OIML R60 Part 3 1 October 2016

Comments and Secretariat’s Responses

OIML R60-1 Metrological Regulation of Load Cells

R60 Parts 3 1WD Comments and Secretariat’s Responses

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Austria

Despite the missing parts in 2.2.5 and 2.2.8 and 

the format issue, we may send our comments to 1 

WD R60-2 at the moment as follows:

Austria 36 4.10.5

Chapter 4.10.5 should be deleted, because it is 

twice (see 4.10.3) Amended as proposed

Austria 41 5.1

The term “OIML certificate number should be 

renamed to “type evaluations mark according to 

R60-1.

Amended as proposed

CECIP 2 1.1

Replace “R60 (20XX)” by “OIML R60”

Editorial change

Remark: I recommend referring to OIML R60 

without year specification. 

Amended

CECIP 7 2.2

Head line: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell” in general

Editorial change

Replaced "load cells equipped with 

electronics" with "digital load cells"

CECIP 2

1.2

2

Replace “R60-1 (20XX)” by “OIML R60-1”

Editorial change Amended
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CECIP 7 2.2.1.2

Supplement: 

Calculate the span in count:

span (counts) = counts at Dmax - counts at Dmin

Calculate the span in units of vmin: 

span (vmin) = span(counts) x (Dmax - Dmin) / f 

x n x vmin

Calculate the change of the span in units of vmin 

with regard to the initial span. 

The change of span must not exceed vmin. 

See also comments from Germany. Refer 

to comments and response for R60 Part 1, 

paragraph 5.7.1.1. The significant change 

being proposed would cause substantial 

changes in tests and interpretation of 

results. This type of change is more 

appropriate for consideration during early 

stages of a revision and should not be 

implemented without the support of a 

majority of PG members.

CECIP 7/8 2.2.3.2 Miscalculation, must refer to vmin, according 

2.2.1.2

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 8 2.2.4.2 Miscalculation, must refer to vmin, according 

2.2.1.2

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 8 2.2.5.2 Miscalculation, must refer to vmin, according 

2.2.1.2

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 8 2.2.6.2 Miscalculation, must refer to vmin, according 

2.2.1.2

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 8 2.2.7.2 Miscalculation, must refer to vmin, according 

2.2.1.2

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 9 2.2.8.2 Miscalculation, must refer to vmin, according 

2.2.1.2

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 9 2.2.9.2 Miscalculation, must refer to vmin, according 

2.2.1.2

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 13 4.3.2

2nd table: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell”

Editorial change

"load cells equipped with electronics" has 

been replaced with "digital load cells" for 

consistency with R60-1
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CECIP 22 4.9.1

Row 5: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell”

Editorial change

"load cells equipped with electronics" has 

been replaced with "digital load cells" for 

consistency with R60-1

CECIP 23 4.9.3

Head line: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell”

Editorial change

"load cells equipped with electronics" has 

been replaced with "digital load cells" for 

consistency with R60-1

CECIP 31 4.10

Table, row 7: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell”

Editorial change

"load cells equipped with electronics" has 

been replaced with "digital load cells" for 

consistency with R60-1

CECIP 38 4.10.8

Chapter 4.10.7 is missing. Leads to changes in 

the numbering of the following chapters

Editorial change

Amended

CECIP 38 4.10.8

Head line: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell”

Editorial change

"load cells equipped with electronics" has 

been replaced with "digital load cells" for 

consistency with R60-1

CECIP 40 4.10.12

Head line: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell”

Editorial change

"load cells equipped with electronics" has 

been replaced with "digital load cells" for 

consistency with R60-1

CECIP 45 6.1.1

Head line: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell”

Editorial change

"load cells equipped with electronics" has 

been replaced with "digital load cells" for 

consistency with R60-1

CECIP 48 6.2.1

Table, row 7: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell”

Editorial change

"load cells equipped with electronics" has 

been replaced with "digital load cells" for 

consistency with R60-1

CECIP 71 Form 6.11

Table 6.11:

Change the “span” in the second line in “span in 

units of vmin”

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.
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CECIP 71 Form 6.11

Table 6.11:

Change the “change” in the third line in “change 

of span in units of vmin”

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 71 Form 6.11

Table 6.11:

Delete “mpc v” in the last column

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 71 Form 6.11

Add the following remark: 

The change of span must not exceed vmin.

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2..

CECIP 72 Form 6.12

Table 6.12:

Change the “span” in the second line in “span in 

units of vmin”

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 72 Form 6.12

Table 6.12:

Change the “change” in the third line in “change 

of span in units of vmin”

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 72 Form 6.12

Table 6.12:

Delete “mpe v” in the last column

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 72 Form 6.12

Add the following remark: 

The change of span must not exceed vmin.

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 73 Form 6.12

The Table on page 73 is not named and has no 

head line (table 6.13 or table 6.12 b ?).

