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Introduction to Measurement and Calibration Safety in the Calibration Lab Precision Electrical Measurement Precision Dimensional Measurement Precision Temperature Measurement Precision Pressure & Vacuum Measurement Precision Flow Measurement Precision Mass Measurement Precision Force & Torque Measurement Precision Humidity Measurement Measurement Uncertainty Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) Test Prep Acoustics and Vibration Time and Frequency Dimensional: Roundness, Hardness, Surface Texture Introduction to Microwave Measurement AC/DC Calibration and Metrology Fiber Optics Test Instruments Operation and Calibration CMMs Water Quality, Measurement, pH, Conductivity Metrology Applications for Engineers and Scientists Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025 for Technicians Assessment to the Requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 Uncertainty Management Interval Analysis Proficiency Testing

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Introduction to Measurement and Calibration

Introduction Definition of metrology; measurements in manufacturing; measurement in the global marketplace; importance of measurement

Development and Concerns of Metrology Need for better measurements; determine and describe the differences between resolution, accuracy, precision; calibration; Type A Uncertainty, Type B Uncertainty; review questions

Standards and Standardization Working standards, check standards, international standards, levels of standard accuracies; accuracy ratio between levels of calibration pyramid: requirements of traceability: metrology standardization documents; review questions

Managing the Metrology System When a metrology system is needed; components of a metrology system; periodic calibration; determining period, fixed time intervals or other means, measurement assurance; record keeping, categories on a good record keeping form, computer record keeping programs, record stickers; documented procedures; components of a procedure, standardization documents, ISO and QS9000, ANSI Z-540, ISO 25, Malcolm Baldrige, training; components of a training program, records, review questions

Making Good Measurements: Elements of a Measurement System Measuring instrument (calibration); calibration pyramid, relating the instrument to the national standard; unit under test; preparation of the UUT; fixture or jig setup; measuring procedure; operator; analysis of measured data; display of final analyzed result; measurement assurance, isolating errors, capability study, gage R & R; review questions

Units and Measurement Instruments Length; rulers, height gages, optical comparators, micrometer/calipers, metrology laser, others: roundness, squareness, flatness, surface finish, area, volume, Mass: balances (single-pan, dual pan, electronic) Time: electronic counters, atomic clocks, Temperature; thermometers (liquid-in-glass, metallic stem, thermostats, electrical thermometric, thermistors) flow; flowmeters (rotation, pressure drop, positive displacement) electrical quantities; DC voltages (meters), resistance (multimeters), DC current, AC measures, review questions

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Safety in the Calibration Lab

Introduction General Roles and Responsibilities for Supervisors and Technicians Electrical Safety for Cal Lab Operations Floors, Grounding, Benches, Mobile Equipment, Safety Devices; Fuses, breakers, interlocks, grounding sticks, Connecting and disconnecting equipment, RF Permissible exposure, Arc Flash, Electrical equipment cleaning, Solvents, 2-man teams Fires Electrical, Dry Chemical Chemical MSDS, Toxic and physical, mercury, hydrazine, disposal, Good housekeeping, Liquid Nitrogen and Oxygen; physical, physiological, and chemical Pressure Maximum Allowable Working Pressure (MAWP) and Maximum Operating Pressure (MOP), Test Pressure, Pressure Relief Devices, Component Requirements Lasers Principles, Industrial hygiene, Explosion hazards, Nonbeam optical radiation hazards, Collateral radiation, Electrical and flammable hazards, Biological Effects; Eye, thermal Temperature High heat, cold, cryogenics, Bath fluid flashpoints Radiation; Material, handling, storage, incident response

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Precision Electrical Measurement

