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title: How to Calibrate an Analyzer in an Analytical Instrumentation System
description: In many analytical instrumentation systems, the process analyzer does not provide an absolute measurement. Rather, it provides a relative response based on settings established during calibration—a critical process subject to significant error.
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# [How to Calibrate an Analyzer in an Analytical Instrumentation System](https://northerncal.swagelok.com/blog/how-to-calibrate-an-analyzer-in-an-analytical-instrumentation-system)

 Written by [Jeff Hopkins](https://northerncal.swagelok.com/blog/author/jeff-hopkins) | 2/12/19 5:00 PM

In many analytical instrumentation systems, the process analyzer does not provide an absolute measurement. Rather, it provides a relative response based on settings established during calibration—**a critical process subject to significant error**.

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