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4.1.2 Calibration Alert
Calibration Alert is a feature that will allow the instrument to give an advanced alert that the
calibration for the instrument is coming due. From the System Setup screen, press the
“Calibration Alert” soft key. The Cal. Alert setting screen will now be
displayed
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From the Cal. Alert setting screen, three different parameters may be accessed1, Cal Due,
Alert Date, Cal. Alert. The Cal. Alert setting screen also displays the date of the last
performed calibration. The Cal. Alert setting screen will appear as follows:
4.1.2.1 Calibration Due Date
It is recommended that calibration should be performed at least once a year. It is
recommended that the Calibration Due date not bet set greater than one year from the Cal.
Date displayed.
From the Cal. Alert setting screen, highlight the Cal. Due parameter by using the up or down
arrow keys. The up and down arrow keys will toggle the highlighted area of the screen
between the Cal Due and Alert Date.
Using the left and right arrow keys and the numeric keypad enter the Calibration Due date.
Press the ENTER key to finish.
4.1.2.2 Alert Date
The Alert date is like an alarm clock that will warn you in advance of the actual calibration
due date. After a calibration is performed, the Alert Date is automatically set 11 months after
the calibration date. For example, if the calibration is performed on 12/15/2001 the Alert
Date will automatically be set to 11/15/2002. Although this date is automatically written into
the Alert Date location, it may be manually overwritten to any advanced date desired.
At the Cal. Alert setting screen, highlight the Alert Date parameter by using the up or down
arrow keys. The up and down arrow keys will toggle the highlighted area of the screen
between the Cal Due and Alert Date.
Within the Alert Date parameter are three separate fields, month, day, and year. Using the