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American Made Precision Measuring Products Since 1932

This versatile indicator is straightforward to use and includes easy-to-use advanced functions such as TIR, Preset, Tolerances, Ratio, and many more. “Made in the USA” with a patented absolute sensor, the VRS features long battery life, never loses position and does not over speed. Contains a built-in wireless short range radio which can be paired with the "Electronic Dial Indicator" App in the Apple Store or Google Play. A built-in long range wireless radio is optional.

VRS Indicator Features

  • Absolute Sensor – Never lose position (even when replacing batteries)
  • Long Battery Life – Approximate Hours: Casual Daily Use +10,000 Hours; Average Daily Use +6,000 Hours; Wireless Communication Use 1,000 Hours
  • Fast spindle speeds
  • Fixed Scale – More robust, reliable, & compact design than a moving scale
  • 3 Measuring Modes:
    1. INC (Incremental)
    2. PRESET (Change Zero Value)
    3. TIR (Total Indicator Reading) Scroll through TIR, Max, and Min Values
  • Large Display with ½” Tall Numbers
  • Dual Display (Analog and Numeric)
  • Off Button
  • Rotating Bezel 270 degrees
  • TOL (Tolerance) Program HI / LOW Values
  • Red (No G0) & Green (Go) LEDs for TOL (Tolerance) and DATA
  • Programmable Lock Functions 
  • IN mm Button – Change displayed units
  • Low Battery Warning Icon
  • + / - Travel Direction Changeable
  • Floating Zero
  • Resolution -Changeable
  • Programmable Ratio
  • Data Send Button
  • Data Cables USB, MTI (Digimatic), RS232
  • Data Output Modes USB, MTI (Digimatic), WEDGE (Keyboard-spreadsheet), RS232, CDI
  • 200 Data Measurements Stored in Indicator.
  • Built-In Wireless Short-Range Radio Module (standard equipment). Download “Electronic Dial Indicator” App in iOS and Android Stores.
  • Built-In MicroRidge Wireless Long-Range Radio Module (optional). MicroRidge Radio Receiver Sold Separately. Not available with Short Range Radio.
  • CALC software (optional) allows for measurement Formula & Lookup Tables to be downloaded into indicator.
  • NO RADIO-Available with no short range radio or no long range radio (optional) ON REQUEST  
  • NO RETURN SPRING -Available with no return spring  ON REQUEST  
  • 8MM STEM & M2.5 Spindle / Thread Points - Available with 8mm stem / M2.5 ON REQUEST  
  • Special Programming, special length stems, and other specials available on request
  • Comes Standard with Lug Back
  • Made In USA

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Wireless Short Range Radio Module (standard)

Model includes built-in Short Range Radio. Download Free Apple iOS or Android App.

.250"

RANGE/TRAVELRESOLUTION
(operator changeable)
ModelPRICE 
.250" .0001"/.002mm VRS2500pdf
$450.00
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.250" .00005"/.001mm VRS3500pdf
$450.00
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.600"

RANGE/TRAVELRESOLUTION
(operator changeable)
ModelPRICE 
.600" .0005"/.01mm VRS4600pdf
$450.00
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.600" .0001"/.002mm VRS2600pdf
$450.00
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.600" .00005"/.001mm VRS3600pdf
$460.00
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1.0"

RANGE/TRAVELRESOLUTION
(operator changeable)
ModelPRICE 
1.0" .0005"/.01mm VRS4110pdf
$460.00
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1.0" .0001"/.002mm VRS2110pdf
$460.00
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1.0" .00005"/.001mm VRS3110pdf
$470.00
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2.0"

RANGE/TRAVELRESOLUTION
(operator changeable)
ModelPRICE 
2.0" .001"/.02mm VRS1720pdf
$695.00
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2.0" .0005"/.01mm VRS4720pdf
$695.00
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2.0" .0001"/.002mm VRS2720pdf
$710.00
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2.0" .00005"/.001mm VRS3720
$725.00
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4.0"

RANGE/TRAVELRESOLUTION
(operator changeable)
ModelPRICE 
4.0" .001"/.02mm VRS1820pdf
$1,150.00
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4.0" .0005"/.01mm VRS4820pdf
$1,150.00
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4.0" .0001"/.002mm VRS2820pdf
$1,200.00
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4.0" .00005"/.001mm VRS3820
$1,250.00
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Wireless Long Range Radio Module (optional)

Model includes built-in MicroRidge Long Range Radio. PC USB Base Sold Separately.

Wireless firmware and setup programs:  www.microridge.com/wl_downloads.htmProduct updates program:  www.microridge.com/product_updates_prog.htmUsing CDI with MobileCollect Tech Note:  www.microridge.com/wl_users_guides.htm

.250"

RANGE/TRAVELRESOLUTION
(operator changeable)
ModelPRICE 
.250" .0001"/.002mm VRS2500-Rpdf
$575.00
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.250" .00005"/.001mm VRS3500-Rpdf
$575.00
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.600"

RANGE/TRAVELRESOLUTION
(operator changeable)
ModelPRICE 
.600" .0005"/.01mm VRS4600-Rpdf
$575.00
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.600" .0001"/.002mm VRS2600-Rpdf
$575.00
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.600" .00005"/.001mm VRS3600-Rpdf
$585.00
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1.0"

RANGE/TRAVELRESOLUTION
(operator changeable)
ModelPRICE 
1.0" .0005"/.01mm VRS4110-Rpdf
$585.00
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1.0" .0001"/.002mm VRS2110-Rpdf
$585.00
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1.0" .00005"/.001mm VRS3110-Rpdf
$595.00
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2.0"

RANGE/TRAVELRESOLUTION
(operator changeable)
ModelPRICE 
2.0" .001"/.02mm VRS1720-Rpdf
$810.00
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2.0" .0005"/.01mm VRS4720-Rpdf
$810.00
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2.0" .0001"/.002mm VRS2720-Rpdf
$835.00
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2.0" .00005"/.001mm VRS3720-R
$850.00
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4.0"

RANGE/TRAVELRESOLUTION
(operator changeable)
ModelPRICE 
4.0" .001"/.02mm VRS1820-Rpdf
$1,285.00
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4.0" .0005"/.01mm VRS4820-Rpdf
$1,285.00
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4.0" .0001"/.002mm VRS2820-Rpdf
$1,335.00
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4.0" .000050"/.001mm VRS3820-R
$1,350.00
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