Basic DC and Low Frequency Measurement Measurement Units; Coherent, uniform and unified; Defined, Realized and Represented; Disseminated and Extended. Measurement Instruments: Types; Principals of Operation; Measurement Methods: Direct; Differential; Transfer; Ratio; Indirect Essential Math: Basic Algebra, Engineering and Scientific Notation, Logarithms, Calculating Power Gain/Loss; Ratios, Decibels, Conversions, Calculating Specifications; three types of ac meter responses; peak, full wave, and root mean squared (rms), Conversion of ac voltages using form factors , Calculation of pass/fail measurement limits from instrument specifications Measurement Uncertainty-a Beginning: Calculating error and Correction Factors, Types of Errors: Systematic Errors; Instrument, Environmental, Observational, Concepts of Measurement Uncertainty Standards and Traceability Why Measurements Must be Traceable; What Is Involved in a Traceable Calibration, Standards, The Ideal Standard; Standards for your Measurements, Traceability: Establishing and Maintaining Traceability Practical Considerations for Precision Electrical Measurement Grounding: Ideal vs. Real Ground; Power Line Ground Systems; Safety-Ground Ground Loop Errors, Shielding: Electromagnetic Radiation; Shielding from Electric Fields; Magnetic Field Coupling; Minimizing Magnetic Pickup; Magnetic Shielding, Guarding: Instrument Guard; High-Impedance Measurements; Guarding Current Sources Sources of Measurement Error Thermal EMFs, Contact Resistance, Insulation Resistance, Surface Leakage, Dielectric Absorption, Noise and AC to DC Converters, Parasitic Capacitance, Bias Current, Pumpout Current Electrical Safety Introduction, Electrical Safety Fundamentals, Shocking Stories Additional topics Enviromental Errors (Temperature,Pressure, Humidity, Vibration), Technician Observational Errors (Parallax, Interpolation), Instrumental Errors (Zeroing, Leveling, Wear, Loading), Random Errors (Drafts, Radiation, Dirt, Noise, Readability, Resolution) Good Laboratory Practices (Adjustment, Repair, Maintenance) Safety, 8 Hints for Making Better Scope Measurements

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Precision Dimensional Measurement

Linear Measurements Standards Definition of the Meter, Length Standards, Units of Measure Measuring Instruments Micrometers, Calipers, Types and Accuracies, Selection, Sensitivity, and Accuracy of Measuring Instruments, Absolute and Comparison Measure, Causes of Error and Correction: Temperature, Gage Deformation, Elastic Deformation, Error Analysis Gage Blocks History, Requirements, Methods of Measuring, Traceability, Uncertainty, Surface Finish, Thermal Expansion, Selection, Precautions, Calibration, Wringing, Types and Characteristics Making Angular Measurements Clinometers, Sine Bars and tables; Trigonometric functions, Practical applications; Angle gage blocks Optical Instruments Using the eye as an optical instrument, Hints for making precise optical measurements, Use and principles of Optical flats, Grades, Light Interferometry, Light Interference, Reflection, Calculating surface flatness using interference patterns, Reading flatness error, Care of optical measurement devices, Microscopes, Comparator

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Precision Temperature Measurement

Introduction Temperature affects nearly every physical measurement you make, requiring you to make corrections to your measurements due to temperature variations. Because of this, the accuracy of all your measurements depends on your ability to accurately measure temperature. Heat and Temperature Describe and understand basic Molecular structure, Kinetic Energy, Heat, Temperature, Thermometers, Ice Point, Steam Point and Triple Point, Absolute Zero. Temperature Scales Celsius, Kelvin, Fahrenheit, Rankine, Thermodynamic, ITS-1990, Conversion Formulas Thermometers Mercury-in-Glass, Alcohol-in-Glass, Resistance Thermometers, Operating Principles, Calibration Principles, Thermometer Calibration, Uncertainty, Measurement Errors Related Heat Sensing and Measuring Instruments Principles, Construction and Methods of Operation of Thermistors, Thermocouples, Infrared Sensing Devices

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Precision Pressure & Vacuum Measurement

Pressure Fundamentals Definition, Mathematical Formulas Type of Pressure Gauge Pressure, Vacuum, Absolute, Differential, Effects of changes in Atmospheric Pressure, Pressure Units and their Conversion Pressure Measurement Devices The Bourdon Tube Pressure Gage, Dead Weight Piston Gages, Calibration, Errors Transducers Measurand, Displacement or Stress, Force-Summing Devices, Accuracy; Stability, Drift, Aging, Frequency Response; Step Pressure Change, Natural Frequency and Resonance's, Static Overpressure, Dynamic or Transient Overpressure, Concepts of Accuracy; Static Error Band, Linearity, Hysteresis, Repeatability Principles of Vacuum Concepts, Production of Vacuum, Conductance, Long Path vs. Short Path, Vacuum Ranges

