This guidebook provides easy-to-use steps for calibrating snowplow sander controllers. It is an experience-based guide that captures tips and techniques learned by experienced calibrators and provides easy-to-use detailed calibration steps with step-by-step instructions. Each instruction step includes a picture to help with clarity. Also, “Quick Calibration Sheets” (one-pagers) are included with less detailed instructions to assist calibrators who are already experienced. The guide also includes calibration forms, and a general discussion about calibration. It covers both automatic and manual controllers. It suggests approaches for both open-loop and closed-loop automatic controllers. The primary automatic controller covered is the ForceAmerica unit. A general approach is given for calibrating any manual controller type. The guide covers both calibration and verification. It also suggests “when to calibrate.”
- Local Government Snowplow Salt and Sander Controller Calibration Guide
(Report No.: 2009RIC08)
Date produced: January 2009 - Putting Research into Practice: Snowplow Calibration Guides for Mn/DOT and Local Governments