Manfred Weber
Metra Mess- und Frequenztechnik in Radebeul e.K.
PC Vibration Measurement System VibroMetra

Calibration state

 
The calibration state panel shows time information concerning the calibration and the calibration state.
 
Calibration state
1

Calibration interval

 
1. Calibration interval
 
You can adjust the calibration interval of a sensor. Manufacturers usually recommend a calibration interval of 12 months for piezoelectric sensors which are frequently used and 24 months for rarely used piezoelectric accelerometers.
2

Date of last calibration

 
2. Date of last calibration
 
Shows the date of the last calibration. The date is set by
  •  entering a sensitivity,
  •  saving in the instrument Calibrator
  •  in case of using TEDS sensors by writing data into the internal storage of the sensor.
3

State

 
3. State
 
The status gives a quick overview about the elapsed time since the last calibration.
  •  If less than 90% of the calibration interval have elapsed, the status is OK.
  •  From 90% .. 100% the label shows: Calibrate soon
  •  If more than 100% of the calibration interval have elapsed, the status is: Calibrate!!!
 
However, you can use the sensor independently from the calibration state. The status information is only there to remind you of the calibration and you can still use a sensor with an expired calibration interval together with VibroMetra.