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HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No. 2

All Test Categories Equipment Calibration and Verification
1 Introduction 1.1 The HOKLAS criteria on calibration and traceability for non-medical laboratories stated in Sections 5.5 and 5.6 of HOKLAS 003 and on calibration for medical laboratories stated in Section 5.3 of HOKLAS 015 apply to all laboratory equipment. All equipment used for tests and/or calibrations, including equipment for subsidiary measurement having a significant effect on the accuracy or validity of the result of the test, calibration or sampling shall be calibrated. This document sets out the requirements and recommendations for calibration requirements and calibration intervals for selected types of equipment in Appendices C to I as follows :Appendix C provides general calibration requirements for common equipment applicable to all Test Categories. Where specific requirements are given in Appendices D, E, F, G, H and I for specific test areas of testing or measurement, those requirements should take precedence. covers calibration of standards of measurement and instrumentation applicable to electrical and electronic testing. covers equipment relevant to engineering metrology. covers calibration using comparative techniques, of analytical instruments used predominantly in chemical testing laboratories. covers equipment and calibration requirements applicable to construction materials testing. covers calibration requirements of toy testing equipment. covers calibration requirements for electrical and electronic product testing covers calibration, performance check and preventive maintenance requirements for common medical testing equipment
Appendix D
Appendix E Appendix F
Appendix G
Appendix H Appendix I
Appendix J
For equipment not included in the above appendices and equipment peculiar to particular test methods, this document explains how the calibration requirements and calibration intervals should be determined. 1.2 General recommendations for determining calibration programmes and operation of the calibration systems are given in Section 5.
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1.3 This document also explains the available sources of calibration.
Calibration Requirements 2.1 Parameters of equipment to be calibrated Where the values of parameters are specified in the relevant standard specifications, they shall be calibrated. Where tolerances are given, the measured values should be checked against them. Where tolerances are not specified, the requirements given in section 3 of this document should be followed. 2.2 Calibration procedures and intervals Where the standard specifications state the calibration procedures and the calibration intervals, these shall be followed. Where they are not specified, the laboratory should determine appropriate calibration procedures and intervals after considering all relevant factors. For dimensions and weights, a period of six months is generally acceptable. Section 5 gives more detailed recommendations for determining calibration programmes. 2.3 Unspecified parameters For parameters which may affect equipment operation but are not specified, the effects of change (for example, due to wear) should be assessed during regular equipment inspection and functional checks. Where necessary, specific procedures should be derived to assess the effects. It is a good practice to record initial values as a reference for later comparison. 2.4 All equipment calibrations should be recorded.
Parameters With No Stated Tolerance 3.1 Where the tolerances of specified parameters are not given, the laboratory should determine whether the parameters are critical and how critical they are. 3.2 For critical parameters, justification for adopting particular tolerances should be documented and HOKLAS will examine them during assessments. For dimensional and angular measurements, a laboratory may select from ISO 2768-1: 1989 a suitable tolerance class. As a rough guide, the medium tolerance class in Table 1 and Table 3, for dimensional and angular measurements respectively, is acceptable for most equipment. 3.3 In the case of non-critical dimensions, HOKLAS will normally accept that the implied tolerance is that the next significant figure should not result in rounding to
a value other than the stated dimension. stated parameter 6 mm 3.2 mm 1.0 kg 1.000 kg
For example :implied tolerance 6 mm 0.5 mm 3.2 mm 0.05 mm 1.0 kg 0.05 kg 1.000 kg 0.0005 kg
Source of Calibration 4.1 If calibration of equipment is required, there are two choices :(a) internal calibration; or (b) external calibration. 4.2 HOKLAS encourages laboratories to develop their internal calibration capability and to calibrate their own equipment. A calibration can be performed internally if the laboratory has the necessary reference standards and materials and the laboratory staff are competent to perform the calibration. Internal calibration procedures should be documented. 4.3 Calibrations which require equipment not available to the laboratory or demand specialist techniques outside the capabilities and experience of the laboratory staff (see HOKLAS 003, Clause 5.6.H (d)) should be performed externally. 4.4 External calibration shall be performed by a competent calibration body defined in HOKLAS 003. A laboratory should take the following approaches to find a competent calibration body :(a) Check the HOKLAS Directory of Accredited Laboratories (the up-to-date scope of accreditation can be found from the HOKLAS internet website at http://www.itc.gov.hk/en/quality/hkas/hoklas/directory/directory.htm) to see if a laboratory is accredited for the calibration. (b) Contact HKSAR Standards and Calibration Laboratory to see if they can perform the calibration. (c) Contact HOKLAS calibration Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) partners to see if there is a laboratory which can perform the calibration accredited by them. (d) Contact nominated primary standard institutions listed in HOKLAS internet website at http://www.itc.gov.hk/en/doc/quality/hkas/supplementary%20criteria/SC2-Ap pendixB.pdf to see if they can perform the calibration. HKAS Executive should be consulted if no suitable calibration laboratory could be found using the above approaches.