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Precision Flow Measurement

Density Principles and Measurement Corrections Mass, Density Measurement Principles, Correcting Indicated Weight, True Mass vs Apparent Mass, Weight Density Principles, Weight Densities of Various Materials. Specific Gravity Principles, Determining Specific Gravity; Picnometer and Balance, Hydrometer, Specific Gravity Balance Fluid Flow Measurements Basic Flow Concepts, Units of Measurement, Reynolds Numbers, Viscosity, Turn Down Ratios, Calibration Techniques; Weighing Methods; Dynamic, Static, Volumetric Method; Calibrated Tank, Piston/Cylinder Flow Measurement Devices Differential Pressure Meters; Orifices, Venturi tubes, Flow tubes, Flow nozzles, Pitot tubes, Elbow meters, Target meters, Variable-area meters, Positive Displacement Meters, Reciprocating piston meters, Oval-gear meters, Nutating-disk meters, Rotary- vane meters, Velocity Meters; Turbine meters, Vortex meters, Electromagnetic meters, Ultrasonic flowmeters, Mass Flowmeters; Coriolis meters, Thermal-type mass flowmeters

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Precision Mass Measurement

Mass and Weight Principles Units, Classification and Applications, Physical Characteristics, Weight Calibration Reports, Density Standards, Calibration Weight Selection, Balance Verification, Weight Care and Maintenance Weighing Instruments Mechanical; Principles of Operation, Electronic; Principles of Operation Location Weighing Bench, Work Room, Temperature Operation Leveling, Draft Shielding, Weighing Vessel, Weighing Pan, Calibration, Errors, Application Weights Classes, Selection Physical Influences Temperature, Moisture, Electrostatics, Magnetism, Static Buoyancy, Gravitation Data Acquisition Standard Deviation, Sensitivity Drift, Linearity, Readability, Reproduceability, Uncertainty

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Precision Force & Torque Measurement

Stress and Strain Relationships, Stress, Strain Elasticity, Tension or Compressability Characteristics and Operations of a Load Cell Strain Gages, Load Cell Configuration, Practical Apps Torque Concepts and Applications What is Torque? Cosine Error, Torque Wrenches, Hooke's Law, Run Down Resistance, Set or Seizure, Breakaway, Reading the Scale Torque Testers Calibration Torque Auditing How Fasteners Fasten, Torque Measurement, Torque and Clamping Force, Torque Auditing; Static, Dynamic, Sources of Variation; Actual installation vs. specification, Fall- off (joint relaxation), Hard and soft joints, Tightening speed (frictional coefficients)

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Precision Humidity Measurement

Introduction to Humidity Measurement Traceability Key Terminology Vapor Pressure, Saturation Water Vapor Pressure, Relative Humidity, Dalton's Law, Dew Point, Frost Point, Supercooled Water, Absolute Humidity, Mixing Ratio, PPM by Volume, PPM by Weight, Enthalpy, Pressure Effects Specification Vapor Pressure, Saturation Water Vapor Pressure, Relative Humidity, Dalton's Law, Dew Point, Frost Point, Supercooled Water, Absolute Humidity, Mixing Ratio, PPM by Volume, PPM by Weight, Enthalpy, Pressure Effects Humidity Measuring Instruments Wet and Dry Bulb Psychrometers, Theory, Operating Principles Chilled Mirror Hygrometer Theory Principles in Chilled Mirror-Peltier Cooling, Dew Point Depression, Slew Rate, Platinum RTD CM Operation and Maintenance Dew Point Measurement, Contamination, Dew or Frost, Sampling, Pressure Effects Sensors Displacement, Bulk Polymer Resistive,Capacitive, Saturated Salt Lithium Chloride, Aluminum Oxide Dew Point, Piezo-Resonance Accuracy of the Measurement Error Sources; Conformity, Hysteresis, Dead Band, Repeatability Kelvin Effect, Raoult Effect Calibration Two Pressure Humidity Calibration, Two Pressure Principle, RH Generator, Computer Controlled System

