CHAPTER 4 TESTING
4.3.1 Overload/Underload
Test
This test determines if the Indicator displays the proper indication when an overload condition
exists on the base.
1. Place a mass on the base platform which exceeds the scale’s capacity, and observe
the Indicator display. The display should indicate Error E. Remove the mass from
the scale base. The display should return to zero.
2. On larger models (SD75L and SD200L) test for an underload condition as follows:
with the Indicator ON and no mass on the scale base, lift up on the base platform
and observe the display. The display should indicate Error E. Release the platform.
The display should return to zero.
4.4 Performance Tests Using a Load Cell Simulator
A simulator can be used in place of a base if available.
– Connect the simulator’s leads to the PCB. (See Figure 2-2 and Table 2-2, page 2-4.)
Test the Indicator as follows:
1. Set the simulator to zero. Power on the Indicator. Perform a Span Calibration, with zero
at the simulator’s zero setting, and 100% capacity at the simulator’s millivolt setting in
Table 2-3 (page 2-5).
2. Following calibration, check that the Indicator’s display reading is stable at each
simulator level, up to the maximum set in the calibration. If the readings are stable, the
Indicator is functioning properly.
4.5 Calibration Retention Test
This test checks that the Indicator retains calibration after power is removed and then restored.
1. Turn the Indicator OFF and disconnect the AC Adapter.
2. Wait one minute, then reconnect the AC Adapter to the Indicator.
3. Check to insure that the Indicator retained calibration settings.
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