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Doc. No. Advmet-CM-028

Calibration Issue No. 01

Calibration of IR Thermometer
Method Date 01–11–2017
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1.0 Responsibility
1.1 Calibration Engineer (Mechanical) or as delegated to other staff as appropriate.
2.0 Procedure
2.1 Receive IR Thermometer to be calibrated.
2.2 Take Thermal radiation source, ambient temperature thermometer and distance
measuring device as appropriate.
2.3 Check validity of the Thermal radiation source, ambient temperature thermometer and
distance measuring device.
2.4 Check the range and resolution of instrument under calibration and record the details in
the observation sheet. Also check identification sticker on the instrument / box, as
appropriate having reference of calibration service request no. / sr. no.

2.5 A device should be used to determine measuring distance. Measuring distance is the
distance from the radiation source to the infrared thermometer. The distance measuring
device will typically be a tape measure or a measuring rod.

3.0 Environment Condition

3.1 Ensure that followings are maintained during the calibration of instrument to be
calibrated.
Temperature in °C 20 ± 4 °C
Humidity in % RH 20 to 60 % RH

3.2 Before the calibration, the infrared thermometer should be allowed enough time to
reach the temperature of the laboratory, typically 15 minutes. This is an especially
important consideration when bringing a thermometer in from the outside.

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3.3 The temperature in the laboratory should be maintained within reasonable limits. The
ambient temperature during the calibration or the laboratory’s temperature limits should
be stated on the report of calibration.
4.0 Calibration
4.1 Before start calibration the following points should be noticed:
 First, never set up a laboratory so that a heat source is facing the radiation source.
 Second, make sure that the temperature of the walls facing the radiation source is that
of the laboratory.
 Third, the position of the technician performing the calibration should be considered,
since he/she influences the reflected temperature.
 Another concern in setup of a laboratory is ambient air flow. In no case should any
forced air be near the surface of the radiation source. This means care should be taken
not to set up the radiation source near (or beneath) any HVAC vents and doorways.

4.2 The radiation source should be set to the desired calibration temperature and should
be allowed to stabilize.

4.3 The customer should determine the calibration points used. They should be based on
the customer’s wants and needs, If the customer does not know what calibration points
he/she wants, the calibration laboratory may offer advice. If the infrared thermometer is
used over a narrow range of temperature, one calibration point may be enough. For an
infrared thermometer used over a wide range of temperatures, at least three points
should be used. These points should represent at least the minimum, maximum and
mid-range of the infrared thermometer’s usage range.

4.4 The emissivity setting of the infrared thermometer should be the same as the source’s
calibrated emissivity.

4.5 Align the infrared thermometer, first set the measuring distance; the measuring
distance is set from the flat plate surface to the front housing of the infrared
thermometer, second the infrared thermometer should be centered on the calibrator
surface. This can be done by using the laser provided with the infrared thermometer, or
by maximizing the signal by moving the infrared thermometer up and down and side to
side. When alignment is completed, the line from the infrared thermometer to the
calibrator surface should be no more than five degrees from normal (perpendicular).

4.6 The measurement should be initiated. The measurement time should be ten times
longer that the infrared thermometer’s response time, typically five seconds, the
measurement is made by holding the trigger for five seconds. The resulting final
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readout temperature should be recorded as the readout temperature for the calibration.
In spite of the complex sounding nature of this method, the procedure is actually quite
simple. For one measurement, it should take the calibration technician no longer than
15 seconds. The UUT temperature indicator must agree within the accuracy listed in
the manufacturer manual.

4.7 Repeat steps 4.5 and 4.6 for each of the remaining temperature values selected in
step 4.3.

4.8 Decrease temperature of the calibrator to ambient temperature.

4.9 Calibration complete. Set all POWER switches to OFF or minimum, disconnect and
secure all equipment.

4.10 Report average observation in the calibration certificate issued to the customer.
4.11 Calculate the error for each calibration point.
4.12 Record the details in raw data sheet.
4.13 Complete the calibration activities and do status stickering on instrument.
4.14 After that send instrument at outgoing area.
4.15 Put appropriate identification mark on the instruments as given by the customer / as per
Adv-met own system, if not provided by the customer.
4.16 Ensure that handling, storing, transportation and preparation of items are done as per
procedure no. QP/17.

5.0 Status
1. If agreed with the customer during review of calibration request regarding providing calibration
validity and status of instrument after calibration, follow the below mentioned steps.
2. If error found within the acceptance criteria specified by the customer, affix ‘Pass’ status
sticker after calibration.
3. If any of the readings are found outside the specified acceptance criteria by the customer,
then identify it as ‘rejected’ and send back to customer with the ‘Fail’ status sticker on
it.
6.0 Affix appropriate status sticker with following details

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1. Instrument Serial no.

2. Calibration done on
3. Calibration due on.
4. Reference Certificate no.
7.0 Record Preparation
Ensure that following details are recorded in the observation sheet;
1. Instrument name
2. Specifications (range, least count, type and other details asked in observation sheet
etc.)
3. Visual inspection and details of initial error, if any.
4. Date of calibration, suggested due date for calibration, if requested by customer
5. Results of calibration.
7.1 Sign observation sheet and got it reviewed through Calibration Incharge / Technical
Manager.
7.2 Enter the data in the computer and prepare computerized calibration certificate based
on details given in the observation sheet.
7.3 Ensure that all the details including “details and certificate nos.” Of masters are
recorded in the computerized calibration certificates.
7.4 Take out photo copies of calibration certificate, attach observation sheet with the
certificate and file it in the record file.
7.5 Take out computer print out. Sign the calibration certificate and send it for review by
calibration incharge / technical manager.
7.6 Complete calibration certificate file.
7.7 Also take proper safety precautions against fire, personal accidents etc. Ensure that no
lighting material is allowed in calibration area and cleaning area where petrol, oil etc.
Are used.
7.8 Ensure that the calibration certificate should be prepared and having the details as per
the copy of certificate referred in next page.

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8.0 Reference / formats / exhibit

8.1 ------------ Manufacturer manual
8.2 E/QMS/02 Soaking time
8.3 E/QMS/01-28 Calibration Data Sheet
8.4 QP/12 Procedure for working procedures.
8.5 QP/17 Procedure for handling of calibration items.
8.7 ASTM E2847-14 Standard Test Method for Calibration and Accuracy Verification of
Wideband Infrared Thermometers

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No. E/QMS/01-28

Calibration Data Sheet Issue No. 01

Date 01–Nov-2017
Company: Date: - - 2017
Location: Equipment S/NO:
Equipment Model: Range:
Description: Asset #:
Manufacturer: Resolution:
Cal. Frequency: Months Accuracy: ± At FSD/Measured
Condition As Found: Condition As Left:
Temp: Humidity:
UUT Location: Start/End Time:
Sticker Size: Small/Large
Standards Used
# Part No. Description Due Date
1
2

As found AVR
Nominal Value Error Result
As left
(Pass/Fail)
Measured Value

Temperature: Humidity:

Calibrated By:
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P.O.Box 77143 Dammam 31952 ٣١٩٥٢ ‫ الدمام‬٧٧١٤٣ ‫ب‬.‫ص‬
Phone: 013-8331203 ٠١٣-٨٣٣١٢٠٣ :‫هاتف‬
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