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Measurement Uncertainty
Components Sources of Uncertainty Essentials of Expressing Measurement Uncertainty Definitions, Evaluating, Distributions; Uniform, Triangular, Nominal, Combining, Expanded, Examples Specification Coverage Factors, Confidence Limits Correlation, Reporting Uncert; Manufacturer, User, Capabilities Statement, Traceability Risk Analysis Introduction Quantification, Consumer vs Producer, Approximation Methods, Measurement; Average Quality Level, Distribution, Bias, TUR, Guardband Limits, Interval Width, Delta Specification Limit, EOP% Intolerance Related Statistical Tools PMAP, Process Capability, Gage R & R, ANOVA, Models for Measurement Uncertainty Analysis, Sample Plans, Structure of Random Samples, Reverse Standards Standards Background and list of member organizations NIST-1297, ISO-GUM, NASA Software Features and Benefits; ISG, Compaq, Dikken, Boeing, Gage R & R Features and Benefits Statistics, JMP, Minitab Summary Developing a Company Specific Uncertainty Guide to Measurement Uncertainty

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Certified Calibration Technician (CCT) Test Prep

General Methodology Base SI Units, Derived SI Units, SI Multipliers and Conversions, Fundamental Constants, Common Measurements, Principles and Practices of Traceability, Types of Measurement Standards, Substitution of Calibration Standards Measurement Systems Measurement Methods, Measurement Data, Characteristics of Measurements, IM&TE Specifications, Primary Error Sources, Measurement Systems and Capabilities, Measurement Assurance Programs (MAPs) Calibration Systems Calibration Methods, Industry Practices and Regulations, Control of the Calibration Environment, Calibration Processes for IM&TE, Process flow; Logistical information, Roles and responsibilities, Scheduling, Manual and Automated Calibration, Systems Records and Records Management, Reporting Results Applied Mathematics and Statistics Technical and Applied Mathematics (Application), Scientific and engineering notation, English/Metric conversions, Ratios, Linear interpolation and extrapolation, Rounding, truncation, and significant figures, Number bases, Volume and area, Angular conversions, Graphs and plots Applied Statistics, Basic statistical tools, Common distributions, Descriptive statistics, Sampling issues Quality Systems and Standards Quality Management Systems; System components, Procedures, The Seven Quality Control Tools, Quality Audits, Preventive and Corrective Action; Process improvement techniques, Nonconforming material identification, Impact assessment of nonconformances Supplier Qualification and Monitoring, Professional Conduct and Ethics, Occupational Safety Requirements; Hazards and safety equipment, Hazardous communications (HAZ-COM), Housekeeping, Quality Standards and Guides Uncertainty Uncertainty Budget Componentss, Uncertainty Management, Uncertainty Determination and Reporting

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Acoustics and Vibration

Acoustics What Sound Is, Units of Measure used to Quantify Sound, Components of the Human Ear, Elements of a Sound Meter, Procedures used to Calibrate an Acoustic Meter, Basic Types of Sound Field Microphones, the Addition and Subtraction of Sound Levels Vibration What Vibration is and Where it Comes From, How to Quantify Vibration Levels, Vibration Parameters, Motion, and Degrees of Freedom, the Selection of Acceleration, Velocity and Displacement Parameters Accelerometer Design and Calibration The Operating Principles and Construction of Piezoelectric Accelerometers Including Voltage and Charge Mode, Accelerometer Design, the Design and Application of Piezoresistive Accelerometers, Components of an Accelerometer Calibration System, Calibration Techniques; Frequency Response, Calibration Reports, Periodic Calibration, Accelerometer Mounting Techniques Including Direct, Adhesive and Magnetic, Probe Tips, Mass Loading, Ground Isolation, Ground Noise and Ground Loops, Cables and Connections, the Use of Long Cables

