Measurement Computing WaveView - Manual (Page 45)

05-22-01 WaveCal, pg. 5
3. The User Calibration dialog box
indicates the Channel and the Range
that are currently scheduled for
calibration.
Notice that we have elected to use the
Automatic “Next” feature by placing
a checkmark in the feature’s selection
box.
At this point, click your keyboard’s
key to continue.
Note that using your keyboard’s
key has the same result as
if you where to click on the
“on-screen” Calibrate button.
After hitting , the Calibrate
Channel box appears for First Point
calibration (see figure for step 4).
The User Calibration Dialog Box Showing
Channel 1, Range –5.0 to 5.0 V
Currently Scheduled for Calibration
4. Adjust the Calibrator Voltage to the
recommended value.
In the example we have a range of
-5.0 to +5.0 Volts.
We have set our Calibrator Voltage to
- 4.8 Volts, as recommended.
5. Hit on your keyboard, or
click on the screen’s Next button.
The Calibrate Channel box appears
for the “Second Point” as indicated in
the step 6 figure.
Channel 1, Range –5.0 to 5.0 V
Scheduled for
First Point Calibration Using –4.8 V
Note: If you input an unacceptable
voltage value, such as -4.8 Volts
when +4.8 Volts is expected,
WaveCal notifies you with a message
box, as seen to the right.
Message Resulting from Attempting to
Enter an Unacceptable Voltage