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10.5 Performing density calibration
Density calibration includes the following calibration points:
• All sensors:
- D1 calibration (low-density)
- D2 calibration (high-density)
• T-Series sensors only:
- D3 calibration (optional)
- D4 calibration (optional)
For T-Series sensors, the optional D3 and D4 calibrations could improve the accuracy of the density
measurement. If you choose to perform the D3 and D4 calibration:
• Do not perform the D1 or D2 calibration.
• Perform D3 calibration if you have one calibrated fluid.
• Perform both D3 and D4 calibrations if you have two calibrated fluids (other than air and
water).
The calibrations that you choose must be performed without interruption, in the order listed here.
Note: Before performing the calibration, record your current calibration parameters. If you are using
ProLink II, you can do this by saving the current configuration to a file on the PC. If the calibration
fails, restore the known values.
You can calibrate for density with ProLink II.
10.5.1 Preparing for density calibration
Before beginning density calibration, review the requirements in this section.
Sensor requirements
During density calibration, the sensor must be completely filled with the calibration fluid, and flow
through the sensor must be at the lowest rate allowed by your application. This is usually
accomplished by closing the shutoff valve downstream from the sensor, then filling the sensor with
the appropriate fluid.
Example
The flowmeter is installed and proved for the first time. The flowmeter
mass measurement is 250.27 lb; the reference device measurement is
250 lb. A mass flow meter factor is determined as follows:
The first mass flow meter factor is 0.9989.
One year later, the flowmeter is proved again. The flowmeter mass
measurement is 250.07 lb; the reference device measurement is
250.25 lb. A new mass flow meter factor is determined as follows:
The new mass flow meter factor is 0.9996.
MassFlowMeterFactor 1
250
250.27
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× 0.9989==
MassFlowMeterFactor 0.9989
250.25
250.07
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× 0.9996==