Establish SI traceability for a field meter
Practice the sequence you already learned for “Establish SI traceability for a field meter” until the order feels automatic. Drill ISO/IEC 17025 traceability from metrology training. Field data are not reported until the meter is checked against a standard with an unbroken certificate chain.
- Identify the measurement and the required uncertainty.
- Select a reference standard with a current certificate.
- Check the field meter against that standard.
- Record as-found, adjustment if allowed, and as-left.
- Attach the certificate numbers to the data package.
- Do not report results from a meter past its cal due date.