NI 5402/5406 Calibration Procedure
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Complete Calibration
Performing a complete calibration is the recommended method of
calibration, as it guarantees that the NI 5402/5406 meets or exceeds its
published specifications for a two-year calibration interval. At the end of
the complete calibration procedure, you verify that the output error falls
within the calibration test limits. Figure 4 shows the programming flow for
complete calibrati
on.
Figure 4.
Complete Calibration Programming Flow
Adjust
(Cal Dates and
Temperatures
Updated)
Verify
Document
Post-Adjustment
Results
Meets
Calibration
Test Limits?
Review
Verification/
Adjustment
Procedure or
Return Device
Verify
Self-Calibrate
Calibration/
Verification
Complete
Yes
No
Document
Pre-Adjustment
Results
