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4. Attach the other end of the wire to the hook on the calibration dead-weight
holder. Adjust the SGSM so that the weight holder is hanging freely.
5. Access the load cell calibration:
a.
In the software click Utilities → Cell 1 (or Cell 2) → Calibrate → Load
Cell.
b. In the Onboard Display, go to the Calibrate screen and select “Load
Cell”.
6. You will be prompted to take a reading with no weight on the transducer.
Simply click the “Accept” button.
7. You will now be prompted to add weight to the weight holder. Place the
appropriate weight on the holder and click the “Accept” (software) or “>”
(onboard) button.
8. Continue adding weight according to the prompts.
9. When the calibration is complete, click the “Save” or “Apply” button.
10. Remove the calibration pulley assembly and reinstall the tension spring
between the base spring post and the torque spring post.
Dead-weight Holder