E--05 (or E-05 ) Device Type: Absolute Digimatic Calipers (e.g., 500 series, 5000 series) Severity: High (Device disabled until resolved) Nature of Fault: Absolute Origin Lost / Encoder Signal Failure
: On older units, repeated use can wear down the protective finish on the circuit board, leading to shorts. Steps to Fix Error E--05 E--05 error on a Digimatic caliper? - Practical Machinist
With the firmware updated, John's Mitutoyo caliper was back in working order. He was relieved to have resolved the issue and was impressed by the support he received from Mitutoyo. He realized that even though the error code E-05 was not well-documented, the company's customer support team was knowledgeable and willing to help.