OIML R 60-3 1

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5 Committee Draft OIML/5CD

Date: 21 October, 2016

Reference number:

TC_9_p1_N003

Supersedes document:

OIML TC 9 : 

Instruments for Measuring Mass and Density

Circulated to P- and O-members and 

liaison international bodies and external 

organizations for:

P-members votes and 

comments

O-members and liaisons

comments

by: 27 January, 2017

Title: 

Metrological Regulation for Load Cells

Part 3- Test report format

Clean version

Convener: 

John Barton

National Institute of Standards and 

Technology, 

USA

TITLE OF THE CD (English):

OIML R 60

Metrological Regulation for Load Cells

Part 3: Test report format

TITRLE DU CD (French):

OIML R 60

Réglementation métrologique des celleules de pesée

Partie 3: Format de Rapport pour l’examen de type

Original version in: English
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Part 3 Test report format - General 

1 Introduction

1.1 This Report Format applies to any kind of load cell (independent of its technology). It presents a 

standardized format for the results of the various tests and examinations, described in Part 2 of R 

60, to which a type of load cell shall be submitted for the purpose of its approval based on this 

OIML Recommendation.

1.2 It is recommended that all metrology services or laboratories evaluating and/or testing types of load 

cells according to OIML R 60-1, or to national or regional regulations based on that 

Recommendation, use this Report Format, directly or after translation into a language other than 

English or French. In case of a translation, it is highly recommended to leave the structure and the 

numbers of the clauses unchanged: in this case, most of the content is also understandable for those 

who can not read the language of the translation.

1.3 Some of the tests may have to be repeated several times and reported using several identical sheets; 

therefore, report pages must be numbered in the space provided at the top of each page, completed 

by the indication of the total number of pages. 

1.4 In the practical application of the Report Format, in addition to a cover page by the Issuing 

Authority, as a minimum, clauses A–F (as necessary) shall be included

1. Applicability of this Report Format 

In the framework of the OIML Certificate System for Measuring Instruments, and the OIML Mutual 

Acceptance Arrangement (MAA) applicable to load cells in conformity with OIML R 60 Parts 1 & 2, use 

of this report format is mandatory, in French and/or in English with translation into the national languages 

of the countries issuing such certificates, if appropriate. 

Implementation of this Report Format is informative with regard to the implementation of OIML 

Recommendation R 60 parts 1 & 2 in national regulations.

1.1. Calculation procedures

1.1.1. In order to facilitate a comparison of the reports established in English and in French, the 

same abbreviations (those of the English language) are used in both versions; the 

meanings of these abbreviations is given whenever appropriate. 

In testing and evaluating load cells for pattern evaluation, it is recognized that the test 

apparatus and practices used by the various laboratories will be different. OIML R 60 

allows for these variations and still provides a method for testing, recording and 

calculating results that are readily understandable by other knowledgeable parties 

reviewing the data. 

In order to achieve this ease of comparability it is necessary that those persons conducting 

the tests use a common system for recording data and calculating results. 
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Thus, it is essential that the calculation procedures below be reviewed and followed 

closely in the completion of this test report. 

1.1.2. Load cell errors (EL = Error Load test)

1.1.2.1. Complete a Table 6.3 for each test temperature, calculate the averages and

record in the right hand column. When five runs are necessary, use Table 6.4. 

1.1.2.2. Determine the conversion factor, f, which is the number of indicated units per 

load cell verification interval, v, and is used to convert all “indicated units” to 

“v”. It is determined from the test data averages of the increasing load tests at 

the initial 20 °C nominal test temperature. 

1.1.2.3. If a test load corresponding to 75% of the measuring range for the load cell 

under test (i.e., 2 250 divisions for a 3 000 division cell, which is Dmin plus 75 

% of the difference between Dmax and Dmin) is not included in the test loads 

used in Table 4.10.1, interpolate between the adjacent upper and lower values 

of the averages of all three test runs and record in Table 4.10.3 (see R60-1: 

8.8.2). 

1.1.2.4. Calculate the difference between the average indication on the increasing load 

test runs at 75 % of the difference between Dmax and Dmin and the indication at

Dmin. Divide the result (to five significant figures) by the number of 

verification intervals (75% of n) for that load to obtain the conversion factor, f,

and record in the tables that follow. 

f = average indication at [Dmin + 0.75 ∙ (Dmax − Dmin )]

0.75 ∙ n

The units of conversion factor f are indicated units (e.g. digits or counts) per load cell 

verification interval v.

1.1.2.5. Enter the average test indications of the tests at the temperatures following the 

initial test at a nominal 20 °C in Table 6.5. In recording this data, indicate a 

“no test load” indication (at Dmin) as “0”. This may require subtracting the “no 

load indication at Dmin” from the “test load indication” so that the first entry in 

the column is “0”. These “0’s” have been preprinted on the form to clarify that 

a dead load condition is recorded as “0”. 

1.1.2.6. Calculate the reference indication, Ri, by converting the net test load, in mass 

units, to indicated units (e.g., counts or digits), by multiplying by the 

conversion factor, f, for each test load and recording in the 2nd column in 

Table 6.5.
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Ri = (test load i - Dmin)

(Dmax − Dmin) ∙ n ∙ f

1.1.2.7. In Table 6.5 calculate the difference between the average test indication and 

the reference indication for each test load at each test temperature and divide 

the result by the conversion factor f to obtain the error, EL, for each test load in 

terms of v. 

EL = (average test indication for test load i – reference indication Ri) / f

1.1.2.8. Compare EL with the corresponding MPE for each test load.

1.1.3. Repeatability error (ER in terms of verification interval v)

1.1.3.1. Enter data in Table 6.6. 

1.1.3.2. Calculate the maximum difference between the indications of the on Form 6.3

and divide it by f to obtain the repeatability error, ER, in terms of the load cell 

verification interval v. 

ER = (maximum indication of the test load – minimum indication) / f

1.1.3.3. Compare ER with the absolute value of the corresponding MPE for each test 

load. 

1.1.4. Temperature effects on minimum dead load output (MDLO) (CM = Change MDLO) 

1.1.4.1. Enter in Table 6.7 the average indication for the initial minimum test load, 

Dmin, for each test temperature from Table 6.3. 

1.1.4.2. Calculate the difference between the average test indications for each 

temperature Ti in sequence and divide the result by the conversion factor f to

obtain the change in terms of the load cell verification interval v. 

CM = (average test indication at T2 – average indication at T1) / f

1.1.4.3. Divide CM by (T2 – T1) and multiply the result by 5 for class B, C, and D load 

cells or 2 for class A load cells. This gives the change in v per 5 °C for class 

B, C, and D load cells or in v per 2 °C for class A load cells. 

1.1.4.4. Multiply the result by [(Dmax – Dmin) / n] / vmin to give the final result CM(vmin) 

in units of vmin per 5°C for class B, C, and D load cells, or in units of Vmin per 

2°C for class A load cells. CM(vmin) must not exceed pLC. 

CM(vmin) = CM ∙ (Dmax − Dmin)

nn ∙ vmin
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pLC ≤ CM(vmin)

1.1.5. Creep magnitude CC(t) and minimum dead load output return (CDR) 

(CC(t) = Creep, expressed in terms of the load cell verification interval, v)

(CDR = DR, expressed in terms of the load cell verification interval, v) 

Remark: Contrary to the minimum dead load output return DR in terms of mass the minimum 

dead load output CDR is expressed in terms of the verification interval v).

From the test indications recorded in Table 6.8, calculate the difference between the 

initial indication obtained at the minimum creep test load after the stabilization period 

and any indication obtained over the 30 minute test period with the maximum creep test 

load of 90% to 100% of Emax and divide by the conversion factor the conversion factor f.

CC = (indication – initial indication) / f

Remark: If the minimum creep test load or the maximum creep test load differ from Dmin or 

Dmax according to 2.1.2 ”Load cell errors EL” the conversion factor f must be 

recalculated with the minimum and maximum creep test loads (see 2.1.2.4).

1.1.5.1. CC (t) must not exceed 0.7 times the absolute value of the MPE for the

maximum creep test load at any time t over the 30 minute creep test period. 

1.1.5.2. Calculate the difference between the test indications obtained at t = 20 minutes 

and t = 30 minutes after the initial indication at t = t0 and divide by f to obtain 

the creep error, CC (30 – 20), in terms of the load cell verification interval v. 

CC (30 – 20) = (indication at time t = 30 minutes – indication at time t = 20 minutes) / f

1.1.5.3. CC (30 – 20) shall not exceed 0.15 times the absolute value of the MPE for the 

applied load. 

1.1.5.4. Calculate the difference between the initial indication obtained at the minimum 

creep test load after the stabilization period (t 0 = 0 min) and the indication at 

the minimum creep test load after the creep test and after a time interval for 

stabilization (t > 30 min) and divide the result by conversion factor f to obtain 

the minimum dead load output return, CDR, in terms of v. 

CDR = (indication at the minimum creep test load indication – initial indication at the minimum creep

test load indication) / f

1.1.5.5. If the time intervals specified in R60-1: Table 7 have been met, CDR must not 

exceed 0.5 v. 

1.1.5.6. If the actual time is between 100 % and 150 % of the specified time in R60-1: 

Table 7, then the following applies:
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CDR ≤ 0.5 (1 – (x – 1))

with

x = actual time/specified time

1.1.5.7. Whereas CDR expresses the minimum dead load output return in terms of v, the 

value of DR as used in the OIML R76 is expressed in units of mass (g, kg or t). 

1.1.5.8. Calculate the minimum dead load output return, DR, expressed in units of 

mass (g, kg or t) as follows: DR = (Emax – CDR) / nLC

1.1.5.9. Regardless of the value declared by the manufacturer for the apportionment 

factor, pLC, the MPE for creep shall be determined from R60-1: Table 4 using 

the apportionment factor, pLC = 0.7 (see R60-1: 5.5.1). 

1.1.6. Barometric pressure effects1 (CP = Change Due to Barometric Pressure) 

1.1.6.1. From the test indications recorded in Table 6.9, calculate the difference 

between the indications for each pressure and divide the result by conversion 

factor f to obtain the change, CP, in terms of v. 

CP = (indication at P2 – indication at P1) / f

1.1.6.2. Divide CP by (P2 – P1) to determine the change due to barometric pressure in 

terms in terms of v per kilopascal (kPa). 

