Calibrating FD-11601 Using Calibration Executive
- Updated2025-11-03
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Calibrate the FD-11601 Voltage Input Device for FieldDAQ using Calibration Executive.
Calibration Executive Procedure Features
Verify Only  |
Adjust Only |
Verify & Adjust |
Manual Mode |
Optional Adjust  |
Approximate Test Time
| Module | Warmup | Verify Only | Verify & Adjust | Adjust Only |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FD-11601 | 10 minutes | 5 minutes | 10 minutes | 5 minutes |
Test Equipment
| Instrument | Recommended Model | Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| Calibrator | Fluke 5522A or 5560A | High-precision voltage source with gain uncertainty of ≤50 ppm and offset uncertainty of ≤50 μV |
| SHM125M-Pigtail I/O Cable (0.3 m, 1 m, 3 m lengths) (x4) | Part number 785950-0R3/01/03 | — |
| Banana plug (optional) (x2) | — | Use banana plugs with an opening large enough to accommodate four 22 AWG signal wires |
| Power supply |
IP67 Power Supply, part number 147464-01 or PS-16 Power Supply, part number 781094-01 |
— |
| M125F-Pigtail Power Cable (1 m, 2 m, 3 m lengths) | Part number 786172-01/02/03 | — |
| M125F-M125M Power Cable (0.3 m, 1 m, 3 m lengths) (optional) | Part number 786173-0R3/01/03 | Required for daisy-chaining multiple FieldDAQ devices |
| SHM128M-RJ45 Ethernet Cable (1 m, 2 m, 3 m, 10 m lengths) | Part number 785944-01/02/03/10 | — |
| SHM128M-SHM128M Ethernet Cable (0.3 m, 1 m, 3 m lengths) (optional) | Part number 785946-0R3/01/03 | Required for daisy-chaining multiple FieldDAQ devices |
Test Conditions
The following setup and environmental conditions are required to ensure the FD-11601 meets published specifications.
- Keep connections to the device as short as possible. Long cables and wires act as antennas, picking up extra noise that can affect measurements.
- Verify that all connections to the device are secure.
- Use shielded copper wire for all cable connections to the device. Use twisted-pairs wire to eliminate noise and thermal offsets.
- Maintain an ambient temperature of 23 °C ±5 °C. The device temperature will be greater than the ambient temperature.
- Keep relative humidity below 80%.
- Allow a warm-up time of at least 10 minutes to ensure that the FieldDAQ device measurement circuitry is at a stable operating temperature.
Device Setup
To set up the device for calibration, complete the following steps:
- Set up the FD-11601 as outlined in the FD-11601 User Manual. Note NI recommends that you use a dedicated Ethernet network adapter to connect the FD-11601 to a computer or controller. Use a second Ethernet network adapter for additional network access.
- Configure the hardware using Measurement & Automation Explorer (MAX).
- Launch the Calibration Executive procedure and complete the setup wizard.
Note If the device fails after
calibration, return it to NI for repair or replacement.
Test Limit Equations
The following test limits are derived from the published specifications: