Don, No problem.
Most people agree that the electronics of virtually any meter will give a correct answer regarding the number "cycles" captured within its sample period.
The only variable is the clamping system (and the bench it is mounted on). This is how people get different readings from one machine to another.
I could have said I wanted to "calibrate my frequency analyzer" but I was being technically correct by saying I wanted to "calibrate my frequency meter's clamping system."
/Ed
Donald Johnson wrote:
Ed: Why would want to calibrate your clamping system? I'm not trying to be a smart ass.
Don Johnson
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Ed Reeder Sent: Tuesday, February 25, 2003 11:17 AM To: clubmaker online Subject: ShopTalk: Frequency Meter Clamp Calibration
I'm trying determine the best alternative for calibrating my frequency meter's clamping system.
I saw a "Frequency Spec Shaft" in the 2003 Mitchell catalog. It is used to confirm clamping pressure in a DigiFlex or to compare readings with other frequency meters. It is an ungripped shaft with a weight on the end.
Its price is a reasonable $24.95.
I'm curious if the PCS Calibration Shaft measures a known butt frequency, as I assume the Mitchel does, or whether there are multiple clamping positions and frequencies?
I'm trying to figure out why the PCS shaft comes with [software to figure?] a conversion factor to make your normal readings match up with theirs. It seems a lot easier to adjust your clamp length until you get a match and then stick with that clamp length.
Actually getting a PCS shaft is problematic, but I'll deal with that later.
Thx,
/Ed
