Calibration

Articles related to calibration of systems/sensors

How to calibrate GeoComp Lab Systems - I: LoadTrac II and FlowTrac II
Calibration of LoadTrac II and FlowTrac II sensors Basic Principles     In order to calibrate the transducers used in the LoadTrac-II/FlowTrac-II system, ...
Fri, 22 Sep, 2017 at 4:53 PM
How to calibrate GeoComp Lab Systems - II: ShearTrac II
Calibration of ShearTrac II sensors Basic Principles     In order to calibrate the transducers used in the ShearTrac II system, you will need an independe...
Fri, 22 Sep, 2017 at 4:55 PM
How to calibrate GeoComp Lab Systems - III: LoadTrac III
Calibration of LoadTrac III sensors Basic Principles     In order to calibrate the transducers used in the LoadTrac-III system, you will need an independe...
Fri, 22 Sep, 2017 at 4:56 PM
How to calibrate GeoComp Lab Systems - IV: Machine Compressibility
Machine Compressibility     For consolidation during a test, data are collected that relate to the total deformation which occurs throughout the system ...
Fri, 22 Sep, 2017 at 4:57 PM
How to calibrate GeoComp Lab Systems - V: Resilient Modulus System
Calibration of Resilient Modulus System Basic Principles     In order to calibrate the transducers used in the resilient modulus system, you will need an ...
Fri, 22 Sep, 2017 at 4:58 PM
How to calibrate GeoComp Lab Systems - VI: Large Shear - ShearTrac III
Calibration of Large Shear - ShearTrac III Basic Principles     In order to calibrate the transducers used in the ShearTrac III, you will need an indep...
Fri, 22 Sep, 2017 at 4:59 PM
How to zero sensors before test
Zeroing Sensors     Between tests, the load cell output will usually drift a small amount.  At best, the no-load condition will be in the range of ±0.02...
Fri, 22 Sep, 2017 at 2:39 PM
FAQ - Error - "Calibration factor is too small"
Question:  When I start a test, the program gives me an error message stating that the calibration factor is too small.  I cannot run the test.  I checked ...
Wed, 11 Oct, 2017 at 3:03 PM
FAQ - Displacement/Loads measurements off by factor of 2
Question:  I used our calibrated gauge blocks to check our displacement sensor on the load frame.  It appears to give readings roughly one half the actual ...
Wed, 11 Oct, 2017 at 3:15 PM
FAQ - Update calibration information after the test
Question: Can I use a new calibration factor and apply it to the previous test I have already run and get the correct results? Answer: Yes, you can. Ope...
Wed, 11 Oct, 2017 at 3:15 PM