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Atmospheric Pressure Calibration
Calibration can similarly be performed with respect to the atmospheric pressure sensor.
Prepare a standard pressure gage, remove the atmospheric pressure sensor tube, and
connect the gage.
1. In the calibration mode, set the atmospheric pressure span value to 1.000, and return the
zero value to 0.000.
2. Set the mode display to atmospheric pressure display. (See page 27.)
3. Record the value of standard atmospheric pressure gage and the sampler's atmospheric
pressure display value.
4. Calculate the zero value.
5. If you are performing the 2 point calibration, establish a different pressure, and proceed
from step 2.
6. Switch to the calibration mode, and enter the obtained span value and zero value.
1 Point and 2 Point Calibration
1 point calibration is an effective method for adjusting the accuracy of a given value. A
disadvantage however is that accuracy will actually be worsened if that value changes
significantly.
2 point calibration can be used to adjust accuracy across a calibration range. A disadvantage
however is that with parameters such as temperature, the preparation of differing
environmental conditions can be difficult.
Obtaining the Span Value and Zero Value in 1 Point Calibration
The span value and zero value are obtained from the following formulas:
For calibration with respect to a particular flow rate, accuracy will be improved by changing the
span value.
If you are performing the 1 point calibration with respect to constantly changing temperature or
pressure values, then accuracy will be improved by changing the zero value.
With 1 point calibration, change either the span value or the zero value. Never change
both values.
Obtaining the Span Value and Zero Value in 2 Point Calibration
The span value and zero value are obtained from the following formulas:
Both the span value and zero value are changed in 2 point calibration.
Standard gage value
Display value
Or
ZERO = Standard gage value - Display value
SPAN =
(Standard gage value 1 - Standard gage value 2)
(Display value 1 - Display value 2)
SPAN =
ZERO = Standard gage value 2 - Display value 2
×
SPAN
Standard gage value 1
>
Standard gage value 2
Display value 1
>
Display value 2