5 CALIBRATION

The DBC series of temperature calibrators must be considered as reference standard: these instruments must be periodically tested and calibrated with a recommended recalibration period of 12 months. The Service Centres of GE provide a global calibration service to National and International standards.

Calibration must be carried out by the suitably qualified calibration technicians. The calibration procedure requires a high-accuracy reference standard (at least 5 times better than the DBC accuracy) with direct traceability to National or International Standard (SIT, UKAS etc.).

Press the # and the menu keys to select the set-up display.

SYSTEM SETUP

CALIBRATION

ENTER CODE

ENTER CODE

Use the keys to select CALIBRATION and press ent.

Important Note

A PIN code protects the calibration facility from unauthorised use. Each instrument, on delivery, contains the factory set PIN (4321). To continue protecting the calibration facility, the PIN code should be changed as soon as possible.

Enter the correct PIN at the ENTER CODE prompt and press ent. After entering the PIN number, calibrate the instrument by following the on-screen instructions.

CALIBRATION

REF. RTD INPUT

REF. RTD

BLOCK CALIBRATION

mV (1)

mV (2)

Calibration of the standard Reference Probe Input

In the calibration menu, using the cursor keys select the REF. RTD INPUT and press ent. The display enables the setting of the resistance test value (true value).

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GE K400 user manual Important Note, Calibration of the standard Reference Probe Input

K400 specifications

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