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Fluke Calibration provides solutions to all FAQs related to calibrating a heat source using MET/TEMP II.
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Calibration standards are devices that are compared against less accurate devices to verify the performance of the less accurate devices.
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Centro de recursos para la industria farmacéutica
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This dry block calibrator vs temperature bath analysis helps you pick the option best for your application. See the comparison in 5 areas of consideration.
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You can bet there is a lot of test and measurement equipment onboard Curiosity. As a test and measurement professional, I’d like to tell you about some of the things I find especially interesting.
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Get 7 free measurement uncertainty training materials including videos, webinars, & articles. Fluke also offers a paid, online course for deeper knowledge.
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In metrology, what do you do when your curve-fitting software program doesn’t work because you’re dealing with a non-linear equation? Learn here.
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Read this short blog post to learn how Fluke Calibration technical support works and get some tips on how to prepare for your tech support call.
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Fluke experts show you how to calibrate a pressure rotameter including a step-by-step rotameter calibration procedure, calibration curve, and tips.
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The triple point of argon (83.8058 K ) is one of the most commonly used fixed points for the calibration of standard platinum resistance thermometers (SPRTs) at temperatures below 273.16 K. It’s a defining fixed point of the International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90). Fluke Calibration recently designed a new Triple Point of argon system with the goal in mind of achieving both efficiency and accuracy in calibrating SPRTs.
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It is becoming my opinion that ISO 17025 needs to be revised. This is the first of a series of blog posts that I will be making to demonstrate why the revision needs to be made.
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Fluke Calibration recently hosted a webinar (now available in its entirety as free and on-demand) in which a panel of Fluke associates talked about lessons learned and best practices for working, when some employees can work remotely and others must go to the calibration laboratory
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In this article, electrical calibration expert Marty Kidd explains why someone needs this type of product. He also explains why owners of an old Fluke 5790A should consider moving up to a new 5790B.
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Lunar reconnaissance is not possible without the precise testing and measurement activity that calibration professionals know so well. Read more here.
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Another NCSLI conference is in the books. This year, the metrology faithful (and budget funded!) once again gathered to gain knowledge through tutorials and technical presentations, contribute to the industry through attendance of committee meetings, talk to vendors at the exhibition, network with some of the world’s experts in metrology and spend time with old friends. There were so many great things happening that I didn’t even have time to compose a single tweet!
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En esta publicación del blog de Fluke Calibration, podrá descubrir las cinco prácticas recomendadas para calibrar caudalímetros y garantizar su rendimiento óptimo. Leer aquí.
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The Fluke Calibration 1586A and Fluke 2638A are two new data acquisition systems that offer great value and performance. This selection guide will help you understand the differences between the two, the strengths of each, and which one will best meet your current and future needs.
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Descubra los cuatro métodos de conexión diferentes y los ajustes que hay que realizar para medir y comprobar la resistencia con un multímetro digital portátil, un multímetro de banco y un multímetro de sistemas.
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Follow the steps as we demonstrate how to link a documenting process calibrator to a drywell to calibrate a 4-20 mA transmitter and probe in a system.
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Tras la retirada del 6003A, el calibrador de calidad eléctrica 6130B es el mejor sustituto posible. Wally Miller, experto en productos de Fluke Calibration, compara los dos instrumentos y explica por qué el 6130B le ofrece mucho más.
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Explore analysis of high-frequency error sources in oscilloscope calibration. Gather insights into the causes, impacts, and methods to mitigate these errors to enhance your accuracy.
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See an example using the Fluke 2271A Industrial Pressure Calibrator to automate testing & calibration of pressure transmitters from 10 in of water to 3000 psi.
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Discover Fluke resources on how & why to prevent contamination in pressure calibration including videos, webinars, and blog posts. Learn more here.
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What happens when an electrical standards laboratory’s environmental control system gets old, cranky and hard to maintain? When the lab in question is the Fluke Everett Primary Electrical Laboratory (EPEL), the answer was to replace the air conditioning system, as part of a bigger endeavor to renovate the lab.
