Hier http://www.hobbytronics.co.uk/cmps10-tilt-compass wird etwas anderes gesagt :
Calibration the CMPS10
I would recommend evaluating the CMPS10 performance first before implementing this function. Its purpose is to remove offsets caused by constant magnetic sources around the CMPS10. First of all you need to determine North and align the CMPS10 with it, then enter the calibration mode by writing 0xF0 to the command register (22). To calibrate the first point write 0xF5 to the command register, this should also light the LED, then move the object through 90° and write 0xF5 to the command register. Repeat this twice more so four points are calibrated and the LED should also turn off to confirm calibration completion. Please make sure that the CMPS10 is not located near to ferrous objects as this will distort the magnetic field and induce errors in the reading.