Omni-Gap Hardware Manual

FW 1.020

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+1-734-302-7488
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 1. Overview
The INORA Omni-Gap is a convenient measurement tool for engineers, repair specialists, and line
workers that can measure automotive primary door seals, secondary door seals, and hard to reach
places that require precision feedback to the user. The Omni-Gap will save both time and money while
making troubleshooting appear simpler than ever.

2. Handheld unit features

2 x 16 alphanumeric display with adjustable backlight
USB charging and data transfer
64Mbit memory chip (about 8Mbyte)
Remaining battery % and Charge status indicator (orange = charging, green = fully charged)
Red power indicator (when plugged into a valid power source)
Approximately 15 hours of continuous use on a single charge
Compatible with standard INORA WISEgap sensors.
Up to 120 measurement points per set
Up to 30,000 measurement sets that can be saved

3. Sensor Technology
Metal Spring with Strain Gauge applied, used in a Wheatstone Bridge

Accuracy: +/- 0.1 mm

Measurement Range: 10 mm

Gap Range: from 5 mm up, + size of optional shims

30x9x5 Spherical Sensor on Left, 30x15x5 Linear Sensor on Right

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Each Omni-Gap sensors comes with a 48 ar probe (please specify
when ordering). Shims can be applied to extend the measurement range to fit within your designed
measurement gap.

Standard Shims: 2.5 mm, 5.0 mm.

Optional Shims: 7.5 mm, 10mm, 2.5 mm Decklid (vertical flange, e.g. lift gate, hood, trunk...)

Customized Shims or Adapters to fit any surface to surface condition can be applied

4. Charging your Omni-Gap

To Charge your handheld simply plug in your USB A-mini B cable to a computer or USB wall adaptor.

LED indicator status

RED = valid power source

Orange = Battery is charging
Green = Battery is fully charged

Note
Approximately 15 hours of continuous use on a single charge
Full Charge from dead batteries can take up to 3 hours.
Measurements can be taken while the Omni-Gap is plugged in and charging

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 5. Menu Overview

Main Set:30000 P120 ^

Browse Data -> B -5.5 mm v

Main <- Main Shim Size *

Settings -> Shim Size -> 0.00 mm

<- Main Connect to

Comm Mode -> Computer

<- Main Battery ->

Battery -> 100 %

<- Main Zero Sensor * ^

Zero Sensor -> 10.00 mm v

<- Main FW 1.0014

About -> SN 110701234

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Measuring
Notes:

Live view is indicated by the star (*) in front of the measurement.

The number of points per set will need to be set in the Omni-Gap Desktop Software (default is
one measurement point per set)

Entering Measurement Mode:

MAIN SET 00001 P001

Measure -> * 13.00mm

Live readings will start upon entering measurement mode and continuously display the values on the
screen to the user.

Button actions in measurement mode:

Left: Return to main menu

MAIN SET 00001 P001

Measure -> * 13.00mm

Right: Prompt user to save the measurement for the displayed point number in the current
measurement set. If the user chooses to save the measurement by pressing the UP button, the point
number will automatically increment until the set is complete (then a new set will begin) and live
readings will resume, otherwise if the user presses the Down button the point number will remain the
same and live readings will resume.

SET 00001 P002

* 13.00mm

SET 00001 P001 13.00 mm Save?

* 13.00mm UP=YES, Down=NO

SET 00001 P001

* 13.00mm
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Up/Down: cycle through all the points, when at first point go to the end of the list, e.g. the next
point to measure. Allow the option for the user to overwrite a value in the measurement set for the
point number displayed (if a value already exists in the set)

SET 00001 P001

SET 00001 P011
* 13.00mm
* 13.00mm

SET 00001 P010 OVERWRITE DATA?

* 13.40mm UP=YES, Down=NO

SET 00001 P0010

* 13.00mm

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Browse Data
Entering Browse Data Mode:

MAIN SET 00001 P001 ^

Browse Data -> 13.00mm v

Button actions in Browse data mode:

Left: Return to main menu

MAIN SET 00001 P001 ^

Measure -> 13.00mm v

Right: None.

