Digi Pas DWL3000XY 2-Axis High Precision Digital Machinist Level Installation Guide
- June 9, 2024
- Digi-Pas
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Digi Pas DWL3000XY 2-Axis High Precision Digital Machinist Level
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
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DEVICE OVERVIEW
Technical Specification
DWL-3000XY | DWL-3500XY | |
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Measuring Range | 0° ~ ±90.00° (Single-Axis) |
0° ~ ±15.00° (Dual-Axis)
| 0° ~ ±20.000° (Single-Axis)
0° ~ ±10.000° (Dual-Axis)
Resolution & Repeat- ability| | 0.001°
(20 μm/M)
(0.0002 in/feet)
Accuracy| ± 0.01° at 0° to 10.00°
± 0.03° at other angles
| ± 0.001° at 0° to 2.000°
± 0.003° at other angles
Display| Color TFT LCD
Power Supply*| 4 x AAA 1.5V Batteries / USB
Connectivity| USB 2.0 Cable (≤ 5 metre) Bluetooth (≤30 metre) (Optional)
Material| PC ABS / Aluminium| PC ABS / Cast Iron
Operating Temperature| -10°C to +50°C
Dimension| 188mm x 62mm x 37mm
Weight (Approx.)| 580g| 1100g
Cross Axis Error| Negligible (± 0.0025°)| Negligible (± 0.00025°)
PC SYNC Software| Basic Edition Professional Edition (Optional)
Vibrometer| 2.0g
User Self Calibration| Yes
Table 1. Technical specification of DWL3000XY & DWL3500XY
Notes
- Product specification and appearance are subject to change for product improvement without prior notice.
- Alternative power can be obtained from External USB Power Source.
- Product performance to specification complies with accredited Calibration & Test Providers in USA, Japan, UK, and Germany to conform with NIST, JIS, UKAS & DIN under the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA). For more information, please visit “www.digipas.com”.
Figure 1. Overview of the Machinist Level
- Buzzer sound alert
- LCD Colour graphic digital display
- Battery Compartment of 4 x “AAA” size 1.5V bat-teries
- Power / Exit Main Menu button
- USB port
- CAL button
- HOLD / Right Scroll button
- Base
- UNIT / Left Scroll button
- MODE / Select button
LCD Display Overview
Single Axis Mode
Single Axis Display DWL-3000XY & DWL-3500XY
- Sound Alert
- Digital Reading
- Battery Level
- Measurement Unit
Dual Axis Mode
Figure 3. Dual Axis Display of DWL3500XY
- Horizontal (X) Axis Digital Reading
- Sound Alert
- Battery Level
- Measurement Units
- Micrometer
- Vertical (Y) Axis Digital Reading
Dual Axis Mode
Figure 4. Main menu display DWL3000XY & DWL3500XY Bluetooth version
Main Menu Icon Features
- ABSOLUTE LEVEL
- Enable user to ensure each measurement reading is in accordance to maximum device accuracy specified.
- ALTERNATE ZERO
- Enable user to measure relative angles at a common plane with respect to a reference angle. Set any angle to 0.00° as a reference.
- SETTING MENU
- Enable user to modify various parameters of the device.
- VIBRO METER
- Enables user to obtain real-time continuous vibration measurements displayed in line graph.
- This feature is only applicable to Bluetooth device.
- ANGLE METER
- Enables user to obtain real-time continuous angle measurements displayed in line graph.
- This feature is only applicable to Bluetooth device.
- SYNC MENU
- Enables user to select the connectivity (USB/Bluetooth) with a computer installed with PC Sync Software.
- This feature is only applicable to Bluetooth device.
- HELP MENU
- Enable user to have a quick and easy reference on Device’s button configuration.
- For Bluetooth device, the HELP icon is represented as instead.
List of Items
Item No. | Description | Quantity |
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1 | DWL 3000XY Precision Digital Level | 1 Unit |
2 | Certificate of calibration | 1 Set |
3 | AAA batteries | 4 Pcs |
4 | USB 2.0 cable (3 Meters) | 1 Pc |
5 | Basic PC Sync Software | 1 Pc |
6 | M5 Domed screw | 3 Pcs |
Table 2. List of items included in DWL-3000XY product package
Item No. | Description | Quantity |
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1 | DWL 3500XY Precision Digital Level | 1 Unit |
2 | Certificate of calibration | 1 Set |
3 | AAA batteries | 4 Pcs |
4 | USB 2.0 cable (3 Meters) | 1 Pc |
5 | Basic PC Sync Software | 1 Pc |
6 | M5 Domed screw | 3 Pcs |
OPERATION PROCEDURE
Initialization
- Insert 4 pieces of “AAA” batteries into the battery compartment and press ON/OFF button. Alternatively, insert USB power source to the USB Port to power up the de-vice. Take note that the device performance might be affected when poorly regu-lated USB power source is used. warning: Please ensure batteries are inserted incorrect polarity direction for a device to work.
