Calibrations
Calibration procedures and equipment can be created within this module and all calibration, checks and usage recorded.
Work with calibration procedures
Select the Work with calibration procedures to record all procedures related to the organisations requirements.
Creating a new calibration procedure
Select + to create a new record, the next available calibration procedure number will be displayed including the current date.
Enter the first active date
Enter the description of the calibration procedure
Enter any relevant information relating to the procedure in the Calibration Procedure field, the Specification to be Achieved field, Notes and Revisions fields.
To create an entry in the notifier insert a date in the Next Activity Date field.
To attach any documents into a field use the insert file button. To save the record select
Record Equipment
Creating a new calibration equipment record
Select + to create a new record, the next available equipment reference number will be displayed, it is possible to manually change the number if an existing numbering system is in place. The prefix is the default as setup within Numbering.
Enter the description of the calibration tool and the manufacturer.
Select the related procedure from the drop down menu.
Enter the purchased date and status of the tool (Active, Quarantine or Scrapped)
Enter the First Active, Last Active dates and the Location of the equipment
Calibrations – Period in months or days, Interval of months or days. Last calibration carried out, use the calculate button to calculate the next calibration date
Checks – Period in months or days, Interval of months or days. Last check carried out, use the calculate button to calculate the next check date. Uses before check
Notifier Offsets – no longer in use
Set up the structure of the calibrations and checks. Notifier Offsets are no longer valid.
Equipment Notes
Enter any relevant information relating to this item of equipment, supporting documentation can be attached using the insert file button.
Calibrations
Records of all calibrations for this item of equipment can be recorded
Select + to add a new record
Enter the date due which automatically populates the notifier screen.
On completion of the calibration enter the date and the person who performed the calibration; please note this field is self-learning and will retain all names entered.
Enter the certificate number as applicable.
Select Yes/No if the calibration is within tolerance
Select Yes/No if the equipment had to be adjusted and the actual size adjusted to.
Additional information relating to the calibration can be recorded in the Notes field. To attach any documents into a field use the insert file button. To save the record select
Checks
Records of all periodic checks for this item of equipment can be recorded.
Select + to add a new record
Enter the date due which automatically populates the notifier screen.
On completion of the check enter the date and the person who performed the check; please note this field is self-learning and will retain all names entered.
Enter the certificate number as applicable.
Select Yes/No if the check is within tolerance
Select Yes/No if the equipment had to be adjusted and the actual size measurement can be recorded.
Additional information relating to the check can be recorded in the Notes field. To attach any documents into a field use the insert file button. To save the record select
Usage
Usage can be used to record individuals who are using this item of equipment.
Select + to add a new record
Enter the date in and out, cross reference a works order number, insert the employee name and how many times the equipment has been used.
Additional information relating to the usage can be recorded in the Notes field. To attach any documents into a field use the insert file button. To save the record select
If using Uses before Check within the Checks structure and the uses have been exceeded, a new check will be created and added to the notifier screen.