Configuring data logging options, Calibrating the hardware, Factory calibration – Measurement Computing USB-5201 User Manual

Page 9: Field-calibration

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USB-5201 User's Guide

Installing the USB-5201

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Configuring data logging options

The following data logging options are programmable with software.

 select the input channels to log
 set the data format
 set the start mode
 set up alarm conditions
 copy and convert saved binary files
 delete data files

All data logging options are stored on the USB-5201 in non-volatile memory in EEPROM, and are loaded on
power up.

Calibrating the hardware

Factory calibration

The Measurement Computing Manufacturing Test department performs the initial factory calibration. Return
the device to Measurement Computing Corporation when calibration is required. The recommended calibration
interval is one year.

Field-calibration

The USB-5201 supports field-calibration with InstaCal. Calibrate the device whenever the ambient temperature
changes by more than ±10 °C from the last self-calibration.

Allow the USB-5201 to operate for at least 30 minutes before calibrating.

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