Up/Down: cycle through all the points in each measurement set looping around to the first/last
saved measurement set

SET 00001 P001 ^

13.00mm v

SET 00001 P010 ^

13.40mm v

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Shim Size
Notes:

The available shim sizes should be stored on the memory chip and programmable from the
desktop software.
The current shim size being used will be the first shim displayed.
Negative shim sizes are allowed in case of embedded sensors

MAIN <- Main Shim Size * ^

Settings Shim Size -> 2.50 mm v

<- Main Shim Size * ^

Shim Size -> 5.00 mm v

Button actions in Shim Size menu:

Left: Save selected value and Return to Settings Menu

Right: None.

Up/Down: Cycle through the different shim sizes.

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Comm Mode
Notes
Communication Mode is needed to allow the Omni-Gap desktop software to setup, download
data, and communicate with the Omni-Gap.

MAIN <- Main Connect To

Settings Comm Mode -> Computer

Button actions in Comm mode:

Left: Return to Settings Menu.

Right: None.

Up/Down: None.

Battery
Notes
The battery value will be displayed in increments of 5%.
Measurements will not be possible when the battery charge is < 10%

MAIN <- Main Battery 50%

Settings Battery ->

Button actions in Battery menu:

Left: Return to Settings Menu.

Right: None.

Up/Down: None.

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Zero Sensor
Notes
Zeroing the sensor will created a linear offset of the measured values. This is NOT a Calibration!

MAIN <- Main Place Sensor in

Settings Zero Sensor -> 10.0 mm Gap ->

<- Main Place Sensor in

Zero Sensor -> 10.0 mm Gap ->

Button actions in Zero Sensor menu:

Left: Return to Settings Menu.

Right: Prompts user to place sensor in the displayed measurement gap and requires the user to press
the right button again before a measurement is taken (to determine the offset value), then the user is
returned to the Settings menu.

Up/Down: Cycle through the different zeroing gap values.

About
Notes
The about menu listssimple hardware information only.

MAIN <- Main FW: 1.0007

Settings About -> S/N: 110700125

Button actions in About menu:

Left: Return to Settings Menu.

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Right: None.

Up/Down: None.

6. Downloading Data over USB

Connect the handheld to the computer using a USB-A to mini-B cable and start the Omni-Gap Desktop
software. Next click on the Download data button on the main screen of the desktop software. Once
data is downloaded the user can view the data within the software and can export the data so that it
can be used in other software packages.

7. Updating the Omni-Gap

The Omni-Gap can be updated using the Omni-Gap Desktop software.

8. Sensor Calibration
The Calibration software (sold separately) can be used for an unlimited number of Omni-Gap units and
can be used for with 3rd party reference tools with user defined nominals.

To Calibrate the Omni-Gap unit simply connect the handheld to the computer using a USB-A to mini-B
cable and start the Omni-Gap Calibration software, place the Omni-Gap into Comm Mode and follow
the on screen instructions.

The INORA gauge block conforms to the ISO 10360-2 standard.

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 9. Temperature Ratings

Omni-Gap Handheld: -5° C to 60° C

Sensor: -20° C to 105° C

10. Troubleshooting
How do I add or delete shims?
Shims can be added or deleted using the Omni-Gap Desktop software.

Can I calibrate the sensor without using a computer?

No. The calibration of the sensor can only be done using the Omni-Gap Calibration software.

How long does it take to charge the batteries?

The batteries can take up to 3 hours to fully charge.

Can I take measurements while charging?

Yes.

How do I update the firmware?

The firmware can be updated using the Omni-Gap Desktop software and a provided update file.

How to revert back to factory settings?

The Omni-Gap can be set back to factory settings using the Omni-Gap Desktop Software and

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Ann Arbor, MI USA
+1-734-302-7488
www.inora.com