What are the parts of a digital angle gauge (digital protractor)?
What are the parts of a digital angle gauge
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On and off button |
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This button allows you to turn the digital protractor on or off (providing that a battery is installed, of course). | |||
LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) |
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This is the digital display where measurements (and some different modes) will be shown. | |||
Hold button |
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Holding down this button and keeping the protractor still allows you to stop the reading from changing further, until you press the button a second time. | |||
Zero button |
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Pressing in this button allows you to change the mode which the digital protractor is currently set to, changing it from “horizontal measurement mode” to “relative measurement mode”. | |||
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The user must be aware, however, that the different devices may well have different buttons and modes. It is best to refer to your product’s individual instructions for detailed instructions. | |||
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Some devices are fitted with magnets to allow them to stick to surfaces.
This may be useful for applications such as using an angle gauge to set the angle of a table saw. |
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Horizontal measurement mode |
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“Horizontal measurement mode” measures the angle from a horizontal surface. | |||
Relative measurement mode |
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“Relative measurement mode” allows the user to use any surface (of any angle) as the point from which measurements are taken. | |||
