Instrument Calibration and Validation
Overview
Calibration and validation settings live on the instrument. Some fields are set by the user. Others update automatically when an Instrument Calibration form is submitted, or when a test is submitted on a validation stream.
The pick lists below are a typical example. Your account may use a subset or different labels.
Configurations
Calibration
| Setting | How it is set | Typical options |
|---|---|---|
| Calibration status | Automatically when an Instrument Calibration form is submitted | Calibrated, Nearing due date, Overdue |
| Calibration frequency | By the user (pick list) | Annually, Semi-annually, As required, N/A |
| Calibration type | By the user (pick list) | In-House, Third Party, N/A |
Validation
| Setting | How it is set | Typical options |
|---|---|---|
| Validation status | Automatically when a test is submitted on a validation stream | Validated, Overdue |
| Validation frequency | By the user (pick list) | Daily, Weekly, As required, N/A |
When an instrument is calibrated, log it in Validere with the Instrument Calibration form (mobile or web).
Log a calibration on mobile
- Go to Forms > Instrument Calibration > Instrument Calibration.
- Tap Start Form.
- User and Calibration Frequency auto-populate. Frequency fills in after you enter the site and instrument.
- Enter Site, Instrument, and Calibration Date.
- Submit.
Log a calibration on the web
- Go to Forms > Categories > Instrument Calibration.
- Open the Instrument Calibration template.
- Click Create Submission.
- User and Calibration Frequency auto-populate. Frequency fills in after you enter the site and instrument.
- Enter Site, Instrument, and Calibration Date.
- Click Submit.
