Documenting instrument specifications by using data sheets
You document your instrument specifications using the data sheet template. These specifications are typically defined by the manufacturer of the instrument.
Data sheet templates
Data sheets are templates that define the calibration process for one or more asset functions. You use the Data Sheet Template application to create data sheets for calibration assets.
Data sheets
Data sheets provide technicians with the information that they need to perform a calibration. A data sheet is a template that defines the specifications of an asset for the calibration process.
Non-linear instruments in data sheets
Non-linear instruments are analog instruments that have their tolerance limits calculated based on the desired output value and not the nominal input value.
Tolerance limits on data sheets
Tolerance is an acceptable value or value range for a specified output value. You define the tolerance limits for accuracy of a calibration point on a data sheet.
Creating data sheets
A data sheet is a template that defines the specifications of an asset for the calibration process. Data sheets give a technician the information necessary to calibrate an analog or discrete asset function.
Associating work assets with data sheets
When you associate an asset with a data sheet, you are attaching a template with predefined calibration points for the work asset.
Duplicating the asset function of a data sheet
When you create multiple data sheets with similar information, you can duplicate the asset function information to save time.
Calibration calculations
During the calibration of an asset, calculations are used to determine whether the asset passes or fails the calibration. These calculations are based on the values that you specify on the data sheet.