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May 15, 2019

Barbara Richardson, Marketing Communications Manager at Fluke Corporation

Barbara Richardson

Checklist: How to choose calibration management software
Choosing a calibration management software application requires careful investigation. Here’s a checklist of criteria to keep in mind. Does the calibration management software automate your calibrators? Does it automate your devices under test? Are calibration procedures available or can you create them easily? Does the manufacturer offer training? Does the manufacturer offer support? What kinds of support? Telephone Knowledge base User groups Bulletin boards/user forums Does the...
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May 15, 2019

John Hickey, SEO and Web Conversion Manager at Fluke Corporation

John Hickey

Calibration Equipment Manufacturers: 10 Things to Look for Before You Buy
If you’ve purchased instruments from a calibration equipment manufacturer, you know that the equipment is highly technical and can cost a pretty penny.  Because of the investment, it’s wise to evaluate your equipment manufacturer to make sure you get the best return. Before you buy, consider how a manufacturer performs in the following 10 criteria: 10 Criteria to Consider When Purchasing a Calibrator from a Calibration Equipment Manufacturer Quality. Good return on investment (ROI) and...
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Apr 17, 2019

Ron Ainsworth, Temperature Business Unit Manager at Fluke Corporation

Ron Ainsworth

How to clean an infrared calibrator target
The best/proper method to clean your infrared calibrator target The black body paint on the target of your infrared calibrator is very delicate. To remove the dust or debris from the paint, the only thing you can do is use compressed dry air. The dry air must have no oil and no water in the line or hose. Use a filter on an air hose to remove the oil and an air dryer to remove the water. Have the compressed air set to about 100 psi. Some items like compressed air in a can will contain a...
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Apr 17, 2019

Tim Francis, Business Unit Manager, Pressure & Flow, at Fluke Calibration

Tim Francis

Three keys to bringing pressure calibration in house
What to consider when bringing pressure calibration in house If you outsource or turn away pressure calibration business, you may be considering adding this capability to your lab. Here are the top three areas of concern when looking to bring pressure calibration in house. 1. Training Modern pressure standards are more intuitive and many pressure controllers can be automated with software to make calibrations easy and repeatable with modest training. 2. Equipment There are vast options for...
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Apr 16, 2019

Tim Francis, Business Unit Manager, Pressure & Flow, at Fluke Calibration

Tim Francis

2 guidelines to make sure the pressure calibration equipment you're buying fits your needs
How to determine the pressure calibration equipment you need There are thousands of different pressure measuring devices. How can you decide which instruments to invest in to calibrate them? When you are considering the purchase of pressure calibration equipment, start by taking these two steps: Compare specifications of the device under test (DUT) and the pressure calibrator. Gauges, transmitters, transducers, and similar pressure measurement devices have specifications that describe...
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Apr 16, 2019

Ron Ainsworth, Temperature Business Unit Manager at Fluke Corporation

Ron Ainsworth

5 Steps to Calibrate an RTD
If you are calibrating a medium to high accuracy RTD, you will probably use the characterization method of calibration. Characterization is the type of calibration in which the device under test (DUT) resistance is determined at several temperature points and the data are fitted to a mathematical expression. To calibrate an RTD, perform these steps: Place the reference probe and the DUTs in the temperature source. Make sure they are all placed as close together as possible, in a radial...
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Apr 15, 2019

Ron Ainsworth, Temperature Business Unit Manager at Fluke Corporation

Ron Ainsworth

Three Common Causes of Calibration Problems
What knocks a digital instrument “out of calibration?” Three common causes of calibration problems are: Component shift. First, the major components of test instruments (for example, voltage references, input dividers, current shunts) can simply shift over time. This shifting is minor and usually harmless if you keep a good calibration schedule; this shifting is typically what calibration finds and corrects. Drops.  Suppose you drop a current clamp — hard. How do you know that clamp will...
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Apr 12, 2019

Ron Ainsworth, Temperature Business Unit Manager at Fluke Corporation

Ron Ainsworth

How to calibrate a pressure transmitter on the bench
Why Technicians Calibrate at the Bench -  Technicians calibrate at the bench to ensure calibrations are effective and don’t result in degradation of performance. They ensure that all components are in good working order prior to installation, and can evaluate them when component failure is suspected. The bench provides a stable ambient environment for calibration, an opportunity to use the most accurate equipment, and protection from factory conditions during the commissioning, testing,...
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Apr 12, 2019

Tim Francis, Business Unit Manager, Pressure & Flow, at Fluke Calibration

Tim Francis

How to calibrate pressure dial gauges using cardinal point calibration
If you calibrate dial gauges, you know it can be challenging to interpret readings on the gauge's display when the pointer is between marks on the gauge face. You can diminish this error source by performing a cardinal point calibration, adjusting the pressure so that the dial gauge pointer is aligned with the cardinal point. The pressure standard now reads a value slightly different than the dial gauge, representing the error in the gauge. In this example, we explain how to perform a cardinal...
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Apr 12, 2019

Tim Francis, Business Unit Manager, Pressure & Flow, at Fluke Calibration

Tim Francis

How to simplify maintenance of a HART pressure transmitter
Complete maintenance of a HART transmitter involves three distinct operations: configuration, calibration, and adjustment. Often configuration tasks can be accomplished only with a communicator, but adjustment and calibration require equipment that can accurately source pressure and measure current. Most communicators do not have the capability to measure or source analog values. Configuring a HART transmitter consists of communicating with the transmitter and verifying its configuration data...
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