7 CALIBRATION AND TEST
Every board is fully tested and calibrated before leaving the factory. For normal environments a
calibration interval of six months to one year is recommended. If frequent variations in temperature or
humidity are common, recalibrate at least every three months. It requires less than 20 minutes to calibrate
the PCIM-DAS1602/16.
7.1 REQUIRED EQUIPMENT
Ideally, you will need a precision voltage source, or a non precision source and a 5½ digit digital
voltmeter and a few pieces of wire.
You will not need an extender card to calibrate the board but you will need to have the cover off your
computer with the power on, so trim pots can be adjusted during calibration using a jeweler’s
screwdriver.
7.2 CALIBRATING THE A/D & D/A CONVERTERS
The A/D is calibrated by applying a known voltage to an analog input channel and adjusting trim pots for
offset and gain. There are three trim pots requiring adjustment to calibrate the analog input section of the
card. There are also three pots associated with each of the analog output channels. The entire procedure
is described in detail in the InstaCal
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calibration routine.
The PCIM-DAS1602/16 should be calibrated for the range you intend to use it in. When the range is
changed, slight variation in Zero and Full Scale may result. These variations can be measured and
removed in software if necessary.
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