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Calibration

What is calibration?

•Calibration is a comparison between a known measurement


(the standard) and the measurement using your instrument.
Typically, the accuracy of the standard should be ten times the
accuracy of the measuring device being tested.
 One or more test samples or standards with known values,
often called ‘calibrators’, are measured using the test
instrument.
 The results obtained are compared with the actual values,
thus establishing a relationship between known values and
the measurement technique.
 Using this process, the instrument is, in essence, ‘taught’ to
produce more accurate results than it would otherwise.
 Post calibration, the instrument can measure unknown
samples with higher reliability of precision and accuracy.
Why is calibration important?

• The accuracy of all measuring devices degrades over time.


This is typically caused by normal wear and tear. However,
changes in accuracy can also be caused by electric or
mechanical shock or a hazardous manufacturing environment
(e.x., oils, metal chips etc.).
• The bottom line is that, calibration improves the accuracy of
the measuring device. Accurate measuring devices improve
product quality.
• Calibration is used to define the quality of measurement
parameters, like accuracy, range or precision, which are
recorded by a piece of equipment. It’s a necessary part of the
process like manufacturing, testing, and quality assurance,
which form the backbone of a wide range of industries and
sectors.
When should you calibrate your measuring device?

•A measuring device should be calibrated:

 According to recommendation of the manufacturer.

 After any mechanical or electrical shock.

 Periodically (annually, quarterly, monthly)


• , it is recommended that the measuring instruments are calibrated regularly by a reputable company to ensure
that errors associated with the measurements are in the acceptable range.
How Frequently Should an Instrument Be Calibrated?

 A close second would be the manufacturer’s recommendations


and the instrument’s tendency to ‘drift’ out of calibration.
 Recalibration may be warranted after any events that could
throw the precision or accuracy. Such as an electrical fault, a
fall, or other impacts.
 Another time when you may need to perform an unscheduled
calibration is just before a particularly important measurement
is made.
 Calibrating an instrument each time you plan to use it, just to
check its performance isn’t always practical and it can get
very expensive, very quickly.
 Control solutions with known values can be tested every day
or periodically, which can provide an indication of the
performance and establish a history.
 If the results from the control data do not indicate any issues
or inaccuracies in the instrument’s performance, then you
can continue using it till the next scheduled calibration.
•When you’re designing a calibration routine, it’s extremely
important to take into account any regulations governing your
field of operations.
•Check the requirements of quality compliance organizations,
as well as specific standard operating procedures for
laboratories and government regulatory authorities.
• These may require instruments to be re-calibrated even if
there’s no evidence that it is needed. The requirements should
be followed nonetheless and should always be given
precedence over all else.

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