Mark-10 WT3-201 - Calibration; Initial Physical Setup; Calibration Procedure

Model WT3-201 Wire Crimp Pull Tester User’s Guide
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12 CALIBRATION
12.1 Initial Physical Setup
The tester should be mounted vertically to a test stand or fixture rugged enough to withstand a load equal
to the full capacity of the instrument. The lever mechanism should be removed. Certified deadweights or
master load cells should be used, along with appropriate mounting brackets and fixtures. A calibration kit
is available from Mark-10. Caution should be taken while handling such equipment.
12.2 Calibration Procedure
1. Select Calibration from the menu. The display appears as follows:
2. Press DIRECTION to invert the display, if desired. ENTER to continue. The display appears as
follows:
The tester can be calibrated at up to 10 points. Enter the number of calibration points (at least
one point must be selected).
Note: To achieve the accuracy specification of ±0.2%, it is recommended to calibrate the tester at
5 or more evenly spaced increments, such as 40, 80, 120, 160, and 200 lb loads.
3. To escape the Calibration menu at any time, press ESCAPE. The display appears as follows:
Selecting “Cancel” will revert back to the Calibration setup. Selecting “Exit w/o saving” will return
to the menu without saving changes.
4. After the number of calibration points has been entered, press ENTER. The display appears as
follows:
CALIBRATION
NOT COMPLETE
Cancel
Exit w/o saving
CALIBRATION
To invert the
display, press the
DIRECTION button,
then press ENTER.
CALIBRATION
Enter # cal points
(1 to 10)
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