Manual, F/T Sensor, Data Acquisition (DAQ) Systems
Document #9620-05-DAQ.indd-20
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6. Maintenance
6.1 Periodic Inspection
For most applications, part replacement during normal operation is unnecessary. With industrial-type
applications that frequently move the system’s cabling, the cable jacket should be periodically checked for
signs of wear. These applications should implement the procedures discussed in Section 7.2—Detecting
Failures (Diagnostics) to detect any failures.
The transducer must be kept free of excessive dust, debris, or moisture. Applications with metallic
debris (i.e., electrically-conductive) must protect the transducer from this debris. Transducers without
specic factory-installed protection should be considered unprotected. Should the internal structure of
the transducers become clogged with particles, the calibration may be affected or the transducer may be
damaged
6.2 Periodic Calibration
Periodic calibration of the transducer and DAQ card is required to maintain traceability to national
standards. Follow any applicable ISO-9000-type standards for calibration. ATI Industrial Automation
recommends annual recalibrations, particularly for applications that frequently cycle the loads applied to the
transducer.
6.3 Multiple IFPSMC Box Recalibration
The electronics (IFPS card) in the IFPSMC are needed along with the transducers when the transducers
are being recalibrated. Sending the entire IFPSMC box for recalibration along with the transducers is
recommended. Occasionally, circumstances require the recalibration of a single transducer, while other
transducers remain in use. In this case, remove the transducer’s IFPS card from the IFPSMC box to
accompany the transducer for recalibration. Refer to Section 6.3.1—Removing and Replacing the IFPS Card
for Recalibration for instructions.
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