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Appendix D. Calibration
This chapter provides brief information on PCI-1723 calibration.
Regular calibration checks are important to maintain accuracy in data
acquisition and control applications. We provide the calibration
programs or utility on the companion CD-ROM to assist you in D/A
calibration.
Note:
✎ If you installed the program to another directory, you can find these
programs in the corresponding subfolders in your destination directory.
The PCI-1723 has been calibrated at the factory for initial use.
However, a calibration of the analog input and the analog output
function every six months is recommended.
These calibration programs make calibration an easy job. With a
variety of prompts and graphic displays, these programs will lead you
through the calibration and setup procedures, showing you all the
correct settings and adjustments.
To perform a satisfactory calibration, you will need a 4½-digit digital
multi-meter and a voltage calibrator or a stable, noise-free D. C.
voltage source.
Note:
✎ Before you calibrate the D/A function, you must turn on the power at
least 15 minutes to make sure the DA&C card getting stable.
A calibration utility, AutoCali, is included on the companion CD-
ROM :
Cal1723.EXE PCI-1723 calibration utility
This calibration utility is designed for the Microsoft
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Windows™
environment. Access this program from the default location:
C:\Program Files\Advantech\ADSAPI\Utilities\PCI1723\Windows