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1. Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 40 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 8 Make sure the system is at zero load press tare and then load to your calibration load Click in the Output Box press Enter and VCal will take the current reading If you wish to recalibrate just unload your sensor press TARE and reload to your desired calibration load The reading taken will still be in mV V even though the display is showing a scaled output Press Scale To Unit to calibrate You will have to re save the data iin order to store new calibration factors if you have saved the test previously You won t have to do a multi point loading again unless you wish to During the scaling procedures the linearization factors are being applied If entering calibration data in Manual Mode from a pre calibrated load cell the scaling factor will be estimated automatically 9 Unless you are using VCal in Manual Mode the test temperature will be automatically recorded 10 You will now want to save the test and you have calibrated your VCal Reference Sensor 11 Manual Mode is used when entering calibration information that was done by a third party and calibration equipment is not available for a self calibration OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 41 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Introduction To Performing A VCal Calibratio
2. Folders Bt iy checkBox File and Folder Tasks ther Places Te You may now double click the VCal icon to start Futek VCal or you may click and drag the icon onto your desktop to create a convenient Shortcut to VCal OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 16 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Removal of Futek VCal To remove Futek VCal from your system you may either go to My Computer Control Panel gt Add Remove Programs gt VCal OR you may go to My Computer Removable Disk E gt Setup gt Setup gt VCal this way provides an option for repairing the installation configuration settings Fither of these methods will work First the method which uses Add Remove Programs When you click on the Remove button under VCal in the Add Remove Programs window you are first asked to confirm that you wish to that you wish to remove VCal Add or Remove Programs LY Ore vou sure vor Wank Co remove vial From your camputer Gathering required information When this removal process finishes you will see the VCal listing disappear from your list of currently installed programs and you have successfully removed VCal from your computer Using the VCal installation program to remove VCal V once you click on the VCal installation icon in the Setup folder File Edit View Favorites Tools elp GO sx Ki pO seach Fol
3. O Leen ___Lead Directons Send To The Web This feature allows you to transfer your test data to the Futek host server where it is stored and available to you as a resource management tool on the vcal net web site Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 34 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Company Info This utility allows you to enter your Company Information the common information company name address city state etc that is attached to all references to the companies that you do business with regularly Clicking this button brings up the following interface for entering and saving your company information Company Information Information be ow will appear op the calibration and repeatability certificates Pease verify that it s corect before savinc Company Marre Futek Street Ma E D Thomas Street Ma City Irvine State ca ZIP Code 861 B Country USA Backup Restore This utility allows you to manage your VCal test data by backing up and restoring your stored test data Manage Database Curent database file E DatatCal mdb Pei Backup Restore Database Source File Backup To Location Ps Fle name USER MANAGEMENT UserName lFuek Possword 1234 Password up ta 8 Characters Edit Delete Retresh P EP eco OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 35 Customer Information This utility is used t
4. The Tare Button allows you to utilize offsets and zero the unloaded output The Gross Button allows you to take an untared reading with all offsets in place 28 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Calibration Verification This option allows you to access the following interface used for calibrating and verifying sensors Digg e e io e 9 Page Info Calibration MEET wk A Reference Channel Test Channel rl Mel Leer Load Units Output Urita viv Sensor Type Foce ssi LOAD OUTPUT HYS Serial Mumber om PO Customer uk sl E ChanneliBridage i Units Load Direction Compression zl Eu p H a Full Scale Capacity fo Load Dec Pts Calibration Load fo fo Calibration Date boom Current Date Next Calibration 6 22005 8 Interval Description Motes Po le TARE GROSS Cancel Test Once again there is the familiar looking row of command buttons across the top of the interface De m 2 A SERRE New This option allows you to create a New calibration record Load This option allows you to Load a previously saved calibration record Save This option allows you to Save the currently loaded record Print This option allows you to Print a saved calibration record See page 25 for details Polynomial This option allows you to view the Polynomial coefficients for the current calibration Plot Graph the results
5. The Electronic Data Sheet Tool iid ddk x E Exit Management Tools EE eee IV Operational Instructions How To wee EE viz D e Instructions For Calibrating Your Reference Sensor RE e A e Introduction To Performing VCal Calibrations Verifications i KM 42 45 e Testing Parameters BEE Testing Conditions DEE Calibration Verification Main Test ee wae Peace EE e Calibration Verification Time Test EE Calibration Verification Signature Test eae EE e Instructions For Performing Calibrations Verifications ose eee eye ere Example Calibration Verification Main Test Vide dd rem eee cR Example Calibration Verification Time Test eee ae E Example Calibration Verification Signature Test Dosen A IU ECT MO Example Applications Fixturing BEE EE e Instructions For Printing A Calibration Verification Certificate uiid lee e Example Standard Calibration Verification Certificate SE c5 e Instructions For Printing A Repeatability Report BEE Example Repeatability Report oan eee o V Troubleshooting Technical Support oe ear cM VI Futek VCal Specifications Page PE Ee VII VCal Glossary of Terminology ee ee eee Ee Ed Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 About Futek VCal M Important Please read It during your reading you come across words or terms which you are unfamiliar with please check the G
6. WR Directicn Direction Caption aln ate Tal Date TestLoad Test Load Temperature Temperature Rin Rin Rnut Bot Dispay Captiuri MaxNoaLin Max Linearitu MaxHys Max Hys FullScde Full Scale ShuntRes Shunt Resistor ShuntVal Shunt Value opt Restore Defaults 4 Under Print Options you are also given the chance to include your company logo on your Report or Certificate To use this function simply click on the Show Logo button and then point the Save window at the location of your Company Logo file At this time VCal only supports Logo files in the bitmap format Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 51 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 5 Under the Search section of the Print Options interface you can bring up a previously saved Certificate by entering a known Certificate Number or you can search for a particular test to print by entering the sensor Serial Number pressing Enter and then selecting the specific test you wish to print by double clicking on it and then pressing Print Please note that to print a Certificate you must select one and only one test at a time 6 This will bring up the Print Settings screen where you can choose exactly which sections are or are not included in your Certificate Under Template with Standard selected Test Counter Calibrated With Best Fit Equations Extended Test Results Max Non Linearity and Max Hysteresi
7. eppes _ Ww _ mva_ e SE e oF pec 4 wm i e pec 4 uwmel Af gt Loading Speed 0 0013 m i is Load Speed Loading Speed 0 0000 m s iG Load Speed Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 20 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Channel Display Window Options The Channel Display Windows are where your test readings are displayed and also where you set your initial configuration settings for your tests and verifications There are three main tabs to the Channel Display Windows 1 the Sensor Tab 2 the Filter Tab and 3 the Functions Tab Hide or Unhide the Channel Display Window mm DEVICE 1 gt Serial Number 125575 CAL DEVICE 1 gt SerialNumber 125575 You may also drag and drop the windows to to any convenient location on the screen by grabbing the blue title bar Cep Y FUNCTIONS YN fisemsomf YL FILTER Y FUNCTIONS lof Lessel Ke El BRDG caP bei Lessel Ke El ID o Leet Gef n BRDG caP or lene Et TARE Gross w mv v TARE amp ROSS MJW w Ze OF Ze OF pec 4 uNrrs sid M pec 4 uwrrs J gt ad Loading Speed 0 0007 mv is s Load Speed Loading Speed 0 0000 m s_ Load Speed Under the Sensor Tab You will find the following tools and command buttons from left to right and top to bottom ID Input Box If your sensor is equipped with the Futek VCal auto recognition ID chip the
8. regardless of how you do it once you open My Computer El My Documents af Ze My Computer Internet Ki My Documents America Online r g i My Recent Documents gt e 2 E mail Aj F en t s EH Microsoft Outlook My Pictur Internet eagle 4 09r1e e My Music Explorer Internet Explorer m E Pfr compter l 3 i E ES 315 Floppy A 3 E we HP PAWILTONM EC B Control Panel amp My Network Places Notepad E CH Acrobats Dr i Set P A d i S Microsoft Word i NUM ccess an E Removable Disk E E GP Contrel Panel Shortcut to Acrobat Q connect To A m is EA merica Online 1 Printers and Faxes Ke Ability Photopaint E C Shared Documents Q Help and Support ZS E LO Owner s Documents MI EZ W My Network Places yp search Shortcut Ea EI Recycle Bin Acrobat 177 Run LS America Online FE Lj AOL Saved PFC LO Unused Desktop Shortcuts Recycle Bin Windows Update All Programs D Keep in touch with HP Ce Ee Microsoft ES Log Off Io Tarn Off Computer Susie ers You will see that Futek VCal has installed a Removable Disk on your computer What is already installed on your computer will determine what drive letter VCal will assign to this Removable Disk but for most systems it will probably be assigned the letter E Double clicking this Removable Disk icon will bring up the following screen Removable Disk E File Edit viw Favorites Tools Help uu EY Ki pO Search
9. 07 26 05 The final tab under the Information Tabs section of the Calibration Verification interface is the Test tab Here is where you obtain and record your Offset readings First and Final Unfixtured Zero Readings and also where you will view the Uncertainty and Zero Return values generated by your test results Sensor Calibration Status Saved Pig S A it ec 02 OffSets First Zero pop Un Fixtured Final Zero pop Un Fixtured Results Uncertainty 1946 004 Zero Return SES HUDD Max Non Lin F 5 0 011 Mas Hpg GES FG Output 1 9993 Calibration xeference Channel 3aR s5 OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 Cancel T est Under the Offsets section of the Test tab window is where you will take your unfixtured zero readings both the First and the Final Zero Readings To do this you can either click into the text box next to the Zero reading you wish to take and press Enter or you can click into the box and click on the Un Fixtured button to the right of the text box Either way your unfixtured zero reading will appear in the text box Under the Results section of the Test tab window is where you will come to view the Uncertainty factor calculated for your particular test results This is also where you will come to view the Zero Return value as a percentage of Full Scale The Test Grid makes up the other half of the Calib
10. 1 On line data management support 2 Capability to review and or print data reports or certificates via the Internet 3 Store all test records and log all sensor overloads 4 Easily monitor and manage upcoming recalibration due dates for your sensors 5 On line software upgrades and support Futek VCal Accessories 1 A Futek VCal Accessory Checklist is available online at the vcal net web site in either HTML or PDF formats or you may contact Futek VCal Certified Auto Recognition Sensor The following picture shows the Futek VCalt Certified Auto Recognition Reference Sensor all Certified Reference Sensors will feature the label bearing the VCalm logo Auto Recognition means that all you have to do is plug in your Futek VCal Reference Sensor and VCal V will recognize your sensor and will display its ID number on the Display window of the Channel you have plugged your sensor into Futek Certified Reference Sensor OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 6 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 ll Getting Started Getting To Know Your VCal System Power Face Plate I O Connections Power LED USB Connection Temperature Input Reset Switch Temperature ExtensionCable Part PK 10201 FSH01537 Temperature Probe Part F 4569 F5H01538 We are in the process of transitioning to a new system of Stock numbers for our inventory for your convenience bot
11. A shunt resistor must be connected to the shunt terminal press External to activate shunt Shunt button must turn yellow to indicate it is on You must shut off any shunt buttons that are ON before switching to another shunt value Please note that some shunt values will exceed your calibration range and produce undesired results Please select shunt values which are appropriate to the current range you are using Main Menu Toolbar Options Main Menu Toolbar Options Hide Unhide The Hide Unhide The Ch 1 Display Window Ch 2 Display Window es Display Arrange This option provides you some ways to customize the look and function of the channel 1 amp 2 displays You can drag and drop the displays to anywhere on your screen by grabbing the blue title bar at the top of the window with your mouse You can also hide the Sensor Filter and Functions tabs leaving just the display itself by simply clicking in the display portion of the window Please note that when the background of the display turns RED this indicates an Over Load Condition and when the background of the display turns YELLOW it indicates an Over Range Condition VCAL DEVICE 1 gt Serial Number 125575 Please note that an Over Range Condition Channel 1 ll 7 indicates a load outside of the range of the sensor is being applied and care should
