Measurement Computing DBK Part 2 - Manual (Page 41)

DBK Option Cards and Module 899892 DBK43A & DBK43B, pg. 21
GageCal, Calibration Program for DBK16, DBK43A, and DBK43B in Daq Applications
GageCal is intended for DBK16, DBK43, DBK43A, and DBK43B load cell applications in
conjunction with Daq devices.
GageCal is not used for LogBook applications.
GageCal is a calibration aid for use with DBK16, DBK43, DBK43A, and DBK43B devices that are being
used in Daq device data acquisition systems. The program, which is independent of DaqView, provides an
on-screen walk-through for setting jumpers, switches and adjusting trimpots.
With GageCal you can:
• Use a graphic representation of a strain-gage board as a guide to configure switches, jumpers,
and other hardware settings.
• Enter all the parameters pertaining to your strain gage application.
• Follow step by step prompting to adjust trimpots for scale gain, input gain, and offset to ensure
the channel provides the desired input range.
GageCal is installed from the Master Setup screen of the data-acquisition CD-ROM as part of the
DaqBook/DaqBoard Support option. After your DaqBook/DaqBoard support has been installed you can
access and use GageCal as follows.
1. Access GageCal from a desktop shortcut, or by navigating from the desktop as follows:
Start ⇒ Programs ⇒ IOtech DaqXSoftware [or Omega DaqXSoftware] ⇒ GageCal
A Select Device window will appear, similar to that shown in the following figure.
GageCal – Select Device
2. From the Select Device window, highlight the applicable DaqBook or DaqBoard, thin click
the button. The Strain Gage Calibration window will appear.
GageCal’s Strain Gage Calibration Window
3. Click the button. Then select one of the following, as applicable:
DBK16, DBK43, DBK43A, or DBK43B. See following figure.