BEAM and Sparx Edge Checker Readings Don't MatchUpdated a year ago
BEAM measurements should match the Sparx manual edge checker measurements.
If you are using a manual edge checker other than Sparx, we cannot guarantee its measurements are accurate to compare to BEAM.
When getting differing results, first check BEAM's orange tilt bar. Please make sure it is not scratched and it is clean. Next, test the BEAM with the Zero Reference Gauge to ensure the reading is in the “Green Zone.”
If the BEAM zero gauge reading is accurate, the BEAM should be giving correct readings.
If the BEAM zero gauge reading is not in the “Green Zone,” please recalibrate your BEAM:
Please note, that there are many variables in “traditional” edge checkers that could be causing a false reading. In most cases if you are getting differing results between BEAM and a traditional edge checker, it will be the traditional edge checker that is providing inaccurate readings – not BEAM.
How do the BEAM LED’s correspond to the lines on a traditional Edge Checker?
The below chart shows what the various colors that are displayed on the BEAM and how those colors would correspond to a traditional edge checker. Please note that you can get the actual numerical value of the BEAM reading by using the Sparx Hockey app.
A quick reference guide is that every ½ of a line on a traditional edge checker corresponds to a .001 value on the BEAM.
Original Edge Checker | BEAM LEDS |
Lines | Delta Height [inch] |
0 up 0 down | 0.000 |
1/2 up 1/2 down | 0.001 |
1 up 1 down | 0.002 |
1.5 up 1.5 down | 0.003 |
2 up 2 down | 0.004 |
2.5 up 2.5 down | 0.005 |
3 up 3 down | 0.006 |