Equipment Calibration

Equipment Calibration is another process that is included with the Quality Module. Setting up calibration schedules with the forms tool is a simple procedure where users are able to configure multiple types of calibration schedules for equipment, including short term calibration, long term maintenance, R&R study, repair activities and others. Forms can be configured to capture such information as: availability for use, ownership, location, department, classification, status of equipment life, repair activities, quality costs, warranty information, equipment usage history. In addition, an unlimited number of user-defined fields can be added so the forms make sense for how your company does business.

In case of product nonconformances and recalls, the ability to cross-reference equipment and product helps with traceability, which saves time and money and is essential in root cause analysis.

Maintenance task profiles can be set to automatically email users and tracks the progress of the tasks. Users are able to use their electronic signature to sign off the completion of tasks, and all records are stored in the database for easy retrieval. A full escalation sequence can be set for overdue tasks. Users are also able to track their tasks in their dashboard, along with training items, documents awaiting their approval, and other quality events.

Since the equipment calibration is part of the Quality Module, different events including CAPAs, deviation, OSS can be linked to a calibration form for future reference. External documents such as vendor specifications or work instructions can be attached to calibration events, and when integrated with the Document Control module current SOPs can be pulled up for reference. Further integration with the Training Module ensures only certified personnel perform critical calibration and R&R activities.