Standard Operating Procedure
Standard Operating Procedure for the Kaye Validator
AVS System
Document #: Revision: A PAGE: 3 of 16
2015 Amphenol Thermometrics, Inc
1. PURPOSE
To provide an operational procedure that describes the setup and use of the Kaye Validator
AVS system.
2. SCOPE
This standard operating procedure provides safety information, a list of required equipment, a description of the
system, and instructions for connecting inputs to Sensor Input Modules (SIMs), starting the Kaye Validator AVS
software, creating/modifying a setup file, connecting the system, calibrating sensors, running a qualification study,
verifying sensor calibration, generating reports, and accessing the Kaye Validator AVS audit trail.
This procedure assumes that the Kaye Validator AVS software version 1.0 has been installed and the System
Administrator has created user accounts. See Kaye Validator AVS User’s Guide for more information.
3. SAFETY
The following safety precautions shall be observed when working around steam, high temperature ovens, and
autoclaves during qualification studies:
Ensure all electrical plugs are plugged in completely.
Ensure all extension cords are correctly routed from wall receptacles. Do not route cords across active
hallways or walkways without taping to floor or routing overhead.
Know location of emergency shut-off switches, if applicable.
Remove any heat-sensitive instruments from the system that could be damaged during steaming.
Ensure all gaskets are in place before steaming.
Ensure all doors, hatches, and so forth are closed before starting qualification studies.
Steaming temperatures may exceed 121°C. Do not touch any exposed surfaces while steaming.
Ensure equipment being tested is cool before attempting to remove thermocouples.
4. EQUIPMENT
A complete Kaye validation system includes:
The Kaye Validator AVS instrument with Version 0.0.1.42 firmware.
The Kaye Validator AVS software version 1.28 for Microsoft
Windows Embedded 8.1 Professional (64-bit).
A printer that supports both portrait and landscape page orientation.
Up to four Kaye Sensor Input Modules (SIMs).
A Kaye high temperature reference (HTR 400), low temperature reference (LTR-90, LTR –25/140 or
LTR –40/140), or a cold temperature reference (CTR –40 or CTR –80) for sensor calibration and verification.
A Kaye Intelligent RTD Probe (IRTD).
Premium grade thermocouples.
Additional temperature and non-temperature sensors for qualification studies (optional).
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