12. Information lage lars Print 3are 3501275258332 OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 53 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Standard Mode Calibration Certificate pg 2 FUTEK Advanced Sensor Technology Certificate Nu 035031200060 me eae 1 0000 mV V fero Return 0 000 9 Shunt Resistor 60 4K s AE Final lest Results Shunt Value 2 3333 mV V Unfixtured Zero E pe T Prior To Test 0 8177 mV V Leakage 333 After Test 0 8176 mV V Max Linearity 0 000 95 Calibration Technician Signature This calibration report may not be reproduced except in full without the written approval of the calibration laboratory Calibration Closing Disclaimer State 777 ments This calibration report relates only to the transducer tested Manufacturer Futek Model 12900 Serial Ho 102208 Sera Tr Fox Lopes Imliezcnaldirim Piek Advanced Sensor Lercbnulxzsy D Thang lreires LA SAIS Company LIA Calibration Lab Information Id liraiirn 1 ah Irtir mar rn Wisk ovate merecsr DPecuralug le T nrw Irene Lo Mable LES Paze 2 naf Z Prin Gee 242 UG Instructions For Printing A Repeatability Report The instructions for printing a Repeatability Report are identical to those for printing a Certificate with the following exceptions 1 You must check the Repeatability Report Box on the Print options screen pg 51 2 Enter the sensor serial nu
13. License Agreement screen ir VCal License Agreement Flease take a moment to read the license agreement now IF you accept the terms below click Agree then Het therarse click Cancel FUTEK ADVANCED SENSOR TECHNOLOGY NOTICE TO USER PLEASE READ THIS CONTRACT CAREFULLY BY USING ALL OR ANY PORTION OF TH SOFTWARE YOU ACCEPT ALL THE TERMS AKD ICONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT YOU AGREE THAT THIS AGREEMENT IS ENFORCEABLE LIKE ANY WRITTEN NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT SIGNED BY YOU IF YOU DO NOT AGREE DO NOT USE THIS SOFTWARE CO Da Not Agree Agree 4 f you first select Agree and then Next you will see the Select Installation Folder screen VCal will by default install to C Program Files VCal if this will work for your computer s setup then simply click Next If this will not work for your computer s setup then you may Browse and select the Drive and Folder that will work for you and then click Next or click Previous to return to a previous screen and change a setting or click Cancel to exit the Installation program iz VCal Select Installation Folder The installer wil install VI al n the following folder To install in this folder click Net Ta install to a different new ar exsting folder enter one below ar click Browse Folder C Program Files sv Cal You ean install Ehe sottware on the following drives Volume Disk Cost Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 11
14. Pan Allows you to pan left to right or up and down withing the Plot screen Restore This button restores the default Graph view Show Text This option creates markers indicating point values on the Graph s Close Closes the Plot screen OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 25 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 The rest of the Reference Sensor Calibration interface is broken into two basic sections the Information Tabs and the Test Grid sections Information Tabs Section Reference Sensor Calibration Status Not Saved a o 2 gt lt Sensor Info Manufacturer laut Ell Model 2901 Sensor Type oce zs ge Serial Number ham s S Channel Bridge E Load Direction Compression zl unts l Full Scale Capacity f 000 b D K Calibration Load f 000 Ir D o Di Loading Points b Calibration Date 2204 Current Date Newt Calibration Date 4712 2005 Interval Description Notes NstNumber ssts s S S Locations foo sj Si mir Test Grid Section Data Acquisition Channel fi Di ee 0 0000 0 000 TARE GROSS Information Tabs Section There are three main windows to the Information Tabs Section First is the Sensor Info tab this is where you will enter the descriptive information on the Reference Sensor you are calibrating Please note that Text Box Titles which are displayed in Bl
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16. V unit Futek accepts no responsibility for any damage to ID Recognition Chips that are damaged in this manner Below is the Futek VCal Standard Wiring Code CC1 Wiring Code AUTO RECOGNITION CHIP WI GC1 SENSOR DNA E PIN C 5 PIN D 3 PIN B PINE USED FOR AUTO RECOGNITION DO NOT POWER WILL DAMAGE CHIP The Futek VCal Certified Auto Recognition Reference Sensor will support the IEEE 1451 4 Standard in the near future OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 9 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Installation of Your VCal System We recommend installing your VCal from the included installation CD however you may also install from the VCal module From CD f you have AutoPlay enabled simply plug in and follow the instructions on the screen If not you will need to open your CD drive and run the Setup program from there From VCal You will need to open the Removable Disk that VCal created open the Setup Folder and run the VCal msi installation program Either method will work equally well whichever method you use please note the following Minimum Requirements It is recommended that your VCal be installed on a PC running either Windows 2000 or Windows XP and with a Pentium Il 400 MHz or better with an available USB port and with a screen resolution of 1024 x 768 256 colors MDAC 2 7 available at www microsoft com all the latest serv
17. a temperature band of 10 F full rated load applied and proper set up and calibration Potential errors of the readout crosstalk or creep effects are not included ANSI The American National Standards Institute http www ansi org ASTM The American Society for Testing and Materials http www astm org Audit Trail The chronological set of records that provides evidence of system activity These records can be used to reconstruct review and examine transactions from inception to output of final results The records can also be used to track the calibration history of a reference sensor back to it s original calibration generally with NIST calibrated dead weights Average to Best Fit Output The average of the standard deviations between the individual measured outputs and the Best Fit Outputs for each load point Axial Load A load applied along a line concentric with the Primary Axis Best Fit Equation The equation of a straight line calculated from a set of measurement results which attempts to minimize the ditferences usually called residuals between the line and the measurement results There is more than one statistical method used each of which may place the straight line in a slightly different position with respect to the measurement data Calibration Certificate For the purposes of this Glossary A document which lists all of the information relevant to a Calibration Customer info Sensor info Test Conditions Test Res
18. for installation and use are included in the VCal manual as well as online 7 The Futek VCal System software supports one RS 232 channel ASCII only Calibration Verification Features 1 Includes 2 sensor inputs that support a full bridge input and also includes a bVDC bridge excitation source 2 Includes 20 bit Analog to Digital conversion of the sensor input 3 Supports the use of sensors with amplified outputs VDC or mA 4 Offers software selectable built in Shunt Cal measurement with scaling for each input channel Also supports external Shunt Cal resistors 5 Offers built in resistance measurement capability which is useful as a bridge measurement tool or for troubleshooting sensors 6 Offers sensor auto recognition capability For sensors equipped with the Futek VCal Auto Recognition Chip 7 Features built in calculators for Zero Offset and Span adjustments as well as a Unit Conversion calculator 8 Offers additional features for troubleshooting strain gaged sensors and also for the revalidation of overloaded sensors 9 Supports force torque and pressure types of measurements as well as linearity hysteresis and repeatability testing with user defined load points 10 Supports multi component sensor testing with crosstalk check capability 11 Supports either an automated or a manual test input OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 4 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation
19. of a saved calibration record Test This option allows you to choose from three types of test Main Test Time Test and Signature Test see Calibration instructions for details on these tests pgs 40 56 Help This option allows you to access this User Manual x ley i E e b En I C2 Exit This option allows you to Exit the Sensor Calibration interface OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 29 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 The rest of the Calibration Verification interface is like the Reference Sensor interface divided into two main sections the Information Tabs section and the Test Grid section Sensor Calibration Status Saved co e e io e 2 gt lt Page Calibration into Manufacturer Futek pel Reference Channel Test Channel Model 5557 Load Units lit Output Units viv Serial Number 10000 eo H 0 000 erial Number 0 4000 0 007 Customer Futek Ex 0 7095 Sen ChanneliEridge f Units 1 1998 0 011 compression M KR O D 1 5994 0 002 Load Direction Compression e m Ib ai Eel 1 9993 0 000 Full Scale Capacity 50 Dee CW NENNEN Calibration Load bn jo rl Calibration Date boom Current D ate Next Calibration 6 22005 8 Interval Description Motes Po Location EngineeingLab zl E IC Signature Prima C Subsequent TAHE GROSS Cancel Test Information Tabs Sect
20. tests the the Non Linearity errors from the three tests and the percentage of error between the readings of the tests Had chosen Hysteresis the Grid would have displayed the appropriate hysteresis data Save Text File In Desired Path Save in Lee HP PAVILION C D e m et E3 we AOL Instant Messenger Install Spinner Go To ast Folder Visited en Boc There is also a button marked Export Data clicking this will bring up Hi Recent jBILING KA IP e ocuments E DISNEY My Documents this Save Text File in Desired Path box here you can specify where Documents and Settings my Music Eorvers C offie xp Pro Plus Final to save a text version of your test Just give your test file a name and Desktop 3dtmp CJPRNTSTAT Cer EE specify where on your hard drive or Removable media to save the file oIMacros e i ien to and it may be referenced later for analysis or performance monitoring Q winpows T Install AOL Communicator ED WUTemp activities install CompuServe7 0 BB shortcut to CD Drive Install CompuServe2020 Install ICQ My Computer My Network File name Places Save as type Comna Delimited csv v Cancel Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 45 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Instructions For Performing A Calibration Verification A test cell calibration describes the procedure determining the sensitivity of an unknown
21. the appropriate checkboxes you can gesti Ops decide whether to Preview the Certificate before printing whether to include an PEE GERM Ceea Casinos additional page which will show Company Information whether to print your a PM np E Certificate with borders and whether to include your Company Logo or not B Br Please select or unselect the options as you see fit EE sensor au 27 3 Also under Print Options pressing Report Captions shows the following Eua screen where you have the option of changing how any of the fields are labeled on your Certificate The first column on this screen shows the maximum allowed length for the name of this field the second column shows VCal s Compression current name for the field the third column shows the name which will be ME displayed on the Report or Certificate To edit the name which is displayed on Compression your Certificate or Report simply click on it in the Report Captions Screen ode then type the name you wish to appear in the Display Caption text box on the US right half of the Report Captions Screen In the example below VCal s name 8 7 2003 2 48 PM for the field is Sensor ID the Display Caption name is Serial No and have changed the Display Caption name to Sensor Number Report Captions Screen F Report Field Captions Eua COSTOS ES Display Caption 15 SensorlD TestlD Test ID Mao Channel Channel
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23. Calibration 1 VOC Reference LN L Current Calibration Resistance Calibration 1 VDC Reference 20 m4 Ref EMMI 100 Ohm Reference BEEN s 1K Ohm Reference m3 Haw Headings Calibrate Haw Headings Calibrate Calibrate Locations This utility allows you to enter and save Locations where your testing takes place at Entries made here are available in the Locations pull down menu in the Calibration program and do not need to be entered manually Here you can add edit delete or Refresh your screen Location LOCATION LocationName Engineering Lab EngineeringLab Edit Delete Hefresh Close eem a Load Directions This utility allows you to enter and save Load Directions used often during your tests Entries made here are available in the Locations pull down menu in the Calibration program Here you can add edit or delete Load Direction records a DirectionPointer LOAD DIRECTIONS Compression Compression Edit Delete Refresh Clase J lq 4 Record 1 NM Close This button allows you to close the VCal Management Tools interface Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 38 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 H Help This option allows you to access this User Manual or Help file Electronic Data Sheet This option stores VCal Sensor test data used for reports and certificates The VCal Electronic Data Sheet wil
24. Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 5 Clicking Next brings up the Confirm Installation Screen Confirm Installation The installer is ready to install Lal an your computer Chek Hest bo start the installation A eS Cancel Previous Next 6 If you are satisfied with the Installation settings you have chosen then click Next If not then click Previous to return to a previous screen and change a setting or click Cancel to exit the Installation program Clicking Next will bring up the Installing VCal screen it VCal Installing Cal Var being installed Flease wait Cancel Previous Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 12 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 7 Once the installation is complete you will see the Installation Complete screen simply click Close here and your VCal installation is complete i VCal Installation Complete YCal has been sucesstully installed Chel Elosc to cuit Cancel Previous Close Connecting Your VCal System Now that you have successfully installed your Futek VCal system it is time to connect your VCal Futek VCal is very simple to connect For best results we recommend that you connect your VCal in the following manner Please note the General Safety pre cautions listed on page 57 before connecting your
25. Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Futek VCal Sensor Verification System User s Manual and Operating Instructions Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Written by Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 3 OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Futek VCal Sensor Verification System Table of Contents About Futek VCal e System Features e Calibration Verification Features Quality Features Connections e Service Agreement Technical Support e VCal Accessories e VCal Certified Auto Recognition Reference Sensor ll Getting Started Getting To Know Your VCal System Power Face Plate Temperature Probe and Cable Sensor Face Plate VCal Identification Number Location VCal Overload Fuse Location e Futek VCal Standard CC1 Wiring Code e Installation of Your VCal System Connecting Your VCal System Starting Your VCal System e Removing Your VCal System Ill A Tour of Your VCal Environment Logging In To Your VCal System e The Channel Display Windows e Sensor Tab Filter Tab Functions Tab The Main Menu Toolbar he Display Arrange Tool e The RS232 Channel e Setup Your Reference Sensor System Reference Sensor Options e The Information Tabs Section e The Sensor Tab The Setup Tab The Test Ta
