SmartCal Truck Scale Calibration Benefits

  • April 1, 2019

What is SmartCal®?

Cardinal Scale’s patented software algorithm called SmartCal is a method of calibrating a scale by placing a test weight over each load cell only once. You simply move the test weight over a load cell, press a key, then repeat for the remaining load cells and you’ve calibrated the scale. Using SmartCal, Cardinal Scale’s indicators automatically derive calibration constants which will be used to convert information from each load cell into scale weight.

SmartCal® vs Conventional Calibration

The table below is a comparison of SmartCal and Conventional calibration methods.

SmartCal Truck Scale Calibration
SmartCal Truck Scale Calibration vs. Convention Methods

Performing a SmartCal® Calibration

One Step – Calibrate and Trim in One Pass

With Cardinal Scale’s SmartCal calibration, the calibration and trimming can be performed in one application of the test load to the scale. This is accomplished by applying the test load to the load cells down one side of the scale then back along the opposite side. For example, on a ten (10) load cell scale, instead of applying the test load from one side to the other side (load cell 1, load cell 2, load cell 3, load cell 4, load cell 5, etc.), with SmartCal, the odd numbered load cells (1, 3, 5, 7, and 9) are checked first, then in reverse order, the even numbered load cells (10, 8, 6, 4 and 2). Refer to the figure below. This requires a minimal amount of maneuvering the test cart, resulting in a much quicker calibration.

SmartCal Truck Scale Calibration
SmartCal Truck Scale Calibration

Performing a Conventional Calibration

First Step – Side to Side Adjustment

In a conventional calibration, the first step is to adjust side to side weight readings for each section of the scale. For example, on a (10) load cell scale, the test load would be applied first to load cell 1, then load cell 2 (section 1), then load cell 3 and load cell 4 (section 2), then load cell 5 and load cell 6, (section 3), etc. Refer to the figure below. This process takes a long time (several hours) and with a large scale, even longer. This also requires greater maneuvering of the test cart, due to moving the test weight back and forth across the scale to adjust the weight reading of each load cell.

Conventional Truck Scale Calibration Process
Conventional Truck Scale Calibration Process

Second Step – Section Adjustment (also known as Section-Sealing)

After the side to side adjustments have been completed, the next step is to adjust the weight reading of each section to match. This is often referred to as section-sealing. For example, the first section (load cells 1 and 2) must match the second section (load cells 3 and 4), the third section (load cells 5 and 6) must match the load cells section 1 and 2, and so on.

Third Step – Span the Indicator

Finally, after the sections match, you can calibrate the scale. The standard method is a dual-point calibration requiring an empty scale, the test load, and has one conversion factor. This method establishes a zero (no load) calibration value and spans the indicator. This method should be used for the first-time calibration and complete recalibration.

Leave a Comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Comments

  • https://studybay.com/phoenix-writing-services/
  • April 01, 2025 at 5:15 pm

What’sup, its good paragraph oon the topic oof media print, we
all know mddia is a fantastic source of data. https://studybay.com/phoenix-writing-services/

Reply
  • https://11lvs.Mssg.me
  • March 31, 2025 at 9:20 am

My brother suggested I might like this wweb site.
He was totaply right. This post truly made my day. You can not imagine juist hoow
much time I had spent for this information! Thanks! https://11lvs.Mssg.me/

Reply
  • https://karis.id/employer/wilken/
  • March 30, 2025 at 10:34 pm

I love your blog.. very nice colors & theme.
Did you make this website yourself or ddid you hire
someone to do it for you? Plz answer back as I’m looking to construct mmy own blog aand would like tto
find oout where u got this from. many thanks https://karis.id/employer/wilken/

Reply
  • https://mastercare.care/employer/mcclanahan/
  • March 30, 2025 at 10:08 pm

This article gives clear idea in support of the new people of blogging, that actually how to
do blogging and site-building. https://mastercare.care/employer/mcclanahan/

Reply
  • https://www.Findjobindz.com/employer/horvath/
  • March 30, 2025 at 9:52 pm

Your style is very unique in comparison to other people I’ve read stff from.