1.1.6.3. Multiply the result by [(Emax– Emin) / nLC] to obtain the result in units of mass (g, kg, 

or t) per kPa (as stated by the manufacturer). The result must not exceed vmin.

CP(vmin) = CP

(P2−P1) ∙

(Emax−Emin)

nmax

≤ vmin

1.1.7. Humidity effects2 (CH or no mark) 

(CHmin= Change in terms of v due to Humidity effects on the indication 

of the minimum test load Dmin)

(CHmax= Change due to Humidity effect on the indication of the maximum test load Dmax)

Remark: If the minimum or maximum test load used for this test differ from the minimum test 

load Dmin or maximum test load Dmax according to 2.1.2 ”Load cell errors EL” the 

conversion factor f must be recalculated with the minimum and maximum test loads 

of this test (see 2.1.2.4).

 1 This test may not be necessary depending on the design of the load cell.

2 This test is not necessary if the load cell is marked NH or SH.
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1.1.7.1. From the test indications recorded in Table 6.10.1, calculate the difference 

between the initial indications for the minimum test load, Dmin, before and after 

the damp heat test and divide the result by conversion factor f to obtain the change,

CHmin, in terms of verification interval v (see R60-1: 5.6.3.1).

CHmin must not exceed 0.04 ⋅ n.

1.1.7.2. Calculate the average indications II{̅Dmax} and II{̅Dmin} at Dmin and Dmax (see R60-1: 

8.10.5) for the required number of test indications, before and after the damp heat test. 

Subtract I̅{Dmax} from II{̅Dmin} for the tests before and after damp heat test and then 

calculate the difference between the results. Divide the result by the conversion factor 

f to obtain the change, CHmax, in terms of v.

CHmax = [(II{̅Dmax} − II{̅Dmin} )after – (II{̅Dmax} − II{̅Dmin} )before]

ff

1.1.7.3. CHmax must not exceed the MPE (see table 4 in 5.3.1.1).

1.1.8. Humidity effects3 (SH) 

Report load test errors at different temperatures and humidity conditions using Forms 6.3, then 

indicate the results in Table 6.10.2 utilizing the procedure contained within “load cell errors” 

procedure, 2.1.2, in a manner similar to that used for the preparation of Table 6.5. 

1.2. Additional tests for digital load cells

1.2.1. Warm-up time 

1.2.1.1. Enter data on Form 6.11. 

1.2.1.2. Span is the result of subtraction of the indication at the minimum test load, Dmin, from 

the indication at the maximum test load, Dmax. 

1.2.1.3. Change is the difference between the span and the initial run span. 

1.2.2. Power voltage variations 

1.2.2.1. Enter data on Form 6.12. 

1.2.2.2. Perform load tests and record results utilizing Form 6.12. 

1.2.2.3. Calculate reference indications in accordance with the “load cell errors” procedure, 

2.1.2. 

1.2.2.4. Indicate results on Form 6.12. 

1.2.3. Short-time power reductions 

 3 This test is not necessary if the load cell is marked NH or CH or has no humidity marking.
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1.2.3.1. Enter data on Form 6.13. 

1.2.3.2. Calculate the difference, which is:

difference = (indication with disturbance, in units – indication without disturbance, in units)

conversion factor, ff

1.2.3.3. Indicate results on Form 6.13.

1.2.4. Bursts (electrical fast transients) 

1.2.4.1. Enter data on Forms 6.14.1 and 6.14.2. 

1.2.4.2. Calculate the difference, which is:

difference = (indication with disturbance, in units – indication without disturbance, in units)

conversion factor, ff

1.2.4.3. Indicate results on Forms 6.14.1 and 6.14.2. 

1.2.5. Surge

1.2.5.1. Enter data on Forms 6.15

1.2.5.2. Calculate the difference, which is:

difference = (indication with disturbance, in units – indication without disturbance, in units)

conversion factor, ff

1.2.5.3. Indicate results on Forms 6.15

1.2.6. Electrostatic discharge 

1.2.6.1. Enter data on Forms 6.16.1, 6.16.2 and 6.16.3. 

1.2.6.2. Calculate the difference, which is:

difference = (indication with disturbance, in units – indication without disturbance, in units)

conversion factor, ff

1.2.6.3. Indicate results on Forms 6.16.1, 6.16.2.1, and 6.16.2.2.

1.2.6.4. Provide test point information on Form 6.16.3. 

1.2.7. Electromagnetic susceptibility 

1.2.7.1. Enter data on Form 4.10.15(a). 

1.2.7.2. Calculate the difference, which is:

difference = (indication with disturbance, in units – indication without disturbance, in units)

conversion factor, ff
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1.2.7.3. Indicate results on Form 6.17.1. 

1.2.7.4. Provide test set-up information on Form 6.17.2. 

1.2.8. Immunity to conducted electromagnetic fields 

1.2.8.1. Enter data on Form 6.18. 

1.2.8.2. Calculate the difference, which is:

difference = (indication with disturbance, in units – indication without disturbance, in units)

conversion factor, ff

1.2.8.3. Indicate results on Form 6.18. 

1.2.8.4. Provide test set-up information on Form 6.18. 

1.2.9. Span stability 

1.2.9.1. Enter data on Forms 6.19.1 (3 runs) to 6.19.2 (5 runs). 

1.2.9.2. Calculate averages and record on Forms 6.19.1 (3 runs) to 6.19.2 (5 runs).

1.2.9.3. Indicate results on Form 6.19.3

1.3. General notes 

1.3.1.Absolute (not relative) time shall be recorded. 

1.3.2. The testing laboratory may submit any graphs or plots depicting the test results on 

the following pages of this report. 

Note: For example, Figure 1 gives a sample plot depicting the combined errors 

versus applied load. 

1.3.3. When reporting values for individual test data, the data should be truncated to two 

significant digits to the right of the decimal place and reported in load cell 

verification intervals, v. 
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1.4. Formula signs and list of symbols

Symbol Description Reference

CC(t) creep magnitude, expressed in terms of v at time t obtained over the 30 minutes 

creep test 2.1.5

CC(30 – 20) difference between output at t = 30 minutes and at t = 20 minutes during creep test 2.1.5.2

CDR minimum dead load output return, expressed in terms of v 2.1.5

CHmax humidity effect on maximum test load output, expressed in terms of v 2.1.7

CHmin humidity effect on minimum test load output, expressed in terms of v 2.1.7

CM temperature effect on minimum dead load output, expressed in terms of v 2.1.4

CM(vmin) temperature effect on minimum dead load output, expressed in terms of vmin per 

5°C for class B, C and D or per 2°C for class A. 2.1.4

CP barometric pressure effect, expressed in terms of v 2.1.6

CP(vmin) barometric pressure effect, expressed in terms of mass (g, kg, t) per kPa. 2.1.6

Dmax maximum test load R60-1, 3.5.6

Dmin minimum test load R60-1, 3.5.12

DR minimum dead load output return, expressed in mass units (g, kg, t) R60-1, 3.5.10

EL load cell error, expressed in terms of v 2.1.2

Emax maximum capacity of the load cell R60-1, 3.5.5

Emin minimum dead load of the load cell R60-1, 3.5.9

ER repeatability error, expressed in terms of v 2.1.3

f conversion factor, number of indicated units per verification interval, v 2.1.2.4

mpe maximum permissible error R60-1, 3.7.10

n number of load cell verification intervals into which the load cell measuring range 

is divided R60-1 3.5.13

nLC maximum number of load cell verification intervals R60-1, 3.5.8

pLC apportionment factor R60-1, 3.7.2

Ri reference indication (net test load), expressed in indication units 2.1.2.6

t0 Time t0 = 0 min when the initial indication at minimum test load is measured 2.1.5

t Time over the 30 minute creep test period after the initial indication 

(t0 = 0 min) at minimum test load 2.1.5

T1, T2 temperature1, temperature2 2.1.4.2

v load cell verification interval R60-1, 3.5.4

vmin minimum load cell verification interval R60-1, 3.5.11

Y relative vmin, Y = Emax/ vmin R60-1, 3.5.15,

Z relative DR, Z = Emax/ (2 × DR) R60-1, 3.5.14
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1.5. Summary of formulae contained within calculation procedures 

Symbol Formula 

CC CC = (indication – initial indication) / f 

CC(30 – 20) CC(30 – 20) = (test indication at 30 minutes – test indication at 20 minutes) / f 

CDR CDR = (minimum test load indication2 – minimum test load indication1) / f 

CHmin CHmin = [(indication at Dmin)after – (indication at Dmin)before] / f 

CHmax CHmax = [(indication at Dmax – indication at Dmin)after – (indication at Dmax – indication Dmin)before] / f 

CM CM = (indication at T2 – indication at T1) / f 

CP CP = (indication at P2 – indication at P1) / f 

DR DR = Emax × CDR / nLC

EL EL = (average test indication – reference indication) / f 

ER ER = (maximum indication – minimum indication) / f 

f f = [indication at 75 % of (Dmax – Dmin) – indication at Dmin)] / (0.75 × n) [see Note 2] 

Ri Ri = [(test load – Dmin) / (Dmax – Dmin)] × n × f 

Notes: 1 Observe extreme caution by referring to calculation procedure for correct application of 

these formulae. 

2 Use with initial 20 °C ascending load run only. Refer to R60-1: 8.8.2.

2. Guidance for the application of this Test Report Format

In case a prescribed test is not relevant for the type of instrument to be tested, the reason why the test 

is omitted shall be clearly stated in the field “Remarks” (for instance surge tests on signal lines shorter 

than 30 m, tests related to AC mains supply in case of an instrument only powered by batteries, or 

partial testing after modification of a previously tested type).

The number of the report and the page numbers shall be completed in the heading.

Page 1 of this Report Format may be replaced by a cover page by the Issuing authority.

Enter “NA” or “/” for “the test is not applicable.”
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3. The Evaluation Report

Cover page

by the

Issuing Authority
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3.1. Authority, responsible for this Report: 

Name

Address

Report number

Application number

Period of tests

Date of issuing this Report

Name and signature of the 

responsible person

Stamp(s)

(if applicable)

3.2. Synopsis of the results of the examination and tests

The load cell under test fulfills ALL the applicable 

requirements according to OIML R60 (201X): Yes  No 

Remarks:
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3.3. Summary of the results of the examination and tests

(To be completed by the Issuing Authority)

3.3.1. Examinations

For details, refer to the tests as indicated in the last column.

