Measurement Computing DataShuttle - Manual (Page 20)

2-2 DataShuttle - Technical Notes 11-13-01 DataShuttle and DynaRes
EDITCAL
DataShuttles are calibrated at the factory prior to shipment, and should not need
re-calibration when you receive your order. The recommended calibration period is 2
years. Note that changing calibration numbers affects the accuracy of the analog
measurements.
EDITCAL.EXE (or EDITCAL, for short) is our utility program that allows the modification of calibration
numbers. Steps for starting and using EDITCAL follow.
1. Make sure the EDITCAL.EXE program file is located in the same sub-directory as the
application programs.
2. Load the EDITCAL.EXE program from the keyboard.
3. At the DOS prompt, enter EDITCAL, then press the [ENTER] key.
This invokes the utility.
Once EDITCAL is up and running you can use the arrow keys to navigate back and forth
among the following menu selections:
Data Files: To merge calibration files supplied from the factory into a single file for
systems that have multiple units, or to update existing calibration files.
AC EEPROM: To view or modify calibration data on Analog Connection units that
have non-volatile on-unit EEPROMS.
DS EEPROM: To view and/or modify the calibration numbers of DataShuttle
EEPROMs, or to perform an analog calibration
QUIT: Ends the EDITCAL session.
4. Move the arrow keys until DS EEPROM is flashing.
5. Press [ENTER].
6. Proceed according to the on-screen instructions that appear after making your selection.
At any time during your use of EDITCAL, you can press the [F1] key to display help-
text regarding a highlighted field.