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Time and Frequency

Time Measurement Time Scales, Universal Time, International Atomic Time, Synchronization, Coordinated Universal time Digital Clock Accuracy and Synchronization General Purpose Units, Precision Units Time Base Standards in Clocks Accuracy and Stability, Cesium Beam Standards, Hydrogen Masers, Rubidium Standards, Quartz Oscillators Sources of Error Frequency Offset and Oscillator Aging, NIST, Loran C, GOES, GPS Time Code Formats Frequency, Specifications, Universal Time, International Atomic Time, Synchronization, Coordinated Universal time Offset Phase Comparison, Phase Deviation, Measurement Period, 10:1 DUR, Sample Graphs Stability Short-term, Long-term, Frequency Domain, Time Domain, Standard Deviation, Allan Variance, Sample Graphs, Flicker Floor Frequency Standards Operating Principles of; Quartz, Atomic, Rubidium, Cesium, Hydrogen Masers Transfer Standards WWVB, Groundwave; Loran-C, GPS, Receiving Equipment-Pseudo-random noise, Course acquisition code, Precision code GPS Performance GPS Calibration Methods: Frequency counter, Time interval method

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Dimensional: Roundness, Hardness, Surface Texture

Roundness Introduction, Measurement Methods, Workbench Measurements, Instruments- Turntable and Rotating Pick-up, Geometry of a Part, Interrupted Surfaces, Stylii, Diameter, 3-Point, Radius Methods, MCC, MIC, LSC, MZC, Roundness Evaluation Methods, Interpretation of Graphs, Measuring from a Graph, Using a Template, Filters Hardness How Hardness is Quantified and Tested, Principles of Scratch, File, Durameters, Eddy Current and Indentation Testing, Range and Application of Scales, Conversion Relationships, Surface Preparation, Brinell, Vickers, Knoop, Rockwell, Shore, Microhardness, Types and Use of Indenters Surface Texture Introduction, Why Measure Surface Texture, Causes, Roughness, Waviness, and Form, Peaks and Valleys, Lay, Profile, Sampling Length, Frequency Response, Numbers, Amplitude, Spacing and Hybrid Parameters, Measuring Lengths, Reference Lines, Cut- off, Roughness Average, Stylus

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Introduction to Microwave Measurement

Microwave Theory and Application Development of the various types of waveguides in terms of their advantages and disadvantages Physical dimensions of the various types of waveguides and their effects on power and frequency Propagation of energy in waveguides in terms of electromagnetic field theory Modes of operation in waveguides Basic input/output methods used in waveguides Basic principles of waveguide plumbing Reasons for and the methods of terminating waveguides Basic theory of operation and applications of directional couplers Basic theory of operation, construction, and applications of cavity resonators Basic theory of operation of waveguide junctions Operation of ferrite devices in terms of their applications MW Components and Circuits Basic principles of microwave tubes and the limitations of conventional tubes Basic principles of velocity modulation Development of microwave tubes Basic theory of operation of klystrons including multicavity and reflex klystrons Basic theory of operation of traveling-wave tubes and backward-wave oscillators Construction, basic theories of operation, and typical applications of magnetrons and amplitrons Basic theory of operation of tunnel diodes when used in oscillator-, amplifier-, and frequency-converter circuits Operation of varactors when used in parametric amplifiers and frequency converters Basic principles of operation of bulk-effect diodes and the gunn oscillator Basic operation of passive microwave diodes in terms of theory and application Basic operation of microwave transistors in terms of theory and application Antennas Basic characteristics of coupling, directivity, reciprocity, and efficiency in microwave antennas Construction and basic theory of operation of reflector antennas and horn radiators Construction and operation of microwave lens antennas Construction and theory of operation of driven and parasitic antenna arrays Basic operation and applications of frequency-sensitive antennas

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AC/DC Calibration and Metrology

Basic concepts, including power produced by voltage Thermal converters, single element vacuum thermocouple converters. Making transfers and the determination of alternating voltage and current, frequency effects. Understand AC-DC Devices including multijunction thermocouples, log/antilog converters, electrostatic and electrodynamic instruments Using AC-DC transfer standards Explain and understand types of AC-DC transfer standards. Vacuum thermocouple-based standards. AC-DC voltage transfers i.e. plane of reference and frequency response Follow the correct procedures in making the transfer; preparation and using shunts for AC-DC current transfers. Describe transfer errors and their avoidance; 4-termincal connections, proper connections and hookups, distortion and noise. Understand transfer standard calibration; AC-DC difference, half-scale range intercomparison Inductance and Capacitance Explain the SI definition of inductance; standard of inductance, traceable standards, time constants and inductive reactance in AC circuits. Explain the SI definition of capacitance. Describe the Realization of the Farad, traceable capacitance standards, time constants, capacitive reactance in AC circuits, comparing the currents in inductors and capacitors. Immittance and AC Ratio Describe and understand impedance, admittance and immittance, AC reactance. Understand and use audio frequency dividers; resistive and reactive dividers. Explain RF ratio; and connector and hookup considerations.