General requirements: Passed Failed Details in 

R60Parts1&2

Documentation 8.5

Inscription and presentation of load cell 

information 6.2

3.3.2. Performance tests (Refer to 9.7 of OIML R60-1

For details, refer to the tests as indicated in the last column.

Tests performed at (20°C / X1°C / X2°C / 20°C):

Test procedure Passed Failed Details in R60-

Parts1&2

Maximum permissible measurement errors 5.3 / 8.10.1

Repeatability error 5.4 / 8.10.1

Temperature effect on minimum dead load 

output return 5.6.1.3 / 8.10.1

Creep test 5.5.1 / 8.10.2

Minimum dead load output return (DR) 5.5.2 / 8.10.3

Barometric pressure effects at ambient 

temperature 5.6.2 / 8.10.4 

Humidity effects (CH, SH) 5.6.3 / 8.10.5 / 8.10.6
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Additional tests performed for digital load cells:

Test procedure Passed Failed Details in R60-

Parts1&2

Warm-up time 5.7.2.1 / 8.10.7.3

Power Voltage Variations 5.7.2.2 / 5.7.2.3 / 

5.7.2.4 / 8.10.7.4

Short-time power reductions 5.7.2.5 / 8.10.7.5

Bursts (electronical fast transients) 5.7.2.5 / 8.10.7.6

Surge 5.7.2.5 / 8.10.7.7

Electrostatic discharge 5.7.2.5 / 8.10.7.8 

Electromagnetic susceptibility 5.7.2.5 / 8.10.7.9

Immunity to conducted electromagnetic fields 5.7.2.5 / 8.10.7.10

Span stability 6.7.2.6 / 8.10.7.11

Software 6.1

3.4. General Information regarding the evaluation process

3.4.1. Manufacturer of the specimen

Company

Address

Contact Information
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3.4.2. Applicant

Company

Representative

(name, telephone)

Address

Contact Information

Reference

Date of application

Application number

Applicant authorized by the manufacturer (documented) Yes No

Statement that no concurrent application for OIML type evaluation 

has been made to any other OIML Issuing Authority (see OIML 

B3, 5.1.2 b)

Yes No

Remarks:
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3.4.3. Testing laboratories involved in the tests

(This table has to be completed for each test laboratory)

Name

Address

Application number

Tests by this laboratory

Date/period of tests

Name(s) of test engineer(s)

Accredited by Number: Expires (date):

Accreditation includes R60 Yes Edition: No

Details of relevant peer 

assessment or assessment by 

other means

In case tests have been 

performed at locations other

than the address of this 

laboratory, give details here

Name of the responsible person

Date of signature

Stamp (if applicable) and 

signature of the responsible 

person

Remarks:
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3.5. General information concerning the load cell type

(as provided by the manufacturer prior to the evaluation)

Manufacturer’s name/trade mark

Manufacturer’s type designation 

(or load cell model number)

Unit Range

Accuracy classes

Maximum number of verification intervals nLC

Maximum capacity Emax (g, kg, t)

Minimum capacity Emin (g, kg, t)

Minimum load cell verification interval vmin=(Emax / Y) (g, kg, t)

Minimum dead load output return DR = (1⁄2·Emax / Z) (g, kg, t)

Rated output (mV/V or 

counts)

Input Impedance Ω
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3.6. Accessories, supplied with the test pattern by the applicant

Accessory Remarks and specifications

Analog data processing device 

(see OIML R76, T.2.2.3)

Cables

Load cell mounting hardware:

Load introduction elements:

Main power supply

Battery (type, voltage) 

Indicator (see OIML R76, T.2.2.2)

Data printer 

Other accessories: 

Further remarks concerning accessories:

___ ______
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3.7. Selection of sample(s) tested

3.7.1. Definition of the test pattern (supplied by the applicant for this test report)

This test report is issued for the following load cell: 

Model 

designation

Serial 

number

Maximum 

capacity

Maximum number 

of load cell 

intervals 

Minimum load 

cell verification 

interval 

Minimum dead 

load output 

return 

Emax

(g, kg or t)

nLC

vmin

(g, kg or t)

DR

(g, kg or t)

3.7.2. Justification of the selection of the test sample(s) 

(refer to R60-2: 8.3, 8.4 and Annex D):

Model 

designation

Serial 

number Justification / Remark Test Report No. (if available)
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3.8. Adjustments and modifications made to the samples during the testing:

Justification of the selection of the test sample(s) (refer to R60 part 2: 8.3):

Model 

designation

Serial

number

Adjustments and modifications 

made to the samples

Test Report No. 

(if available)

Further information concerning adjustments: 
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3.9. Additional information concerning the type

3.9.1. General information of the load cell under test 

(specified by the manufacturer)

Manufacturer’s name/trade mark

Manufacturer’s type designation 

(or load cell model number)

Serial number 

Load cell construction (e.g. S-type, ring type, bending beam)

Load cell material

Sealing of strain gauge application (e.g. hermetically, potted)

Digital load cell (Yes / no)

Accuracy classes

Maximum number of verification intervals nLC

Maximum capacity Emax (g, kg, t)

Minimum capacity Emin (g, kg, t)

Minimum load cell verification interval vmin= (Emax / Y) (g, kg, t)

Minimum dead load output return DR = (1⁄2·Emax / Z) (g, kg, t)

Rated output (mV/V or 

counts)

Input Impedance 1 Ω

Cable connection 1 4-wire / 6-wire

Cable length 2 m

 1 mandatory for strain gauge load cells 2 mandatory for strain gauge load cells with 4-wire connection
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Additional information concerning the type (connection equipment, interfaces, etc.):

3.9.2. Additional information for the performance tests

(ref. R60 part 1, clauses 6.2.2, 6.2.3, and 6.2.4)

Accuracy class  A  B  C  D

Working temperature (if other than -10°C to +40°C): Upper_____°C, Lower_____°C

Humidity symbol  NH  SH  CH or no marking

Loading designation: (ref. R60 part 1 clause 6.2.4.2)

Tension  Compression  Universal  Beam (shear)  Beam (bending) 

Minimum dead load as: Emin =

Safe load limit as: Elim =

Excitation Voltage:  AC  DC

Value of the apportionment factor, pLC, if 

not equal to 0.7
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3.9.3. Additional information of the test pattern for digital load cells

Power Voltage:  AC  DC

Interfaces:

Output signal:

Software Identification:

Value of the apportionment factor, pLC, if not equal to 0.7

3.9.4. Relevant photographs taken during the examinations and tests: 

3.9.5. Documentation supplied with the test pattern by the applicant

Name of the document Content Version-No. / date of 

issue
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3.9.6. Inscriptions and presentations of load cell information 

(according to manufacturer statement, see OIML R60 part 1, 6.2)

R60 part 1

reference Information On the load cell

Accompanying 

document

In the 

Data sheet

6.2.1 / 6.2.2 Name or trademark of manufacturer

6.2.1 / 6.2.2 Manufacturer's own designation or 

load cell model

6.2.1 Serial number Not 

applicable

6.2.1 Year of production Not 

applicable

6.2.1 OIML certificate number

6.2.2 / 6.2.4.1 Accuracy class(es) and their symbols

6.2.4.5 Maximum number of load cell 

verification intervals, nLC

6.2.2 / 6.2.4.2 Type of load

6.2.2 / 6.2.4.3 Working temperature designation

6.2.2 / 6.2.4.4 Humidity symbol "NH"

6.2.2 / 6.2.4.4 Humidity symbol "SH"

6.2.2 / 6.2.4.4 No humidity symbol or “CH”

6.2.2 Minimum dead load, Emin 1)

6.2.1 / 6.2.2 Maximum capacity, Emax 1)

6.2.2 Safe load limit, Elim 1)

6.2.2 Minimum load cell verification 

interval (vmin) 1)

6.2.3, a Relative vmin (Y) 

6.2.3, b Minimum dead load return DR 1)

6.2.3, b Relative DR (Z) 

6.2.2, l Rated output

6.2.2, l Excitation voltage

6.2.2, l Input impedance

6.2.2, l Cable connection 2)

6.2.2, l Cable length 3)

6.2.2, k Apportionment factor, pLC

(if not equal to 0.7)

6.2.2, l, 

6.2.3, c Further information 

1) In units of (g, kg, t)

2) E.g. 4-wire / 6-wire cable

3) mandatory for strain gauge load cells with 4-wire connection
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Further load cell information given by the manufacturer: 

3.9.7. Various designs within the model range:

Model 

designation

Maximum 

capacity 

Minimum 

dead load 

Maximum 

number of load 

cell intervals 

Minimum load 

cell verification 

interval 

Minimum dead 

load output 

return 

Emax

(g, kg or t)

Emin

(g, kg or t) nLC

vmin

(g, kg or t)

DR

(g, kg or t)
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3.9.8. Relevant photographs / documentation of the model range:
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3.9.9. Definition of load cell families / construction

(This table to be completed by the manufacturer for each load cell family within the 

model range)

Type / 

Model 

designation

specification OIML 

R60 part 1 Remark

Application of load 3.2.1 (e.g. tension / compression)

Load cell construction 3.3 (e.g. bending beam)

Material or 

combination of 

materials

3.4.2

Shape 3.4.2 See 4.9.10

Design of measuring 

technique 3.3.1 (e.g. strain gauge bonded to metal)

Sealing of strain 

gauges

3.4.2

Mounting method Annex E

Load transmission Annex E See 4.9.11

Output rating 3.4.2

Supply voltage 3.4.2

Input impedance 3.4.2

Cable connection 3.4.2

Cable length1 3.4.2

Further remarks concerning the definition of load cell families / construction (see table 

above)

 1 mandatory for strain gauge load cells with 4-wire connection
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3.9.10. Load cell dimensions within the load cell family

Pictures / Drawings of the load cell dimensions of the load cell family

3.9.11. Recommended load transmissions of the manufacturer

Pictures / Drawings of the recommended load transmissions
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3.9.12. Results of previous tests that were taken into account

Model 

designation

Serial 

number

Justification / Remark Test Report No. 