Editorial change 

Table has been titled 6.12 (b)
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CECIP 73 Form 6.12

Table ???:

Change the “span” in the second line in “span in 

units of vmin”

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 73 Form 6.12

Table ???:

Change the “change” in the third line in “change 

of span in units of vmin”

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 73 Form 6.12

Table ???:

Delete “mpe v” in the last column

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 73 Form 6.12

Add the following remark: 

The change of span must not exceed vmin.

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 73 Form 6.13 Miscalculation, must refer to vmin according 6.11 

new.

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 74 / 75 Form 6.14 Miscalculation, must refer to vmin according 6.11 

new.

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 74 / 75 Form 6.14 Miscalculation, must refer to vmin according 6.11 

new.

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 76 / 77 Form 6.15 Miscalculation, must refer to vmin according 6.11 

new.

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 78 - 80 Form 6.16 Miscalculation, must refer to vmin according 6.11 

new.

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 80 - 81 Form 6.17 Miscalculation, must refer to vmin according 6.11 

new.

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 82 - 83 Form 6.18 Miscalculation, must refer to vmin according 6.11 

new.

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

CECIP 84 - 92 Form 6.18 Miscalculation, must refer to vmin according 6.11 

new.

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.
OIML R60 Part 3 6 October 2016

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Germany 2 1.1

Replace “R60 (20XX)” by “OIML R60”

Editorial change

Remark: I recommend referring to OIML R60 

without year specification. 

Amended as proposed

Germany 2 1.2 Replace “R60-1 (20XX)” by “OIML R60-1”

Editorial change Amended as proposed

Germany 2 2

1st paragraph: Replace “R60-1 20XX” by 

“OIML R60-1”

Editorial change

Amended as proposed

Germany 2 2

2nd paragraph: Replace “R60 parts 1 20XX” by 

“OIML R60-1”

Editorial change

Amended as proposed

Germany 7 2.2

Head line: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell”

Editorial change

Replaced "load cells equipped with 

electronics" with "digital load cells"

Germany 7 2.2.1.2

Supplement: 

Calculate the span in count:

span (counts) = counts at Dmax - counts at Dmin

Calculate the span in units of vmin: 

span (vmin) = span(counts) x (Dmax - Dmin) / f 

x n x vmin

Calculate the change of the span in units of vmin 

with regard to the initial span. 

The change of span must not exceed vmin. 

See also comments from CECIP. Refer to 

comments and response for R60 Part 1, 

paragraph 5.7.1.1. The significant change 

being proposed would cause substantial 

changes in tests and interpretation of 

results. This type of change is more 

appropriate for consideration during early 

stages of a revision and should not be 

implemented without the support of a 

majority of PG members.

Germany 7/8 2.2.3.2 Erroneous calculation; refers to v instead to vmin; 

calculation should be done in analogy to 2.2.1.2

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.
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Germany 8 2.2.4.2 Erroneous calculation; refers to v instead to vmin; 

calculation should be done in analogy to 2.2.1.2

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 8 2.2.5.2 Missing calculations; they shall refer to vmin, see 

2.2.1.2

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 8 2.2.6.2 Erroneous calculation; refers to v instead to vmin; 

calculation should be done in analogy to 2.2.1.2

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 8 2.2.7.2 Erroneous calculation; refers to v instead to vmin; 

calculation should be done in analogy to 2.2.1.2

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 9 2.2.8.2 Missing calculations; they shall refer to vmin, see 

2.2.1.2

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 9 2.2.9.2 Missing calculations; they shall refer to vmin, see 

2.2.1.2

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 13 4.3.2

2nd table: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell”

Editorial change

"load cells equipped with electronics" has 

been replaced with "digital load cells" for 

consistency with R60-1

Germany 22 4.9.1

Row 5: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell”

Editorial change

"load cells equipped with electronics" has 

been replaced with "digital load cells" for 

consistency with R60-1

Germany 23 4.9.3

Head line: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell”

Editorial change

"load cells equipped with electronics" has 

been replaced with "digital load cells" for 

consistency with R60-1

Germany 31 4.10

Table, row 7: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell”

Editorial change

"load cells equipped with electronics" has 

been replaced with "digital load cells" for 

consistency with R60-1

Germany 38 4.10.8

Chapter 4.10.7 is missing. Leads to changes in 

the numbering of the following chapters

Editorial change

Amended

Germany 38 4.10.8

Head line: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell”

Editorial change

"load cells equipped with electronics" has 

been replaced with "digital load cells" for 

consistency with R60-1
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Germany 40 4.10.12

Head line: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell”

Editorial change

"load cells equipped with electronics" has 

been replaced with "digital load cells" for 

consistency with R60-1

Germany 45 6.1.1

Head line: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell”

Editorial change

"load cells equipped with electronics" has 

been replaced with "digital load cells" for 

consistency with R60-1

Germany 48 6.2.1

Table, row 7: Change “load cells equipped with 

electronics” by “digital load cell”

Editorial change

"load cells equipped with electronics" has 

been replaced with "digital load cells" for 

consistency with R60-1

Germany 71 Form 6.11

Table 6.11:

Change the “span” in the first line in “span in 

counts”

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 71 Form 6.11

Table 6.11:

Change the “span” in the second line in “span in 

units of vmin”

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2..

