Using a decade resistance box, generate the required value (to the Ref. Probe connection on the electrical panel) and press ent. The microprocessor combines the two values automatically. The nominal value is the value recommended for the test.

REF. RTD INPUT

Nominal value:

300Ω

True value:

300.00

Reading:

298.50

Press ENT or CE ...

•Calibration of the external Reference Probe (DBC-TS and DBC-TC)

By selecting the REF RTD from the calibration menu and pressing ent, a new display opens to set all the parameters needed for the connected Reference RTD (Tag number, R0 values, coefficients).

REF RTD

Tag:

R0:100.00Ω

A:3.9080e-03

B:-5.8020e-07

C:-4.1830e-12

Move the cursor with the keys and set the value with the numeric key-pad. In this way, a characterisation of the specific Reference Probe can be made. Press ent to return to the calibration menu.

•Calibration of the internal dry well Sensor (DBC-TS and DBC-TC)

Note: Starting this procedure after at least 1 hour of warm-up, achieves a better accuracy.

CALIBRATION

SET 1:

50.00

REF 1:

50.00

SET 2:

300.00

REF 2:

300.00

SET 3:

400.00

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K400 specifications

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