Calibration Web Innovations 2017 What is Calibration Why

Calibration Web Innovations 2017

What is Calibration? ?

Why do we need calibration? To ensure Consistency of production / Conformity to specifications so that when we make measurements on your devices and have the confidence on the info we’re receiving.

When is calibration critical? Low tolerance for any type of calibration error because of the risk involved in a failure

Walk thorough a calibration event 1. Device/Instrument you will be testing Understand the requirements and characteristics 2. Identify what standards or references you have Other Instruments, standard units 3. Procedure - Traceability Devices used for the test are calibrated back to a reference so they are consistent - Calibration Intervals 4. Method for adjustments / disposal If needed When the instrument is calibrated technicians know that it’s working correctly

Does my equipment needs calibration? • What is the risk of failure? • What is the risk of a non-conformance? Most manufacturers assign a calibration interval. A month, a year or two depending on the product -Also based on the company’s knowledge of how it operates over time.

Risk of not calibrating • We hear that calibration is Waste of time and money, things don’t fail • The problem comes when you don’t maintain these systems and equipment • The true cost of quality comes to bear when you have a failure

Champs Calibration Instrument Calibration Frequency Calibration History Location History Technicians

Hands-On Practice 1. Locate the <Weight Scale 01> instrument 2. Identify current instrument details 1. Calibration Tolerance 2. Calibration Frequency 3. Review previous calibrations and Location history 1. Update Location History 4. Enter the Calibration Forecast window 5. Proceed with calibration performance

Procedure CHAMPS-SCALE 1 Health o Meter - Dial Scale - Model HAP 301 SCALE CALIBRATION 1. Place scale on a flat, level surface. A hard surface is best for maximum accuracy. 2. Place 10 lbs weight and check the pointer. 3. If adjustment needed: Locate the adjustment control on edge of scale. Adjust so the indicator reads 10. 4. Place and remove the weight to check the “ 10 lbs" setting. If pointer does not return to 10, repeat Step #3.

Main points • Instrument • The Next Due Date will auto-populate based on the frequency chosen. • Forecast • Calibration(s) that are due within the specified date range. It also allows modifying Next Scheduled, Scheduled Date & Technician fields. • Calibration • Results, performed by, how many hours it took, if a DPIR was issued • Technicians • Individual employees are related to a Technician code as their qualifications and training allows