Patent No. 6,766,028 - OFI Testing Equipment, Inc.
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Appendix
Transducer
Linearization
The transducer linearization process is only necessary if the transducer,
transducer board, or control board have been replaced. This process only
applies to rmware version 1.43 and later.
1. Make sure the computer is connected to the Model 900 viscometer and
that the ORCADA
®
software is not open. Lower the thermocup and
remove the rotor sleeve so that the bob is exposed.
2. Open Hyperterminal. In the “New Connection” dialog box, give the
connection a name. This name is unimportant. However, it is necessary
to enter something in the “Name” eld.
3. Set the following port settings:
- Bits per second: 38400
- Data bits: 8
- Parity: None
- Stop bits: 1
- Flow control: None