26. Handshaking Allows you to choose between None XonXoff RTS and RTSXonXoff as your handshake method Termination Characters Allows you to define termination characters for strings received from or transmitted to the device RX Data Command Allows you to define data commands received trom the device Profile Allows you to enter and save commonly used profiles so that they may be easily used later Misc Commands Allows you to define commonly used commands that are transmitted to the device Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 23 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Setup Reference System This option allows you to enter and setup Reference Sensor Information and Records and to calibrate your Reference Sensors When you click the Reference Sensor button it brings up the following Reference Sensor screen Reference Sensor Calibration Status Not Saved Cc an in C gt lt Sensor Info Data Acquisition Channel 1 Manufacturer Futek D El de E 0 3999 0 003 Serial Number f 2000 0 7998 0 006 Channel Bridge f 1 1998 0 004 Load Direction Compression D Units Ei 1 5998 0 002 Full Scale Capacity foo lb ES 1000 1 9998 0 000 Calibration Load f 000 Ir Di o D Loading Points 5 Calibration Date 41272008 Curent Date Next Calibration Date anzeo0s Interval Description Notes NIST Number Locations oo SS a
27. Reference Sensor Options First off there is a row of command buttons near the top left corner of the screen that should be familiar to anyone familiar with Windows Open This option allows you to manage your saved Reference Cell records by providing you the options to Load Delete or Close any saved Reference Cell record Reference Cells Type To Show All Necords Senor ID Customer Descriptor Sensor ID Model Charnel Capacity Test Load CalUnit Load Direction Cal Dats Time 33472 L23900 S00 Ib SU Ib Compression 5 24 2003 8 35 21 AM 3347 L23900 500 Ib DO Ib Tension B24 2003 24747 AM 454E L2300 1 10000 pai 10000 psi Compression 3 3 2003 11 51 53 AM Load Delete Close Tf Save This option allows you to Save the currently loaded Reference record If there are existing records under the same serial number you are asked if you wish to Create a New Record Write Over the Existing Record or Cancel the Save action Cal Records Sensor ID 99452 Lreate New Record Cancel Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 24 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 B Help This option allows you to access this User Manual Exit This option allows you to Exit the Reference Calibration interface of Futek VCalm Plot This option allows you to create 3D Graphs of your test results or export your data to a spreadsheet application Clicking the Plot i
28. Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 12 Supports calibration records with multiple ranges for reference sensors Also allows you to manually enter test data from a previously calibrated reference sensor 13 Provides 3rd Order real time curve fitting capabilities Linearization 14 Provides built in user definable overload warnings log reports and recalibration date alarms 15 Offers user customizable print outs reports and certificates 16 Utilizes calibration methods that support ASTM Standards E4 E74 00a ANSI NCSL 7540 ISO Standards 17025 and 9001 2000 and follows practices and procedures that are recommended by organizations such as A2LA and NVLAP Quality Features 1 Your stored test and calibration data is exportable to spreadsheet applications like Microsoft Excel for data analysis and graphing functions This aids in process control analysis process and product performance analysis and for meeting quality system statistical analysis requirements 2 Offers features that aid in the management of reference sensors 1 support of multi range calibration records 2 allows manual entry of test data from previously calibrated reference sensors 3 provides 3rd Order real time polynomial linearization of reference sensors 3 Offers built in user definable overload warnings and log reports which aid in the documentation and control of nonconforming products and built in user definable recalibration alarms which aid in the control of pla
29. TIONS HUNT LS HUNT LS HV OFF ENEN External HV OFF vie External l RIN 1 RIN 9 1 mmm EE mmm LEE i R OUT 100K R OUT 100K e 100K _ Tee 100K INS CAL INS CAL 150K RESET RESET Under the Functions Tab The following command buttons are available HV OFF ON This button toggles High Voltage off and on which determines whether reading is in mV V or Volts R IN R OUT These buttons take input output resistance readings from the sensor connected to the chosen channel V mA This button toggles between voltage and mA readings Please note that electrical connections for voltage and current are separate Also note that when HV is ON no VCal sensor will be detected and that Clear Scaling mV V R IN R OUT and shunts will all be disabled INS CAL This button executes an internal calibration and compensation for the analog to digital converters ADCs This procedure compensates for any changes in temperature and ensures that the instrument is in calibration This procedure is automatically performed when the Reference or Test Sensor tests are initialized It is recommended that the INS CAL be executed prior to taking readings when VCal is to be used as a display RESET Under normal circumstances you will never need to use this button It is mainly for factory testing It causes the ADCs to do a warm reset clears any tares and initiates a calibration cycle SHUNTS EXTERNAL
30. VCal 1 Plug in the DC Power Supply included with your VCal into the wall outlet and then into your VCal unit 2 Push in the ON OFF power button the red power LED should light 3 Plug the USB cable included with your VCal into the USB outlet on your PC 4 Plug the USB cable into your VCal unit and plug your Temperature Probe into the connector on the Power Face Plate 5 Your Futek VCal unit is now connected 6 After connecting your VCal you should first see the Found New Hardware Screen Found Hew Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for FUTER VCAL DEVICE D If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 3 or floppy disk insert it now What do jou want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended CO Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Nest to continue Back Next gt Cancel Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 13 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 7 Clicking Next brings up the Choose Driver Screen please choose to search Removable Media CD Found Mew Hardware Wizard Please choose your search and installation options Search for the best criver in these locations Use the check boxes below to limil or expand the default search which includes local paths ad removable media The Fest dri
31. Wizard The wizard has finished installing the oftware For utek v DAL Click Finish to close the wizard Back A Finish Cancel 10 If you are using Windows XP the first time you install VCal you will need to repeat steps 6 9 two additional times once for each storage device installed 11 You should see a series of dialog boxes informing you that your system has recognized that a new USB device has been plugged in that it is installing the Futek VCal Device and the Mass Storage Device 12 You should see an icon appear in the right hand side of the taskbar at the bottom of your screen which indicates that an USB piece of hardware is installed and which allows you to safely unplug or eject the hardware An icon with a green arrow ES 20pm Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 15 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 To Start Futek VCalTM Now that you have successfully installed and connected your Futek VCal system it is time to start VCal To do this you will need to open the Removable Disk that VCal has installed and to do this you will need to open your My Computer folder If you have a shortcut to your My Computer folder on your desktop you may simply double click on this or you can open your Windows Explorer and you will find My Computer or you can open your Start Menu and find My Computer Use whichever method is easiest for you
32. alibration interface you will need to select Time Test from the pull down menu of the Signing Hand icon Once you have selected the Time Test option you will see the Time Test interface 3 Next you need to set your Output limits Vert Hi amp Lo these are an increment of whatever Units your output is being measured in Sensor Calibration Status Saved Dle E 6 WM es Time 4 Next you need to set the Start and End Times for your test Please note that the Start time cannot be less than zero and also that all times are measured in seconds You can also choose Continuous instead of setting Start 5 Next you need to set the Interval frequency of readings Please note that the interval can be set in increments of one tenth of a second or 0 1seconds You can also set your test to run continuously by selecting the Continuous box Scale Test Conditions Leg Le LA oer ver lan ooo m 6 Next you need to select all channels that you wish to run the Mr m d Time Test on Time La 0 Time Hi 10 8 save To File Channels Continuous Intialize WE 7 Next you need to let VCal know if you wish to save the E w results of your Time Test to a file by selecting or unselecting File the checkbox next to Save To File If you choose to Save you T235 Y52460 GE should also click the File button and point the resulting window 2211 Pause 3teP tp the location of the Excel file where y
33. ation Interval for your sensor You may enter a date manually or you can click the Interval button to bring up a window where you can define Interval in terms of Daily Weekly Monthly or Yearly Description Notes Here you can enter a brief Description or Notes to help you label or differentiate your tests maximum 50 characters NIST Number Here you can enter the NIST traceability number for your test Locations Here you can enter the Location where your test took place Once again there is an available pull down menu to quickly access previously saved locations as well as an icon for going directly to the Location section of Management Tools p 38 Fal Refresh You can use this button to reload or Refresh your screen Next Tab This button allows you to move to the next tab Example trom Sensor Info to Test Setup You can also click on the tab title to move to that tab The next window under the Information Tabs is the Test Setup tab This is where you define document the conditions for your Test emm There are three main divisions to the Test Setup Tab Reference Sensor Calibration Status Hot Saved Cg d CH i A The first is the Environmental Conditions Window Here you can manually enter readings for temperature Enviromental Conditions and humidity from your external sensors OR you can Humidity E use the Futek VCal temperature probe and click Get emperature CF CE Ge
34. ation Load This is where you enter the Maximum Load you are going to apply during your calibration This value may or may not be the same as your sensor s Full Scale Capacity For example your sensor may be rated at 1000 Ibs but you only wish to calibrate the sensor to 500 Ibs on this particular test Calibration Date This is where you will enter the Date your calibration is being performed There is a Current Date button available for tagging your test with today s date with one click or if you are entering data from a previous test you can manually enter the correct date Next Calibration This is where you define the Calibration Interval recalibration date for your sensor If you click the Interval button it will bring up the Interval screen Here under the Calibration Interval Interval column you can select from Daily Weekly Monthly or Yearly as your main Interval bereest SES EE definition and under the Sub Interval column you can designate an incremental of the main Interval Daily r n you defined For example if you Select Yearly and a Sub Interval of your Calibration Interval would be 1 year from the date of the test weekly gt ipti ect C 1 Description Notes Here you can enter a descriptive comment to help you label your test ieu making it easier to identity and more traceable Yean Location Here you can record the name of the department or Location where your test was performed for future refere
35. b The Reference Sensor Test Grid The Calibration Verification System e The Information Tabs Section The Info Tab he Initial Tab e The Setup Tab The Test Tab The Calibration Test Grid Futek Online OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 2K AK K ok ck ck OK ok ok ok KK K K K 4 8 6 KK K K ck ck ok ok ok ok OK KOK K K A 2K AK K K ck ck OK ok ok ok ck K KOK K K 5 2K AK ok ok ck ck 2K ok ok ok ck CE KK K K 5 2K AK ok ok ck ck OK ok ok ok ok CE K K K K 5 2K AK K K ck ck 2K K ok ok ok OK KOK KK 6 2K AK K K K ck 2K ok ok OK OK K K K K K 6 KK K K K ck ok K K K K K K 6 KK K K K ck ok K KK K K 7 KK K K 2K ck K ok ok K K K K K 7 KK K K K ck ok ok OK K KK 7 KK K K K ck K ok K OK K K K K 8 KK ok ok ck ck 2K ok ok K KK K K K 8 2K AK K ok ck ck ok ok ok ok K KK K K 9 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Futek VCal Sensor Verification System Table of Contents e VCal Management Tools NS ee MM EC OO Company Information idoli M QC e The Backup Restore Tool didis dlc LM The User Management Tool cag ee cM MDC o Customer Information BEE Manufacturer Information ane eo 0 The Sensor Types Tool eee Sa UEM 77 The Unit Conversions Tool enn eee E E e The HV Ohm Calibration Tool iid dc Nd E The Locations Tool GEERT The Load Direction Tool uid dob EM
36. be taken SENSOR FLER Jann 1 SS z u eg n T LECT LEBBMEFE An Over Load Condition is more severe as TABE Gross V mw indicated by the red screen This indicates that a Sm umm 2 7 sensor is in a condition of Overload and is in danger Loading Speed ME 7 Load Speed of being damaged Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 22 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 RS 232 Channel This option allows you to access the RS 232 channel where you can then connect ASCII devices to your VCal d system such as the Futek D502 D506 and D526 R 237 CHANNEL H5z32 CONFIGURATIONS com 1 BAUD s600 el Parity N CHAR S el STOPBIT DECIMALPONTS 2 HAMDSHAKING None si TERMINATION CHARACTERS Rs From Device 1340 m To Device 3410 Example CA LF Enter 13410 Decimal Equivalent of Control Characters R DATA COMMAND From Device FANE D502 Save Profile Delete Profile MISC COMMAND s To Device Send Save Delete COM Allows you to designate which communication port you wish to use COM s 1 16 are available Baud Allows you to designate the baud rate you wish to use 300 115200 are available Parity Allows you to choose between Non Odd or Even parity checking Char Allows the user to choose between 7 or 8 character Stop Bit Allows you to choose either 1 or 2 as your stop bit
