The equipment used as a reference should itself be directly traceable to equipment that is calibrated according to iso iec 17025.
Calibration of equipment procedure.
7 8 calibration procedures 7 8 1 calibration procedures must be application specific and prescribe step by step instructions for calibration of measurement and test equipment or categories thereof.
Oppermann is out of print and the majority of content has been updated and published in the publications noted below.
Nbs handbook 145 1986 handbook for the quality assurance of metrological measurements by john k.
6 11 all equipment shall be handled and stored in a manner that shall prevent damage or adverse effects on the equipments measuring capability.
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Reference documents 3 1 xxx quality manual 3 2 procedure for quality control 4.
These shall be prepared internally by another agency the manufacturer or a composite of any of these.
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Frequency control the frequency of inspection will be based on the purpose degree of usage equipment type and stability.
Calibration procedure for measuring testing equipment 1 0 purpose this procedure provides specific instructions for the verification calibration and maintenance of mechanical and electrical measuring and testing equipment to ensure its proper functioning and continued accuracy.
There shall be an sop for calibration of each instrument equipment which needs periodic in house calibration.
Calibration sop of respective instrument equipment shall mention the calibration schedule and acceptance criteria.
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Calibration is the process of comparing a reading on one piece of equipment or system with another piece of equipment that has been calibrated and referenced to a known set of parameters.
A calibration or verification procedure is prepared by the testing laboratory for all critical laboratory equipment where laboratory personnel perform the testing.
All the instruments associated with the processing and testing of materials and products shall be calibrated.
Scope this procedure applies to the laboratory equipment used by the laboratory of xxx.
At this time the equipment will be evaluated and as required by this document be given a control number metrology procedure and calibration label.
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Review procedure 7 1 any equipment that fails to stay in calibration for what is considered a practical period of time for that piece of equipment shall be withdrawn from use and a request for repair or.