
UNIVERSITY OF MALTA
FACULTY OF MEDICINE & SURGERY
PHARMACY DEPARTMENT
STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURE
Valid for:
2 years from
approval
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5.4.3. Calibration
Press ON/OFF key to
switch on algometer
Allow warm up time of 2-3 minutes
Obtain standard weights that are
equal to 20%, 40%, 60% 80% and 100%
of the capacity of the gauge
Apply each weight consecutively in
both tension and compression
Device is out of tolerance and
requires auto-calibration
Displayed weight
differs by > +/- 0.3%
of full scale +/- 1
least significant
figure
Repeatedly press UNITS key until an
arrow is pointing at lbf (pounds)
Keep device in a still position
Enter Set-Up menu (see section 5.4.1)
Repeatedly press SCROLL key
until [L CAL] is displayed
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