37. con brings up the Plot interface Here you can load your saved tests determine which tests should be included in your plot and then either Generate your VCal 3D graph or export your data to a spreadsheet application for further analysis or graphing VCAL Plot Autoscale Check Select which test Ganea Tan Box Automati results you would SO t Le Ee A ME E cally scales Y axis based on given values Uncheck to enter custom values like to create Graphs of by selecting check box Show Tests for Current all saved how Teste For Curent XFS ws XEmor Select either Gen tests under current 7 Show Tile nini erate Plot to how All ID Generate Plot 7 Show Legend view Graph or the Show All all Cancel Export button to saved tests under send the data to a any ID spreadsheet Clicking Generate Plot brings up this Plot screen Legend TestID SH DIR E 14 eu Here each colored line in the Graph represents a SRL separate set of test results chosen from the screen B 16 84247 L above The bottom or x axis in this Graph represents of Load while the vertical or y axis represents the Non Linearity error as a percentage of Rated Output Plot Screen Toolbar Print This button allows you to print the current Graph s in the Plot screen Orbit Creates a 360 Degree orbit of the plot Graph s in a separate window Zoom Allows you to zoom in and out of the current Plot screen
38. ctions for using this interface will be given in the Instructions For Performing A Calibration Verification section of this Manual pg 47 Vert Lo This setting determines the lower output limit which will be displayed on the Time Test Grid This output is displayed in the same units you have chosen for output Vert Hi This setting determines the upper output limit which will be displayed on the Time Test Grid This output is displayed in the same units you have chosen for output Time Lo This setting determines the start time for your test run Please note that negative start times aren t valid you must start your test at O seconds start time or higher Time Hi This setting determines the end time for your test or if your start time is O the length of your test Please note that all end as well as start times are in seconds You may also choose to make your test continuous no end time by selecting the 9cde E oe Continuous checkbox Merl Lo 4195 Vert Hi 4 3150 acd m Initialize This button initializes the test grid with traces for the Time Lo iets S E Channels you have selected in the Channels section Continuous Intialize IS Interval This option allows you to set at what interval VCal SSC ES will take readings These can be set at any increment of 0 1s For example if you have Time Hi set to 10s and your Interval set to 0 1s then VCal will take 100 readings during the test Save To Fi
39. ders iE File and Folder Tasks CH Other Places Details Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 17 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 You will first see the VCal Logo Screen clicking Next ie VCal Cancel Previous Will bring up the Welcome To The Setup Wizard Screen where you are given the option to Remove or Repair Choosing to Remove VCal and then clicking Finish iz VCal Welcome to the YCal Setup Wizard Select whether you want to pair or remove Val t Repair vCal Ce Remove V Cal WARNING This computer program is pralected by copyright law anc international treaties Lrauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil ar criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Cancel Previous Finish OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 18 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Will bring up the Removing VCal Progress Bar Window is VCal Removing VCal Vial i being removed Fleaze wait Cancel Pre ious Followed by the Installation Complete Screen when the process is finished If you will click on the Close button you will have successfully removed VCal from your computer is VCal Installation Complete YCal has been sucesstu
40. e 600 Hz Filter Frequeicy Oz I 1 I 1 1 I I I I I 1 1 1 I I I 1 I 1 I 1 I I Under the Filter Tab You will find the following available settings which you may customize to your needs by simply adjusting the sliding bars to the value you require Sampling Rate This setting is used to adjust the internal sampling rate the eight available rates are 4 688 9 375 18 75 37 5 75 150 300 and 600 readings per second Please note that filter settings and system overhead in general will affect the VCal actual throughput Filter Frequency This setting is used to adjust the frequency of the low pass filter On Standard Filter the following settings are available 40 18 8 4 2 1 0 5 and 0 25 Hz On Fast Recovery Filter the following settings are available 18 11 9 7 5 4 3 5 3 and 2 5 Hz The filter setting determines how fast the system will respond to changes in load Filter Type This setting allows you to choose between Standard and FIR Fast Recovery filters Transient recovery of this filter is independent of the filter s cutoff frequency The filter setting determines how fast the system will respond to changes in load Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 n Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 oz E VCAL DEVICE 1 Serial Number 125575 VCAL DEVICE 1 SerialNumber 125575 SENSOR FILER FUNCTIONS SENSOR FILTER FUNC
41. ed through the layout of the Calibration interface we have talked about the methods of configuring your test to obtain the types of results you desire We have also talked about the three different types of calibrations you can perform Main Time and Signature we have now walked through some examples of each type and we have looked at some pictures of some different ways to fixture your sensor for the different calibration directions Now we need to talk about printing out reports and certificates which will state your results Print Clicking this icon brings up the Print Options interface Here you can search for and select which tests to print set print options before printing decide whether you wish to print a simple report or a full certificate decide exactly which fields you wish to include or exclude in your print out or certificate and decide exactly how you want the included fields named This allows you to fully modify and customize your print out or certificate to fit your individual application 1 Under Print Options the first thing to decide is whether to print a Print Options Interface Certificate or a Repeatability Report For our purposes we will list the steps for printing a Certificate first so we will leave the Repeatability Report re Calibration Tests Box unselected for now Ta print a calibration certificate or a repeatability report pease e4ect one of the options beles 2 Next by simply selecting or unselecting
42. ensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 VI Futek VCal Specification Page Physical Specifications e Length 123 sin or 31 5 cm e Width 6 in or 15 24 cm e Height 15 8 in or 4 06 cm Weight 2 8 lbs or 1 27 kg VCal Data Acquisition Module Specifications e Resolution 20 bits Input range 4 5mV V Analog input range 15 VDC 4 20 mA Power Supply Output 15 VDC 2A e Default Shunt Cal Values 60 4KQ 100KQ and 150KQ Other Shunt Values available per customer request Measuring rate 4 7 to 600 Hz e Filter frequency 0 25 to 40 Hz e Storage Temperature 0 to 60 C 32 to 140 F Temperature Probe Range 55 to 125 C 67 to 257 F e Sensor Connection 4 wire Fuse 250V 9 OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 07 26 05 58 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Vil Futek VCal Glossary of Terminology A2LA The American Association for Laboratory Accreditation http www a2la2 net Accuracy Stated as a limit tolerance which defines the average deviation between the actual output versus theoretical output In practical transducer applications the potential errors of nonlinearity hysteresis nonrepeatability and temperature effects do not normally occur simultaneously nor are they necessarily additive Therefore accuracy is calculated based upon the RMS value of potential errors assuming
43. fi Test Channel 2 St e A ep First Zero 0 0000 _Un Fixtured Lead Units Ib Output Units mv v sl p Final Zero o 0000 Un Fixtured LOAD emm Step 8 EE Ce TR ll Step 5 Uncertainty 3 794e 004 2000 LL e 290 ll RORIS E ERR 0 1 4 Max Hys GES 4000 400 Il y F S Output 39883 1 Step 7 TARE GROSS Cancel Test Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 46 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 9 The only things left to do is to save your test by clicking the Save buttona If this is the first time you have saved a test under this serial number then VCal will save the test without any further prompting If however this serial number has been saved before then VCal will ask whether you wish to Write Over An Existing Record or Create a New Record simply choose the option which works best for your application Cal Records Gansen ID 1uzz58 Create New Record Cancel Example Calibration Verification Time Test 1 The first step in performing a Time Test is to connect your Reference and Test sensors to the appropriate channels you may connect either sensor to either channel although connecting your Reference sensor to Channel 1 is the common connection method 2 Next you would need to open the Calibration Verification interface if it is not already Once you have opened the C
44. g up the pull down menu where you can select the Signature Test option Clicking this option will bring up the Signature screen Sensor Calibration Status Saved oes al as O Comparison O Test 3 S Output CO Test 2 S Generate Data Export Data e 4 Here you can select which saved tests you wish to compare the results of Select all that are appropriate to your needs You can also select which output characteristic you wish to compare the results of here you can only compare one characteristic at a time For this example am going to pick all three tests and will select Output as my characteristic to compare Next you would press Generate Data and that would bring up this screen Sensor Calibration Status Saved Pa e elle 2 Test 1 P peus Test 3 5 Output est 2 5 ta Export Data 5 You have successfully completed your Signature Test If you wish to save the comparison results to a file you may press the Export Data button and follow the directions there to save your results Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 48 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Application Examples The following are some examples of different types of calibrations being performed and also some examples of how the VCal Reference Sensor can be fixtured for these different types of calibrations Of course your applications may be diffe
45. h are given when listing model or part numbers in this manual Older numbers are in black and newer numbers are in blue Sensor Fade Plate Ch 1 Amplified Exiteral Shunt Cal VDC or mA Sensor Connection Ch 2 Amplified VDC or mA Sensor connection Ch 1 Strain Gage Sensor Connection connection Ch 2 Strain Gage Sensor Connection Note You may notuse the Channel 1 strain gage Connection and the Channel 1 Amplified connection at the same time You may utilize a mV V connection and an amplified connection at the same time however one must be connected to Channel 1 and one connected to Channel 2 When using either of the Amplified Sensor connections Please ensure that the exposed sections of sensor jumper wires do not contact each other OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 7 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 VCal Identification Number Location Also displayed on Channel Display Screens when you are logged into VC al V Mae T LJ VCal Identification Number VCal Overload Fuse Location OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Warning Your Futek VCal Reference Sensor comes equipped with an ID Auto Recognition Chip Please do not apply power to this chip or you may seriously damage it Your Reference Sensor should only be connected to your Futek VCal
46. hunt Calibration Electrical simulation of transducer output by insertion of known shunt resistors between appropriate points within the circuitry Signature Test A type of calibration procedure which involves performing a Primary test under repeatable conditions to establish a sensor s signature output non linearity and zero characteristics so that Subsequent tests may be performed to be compared against this Primary Signature for performance monitoring and control Span Modulus of the difference between the two limits of a nominal range Maximum Minimum Span Standard Deviation A mathematical quantity used to characterize the dispersion of results Strain Gage A measuring element for converting force pressure torque etc into an electrical signal Tare The weight of the container in which goods are packaged and a deduction from the gross weight to compensate for this TEMP SHIFT ZERO Temperature Shift Soan The change in Output due to a change in transducer temperature Expressed as a percentage of load per degree Fahrenheit Celsius change in temperature H 2 a E o Temperature Shift Zero The change in Zero Balance due to a change in transducer temperature Expressed as the change in Zero Balance in percent of Rated Output per degrees Fahrenheit Celsius change in temperature COLD ROOM TEMPERATURE Time Test A type of test procedure which involves setting a start and end time for the test setting limits
47. ically claibrated Repeatability of results of measurement Closeness of the agreement between the results of successive measurements of the force carried out under the same conditions of measurement Conditions include same procedure observer instrument conditions and location and carried out over a short period of time Repeatability Report For the purposes of this Glossary a document which reports the results of comparing three separate but identical test for closeness of result agreement OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 60 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Reproducibility of results of measurements Closeness of the agreement between the results of measurements of the force carried out under changed conditions of measurement Includes changing some of those conditions that are held constant for repeatability and may refer to measurements carried out over a long period of time Resolution The smallest change in mechanical input which produces a detectable change in the output signal Safe Overload The maximum load in percent of Rated Capacity that can be applied without producing a permanent shift in performance characteristics beyond those specified Scale Factor The full scale output minus any offsets divided by the full scale load applied Sensor Element of a measuring instrument or measuring chain that is directly or indirectly affected by the measurand S