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Fiber Optics
Fiber Optics Background Definition of Fiber Optics , FO Data links, History, FO Systems Fiber Optics Concepts FO light transmission, Propagation of light, Properties of light, Transmission of light through Optical Fibers Optical Fibers and Cables FO and cable design, Fibers and cables Optical Splices, Connectors and Couplers FO connections, Optical fiber coupling loss, Splices, Connectors, Couplers Fiber Optic Measurement Techniques FO measurements Optical Sources and Fiber Optic Transmitters Introduction, Semiconductor light-emitting diodes and Laser diodes, FO transmitters Optical Detectors and Fiber Optic Receivers Introduction , Optical detector, Semiconductor photodiodes, FO receivers Fiber Optic Links FO system topology, Link classification, System design and installation

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Test Instruments Operation and Calibration

Test Equipment Administration Identification of Instruments, Classification, Calibration and Repair Procedures, Test equipment Technical Documentation, Metrology Logistics; Stickers, Documentation and Recall, Storing and Handling Instruments, General Test Equipment Information Test Equipment Safety Precautions Working on Energized and De-Energized Circuits, Grounding of Power Tools and Equipment Basic Measurements Voltage and Current Measurements, Resistance Measurements, Capacitance Measurements, Inductance Measurements, Wheatstone Bridge Measurements; Resistance, Capacitance, Inductance Advanced Measurements Power Measurements The Decibel System, Measurement Methods, Thermocouple Ammeter, Dummy Loads, Bolometers Measurement Methods Frequency Measurements; Mechanical (Tachometers, Strobes, Chronometric), Audio Frequencies (Comparison, Direct), Wavemeters (Resonant Frequency), Frequencies above Audio Range (LF to SHF) Waveform Analysis; Basics of the Oscilloscope and Spectrum Analyzer Testing Semiconductor Devices Diodes, Transistors, Special Devices (SCR, UJT, FET), Use of Basic Meters, Use of Curve Tracers Basic Meters Analog Meters Basic Meter Movements; Galvanometer, D'Arsonval Meter Movement, DC Ammeter, Shunts (External and Internal), DC Voltmeter, Voltage Dividers, Ohmmeter; Megohmmeter, VOM Electrodynamometer Type Meters Power meters, Voltmeter, Ammeter, Ohmmeter

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Test Instruments Operation and Calibration (cont.)

General Meter Specifications Techniques for Meter Use Continuity Tests, Testing for Grounds, Caution, Testing for Shorts; Warning, Resistance Tests; Caution Calibration of Meter Movement Standards, Calibration intervals, Measurement Uncertainties Common Test Equipment VOM Multimeters Types of Measurements Electronic Digital Multimeters Example of Digital Multimeter (Block Diagram/Operation) AC/DC Differential Voltmeter Example of Differential Meter (Block Diagram/Operation) Meter Design Characteristics Front Panel Controls, Modes of Operation, Functional Block Diagram Transister Testers Leakage Tests, Beta Tests Inductance Measurements RLC Bridge Operation of Common Electronic Instruments Multimeters, Differential Voltmeters, Component Testers, RLC Bridges

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Test Instruments Operation and Calibration (cont.)

Special Application Test Equipment Electronic Digital Multimeters Example of Digital Multimeter (Block Diagram/Operation) AC/DC Differential Voltmeter Example of Differential Meter (Block Diagram/Operation) Meter Design Characteristics Front Panel Controls, Modes of Operation, Functional Block Diagram Transistror Testers Leakage Tests, Beta Tests Inductance Measurements RLC Bridge Operation of Common Electronic Instruments Multimeters, Differential Voltmeters, Component Testers, RLC Bridges The Oscilloscope and Spectrum Analyzer Oscilloscopes Cathode-Ray Tubes Electron Gun, Electron Beam Deflection System, Vertical Deflection Plates, Horizontal Deflection Plates, CRT Graticule, CRT Designations Components Used to adjust CRT Display Quality INTEN (Intensity) Control, FOCUS and ASTIG (Astigmatism) Controls, TRACE ROTATION Control, BEAM FINDER Control, Horizontal and Vertical POSITION Controls Components Used to Determine the Amplitude of a Signal Vertical POSITION Control, Input Connector/Coupling, Attenuator Control, Graticules Components Used to Select the Horizontal Operating Mode TIME/DIV, ALT/CHOPPED Mode

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Test Instruments Operation and Calibration (cont.)