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Should you bring humidity measurement and calibration in house? Learn to answer this question from the perspective of ROI, requirements, and workload.
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Every year on May 20, World Metrology Day calls attention to the critical importance of uniform, accurate, traceable measurements in all aspects of the global experience. This year’s theme focuses on “Measurements supporting the global food system” which is in direct response to the challenges we face trying to produce enough safe food to reach a global population of 8 billion people.
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Elevate lab precision: Combine 5560A Calibrator, Reference Multimeter, Transconductance Amp, MET/CAL & Fluke Premium Care for top-tier accuracy, automation & reliability. Consult our specialists today.
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La calibración mejora la seguridad. Descubra cómo las normas globales de seguridad y las funciones de seguridad de los instrumentos de calibración de Fluke mantienen la seguridad de laboratorios y trabajadores.
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This video includes reminiscences from Fluke and Fluke Calibration associates who remember what it was like to work at Fluke ”back in the day.”
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Los termopares se usan, en general, en muchas aplicaciones industriales y científicas. Sin embargo, entender cómo funcionan y cómo deben ser calibrados puede resultar una tarea difícil.
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Read more about why you a pressure controller/calibrator fits the needs of your pressure calibration calibrator and watch our vide about the 6270A Pressure Controller/Calibrator.
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Knowledge of size of source is important for your infrared thermometer calibration. You should use this knowledge in determining a proper size for the thermal radiation source used for the calibration. The three methods to study the amount of source are listed below. Field-of-view Test Field-of-view Specification Sweep
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Learn about intermediate checks per ISO 17025 (AKA “verification”) vs calibration. Plus, tips for incorporating them to prevent costly manufacturing recalls.
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What is the difference between the radiometric calibration they speak of and the radiometric calibration I speak of when referring to radiation thermometry? In some aspects, I can answer this by saying “Nothing.” However, I could also answer this by saying “Everything.”
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Learn how thermocouples work & how to choose calibration equipment, calculate uncertainties, and calibrate thermocouples. Read here and watch the video.
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Consider if your company would be best served by specifying traceability to the SI instead of to your local NMI.
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¿Qué utilidad tiene un amplificador de transconductancia Fluke además de la calibración? Suministro exacto de corriente CA y CC, detección de sobretensión y mucho más.
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Whether you’re speaking to a small group of colleagues at your company or a group of professionals at MSC or NCSLI, here are some tips to help you succeed – and perhaps even enjoy your experience as a public speaker.
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Writer’s block isn’t limited to metrologists, of course – it’s a universal problem that people in many professions face (even writers). Here are a few simple tips that can help you on your way to greater visibility and respect in your career.
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Read this short blog post to see how Fluke Calibration contributes in this year's World Metrology Day theme, “Measurements and Light”.
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A clamp meter typically requires an annual calibration to ensure that it continues to make measurements within the manufacturer’s specifications..
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In 2012, the Association of German Engineers developed VDI/VDE-2623, which defines and establishes a Calibration Data Exchange Format. VDI/VDE-2623 establishes a rigid Extensible Markup Language (XML) data structure with both required and optional fields
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Looking to purchase a calibrator from a calibration equipment manufacturer? Grade them with these 10 criteria to make sure you get the best return on investment.
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Los centros de recursos son conjuntos de material informativo (videos, notas de aplicación, papeles en blanco y más) acerca de un tema específico. Un centro de recursos puede ser un gran lugar para investigar un tema más a fondo y ver todo lo que tenemos a disposición, todo en un lugar.
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Con frecuencia, ofrecen opciones para añadir la posibilidad de calibrar elementos de cargas de trabajo adicionales como osciloscopios o analizadores de la calidad eléctrica. Algunos se pueden automatizar con software para aumentar el rendimiento y reducir los errores.
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Una calibración típica de 3 puntos de 4 sensores sanitarios tri-clamp demanda más de 4 horas (259.45 minutos) usando el microbaño 7103. Esa misma calibración, realizada con el baño de calibración portátil 7109A, demanda alrededor de 2 horas (130.0 minutos). ¡Esto representa un ahorro de más de 2 horas por cada lote de 4 sensores!