Calibration Programme and Operation of Calibration System 5.1 Determination of calibration programmes The calibration programme applicable to an individual laboratory should be determined by the laboratory management with due regard to the following factors: (a) Which items of equipment can be calibrated internally and the interval between recalibrations. (b) Which items of equipment need to be calibrated by a competent calibration body (refer to HOKLAS 003, Section 5.6.H) and the interval between recalibrations. (c) For each item of equipment, what ranges and cardinal points should be calibrated, the calibration uncertainty requirements and the conditions under which calibrations should be performed. These should be determined based on the requirements of the tests or measurements for which that item of equipment is being used. Laboratories should document such requirements and provide them to external calibration laboratories when soliciting calibration services. (d) When determining the recalibration intervals, the following should be taken into consideration: HOKLAS recommendations; manufacturer recommendations; frequency of use; equipment condition; equipment stability and previous calibration and maintenance history; the accuracy and precision requirements of the tests for which that item of equipment is being used (Where the standard specification states the calibration intervals, these should be followed); the likely influence of the working environment, e.g. corrosion, dust, vibration, frequent transportation and rough handling; the availability and reliability of in-service verifications and functional checks, e.g. the availability of equipment, reference standards or materials and expertise for conducting in-service verifications and functional checks (Where in-service checks are not carried out between calibrations, the calibration interval must be shortened). For new test instruments, it is advisable to specify a shorter recalibration interval. When successive calibration results demonstrate that the characteristic of an instrument is stable, its recalibration interval may be extended. To facilitate the determination of calibration intervals, laboratories are recommended to plot curves of instrument drifts against time.
For more information for determination of equipment recalibration intervals, please refer to OIML International Document No. 10. The calibration programme should be documented and reviewed regularly. 5.2 Designated officers of the laboratory shall be assigned the responsibility for the calibration of equipment and the management of reference materials. Laboratories should operate a system to alert staff of calibration or verification due dates for all items of equipment and reference materials. There should also be a mechanism to ensure that equipment or reference materials due for recalibrations can be released promptly from routine operation. 5.3 Equipment overdue for calibration should generally be taken out of service immediately. Under exceptional circumstances, the laboratory management may consider temporarily extending the equipment calibration validity for a short period of time. Extension of calibration validity should only be allowed when the equipment calibration history shows that the drift of the instrument is acceptable and in-service verifications and functional checks demonstrate that the instrument is functioning normally in every aspect. Nevertheless, the measurement uncertainty of the instrument may have to be increased according to the drift trend. 5.4 Calibrations should be conducted according to the calibration requirements as explained in 5.1(c). Where an external calibration laboratory or a different section of the same laboratory is contracted to perform the calibration, they should be clearly and unambiguously informed of the calibration requirements. These requirements would generally include the calibration range, the cardinal points, the required calibration uncertainties and the conditions under which calibrations are to be performed. It is recommended that a copy of the documented calibration requirements be provided to the calibration laboratory accompanying the instrument to be calibrated. 5.5 After an instrument is calibrated, the laboratory should assign a staff member to check whether the characteristics of the instrument as shown by the calibration results are still within the acceptable tolerance range. Out of tolerance instruments should be repaired and recalibrated before use. Alternatively, such instruments may be downgraded for less demanding purposes provided that they are appropriately labelled. 5.6 The suitability of the calibration programme and the adequacy of the calibration system will be examined and discussed during assessments.
6.
Address 6.1 Addresses of the various HOKLAS calibration MRA partners and their nominated primary standards institutions can be found from the HKAS website at (http://www.itc.gov.hk/en/quality/hkas/hoklas/agreement.htm).
