Calibration Overview
The goal of calibration is to ensure the accuracy of test equipment. Calibration quantifies errors within measurement processes to an acceptable level. Calibration verifies that objects work properly. For reliability, the uncertainty of calibration should be small enough. Setting tolerances and frequency depends on instrument criticality.
Calibration has two objectives: it checks accuracy and determines traceability of measurement. Calibration uses a standard to compare with the device tested.
What is an example of calibration test?
A calibration test checks if an instrument conforms with the standard. People may conduct calibration tests. For example, a supermarket might check the accuracy of its scales with an object of known weight.
What is a calibration check?
The goal of calibration is ensuring test equipment accuracy. Calibration quantifies measurement errors to an acceptable level. It verifies objects work properly. Setting tolerances and frequency depends on instrument criticality.