(if available)
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3.10. Information concerning the test equipment used for the tests

(including details of simulations and the way uncertainties are taken into account, including the level of 

"risk." For instance, 95% or k=2)

The following tables have to be completed for each individual piece of test equipment used for the tests.

General information: 

For each of the following pieces of test equipment, indicate for which of the following test procedures the 

test equipment is used:

R60 part 2

reference Test procedure

8.10.1 Measurement error, repeatability error and temperature effect on 

minimum dead load output

8.10.2 Determination of creep error

8.10.3 Minimum dead load output return (DR)

8.10.4 Barometric pressure effects (Atmospheric pressure)

8.10.5 Humidity effects for load cells marked with CH or no marked

8.10.6 Humidity effects for load cells marked SH

8.10.7 Additional tests for digital load cells 

Example: 

A test equipment is used for determination the measurement error (R60 part 2: 8.10.1), the creep 

error (R60 part 2: 8.10.2), the minimum dead load (R60 part 2: 8.10.3) and humidity effect 

marked with SH (R60 part 2: 8.10.6): 

R60 part 2

reference 8.10.1 8.10.2 8.10.3 8.10.4 8.10.5 8.10.5 8.10.6 8.10.7

Used for X X X X
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3.10.1. Force generating system (if a force generating system or force generating machine is used)

Description Remark

Designation

Type

Manufacturer

Identification Number 

Load Range

Load Steps

Unit

Preload 

Rel. uncertainty (k=2)

Last calibration

Certificate No. / report No. 

Recalibration interval

The force generating system is used for the following test procedures: 

R60 part 

2

reference

8.10.1 8.10.2 8.10.3 8.10.4 8.10.5 8.10.5 8.10.6 8.10.7

Used for

Remarks / picture of the force generating system: 
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3.10.2. Weights

(if the load cell is tested manually with weights) 

Number / 

identification

Weight

(g, kg, t)

Class 1 / rel. 

uncertainty (k=2)

Last 

calibration

Recalibration 

interval

Certificate No. 

/ report No.

The Weights are used for the following test procedures: 

R60 part 2

reference 8.10.1 8.10.2 8.10.3 8.10.4 8.10.5 8.10.5 8.10.6 8.10.7

Used for

Remarks / picture of the weights: 

___ _____ ______

 1 according to OIML R111
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3.10.3. Temperature chamber (without humidity control)

Description Remark

Designation

Type

Manufacturer

Identification Number 

height x width x length 

dimension

Temperature range

Temperature stability 

Rel. uncertainty (k=2)

Last calibration

Certificate No. / report No. 

Recalibration interval

The temperature chamber is used for the following test procedures: 

R60 part 

2

reference

8.10.1 8.10.2 8.10.3 8.10.4 8.10.5 8.10.5 8.10.6 8.10.7

Used for

Remarks / picture of the temperature chamber: 
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3.10.4. Climate chamber (with temperature and humidity control)

Description Remark

Designation

Type

Manufacturer

Identification Number 

height x width x length 

dimension

Temperature range

Temperature stability 

Humidity range

Humidity stability 

Rel. uncertainty (k=2)

Last calibration

Certificate No. / report No. 

Recalibration interval

The climate chamber is used for the following test procedures: 

R60 part 

2

reference

8.10.1 8.10.2 8.10.3 8.10.4 8.10.5 8.10.5 8.10.6 8.10.7

Used for

Remarks / picture of the climate chamber: 
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3.10.5. Indicator / Indicating instrument

(for testing analog load cells)

Description Remark

Designation

Type

Manufacturer

Identification / Serial Number 

Measurement range

Rel. uncertainty (k=2)

Last calibration

Certificate No. / report No. 

Recalibration interval

Settings of the indicator / indicating instrument used for the tests

Description Remark

Measurement range

Supply voltage (AC/DC)

Filter settings

Cable connections 

The indicator / indicating instrument is used for the following test procedures: 

R60 part 

2

reference

8.10.1 8.10.2 8.10.3 8.10.4 8.10.5 8.10.5 8.10.6 8.10.7
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Used for

Remarks / picture of the indicator / indicating instrument: 
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4.10.6. Terminal / Digital data processing device

(for testing digital load cells)

Description Remark

Designation

Type

Manufacturer

Identification / Serial Number 

Measurement range

Last calibration

Certificate No. / report No. 

Recalibration interval

Settings of the indicator / indicating instrument used for the tests

Description Remark

Measurement range

Supply voltage (AC/DC)

Filter settings

Cable connections 

The terminal / digital data processing device is used for the following test procedures: 

R60 part 

2

reference

8.10.1 8.10.2 8.10.3 8.10.4 8.10.5 8.10.5 8.10.6 8.10.7

Used for

Remarks / picture of the terminal / digital data processing device: 
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3.10.6. Barometric pressure meter 

Description Remark

Type

Manufacturer

Identification / Serial Number 

Measurement range

Rel. uncertainty (k=2)

Last calibration

Certificate No. / report No. 

Recalibration interval

The barometric pressure meter is used for the following test procedures: 

R60 part 

2

reference

8.10.1 8.10.2 8.10.3 8.10.4 8.10.5 8.10.5 8.10.6 8.10.7

Used for

3.10.7. Thermometer

Description Remark

Type

Manufacturer

Identification / Serial Number 

Measurement range

Rel. uncertainty (k=2)

Last calibration

Certificate No. / report No. 

Recalibration interval

The thermometer is used for the following test procedures: 

R60 part 

2

reference

8.10.1 8.10.2 8.10.3 8.10.4 8.10.5 8.10.5 8.10.6 8.10.7

Used for
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3.10.8. Moisture analyzer

Description Remark

Type

Manufacturer

Identification / Serial Number 

Measurement range

Rel. uncertainty (k=2)

Last calibration

Certificate No. / report No. 

Recalibration interval

The moisture analyzer is used for the following test procedures: 

R60 part 

2

reference

8.10.1 8.10.2 8.10.3 8.10.4 8.10.5 8.10.5 8.10.6 8.10.7

Used for

3.10.9. Additional test equipment 

(e.g. burst generator for testing of digital load cells)

Description Remark

Test equipment 

Type

Manufacturer

Identification / Serial Number 

Measurement range

Rel. uncertainty (k=2)

Last calibration

Certificate No. / report No. 

Recalibration interval
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The equipment is used for the following test procedures: 

R60 part 2

reference 8.10.1 8.10.2 8.10.3 8.10.4 8.10.5 8.10.5 8.10.6 8.10.7

Used for

3.10.10. Remarks (settings, pictures, further information)

4. Examination

(To be completed by the Evaluating Authority)

4.1. Marking requirements (R60 part 1,6.2)

4.1.1.Mandatory markings on the load cell (R60 part 1: 6.2.1)

R60 part 2

reference Information

Fulfills 

requirements

Yes No

7.2.1 / 7.2.2 Name or trademark of manufacturer

7.2.1 / 7.2.2 Manufacturer's own designation or load cell model

7.2.1 Serial number

7.2.1 / 7.2.2 Maximum capacity, Emax 1)

7.2.1 Year of production
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7.2.1 Type evaluation mark according to R60-2

1) In units of (g, kg, t)

4.1.2.Mandatory markings on the load cell or an accompanying document 

(R60 part 1: 6.2.2)

R60 part 

1

reference

Mandatory information 

On 

load 

cell

In 

document

Fulfills 

requirements

Yes No

6.2.4.1 Accuracy classes and their symbols

6.2.4.5 Maximum number of load cell verification 

intervals, nLC

6.2.4.2 Loading designation (if necessary) 

6.2.4.3 Working temperature designation 

6.2.4.4 Humidity symbol "NH" 

6.2.4.4 Humidity symbol "SH" 

6.2.2 Minimum dead load, Emin 

6.2.2 Safe load limit, Elim 

5.1.3, 

6.2.2 Minimum load cell verification interval (vmin) 

6.2.2 Other pertinent conditions 

3.7.2, 

5.3.2 Apportionment factor, pLC (if not equal to 0.7) 

5.1.6 Standard classification 

5.1.7 Multiple classifications 

4.1.3.Non-mandatory, additional information (R60-1: 6.2.3)

R60

part1

reference

Non-mandatory additional information

On 

load 

cell

In 

document

Fulfills 

requirements

Yes No

5.6.3.1 Humidity symbol "CH" 

3.5.15 Relative vmin, Y 

3.5.14 Relative DR, Z 
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4.2. Suitability for testing (R60 part 2: 8.3, 8.4)

Date: Observer: Serial number:

Fulfils requirements

Yes No

Remarks

Passed  Yes  No

4.3. Software (if present) (R60 part 1: 6.1)

Date: Observer: Serial number:

Version of software: Identification code:

Yes No

Software protected by sealing

Automatic change of identification code

Fixed version number

Remarks:

Passed Yes No
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4.4. Documentation for type approval (R60 part 1, 8.5)

Yes No Remarks

a) Description of the general principle of 

measurement (R60 part 2: 8.5, a)

b) List and characteristics of essential 

components + details

c) Mechanical drawings (R60 part 2: 8.5, b)

d) Electric/electronic diagrams

(R60 part 2: 8.5, c)

e) Installation requirements (R60 part 2: 8.5, d)

f) Sealing plan

g) Panel layout

h) General information of the software

(R60 part 2: 8.5, g) For details, see R60 part 1, 6.1

i) Operating instructions (R60 part 2: 8.5, e)

j)Information supporting the manufacturer’s assum 

(R60 part 2: 8.5, f)

Other relevant information pertaining to identification of the instrument, diagrams, results of 

previous tests etc.: (attach photograph(s) and/or outline-drawing(s) here if available):

Remarks:

Passed Yes No
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5. Performance tests

5.1. Results of the Performance tests

Clause

R60-

parts 

1&2

Performance tests

Temperature in °C

report page No.

Maximum error in v

Passed

Failed

remark

5.3

8.10.1

Load cell errors (EL) 

(see OIML R60-3, No. 2.1.2)

5.4

8.10.1

Repeatability errors (ER) 

(see OIML R60-3, No. 2.1.3)

5.5.1

8.10.2

Creep (CC(t)) 

(see OIML R60-3, 2.1.5)

5.5.1

8.10.2

Creep (CC(30-20))

(see OIML R60-3, 2.1.5.2)
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Clause

R60-

parts 

1&2

Performance tests

Temperature in °C

report page No.