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If you are currently outsourcing or turning away pressure calibration business, you may be doing so unnecessarily. The barriers to enter the pressure calibration business can be overcome fairly easily.
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While there’s no “one size fits all” answer, see this post for helpful guidelines on how often you should calibrate thermometers, test equipment, multimeters, etc.
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When calibrating a dial gauge, it can be challenging to interpret readings when the pointer is between marks. Learn how to overcome the challenge here.
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Complete maintenance of a HART transmitter involves three distinct operations: configuration, calibration, and adjustment. Learn more here.
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In manually testing a pressure switch, calibrators can save you time by reducing steps, automating, & reducing the amount of equipment you need. Learn more.
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It is a well-established practice in calibration laboratories to use current coils for clamp meter calibrations. Many laboratories either build their own coil, or simply make several loops of a test lead for the purpose of increasing the current value sensed by the clamp meter
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What is a thermocouple? How does a thermocouple work? Why do thermocouples need to be calibrated?
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What knocks a digital instrument out of calibration? Learn about the 3 main causes of calibration problems: component shift, drops & overloads.
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See how Fluke’s long-scale DMMs enable digitizing with emulation, characterization of non-repetitive waveforms & lighted connection terminals. Learn more.
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Both analog & digital process gauges need to be regularly verified. See the options for verifying in the field or at the bench & the steps to follow.
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See 5 ways to ensure precise measurements in oil & gas custody transfer & see how one calibrator can calibrate the involved pressure & temperature transmitters.
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The purpose of this paper is to truthfully answer various questions one might have with regard to resistance bridges and readouts after reading some of the sales hype arguing that AC is better than DC or vice versa
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El indicador de termómetro digital de precisión de Fluke Calibration está específicamente diseñado para medir sensores de temperatura para calibración.
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Los instrumentos de definición de la ITS-90 (Escala de temperatura internacional de 1990) son termómetros de resistencia de platino estándar (SPRT) y celdas de punto fijo ITS-90.
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La división Hart Scientific de Fluke fabrica termómetros de resistencia de platino, termopares, sensores de temperatura de termistor para una calibración y medición precisa de temperaturas
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A platinum resistance thermometer (PRT) is a thermometer constructed from a high purity platinum element (wire-wound coil or thin film) placed in a tube of metal or glass and sealed with an inert atmosphere and/or mineral insulator.
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Automation of the pressure calibration process has many potential benefits, including increasing productivity, ensuring better pressure measurements
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The first step to selecting the right pressure calibration product is to understand the specifications of the device under test (DUT).
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Once you know which categories of instruments will meet your measurement performance needs, you can determine which of those instruments can be used effectively in your environment.
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Fluke Calibration’s fixed-point cells benefit from more than 20 years of experience in research, design, and manufacturing. Four types of cells are available: traditional size cells, “mini” quartz cells, new “mini” metal-cased cells, and small stainless steel “X” cells
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Why calibrate test equipment? What makes it go out of cal? What happens when you send equipment for calibration? When should you calibrate? Learn here.
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See a full list of Metal Freeze-Point Cells produced by Fluke and learn more about them here.
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Aquí están algunos de los motivos más importantes para que considere una adquisición de Fluke Calibration
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If you are purchasing a calibrator to calibrate pressure measurement devices, follow these 2 simple steps to ensure you get what you need.
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To minimize plant downtime and keep operations up and running, follow this guidance to ensure smooth instrumentation calibration.
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See why Roger Pineche, Director of Engineering at Fluke, says the new 8588A and 8558A are the best benchtop multimeters in terms of stability & accuracy.
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Get step-by-step instructions on how to accurately calibrate a hygrometer or other humidity sensor including why it’s important, techniques, and tips.
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La calibración de la presión puede resultar difícil en los mejores ambientes. Trabajar en un área en la que es posible que se produzcan explosiones lleva el grado de dificultad a otro nivel (en el que el técnico debe tener la formación y los equipos adecuados).
