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. The accuracy of the electronic/mechanical components affects the quality, reliability, health, and safety of component output. A shift in accuracy can result in questionable output, preventing you from guaranteeing the accuracy of the equipment or its output. Therefore, some instruments/equipment must be calibrated at regular intervals to ensure their accuracy.
Enter the calibration data and results. Statuses are assigned to calibration work orders based on the test point measurement results. A calibration does not pass until all test points on the work order pass.