Thanks ffor postikng when you’ve got the opportunity, Guess
I will just bookmark thjs site. https://www.Findjobindz.com/employer/horvath/

Reply
  • Jobsbarnim.De
  • March 30, 2025 at 9:47 pm

Incredible! This blog looks exactly ike my old one! It’s on a coompletely different topic but it has pretty much the samee layout and
design. Excellent choice of colors! https://Jobsbarnim.de/employer/wasson/

Reply
  • Dandaelitetransportllc.Com
  • March 30, 2025 at 9:46 pm

Aw, this was an extremely good post. Spending spme ime and actual effort to produce a good article… buut what can I
say… I put things ooff a whole lot and don’t seem to get
nearly anything done. https://Dandaelitetransportllc.com/employer/oquinn/

Reply
  • Dreamcorpsllc.Com
  • March 30, 2025 at 9:42 pm

This is a topic that is close to my heart… Best wishes!
Where are your contaxt details though? https://Dreamcorpsllc.com/employer/best-summer-looks/

Reply
  • https://Career.Logictive.solutions/employer/peele/
  • March 30, 2025 at 9:40 pm

Hello just wanted to give you a brief heads up and let you know a few of thee
images aren’t loading properly. I’m not sure whhy but I think its a linking issue.
I’ve tried it in two different browsers and both show the same results. https://Career.Logictive.solutions/employer/peele/

Reply
  • https://Www.Weballetfitness.com/employer/ardill/
  • March 30, 2025 at 9:34 pm

Hello there, I found your websitee by wayy of Google
at the same time aas searching for a related topic, your websiute came up, it seems good.
I havee bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.
Hi there, just became alerft to your weblog through Google, and located tuat it’s truly informative.
Iam gonna watch out for brussels. I will appreciate if you proceed this in future.
A lot of other people shall be benefited out of your writing.

Cheers! https://Www.Weballetfitness.com/employer/ardill/

Reply
  • Thathwamasijobs.Com
  • March 30, 2025 at 9:33 pm

Thank you for the auspicious writeup. It in fact was a amusement account it.
Look advanced to more added agreeable from you! By the way,
how caan we communicate? https://Thathwamasijobs.com/companies/geach/

Reply
  • https://Gertsyhr.com/employer/hair/
  • March 30, 2025 at 9:27 pm

Heya! I’m at work browsing your blog from my new iphone 3gs!
Justt wanted to say I love reading your blog andd look forward to all your posts!

Carry on the great work! https://Gertsyhr.com/employer/hair/

Reply
  • Https://Www.Gamerbiz.Net/
  • March 30, 2025 at 9:23 pm

Your way of explaining the whole thing in this article iis in fact nice, all be capable of simply be aware of it,
Thanks a lot. https://www.Gamerbiz.net/employer/reda/

Reply
  • https://jobsyt.com/companies/bouton/
  • March 30, 2025 at 8:54 pm

Hi! This is my first comment here sso I just
wanted tto ive a quick shout out and say I really enjoy reading through
your blog posts. Can you recommend any other blogs/websites/forums that cover the same topics?

Thanks! https://jobsyt.com/companies/bouton/

Reply
  • https://kennetjobs.com
  • March 30, 2025 at 8:51 pm

Woah! I’m really loving the template/theme of this blog.

It’s simple, yet effective. A lot of times it’s tough to get that “perfect balance”
between superb usability and appearance. I must say you’ve done
a amazing job with this. In addition, the blog loads extremely
fast for me on Chrome. Superb Blog! https://Kennetjobs.com/companies/best-summer-looks/

Reply
  • https://Winstarjobs.com/companies/tierney/
  • March 30, 2025 at 8:43 pm

Aw, this was an incredibly good post. Spending
some time and actual effort to make a very good article… but what can I say… I procrastinate a whole lot
and don’t seem to get anything done. https://Winstarjobs.com/companies/tierney/

Reply
  • Nelly
  • March 30, 2025 at 8:43 pm

Howdy would you mind letting me know which
hosting company you’re utilizing? I’ve loaded your blog
in 3 different internet browsers and I must say this blog loads a lot quicker
then most. Can you suggest a good hosting provider at a
honest price? Thanks, I appreciate it! https://Dev.worldluxuryhousesitting.com/employer/want/

Reply
  • Miles
  • March 30, 2025 at 8:42 pm

You can definitely see your enthusiasm in the work you
write. The arena hopes for more passionate writers such as you who are nott
afraid to mention how they believe. At all times go after your
heart. https://Hirekaroo.com/companies/best-summer-looks/

Reply
  • Kurt
  • March 30, 2025 at 8:33 pm

I’m really enjoying the design aand layout oof your blog.
It’s a very easy on the eyes which makes it much more enjoyable for me to come here and visit more
often. Did you hire out a designer to create your theme?
Superb work! https://Nahimajobs.com/employer/coxen/

Reply
  • https://www.Maxjobs.ro/employer/oakes/
  • March 30, 2025 at 8:03 pm

You’ve made some good points there. I looked on the net for more info about the issue and found most individuals
will go alkong witth your views on this webb site. https://www.Maxjobs.ro/employer/oakes/

Reply