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The calibration procedure is listed in 6 individual steps and needs to
be performed for each channel or transducer when calibrating the
system.
Step 1 involves setting up the chamber for calibration. Make sure the
chamber contains the clamp support. Fill the chamber with double-
distilled water for the volume to be used experimentally. Press “NEXT
STEP”.
Step 2 involves setting up the calibration kit appropriately for the
actual weight calibration. Verify that the transducer arm pin does not
touch the clamp support, as instructed. The pin should be as close as
possible to the clamp support or mounting pin without touching in
order to get the most accurate calibration. Press “NEXT STEP” when
the calibration kit has been properly placed.
Step 3 Initiates the heating process for the chambers. In order to
perform an accurate calibration the transducers must be heated to
the desired experimental temperature to accommodate heat-induced
expansion of the electronic parts in the transducer. Otherwise
inaccurate readings and transducer drift may occur.
To start heating, press “HEAT ON”. Using the chamber covers will
expedite the heating. Place the temperature probe into the first
chamber to be calibrated to monitor the temperature. Heating will
take approximately 20-30 minutes to reach 37°C. Press “NEXT STEP”
when the chamber(s) has reached the target temperature.
