Start Software Should see a quick update on status bar and no error messages.
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Select the “4wire_4p096_diode.txt” if needed This file should be selected. If it is not, press the “Select Model File Emulator File” button and choose the file.
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Run Auto-Cal 2. Press start. 1. Check “auto- continue” to speed up calibration. 3. Continue should start to blink. Press this to initiate calibration.
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Calibration progress 1. Text describing the current step is shown here 2. Measured results will update here. The sensor emulator will automatically adjust the “sensor” output according to the current emulated temperature and pressure.
Calibration complete 1. Notice that the calibrated min and max output are approximately at the target of 0.5V to 4.5V. This indicates that the calibration worked and the hardware is functioning correctly...
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Sensor emulator for verification Press “run sensor emulator” on the “Set up cal” tab. This will bring up the tool on the right. It will take a few seconds for the data to load.
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Sensor emulator for verification 2. The cursor position will adjust to show the current temperature and pressure conditions on the sensor curves. 1. Adjust the sliders to any temperature or pressure. 3. The “ideal output” and “Out Meas” should be approximately equal.
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