- Initial Setup screen pops up. Press ON/OFF button to scroll up or MODE button to scroll down for selecting ‘’Default Units’’. For DWL-3500XY it is required to select ‘’Cur-rent Device Location’’, Select the nearest option when your location is not avail-able in the default list. Scroll to select ‘’Done’’ to continue.
- Allow sufficient time for device to warm up and stabilise after turning on the device.
- Device ready to use.
For maximum accuracy, perform calibration (refer to APPENDIX: User Calibration) or Absolute Level (refer to Chapter 4: Absolute Level for more details) before measurement.The calibration tutorial video is available on the Digipas website, please visit the following link: https://www.digipas.com/support/video.php
Mounting Device On Fixture or Work Piece
- The two threaded holes are provided for mounting the device onto user-defined fixtures/machinery.
- To mount the device onto user’s defined fixture or work piece. Remove both the set screw (M5), then replace with appropriate type of screws specified by user.
Single Axis & Dual Axis Mode Interface
To change display reading value from X to Y axis or vice versa. Turn the
device vertically and the display screen will automatically change from
metered into “Target Ball“ or “Bull Eye“(refer to Sub-chapter 1.3: LED Display
Overview for more details).
warning: Please ensure the contact surfaces of the device and measuring plane are clean and free from dust particles.
The device is able to auto detect its position is single axis position or dual-axis.
Absolute Level Mode
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Place the device on the surface to be measured. Press “MODE” button to start the measurement and wait until the loading bar is full.
warning: Please ensure the contact surfaces of the device and measuring plane are clean and free from dust particles. -
Turn the device 180° and press MODE button again to start the measurement.
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Turn the device 180° and press MODE button again to start the measurement.
Alternate Zero Mode
Place the digital level on the surface to be measured. Press “MODE” button to
set the angle to 0° as a reference.
warning: Please ensure the contact surfaces of the device and measuring plane are clean and free from dust particles.
Single Axis Position: The ALT.Z logo is shown to indicate that the device is in Alternate Zero mode. A reference line is displayed to indicate the angle. Dual Axis Position: The ALT.Z logo is shown to indicate the device is in the Alternate Zero mode. A reference crosshair is displayed to indicate the real angle.
SYNC Menu Mod
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The status bar indicates current selected mode as Bluetooth then press “MODE” button. To change to USB mode, scroll the ‘Left’ button.
WARNING: Bluetooth only available on DWL-3000 & DWL-3500 bluetooth version device. -
Reboot the device by turning off the device and then turn on the device again to activate the new setting.
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Once Bluetooth mode is activated, the icon will display on the single and dual- axis mode screen display.
Angle Meter Mode
Place the digital level on the surface to be measured.
WARNING: Please ensure the contact surfaces of the device and measuring plane are clean and free from dust particles.
- The Angle Meter displays real-time continuous angle measurements in line graph.
- User may “freeze” the screen by pressing the HOLD button. The the screen is paused. To resume operation, press the hold button once.
Vibro Meter Mode
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Place the device on the surface to be measured. Press Auto Set button to set the line graph to the centre of display.
WARNING: Please ensure the contact surfaces of the device and measuring plane are clean and free from dust particles. -
When the device detect the vibration, the relative magnitude (g) is shown on the graph.
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To change the scale and speed of the line graph, press the scale selection button or the speed selection button accordingly.
Setting Menu
Menu | Description |
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Auto Off | To set automatic power off according to user defined time period. |
Auto Dim | To set automatic dim according to user defined time period. |
Units | To change the measuring unit (Degree, mm/M, In/FT). |
Buzzer | To turn on/off the device buzzer. |
Display Brightness | To set LCD brightness according to user defined level. |
STORAGE AND CLEANING
Storage
- Keep the device in the equipment box and maintain the storage temperature within -20°C to 60°C or -4°F to 140°F.
- When the device is not in used, the batteries are to be removed from the device.
Cleaning
- Keep the device dry and clean. Remove any moisture or dirt with a soft dry cloth before measurement to obtain the maximum accuracy. Do not use harsh chemicals, strong detergents or cleaning solvent to clean the device.
- Do not submerge device in liquid while cleaning.
