Calibration – Sealey ADB06 User Manual

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the flow rate is updated every 0.7 seconds. consequently,

the display could be relatively unstable at lower flow rates.

the higher the flow rate, the more stable the displayed value.

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IMPORTANT! the flow rate is measured with reference to

the unit of measurement of the Partial. For this reason, in

case of the unit of measurement of the Partial and Total

being different, as in the example shown below, it should

be remembered that the indicated flow rate relates to the

unit of measurement of the partial. In the example shown,

the flow rate is expressed in Qts/min.

The word “Gal” remaining alongside the flow rate refers

to the register of the totals (Reset or non Reset) which

are again displayed when exiting from the flow rate reading

mode.

to return to “normal” mode, press the cAl key again. If one

of the two keys REsEt or cAl is accidentally pressed during

the count, this will have no effect.

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IMPORTANT! Even though in this mode they are not

displayed, both the Reset Total and the General Total (Total)

increase. their value can be checked after dispensing has

terminated, returning to “normal” mode, by quickly pressing

cAl.

5.4.1

Partial Reset

To reset the Partial Register, finish dispensing and wait for the

Remote Display to show a Flow Rate of 0.0 as indicated in

the illustration then quickly press REsEt.

6.1

Definitions

calibration factor or “k factor” :

Multiplication factor applied by the system to the electrical

pulses received, to transform these into measured fluid units.

FACTORY K FACTOR:

Factory-set default factor. It is equal to 1,000. this calibration

factor ensures utmost precision in the following operating

conditions:

Fluid diesel fuel

Temperature: 20°c

Flow rate: 5 - 35 ltr/min

Even after any changes have been made by the user, the

factory k factor can be restored by means of a simple

procedure.

uSER K FACTOR:

customized calibration factor, meaning modified by

calibration.

6.2

Why Calibrate

When operating close to extreme conditions, such as for

instance with fluids close to acceptable range extremes (like

diesel fuel at low temperatures) or in extreme flow rate

conditions (close to minimum or maximum acceptable

values), an on-site calibration may be required to suit the real

conditions in which the ADB02 is required to operate.

6.3

Calibration Procedure:

ADB02 permits making quick and precise electronic

calibration by changing the calibration factor (k factor).

there are 2 different ways of calibration:

1. on-site calibration, performed by means of a dispensing

operation.

2. Direct calibration, performed by directly changing the k

factor.

6. CALIbRATION

to enter the calibration phases it is necessary to press and

hold down the cAl button.

Why enter the calibration phases?

• to display the currently used calibration factor.

• Return to factory k factor after a previous calibration with

user k factor.

• change the calibration factor using one of the two previously

indicated procedures.

In calibration mode, the partial and total dispensed quantities

indicated on the display screen take on different meanings

according to the calibration procedure phase. During the

calibration, the ADB02 cannot perform any normal dispensing

operations. In calibration mode, the totals are not increased.

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WARNING! the ADB02 features a non-volatile memory. It

keeps the calibration and dispensing data stored even after

replacing new batteries or long periods of inactivity.

6.3.1

Display Of Current “K Factor” And Restoring “Factory K

Factor”

By pressing the cAl key while the

appliance is in standby, the display page

appears showing the current calibration

factor used.

If you are using ADB02 with “factory k

factor”, the display page shown in the

diagram will be displayed, with the

word “fact”.

If one “user k factor” has been set, the

calibration factor set by the user (in our

example 0.998) will be displayed. the

word “user” indicates a calibration factor

set by the user is being used.

the flow chart

alongside shows the

switchover logic

from one display

page to another.

In this condition, the

Reset key permits

switching from User

factor to Factory

factor.

to confirm the

choice of calibration

factor, quickly press

cAl while “User” or

“Fact” are displayed.

After the restart

cycle, the meter

uses the calibration

factor that has just

been confirmed.

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ATTENTION! When the Factory Factor is confirmed, the

old User factor is deleted from the memory.

6.3.2

In-field Calibration

this procedure calls for the fluid to be dispensed into a

graduated sample container in real operating conditions (flow

rate, viscosity, etc.) requiring maximum precision.

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WARNING! For correct ADB02 calibration, it is important to:

• completely eliminate air from the system before calibrating.

• Use a precise sample container with a capacity of not less

than 5 litres, featuring an accurate graduated indicator.

• Ensure calibration dispensing is done at a constant flow rate

equivalent to that of normal use, until the container is full.

DO NOT reduce the flow rate to reach the graduated area of

the container during the final dispensing stage (the correct

method during the final stages of sample container filling

consists in making short topups at normal flow rate).

• After dispensing, wait a few minutes to make sure any air

bubbles are eliminated from the sample container. only read

the Real value at the end of this stage, during which the

level in the container could drop.

• If necessary, carefully follow the procedure indicated in 5.4.

ADB06

Issue no: 1 - 19/06/13

Original Language Version

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