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Calibration
The analog input circuitry of DAS-8 Series boards is calibrated in the
factory. It is recommended that you check the calibration every six
months and recalibrate the board, if necessary.
Note:
For channels using gains other than 1, the board maintains the
initial calibration within an accuracy of ±0.05%. In applications where a
single gain (other than 1) is used for all channels, you can achieve better
accuracy by calibrating the board at the selected gain.
The following sections provide the information you need to calibrate
DAS-8 Series boards.
Equipment Required
You need the following equipment to calibrate a DAS-8 Series board:
•
A digital voltmeter accurate to 6 1/2 digits on its ±10Vdc range, such
as the Keithley Model 196.
•
A calibrated DC voltage source with an output voltage range of ±10V,
such as the EDC 520 from Electronic Development Corporation.
Note:
If a calibrated DC voltage source is not available, use a
variable DC voltage source and set its output voltage level using the
voltmeter.
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