Maximum error in v

Passed

Failed

remark

5.5.2

8.10.3

Minimum dead load 

output return (CDR) /

(see OIML R60 part 3, 2.1.5.4)

(See note 1)

DR=

(See note 1)

DR=

(See note 1)

DR=

(See note 1)

DR=

5.6.3

810.5

Humidity effects (CHmin) / 

(CH or no mark)

(see OIML R60 part 3, 2.1.7.1)

5.6.3

8.10.5

Humidity effects (CHmax) / 

(CH or no mark)

(see OIML R60 part 3, 2.1.7.2)

5.6.3.2 Humidity effects (SH) / 

(see OIML R60 part 3, 2.1.8)

5.6.1.3

Temperature effects on minimum 

dead load output (CM) /

(see OIML R60 part 3, 2.1.4)

(See note 2)

5.6.2

Barometric pressure 

effects (CP(vmin)) / 

(see OIML R60 part 3, 2.1.6)

(See note 2)

1) DR is the minimum dead load output return in units of (g, kg, t) and determined

according to OIML R60 part 3, No. 2.1.5.8

2) Maximum error in unit vmin

Remarks: 
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5.1.1.Results of the Performance tests for digital load cells

Clause

R60-parts 

1&2

Performance tests

Temperature in °Creport page No.Maximum error in vPassedFailedremark

5.7.2.1

8.10.7.3

Warm-up time / 

(see OIML R60 part 3, 2.2.1)

5.7.2.2

8.10.7.4

Power voltage variations /

(see OIML R60 part 3, 2.2.2) 

5.7.2.5

8.10.7.5

Short time power reductions / 

(see OIML R60 part 3, 2.2.3)

5.7.2.5

8.10.7.6

Bursts (electrical fast 

transients) 

(see OIML R60 part 3, 2.2.4)

5.7.2.5

8.10.7.7

Surge /

(see OIML R60 part 3, 2.2.5)

5.7.2.5

8.10.7.8

Electrostatic discharge / 

(see OIML R60 part 3, 2.2.6)

5.7.2.5

8.10.7.9

Electromagnetic susceptibility / 

(see OIML R60 part 3, 2.2.7)

5.7.2.5

8.10.7.10

Immunity to conducted 

electromagnetic fields / 

(see OIML R60 part 3, 2.2.8)

5.7.2.6

8.10.7.11

Span stability / 

(see OIML R60 part 3, 2.2.9)

Remarks: 
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5.2. Initial tests and general notes concerning performance tests

(To be completed or under the responsibility of the Evaluating Authority)

5.2.1.Units

Unit (e.g. counts, digits, g, kg, t) in which the measurement result is displayed.

R60 part 

2

reference

Test procedure Unit

8.10.1 Measurement error, repeatability error and 

temperature effect on minimum dead load output

8.10.2 Determination of creep error

8.10.3 Minimum dead load output return (DR)

8.10.4 Barometric pressure effects (Atmospheric pressure)

8.10.5 Humidity effects for load cells marked with CH or no 

marked

8.10.6 Humidity effects for load cells marked SH

8.10.7 Additional tests for digital load cells

5.2.2.Measurement range (OIML R60, 5.2, 5.5.2)

Fulfills 

requirements

Test procedure

(R60 part 2

reference)

Dmax Dmin

Conversion factor f [indication / v]

(see OIML R60-3, 2.1.2.4) yes no

8.10.1

8.10.2

8.10.3

8.10.4

8.10.5

8.10.6

8.10.7

Passed Yes No
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5.2.3.Conditions

(see OIML R60 part 2, 8.8.1)

(To ensure that these requirements are met, the calculations should be carried out using lower n values 

than the nLC specified. The calculations made do not include the application of 8.8.1.)

Check that

vmin ≤ Dmax− Dmin

n .

It should be sufficient to carry out the calculations with n = nLC, n max – 500 and n = nLC – 1 000 if

applicable. 

Test 

procedure 

(R60 part 2 

Reference)

Dmin Dmax nLC

Is the requirement vmin ≤ Dmax− Dmin

n fulfilled with

nLC nLC -500 nLC-1000

Yes No Yes No Yes No

8.10.1

8.10.2

8.10.3

8.10.4

8.10.5

8.10.6

8.10.7

Passed Yes No

5.2.4.Input impedance

Measure the input impedance and compare the result with the input impedance in OIML R60-3, 4.5

Input impedance Fulfills the requirements

Manufacturer specification 

According to OIML R60 part 3, 

4.1.1

Measured value yes no
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5.3. Load test data (Load cell error EL) 3 runs

Ref.: R60 part 2, 8.10.1.1 to 8.10.1.11. Complete one sheet for each test temperature, one for each humidity (SH) 

test in 8.10.6, and when applicable, one for each electronics power voltage in 8.10.7.4. 

Application no.: __________________________

Load cell model: ________________________

Serial no.: __________________________

Emax: __________________________

nLC: __________________________

Vmin: __________________________

pLC: ___________DR: ___________

Force-generating system: __________________________

Indicating instrument: __________________________

Evaluator: __________________________

At start At end

Date:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Indicator temperature: °C

Electronics power voltage

(when applicable): ____________V
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Table 6.3 (3 runs)

Test load

(units)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Average 

indication 

(counts)

Repeatability 

error

(counts)

Indication

(counts)

Time

(hh mm ss)

Indication

(counts)

Time

(hh mm ss)

Indication

(counts)

Time

(hh mm ss)

0

0

0

0

0 *

Notes: 1) * = Average initial minimum test load indication. 

2) Absolute (not relative) time shall be recorded. 
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5.4. Load test data (Load cell error EL) 5 runs 

R60 part 2 Ref.: 8.10.1.1 to 8.10.1.11. Complete one sheet for each test temperature, one for each humidity (SH) test in 8.10.6, and when applicable, one for 

each electronics power voltage in 8.10.7.4.

Application no.: _______________________________

Load cell model: _______________________________

Serial no.: _______________________________

Emax: _______________________________

nLC: _______________________________

pLC: ____________DR: _______________

Evaluator: _______________________________

Force-generating system: ________________________

Indicating instrument: ___________________________

At 

start At end

Date:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric Pressure: kPa

Indicator temperature: °C

Electronics power voltage (when applicable):___________V
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Table 6.4 (5 runs)

Test 

load

(units)

Run no.1 Run no.2 Run no.3 Run no.4 Run no.5

Average 

indication

(counts)

Repeatability 

error

(counts)

Indication

(counts)

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

(counts)

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

(counts)

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

(counts)

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

(counts)

Time

hh:mm:ss

0

0

0

0

0 *

 

Notes: 1) * = Average initial minimum test load indication. 

2) Absolute (not relative) time shall be recorded. 
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5.5. Load cell errors (EL) calculation

R60 parts 1&2 Ref: 5.3.1; 8.10.1.12 to 8.10.1.14

R60 part 3: 2.1.2.2

Application no.: ______________________

Load cell model: ______________________

Serial no.: ______________________

Emax: ______________________

nLC: ______________________

Vmin: ______________________

pLC: _________DR: _________

Force-generating system: ______________________

Indicating instrument: ______________________

Evaluator: ______________________

At start At end

Date:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Indicator temperature: °C

Conversion factor, f: ___________

75% test load (g, kg, or t): ___________

Reference indication at 75% test load: ___________

Table 6.5 

Test load

(units)

Reference 

indication

(counts)

. . . . °C (20 °C) . . . . °C (T1 °C) . . . . °C (T2 °C) . . . . °C (20 °C)

MPE

(v) Indication

(counts)

Error (EL)

(v)

Indication

(counts)

Error (EL)

(v)

Indication

(counts)

Error (EL)

(v)

Indication

(counts)

Error (EL)

(v)

0 0 0 0 0 0

Minimum test load, Dmin: ______________________________ PASS:  FAIL: 

Notes: 1 Load/reference indications: if a 75 % load point was not obtained, a straight line interpolation between the 

adjacent higher and lower load point indications is used (see 5.3.1 and calculation procedures in 2.1.2.2).

2 Error, EL: the difference between the test indication and the reference indication divided by the conversion 

factor, f.

3 Test load values are values above minimum test load, Dmin.
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date:_________

OIML R60 Part 3 57 October 2016

5.6. Repeatability errors (ER) calculation

R60 parts 1&2 Ref.: 5.4; 8.10.1.15

R60 part 3: 2.1.3.

Application no.: _________________________________

Load cell model: _____________________________ ___

Serial no.: _________________________________

Emax: _________________________________

nLC: _________________________________

Vmin: _________________________________

pLC: ___________________DR: _______

Force-generating system: _____________________

Indicating instrument: _____________________

Evaluator: _____________________

Conversion factor,f: _____________________

 

Table 6.6 

Test 

load

(unit)

. . . . °C (20 °C) . . . . °C (T1 °C) . . . . °C (T2 °C) . . . . °C (20 °C)

MPE

(v)

Repeatability 

error

(counts)

Repeatability 

error

(v)

Repeatability 

error

(counts)

Repeatability 

error

(v)

Repeatability 

error

(counts)

Repeatability 

error

(v)

Repeatability 

error

(counts)

Repeatability 

error

(v)

PASS:  FAIL: 

Note: Error, ER: the maximum difference between the three test indications divided by the conversion

factor, f (classes C and D) or the maximum difference between the five test indications divided

by the conversion factor, f (classes A and B).
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5.7. Temperature effects on minimum dead load output return (MDLO)

R60 parts 1&2 Ref.: 5.5.2; 8.10.1.16; 

R60 part 3: 2.1.4.

Application no.: ____________________

Load cell model: ____________________

Serial no.: ____________________

Emax: ____________________

nLC: ____________________

vmin: ____________________

pLC: ________ DR:________

Force-generating system: ____________________

Indicating instrument: ____________________

Evaluator: ___________________

Conversion factor, f:___________________________

Table 6.7.

Temperature

°C

Indication

( )

Change (CM)

(v)

Change

(vmin / . . . . °C)

mpc

(vmin / . . . . °C)

pLC

pLC

pLC

PASS:  FAIL: 

Notes: 1 MDLO: minimum dead load output.

2 Indication: the average initial minimum test load indication obtained from Table D.1.

3 The maximum permissible change (mpc) allowed is: (vmin / 5 °C) for classes B, C, and D;

(vmin / 2 °C) for class A.

