Calibration Procedure

When calibrating an analog output channel, the Studio 5000 Logix Designer application commands the module to output specific signal levels. The signal type is determined by the output type being used by the channel.
Analog Output Module Calibration References
Output Type
Output Range
Low Calibration Reference Level
High Calibration Reference Level
Voltage (V)
-10…10V
-10.0V
10.0V
0…10V
1.0V
10.0V
0…5V
1.0V
5.0V
Current (mA)
0…20 mA
1.0 mA
20.0 mA
4…20 mA
5.0 mA
20.0 mA
You must measure the actual level and record the results to account for any module inaccuracies.
This example describes how to calibrate a channel on the analog output module for use with a Current (mA) output type. Complete the following steps:
  1. Connect the DMM to the channel being calibrated.
  2. Go online with the project and make sure that the controller is in Program Mode.
  3. Confirm that the channel to be calibrated is configured for the correct Output Range.
  4. On the Calibration view in the Module Properties dialog, select Start Calibration.
  5. When the dialog appears to confirm that you want to calibrate the channel, select OK.
  6. Select the channels one at a time or in groups to calibrate and then select Next.
  7. When the Output Reference dialog appears and indicates the channel to be calibrated for the low reference, select Next.
    The Measure and Record Values dialog appears for low reference value.
  8. Use a multimeter to measure the low reference value of the channel.
  9. In the Recorded Reference column, record the measured value and select Next.
    The Low Reference Results dialog appears and indicates the status of the calibrated channel.
  10. If the Status is OK, select Next.
    If the Status is not OK, repeat the calibration process.
  11. When the Output Reference dialog appears and indicates the channel to be calibrated for the high reference, select Next.
    The Measure and Record Values dialog appears.
  12. Use a multimeter to measure the high reference value of the channel.
  13. In the Recorded Reference column, record the measured value and select Next.
    The High Reference Results dialog appears and indicates the status of the calibrated channel.
  14. If the Status is OK, select Next.
    If the Status is not OK, repeat the calibration process.
  15. When the Calibration Completed dialog appears, select Finish.
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