Typical questions about Calibration
Calibration is the process of checking an instrument to ensure that it complies with the manufacturer's specification i.e. that it properly measures the radiation level to which it is exposed. This involves exposing the instrument to varying types and doses of radiation.
Calibration of a radiation measurement instrument is carried out by taking a reading of a precise and known quantity of radiation which is traceable to international standards. Readings are compared to manufacturer’s specifications to ensure the instrument is functioning correctly.
All businesses and practices which are licensed to use sources of ionising radiation are obliged by law (Statutory Instrument 125 of 2000) to ensure measuring instruments are accurately calibrated. They must also be regularly checked to ensure that they are serviceable, and that they are being correctly used.
Under Irish law, (SI 125 of 2000) radiation measurement instruments must be individually calibrated before first use and annually thereafter to ensure that they are in full working order. They should also be calibrated after any repair is carried out.
The RPII’s Calibration Service calibrates all the most commonly-used radiation measurement instruments in Ireland, namely:
Please contact the Calibration Service in advance to arrange a suitable date for calibration. Download the application form and send it to us with the instrument for calibration. An official order number must be supplied.
You will be asked to supply contact details, delivery address for return of the instrument, and preferred payment method. You will also be asked to supply some details about the instrument(s) to be calibrated and your exact requirements.
Please note that transportation of instruments to and from the RPII is the responsibility of the customer.
For further information you can contact us directly at the RPII Calibration Service.
The instrument should be sent by courier in a suitable container, or personally delivered to the RPII Calibration Service, 3 Clonskeagh Square, Clonskeagh Road, Dublin 14.
If the instrument is sent to us by post, it should be suitably packaged to prevent damage during transportation. It should also be prominently labelled with the words FRAGILE ELECTRONIC INSTRUMENT, or similar.
A calibration certificate is returned along with the calibrated instrument.
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Yes, you can pay by credit card, cheque or postal order or you may provide a purchase order number for invoicing.
The RPII does not sell radiation measurement or protection instruments.
The RPII does not carry out repairs of electronic equipment. However, we are happy to advise you about possible solutions.