This procedure explains how to set tags associated with a certain loop for inclusion in the loop error calculation.
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You must calibrate the tags before you perform the actual loop error calculation.
You can also set the tags for inclusion from a view that you create in the EDE. For details of how to create a view, see Engineering Data Editor.
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Select File > Preferences.
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On the Preferences dialog, in the tree view, select Calibration > General.
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From the Calculation method list, select the required loop calculation method. Select Ask user if you want the software to prompt the user for the method at the time of performing the loop error calculation.
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Beside Calculate at point, enter a value between 1 and 100. The default is 75%.
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Start the Calibration module.
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Select Actions > Tag Settings
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On the Enter Tag Number dialog, type a tag number or select Find to find the required instrument tags.
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You must select at least one tag for each loop that you want to calculate.
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If you selected more than one tag, select Actions > Tag List and then select the required tag number to define the settings for that instrument.
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In the Tag Calibration Settings window, in the Errors / Points section, from the Calculate in loop error list, select Yes.
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Define all the remaining settings as needed.
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Select Save
to save the settings.
You can now start entering calibration data by selecting Yes when prompted after saving the data. Select No when prompted to start the data entry to continue to define calibration settings
for another tag number.