Register a reference standard

Reference standards extend the equipment register; they do not create a second asset record.

Before you start

Register the physical equipment first. Confirm its asset ID, serial number, manufacturer, model, status, assignment, calibration requirement, approved calibration, and retained certificate.

Create the profile

1. Open Equipment, then Reference standards.
2. Select Create reference standard.
3. Choose the existing equipment record.
4. Record whether it is owned, rented, or provider owned.
5. Add at least one capability band.
6. Add applicable restrictions.
7. Select an accepted terminal only when evidence supports that classification.
8. Create the profile.

Calibration status and expiry are derived from approved calibration evidence. Do not enter them as profile notes.

Controlled changes

Profile changes create fixed revisions. Record a meaningful revision reason. Existing approved calibration events continue to reference the profile revision they used.

Reusable capability templates are intentionally deferred; define capability bands directly for now.