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Temperature

Temperature Probe

Sample make/model: FISHER SCIENTIFIC · 15-081-102

Temperature Probe

Description

Temperature probe / thermometer proficiency test. Compare measurements against Lake Balance reference values with En scoring.

How this PT is scored

Each reported value is compared with the Lake Balance reference value using the En number, which accounts for both your expanded uncertainty and ours. Results are available in the customer portal. See Temperature proficiency testing, all calibration PT programs, and our ISO/IEC 17043 certificate & scope.

Sample instructions

To complete this PT you will need a temperature well that can generate from 0°C to 100°C and a temperature probe that has a readability of 0.001°C. When you receive the test temperature probe box marked TEMP-119 please allow 24 hours before the test.

  1. Calibrate the thermometer with your temperature well and fill out a calibration report like you would for a customer. Use Lake Balance Calibration Solutions as the customer.
  2. Then open the test temperature probe box marked TEMP-119.
  3. Set the temperature well to 0°C, allow it to stabilize at that temperature, and record reading and uncertainty on the Data Reporting Sheet.
  4. Set the temperature well to 25°C, allow it to stabilize at that temperature, and record reading and uncertainty on the Data Reporting Sheet.
  5. Set the temperature well to 50°C, allow it to stabilize at that temperature, and record reading and uncertainty on the Data Reporting Sheet.
  6. Set the temperature well to 100°C, allow it to stabilize at that temperature, and record reading and uncertainty on the Data Reporting Sheet.
  7. Email results and your uncertainty budget to proficiency@lakebalance.com
  8. After you've received confirmation the PT set is good to return, return to Lake Balance Calibration Solutions.

Note: Kit barcode placeholders in these sample instructions are examples; the actual kit you receive may differ.