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I think I have the wrong thrust/torque reading

    The load cell measurement should measure forces with the accuracy specified in the datasheet. If you find that the thrust and torque measured are lower than what the motor and propeller manufacturer advertised, you can check the accuracy of the tool with the following procedure:

    • Please place the stand vertically and connect the stand to the GUI.
    • On the bottom-left corner, click “Tare the load cells”
    • Once tared, place the 200 g on the motor mount and read the thrust value:
    • If the value reads 200 +/ 5 g, the reading is still regarded as accurate. You may try to use a 1 kgf standard weight to check the static thrust value.
    • Mount the calibration bar back on the Series 1580/1585 and then place the 200 g weight on the first position, then click Tare:
    • Once tared, move the weight to the 2nd position and check the value:
    • If the measured torque reads 0.256 +/- 0.02 Nm, the torque reading is still regarded as accurate.
    • If the thrust or torque value is out of the acceptable range indicated above, your load cell can potentially be damaged.
    • If your measured values are within the range but you still have doubt about the measurement, we recommend a new calibration to the system. Please note that the rotating motor and propeller can generate dynamic errors due to the air drag, vibration, etc.