Measuring instruments for pressure and temperature are used in almost all regions of industrial manufacturing. As a result of continuous mechanical, chemical and thermal loading, these instruments age and will therefore not guarantee the correctness of the measured values during the period of time. Through timely calibration, however, the alteration of the measured value can be determined.
In the process of calibration, the displayed value of the measuring instrument is compared with the measuring consequence of another measuring device that is recognized to function correctly and accurately and which itself has been made to coincide directly or indirectly with a national (or international) reference instrument. In a nutshell, to compare measuring results, they must be ?traceable? to a national or international standard with a chain of comparative measurements. The calibration hierarchy shown in the picture (using the exemplory case of Germany) depicts the traceability of an inspection equipment in a company up to national standard at the PTB (German national metrology institute).
As a way to ensure traceability used, the following points should be observed, amongst others:
The chain of comparison must not be interrupted.
The measurement uncertainty should be known in each stage of the calibration chain in order that the total measurement uncertainty can be calculated. Generally, a superordinate measuring instrument should have a measurement accuracy 3 to 4 times higher.
Astonishing of the calibration chain should be documented, including the measurement results.
All bodies carrying out a stage in the chain must prove their competence by means of accreditation.
Edge must be repeated at appropriate intervals. The periods depend on the demanded measurement accuracy and the technical requirements
Note
The WIKA calibration laboratory is accredited by the German Accreditation Body (Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle ? DAkkS) relative to DIN EN ISO / IEC 17025 for the measurands temperature, pressure, DC current, DC voltage and DC resistance. More info on our calibration laboratory or an on-site calibration with the WIKA calibration van can be found on the WIKA website. Should you be interested in our services, please feel absolve to e mail us via e-mail.
Find out about the differences between factory calibration and traceable calibration in the next video: