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Calibration Checkbox CalCard Ext1
Calibration Checkbox CalCard Ext1
Features and benefits
3:
What are the Features and Benefits that makes the CalCard so Popular and Successful?

The CalCard EXT 1 calibration checkbox was designed and introduced to the market in 1st quarter 2007. Since then it has grown to become the most popular choice of electricians "checkbox" for checking the correct readings for continuity and isolation of measurement instruments.

This success is attributable to the unique design features: -

3A 
Feature - Contact Plates
(instead of panel mounted sockets)

Benefits of the contact plate as opposed to the socketed "checkboxes" is the ease and quickness that checks can made: -

  1. No need to remove probe tips from instrument probes.
  2. No looking for adaptors to convert different probe types.
  3. Quick and simple probe location enabled by recessed sunken pads.
  • Calibration Checkbox CalCard Ext1 resessed padsdescription
3B 
Feature - Small Size
(Actually credit card size)

The benefit of the small size means it is not hidden in some van's glove compartment or buried in a some tool box in the van
.
It is where you want it: -

  1. Stored with your instrument.
  2. Easily fits in your pocket.
  3. Actually the same size as a credit card.
  4. It fits in your Wallet!
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Feature - Rigidly
Benefit of strength of assembly: -
  • Calibration Checkbox CalCard Ext1 stress testdescription
  1. Main body is made from multi-layered glass fibre: -
    1. Very tough resilient material.
    2. Very difficult to break.
    3. Certainly not a flexible as the more common credit cards!
  2. Gold recessed contacts pads:-
    1. Ensure good repeatable and consistent measurements each time
    2. Enables consistent probe contact up to 1500V.
    3. Inhibit the formation of corrosion and tarnishing.
  3. Gold on Nickel Pads: -
    1. Results in very hard pads.
    2. This ensures protection from sharp probes.
    3. Provides years of use.