CHAPTER 4 TESTING
Valor
™
7000 Series Service Manual
4-5
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4.4.3 Linearity Test
This test is used to determine the linearity of the unit throughout its operating range.
The masses used to perform this test can be utility masses
NOTE:
The scale must pass the Precision and Repeatability Tests, and be calibrated before
the Linearity Test may be performed.
TABLE 4-3. LINEARITY TEST MASSES
Capacity (g)
1500 x 0.05 g
3000 x 0.1g
6000 x 0.2g
15000 x 0.5g
30000 x 1g
Reference Wt.
500g
500g
1kg
2kg
5kg
Load 1
200g
1000g
2kg
5kg
10kg
Load 2
500g
1000g
1kg
5kg
10kg
Load 3
200g
500g
2kg
2kg
5kg
NOTE:
All masses are nominal values. Use the same reference mass throughout the procedure.
1. Place the test mass on the Scale, record the weight and remove.
2. Place Load 1 on the Scale and press
ON/ Zero - Off
.
3. Place the test mass on the Scale, record the weight and remove.
4. Place Load 2 on the Scale and press
ON/ Zero - Off
.
5. Place the test mass on the Scale, record the weight and remove.
6. Place Load 3 on the Scale and press
ON/ Zero - Off
.
7. Place the test mass on the Scale and record the weight.
8. The difference in the weights of the test mass should be within ±2 d, as specified in
the Tables 1-1 and 1-2. If not, calibrate (see Appendix A.1) and repeat the test.
9. If the Scale remains out of tolerance, the Load Cell may need to be replaced.
4.4.4 Off-Center Load Test
The Off-Center Load Test is used to determine whether displayed weight values are affected by
moving the sample to different areas of the Pan.
1. Place half of the
scale’s
capacity in the center of the Pan.
2. Note the reading.
3. Move the mass halfway (between the center and the edge) to the front of the Pan.
Note any differences in the displayed weight reading.
4. Repeat the test for the back, left, and right position of the Pan.
