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Self test
NOTE: These tests are for diagnostic purposes only.
The self test function can only be entered by pressing the M+ or M- button whilst the battery is being inserted. If this should happen accidentally, either refit the battery or step through the function by pressing both M+ and M- buttons three times to enter 'Datum mode'.
LCD test
This test cycles round the LCD displaying each segment in turn.
Pressing the M+ button will display all LCD segments simultaneously.
Pressing the M- button will display the MIH software version number.
Press the M+ and M- buttons simultaneously to transfer to the encoder test.
![MIH - LCD test](/cmmsupport/knowledgebase/media/img/gen/e82fcbb8748442c59431fe635d9ce4e7.jpg)
Encoder test
The head should be locked during this test.
Any positional error within the A or B-axis encoders will be detected and displayed in the self test.
Press M+ and M- simultaneously to transfer to the battery test.
![MIH - encoder test](/cmmsupport/knowledgebase/media/img/gen/ceae893255ae40a6bdf40b581c004837.jpg)
Battery test
This function is used by Renishaw when setting the low battery indicator threshold.
To step through this function, press the M+ and M- buttons simultaneously to transfer to 'Datum mode'.
![MIH - battery test](/cmmsupport/knowledgebase/media/img/gen/9c0af8feab544b5fa8c0690dba092dff.jpg)