mitutoyo digital calliper problem

[John RutzenParticipant @johnrutzen76569]

[John RutzenParticipant @johnrutzen76569]

Hi, I have a Mitutoyo digimatic calliper that I bought about 30 years ago. Recently it's stopped working much to my chagrin. I think it's a battery contact problem, it looks as if one of the contacts has broken. Does anyone know it it''s possible to get a replacement part please. It comes up with the message 'error 05'. It does work if I press the battery down. Thanks.

[David JuppParticipant @davidjupp51506]

Perhaps ask Mitutoyo 'Spare & Repairs' …

They have a UK facility (details on their web site), and I presume they will also have them in other major markets.

Their Japanese site claims to have parts lists available

Edited By David Jupp on 27/01/2020 10:55:42

[Michael GilliganParticipant @michaelgilligan61133]

I think it’s unlikely to be available as a spare, John … but it’s worth asking: **LINK**

https://www.mitutoyo.co.uk/en_gb/services-support/spares-and-repairs/

MichaelG.

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David was quicker

Edited By Michael Gilligan on 27/01/2020 10:52:01

[John RutzenParticipant @johnrutzen76569]

Thanks , I've chatted with them online and they say it's obsolete so no spares. Does anyone know where i could get a tiny contact to suit the LR44 battery?

[David JuppParticipant @davidjupp51506]

Check around on line for the error 05 problem. Some suggest dirt on the rack/sensor may be implicated.

Worth making sure the battery is good. If holding battery down works, then maybe some packing either above battery or below the lower contact might help…

[John RutzenParticipant @johnrutzen76569]

I've fixed it ! I found a very small stainless compression spring which I cut down and wound round under the contact. It provided just enough contact pressure and it worked. I don't know how long for but it was a contact problem.

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