Configuring data logging options, Calibrating the hardware, Factory calibration – Measurement Computing USB-5201 User Manual
Page 9: Field-calibration

USB-5201 User's Guide
Installing the USB-5201
9
Configuring data logging options
The following data logging options are programmable with software.
select the input channels to log
set the data format
set the start mode
set up alarm conditions
copy and convert saved binary files
delete data files
All data logging options are stored on the USB-5201 in non-volatile memory in EEPROM, and are loaded on
power up.
Calibrating the hardware
Factory calibration
The Measurement Computing Manufacturing Test department performs the initial factory calibration. Return
the device to Measurement Computing Corporation when calibration is required. The recommended calibration
interval is one year.
Field-calibration
The USB-5201 supports field-calibration with InstaCal. Calibrate the device whenever the ambient temperature
changes by more than ±10 °C from the last self-calibration.
Allow the USB-5201 to operate for at least 30 minutes before calibrating.