2900 and W2900 Indicators

November 10, 2022
Enhanced, Highly Accurate Electronic Indicators

The L.S. Starrett Company, a leading global manufacturer of precision measuring tools and gages, metrology systems and more, has introduced a new line of full-featured Electronic Digital Indicators, an enhanced version of its 2900 series. The new Indicators including 2900 electronic, and W2900 electronic wireless models are made in the U.S.A., feature true absolute sensor technology that minimizes the chance of data loss, glass scales, high accuracy to +/-.00005” and IP67 protection from hostile shop environments including coolant, chips and dirt. The indicators are also now available in fully wireless models, a newly designed 4” (100 mm) inch range model, and all indicators feature rechargeable batteries.

“Our new line of over 40 new electronic indicator models provides the utmost in features, accuracy and reliability with true absolute sensor technology,” said Tim Cucchi, Starrett Product Manager - Precision Hand Tools. “And they are made right here in Athol, Massachusetts to renowned Starrett quality standards.”

Starrett 2900 and W2900 Indicators offer users a choice of features from basic to advanced or selectable resolution, and all models feature data output for statistical process control (SPC).

The indicators have an intuitive design and layout that is easy to learn and use, in addition to positive, tactile-feel button activation and a large, easy to read LCD display. Selectable resolution models, fixed ratio measurement systems, one micron resolution and metric-only versions are also available. Models feature long battery life, but are also rechargeable, have origin set and zero set, counting direction switching (±), true absolute sensor technology in 2900-1 and 2900-6 models, are compatible with 25 series indicator backs, and all indicators are CE compliant.

Starrett 2900 Series Indicators are equipped with RS232 output and compatible with 2900 SCM, SCU and SCKB cables, while Starrett W2900 Series Indicators, which have all the same features and capabilities of the 2900 series, are fully wireless and equipped to send data for SPC analysis at the push of a button with no cables required. Both the 2900 and W2900 series are available in ½ “, 1”, 2” ranges and new 4” range models, inch-metric models in 1/2", 1", 2" (12 mm, 25 mm and 50 mm) and metric only models in 12 mm, 25 mm and 50 mm ranges.

Starrett 2900 Series Indicators are ideal for use with industry data collection devices and systems such as Starrett DataSure® 4.0, the most scalable, secure, robust data acquisition solution with unprecedented range and capabilities and for leveraging data for SPC and Industry 4.0 applications.

Related Glossary Terms

  • coolant

    coolant

    Fluid that reduces temperature buildup at the tool/workpiece interface during machining. Normally takes the form of a liquid such as soluble or chemical mixtures (semisynthetic, synthetic) but can be pressurized air or other gas. Because of water’s ability to absorb great quantities of heat, it is widely used as a coolant and vehicle for various cutting compounds, with the water-to-compound ratio varying with the machining task. See cutting fluid; semisynthetic cutting fluid; soluble-oil cutting fluid; synthetic cutting fluid.

  • metrology

    metrology

    Science of measurement; the principles on which precision machining, quality control and inspection are based. See precision machining, measurement.

  • micron

    micron

    Measure of length that is equal to one-millionth of a meter.

  • process control

    process control

    Method of monitoring a process. Relates to electronic hardware and instrumentation used in automated process control. See in-process gaging, inspection; SPC, statistical process control.

  • statistical process control ( SPC)

    statistical process control ( SPC)

    Statistical techniques to measure and analyze the extent to which a process deviates from a set standard.

  • statistical process control ( SPC)2

    statistical process control ( SPC)

    Statistical techniques to measure and analyze the extent to which a process deviates from a set standard.