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1. Mass measurement
To define the mass of a body, a weighing instrument necessarily uses the force of gravity exerted on it by the Earth, i.e. its weight .
The measurement of mass therefore depends on the place where it is carried out, as well as on a number of parameters due to the environment and the execution of the measurement operation.
1.1 Influencing parameters
By taking these parameters into account, users can control the operation of their weighing instruments and maintain their performance over time.
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Regulations applicable to NAWIs (scales)
Regulations
European Directive 2014/31/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of February 26, 2014 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of non-automatic weighing instruments (OJEU of March 29, 2014).
European Directive No. 90/384/EEC of June 20, 1990 on the harmonization of the laws of the Member States relating to non-automatic weighing...
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1. Standards
A working standard can be either a weight or a standard mass.
Weight is a legally marked mass; its shape (dimensions), composition (material), nominal value, maximum permissible error and marking are regulated.
A marked mass is a material object used to determine the mass of a body. A marked mass is not required to meet...
Standards and norms
European standard ( http://www.afnor.fr )
- Aspects métrologiques des instruments de pesage à fonctionnement non automatique. - NF EN 45501 - 2015
- Critères généraux pour le fonctionnement des différents types d'organismes procédant à l'inspection. - NF EN ISO/CEI 17020...
International standards
Directory
Bureau de la métrologie (part of the Ministry of the Economy, Industry and the Digital Economy and the General Directorate for Enterprise)
http://www.entreprises.gouv.fr/metrologie/
International Organization of Legal Metrology (OIML)
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