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4.  Locate the PCA CAL key pad as shown in Figure 3.  
5.  Short the CAL key pad terminals to reset the password.  When the password is reset, 
the Meter beeps to indicate that the action is complete. 
Battery Terminal 9 V
CAL Key Pad
 
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Figure 3. PCA Component Location 
Adjustment Procedure Operation 
The Meter will prompt the user through steps in the Calibration Adjustment Procedure 
with screens showing the live reading, source value for the step, and the calibration step 
number. Figure 4 shows a screen shot of the first step of the calibration adjustment 
procedure. 
Next
-0.03
mVDC
Abort
Source:   0.0000 mV           0.000Hz
Calibration Step:         1 of 56
CALIBRATING...
Manual Range
500 mVDC
8:10pm
06/13/07
Calibration
 
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Figure 4. Calibration Adjustment Screenshot 
Screenshot Description 
The following describes the Meter dialog shown in Figure 4 Screenshot. 
1.  Live Reading measurement shown in the Primary display is using default calibration 
constants.  The measurement is likely to be slightly different from the applied signal, 
because it is an uncalibrated measurement. 
2.  Bolt icon is shown at all times during the calibration procedure.  
3.  Source- value for Calibrator shown in the Secondary measurement portion of the