HKAS Executive Issue Date: 30 November 2005 Implementation Date: 1 June 2006
APPENDIX A
ACCREDITATION BODIES WHICH HAVE MUTUAL AGREEMENTS WITH HOKLAS ON CALIBRATION RECOGNITION
Please refer to the website http://www.itc.gov.hk/en/quality/hkas/hoklas/agreement.htm for up-to-date information.
APPENDIX B
ADDRESSES OF NOMINATED PRIMARY STANDARDS INSTITUTIONS
Please refer to the website http://www.itc.gov.hk/en/doc/quality/hkas/supplementary%20criteria/SC2-AppendixB.pdf for up-to-date information.
APPENDIX C
CALIBRATION AND PERFORMANCE CHECK REQUIREMENTS - GENERAL This Appendix lists the current recommended calibration requirements for specific items of equipment. These are general recommendations applicable to all Test Categories for which a laboratory is accredited. Where specific requirements are given in Appendices D, E, F, G, H, I and J for specific areas of testing or measurement, those requirements should take precedence.
Type of equipment ACCELEROMETERS (i) Reference (ii) Working ACOUSTIC CALIBRATORS Five years (check annually) Two years One year Intercompare every six months Two years Initial (on-commissioning) and after significant repair* Monthly check* Temperature measurement at strategic sites Effectiveness of sterilisation (with biological indicators) Pressure Timer accuracy Heating profiles of typical loads Each use* Effectiveness of sterilization by suitable means such as chemical indicators, temperature and time record Effectiveness of sterilisation (with biological indicators) Temperature controller calibration Timer accuracy Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements
ANEMOMETERS AUTOCLAVES
Each month*
Every 6 months*
Items marked * in the table are those which can be carried out by the staff of a laboratory if it is suitably equipped and the staff is competent to perform such calibrations.
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 10 of 54 Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations Three years Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 Calibrate using calibrated masses. Refer The Calibration of Weights and Balances published by CSIRO
Type of equipment BALANCES and SCALES
or Three years*
Both alternative accompanied by (i) Each weighing*, (ii) Daily*, and (iii) Six months*
(i) (ii)
zero check one-point check using a known mass. (iii) repeatability check.
BAND PASS FILTER SETS BAROMETERS (Fortin)
Two years Five years (cleanness of mercury, vacuum space and one-point) One year
BEAT FREQUENCY OSCILLATORS CALIBRATION BATHS AND FURNACES CALIBRATION UNIT FOR AUDIO-FREQUENCY VOLTMETERS
Initial complete temperature survey. Check temperature distribution at one temperature every five years Check annually. Calibrate the ac/dc transfer error of thermal element and multiplier every five years One year (where operating speed specified)* Tachometer (mechanical stroboscope or light cell type) Temperature calibration (where applicable)
CENTRIFUGES
DENSITY BOTTLES, PYCNOMETERS DENSITY METERS
One year*
AS 2378; BS 733 App A; IP 190
Initial and whenever test temperature is changed, thereafter* One week checks with air and double distilled water* Two years or less, depending on use*
ASTM D4052
DIAL GAUGES
AS 2103; BS 907
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 11 of 54 Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements Frequent examination for damage. Full dimensional check whenever resharpened
Type of equipment DIES AND CUTTERS For preparation of test specimens such as dumb-bell rubber specimens
EXTENSOMETERS (a) Level and mirror types (b) Micrometer screw types (c) Dial indicator types Five years Five years Two years AS 1545 Grade D (for proof stress tests load-extension curves for pre-stressing wires) AS 1545 Grade B (for modulus of elasticity determinations) (BS EN 10002-4)
(d) Recording types with electrical Two years output FLOWMETERS (a) Rotameters (Reference) High flow, i.e. greater than 1 L/min Low flow, i.e. less than 1 L/min (b) Rotameters (Working) (c) Orifice plates, Venturi nozzles
Two years* Two years*
ASTMD3195 Soap bubble flowmeter
Each time on use* Initial
Soap bubble flowmeter BS 1042: Section 1.2: 1989 ISO 5167-1: 1991 ISO 9300: 1990 Visual inspect tip and other parts for damage, wear or contamination ASTM D1071 Check dimensional compliance with BS 1402 Sec. 2.1 Annex A Inspect tip for damage, blockage, etc., as requested by BS 1042 Sec. 2.1
Six months*
(d) (e)
Wet test meters Anemometers
One year* Two years
(f)
Pitot tubes
Initial* On use*
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 12 of 54 Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements AS 2193 BS 1610: Part 1 BS 1610: Part 3 BS 5214 (rubbers and plastics only) EN 10002-2