Components Used to Provide a Stable Display Trigger Level, Trigger Slope, Trigger Coupling, Hold Off Control (Jitter Reduction) Using the Oscilloscope Dual-Trace Operation Coupling, Source Level, and Slope controls, ALT/CHOPPED Modes Dual Time Base Operation ALT/CHOPPED Modes, Delayed Operation Oscilloscope Probes Types of Probes, Probe Calibration Oscilloscope Calibration Vertical, Horizontal, Triggering, Display Systems, Power Supplies Spectrum Analyzer Basic Functional Description Block Diagram, Theory of Operation Spectrum Analyzer Front Panel Controls, Indicators and Connectors Spectrum Analyzer Calibration Power Supplies, Vertical System, Horizontal System

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CMMs
Content Partners: Renishaw Review of Basic Concepts and Vocabulary Basic CMM Measurements Sampling Issues Probing Systems Basic CMM Accuracy and Specifications Thermal Effects CMM Calibration Measurement Uncertainty

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Water Quality, Measurement, pH, Conductivity

pH Measurement Intro Equipment Used to Measure pH Calibration Uncertainty of pH Measurement Power Measurements Conductivity Intro Conductivity Measurements Influences on Conductivity Measurements Applications

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Metrology Applications for Engineers and Scientists

Measurement Parameters Principles and Instrumentation to Measure the following: Electrical, Dimensional, Pressure, Temperature, Humidity, Mass, Light Radiation, Acoustics, Chemical Statistics Basic and Reliability Models, Measurement Decision Risk Measurement Uncertainty Types of Uncertainty Determining Measurement Uncertainty Uncertainty calculations Combined uncertainty calculations Combining uncertainty methods Determining expanded uncertainty Analyzing and reporting uncertainty Analyzing and understanding calibration reports Applying uncertainty data Special topics in Measurement Uncertainty Test Uncertainty Ratios Guardbanding Techniques Applications Applying metrology concepts in product and instrument design Selecting Instruments Quality Aspects Validation/verification issues Safety Characteristics Determining Test Specifications Assigning appropriate Tolerances Calibration Aspects Assessment Checklist

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Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025 for Technicians

Introduction Intro to documentary standards Quality systems and standards Prescriptive and non-prescriptive standards Accreditation, registration, and certification ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC Guide 58 Accreditation bodies and ISO/IEC 17025 Mutual agreement and mutual recognition Conformance and conformity assessment Requirements of the standard(s) Shalls, shoulds, and notes Normative references Additional requirements from accreditation bodies The assessment process Deficiencies, nonconformances, corrective action, responses Preassessment, reassessment, surveillance Audits and Auditors ISO 10011 Assessor qualifications Assessor training requirements Requirements for confidentiality Assessor roles Lead, technical, associate The Assessment Process Assignment Planning Desk audit, first round of deficiencies and corrective action Scheduling the assessment Agenda and assessor roles The opening meeting The tour Lead assessor roles and responsibilities Technical assessor roles and responsibilities Technical interviews and observations of tests/calibrations Daily meetings The closing meeting

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Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025 for Technicians (cont.)

