Biotech-Lab User Manual
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13 Maintenance of Biotech-Lab Modules
Generally all Biotech-Lab devices can be considered as easy-care. Like all measuring instruments there is a
minimum of maintenance and care necessary to ensure that all functions work flawlessly.
Operate the instrument only in a dry environment, and do not touch it with damp hands. Ensure that no fluids intrude
into the interior of the device, or into the sockets at the front.
There are no parts in the Biotech-Lab devices which you can repair yourself. Contact our technical support team in
the event of any malfunction. If the device should become damaged, or malfunction, send it to IBP or your distributor
for repair.
13.1 STORAGE
Keep the device in a dry place. Suitable is, for example, the original packaging in which you have received the
Biotech-Lab devices, or the carrying case offered by IBP as accessory. If you do not use the device over a longer
period of time, you should connect it to the included charging device about every month for one hour to avoid
exhausting the batteries.
13.2 CLEANING
Never clean any device with any fluids! In case of pollution you can wipe the surface of the Biotech-Lab devices
with a dry and clean cloth.
13.3 CALIBRATION PERIOD
When delivered new from the factory, each device is adjusted and calibrated before shipment. To ensure reliability,
we recommend the following intervals for calibration:
Parameter
Calibration Period
Temperature
Once per year
Conductivity
Once per year
Pressure
Once per year
Flow
Once per year
pH
Before each use
A complete function test and calibration of the device should be done once a year.
13.4 ACCURACY NEEDED FOR CALIBRATION EQUIPMENT
According to ISO 10012-1 “General Quality Assurance Requirements for Measuring Equipment” the error
attributable to calibration should be as small as possible. In most areas of measurement, it should be not more than
one third and preferably one tenth of the permissible error of the confirmed equipment when in use. In other words
the accuracy of the references to adjust or calibrate the HDM must have at least a tree times higher accuracy.
For liability reasons you should not carry out these tests and
calibration and verification yourself. If IBP performs the calibration,
you will receive a calibration certificate in accordance to ISO17025
which documents the calibration/verification results.