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Jeff Gust, jefe de metrología corporativa de Fluke, explica el papel que desempeñan las medidas exactas en la lucha contra la COVID-19. Vea el breve vídeo aquí.
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La NIF (National Ignition Facility) en el Laboratorio Nacional Lawrence Livermore de California.
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Fluke experts show you how to calibrate a pressure transducer including a step-by-step pressure transducer calibration procedure, certificate, and tips.
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On-the-spot temperature checks using portable thermometers are frequently performed in the field by technicians in order to ensure product quality.
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Descubra qué instrumentos de calibración son más adecuados para mejorar la optimización y la calidad de las plantas de fabricación de procesos, como industria química, energía nuclear, industria farmacéutica y papelera
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Aprenda a evitar derivas de calibración en los posicionadores de las válvulas de control dentro de su plan de mantenimiento preventivo.
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Las calibraciones del transmisor de temperatura suelen realizarse sin tener en cuenta el rendimiento del sensor de temperatura.
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Si se sospecha que hay un problema con un sensor de temperatura, las calibraciones del sensor se pueden realizar independientemente de la calibración del sistema electrónico de proceso.
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Los técnicos necesitan la automatización porque están bajo la tremenda presión de realizar más tareas con recursos limitados y la automatización puede ayudar a reducir el número de tareas repetitivas que demandan tiempo necesario para completar una calibración.
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Los interruptores y controladores de temperatura se usan comúnmente en procesos pequeños y en los lazos de control donde no se justifica el uso de un controlador lógico programable (PLC) o un sistema de control distribuido (DCS) más completo.
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Las válvulas inteligentes de control proporcional desempeñan una labor fundamental en las industrias de procesos. Sin embargo, evaluar con precisión el rendimiento de dicha válvulas puede ser una tarea engorrosa.
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Pairing a Fluke dry well with a handheld documenting calibrator allows for a complete field temperature sensor calibration solution.
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It's important to select the proper pump and gauge to match the testing application at hand—a good guideline is the testing device should be 4-10 times more accurate than the device being tested.
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Gas custody transfer flow computers that calculate flow in pipelines by measuring the differential pressure across a flow restriction, such as an orifice plate or other differential pressure flow device, require special calibration to perform at optimum accuracy.
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A pressure comparator is a convenient instrument for bench pressure calibration. Bench calibrations are performed to maintain reference conditions and to obtain the lowest possible uncertainties. The bench is also a convenient place to inspect, adjust, and repair the devices under test.
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How to perform a verification test on analog vs digital pressure gauges. Both analog and digital process gauges need to be verified to detect errors related to drift, environment, electrical supply, addition of components to the output loop, and other process changes
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A deadweight tester is a proven method of pressure calibration that is usually chosen for bench applications when accuracy and reliability are the top requirements. Calibrations are performed at the bench for convenience and to maintain reference conditions.
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La calibración precisa de los presostatos es un componente fundamental para garantizar la calidad del proceso y el funcionamiento seguro del equipo.
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Verifying and documenting the performance and adjusting a HART smart pressure transmitter can require a bucket full of tools. Performing this task with a HART enabled calibrator like the Fluke 754 simplifies the task and reduces what you need to carry.
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Tarjetas de control de lectura
Usamos una salida de 4 a 20 mA de nuestros sensores H2S y LEL Detcon como entrada para nuestra tarjeta modular controladora. La mayoría de las veces tenemos problemas con la captación de la lectura de señal en la tarjeta de control y es difícil romper la línea de la señal y conectar las sondas solo para medir la señal de mA.
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En una planta de fabricación de componentes esenciales para compañías aeroespaciales, un técnico calibra el sistema de control que mantiene temperaturas precisas dentro de los hornos que endurecen los componentes de metal durante los procesos de termotratado.
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Al evaluar las válvulas de control y su desempeño, debe entender los diferentes tipos de válvulas y lo que se puede comprobar en ellas. Para válvulas de cierre abiertas/cerradas sin control analógico las pruebas son muy sencillas.