48. ice releases and updates both critical and Windows for you roperating system 100 MB of free disk space You are also responsible for your PC s hardware and BIOS updtaes and drivers The exact screens you will see after starting the installation CD will vary depending on your PC system s setup and configuration However no matter what your operating system or configuration they should all progress through the following steps in one form or another Note Windows XP users may encounter a message regarding Windows Logo Testing and incompatibility we ask that you please disregard this message and continue with the installation We are in the process of working this issue out 1 First you should see the Futek Vcal Installation opening screen 2 Clicking Next brings up the Welcome to VCal Setup screen iz VCal Welcome to the V Cal Setup Wizard The installer wil quide you through the steps required tc install VC al on your computer Click Mest to continue WARNING This computer program iz prolected by copyright law anc international treaties L nauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Cancel Previous Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 10 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 3 Clicking Next brings up the
49. ion Under the Information Tabs section there are four tabs Info Initial Setup and Test First is the Info Tab this is where you will enter the descriptive Sensor Information for your test Please note that Text Box Titles which are displayed in Blue are required information if you wish to perform a calibration or verification Conca CoE UT m Manufacturer This is where you will enter the name of the Manufacturer of Dlelplel e lgl e Jil the load cell you are calibrating or verifying Again as in the Reference Sensor interface the icon with the down arrow just to the right of the text box O A will bring up a pull down menu of the Manufacturer names you have saved in anufacturer rute bal Je e i Mae the Management Tools section and the icon with the three periods will take ode f you to the section of Management Tools where you save Manufacturer Info Senzor Type Force E Serial Mumber fi ooo0 PO Customer Futek be E sensor you are calibrating Channel Briddge f Units Model This is where you will enter the Model Number or Model Name of the Load Direction Compression s Ir is ed i ES rz Sensor Type his is where you will enter the Type of sensor you are Full Scale Capacity E eden SS calibrating Again there are the down arrow and three period icons for Calibration Load E o g g p entering saved Sensor Types and for going directly to the Sensor Type section Calibration Date 5 2 2004 _ Curre
50. its You can enter the actual zero reading from the test in mV the bridge resistance of the sensor and the excitation voltage and the program returns the value of resistance needed in ohms You can then enter the actual resistor value that you have on hand as close to the calculated value as possible and VCal will return the zero value in mV for that resistance Span Adjustment Calculator This calculator allows you to calculate the external resistance required to bring the sensor output within an acceptable tolerance limit You can then enter an actual output reading from the test in mV V enter the desired output in mV V enter the input resistance of the bridge and VCal will return the span resistor value required You can then enter an actual resistor value that you have on hand and VCal returns the adjusted output Conversions Calculator This calculator allows you to get immediate unit conversions in the following list of categories Pressure torque force length volume temperature Ratiometric voltage and current VCal Management Tools This option allows you to acces VCal s array of Management Tools The following outlines these tools VCAL Management Tools Send To Web Company Info Backup Hestare oampact Database User Management Customer Infomation Manufacturer Information Sensor Types Lanversiaas HOHE CAL Location Load Directons o Conversions O HWOHMCAL
51. l Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Sensor Types This utility allows you to add edit or delete sensor type information Sensor types listed here are available through the Sensor Type pull down menu in the Calibration program and do not have to be entered manually Sensor ypes SENSOR TYPES Type Kecelerormeter Accelerometer e Add Edit Delete Refresh Conversions This utility allows you to add edit or delete unit conversion factors for pressure force torque length and temperature Conversions CONVERSION FACTORS Conversion Type Pressure Add Hew Delete Current Conversion Data Convert From bar bat To psi Convert To psi Conversion E 4 50377 Offset lo Delete Retres E ES eco 1 OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 37 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 HV OHM Cal This utility contains factory calibration settings These settings affect VCal s accuracy and performance and have therefore been password protected by Futek at the factory a V Cal Calibration Factory Settings Factory Use Only a Close Un Lock VLAL Serial Number Command Prampt Verty Data Storage Save VCAL ADU Shunt Cal Values K Ohms Connect D mv Reference Connect 3 mV Reference SoS 3 mV A in b Wire Mode Defaults Calibrate Strain Verity Values Natural Voltage Zero Correction Clear Dave Voltage
52. l Entry Manual Entry allows you to enter data from a certificate or a different data acquisition system through the keyboard directly into the Test Grid The use of Manual Entry actually prevents the program from obtaining data from the VCal module With Manual Entry you can enter the Load and Output values from your test and VCal will caluclate the non linearity and hysteresis if you selected it as soon as you press Enter in the final zero output box in the Test Grid Scaled testing Scaled Testing is designed to be used when data is being entered from an outside source which has already been scaled to a known unit such as a pre calibrated Sensor Display system Futek D500 series If you are using a sensor that is giving you a raw output in Volts or mV V you cannot use Scaled Testing because your scaling factor is unknown at this time Using Scaled Testing changes the way in which errors are calculated Below are a couple of examples which illustrate the procedures used to calculate errors in both Scaled and Non Scaled Testing Non Scaled Example Output in mV V Scaled Testing known output in Ibs kg etc 0 0 0000 0 0 0 03905 N Z 2 198 LOAD 40 0 8000 OUTPUT LOAD 40 39 9 OUTPUT 60 1 2000 60 60 0 80 6000 80 79 7 100 2 0000 100 101 3 In this case the error is a percentage of full scale for example In this case the error is a percentage of load for example the error the error at 20 lbs is 0 4000 0 3995 2 0000 100 at 20 Ib
53. l soon support the IEEE Standard 1451 4 Eat This option allows you to close down and exit the entire VCal Program ind Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 39 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Instructions For Calibrating A Reference Cell Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 IV Operational Instructions How To Now that we have explored the layout of the Reference Sensor and Calibration interfaces let s walk through an instructive example calibration using your Futek VCal system and Futek Reference Sensor 1 The first thing you will want to do is to open the Reference Sensor interface by clicking on the Reference Sensor icon and then connect your VCal Reference Sensor to the desired channel usually this is channel 1 Once VCal has recognized the sensor ID and displayed it at the top of the Channel Display window 4 5 seconds you should press the Gross Button either on the Channel Display or Test Grid windows to remove any previous tare values which may still be in memory 2 Next you should press the Clear Scaling button LI on the Channel Display window this will clear any previous scaling factors and also set the default output readings to mV V If this is not done your test will not be a valid calibration 3 Next you would need to enter all relevant information on the Sensor Info and Test Setup tabs VCal will return an error message if you attempt to initialize a tes
54. le This option allows you to save the data from your test to a spreadsheet application file Sensor Calibration Status Saved File Click this button and point the window at the location of the file where you wish to save your data Channels Here you select which channels you wish to have displayed on the Grid during the test Start Pause Stop These buttons give you contol over your test by allowing you to Start Pause or Stop your test at any time Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 44 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Signature Test In this type of calibration you are given the chance to take advantage of Futek VCal s tools for Signature Checking This tool allows you to monitor and control the performance of your sensors Here you can define a Primary signature for a sensor VCal will create a profile for your sensor recording such characteristics as Output Non Linearity and Hysteresis Then you can perform Subsequent tests and match the characteristics of your Subsequent Test against the Primary Signature Test characteristics This allows you to track the performance of your sensor and allows you to identify non conforming trends in their earliest stages This aids in the establishment of performance traceability and in the definition of calibration intervals and gives added assurance in the reliability of your calibration measurement results If y
55. libration Test Grid Calibration Data Ac Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 The final window under the Information Tabs Window is the Test Tab Window This window provides you some options for applying correction factors and uncertainty values to your test to provide added confidence in the accuracy of your results The Corrections section of this window is where you can view the Linearization Coefficients and Uncertainty Values for your calibration Once you have completed a test you can come to this tab and click the Linearize Button to view these values Please note that Hysteresis Correction values will only be calculated if Hysteresis was selected on the Test Setup Tab under Test Conditions The Scaling section of this window is where you can set Over Load and Over Range warning points as well as set Scaling Factors You simply enter the Rated Output of your sensor load to the desired calibration load take a current output reading and then press Scale To Unit more detail will be given in the Instructions section The number of decimal points for pre calibrated reference sensor output can be entered in the Output Decimal Points textbox The other half of the Reference Sensor interface iS The C alibration Test Grid The Data Acquisition Channel is the channel you have your Reference Sensor connected to The Test Grid is where you will perform your tests and view your test results
56. lly removed Click Close ta exit Previous Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 19 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Ill Tour of The VCal Environment Logging In To Futek VCalm Now you have installed the VCal software you have connected VCal to your computer system and you have learned how to start your VCal system Now it is time to Log in to VCal and get started When you double click the VCal icon in the Removable Disk E or on the shortcut to VCal which you created earlier on your desktop you will see the VCal Log In Screen Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Inc Copyright 2003 The first time you log in to VCalTM you will need to use the Futek factory provided password to log in located on the silver label on the bottom of your VCal next to the VCal ID Number Once you have logged in the first time you may go to Management Tools see pgs 34 39 and set up your usernames and passwords to suit your application Once you have entered your username password and clicked OK you will briefly see the Initializing and Detection Screen a initializing And Detection TT 5 Futek VCAL Version 1 6 6 Firmware Rev V1 25 User Futek Logged In Channel 2 Channel Display SENSOR SENSOR Windows l ID I BRDG CaP 1 I BRDG CAP E TARE GRoss Vw ma TARE
57. lossary we have provided You can find this Glossary at the end of this document or by clicking this link You may return to the Table of Contents from any page by clicking the small VCal icon in the top corner of every page Also any references to page numbers llisted in blue are also links to those pages System Features 1 The Futek VCal System comes equipped with an internal memory capability which allows you to customize VCal to your own needs This capability allows for the storage of the data acquisition system and its related documents It also allows for the storage of all of your test data which can then be referenced later for print outs certificates signature checking and for graphical analysis purposes 2 The Futek VCal System supports Internet applications such as the remote management of your test data test data backup amp retrieval and for technical support and software upgrades 3 The Futek VCal System features convenient ON OFF and RESET switches 4 The Futek VCal System offers the ease of on the fly USB connections 5 The Futek VCal System is very flexible and integrates easily into your current system by providing you a choice of either saving and maintaining your test data in the VCal V memory or directly onto your PC 6 The Futek VCal System offers a user friendly software and system environment which requires no outside training Easy to follow step by step instructions
58. mber and press Enter Under Search on the Print Options screen pg 51 3 Choose the correct Channel and Direction information 4 You must choose exactly three identical tests to compare for repeatability same sensor direction load points etc by double clicking on them from the list of available tests and then press Print The following pages show an example of a Standard Mode Repeatability Report OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 54 Customer Information Sensor Information Reference Sensor Information Test Conditions Information Test Results Information Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Standard Mode Repeatability Report pg 1 dodvanced Sensor Tachmology Certificate of Calibrati Certificate Mo Qo 1 24000 E uum er Furek Conde treet Ju Thomi Cmy mine C Gaul Caumiry USA Soyer Hodel 12H Capacity 2001 fs Serial Mp LEZZUR Se racer Dy pa Farns Manufacturer cule Caltbryred Hine V ul SN 118 381 Modei Lzan Capacrly SUE p Seriml Aa 1 0747 NIST W Manufacturer Fuck Channel I Directa Compress rani T alibraian Techn vC Ar Test Lack 507 0 Ih Lal Dar bar JJ SIRI SOs jan Tee alu e 333 0 7 Weer al Date Morch 20d Humility 1750 Leck erch X Ccle ILE Chad pase Avrrape Tu Errar tan PPA E31 Dp OMe Za goce ao Dew Eme C B n Cx D zu Zu Dick ER LOO DCK Lo Ba UU A4 zn i60 CG AGO 2 ACER IV SOLU e
