Calibration; General; Test Load; Zero - Siemens milltronics Instruction Manual

Calibration

General

After the MLC has been installed in accordance with the installation procedure,
calibration of the weighing system must be done in conjunction with the selected
integrator. Refer to the integrator instruction manual for programming and calibration.
The calibration is initially done using the calibrating test rod supplied with the scale.
Where possible, material tests are recommended to achieve maximum accuracy. (For
more information about material tests refer to the integrator manual.)

Test Load

The test load (stated in kilograms per meter or pounds per foot) for the MLC is stamped
on an aluminum tag fastened to the end of the calibrating test rod. Enter this value into
the integrator as the test load programming parameter.
If the actual idler spacing differs from the design data provided at time of purchase,
recalculate and re-enter a new test load value as follows:
test load (kg/m or lbs/ft) = Weight of calibrating rod (kg or lbs)

Zero

Perform the zero calibration as described in the calibration section of the selected
integrator manual.

Span

1. Insert the calibrating test rod into the 25mm (1") diameter retainer tube that is
mounted on the brackets that hold the idler to the load cells.
• It is located immediately below and to the side of the idler and is held in place by
flat washers retained by screws.
"
25mm (1
test rod
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) retaining tube
Actual idler spacing (m or ft)
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