The Instrument Validations page records that a validation protocol was executed on an instrument: which protocol, by whom, when, and whether the acceptance criteria were met (ISO/IEC 17025 §6.4.4 — verification of conformity before use).
Found under: Analysis Configuration → Equipment → Instrument Validations.
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Clicking the icon on each row shows:
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Instrument | Which instrument was validated — required |
| Protocol | IQ, OQ or PQ — see below |
| Performed At | When it was done — required, pre-filled with today |
| Acceptance Met | Whether every acceptance criterion passed |
| Certificate URL | Pointer to the certificate or report |
| Notes | Additional remarks |
The "by" is not filled in by hand: the signed-in user is recorded.
| Protocol | What it confirms |
|---|---|
| IQ — Installation Qualification | That the instrument was installed correctly and as specified |
| OQ — Operational Qualification | That it operates within specification in the laboratory's environment |
| PQ — Performance Qualification | That it performs correctly in real routine use |
Points at — this page does not stand without these: