Calibration World Issue 1-2007

Product catalog summary

Introduction
The document introduces Beamex's corporate magazine, focusing on the launch of the world's first fieldbus calibrator and new CMX calibration software. It highlights the growing importance of fieldbus systems in process automation due to their efficiency and cost-saving benefits.

Fieldbus Calibration
Fieldbus systems are increasingly common in instrumentation, offering advantages such as reduced wiring and enhanced diagnostics. Beamex's MC5 Fieldbus Calibrator is the first portable solution for calibrating Foundation Fieldbus H1 and Profibus PA transmitters, allowing for simultaneous input measurement and digital output reading.

History and Future of Fieldbus
Fieldbus technology has evolved significantly, with the IEC61158 standard established in 2000. Foundation Fieldbus and Profibus are dominant standards, and their prevalence is expected to continue growing.

Benefits of Fieldbus
Fieldbus systems offer cost savings in installation and maintenance, improved system performance, and enhanced diagnostics for predictive maintenance, making them attractive for process plants.

Calibrating Fieldbus Transmitters
Fieldbus transmitters require calibration similar to conventional transmitters. The MC5 Fieldbus Calibrator simplifies this process by integrating calibration and configuration capabilities, reducing the need for multiple personnel and equipment.

MC5 Fieldbus Calibrator Features
The MC5 combines a multifunction process calibrator with a fieldbus configurator, supporting both Foundation Fieldbus H1 and Profibus PA. It offers traceable calibration, configuration, and trimming of transmitters, with automatic documentation of results.

Conclusion
The MC5 Fieldbus Calibrator represents a significant advancement in calibration technology, offering a comprehensive solution for fieldbus transmitter calibration and configuration, expected to save time and resources in plant commissioning and maintenance.

Calibration and Verification of Weighing Instruments
The document discusses the importance of calibration and verification in maintaining measurement accuracy across industries. Calibration confirms the measurement capability of weighing devices, ensuring they meet required tolerances and standards.

Calibration Procedures
Typical procedures include repeatability tests, eccentricity tests, and weighing tests, which help determine the accuracy and reliability of weighing instruments.

Uncertainty in Calibration
The document explains the concept of uncertainty in calibration, emphasizing the need to understand error and its uncertainty at each calibration point.

Calibration Certificates
Calibration certificates are crucial for quality systems concerned with traceability and measuring tolerance, serving as evidence of performed calibrations.

Case Study: TEVA UK Limited
The document includes a case study of TEVA UK Limited, highlighting the importance of calibration in meeting regulatory requirements and maintaining quality standards in the pharmaceutical industry.

TEVA UK Limited's Calibration Needs
TEVA UK Limited aimed to integrate calibration results into a single database, ensure traceability and auditability, and enhance communication between the calibration database and the Maintenance Management System (MMS).

Solution and Benefits
TEVA UK Limited upgraded to Beamex’s CMX calibration management software and replaced existing calibrators with the MC5 Multifunction Calibrator, improving efficiency and compliance with 21 CFR Part 11.

Beamex Product Offerings
Beamex offers a range of products including CMX Light, CMX Professional, and CMX Enterprise software, as well as the MC5 Multifunction Calibrator, noted for its accuracy and versatility.

Professional Services
Beamex provides comprehensive professional services including re-calibration, installation, training, software support, validation services, and integration services.

Global Reach
Beamex's products and services are available in over 60 countries through a robust partner network, ensuring global accessibility and support.