UCAL-UNIVERSAL CALIBRATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM Introduction Calibration can be defined as a set of operations performed under specified conditions to establish the relationship between values indicated by a measuring instrument or system and the corresponding known true values of a quantity to be measured. The calibration procedure compares the instrument with reference standards according to a specific algorithm. The most basic requirement of a calibration is proof of traceability. Traceability is defined as an unbroken chain of comparisons, all having stated uncertainties, between the measurement and some national or internationally accepted standard. library for instruments, report generation and system security. The communication module automates the calibration process for the instrument under calibration as per the user defined test procedures. Purpose Instrument calibration is intended to eliminate or reduce bias in an instrument's readings over a range for all continuous values. Bias is the difference between the values assigned to the standard by the client laboratory and the laboratory maintaining the reference standards. Values, in this sense, are understood to be the long-term averages that would be achieved in both laboratories. For this purpose, reference standards with known values for selected points covering the range of interest are measured with the instrument in question. Then a functional relationship is established between the values of the standards and the corresponding Features measurements. Two basic situations are UCAL is a useful Calibration utility for maintaining compliance with • The instrument reads in the same units as the reference regulatory standards. Main features are: standards. The purpose of the calibration is to identify and eliminate any bias in the instrument relative to the defined • Easy generation of complex calibration test procedures unit of measurement. for various test points using a set of standard keywords • Automatic Calibration test • The instrument reads in different units than the reference • Determining accuracy of device under calibration by standards. The purpose of the calibration is to convert the uncertainty measurement instrument readings to the units of interest. • Automatic detection of instruments and standards required for Calibration UCAL is a calibration software system with advanced features • Automatic Checks for Calibration status at every test point needed by today’s calibration professionals. It offers sophisticated by comparing the acquired calibration data with pre-set controls to help you manage every aspect of the instrument limits calibration program, helping the company maintain compliance. • Instrument Calibration for Selected Procedures The application maintains inventory of all the instruments. It has a • Instrument connectivity diagrams easy data retrieval facility and has a flexible utility for configuring • Maintains inventory for instruments and standards test procedures, standards and uncertainties for the standards. It • Maintaining the Calibration History record for the also maintains the protocol library for the instruments and the instruments historical test data for the instruments calibrated in a secured • Automated reminders for instruments that are due for database. calibration • Data Storage and Security The communication module calibrates instruments of any • Report generation and report access on LAN complexity, with variety of interfaces (Viz., RS-232, GPIB, TCP/IP • Online Help and USB). The application provides various modes of calibration such as automatic, semi-automatic and manual based on the Calibration availability of the interfaces for the standard. The reporting module generates reports for the instruments that are The calibration module automates the Calibration process for the Instrument for various test points as per the user defined calibrated and these reports are made accessible on LAN. procedures. Instrument under calibration can be calibrated for Architecture UCAL is a standalone calibration system, which selected procedures. Calibration intervals are user definable. All communicates with diverse instruments making automatic calibration activities can be recorded and checked against calibration user friendly, simpler and easier. It is an integration of calibration limits. Out of limit results are flagged and the provision base module and the communication module. The base module for re-testing the procedure at failure points is an important feature. handles inventory of instruments under calibration and standards, Reports are generated only on the completion of the calibration process. uncertainty for standards, user defined test procedures, protocol Access Automation Pvt Ltd, #101, Annex Block, Brigade MM,7th Block, Jayanagar, K.R. Road,Bangalore – 560082 Telefax : +91 – 80 – 26764262 / 26764263, Email : info@aaplweb.com Website: www.aaplweb.com UCAL-UNIVERSAL CALIBRATION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM System Requirements System Hardware Reports UCAL provides generation of Calibration data and certificate reports. The calibration data report is a document that records actual measurement results and all other relevant information to a successful instrument calibration. Calibration Certificates clearly shows the information regarding the standards used and their traceability. Instrument Categories supported by UCAL • Network Analyzers • Spectrum Analyzers • Signal Generators • Power Meters and Power Sensors • Oscilloscopes • RF Communication Test Sets • Digital Multimeters • Power Supplies • Frequency Counters • Function Generators • Modulation Meters • Level Meters and Level Generators • Function Generators • Synthesized Sweepers • Distortion Analyzers • Audio Analyzers • Vector Voltmeters and more… Server Pentium III, 2.4GHz and higher, 521 MB and higher RAM, 80 GB HDD and other standard configuration Software Windows 2000 and higher server, MS SQL Server 7.0 and higher Client Pentium system, 900 MHz and higher, 64 MB and higher RAM, and other standard configuration Windows 95/98/XP/ME or higher Ordering Information CAL-9002-001 CAL-9002-002 CAL-9002-003 CAL-9002-004 Full featured version with Unlimited License Full featured version with 5 user license 5 Additional license to CAL-9002-002 version Single user license with MS-Access Database Related Products • eCal – Calibration software for Refineries and manufacturing industry finds application in calibration of Pneumatic, Electrical and Temperature equipments. • Connect Plus – Interface software for monitoring and control of instruments with data storage and report generation Other Products Tsharp – Training Management System for monitoring or tracking training activities of each employee of the organization with automatic reminder facility SATMON – Satellite channel monitoring system, useful for satellite service providers to monitor the strength of various satellite channels. Automation of Testing of RF Component using Programmable Network Analyzer About us Access Automation Pvt. Ltd., headquartered in Bangalore, India is involved in the business of providing high quality solutions to industry verticals: energy, healthcare, manufacturing and education. Our highly qualified and experienced team of professionals has a mission of bringing in automation to your business. Through state-of-the-art technology and development methodology, we have introduced frameworks and solutions for the automation market. Our area of expertise include Test and Measuring Instrumentation, Man-Machine Interface, Calibration Work Bench, PC based Instrumentation, Automation of information flow from plant floor to management, Functional Test Solutions, Data Acquisition Systems and Web based Solutions. Access Automation Pvt Ltd, #101, Annex Block, Brigade MM,7th Block, Jayanagar, K.R. Road,Bangalore – 560082 Telefax : +91 – 80 – 26764262 / 26764263, Email : info@aaplweb.com Website: www.aaplweb.com
