Calibration is highly important whenever measurements are involved since it puts business and its users in a position to be confident when monitoring results and subsequent control. Calibration is usually a method of comparing reading on one piece of equipment with a reading on calibrated equipment and is referenced into a specific set of parameters. A referenced material that is used should be traceable as a piece of equipment that is calibrated as per National Standards.
Most companies will always test whether a piece of equipment has been calibrated to see if it is suitable for calibration while others will provide all equipment for calibration regardless of its current working ability. Generally, calibration is in many times regarded for adjusting the equipment's output to make sure that it is as per the specified standard which is a combination of two processes namely calibration and adjustment.
It is a good idea to understand what calibration like the GxP CMMS is, and why calibration has to be done together with how it is performed. For example, a digital thermometer may be used alongside an equivalent voltage bearing similar temperature as the thermometer then the calibrations are recorded on the thermometer considered to be calibrated.
Majority of users require a full and keen calibration to be performed that reflects real-world usage. In this case, the wisest decision is testing both the thermometer and temperature probe together using a real source of heat an activity also regarded to a system test. The value acquired from the system test is therefore compared against the standard.
Why Is Calibration So Important?
Calibration shows the accuracy and quality of measurement records of equipment. In some instances, you find that there is a tendency of skill drifting most commonly when using a particular technology when one measures specific parameters such as temperature and humidity.
There is an ongoing need to maintain equipment's calibration records to be confident with calibration results and ensure consisted of reliable and accurately repeatable measurements.
The critical goal for calibration is ensuring accurate test of equipment's and minimizes any cases of measurement uncertainty. 21CFR11 CMMS Software therefore reduces and tries to eradicate doubts within measurement processes.
Food Industry
In catering and food other processing areas, a non-calibrated piece of equipment can result to a critical food temperature hence causing; Food safety issues, breach of HACCP and customers being ill, a closure if the environmental office notices and the implementation of legal action. All those mentioned above will consequently cause to a damaged reputation in the business.
Therefore, by comparing, the cost required for calibration and a consequent loss of a business reputation you find that avoiding the risk of losing your business by making sure calibration is done whenever necessary is the best option.
Manufacturing
Equipment in manufacturing process applications should be calibrated at multiple points across its working range ensuring reliable information to critical alarms and systems. On the other hand, failure to conduct calibration leads to hazardous occupancies such as injuries, environmental disasters, and death.
Conclusion
Overall, calibration has great importance in any business wherever there is measuring equipment for it provides managers together with the other staff with safety and confidence in the working environment. Additionally, having a Validated Maintenance Management Software System guarantees you confidence in your work success and good records that humble manager’s time during analysis.


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