Germany 71 Form 6.11

Table 6.11:

Change the “change” in the third line in “change 

of span in units of vmin”

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 71 Form 6.11

Table 6.11:

Delete “mpe v” in the last column

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 71 Form 6.11

Add the following remark: 

The change of span must not exceed vmin.

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.
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Germany 72 Form 6.12

Table 6.12:

Change the “span” in the first line in “span in 

counts”

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 72 Form 6.12

Table 6.12:

Change the “span” in the second line in “span in 

units of vmin”

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 72 Form 6.12

Table 6.12:

Change the “change” in the third line in “change 

of span in units of vmin”

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 72 Form 6.12

Table 6.12:

Delete “mpe v” in the last column

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 72 Form 6.12

Add the following remark: 

The change of span must not exceed vmin.

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 73 Form 6.12

The Table on page 73 is not named and has no 

head line (table 6.13 or table 6.12 b ?).

Editorial change 

Table has been titled 6.12 (b)

Germany 73 Form 6.12

Table ???:

Change the “span” in the first line in “span in 

counts”

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 73 Form 6.12

Table ???:

Change the “span” in the second line in “span in 

units of vmin”

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.
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Germany 73 Form 6.12

Table ???:

Change the “change” in the third line in “change 

of span in units of vmin”

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 73 Form 6.12

Table ???:

Delete “mpe v” in the last column

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 73 Form 6.12

Add the following remark: 

The change of span must not exceed vmin.

Substantial correction

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 73 Form 6.13 Erroneous calculations and designations (vmin

instead of v); should be done as on in Form 6.11

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 74 / 75 Form 6.14 Erroneous calculations and designations (vmin

instead of v); should be done as on in Form 6.11

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 74 / 75 Form 6.14 Erroneous calculations and designations (vmin

instead of v); should be done as on in Form 6.11

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 76 / 77 Form 6.15 Erroneous calculations and designations (vmin

instead of v); should be done as on in Form 6.11

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 78 - 80 Form 6.16 Erroneous calculations and designations (vmin

instead of v); should be done as on in Form 6.11

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 80 - 81 Form 6.17 Erroneous calculations and designations (vmin

instead of v); should be done as on in Form 6.11

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 82 - 83 Form 6.18 Erroneous calculations and designations (vmin

instead of v); should be done as on in Form 6.11

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Germany 84 - 92 Form 6.18 Erroneous calculations and designations (vmin

instead of v); should be done as on in Form 6.11

Existing language retained. See response 

to comment on clause 2.2.1.2.

Japan (not 

specified)

(not 

specified)

In the present R60 (2000), there are many 

recording examples in Annex E. We propose to 

add such examples also in this draft.

These examples appear in R60-1, Annex 

B
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Japan

2 

Applicability 

of this 

Report 

Format

We consider that the contents of Clause 2 may 

not appropriate for Part 3 (test report format). 

Such contents are usually placed under Part 1 or 

2 in many OIML Recommendations. We cite the 

present titles under Clause 2 for your reference.

2. Applicability of this Report Format

2.1. Calculation procedures

2.2. Additional tests for load cells equipped with 

electronics

2.3. General notes

2.4. Formula signs and list of symbols

Considering that the conclusions of the 

calculations of test results will be

recorded in the report formats provided in 

Part 3, this portion of OIML R60 seems 

an appropriate location for these clauses

Japan 6 2.1.5.8.

Delete “Emin” as it is unnecessary. Correct the 

equation as shown below.

DR = (Emax - Emin × CDR) / nmax

Amended as proposed

Japan 10

2.4 and 

throughout 

the 

document

In Part 1and 2, “nmax” was changed to “nLC”. 

Therefore, “nmax” should be replaced with “nLC” 

in Part 3. 

Amended as proposed

Japan After 56

After 6.8 

Creep (Cc) 

and DR 

(CDR)

It is not clear where to record data of Dmin and 

Dmax in some datasheets. Add a comment to 

clarify where to record the data.

Reports and data tables seem to have 

locations for these values when it is 

necessary to record them. Please identify 

those missing locations

Japan 50 Table 6.3

There are several “0”s in the column of “Test 

load (units)”. The lowest “0” is written in the 

wrong row. It should be written in a-row-above 

(the same row in which asterisk is written).

Amended as proposed
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Japan 50 and 52

Table 6.3 

and Table 

6.4

Preload is required only once. Therefore, cells 

which are not necessary for recording in the 

datasheet should be shadowed with a grey 

background like Table D.1 in the present R60 

(2000).

Amended as proposed

Japan

10, 53, 

54, 57, 

69 and 72

For the expression of “MPE”, both upper and 

lower cases are used. Correct “mpe” to “MPE” 

(p.10, 53, 54, 57, 69 and 72) for consistency. 

Amended as proposed