59. n Information Funk Pesisnurseul Fensi Tee bic ic Think living Ca Gel Lk Page 2 af xz Prani Cre Jv pu n2 i ra d Lea Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 V Troubleshooting and Technical Support Problems Powering on Your VCal Unit e Check that the red LED is lit on the ON OFF switch faceplate of your VCal If not then Check that the wall AC outlet is operating correctly e Check that all cable connections are secure e Check that the fuse in your VCal unit has not been blown Warning If you must open your VCal unit to change or check the fuse we ask that you obtain Futek factory authorization and instruction first and then remove only the Power side faceplate And please observe all precautions appropriate for the handling of electronic components Failure to observe these precautions could result in the voiding of your warranty e f Futek VCal is closed incorrectly or unexpectedly USB cable gets disconnected etc you will need to restart the VCal program Installation or USB Related Problems e If VCal gives a message that it was unable to locate the driver files please make sure you are not on the Internet and use the Browse function of the dialog window to point VCal to the folder labeled Drivers in the Removable Drive that VCal installed Check that USB Devices are enabled in
60. n Verification You are nearly ready to do some calibrating however before we step through some Calibration Examples there are several items which require some additional explanation Testing Modes Testing Options Testing Parameters and Test Conditions are all items which really need to be explained a little before we proceed All of these can be found under the Setup tab We will also talk some more about the three types of testing you can do in the Calibration Verification interface the Main Test the Time Test and the Signature Test Testing Modes Under the Testing Modes section of the Setup tab you have a choice of whether you wish to use Normal Extrapolation or Actual Modes when you perform your test Let s define what these calibration modes actually are Normal Mode Calibration This is your default calibration mode In this type of calibration you load your sensor to as close as possible to the load points indicated in the Load column of the Test Grid window pressing Enter at each load point Each time you press Enter VCal takes an output reading and calculates the non linearity and hysteresis if selected based on the deviation from the nominal or ideal value Extrapolation Mode Calibration In this calibration mode you load your sensor to a point somewhat close to the indicated load point max 10 of load and press Enter and VCal takes a reading at the point you actually hit Enter at and extrapolates the output at the
61. n the information you have provided on these Information Tabs 2 Once the Test Grid appears with the Load Points you chose filled in you will want to connect the reference and test sensors to the appropriate channels if they are not connected already and the temperature probe to the Power Face Plate of your Va 3 The next step would be to take a First Zero unfixtured reading by going to the Test tab making sure the cell is under no load pressing the Gross button on the Test Grid window clicking into the First Zero text box and either pressing Enter or clicking the Un fixtured button next to the First Zero text box 4 Next you would fixture your sensors Tare both channel displays click into the first output grid box and press Enter to take a first fixtured zero reading 5 Next you would click into the second output grid box load the cells with either dead weight or pressure system until the reference cell display reflects the first load point 500 Ib in our example and then press Enter 6 Repeat Step 5 for each of the remaining load points 7 Take a final fixtured zero with no load applied by clicking into the last output grid box and pressing Enter 8 Take a final unfixtured zero with no load applied by clicking into the Final Zero Box and pressing Enter 1 Calibration Status Saved 7 al i ec JH Page ES Calibration S t 3 OffSets SE Reference Channel
62. nce and as a documentation aid There are the now familiar icons for a pull down menu of saved Locations and for going directly to the Location section of Management Tools pg 38 Signature Checking By selecting this option and also either Primary or Subsequent you can define your test as either a Primary or Subsequent test and VCal will record the standard characteristics of your test non linearity output error etc and compare these characteristics against any Subsequent tests performed under identical test situations and conditions and using the same processes and procedures as in the Primary test More details will be given on Signature testing in the Instructions for Calibrating and Verifying section on pgs 45 48 In the bottom right corner of the Info tab window there is the familiar Refresh icon clicking this will Refresh or Reload your screen 1 Also in the bottom right corner of the Info tab window is this Next Tab icon which will take you to the next Tab or Window in the Information Tabs section of the screen Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 31 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 The next Tab or Window under the Information Tabs section of the Calibration Verification interface is the Initial Tab where you will do the Initial setup for your test Record Environmental conditons perform Shunt Calibration with either the built in Shunt values or with your
63. nd Rated Load conditions Drift A random change in Output under constant Load conditions OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 59 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Error The algebraic difference between the indicated and true value of the load being measured Error is numerically equal to correction but opposite in sign HYSTERESIS Excitation The voltage or current applied to the input terminals of the transducer Hysteresis The maximum difference between the transducer output readings for the same applied load one reading obtained by increasing the load from zero and the other by decreasing the load from Rated Output Usually measured at half Rated Output and expressed as a percent of Rated Output Measurements should be taken as rapidly as possible to minimize Creep IEEE Standard 1451 4 Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers Standard for Plug and Play for Sensors and Signal Conditioning http www ieee org ISO International Organization for Standardization http www iso ch iso en ISOOnline frontpage Linearity The closeness of a calibration curve to a specified straight line Linearity is expressed as the maximum deviation of any calibration point on a specified straight line during any one calibration cycle Load Cell A force transducer typically employing strain gages to measure elastic deformation which produces an output signal that is proportional t
64. nned calibration interval programs for reference sensors 4 Utilizes methods and provides tools for support of the following Quality Standards ASTM E4 and E74 ANSI NCSL 7 540 ISO 17025 and 9001 2000 Follows practices recommended by organizations such as A2LA and NVLAP 5 Provides a clear audit trail for Reference Sensor traceability Connections 1 Includes 1 15 VDC 2A power supply connection 2 Includes 1 4 terminal connector block for I O port connections 3 Includes 2 sensor inputs 4 Includes 1 temperature input connection 5 Provides 2 LEMO quick disconnect receptacles for sensor connections that utilize mV V outputs and 2 screw terminal connector blocks for sensors that utilize amplified outputs 6 Includes 1 4 terminal connector block for external Shunt resistor connections 7 Includes 1 USB connection Service Agreement The Service Agreement includes software upgrades and support on line data management access VCal annual NIST traceable calibration and system check data transfer and storage on VCal Server at Futek Advanced Sensor Technology and a membership to the VCal User Group Please contact Futek Advanced Sensor Technology for more information and details OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 5 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Technical Support The following features are available at the vcal net web site www vcal net
65. nt Date of Management Tools pg 37 Next Calibration 622005 Interval Description Notes Doo O OE Location EngineetingLab zl ee SS sensor you are calibrating PO This is where you will enter the Purchase Order number if applicable to your situation Serial Number This is where you will enter the Serial or ID Number of the Customer This is where you will enter the name of the Customer for whom you are performing the calibration Once again there are icons available for accessing saved customers and for going to Management Tools pg 37 Channel Bridge This is where you will enter which Bridge on multi channel sensors you are calibrating default is channel 1 Load Direction This is where you will enter which Direction you wish to apply your Load in Compression Tension CW CCW etc There are again the icons available for accessing your saved load directions and for going to Load Direction in the Management Tools section pg 38 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 30 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Loading Units This is where you wil enter the Units you measure your Load in This option also offers you command icons for accessing Units you have saved previously and also for going directly to Units in the Management Tools section pg 37 Full Scale Capacity This is where you enter the maximum Capacity your sensor is rated at Calibr
66. o record and store your customer information Entries made here are available in the Customer pull down menu of the Calibration program and do not have to be entered manually The Seek textbox allows you to type the first few letters of a Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 Customer name and VCal brings up the closest saved match Customerlnormation CUSTOMER INFORMATION Seek Name Address 1 Address 2 City otate Zip Country Phone Fax Futek 7 7 il Thomas Bam ne 700000 000 LA i2641 USA 848 465 0830 848 465 0835 Cell 949 51 0 4932 Fmail fiutek ifutekcom Contact Notes Delete Refresh I4 4 Record 1 Manufacturer Information This utility is used to record and store your manufacturer information Entries made here are available in the Manufacturer pull down menu in the Calibration program and do not have to be entered manually The Seek textbox allows you to enter the first few letters of a Manufacturer name and VCal brings up the closest saved match Manufacturerlnformation MANUFACTURER INFORMATION Seek Futek Fl ome Futek Address 1 10 T4amas Address 2 City State ip Country Telephone 4465 0900 Fax baang WWW awfuekcom Delete Hetes 4 4 Record 1 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 36 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCa
67. o the applied load or force NONLINEARITY Load The weight torque pressure or force applied to the transducer OUTPUT Natural Frequency The frequency of free oscillation under no load conditions NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology http www nist gov Non linearity The maximum deviation of the Calibration Curve from a straight line drawn between the No load and Rated Load outputs expressed as a percentage of the Rated Output and measured on increasing load only NONREPEATABILITY Non repeatability The maximum difference between transducer output readings for repeated loadings under identical loading and environmental conditions OUTPUT Operating Temperature The extremes of temperature within which the transducer will operate without permanent adverse change to any of its performance characteristics Primary Axis The axis along which the transducer is designed to be loaded normally its geometric centerline Rated Load Rated Capacity The maximum Axial Load that the transducer is designed to measure within its specifications Rated Output The signal voltage produced by the transducer Where the output is directly proportional to excitation the signal is expressed in terms of mV V of excitation Reference Sensor Sensor generally having a known output versus load quality at a given location or in a given organization from which measurements made there are derived The reference sensor itself must be period
68. om an externally connected RS232 device such as the Futek D500 series displays and display the data on your VCal display Linearity With this type of calibration VCal takes a reading every time you press Enter on the ascending loading of your sensor returns an output value to the Test Grid and calculates the non linearity error based on your output s deviation from the ideal value at that load point Hysteresis With this type of calibration VCal takes a reading every time you press Enter on both the ascending and descending loading of your sensor returns output values for each point and then calculates the error based on the differences between the ascending and descending output values at each load point OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 43 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Now we need to talk a little about the three types of testing which are available to you in the Calibration interface told you a little earlier that we would give some more details about the Main Test the Time Test and the Signature Test he Main Test is the default type of test and iwhat type of test you will perform if you do not select either Time or Signature Test on the pull down menu available from the hand signing icon in the row of command buttons along the top of the interface window see page 30 for location Main Test The Main Test is the default or standard calibration type I
69. on multi channel sensors Default is 1 Load Direction This is where you specify which Direction you wish to apply your load in Again there are icons for accessing the pulldown menu of saved Load Directions and for going directly to the saved load direction Units in the Management Tools section p 38 Full Scale Capacity This is where you enter the Full Scale Capacity max load for your sensor Again there is the familiar pull down menu of saved load units and an icon for going directly to the saved Conversion Factors in the Management Tools section p 37 Calibration Load This is where you designate the Maximum Load you wish to apply during this test Please note that this amount may or may not be the same as the Full Scale Capacity for your sensor Again there is an icon for the pull down menu for Load Units and also for 26 decimal places in the Calibration Load values OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 26 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Loading Points This is where you enter the number of Load Points you wish to include in your test Default is 5 points Calibration Date This where you enter the Date of your test If you are entering data from a previous test you may enter the date manually If you are performing the test now there is a convenient button for entering the current date with one click Next Calibration Date This is where you define the Calibr