4 Change, CM (v): the difference between the observed indications, and the indications

at the prior temperature, divided by the conversion factor, f.

 
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date:_________

OIML R60 Part 3 59 October 2016

5.8. Creep (CC) and DR (CDR)

R60 parts 1&2 Ref: 5.5.1, 5.5.2; 8.10.2, 8.10.3. Complete one sheet for each test 

temperature.

Application no.: ____________________

Load cell model: ____________________

Serial no.: ____________________

Emax: ____________________

nLC: ____________________

vmin: ____________________

pLC: ________ DR:________

Force-generating system: ____________________

Indicating instrument: ____________________

Evaluator: ____________________

At start At end

Date:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Indicator temperature: °C

Conversion factor, f:______________________

Table 6.8 

Creep DR

Test load Original Barom. 

Press

Change of mpc Test load Original Barom. 

Press.

Change of mpc Indication Time Indication Time Indication Time Indication Time

counts hh:mm:ss hPa v mm:ss v counts hh:mm:ss hPa v mm:ss v

Dmin

Dmax

(*) Dmax

Dmin

(***)

Dmax Dmin

(**)
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DR (v): 30 minute creep: PASS:  FAIL: 

actual time (s): 20 – 30 minute creep difference (< 0.15*MPE): PASS:  FAIL: 

specified time (s): DR < 0.5 v: PASS:  FAIL: 

MPE for DR (v): DR within manuf. Specified DR requirements: PASS:  FAIL: 

Notes: 1 Change (v) for creep: the observed indication minus the initial "load" indication (**) divided by the 

conversion factor, f. 

2 Determine the difference between the reading obtained at 20 minutes and the reading obtained at 30 minutes 

(see 5.5.1).

3 Change (v) for DR: the initial indication (***) minus the initial "no load" indication (*) divided by the 

conversion factor, f. 

4 Absolute (not relative) time shall be recorded.

5.9. Barometric pressure effects (CP)

R60 parts 1&2 Ref: 5.6.2; 8.7.3.7; 8.10.4

R60 part 3: 2.1.6. 

Complete one sheet for each test temperature.

Application no.: ____________________________

Load cell model: ____________________________

Serial no.: ____________________________

Emax: _____________Emin: _____________

nLC: ______________pLC: _____________

Y: _______________Z:______________

vmin: _____________DR: ______________

Force-generating system: ____________________

Test load, Dmax: ___________________ Dmin: ______________________

Indicating instrument: ____________________

Evaluator: ____________________

At start At end

Date:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: hPa

Indicator temperature: °C

Conversion factor, f:_______________________

Table 6.9

Pressure

(hPa)

Indication

(counts)

Time

hh:mm

Change

(v)

Change

(vmin / kPa)

mpc

(vmin / kPa)

0 0 0

1

1

1

PASS:  FAIL: 
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date:_________

OIML R60 Part 3 61 October 2016

5.10. Humidity effects

5.10.1. Humidity effects (CH or no mark)

R60 parts 1&2 Ref: 5.6.3; 8.7.3.8; 8.10.5

R60 part 3: 2.1.7

Form 6.10.1.(a): Humidity effects summary (CH or no mark)

Application no.: ____________________________

Load cell model: ____________________________

Serial no.: ____________________________

Emax: _____________Emin: _____________

nLC: ______________pLC: _____________

Y: _______________Z:______________

vmin: _____________DR: ______________

Force-generating system: ____________________

Test load, Dmax: __________________ Dmin: ______________________

Indicating instrument: ____________________

Evaluator: ____________________

At start At end

Date:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: hPa

Indicator temperature: °C

Conversion factor, f:_______________________
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Table 6.10.1.(a)

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Before humidity test After humidity test Change

(v)

mpc

(v) Indication

(counts)

Time

(hh mm ss)

Indication

(counts)

Time

(hh mm ss)

Average indication at Dmin (¤) CHmin = ← < 4% nLC

Average indication at Dmax (‡)

Average difference (*) CHmax = 1

(¤) Indications at minimum test load Change (¤), CHmin:PASS:  FAIL: 

(‡) Indications at maximum test load (see note 3)

(*) Average, see 6.6.3 and OIML R60-3, 2.1-7 Change (*), CHmax:PASS:  FAIL: 

Notes:

1 This test is not necessary if the load cell is marked NH or SH.

2 Change (v): the difference between the indication after and before humidity exposure divided by the conversion 

factor, f.

3 Use five test runs for Class A and B; use 3 test runs for Class C and D.

4 Absolute (not relative) time shall be recorded.

5 For family certification this test is not necessary, if a pattern with a smaller capacity and the same or better 

metrological characteristics has passed this test.
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date:_________

OIML R60 Part 3 63 October 2016

Form 6.10.1.(b): Load test data (EL) - 3 runs

R60 part 2 Ref.: 8.10.1.1 to 8.10.1.11. Complete this form if the measurement error is determined 

before the humidity test (CH) is carried out (not mandatory)

Application no.: _______________________________

Load cell model:________________________________

Serial no.: _______________________________

Emax: _____________Emin: ________________

nLC: ______________pLC: ________________

Y: _______________Z:_________________

vmin: _____________DR: _________________

Force-generating system: _________________________

Test load, Dmax:__________________ Dmin: __________________________

Indicating instrument: ___________________________

Evaluator: ___________________________

At start At end

Date:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: hPa

Indicator 

temperature:

°C

Electronics power voltage 

(when applicable): ______________________
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Table 6.10.1. (b) (3 runs)

Test 

load

(unit)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Average 

indication

counts

Repeatability 

error

counts

Indication

counts

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

Counts

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

counts

Time

hh:mm:ss

*

Notes: * Average initial minimum test load indication

Absolute (not relative) time shall be recorded
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date:_________

OIML R60 Part 3 65 October 2016

Form 6.10.1.(c): Load test data (EL) - 3 runs

R60 part 2 Ref.: 8.10.1.1 to 8.10.1.11. Complete this form if the measurement error is determined after

the humidity test (CH) is carried out (not mandatory)

Application no.: _______________________________

Load cell model:________________________________

Serial no.: _______________________________

Emax: _____________Emin: ________________

nLC: ______________pLC: ________________

Y: _______________Z:_________________

vmin: _____________DR: _________________

Force-generating system: _________________________

Test load, Dmax:__________________ Dmin: __________________________

Indicating instrument: ___________________________

Evaluator: ___________________________

At start At end

Date:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: hPa

Indicator 

temperature:

°C

Electronics power voltage 

(when applicable): ______________________
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Table 6.10.1. (c) (3 runs)

Test load

(unit)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Average 

indication

counts

Repeatability 

error

counts

Indication

counts

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

counts

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

counts

Time

hh:mm:ss

*

Notes: * Average initial minimum test load indication

Absolute (not relative) time shall be recorded
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date:_______________

OIML R60 Part 3 67 October 2016

Form 6.10.1.(d): Load test data (EL) - 5 runs

R60 part 2 Ref.: 8.10.1.1 to 8.10.1.11. Complete this form if the measurement error is determined before the humidity test (CH) is carried out (not mandatory)

Application no.: __________________________________________________

Load cell model: _________________________________________________

Serial no.:_______________________________________________________

Emax:____________________________ Emin: ________________________

nLC: ____________________________ pLC: _________________________

Y:______________________________ Z: __________________________

vmin: ____________________________ DR: _________________________

Force-generating system:___________________________________________

Test load, _ Dmax: __________________________ Dmin:_______________________________________

Indicating instrument: _____________________________________________

Evaluator: ______________________________________________________

At start At end

Date:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: hPa

Indicator temperature: °C

Electronics power voltage 

(when applicable): ___________________
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Table 6.10.1.(d) 5 runs

Test 

load

(unit)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Run no. 4 Run no. 5 Average 

indication

counts

Repeatability 

error

counts

Indication

counts

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

counts

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

counts

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

counts

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

counts

Time

hh:mm:ss

* 
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date:_______________

OIML R60 Part 3 69 October 2016

Notes: *Average initial minimum test load indication

Form 6.10.1.(e): Load test data (EL) - 5 runs

R60 part 2 Ref.: 8.10.1.1 to 8.10.1.11. Complete this form if the measurement error is determined after the humidity test (CH) is carried out (not mandatory)

Application no.: _________________________________________________

Load cell model: ________________________________________________

Serial no.:______________________________________________________

Emax:___________________________ Emin: ________________________

nLC:____________________________ pLC: _________________________

Y:_____________________________ Z: __________________________

vmin: ___________________________ DR: _________________________

Force-generating system:__________________________________________

Test load, Dmax: __________________________ Dmin:_______________________________________

Indicating instrument: ____________________________________________

Evaluator:______________________________________________________

At start At end

Date:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: hPa

Indicator temperature: °C

Electronics power voltage 

(when applicable): ___________________
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Table 6.10.1.(e) 5 runs

Test 

load

(unit)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Run no. 4 Run no. 5 Average 

indication

counts

Repeatability 

error

counts

Indication

counts

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

counts

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

counts

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

counts

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

counts

Time

hh:mm:ss

* 
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date:_______________

OIML R60 Part 3 71 October 2016

Notes: *Average initial minimum test load indication
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5.10.2. Humidity effects (SH)

Form 6.10.2. Humidity effects (SH) summary

R60 parts 1&2 Ref: 5.6.3.2; 8.7.3.9; 8.10.6

R60 part 3: 2.1.8

Application no.: ______________________________

Load cell model:______________________________

Serial no.: ___________________________________

Emax: ________________ Emin: ________________

nLC:_________________ pLC: _________________

Y: __________________ Z: __________________

vmin: ________________ DR: _________________

Force-generating system: _______________________

Test load, Dmax: __________________ Dmin: ______________________

Indicating instrument: _________________________

Evaluator:___________________________________

At start At end

Date:

Conditioning period:

Reference temperature:

High temperature: °C

Reference relative 

humidity:

%

High relative humidity: hPa

Conversion factor, f: _________________________

Page of load test before humidity test:_________________

Page of load test during humidity test:_________________

Page of load test after humidity test: __________________

For summary of SH-humidity load test errors: use form 6.3 (3 runs) or 6.4 (5 runs) as appropriate to record individual teat 

results.

