SPI 0-18” Digital Height Gage reading “Err” going up and down

_Kodak_ · Mar 16, 2020

As the title states. This problem happens when I crank the handle up at almost any speed, faster seems worse. I get Err and it will go away if I continue up or down. Does it sporadically doesn’t appear to be in the same spot. Any thoughts on DIY fix or how to verify what is causing it?

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Gordon B. Clarke · Mar 16, 2020

My first question is "How old is it?"

Second question "When did it start doing that?"

Luke.kerbey · Mar 17, 2020

My SPI calliper shows ERR when the battery is inserted awkwardly, so it could be a lose connection?

I may be wrong but does it show ERR-1 or ERR2, or just ERR? I think they have different meanings.

Eric M · Mar 17, 2020

It may mean that there's some contamination on the surface that is "read" by the electronics. Usually, a good wipedown with some alcohol will clean the oil/coolant/spooge, or whatever's on it.

_Kodak_ · Apr 7, 2020

Gordon B. Clarke said:
My first question is "How old is it?"

Second question "When did it start doing that?"

I think 3-5 years old and started within the last few months

Luke.kerbey said:
My SPI calliper shows ERR when the battery is inserted awkwardly, so it could be a lose connection?

I may be wrong but does it show ERR-1 or ERR2, or just ERR? I think they have different meanings.

just ERR

barbter said:
So if you go up/down really slow, it's okay?

It will still "ERR" but not as frequently.

Eric M said:
It may mean that there's some contamination on the surface that is "read" by the electronics. Usually, a good wipedown with some alcohol will clean the oil/coolant/spooge, or whatever's on it.

I will try that again

gustafson · Apr 7, 2020

My old miti 24 inch will do that

clean

new battery

if neither works

an appropriately sized hammer

ChipSplitter · Apr 7, 2020

Make sure you clean the encoder too. A speck of dirt could be messing with it somewhere.

_Kodak_ · Apr 28, 2020

Ok I’ve cleaned it with alcohol on both encoder and mag strip. I’m still getting Err code but now I notice the readout jumps to a random number at the same spot. Err seems to be way less now. still random on that part. Is it a heavy paper weight now? Can I buy a new mag strip?

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