70. on viewable outputs Hi and Lo limits and setting the Interval how often VCal is to take and save readings during the duration of the test Uncertainty of Measurement A parameter associated with the result of a measurement that characterizes the dispersion of values that could reasonably be attributed to the measurand Validation Confirmation by examination and provision of objective evidence that the particular requirements for a specific intended use or purpose are fulfilled ISO 8402 Verification Confirmation by examination and provision of objective evidence that specified requirements have been fulfilled ISO 8402 Wheatstone Bridge A network of four resistances an emf source and a meter connected such that when the four resistances are matched the meter will show a zero deflection or null reading Zero Balance The output signal of the transducer with rated Excitation and with no load applied usually expressed in percent of Rated Output Zero Offset The difference expressed in degrees between true zero and an indication given by a measuring instrument Zero Return The difference in Zero Balance measured immediately before Rated Load application of specified duration and measured after removal of the load and when the output has stabilized Zero Stability The degree to which the transducer maintains its Zero Balance with all environmental conditions and other variables remaining constant OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2
71. ou load a saved test on the sensor you wish to perform Signature Checking on and then select Signature Test under the Signing Hand icon pulldown menu you will first see the following screen Here you can see a list of the Signature Test Profile Tests you have Sonsor Calibration SES performed on this specific cell Select all of the tests you wish to compare the Delusa e o results of Signature Comparison EX Output Under the Comparison section of the pane you can select which output characteristics of the tests you wish to compare Generate Dal Export Data Once you have selected which tests you wish to compare and you have selected which characteristics of these tests to include in your comparison you can press the Generate Data button to bring up the next screen Here you can see that have selected all three saved tests one Primary P Sensor Calibration Status Saved and two Subsequent S and that have chosen Output as my Zell eol s ak characteristic to compare Signature Then when pressed Generate Data it brought up the this comparison Grid In this Grid VCal lists the load points which must be same in all tests you wish to compare the outputs in all three tests and the percentage of error between the first and second tests and the first and the third tests Had chosen Non Linearity instead of Output in the Comparison area the Comparison Grid would have shown the Load points from the three
72. ou wish to save your results 8 Finally you will need to click the Initialize button to bring up the Time Test Grid and then press Start to begin the test You may temporarily halt your test at any time by pressing Pause or can cancel the test at any time by pressing Stop Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 47 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Example Calibration Verification Signature Test 1 The first step in performing a Signature Test Calibration is to fill in all the required information on the Information Tabs Info Initial and Setup be sure to check the checkbox next to Signature Test at the bottom of the Info tab and also to check either Primary or Subsequent whichever applies to your particular test Once you have filled in all the appropriate information to configure your test you can press the Begin Test button on the Setup tab Doing this will bring up the Test Grid filled in per your configuration settings 2 f you are performing this test right now you would connect your sensors and proceed through the Instructions for Performing a Main Test first see pgs 46 47 and when you have completed and saved your test continue with Step 3 3 If you are comparing the results of previously performed calibrations which you have loaded from the database you would then click on the down arrow icon just to the right of the Signing Hand icon This will brin
73. own external shunt resistors and also take and record Bridge Resistance readings Sensor Calibration 5tatus Hot Saved The first section of the Initial tab is the Environmental Conditions section here you can enter and record the relative humidity levels and leakage factor for your test as well as obtain B J and record the temperature in either Fahrenheit or Celsius from SCH i a your VCal temperature probe Leakage Temperature C F C 2 BerReading Next is the Shunt Calibration section here you can use VCal s EE SS built in Shunt values or select Externa and connect your own Extemal 60 46 100K 150K shunt resistors to VCal and obtain and record the Shunt ui m Calibration readings for your test Shunt Rana Gei shunt Reading The final section of the Initial tab is the Bridge Impedance Delay 2 5 section here you can obtain and record the bridgeresistance Bridge Impedance for the sensor you are calibrating by clicking the Take Reading Fin fe Q Take Reading Button Fout a Take Reading The Next Tab icon will move you to the next window in this case to the Setup Tab The Setup Tab is where you can define the Testing Mode your Test Options the Test Parameters and the Test Conditions for your test Sensor Calibration Status Saved Under Testing Modes you can choose between Normal Dilemas me G2 Extrapolation and Actual Modes of Tes
74. ration Verification interface window Here is where you will define which Channel you have connected your Reference Sensor to and which you have connected your Test Sensor to It is also where you will define which Units you want to use to measure your Load and your Output This is the Test Grid where you perform your tests and view your outputs There are also buttons available here for you to Tare your display take a Gross reading and Cancel the Current Test 29 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 au Futek Online This option allows you to connect directly to Futek s web site www futek com Here you can make use of the many be FI resources available at Futek online There are product catalogs calculators application solutions and technical support options DEP S VCal Net This option allows you to access www vcal net where database management tools software updates and upgrades record maintenance tools and reference sensor maintenance tools are all available as well as the HTML and PDF versions of this User Manual Calculators This option allows you to access the built in calculator functions of VCal Below you will find a brief description of each of J the built in calculator functions of VCal Zero Balance Calculator This calculator allows you to calculate the external resistance value required to bring the zero balance within acceptable lim
75. rent than what is shown here These pictures are included for general guidance purposes only This first picture shows the Futek VCal Reference Sensor hooked up in a hydraulic Tension Compression Calibrator machine fixtured for a Force Calibration Verification in Compression The following picture shows the Futek VCal System connected and the Futek VCal V Reference Sensor fixtured for Force Calibration Verification iin Tension The following picture shows the Futek VCal System connected and the Futek T5410 TDF 600 Reference Sensor connected for a Torque Calibration Verification of the Futek model 16005 TAT 500 Torque Wrench OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 A0 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Application Examples Continued The following picture shows the Futek VCal Module connected and the Futek VCal Reference Sensor fixtured for Pressure Calibration Verification using a hydraulic pressure testing system The following picture shows two Futek VCal systems hooked up in a Multi System manner with two Futek VCal Reference Sensors using the VCal Loading Tower in a Compression direction OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 50 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Instructions For Printing A Calibration Verification Certificate Now that we have walk
76. s are all sections that you can choose to include or not include Under Template with Custom selected all of the above mentioned sections and also Customer Address and Last Page Statements Calibration Technician etc can be selected for including or excluding from your Certificate Print Options Interface Cie Calibration Tests Print Settings Screen To print a calibration certificale or a repeatability report pease select one of the options belcw Prnt Options Repeatability Report Report Captions Je Show settings before prnt Select Loga je Bottom page company fo Hide border Iw Show Lago E Print Settings Template C Custom L Search Ze Sensor Sh Sensor SM 04247 Certificate Ma Direction Compression Compression Compression Compression Compression Compression Compression d Customer Address Max Non Lin Test Courter hax Hus Calibrated With 4 Last Page Statements Best Fit Equations fw Ext Test Results leakage shunt scale factor 8 7 2003 2 48 PM 7 Once you have decided on and selected all of the Sections you wish to include on your Report or Certificate then pressing Print will either allow you to preview the certificate if you selected the Show Settings Before Printing checkbox on the Print Options interface or print the Report On the following pages i
77. s an example of the Standard Mode Calibration Certificate with all Sections selected OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 52 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Standard Mode Calibration Certificate pg 1 TEK unc nang Doerr lcs Certificate of Calibration Cerlilicste ue ik 1 Zein LC uxdppar A ubek Customer Information Cepet Sigi LO Themas iiy Irvine CA 4209 dinanery LISS AA Aouse AMtedel L200 Capanm ACH Ib Sensor Information Airrix Mu LEES Sene Type Fer NX suufacturer Fuk Caira PR YU al of 13 5 Mate List apache air I Reference Sensor Serial n Titi IST 2 KOL Information LINEUP l utex Test Lount l Callbratan Techmklian VEAL Brot Laut SIJ EI Jb Cal Dis r har 07 2005 X04 03 pr Temperature 113 2 bert CaL Da Blaren hd Fum as 231 7 ey wes Lin Erroi Hyarreia x LUS Cmaps lien On DEI D Cat C T EH i EI ESTE Test Results Information 300 00 chon oat ait Te De fel fet D CO i ei C Sisi HARTIE SI ei AE a a rdg mone CG Op Linen Gun G r cialan sng re les kriti cone eh LSTOATUM ak kE 7 Poes Fir Papeim Aat ART 8 As ob AN A n T4RETeUEO Ah 2 34 A Io A Ir S rwr A 35 75511I lee Ba Eu Eain X Dec DON D o D Hp 63mlse t12 B 255 0 3 H 1 LEA B s HiFi i s SZ Arion Xo el Dert Firingyua9 aa cabalar asap the Peete al Lasst paa Bea cod ches Best Fit Equation
78. s is 20 19 8 20 100 1 of the Load 0 025 of full scale Note that 0 4000 is the ideal output at a load of 20 lbs OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 42 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 Test Parameters Under the Test Parameters section of the Setup tab there are are options for defining the number of Load Points required to perform a test Averaging Decimal Points and Target Load Warning Tolerances Load Points This field is required to perform a calibration or test This is where you define how many points in the load range you will take readings at For example if your cell is rated at 500 Ibs your calibration load is also at 500 Ibs and you set Load Points to 5 your Load Points will be 100 200 300 400 and 500 Ibs Averaging The number you enter here determines the number of readings VCal will take when you press Enter and then return an output value that is an Average of all the output readings taken Decimal Points This setting is where you determine the resolution of the data points This box is only used with the Manual Entry mode of calibration Under normal calibration or testing circumstances the number of decimal points will be determined by the resolution of the display Target Load Warning Tolerance This setting allows you to set a tolerance level with regards to your load points so that VCal will issue a warning that you are within
79. sensor or a repetition of previous tests to acquire comparable data The sensor calibration interface allows you to test various sensors under a pre determined load The load would usually be supplied by a pre calibrated reference sensor or a dead weight load or pressure system When the interface is loaded you will choose initially which channel the reference sensor is connected to and which channel the test sensor is connected to It makes no difference which cell is connected to which channel although under normal circumstances channel 1 would be used for the reference sensor Now that you have gotten familiar with the layout of the Calibration interface and we have discussed configuring your test setting Test Modes and Options Conditions and Parameters and we have discussed the three different types of tests Main Time and Signature let s walk through a couple of examples and take a look at some pictures that will illustrate the calibration procedures described here Example Calibration Verification Main Test Please refer to the screen shot below as a visual aid for performing the following steps 1 The first step in performing a Calibration Verification is to fill in all the information we have just talked about starting with the Info tab to the Initial tab and on through the Setup tab Once you have filled in all required information on these three tabs you can press the Begin Test Button and the Test Grid will be filled in based o
80. sensor serial number will appear here or you may enter a sensor serial number here manually The checkbox allows you to select unselect the Auto Read function pg 32 BRDG Bypass ID Chip Polling Use when calibrating reference sensors with no ID chip i CAP This box lets you enter a capacity for the sensor you are testing or verifying on this channel Clear the Scaling Clears any scaling factor which may currently be loaded Used for creating a new calibration curve for calibrating your Reference Sensors Tare The zeroed reading of your sensor with all offsets nulled a Gross The untared reading of your sensor with all offsets still in place Set to Peak Mode Takes a peak reading unselect to clear the peak reading Gi Set to Valley Mode Takes a valley reading unselect to clear the valley reading mV V Shows you the current mV V reading of the sensor without clearing the scaling factor used to verify that mV V matches load DEC Allows you to define the decimal places displayed F C Allows you to define whether test temperature is displayed in Fahrenheit or Celsius Loading Speed Allows you to monitor and subsequently control the speed with which your load and thus output changes UNITS Allows you to change the displayed units in real time m Gg mm DEVICE 1 gt Serial Number 125575 VCAL DEVICE 1 gt Serial Humber 125575 Chame 1 Chame Z Sampling Rate 600 Hz Filter Frequency 1Hz Sampling Rat
