Introduction
In Qualer, "tools" are defined as assets integral to calibration and maintenance processes. These tools include reference standards, environmental sensors, controlled environments, and scientific instruments. Unlike generic tools, Qualer's tool roles serve specific functions in calibration and measurement workflows, providing enhanced management and integration.
Tool Roles Overview
Assigning the correct role to each asset is essential to optimize Qualer's asset management capabilities.
Tool Roles and Descriptions
Reference Standard
- Used as benchmarks in calibration events, offering certified measurement accuracy.
- Ideal for tools that are essential in calibrating other equipment.
- Maintains high measurement integrity, helping to set and verify calibration standards.
Environmental Sensor
- Monitors environmental factors such as temperature, humidity, and pressure during calibration events.
- Ensures that environmental variables affecting calibration are recorded.
- Best suited for assets that capture environmental data impacting calibration accuracy.
Controlled Environment
- Includes assets like refrigerators or climate-controlled rooms that maintain specific conditions.
- Essential for storing sensitive materials under regulated environments, particularly in research and healthcare.
- Helps preserve the integrity of assets that require controlled storage conditions.
Scientific Instrument
- For assets with measurement ranges that are not used as reference standards.
- Configurable with ranges and uncertainties but does not appear as a "tool" in the asset manager or work orders.
- Ideal for scientific equipment that requires specific range settings without being used for direct calibration.
By categorizing assets with the correct role, users can leverage Qualer's system to its fullest potential, ensuring precision and reliability in calibration processes.