After the Assessment The final report Typical documentation produced Deficiencies and Corrective action Proficiency testing and interlaboratory comparisons Review of laboratory submissions Review of entire final package Assessor revisits and continuing assignments Internal Assessments The internal audit team Process and schedule Contents of the assessment Documentation Corrective action

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Assessment to the Requirements of ISO/IEC 17025

Introduction Intro to documentary standards Quality systems and standards Prescriptive and non-prescriptive standards Accreditation, registration, and certification ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC Guide 58 Accreditation bodies and ISO/IEC 17025 Mutual agreement and mutual recognition Conformance and conformity assessment Requirements of the standard(s) Shalls, shoulds, and notes Normative references Additional requirements from accreditation bodies The assessment process Deficiencies, nonconformances, corrective action, responses Preassessment, reassessment, surveillance Audits and Auditors ISO 10011 Assessor qualifications Assessor training requirements Requirements for confidentiality Assessor roles Lead, technical, associate The Assessment Process Assignment Planning Desk audit, first round of deficiencies and corrective action Scheduling the assessment Agenda and assessor roles The opening meeting The tour Lead assessor roles and responsibilities Technical assessor roles and responsibilities Technical interviews and observations of tests/calibrations Daily meetings The closing meeting

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Assessment to the Requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 (cont.)

After the Assessment The final report Typical documentation produced Deficiencies and Corrective action Proficiency testing and interlaboratory comparisons Review of laboratory submissions Review of entire final package Assessor revisits and continuing assignments Internal Assessments The internal audit team Process and schedule Contents of the assessment Documentation Corrective action

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Uncertainty Management
Introduction Communicating about measurements and measurement equipment What is a Specification? Why do we need specifications? The use of specifications in measurement and metrology The form(s) taken by specification Some examples of specifications of measuring equipment How to read and interpret specifications The importance of specifications in calibration What it means to be in or out of spec. Practice reading, interpreting, calculating What is a Tolerance? How are tolerances stated? What is the difference between a tolerance and a specification? Some examples of tolerances of measuring equipment How to read and interpret tolerances The importance of tolerances in calibration What it means to be in or out of tolerance Practice reading, interpreting, calculating Measurement Uncertainty (this is not a full treatment, just an intro in context) Definitions (in context) of measures of measurement reliability and quality Accuracy Precision Resolution Repeatability and Reproducibility Traceability How do these definitions fit with specifications and tolerances? Special cases: floor specs, % of full scale vs % of reading, ppm, values near zero Calculation of measurement uncertainty budgets Converting specifications and tolerances to uncertainty Practice calculating

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Uncertainty Management (cont.)

Accreditation rules relating to specifications and tolerances Ratios The 10:1 principle; 4:1, 3:1 What did they mean in the past: Definitions in MIL-STD-45662 What do they mean now? Definitions in ANSI/NCSL Z-540-1, ISO 10012-1 and ISO/IEC 17025 Are they useful? If so, why? Accuracy ratios, tolerance ratios, uncertainty ratios Ratios and traceability Practice calculations Specifications, Tolerances, and Uncertainty Inspection and test Errors of Type I Errors of Type II Decision rules Definitions Applying them Responsibility (whose) Measurement uncertainty and decision rules Changes to and Adjustment of Decision Rules Guardbanding Determining conformance to identified metrological specifications and taking measurement uncertainty into account Practice calculations

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Interval Analysis
BONUS: INTERVAL ANALYSIS CALCULATOR TOOL INCLUDED!! The requirement for Interval Analysis Definitions associated with Interval Analysis Statistics associated with with Interval Analysis Basic Statistics Statistical techniques Reliability Models Implementing Interval Analysis Reliability Targets & Measurement Risk Data Conditioning Equipment Groups Analyzing Data and reviewing Reliability Model Interval Analysis Methods Adjustment Methods Economics of Interval Analysis Implementation Methods Interval Extensions

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Proficiency Testing
BONUS: INTERVAL ANALYSIS CALCULATOR TOOL INCLUDED!! Introduction to Proficiency Testing Justification for Proficiency Testing participation Standards associated with Proficiency Testing Basic Statistics in Proficiency Testing Measurement Uncertainty Considerations in Proficiency Testing Proficiency Testing schemes (with examples for testing and calibration laboratories) Proficiency Testing Data Interpretation and Analysis (with examples) Simple implementation of Measurement Assurance Programs (MAP) within the laboratory Measurement Uncertainty (this is not a full treatment, just an intro in context) Definitions (in context) of measures of measurement reliability and quality Accuracy Precision Resolution Repeatability and Reproducibility Traceability How do these definitions fit with specifications and tolerances? Special cases: floor specs, % of full scale vs % of reading, ppm, values near zero Calculation of measurement uncertainty budgets Converting specifications and tolerances to uncertainty Practice calculating

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