Rice Lake Digital/Diagnostic - iQube - Manual (Page 35)

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calibration. NOTE: Cal-Match calibration can
be canceled by pressing the CLEAR key.
6. Ensure scale is empty, then use the up and
down keys to select Corner Cal-Match (see
Figure 5-2 ) or Section Cal-Match . Press enter .
The iQUBE calculates the zero reference
point.
Figure 5-2. 920i Cal-Match Selection
7. The display now prompts Cal-Match Point 1 .
Place a test weight over the cell or section to
be tested, then press
enter . NOTE: It is not
n e c e s s a r y t o m e a s u r e t h e c e l l s i n a n y
particular order.
8. Once the iQUBE has read the cell, the 920i
display will show Cal-Match Point 2 . Move the
test weight to the next cell or section and
press
enter . Repeat until all cells have been
measured.
9. When the last cell has been measured, the
iQUBE automatically sets the load cell trim
factors. The 920i display shows Calibration
Complete .
10. Press up to return to the SCALES menu, or
press the Save and Exit softkey to exit setup
mode.
NOTE: Cal-Match calibration can be performed using
a vehicle as the test weight, but a smaller footprint and
heavier weight value will yield better results.
Mechanical characteristics of the scale may prevent
Cal-Match from automatically computing load cell
trim factors.
5.1.3 Manual Trim Factor Adjustment (Tweaking)
Section or corner trim factors can be manually
tweaked. When using the
iQUBE with a 920i indicator,
use the up or down navigation key to select the section
or corner to be adjusted, then use the Tweak – or Tweak
+ softkey to adjust the value. The displayed weight for
the scale system is shown at the bottom of the weight
column.
Tweaking can be performed following a Cal-Match
calibration or when replacing a load cell.
5.1.4 Final Calibration
The span and linear calibration displays provide a
Calibration softkey to perform a traditional calibration
for the selected point. Enter the weight value under
WVAL, then press the
Calibration softkey under
WSPAN for each platform. Continue under WLIN for
systems using linear calibration.
Trim factors displayed for sections or corners can be
manually tweaked up or down. The cell with the
lowest output is given a trim factor of 1.0000.
5.2 Revolution III Calibration
Cal-Match Calibration
With the iQUBE connected to a PC running the
Revolution III program, do the following:
1. From the Interactive menu, select Cal-Match
Load Cell Matching… (see Figure 5-3).
Figure 5-3. Cal-Match Load Cell Matching Display
2. Remove all weight from the scale platform.
Click on No Load . The word Transmitting is
displayed while the no-load values are
calculated. This process can last up to 45
seconds.
3. Enter the test weight value in the Calibration
Weight field. You are now ready to measure
the load cell outputs using the Cal-Match
procedure.
4. Place the test weight over the cell to be
measured. It is not necessary to measure the
cells in any particular order.
5. Click the first Measure box. As each cell is
completed the next cell becomes available for
measurement.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until all cells have been
measured.
7. Click Finish . Cal-Match automatically
calculates the load cell trim factors. These
normalized sensitivity values are displayed
for each cell in the platform.
8. Click Exit .