90°: ± (0.05°)
DXL360:
0 to 20°: ± (0.1°)
20 to 70°: ± (0.2°)
70 to 90°: ± (0.1°)
*After Calibrated
Measuring range: Single axis: 360°, Dual axis: ±40°
Resolution: DXL360S/C: 0.01°
DXL360: 0.02°
Any Angle Measurement 0.5°
Accuracy *DXL360s/c:
Gyro Rotation Speed *DXL360s/c: <50°/s
Response time: <0.4 second
Audio sound: 60dB @ 30cm
Zero offset drift angle per °C: 0.0058° (typical)
Operating temperature: 0 to 50°C
Storage temperature: -10 to 60°C
User Interface: Mono-color LCD with backlight
Supply Power: Rechargeable Li-Polymer 3.7V
Charger port: 5V 500mA Mini type-B USB port
Power Consumption: Standby: 10uA, Operation: 20mA.
Standby Battery Life: 4000 hours
Operating Battery Life: 40 hours
Dimensions (in mm): 70(L) x 70(W) x 23(H)
Magnetic Base: affix at 4 corner
Magnetic Force: N48
Weight: 120gram
Button Functions
Button
Function Descriptions
Normal Mode
MENU Mode
POWER
In normal operation, this button turns the device ON/OFF.
Serves as the escape key at menu mode
ZERO
When pressed, the current reading is set to zero; subsequent measurements are relative to this reading. The LCD will show the
icon to indicate the device is in zero mode.
Press and hold for 3 seconds to enable or disable sound. The
icon on LCD will be displaced accordingly. The buzzer alarming could be set at different accuracy level. Refer to section “Angle Alarming”.
Serves as the upward key for option selection.
HOLD
When pressed, the current value will freeze; the unit icon
flashes to indicate the reading is on hold.
Serves as the downward key at menu mode
SET
Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter MENU mode, for set mode options.
Serves as the Set key.
ANGLE *DXL360S/C only
Any angle measurement start button. Refer to section “Any Angle”
Press and hold for 3 seconds to enter MENU mode, for set mode options.
Serves as the Set key.
LCD Icons Representations
Battery status indication icons
These icons indicate the battery level. There are 3 levels representing empty, half and full.
In dual-axis mode, the LCD displays the direction of tilt graphically. It will show as E bubble to display the direction of tilt
Degree mode. Flash when unit is in HOLD mode
mm/M, the height of one end for 1m long plate.
*DXL360S/C Only
Gradient % mode. Flash when unit is in HOLD mode
Sound notification on.
Blank as off
Show this logo as relative value is showing. When the Zero button is pressed, the unit reset current angle to zero.
Direction of tilt icons, show the tilt angle direction
Dual-Axis Mode. Both the X and Y axis angle will be showed. Dual axis mode measures inclination up to +-40 degree for each axis before it automatically switch to single axis mode.
Single Axis Mode. Measure slope up to +-90 degree.
The triangle icon indicates the direction of tilt with respect to the bottom right corner of the unit.
Battery Charging
It has a built in Lithium Ion rechargeable battery. A standard charger is supplied that the input voltage is 110V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz, and the output is 5V DC, 500mA. The charger operating procedure is list below:
1) Plug the Charger into AC socket, the RED indicator on the charger should turned ON,
2) Plug the USB charging cable to the Charger,
3) Insert the other end of the USB cable to the unit,
4) The battery icon on the LCD blinks to indicate charging in process. Upon charging complete, the icon stops blinking.
5) The charging time is approx. 3 hours.
The unit could also be charged by connecting the USB cable to the unit and a computer’s USB port. This has the same effect when charging the unit with the provided adaptor.
Note: When the unit is turned OFF, and plug in the USB charge cable, the LCD will no show anything, it is NORMAL. Once the unit is turned ON, the battery icon should flash indicating the unit is in charging mode.
Relative/ Absolute Measurement
Relative Measurement
LCD Icon:
Absolute Measurement
LCD Icon: Blank
Relative and Absolute Mode Switching:
1 Press and release the “ZERO” key to set the relative measurement zero point
2 Press and release the “ZERO” key to cancel the relative zero point and back to absolute measurement mode.
Hold Function
Holding Mode:
LCD Icon blinking:
Holding function:
1. Press and release the “HOLD” key to activate holding function, digit will freeze.
2. Press and release the “HOLD” key to cancel the holding function.
Auto Power Off
For no movement in 30 minutes, the unit will power off.
Or we can set to never sleep mode at below instruction.
Power auto off setting:
1. Press and hold “SET” / “ANGLE” key and enter MENU mode
2. Select “POWER” by “ZERO” and “HOLD” key, press “SET” key to enter Power mode