Certificate Options
Variety of Weight Certificates NVLAP Accredited Certificate
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Troemner’s calibration and certificate options are designed The NVLAP + Accredited Certificate provides compliance in
to provide the customer a range of choices in measurement both measurement process and data reported to the customer
precision, quality of data, and compliance to calibration and to meet a variety of standards including NVLAP Handbook
quality standards. 150-2, ISO/IEC 9000, ISO/IEC 17025, FDA, GMP, GLP, DOD,
The choices are as follows: ANSI/NCSL Z540-1, and nuclear requirements. Troemner’s
NVLAP Laboratory Code is 105013-0. The NIST administered
NVLAP Accredited Mass Code Report of
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National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program
Mass Values (NVLAP+) approves, through periodic audits, all processing and
weighing procedures, as well as certificate format and content.
Troemner Mass Code Report of Mass Values is available for
Calibration procedures vary by tolerance class requested.
one-piece weights in ANSI/ASTM E617 Class 000, 00, 0 and
For example, for higher accuracy classes such as Troemner
Class E0*, OIML R 111 E1, and E2, and is the same report one
UltraClass Series, ANSI/ASTM Class 000, 00, 0, and 1, Class
would receive if weights were calibrated directly by NIST. This
E0*, OIML R 111 Class E1, E2, and F1, Troemner performs a
calibration delivers uncertainties which are the lowest available
multiple weighing procedure utilizing our secondary working
by a commercial laboratory matching those of many National
standards to determine the mass of a customer’s weight.
Metrology Institutes. Troemner utilizes a calibration software
program provided by NIST to perform a calibration that
involves a series of interdependent comparisons. Troemner’s
NVLAP Accredited Density Determination
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primary standards are used for this calibration procedure.
Calibration
The calibration provides a high level of confidence that the Troemner’s mass metrology laboratory can determine the actual
density of one-piece mass standards that range in size from
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measurements are in statistical control. This multi-page report
of mass values is very detailed and includes statistical analysis 1 g through 5 kg. Troemner is the only private NIST/
including all measurement results, uncertainty calculations, as NVLAP + accredited laboratory in the United States for this
well as F and t test values. This certificate also includes Density mass calibration service. Troemner provides this service to
Determination and Magnetic Susceptibility Determination reduce the uncertainty of calibrating one-piece precision
Calibrations. ANSI/ASTM Class 000, 00, and 0 and Class E0*, OIML R 111
Class E1, and E2 weights. The process is highly recommended
NVLAP Accredited Primary Reference
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for one-piece weights used as reference standards. Utilizing
Certificate a balance, a series of measurements are compared to a NIST
traceable density standard immersed in water to determine the
This certificate is available for one-piece weights in
density value. The data found in this certificate will enable
ANSI/ASTM Class 000, 00, 0 and Class E0*, OIML R 111 E1 and
you to make the proper buoyancy corrections when performing
E2, and contains all of the information as the standard NVLAP +
calibrations on other weights. This certificate provides you with
Accredited Certificate as well as the Density Determination and
the information you need for working in true mass. Density
Magnetic Susceptibility Determination Calibrations. Troemner’s
Determination Calibration is also included in the NVLAP +
secondary standards are used for this calibration procedure.
Accredited Mass Code Report of Mass Values and the NVLAP+
23 Accredited Primary Reference Certificate.
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NVLAP Laboratory Code 105013-0
*E0 is a theoretical tolerance that is 50% of OIML R 111 Class E1
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NVLAP Accredited Magnetic Susceptibility
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Traceable Certificate
Determination Calibration The Traceable Certificate is designed for those laboratories and
companies that require traceability, but do not need to meet
Troemner has the capability of measuring the magnetic
any stringent regulatory requirements. The Traceable Certificate
field intensity and the potential magnetic susceptibility of
measurement process is based on a single standard and utilizes
stainless steel one-piece mass standards sized 1 g through
one series of comparisons.
10 kg. Troemner is the only private accredited laboratory in
the world for this mass calibration service. This process is
Information includes:
recommended for one-piece weights used as reference standards
•D ate of calibration
to demonstrate the weights meet the required specifications for
• S erial number and ID number
magnetism. Magnetic Susceptibility Determination Calibration
•A ccuracy class
is also included in the NVLAP + Accredited Mass Code Report
• T he nominal value of the weight
of Mass Values and the NVLAP+ Accredited Primary Reference
•M ass correction, tolerance and uncertainty
Certificate.
•A s Found and As Left tolerance status
• S tatement of traceability to NIST
The NVLAP+ Accredited Certificates include:
•D ate of calibration
• S erial number and ID number
• E quipment and standards used during the calibration and
their calibration due dates
•A ccuracy class
• T rue mass value (mass in a vacuum)
• C onventional mass value (“As Found” and “As Left” for
recalibration)
•C onventional mass correction (“As Found” and “As Left” for
recalibration)
•U ncertainty of the measurement process for each weight
• E nvironmental conditions during test
•C onstruction and assumed density of weights
•W eight calibration procedures used
• S tatement of traceability to NIST
•H elpful list of terms and definitions
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* E0 is a theoretical tolerance that is 50% of OIML R 111 Class E1
** As found data is not provided with new weights
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Certificate Options
Certificate Options Comparison Chart
The chart below depicts the varying features among the certificate options of an individual weight or weight set.
NVLAP+ NVLAP+
Accredited Accredited NVLAP+
Traceable
Mass Code Primary Accredited
Certificate
Report of Reference Certificate
Mass Values Certificate
Name, Address, P.O. Number X X X X
Date of Calibration X X X X
Serial Number X X X X
Equipment and Standards Used
Balance – Calibration Due Dates X X X
Standards – Calibration Due Dates X X X
Standards – Corrections X
Accuracy Class X X X X
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Nominal Value X X X X
Conventional Mass Value
“As Found Data” * X X X
“As Left Data” X X X
Conventional Mass Correction
“As Found Data” * X X X X
“As Left Data” X X X X
True Mass Value (Mass in a Vacuum)
“As Found Data” * X X X
“As Left Data” X X
Density Determination X X
Magnetic Susceptibility Determination X X
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NVLAP Laboratory Code 105013-0
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NVLAP+ NVLAP+
Accredited Accredited NVLAP+
Traceable
Mass Code Primary Accredited
Certificate
Report of Reference Certificate
Mass Values Certificate
Uncertainty of Measurement Process X X X X
Environmental Conditions During Test X X X
Construction and Density of Weights X X X X
Calibration Procedures Used X X X
Statement of Traceability to NIST X X X X
Measurement Assurance Data X
Helpful List of Terms and Definitions X X
ANSI/ASTM Class 5,6
One Series of Comparisons Using a Single
OIML Class M1, M2 All Classes
Standard
NIST Class F
ANSI/ASTM Class
One-Piece Weights
Multiple Comparisons Using a Check 0, 1, 2, 3, 4
ANSI/ASTM Class 000, 00, 0
Standard OIML Class E1,
Class E0*, OIML R 111 Class E1, E2
E2, F1, F2
Comparison Method Data X
Meets ISO/IEC 17025, FDA, GMP, DOD,
X X X
ANSI/NCSL Z540-1, NCR 10CFR50 Appendix B
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NVLAP Laboratory Code 105013-0
*E0 is a theoretical tolerance that is 50% of OIML R 111 Class E1
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