Calibration World 2-2007 - Beamex - #9

in rugged environments and hazardous locations.

A typical calibration process is illustrated in the figure, where the calibration master schedule identifies an instrument that needs to be calibrated and downloads the appropriate calibration data into a technician's handheld calibrator. After selecting the instrument from the calibrator's memory, the technician performs an automated "As Found" calibration. If the instrument does not pass calibration (as determined by the downloaded information in the calibrator), the technician can adjust the instrument and perform an automated "As Left" calibration. Data from both calibrations are stored in the handheld calibrator to be uploaded to the database where it is documented.

multifunction calibrator that has modules that can accommodate wide ranges and many types of pressure, RTD, thermocouple, voltage, current, pulse, and frequency measurements.

The Beamex MCS100 modular calibration system is a test bench and calibration system for workshops and laboratories, which incorporates the functionality of the MC5 and can measure/generate additional parameters such as precision pressures. The ergonomic design and modular construction allow the user to select the necessary calibration functions in a cost-effective manner.

Summary

• Automated electronic calibration and electronic documentation save time and are less

prone to human error than manual calibration and paper documentation.

• Electronic documentation allows all calibration information to be located in one database for easy access and use.

• Proper calibration and its documentation are important for maintaining the safety and efficiency of pharmaceuticals.

• Portable Beamex calibrators for hazardous locations are designed for use in virtually all pharmaceutical plants.

• Beamex software follows the guidelines of 21 CFR Parts 11 and 211 and makes calibration and its documentation easy.

• MC5 Multifunction Calibrator

• MC5-IS Intrinsically Safe Multifunction Calibrator

• CMX Calibration Management Software

The Beamex CMX software integrates calibration management by allowing efficient planning and scheduling of calibration work. It not only alerts you when to calibrate, but also automatically takes data, creates documentation, adheres to cGMP regulations (21 CFR Parts 11 and 211), and tracks calibration history. This software generally makes calibration work faster and easier and is designed to integrate into management systems such as SAP/R3 and Maximo.

The Beamex MC5 is a portable

• Installation and training

• Validation services (CMX calibration management software)

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