Adjustment of zero point / span – WIKA GCS-1 User Manual

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WIKA operating instructions gas cylinder scale model GCS-1

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11145676.05 11/2011 GB/D/F/E

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After the adjustment, check that the system is functioning correctly.

Recommended recalibration cycle: 1 year

7. Adjustment of zero point / span

Preparation

In order to access the zero point and span potentiometers, unscrew the protective

cap using a screwdriver (see figure A).

Introduce a reference mass which is at least 3 x as accurate as the given accuracy.

Zero point

Remove the load from the gas cylinder scale.

By adjusting the signal to 4 mA, the zero point can be set (see figure B).

Span

Set the span by loading the scale with the appropriate reference mass and adjusting

the signal to 20 mA.

Check the zero point.

If the zero point is not right, repeat the procedure.

Screw the sealing cap with seal back in, in order to close the potentiometer entry.

7. Adjustment of zero point / span

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