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SureTemp and SureTemp Plus Calibration Key Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
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SureTemp and SureTemp Plus Calibration Key Frequently Asked Questions • What are the Calibration Key part numbers? 06137-000 CALKEY, 767, SureTemp 678/679. Spot VS and 5200 06138-000 CALKEY, SureTemp Plus 690/692, 5300, Spot LXi, CVSM, CIWS • How can I calibrate or get the CalKey calibrated? The cost to have the CalKey calibrated is greater than the cost of the CalKey. Therefore, it is recommended that the customer purchase a new one if they question the reading. • How often should the CalKey be calibrated? The frequency of calibration depends on the facilities policy and rate of use. The CalKey is calibrated during manufacturing and should not change if stored and handled within appropriate conditions. If there are any concerns regarding the accuracy it is recommended that the customer purchase a new one. • How can I tell if my CalKey is out of tolerance? The CalKey should be within tolerance if handled correctly. If there is any questions/concerns regarding the accuracy, it is recommended that the customer purchase a new one. • What are the ‘standards used’? The standard used is the NIST traceable calibrated Digital Multimeter used to verify the accuracy of the CalKey. Please note that the CalKey calibration date must be prior to the ‘standards used’ calibration due date. • What is the ‘calibration source’? The calibration source is the NIST traceable calibrated third party equipment used to calibrate the DMM listed above in the ‘standards used’. Please note that the ‘standards used’ calibration due date must be prior to the ‘calibration source’ calibration due date. • If lost, how can I obtain a copy of the calibration certificate? The Welch Allyn Customer Care Representative will notify the manufacturing Quality Department and a new one can be generated for the customer upon request.
Example of Calkey Certificate of Calibration
CalKey Storage Conditions •
The normal standard for electronic equipment long term storage would be as follows: 06137-000 CALKEY, 767, SureTemp 678/679. Spot VS and 5200 - Ambient temperature 0 deg. F to 122 deg. F - Maximum humidity 95 % non-condensing 06138-000 CALKEY, SureTemp Plus 690/692, 5300, Spot LXi, CVSM, CIWS - Ambient temperature 0 deg. F to 122 deg. F - Maximum humidity 95 % non-condensing
Storage medium: the devices should be bagged in a non-static generating paper or plastic bag, and kept out of the direct sun light or heating sources. Handling: the devices should be used with operators that have clean hands and in an area that is acceptable for the use/testing of electronic equipment, (like a test lab or office). Stabilizing Temperature: all devices should be allowed to come to room temperature (70 deg. + - 10 degrees) and stabilize (un-bagged) for 1 hour if stored in temperatures out side of 60 to 80 degrees F. (Same for the thermometers to be verified for temperature accuracy.) Calibration Date Codes The manufacture date can be determined with the six digit lot code stamped on the Calkey plug. The first 2 numbers indicate the week the CalKey was manufactured +10. The last 4 numbers identifies the year manufactured Example: 352012 = manufactured the second week of April (week 25) 2012
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