WARRANTY
Digi-Pas® 2-Axis High Precision Digital level is warranted to the original purchaser to be free from defects in workmanship and material. JSB Tech will, at its option, repair or replace any defective part which may malfunction under normal and proper use within a period of 2 (two) years from the date of purchase. The forgoing warranty shall not ap-ply to defects resulting from misuse, abuse, assignment, or transfer by the Buyer. Buyer-supplied software or interfacing, unauthorized modification or operation outside of environment specifications for the product. JSB Tech does not warrant that the op-eration of instrument software, or firmware, will be uninterrupted or error free. The ex-clusive remedy under any and all warrants and guarantees, expressed herein, and we shall not be liable for damages from loss or delay of equipment uses, consequential, or incidental damage. No other Warranty is expressed or implied. JSB Tech specifically dis-claims the implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall DIGIPAS TECHNOLOGIES, INC., (hereinafter, “the Company”) be liable to you or any third party for any indirect, special, incidental, exemplary or consequential damages of any kind resulting from any breach of warranty or from the performance or use of the product. This includes without limitation: property damage, loss of value of the product or any third party products that are used with the product, or loss of use of the product or any third party products that are used with the product, even if the Company has been advised of the possibility of such loss or damages. The Company’s total cumu-lative liability arising from or related to the product, whether in contract, tort (including negligence) or otherwise, shall not exceed the amount actually paid by you for the prod-uct. Some states and/or jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. If any limitation of liability shall be deemed invalid by any applicable law, then the limitations of liability set forth above shall apply to the maximum extent permitted under applicable law.
APPENDIX: USER CALIBRATION
Calibration Instruments:
DWL3000XY | DWL3500XY | |
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Granite Table | Grade AA (Levelled to ≤10 arcsec) | Grade AA (Levelled to ≤1.0 |
arcsec)
Master Square| Flatness : ≤ 2.0μm Perpendicularity: ≤ 2.0μm
Parallelism: ≤ 2.0μm
| Not Required
Number of Calibration Steps| 8| 4
- Allow sufficient time for device to warm up and stabilise after turning on the device.
- Hold the device firmly and do not move the device during calibration process.
DWL-3000XY Calibration Procedure
Calibration tutorial video available on Digipas website, please visit the following link: https://www.digipas.com/support/video.php
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Power off the device. Press and hold the CAL button while concurrently press the ON/OFF button to get into calibration mode. “Calibration 1” will be shown on display screen.
Place the device to Position 1. Press the MODE but-ton once and wait until the countdown reach “0”, the LCD screen displays “Calibration 2”. -
Turn the device 180° to Position 2. Press the MODE button again to start the calibration at “Position 2” and wait until the countdown reach “0”, the LCD screen displays “Calibration 3”.
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Place the device 90° on the side of Master Square as shown in Position 3. Hold the device firmly and do not move the device during each count down period. Press the MODE button again to start the calibration and wait until the countdown reach “0”, the LCD screen displays “Calibration 4”.
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Turn the device 180° and place on the opposite side of the master square as shown in Position 4. Hold the device firmly and do not move the device during each count down period. Press the MODE button again to start the calibration and wait until the countdown reach “0”, the LCD screen displays “Calibration 5”.
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Rotate the device 180° as shown Position 5. Hold the device firmly and do not move the device during each count down period. Press the MODE button again to start the calibration and wait until the countdown reach “0”, the LCD screen displays “Calibration 6”.
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Turn the device 180° and place on the opposite side of the master square as shown in Position 6. Hold the device firmly and do not move the device during each count down period. Press the MODE button again to start the calibration and wait until the countdown reach “0”, the LCD screen displays “Calibration 7”.
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Place the device to Position 7. Press the MODE but-ton once and wait until the countdown reach “0”, the LCD screen displays “Calibration 8”.
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Turn the device 180° to Position 8. Press the MODE button again and wait until the countdown reach “0”, the LCD screen will switch to measuring mode once calibration is completed.
Calibration tutorial video available on Digipas website, please visit the following link: https://www.digipas.com/support/video.php
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Power off the device. Press and hold the CAL button while concurrently press the ON/OFF button to get into calibration mode. “Calibration 1” will be shown on display screen.
Place the device to Position 1. Press the MODE but-ton once and wait until the countdown reach “0”, the LCD screen displays “Calibration 2”. -
Turn the device 180° to Position 2. Press the MODE button again to start the calibration at “Position 2” and wait until the countdown reach “0”, the LCD screen displays “Calibration 3”.
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Place the device to Position 3. Press the MODE but- ton once and wait until the countdown reach “0”, the LCD screen displays “Calibration 4”.
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Turn the device 180° to Position 4. Press the MODE button again and wait until the countdown reach “0”, the LCD screen will switch to measuring mode once calibration is completed.
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