Table 6.10.2

Test load

kg

Reference

Indication

(counts)

.... °C (20°C)

.... % (50%) RH

.... °C (High)

.... % (85%) RH

.... °C (20°C)

.... % (50%) RH MPE

Indication v

(counts)

Error (EL)

v

Indication

(counts)

Error (EL)

v

Indication

(counts)

Error (EL)

v
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date:__________

OIML R60 Part 3 73 October 2016

PASS:  FAIL: 

Notes:

1. Load/Reference indications: if at 75% load point was not obtained, a straight line interpolation between the 

adjacent higher and lower load point indication is used.

2. Error, EL: the difference between the test reference and the reference indication divided by the conversion 

factor, f.

3. Test load values are values above minimum test load, Dmin.

4. Conditioning period: the time period for exercising the load cell.

5. For family certification this test is not necessary, if a pattern with a smaller capacity and the same or better 

metrological characteristics has passed this test.

5.11. Warm-up time

Form 6.11 Warm-up time

R60 parts 1&2 Ref.: 3.5.17; 8.10.7.3

R60 part 3: 2.2.1

Application no.: ________________________________________________________________

Load cell model:________________________________________________________________

Serial no.: _____________________________________________________________________

Emax: _______________ Emin: ______________

nLC:________________ pLC: _______________

Y: _________________ Z: ________________

Force-generating system: _________________________________________________________

Test load, Dmax:_____________________ Dmin: ________________

Indicating instrument: ___________________________________________________________

Evaluator:_____________________________________________________________________

At start At end

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: hPa

Conversion factor, f: _______________counts/v

Duration of disconnection before test: _______
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Table 6.11

Test load

(units)

Preloads

Indication

(counts)

Time

hh:mm:ss

Dmin

Dmax

Dmin

Dmax

Dmin

Dmax

Initial run After 5 min. After 15 min. After 30 min. mpc

Indication v

(counts)

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

(counts)

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

(counts)

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

(counts)

Time

hh:mm:ss

Dmin

Dmax

Span Counts

Span v

Change v

PASS:  FAIL: 

Notes:

1. Absolute (not relative) time shall be recorded.

2. Span: the result of subtraction of the indication at minimum test load from the indication at maximum test load.

All span errors (error at maximum test load minus the error at minimum test load) shall be within the maximum 

permissible error during the 30 minute test.

3. The change of span must not exceed vmin.

4. Change: the difference between the span and the initial run span.

5. Maximum permissible change, mpc: the absolute value of the maximum permissible error for the maximum test 

load applied.

6. Exercises have to be run before disconnection.

5.12. Power Voltage Variation

Form 6.12 Power Voltage Variation

R60 parts 1&2 Ref.: 5.7.2.2; 5.7.2.3; 5.7.2.4; 8.10.7.4.

R60 part 3: 2.2.2
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date:__________

OIML R60 Part 3 75 October 2016

Application no.: ________________________________________________________________

Load cell model:________________________________________________________________

Serial no.: _____________________________________________________________________

Emax: _______________ Emin: ______________

nLC:________________ pLC: _______________

Y: _________________ Z: ________________

Force-generating system: _________________________________________________________

Test load, Dmax:_____________________ Dmin: ________________

Indicating instrument: ___________________________________________________________

Evaluator:_____________________________________________________________________

At start At end

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: hPa

Conversion factor, f: ______________ counts/v

Main voltage: ______________

AC:  DC: 

Table 6.12 (a)

Test load

(units)

Preloads

Indication

(counts)

Time

hh:mm:ss

Dmin

Dmax

Dmin

Dmax

Dmin

Dmax

Notes: 1) Reference indications: if at 75% load point was 

not obtained, a straight line interpolation 

between the adjacent higher and lower 

indication is used. (see 9.8.2 and calculation 

procedures in OIML R60-3, 2.1.2)

2) Error: the difference between the test indication 

and the reference indication divided by the 

conversion factor, f.

3) The change of span must not exceed vmin.

4) When a voltage range is marked, use the 

average value as the reference value and 

determine upper and lower values of applied 

voltage according to A.4.7.3.

5) Upper limit not applicable to battery powered 

load cells

6) At lower limit, battery powered load cells shall 

function and be within MPE, or cease to function

Initial run

with main voltage

lower limit

main voltage – 15%

upper limit

main voltage + 15% mpc

Indication v

(counts)

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

(counts)

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

(counts)

Time

hh:mm:ss

Dmin

Dmax

Span Counts

Span v

Change v

PASS:  FAIL: 

If AC power supply is used (not applicable for battery power supply)

Table 6.12 (b)
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Initial run

with main voltage

lower limit

frequency – 2%

upper limit

frequency + 2% mpc

Indication v

(counts)

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

(counts)

Time

hh:mm:ss

Indication

(counts)

Time

hh:mm:ss

Dmin

Dmax

Span Counts

Span v

Change v

PASS:  FAIL: 

5.13. Short time power reductions

Form 6.13 Short time power reductions

R60 parts 1&2 Ref: 5.7.2.5, 8.10.7.5.

R60 part 3: 2.2.3

Application no.: _____________________

Load cell model: _____________________

Serial no.: _____________________

Emax: _______

nLC: _______

vmin: _____________________

pLC: _____________________

DR: _____________________

Force-generating system: _____________________ ________________________________

Indicating instrument: _____________________

Evaluator: _____________________

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Conversion factor, f: __________________________

Minimum test load, Dmin:________________________

Reference voltage range: ______________________V

Table 6.13

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Disturbance Result

Amplitude

(%)

Duration

(cycles)

Number of 

disturbances

Repetition interval

(v)

Indication

( )

Difference

(v)

Significant fault > vmin

No Yes (remarks)

Without disturbance

0 0.5 10

50 1 10

Equipment used (supply sketch if necessary): PASS:  FAIL: 

Remarks:

Note: In the case of a voltage range, use the average value as the reference value.
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date:__________

OIML R60 Part 3 77 October 2016

5.14. Burst (electrical fast transients)

Form 6.14.1 Burst (electrical fast transients) – power supply lines

R60 parts 1&2 Ref: 8.10.7.6, 5.7.2.5

R60 part 3: 2.2.4

Application no.: _____________________

Load cell model: _____________________

Serial no.: _____________________

Emax: _____________________

nLC: _____________________

vmin: _____________________

pLC: _______DR: __________

Force-generating system: __ _____________________

Indicating instrument: _____________________

Evaluator: _____________________

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Conversion factor, f: __________________________

Minimum test load, Dmin:________________________

Table 6.14.1

Power supply lines: test voltage = 1 kV; duration of test = 1 minute at each polarity

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Connection

Polarity

Result

L

to

ground

N

to

ground

PE

to

ground

Indication

( )

Difference

(v)

Significant fault > vmin

No Yes (remarks)

without disturbance

X pos

neg

without disturbance

X pos

neg

without disturbance

X pos

neg

L = phase, N = neutral, PE = protective earth PASS:  FAIL: 

Equipment used (supply sketch if necessary)
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Form 6.14.2 Burst (electrical fast transients) – I/O circuits and communications lines

R60 parts 1&2 Ref: 8.10.7.6, 5.7.2.5

R60 part 3: 2.2.4

Application no.: _____________________

Load cell model: _____________________

Serial no.: _____________________

Emax: _____________________

nLC: _____________________

vmin: _____________________

pLC: _______DR: __________

Force-generating system: __ _____________________

Indicating instrument: _____________________

Evaluator: _____________________

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Conversion factor, f: __________________________

Minimum test load, Dmin:________________________

Table 6.14.2

Test load

(g, kg, or t) Cable interface Polarity

Result

Indication

( )

Difference

(v)

Significant fault > vmin

No Yes (remarks)

without disturbance

pos

neg

without disturbance

pos

neg

without disturbance

pos

neg

without disturbance

pos

neg

without disturbance

pos

neg

without disturbance

pos

neg

Equipment used (supply sketch if necessary) PASS:  FAIL: 

Remarks:

Note: Explain or make a sketch indicating where the clamp is located on the cable: if necessary use additional page(s).
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date:__________

OIML R60 Part 3 79 October 2016

5.15. Surge

Form 6.15 Surge

R60 parts 1&2 Ref: 8.10.7.7, 5.7.2.5

R60 part 3: 2.2.5

Application no.: _____________________

Load cell model: _____________________

Serial no.: _____________________

Emax: _____________________

nLC: _____________________

vmin: _____________________

pLC: _______DR: __________

Force-generating system: __ _____________________

Indicating instrument: _____________________

Evaluator: _____________________

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Conversion factor, f: __________________________

Minimum test load, Dmin:________________________
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Table 6.15

OIML

R 60-2,

.........

[unit]

[g]; 

[kg];

[t]

Test conditions Surges on signal, data and control lines Observer’s name:

Output 

gained

 using actual loads

Test load: Line to line 1 kV

 simulating loading Line to earth 2 kV

using:

Cable:  Symmetrical line

Date: Start Stop  Unsymmetrical line

Time: Specimen:

Ambient temperature oC oC f

Relative humidity % % Dmin [unit]

Barometric Pressure kPa kPa Dmax [unit]

Cycle phase Initial During exposure After

Load

Time Start 

Stop 

Quantity

[unit]

reference

indicated

Error [vmin]

relative error [%] Eii

MPE [%]

Pass  

Fail  

Observed faults after exposure

Fault limit [%] .............

Line to line (N/A for balanced) Fault/Deviation Significant Acts on fault

↑ ↓ Yes No Yes No

3x    

3x    

Line to earth

3x    

3x    

Observations

Result Pass  Fail 
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date:__________

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5.16. Electrostatic discharge

Form 6.16.1 Electrostatic discharge – direct application

R60 parts 1&2 Ref: 8.10.7.8, 5.7.2.5

R60 part 3: 2.2.6

Application no.: _____________________

Load cell model: _____________________

Serial no.: _____________________

Emax: _____________________

nLC: _____________________

vmin: _____________________

pLC: _______DR: __________

Force-generating system: __

Indicating instrument: _____________________

Evaluator: _____________________

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Conversion factor, f: __________________________

Minimum test load, Dmin:________________________

 Contact discharges

 Paint penetration

 Air discharges

Polarity (see Note 2):

 Positive

 Negative

Table 6.16.1

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Result

Test

voltage

(kV)

No. of 

discharges

≥ 10

Repetition 

interval

(s)

Indication

( )

Difference

(v)

Significant fault > vmin

No Yes (remarks)

without disturbance

2

4

8 (air 

discharges)

PASS:  FAIL: 

Remarks:

Notes: 1 If the load cell fails, the test point at which this occurs shall be recorded.

