User Manual
Futek Advanced Sensor Technology – Futek VCal™Documentation Rev. 1.8.0 07/26/05
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Futek VCal™ Sensor Verification System – Table of Contents
• Vcal.net ***************** 34
• Calculators ***************** 34
• VCal™ Management Tools ***************** 34 – 39
• Send To Web ***************** 34
• Company Information ***************** 35
• The Backup / Restore Tool ***************** 35
• The User Management Tool ***************** 35
• Customer Information ***************** 36
• Manufacturer Information ***************** 36
• The Sensor Types Tool ***************** 37
• The Unit Conversions Tool ***************** 37
• The HV / Ohm Calibration Tool ***************** 38
• The Locations Tool ***************** 38
• The Load Direction Tool ***************** 38
• The Close Tool ***************** 38
• VCal™ Help ***************** 39
• The Electronic Data Sheet Tool ***************** 39
• Exit Management Tools ***************** 39
IV. Operational Instructions – “How To” ***************** 40 - 56
• Instructions For Calibrating Your Reference Sensor ***************** 40 – 41
• Introduction To Performing VCal™ Calibrations / Verifications ***************** 42 – 45
• Testing Modes ***************** 42
• Testing Options ***************** 42
• Testing Parameters ***************** 43
• Testing Conditions ***************** 43
• Calibration / Verification (Main Test) ***************** 44
• Calibration / Verification (Time Test) ***************** 44
• Calibration / Verification (Signature Test) ***************** 45
• Instructions For Performing Calibrations / Verifications ***************** 46 – 50
• Example: Calibration / Verification (Main Test) ***************** 46 – 47
• Example: Calibration / Verification (Time Test) ***************** 47
• Example: Calibration / Verification (Signature Test) ***************** 48
• Example: Applications – (Fixturing) ***************** 49 – 50
• Instructions For Printing A Calibration / Verification Certificate ***************** 51 – 52
• Example: Standard Calibration / Verification Certificate ***************** 53 – 54
• Instructions For Printing A Repeatability Report ***************** 54
• Example: Repeatability Report ***************** 55 – 56
V. Troubleshooting / Technical Support ***************** 57
VI. Futek VCal™ Specifications Page ***************** 58
VII. VCal™ Glossary of Terminology ***************** 59 – 61