Advantech MIC-3716, Manual

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5. Calibration
5.1 Overview
This chapter provides a brief overview on MIC-3716 calibration.
Regular calibration checks are important to maintain accuracy in data
acquisition and control applications. We provide calibration programs
and utilities on the companion CD-ROM to assist you in A/D and D/A
calibration.
Note:
If you installed the program to another directory, you can find these
programs in the corresponding subfolders in your destination directory.
The MIC-3716 has been calibrated at the factory for initial use.
However, a calibration of the analog input and the analog output
functions every six months is recommended.
These calibration programs make calibration an easy job. With a
variety of prompts and graphic displays, these programs will lead you
through the calibration and setup procedures, showing you all the
correct settings and adjustments.
To perform a satisfactory calibration, you will need a 4½ -digit digital
multi-meter, and a voltage calibrator or a stable, noise-free DC voltage
source.