Span Only Calibration (False Zero) - Cardinal 201 Installation, Technical And Operation Manual

4.7.3 Span Only Calibration (False Zero)

This calibration method calculates a new span while maintaining the zero point.
This is useful for tank scales that cannot be fully emptied.
CAL1= – Test Load Weight
CAL2= – False Zero Weight
8400-M117-O1 Rev D
The display will show CAL1=.
1.
Place the TEST LOAD on the scale.
2.
Use the F1/ and F2/ keys to input the value of the TEST LOAD.
3.
Press the F3/  key until calibration starts.
4.
Starting at the left and proceeding right, a series of dashes will
5.
appear on the display.
Next, starting at the left and proceeding right, the dashes will
6.
disappear, after which the display will show: CAL2=.
The display will show CAL2=.
1.
Remove the TEST LOAD from the scale.
2.
Press the NET/GROSS key.
3.
A new span will be calculated.
4.
m N OTE: If the CALPt= parameter is greater than 1, all other test points
will be bypassed for a Span Only calibration.
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