Elcometer 6014 Operating Instructions Manual page 17

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7.2 CALIBRATION MODE - AUTOMATIC / MANUAL
The Elcometer 6014 has two calibration adjustment modes; Automatic and Manual.
Automatic calibration (default mode, set at factory) - sets the gauge to the value of the calibration tile
pre-programmed in the memory of the unit.
Manual calibration - allows the reading value displayed on the screen to be adjusted up or down to the
value given on the calibration tile label.
To switch between the two calibration modes, connect the gauge to a PC, run Novo-Soft™ software and
choose the appropriate setting in >Setup>Software preferences (see "Changing settings using Novo-
Soft™" on page 29).
7.3 CALIBRATING IN AUTOMATIC MODE
The automatic calibration procedure is as follows:
1. Visually inspect the calibration tiles for smears or defects before you start.
2. Switch on the gauge and wait until the gauge is ready to take
measurements.
3. Use the SCROLL UP/DOWN button to select:
4. Press the READ/SELECT key. The display will show:
CALIBRATE ANGLE
Press Read Key
Calibrate
Sample Black Ref
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