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Tracer AV Installation Manual - Calibration 23
4.0 Calibration
The Tracer AV can be calibrated using the Zero and Units keys, EDP commands, or the Revolution ® configuration
utility. Each method consists of the following steps:
• Zero calibration
• Entering the test weight value
• Span calibration
• Optional rezero calibration for test weights
using hooks or other additional items.
Figure 4-1. Calibration (CALIBR) Menu
You can also use the default calibration feature, which utilizes a more user-friendly procedure; however, not all
options are available in default calibration.
Figure 4-2. Default Calibration (DEFCAL) Menu
4.1 Default Calibration
If you use a 500lb or 300lb scale, you can select it
from the
DEFCAL menu. This automatically uses the
settings shown in Table 4-1. for 500lbs or Table 4-2.
for 300lbs.
To calibrate the Tracer AV using the Zero and Units
keys, do the following:
1. Place the Tracer AV in setup mode
To enter setup mode, remove the setup switch
access screw on the
Tracer AV (See Figure 2-3
4). Once the screw is removed, use a small
screwdriver to press the setup switch. The
display changes to show the word
DEFCAL .
2. Remove all weight from the scale platform. If
your test weights require hooks or other
items, place them on the scale.
3. Press the Zero key to go to SELECT .
4. Press the Units key to go to zero calibration
( WZERO ).
5. Press the Zero key to calibrate zero. The
indicator displays *CAL* while calibration is in
progress. When complete, the A/D count for
the zero calibration is displayed. DO NOT
adjust this value after WSPAN has been set!
Press
Zero again to save the zero calibration
value and go to the next prompt ( WVAL ).
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
WZERO WV AL WSPAN
SETPNT PROGRM SERIAL CALIBR CONFIG FORMAT
REZERO
VERS
Zero
DEFCAL
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX SETPNT PROGRM SERIAL CALIBR CONFIG FORMAT VERS XXXXXXX DEFCAL
SELECT WV AL WSPAN WZERO
500lb
300lb
Primary 500lb x 1lb
Secondary 250kg x .5kg
SP1 Trip 50lb
SP2 Off
Digital Filter 8,8,8
Zero Tracking 3D
Table 4-1. 500lb scale settings
Primary 300lb x 1lb
Secondary 150kg x .5kg
SP1 Trip 50lb
SP2 Off
Digital Filter 8,8,8
Zero Tracking 3D
Table 4-2. 300lb scale settings