Core: Principles of Calibration

Explain how to decide the best time to test and calibrate. Describe the proper steps involved in a lockout/tagout procedure. Describe how to perform basic calibration procedures on a typical pressure gauge pressure transmitter and thermocouple. Describe how to adjust a typical sensor that switches in response to discrete position. Describe how to test and adjust a typical sensor that switches at a temperature pressure or control signal set point. Describe how to test and calibrate a typical sensor that responds to concentrations. Describe how to test set up and adjust a typical sensor that responds to flow. Describe how to perform basic calibration procedures on a typical output field device. Describe how to perform basic calibration procedures on a typical control loop.