2 IEC Publication 61000-4-2 (1999-05) Ed 1.1 Consolidated edition specifies that the test be conducted with 

the most sensitive polarity.
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Form 6.16.2 Electrostatic discharge – indirect application

R60 parts 1&2 Ref: 8.10.7.8, 5.7.2.5

R60 part 3: 2.2.6

Application no.: _____________________

Load cell model: _____________________

Serial no.: _____________________

Emax: _____________________

nLC: _____________________

vmin: _____________________

pLC: _______DR: __________

Force-generating system: __ _____________________

Indicating instrument: _____________________

Evaluator: _____________________

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Conversion factor, f: __________________________

Minimum test load, Dmin:________________________

Polarity (see Note 2):  Positive  Negative

Table 6.16.2.1 – Horizontal coupling plane

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Result

Test

voltage

(kV)

No. of 

discharges

≥ 10

Repetition 

interval

(s)

Indication

( )

Difference

(v)

Significant fault > vmin

No Yes (remarks)

without disturbance

2

4

6

Table 6.16.2.2 – Vertical coupling plane

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Result

Test

voltage

(kV)

No. of 

discharges

≥ 10

Repetition 

interval

(s)

Indication

( )

Difference

(v)

Significant fault > vmin

No Yes (remarks)

without disturbance

2

4

6

PASS:  FAIL: 

Remarks:

Notes: 1 If the load cell fails, the test point at which this occurs shall be recorded.

2 IEC Publication 61000-4-2 (1999-05) Ed 1.1 Consolidated edition specifies that the test be conducted with 

the most sensitive polarity.
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date:__________

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Form 6.16.3 Electronic discharge (continued) – specification of test points

R60 parts 1&2 Ref.: 8.10.7.8, 5.7.2.5

R60 part 3: 2.2.6

Specify test points utilized on load cell and test equipment used, e.g., by photos or sketches.

a) Direct application

Contact discharges:

Air discharges:

b) Indirect application

6.17. Electromagnetic susceptibility

Form 6.17.1 Electromagnetic susceptibility

R60 parts 1&2 Ref.: 8.10.7.9, 5.7.2.5

R60 part 3: 2.2.7

Application no.: _____________________

Load cell model: _____________________

Serial no.: _____________________

Emax: _____________________

nLC: _____________________

vmin: _____________________

pLC: _______DR: __________

Force-generating system: _____________________

Indicating instrument: _____________________

Evaluator: _____________________

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Conversion factor, f: __________________________

Minimum test load, Dmin:________________________

Rate of sweep:

Test load:

Test load material:
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date: _________

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Table 6.17

Disturbance Result

Antenna Frequency 

range (MHZ) Polarization Facing 

load cell

Indication

( )

Difference

(v)

Significant fault > vmin

No Yes (remarks)

without disturbance

Vertical

Front 

Right

Left

Rear

Horizontal

Front

Right

Left

Rear

PASS:  FAIL: 

Frequency range: 26 – 1 000 MHZ

Field strength: 3 V/m

Modulation: 80% AM, 1 kHZ sine wave

Remarks:

Note: If the load cell fails, the test point at which this occurs shall be recorded.

Form 6.17.2 Electromagnetic susceptibility (continued) – description of the test set-up

Describe the set-up of the test and equipment, e.g., by photos or sketches:
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6.18. Immunity to conducted electromagnetic fields

R60 parts 1&2 Ref.: 8.10.7.10, 5.7.2.5

R60 part 3: 2.2.8

Form 6.18 Immunity to conducted electromagnetic fields

Application no.: _____________________

Load cell model: _____________________

Serial no.: _____________________

Emax: _____________________

nLC: _____________________

vmin: _____________________

pLC: _______DR: __________

Force-generating system: _____________________

Indicating instrument: _____________________

Evaluator: _____________________

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Conversion factor, f: __________________________

Minimum test load, Dmin:________________________

Rate of sweep:

Test load: Test load material:
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date: _________

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Table 6.18

OIML

R 60-2,

........

[unit]

[g]; 

[kg];

[t]

Test conditions RF current injection Observer’s name:

Output 

gained

 using actual loads 

Test load: fl = MHz

 simulating loading fh = MHz

using: RF voltage Vemf

Cable exposed Modulation % AM

Date: Start Stop Dwell time s

Time: Specimen:

Ambient temperature oC oC f

Relative humidity % % Dmin [unit]

Barometric Pressure kPa kPa Dmax [unit]

Frequency

cycle

Cycle phase Initial During exposure After

Load

Time Start 

Stop 

Quantity

[unit]

reference

indicated

Error [vmin]

relative error [%] Eii

MPE [%]

Pass  

Fail  

Observed faults during exposure

Fault limit [%] ................

Frequency Fault/Deviation Significant Acts on fault

MHz Yes No Yes No

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

   

Observations

Result Pass  Fail 
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6.19. Span Stability

Form 6.19.1 (3 runs) Span stability – measurement data for classes C and D

R60 parts 1&2 Ref.: 8.10.7.11, 5.7.2.6

R60 part 3: 2.2.9

Application no.:_________________________

Load cell model:_________________________

Serial no.:_________________________

Emax:_________________________

nLC:_________________________

Vmin:_________________________

Force-generating system:______________________

Indicating instrument: ______________________

pLC: _____ DR: ____________

Conversion factor, f: ______________________

Minimum test load, Dmin: ______________________

Maximum test load, Dmax:

Notes:

1 Span is the result of subtracting the

average indication at minimum test load 

from the average indication at maximum test 

load.

2 Absolute (not relative) time hall be 

recorded.

Table 6.19.1. (3 runs)

Measurement no. 1:

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Average 

indication

( )

Indication

( ) Time Indication

( ) Time Indication

( ) Time

span

Evaluator: _______________________ Remarks:

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date: _________________

OIML R60 Part 3 89 October 2016

Measurement no. 2:

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Average 

indication

( )

Indication

( ) Time Indication

( ) Time Indication

( ) Time

span

Evaluator: _______________________ 

Remarks:

Measurement no. 3:

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Average 

indication

( )

Indication

( ) Time Indication

( ) Time Indication

( ) Time

span

Evaluator: ________________________ 

Remarks:

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa
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Measurement no. 4:

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Average 

indication

( )

Indication

( ) Time Indication

( ) Time Indication

( ) Time

span

Evaluator: ________________________ 

Remarks:

Measurement no. 5:

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Average 

indication

( )

Indication

( ) Time Indication

( ) Time Indication

( ) Time

Evaluator: ________________________

Remarks:

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date: _________________

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Measurement no. 6:

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Average 

indication

( )

Indication

( ) Time Indication

( ) Time Indication

( ) Time

span

Evaluator: ________________________ 

Remarks:

Measurement no. 7:

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Average 

indication

( )

Indication

( ) Time Indication

( ) Time Indication

( ) Time

span

Evaluator: ________________________ 

Remarks:

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa
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Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date: _________________

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Measurement no. 8:

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Average 

indication

( )

Indication

( ) Time Indication

( ) Time Indication

( ) Time

span

Evaluator: ________________________

Remarks:

Form 6.19.2 (5 runs) Span stability measurement data for class B

R60 parts 1&2 Ref.: 8.10.7.11, 5.7.2.6

R60 part 3: 2.2.9

Application no.: ______________________

Load cell model: _____________________

Serial no.:__________________________

Emax: ______________________________

nLC:_______________________________

Vmin: ______________________________

Force-generating system:

Indicating instrument: _____________________

pLC: _____________DR: __________________

Conversion factor, f: ______________________

Minimum test load, Dmin: __________________

Maximum test load, Dmax: __________________

Notes: 1 Span is the result of subtracting the 

average indication at minimum test 

load from the average indication at 

maximum test load.

2 Absolute (not relative) time shall be

recorded.

Table 6.19.2 (5 runs)

Measurement no. 1:

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa
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Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Evaluator: ___________________________

Remarks:

Measurement no. 2:

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Evaluator: ___________________________

Remarks:

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Run no. 4 Run no. 5 Average

indication

( ) indication

( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time

Span

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Run no. 4 Run no. 5 Average

indication

( ) indication

( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time

Span
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Measurement no. 3:

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Evaluator: ___________________________

Remarks:

Measurement no. 4:

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Evaluator: ___________________________

Remarks:

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Run no. 4 Run no. 5 Average

indication

( ) indication

( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time

Span

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Run no. 4 Run no. 5 Average

indication

( ) indication

( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time

Span
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Measurement no. 5:

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Evaluator: ___________________________

Remarks:

Measurement no. 6:

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Evaluator: ___________________________

Remarks:

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Run no. 4 Run no. 5 Average

indication

( ) indication

( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time

Span

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Run no. 4 Run no. 5 Average

indication

( ) indication

( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time

Span
Report number ________ Report page ___ of ___ Report date: _________________

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Measurement no. 7:

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Evaluator: ___________________________

Remarks:

Measurement no. 8:

Date:

Time:

Temperature: °C

Relative humidity: %

Barometric pressure: kPa

Evaluator: ___________________________

Remarks:

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Run no. 4 Run no. 5 Average

indication

( ) indication

( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time

Span

Test load

(g, kg, or t)

Run no. 1 Run no. 2 Run no. 3 Run no. 4 Run no. 5 Average

indication

( ) indication

( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time indication( ) Time

Span
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Form 6.19.3 Span stability – summary of test results

R60 parts 1&2 Ref.: 8.10.7.11, 5.7.2.6

R60 part 3: 2.2.9

Application no.: _____________________________

Load cell model: _____________________________

Serial no.: _____________________________

Emax: _____________________________

nLC: _____________________________

vmin: _____________________________

pLC: ____________DR: ______________

Force-generating system: _____________________________

Indicating instrument: ______________________________

Evaluator: ______________________________

Table 6.19.3

Measurement no.

(see Note 3)

Span Variation

(vmin)

Maximum 

allowable 

variation (vmin) ( ) (vmin)

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

PASS:  FAIL: 

Remarks: