Calibration is the process of comparing the performance of a piece of equipment to a known standard of accuracy. Calibration results in a measurement that documents whether the equipment deviates from the known standard of accuracy or is compliant with the standard. If the equipment is not in compliance with the standard, calibration may also include adjusting the equipment in a manner that results in the instrument’s compliance with the known standard.
The accuracy of electronic and/or mechanical components within equipment shifts over time, which affects the quality, reliability, health, and safety of component output. Therefore, some instruments/equipment must be calibrated at regular intervals to ensure their accuracy.
Define calibration data for equipment categories, assets, systems, and positions. After defining the test point data, associate equipment work orders and PM work orders. Creating PM work orders enables you to generate regularly scheduled jobs for equipment requiring calibration. You can also create regular calibration work orders as necessary. Designate calibration work orders by selecting the calibration work order type when creating a work order.
See Defining regular work order headers.
Calibrate equipment as necessary, and then enter the calibration data and results. Statuses are assigned to calibration work orders based on the test point measurement results.
Run calibration reports for generating, tracking, and maintaining calibration data for your records.