By
Jyoti Tejpal
Track record Countless auditor recommendations World’s leading calibration management software solution Unwavering accuracy Efficiency Standards Manage metrology assets Monitor scheduled unscheduled calibrations Forecast workloads Minimize costs Maximize efficiency
World’s only full-featured companion mobile app Access from anywhere on any device Easily migrate from expensive legacy systems Simple No training required Sign up online to enter Automated calibration scheduling Email notifications Supports ISO 9001 and other standards.
Manages instrument calibrations System qualifications Unique advantages Workflow & oversight practices Automated Systematized Improved Quality regulated facilities No Paper operation Cost savings Ensure regulatory compliance Strong continuous progress
Calibration management software provides functionality to get tools and equipment which are used in maintenance management calibrated accurately. It can be done in a similar way as other maintenance—using recurring work jobs as calendar or managers.
Calibration management takes it to it to a higher quality maintenance and/or production, which is a important part of remaining compliant with the every ISO standards or manufacturing regulations.
Calibration management software will also track the history of recalibration tasks, like a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). This gives access to many useful data to optimize recurring work orders and identify trends about every tool.
Calibration is a key procedure for ensuring any equipment is performing as intended assets are running at maximum uptime and valuable data is accurate. Software makes process simpler by automation.
Calibration is important for maintenance to integrate with a CMMS or Enterprise asset management (EAM) system to coordinate calibration with other maintenance activities.
The final part of the puzzle is hardware. Hardware is available to speed up recalibration. Sellers provide both software and hardware.
There is a variety of calibration management software available in the market. There is a set of core features which one must look for which include the following:
Calibration scheduling: Permits users in creating recurring calibration tasks on a calendar, color-coded planned maintenance.
Notifications: The system notifies managers and technicians about recalibration work due date via email or text.
Work order management: Creating and assigning calibration work orders with details about specific tool and task instructions.
Calibration instructions: Users instructions for each tool and add to work orders for ensuring accuracy and consistency.
Barcoding: Creating and using barcoding system for tools and equipment with faster scanning and tracking.
Compliance management: Collecting and storing history of calibration and maintenance tasks for creating digital trail for audit.
Equipment profile : Creating profiles and adding details of images, instructions to recalibrate and calibration history.
Tool management: Enabling capability to rent tools and equipment and tracking usage, location and status.
No seller provides pricing on website, where as many provide cloud-based software with a cost per user per month, or a range of users, in addition to the standard on-premise perpetual license with an upfront cost.Â
Boosts to efficiency. Automating calibration management offers time savings in multiple areas. Tasks can be done quickly, and optimized scheduling for unnecessary calibration checks when needed, saves money. Get historical data to easily prove compliance.
Implementation takes time. Installation of new systems assist in managing assets, often have manual entry of asset information. It may take some time to enter details about all the tools. Sellers typically provide assistance with migrating information from a paper system, or integrating information.
Additional hardware available. Additional hardware can significantly enhance the convenience and value of the investment. Barcoding offers to scan multiple items quickly in place of manually searching, and calibration tools necessary as a part of the process.
Cloud-based calibration software. The popularity of web-based software has touched every system with its more affordable upfront cost, scalability and lower maintenance. Ongoing trend has affected CMMS and calibration software. Smaller companies have benefits of technology with cloud-based software. Enquiring available deployment methods for evaluating software.
Eye on FDA regulations. The FDA needs companies to produce food to follow strict regulations regarding the maintenance with cleaning of production machinery. It’s necessary to stay up-to-date on FDA rules. Calibrating tools has a big role in maintenance, and software for ensuring historical records in an audit.
