AMETEK CTs NetWave
8. Maintenance
8.1. General
The NetWave is maintenance-free.
Replacement of storage battery
Lithium battery: CR 2032 after approx. 10 years (indicates by memory loss of setting)
8.2. Calibration and Verification
8.2.1. Factory calibration
Every EM TEST generator is entirely checked and calibrated as per international standard regulations before
delivery. A calibration certificate is issued and delivered along with a list of the equipment used for the
calibration proving the traceability of the measuring equipment. All auxiliary equipment and accessories are
checked to our internal manufacturer guidelines.
The calibration certificate and the certificate of compliance (if available) show the date of calibration.
The EM Test equipment are calibrated in the factory and marked with a calibration
mark. The used measuring instruments are traceable to the Swiss Federal Office of
Metrology.
The calibration date is marked. The validity of the calibration is to the responsibility
of the user’s quality system. Neither the certificate of calibration nor the
corresponding label marks any due date for re-calibration.
8.2.2. Guideline to determine the calibration period of EM Test instrumentation
Our International Service Departments and our QA Manager are frequently asked about the calibration interval
of EM TEST equipment.
EM TEST doesn’t know each customer’s Quality Assurance Policy, nor do we know how often the equipment is
used and what kind of tests is performed during the life cycle of test equipment. Only the customer knows all the
details and therefore the customer needs to specify the calibration interval for his test equipment.
In reply to all these questions we like to approach this issue as follows:
EM TEST make use of a solid-state semiconductor switch technique to generate high voltage transients. A
precious advantage of this technique is the absolute lack of periodical maintenance effort. In consequence
thereof, a useful calibration period must be defined based on two criteria:
- The first one is the customer’s Quality Assurance Policy. Any existent internal regulation must be applied at
highest priority. In the absence of such internal regulation the utilization rate of the test equipment must be
taken into consideration.
- Based on the experience and observation collected over the years EM TEST recommends a calibration
interval of 1 year for frequently used equipment. A 2-years calibration interval is considered sufficient for
rarely used test generators to assure proper performance and compliance to the standard specifications.
8.2.3. Calibration of Accessories made by passive components only:
Passive components do not change their technical specification during storage. Consequently, the measured
values and the plots stay valid throughout the storage time. The date of shipment shall be considered as the
date of calibration.
8.2.4. Periodically In-house verification
Please refer to the corresponding standard before carrying out a calibration or verification. The standard
describes the procedure, the tolerances and the necessary auxiliary means. Suitable calibration adapters are
needed. To compare the verification results, EM Test suggests referring to the wave shape and values of the
original calibration certificate.
8.3. Calibration
For periodical calibration the NetWave must be returned the manufacturer. For Alternatives please contact your
8.4. Verification
Verification can be done by following the instruction procedures in chapter Functional test.
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