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VC2000 Calibration Check Procedure

Place the VC2000 on its top so the unit is upside down and flat on the level surface with the display facing you.

1. Turn the unit on.

2. 'SELECT A MODE' will be displayed.

3. Press the  2Continuous button:  Unit will calibrate itself for temperature and incline, do not move the unit during this time.

4. '+0.000 G' or '-0.000 G' will be displayed on the top line.  Unit may now be moved.  The bottom line of the display shows the peak value only.

5. Rotate the unit 180° so its bottom is flat on the level surface and the display is facing you.

6.   '0.000 G'   ±0.010 will be displayed on the top line.  Calibration check step 1 is complete.

7. Rotate the VC2000 90° so the front panel is facing up and parallel to the level surface.  If there is a switch or connector on the rear panel the unit will not set flat; Therefore, allow that portion of the unit to hang off the edge of the level surface.  Now only approximately ½ of the unit will be resting on the level surface.

8. Press the  CLEAR  button:  'SELECT A MODE' will be displayed.

9. Press the  2Continuous button:  Unit will calibrate itself for temperature and incline, do not move the unit during this time.

10. '+0.000 G' or '-0.000 G' will be displayed on the top line.  Unit may now be moved.

11. Rotate the VC2000 180° so the front panel is facing down and parallel to the level surface, allowing the display portion of the unit to hang over the edge of the level surface.

12. Using a mirror '+2.000 G' ±0.020 will be displayed on the top line.  Calibration check is completed.