81. t consists of you entering all the required information asked for on the Information Tabs sections of the interface the Info Initial Setup and Test tabs followed by you pressing Begin lest on the Setup tab and then taking a first zero reading with your sensor unfixtured on the Test tab You would then fixture your sensor click into the Output box to the right of the first Load point 0 in the Test Grid and press Enter After this you would proceed through the load points indicated on the Load column of the Test Grid after clicking into each of the output boxes in a progressive fashion O through full scale then final zero still fixtured in the Test Grid After this you would take a final zero reading with your sensor unfixtured on the Test tab and possibly view your Uncertainty and Zero Return values on the Test tab You would then have the options of saving graphing or printing certificates and reports stating the results of your calibrations and tests Time Test Selecting the Time Test option in the pull down menu brings up the following screen where you can perform VCal V s Time Test calibration Here you are able to run a timed test with readings taken at pre defined intervals watch the graphic display of the outputs in real time and also save the results of these timed tests to a file of your choosing The screen below and the descriptive text that accompany it will give you an overview of the Time Test interface more detailed instru
82. t without providing all required information on each tab For a description of each required field you may review the information on pages 26 27 4 When you have filled in all required fields on the Sensor and Test Setup tabs then choose either Linearity OR Hysteresis on the Test Setup Tab and click on the Initialize Test button This will fill in the Test Grid with the proper load points for your calibration The following is an example of a window similar to what you should see on your screen Reference Sensor Calibration Status Hot Saved co ai d Test Setup Manutacturer Futek E wm eer Sensor Type Force E Serial Number 2000 Channel Bridge Load Direction Compression Units Es Full Scale Capacity noo Jib SES Calibration Load noo Jib o Loading Points s Calibration Date jan 2 2004 Current Date Next Calibration Date 4 1 2 2005 Interval Description f Motes MST Number Locations Gensor Info Engineering Lab Calibration Data Acquisition Channel E LOAD Cre Ene HON LIN 0 0000 0 0009 TARE GROSS 5 Next you would need to fixture your sensor see pages 49 50 for fixturing examples and then tare your load cell by pressing the Tare button this puts all offsets in place and zeroes your display You are now ready to begin taking readings Click in the first Output box in the test grid next to zero and press Enter to take your first zero reading Ne
83. tReading Reading and VCal will take and enter a value for you Test Parametes Averaging The next main division is the Test Parameters Window Here you can enter an Averaging Value this number tells VCal how many readings to take and then return the lest Condition f Linearity C Hysteresis VE En E E I value which is the Average of these readings Initialize est The last division under the Test Setup Tab is the Test Conditions Window Here you define whether you wish to test for Linearity OR Linearity and Hysteresis and also whether you wish to enter your Data Manually or let VCal take and enter your Verification readings There is also an Initialize Test Button when you are ready to start your test and the Arrow Button to take you to the next tab when you are ready Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 27 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Heference Sensor Calibration Status Not Saved oema Corrections Linearit Correction a3 4 34754e 005 al 1 00029e 000 az 2 30871 e Du4 all 0 00000e 000 Hysteresis Correction b3 0 00000e 000 bl fi 00000e 000 b 0 00000e 000 b 0 00000e 000 Linearize Uncertainty 1 612e 004 Scaling Rated Output fi 3338 riv Al Scaled Decimal Points 1 Dutput Decimal Points 4 ver Load Threshold 150 zo Over Range Threshold 150 Load 1000 Output 1 9998 Get Reading Scale To Unit Ca
84. the load value indicated in the Test Grid It calculates the non linearity and hysteresis if selected based on the deviation from the nominal For Example If you pressed Enter at 79 3 Ibs load and your output was 0 5335 mV V but the load indicated in the Test Grid is 80 Ibs then 80 0 lbs X 0 5335 79 3 0 5402 mV V this would be VCal s output reading in Extrapolation Mode under the test conditons described Note Extrapapolation Mode only works when you have a calibrated reference cell connected as well as your test cell and all channels must be designated correctly for the calculations to work correctly Actual Mode Calibration In this mode you take readings at any pattern of points you desire pressing Enter at each point and VCal takes a reading at that point and changes the indicated loads in the Test Grid to reflect the points at which you pressed Enter VCal then gives an output reading at that point and calculates the non linearity based on the deviation from the new nominal value For Example If the load indicated on VCal s Test Grid is 80 lbs and you press Enter when there is only 79 3 Ibs of load applied then VCal will change the value indicated in the Test Grid to 79 3 Ibs and will display the output value that corresponds to 79 3 Ibs of load Note Because hysteresis requires exactly matching ascending as well as descending load points it is not available in this mode of calibration Testing Options Manua
85. the tolerance level you have set of your load point For example if your first load point is 50 lbs and you have your Target Load Warning Tolerance set to 1 then when you increase the load applied to 49 Ibs VCal s display screen background will change from Black to Yellow to let you know that you are within the 1 Ib tolerance level you have set The number you enter in the Tolerance box is an increment of whatever units you are measuring your load with If you enter a 2 in the box and you are measuring your load in kilograms then VCal will issue a warning when the load applied is within 2 kgs of the load point Test Conditions The final section of the Setup tab is the Test Conditions section Here is where you decide whether to perform your calibration using VCal V s Auto Read function or maybe to read from an R 232 device and also where you decide whether to test for Linearity or Linearity and Hysteresis Auto Read By selecting this option you are telling VCal that you wish to utilize the Automatic Reading Taking function This feature works like a normal calibration except that you do not need to press Enter as you reach each Load point With Auto Read selected you simply start loading your sensor and as you reach each load point indicated in the Test Grid VCal will automatically take a reading and display the corresponding outptut value in the Output column of the Test Grid Read from RS232 his setting allows you to read fr
86. ting Descriptions of these Modes will be given in the Calibration Verification Testing Modes esl ete Instructions section of this Manual pg 42 Ge Normal Mode Manual Entry Extrapolation Mode 7 coated Testing Under Test Options you can choose between either Manual C Actual Mode E E Entry or Scaled Testing More detail will be given on these EE options in the Calibration Verification Instructions section of Lenin Perie 5 this Manual pg 42 eum mm Under Test Parameters you can define such parameters for your Scaled Testing Decimal Points IT test as Loading Points Averaging Decimal Points and Target Target Load Warning Tolerance Zz Load Warning Tolerances he Scaled Testing Decimal SE Points textbox allows you to select output decimal points when Me performing a scaled test More details will be given on setting these parameters in the Calibration Verification Instructions section of this Manual pg 43 Linearity Linearity Hysteresis Begin Test Under Test Conditions you can define whether your test is performed with VCal automatically taking readings at your pre determined load points or whether you wish to read your data from an RS232 device and also whether you wish to test for Linearity or Linearity Hysteresis There is also a button for Beginning your test pg 43 OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 32 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0
87. ue are required if you wish to perform a calibration or test Reference Sensor Calibration Status Hot Saved L5 gs Wael iio x lt Test Sensor Info Manutacturer Futek mj Model Sensor Type Force mi serial Munker Channel Bridae nad Dirertinn Fompressien Lits mj Full Scale Capacity l mi Calibration Load l fo Loading Pcintz Hi Calibration Cate l Curent Date Mex Calibration Cate l Interval Description Motes MIST Number Locatio1s Engineering Lab zl sel 5 z Manufacturer This is where you enter the name of the manufacturer of the load cell you are calibrating Clicking the down arrow icon at the right of the text box displays a pull down menu which lists all Manufacturers you have saved in the Management Tools section of VCal see pg 36 Clicking the icon with three periods will talke you to the section of Management Tools where you save Manufacturer Names Model This is where you enter the Model number of your sensor Sensor Type This is where you enter the type of sensor you wish to test or calibrate Again you have icons for accessing the pull down menu of saved sensor types and for going to the Sensor Types in the Management Tools section of VCal see pg 37 Serial Number This is where you enter the Serial Number of the reference sensor you wish to calibrate Channel Bridge This is where you enter the Channel or Bridge you wish to use
88. ults etc and certifies that the information is accurate within a certain limit of uncertainty Calibration Curve A record of the comparison of the transducer outputs versus standard test loads Calibration Interval A period of time or amount of use between calibrations determined to be adequate to ensure equipment remains reliable where reliable is defined as within sufficient tolerance or uncertainty for the tests being done Calibration Load For the purposes of this Glossary The maximum load which is to be applied during a particular Calibration Calibration The comparison of transducer outputs against standard test loads Compensated Temperature The range of temperature over which the transducer is compensated to maintain Rated Output and Zero Balance within specified limits Correction Factor Numerical factor by which the uncorrected result of a measurement is multiplied to compensate for systematic error Creep The change in transducer output occurring with time while under load and with all environmental conditions and other variables remaining constant Usually measured with Rated Load applied and expressed as a percent of Rated Output over a specific period of time Crosstalk With one component loaded to capacity and the other unloaded the output of the unloaded component will not exceed the percentage specified of its full scale capacity Deflection The change in length along the Primary Axis of the load cell between no load a
89. ver found will be installed Fearch removable media floppy CO AOM J Include this location in the search Don t search will choose the driver to install Choose this option to select the device driver trem a list Windows does not guarantee that the driver you choose willbe the best match For pour hardware 8 Some Windows XP users may encounter the following Incompatibility message Please disregard and continue Found New Hardware Wizard Please wait while the wizard installs the software Hardware Installation The software you are installing lor this hardware Futek Val has vot passed Windows Logo testing to verfy its compatibility with Windows AH Tell me why this testing Is important Continuing your installation of this soltware may impair or destabilize the correct operation ol your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing STDP Installation Futek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 14 Futek Advanced Sensor Technology Futek VCal Documentation Rev 1 8 0 07 26 05 9 Clicking the Continue Anyway icon brings up the following Completing the Found New Hardware Screen where if you click Finish you will have successfully installed Futek VCal Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware
90. xt load the cell to the first load point 50 Ibs in this example click in the output box next to 50 and press Enter and VCal will take the reading Repeat this process for each load point in the Test Grid 6 Once you have taken the last reading the Linearize button on Test tab will begin flashing at this point you have the choice of whether or not you wish to Linearize the load cell A Hysteresis correction is also possible for this correction you must select the hysteresis option on the Test Setup tab before beginning a test The correction works by applying a linearization factor on the loading and unloading of the cell Hysteresis corrections are only applied when doing a calibration on the Sensor Calibration window Just click the Linearize button to apply the corrections The first linearization coefficients are applied on the loading of the sensor up to full scale After that the hysteresis coefficients are applied during the unloading of the sensor 7 Under Scaling enter the rated output of the load cell For example if a 5000 Ib cell is rated at 2 000 mV V from cert or test you should enter 2 000 mV V even if you are only loading to a calibration load of 500 Ibs Enter your Default Decimal Points to display Over Load Threshold determines at what level VCal will issue a red flashing Sensor Overload Warning Over Range Threshold determines at what level VCal will issue a yellow flashing Outside Calibration Range Warning
91. your PC s BIOS setup Please shut the unit off and power on again e Windows XP users If you receive any incompatibility messages please disregard We are in the process of working this detail out General Safety and Use Please observe all appropriate safety precautions for electronic devices e Please do not short circuit E and E Please do not short circuit power and common e Please only run your Futek VCal from the installed Removable Drive only Failure to do so could cause VCal to become unstable e Please do not use in conditions of extreme heat or cold Operating Temperature 0 to 60 C e Please do not consume food or beverages near your VCal unit e Please do not open your VCal V unit unless you have to check or change the fuse and then obtain Futek factory authorization and instruction first and then observe the above mentioned warning here is a slight delay when printing a report or certificate before the preview image comes up this is normal and unavoidable due to the Crystal viewing components Please note that because of the significant amount of resources required by the 3D graphing program we recommend that it be used on systems utilizing at least 128 MB of RAM and with a processor speed of at least 400 MHz To Contact Futek e Email us at futek futek com Or call us directly at 800 23 FUTEK or at 949 465 0900 OFutek Advanced Sensor Technology 2005 57 Futek Advanced S

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