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What is instrument calibration in surveying?
Calibration links the instrument directly to international standards and is the act of checking or adjusting by comparison with a standard or reference the accuracy of a measuring instrument.
How do you calibrate a measuring instrument?
The method is as follows:
- Apply the lower-range value stimulus to the instrument, wait for it to stabilize.
- Move the “zero” adjustment until the instrument registers accurately at this point.
- Apply the upper-range value stimulus to the instrument, wait for it to stabilize.
How often should survey equipment be calibrated?
Aside from annual servicing, you want to calibrate your survey instruments at least every two weeks while making sure the positioning is accurate by evaluating the readings at a known point.
What is calibration in total station?
All total stations and MultiStations, offered by Leica Geosystems can be re-calibrated by the user. The user calibration feature is called “Check & Adjust” or just “Adjust” depending on the field software. Within Leica Captivate the user calibration function can be found in Settings > TS Instrument > Check & Adjust.
What is procedure in calibrating?
A calibration procedure is a controlled document that provides a validated method for evaluating and verifying the essential performance characteristics, specifications, or tolerances for a model of measuring or testing equipment.
What is calibration of instrument example?
A person typically performs a calibration to determine the error or verify the accuracy of the DUT’s unknown value. As a basic example, you could perform a calibration by measuring the temperature of a DUT thermometer in water at the known boiling point (212 degrees Fahrenheit) to learn the error of the thermometer.
What are calibration procedures?
What instruments require calibration?
Examples of equipment that requires periodic calibration include:
- Furnaces and chambers.
- Data acquisition systems.
- Weather stations.
- Thermal cameras.
- Thermometers and thermocouples.
- Dial thermometers.
- Thermistors and platinum resistance thermometer.
- Infrared meters.
When should an instrument be calibrated?
A measuring device should be calibrated: According to the recommendation of the manufacturer. After any mechanical or electrical shock. Periodically (annually, quarterly, monthly)
Can I calibrate my own test equipment?
Do not try to calibrate your tester on your own. Calibration is a delicate process that requires detailed knowledge of the tester’s hardware. Attempting to calibrate your own tester could result in costly damage to the machine.
What is the ISO standard for calibration of survey instruments?
Calibrating Survey Instruments – 07/07/2007. A Modern Calibration Bench. The geomatics profession is implicated in several ISO standards. The important ISO9001: 2000 prescribes regular instrument testing and calibration.
How do you calibrate survey instruments to show compliance?
(2) Calibrate two separated readings on each scale or decade that will be used to show compliance; and (3) Conspicuously note on the instrument the date of calibration. (b) A licensee may not use survey instruments if the difference between the indicated exposure rate and the calculated exposure rate is more than 20 percent.
Why do I need a calibration bench?
To help meet required stringent alignment tolerances, a modern calibration bench has been developed for the calibration of survey instruments under internationally recognised COFRAC accreditation. Surveyors must as professionals fulfil certain legal, regulatory and/or accuracy requirements for their clients.
Why is it important to calibrate measuring equipment?
It requires that, to ensure valid results, measuring equipment shall be calibrated or verified against international or national measurement standards at specified intervals or prior to use. Where no such standards exist, the basis for calibration or verification shall be recorded.