Herzog Glossary
Key terms explained in simple terms.
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- name of the term: Calibration
- descriptions of the term:
Calibration
Calibration refers to the comparison of a measurement system with known reference values to ensure the accuracy and reliability of measurement results.
In analytical laboratories, analytical instruments are regularly calibrated to identify and correct systematic deviations. This process relies on reference materials with known properties.
Regular calibration is a prerequisite for reliable measurement results and is an essential component of quality management. Without proper calibration, even state-of-the-art analytical instruments can produce erroneous results.
Particularly in methods such as XRF, OES, ICP-OES, or ICP-MS, the quality of calibration directly influences the accuracy of the analysis.
Modern laboratory software systems support the management of calibration data, the monitoring of calibration intervals, and the automatic documentation of all calibration processes. With the SCADA solutions PrepMaster Core and PrepMaster Entry, HERZOG integrates the calibration processes of analytical instruments directly into automated laboratory operations. Calibrations can be automatically scheduled, triggered, monitored, and documented.
In addition, PrepMaster Analytics handles the continuous validation of analytical conditions. The software automatically verifies whether analyses were performed under valid calibration conditions, documents the calibration status of the connected analytical instruments, and ensures that this status is fully traceable for each analysis. In this way, PrepMaster Analytics helps laboratories comply with the requirements of quality management systems, such as ISO/IEC 17025.