SC Series Instruction Manual page 107
High-Level Input Channel12
12.4 Calibration Procedure
If you are not familiar with operating the instrument in the SETUP menu mode,
see “SETUP Menu mode” on page 23. A listing of all menu items is given in
“Setup Menu Reference” on page 157.
Step 1: Wire the transducer to the channel’s connector.
See “Wiring” on page 98 for details.
Step 2: Set the Excitation and Signal jumpers appropriate for the transducer,
amplifier or DC-DC LVDT.
See “Wiring” on page 98 and “Excitation and Signal Jumpers” on page 106.
Step 3: Enter the
CALIBRATION TYPE
.
There are two methods that can be used to calibrate the transducer to the
Input Channel. Each has advantages and disadvantages as described in
“
CALIBRATION TYPE
Menu Item” on page 113. It is important to know your
application in order to select the appropriate calibration type.
Step 4: Enter the
CALIBRATION DATA.
Otherwise, consult the Certificate of Calibration for the transducer when
entering information in the
CALIBRATION DATA
sub-menu.
Step 5: Perform the calibration.
Using the
CALIBRATE
menu item starts the calibration process. You will be
prompted to apply loads to the transducer as required.