Where is the index for the readings. I understand degrees above and minutes below; but aligned with what?
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I went to you tube and looked at the videos there to learn how to use the item.
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While looking thru the site, line up the mirrors by moving the vernier handle until you see the celestial body (moon, sun, or star) sitting just on the horizon.
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The Mark III Marine Sextant uses a Vernier scale to provide the reading on the degrees and minutes (see on wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vernier_scale). Thus, the upper scale provides the measurement for the degrees, indicated by the first mark on the left on the lower scale. The minutes will be read in the lower scale where the upper and lower marks in both scales are best aligned
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Please watch the video to set date/time and how to take best readings http://www.goo.gl/hm98es
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My 505A-7 was shipped on the 8/04/14. On the box there was a label about being laser engraved for accuracy. The numbers and degrees marks are raised above the surface of the metal ( I would say less that a .001 of an inch) for you can feel them. In other words the surface is not smooth like the information on the legs. The information on the legs looks to be printed for the surface is very smooth. This tool is very accurate, I've check it with several of my other degree measuring tools.
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When I compare Brix reading with Refractometer vs a Hydrometer they are within 1 degree of Brix.
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Put both hands on the sensor rod, hold them firmly but not too hard, try to hold steady not moving or shaking, it should give you a reading in about 20 seconds. But usually not correct one, wait for the second reading, it will be more accurate, after third one, should be good.
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YES -- mine reads CONSISTENTLY 15 to 20 points higher than at my doctor's office or on my old monitor. I hate it and am returning it!!!
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Leigh Cote accurately answered your question; "the display window is angled up at a 25 degree angle for easy reading." The keyboard is set flat.
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It's about 6" diagonally and each of the numerals is over an inch high. It's quite easy to read as long as you have it in a place with enough light. Given where I use it (in a basement monitoring temperature and humidity inside a small refrigerator), I sometimes have to grab a flashlight to shine on it.
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The thermometer measures in degrees Fahrenheit. Each mark on the circle is 2 degrees, but there is enough space that I feel comfortable enough reading it to an accuracy of 1 degree. The unit's overall accuracy to "official" temperatures is within a degree. At very cold temperatures (below freezing), it seems to read about a degree higher than official/digital temperatures, but I honestly think that's because there is some small amount of heat leaving the house to cause it to read a little higher. I do not notice it to read cooler than actual during summer time. Honestly, I really like this and I'm seriously thinking of getting another to put outside my bedroom window.
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On the top of the photo displayed (which you cannot see) there is an analog dial. It is calibrated from 1-10 and a swinging pointer indicates the moisture reading ( from 1-10). There are words indicating what the reading means such as dry, medium dry wet etc. I find it easy to read.
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I've had an issue with this also since the meter doesn't stop to take the reading. I place my hands on the handles and stop pedaling. the first reading is always high, and after about 30 seconds or so starts to go down. I usually go by the second or third number down. I think that's about as close as you can get -- just make sure you stop pedaling when you take the reading.
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From the readings I have found the recommendation is to install them at 70 degrees or higher. Just what I've seen.
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The device is pretty straight forward. It essentially works like an egg timer so the degree per time would be fixed. The side has markings in 15 minute increments with a set degree for that time ie. 15min/90 degrees, 30min/180 degrees, 45min/270 degrees and 60min/360 degrees. You could go in between those markings but you would be guessing at that. Hope this helps.
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Is the 5 there when you zero it? Mine has the 5 too, but only when the measurement is between tenths which is quite often as that is a very small amount and the device is very sensitive. It means 5/100 of a degree or 1.05 for 1 and 5/100 of a degree. The specs say its resolution is 0.05 degrees. So it would not measure 0.04 or 0.06, just increments 0.05.
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I love my Elite 7, have updated software several times. Bought the gold but have found the Insight maps covered more of my local lakes. The only issue I've found is the coordinates are degree/minutes but some of my paper maps are degree/minutes/seconds. Remedy divide seconds by 60 then replace the seconds with a decimal and that number. I've written the new coordinates on my maps for my old weigh points.
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It is consistent +/- 0.3 degrees.... There are variables of the user technique and subject. For example, I've had patients take off a hat and it reads at least a degree or two higher than it will only 30 seconds later. Also, distance from skin is a factor. You must consider too that body temperature, while remaining within a narrow homeostatic range, does vary itself from moment to moment. What I will say is that this meter INVARIABLY detects elevated temperatures and fever.
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No send it back it is not accurate took mine to Dr . App. Big difference in reading.