Type of equipment FORCE TESTING MACHINES (tension, compression, universal) TYPE 1 - Mechanical Force Measuring Systems (a) Dead weight (b) Knife edge, lever and steelyard (c) Pendulum dynamometer (d) Elastic dynamometer (e.g. spring, ring with dial gauge) Note: Chain testing and similar machines in frequent use TYPE 2 - Hydraulic or Pneumatic Force Measuring Systems (a) Mechanical system incorporating a pneumatic or a hydraulic link, e.g., proportional cylinder (b) Bourdon tube or diaphragm pressure gauge as force indicator (c) Type (b) fitted also with a master gauge which can be disconnected during normal testing (d) Bourdon tube or diaphragm gauge used only as a null detector for a mechanical system (e) Bourdon tube with electrical transducer TYPE 3 - Electrical Force Measuring Systems FREQUENCY ANALYSERS (Acoustic Measurements) FREQUENCY RESPONSE TRACERS (Acoustic Measurements) FREQUENCY STANDARDS (a) For acoustic measurements (b) For time and frequency measurements
Five years Five years Two years Two years
One year
Two years
Six months
One year (plus frequent checks by user of working gauge against master gauge) Two years
Two years
Two years
Five years
Check annually
Two years One year
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 13 of 54 Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations One Year* Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements BS 4309, AS 2853 Effectiveness of sterilisation. (Regular checks with biological indicators at representative locations in typical loads)*
Type of equipment FURNACES For use at specified temperatures GAS STERILISERS
GAUGE BLOCKS (a) Used as reference standards (b) Used as working equipment HARDNESS TESTERS FOR METALS (a) Brinell, Vickers and Rockwell machines including portable testers (b) Portable Brinell microscopes (c) Diamond indenters HARDNESS TESTERS FOR PLASTICS AND EBONITE (a) Dead weight testers for plastics (b) Meters (durometer) for rubber HYDROMETERS (a) Reference (b) Working - glass Initial One year against reference or with freshly prepared solutions of known density* Six months* AS 2026; IP 160; ASTM E126 Three years Frequent checks by user using reference hardness blocks ISO 48 : 1994 Method N, H, L & M ISO 7619 : 1997 Four years Two years* (See Note 1 at end of this Appendix) One year (partial) Three years (complete) One year (with calibrated graticule) One year (inspection) * Routine check by user each day for tester in use. AS 1816 (Brinell) AS 1817 (Vickers) AS 1815 (Rockwell) BS 4311: Parts 1, 2 & 3
- metal HYGROMETERS
ISO R649
(a) with electric impedance sensor Two years (b) with chilled mirror sensor Six years IMPACT TESTING MACHINES (Pendulum type) (a) Charpy, Izod and Universal testers for metals (b) Charpy and Izod testers for plastics (c) Notching tools AS 1544.4; BS 131 AS 1146.3 Check regularly and whenever reground
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 14 of 54 Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations 5 years. Check annually Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements
Type of equipment IMPEDANCE MATCHING NETWORKS (Acoustics measurements) INCUBATORS and CONSTANT TEMPERATURE CHAMBER for BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND
Every six months against reference thermometer* Constant daily monitoring of temperature variation during testing*
Maximum/minimum thermometers should also be used to ensure temperature stays within range during testing.
LENGTH MEASURING DEVICES (a) Reference steel rules (b) Working rules and vernier callipers Initial Monthly or less depending on use* (zero and general condition) For making measurements which will not affect test results, rules and vernier callipers from reputable manufacturers may be used without calibration Check against length standard such as a micrometer
LINEAR VARIABLE DIFFERENTIAL TRANSDUCERS (LVDTS) MANOMETERS (a) Reference (b) Working MICROMETERS
Daily or whenever used* Two years* (complete calibration)
Ten years Three years* One month (zero, one point and condition of anvils)* Check every three months. Calibrate annually or when 1 dB change is detected, whichever is the sooner. Check response annually
Check fluid every three years Check against reference Against gauge blocks. See also AS 2102; BS 870 and BS 959
MICROPHONES (LS1P or LS2P)
MICROPHONE AMPLIFIERS
NEUTRAL DENSITY FILTERS Ten years
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 15 of 54 Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements
Type of equipment OVENS (Temperature of load space

should be monitored by appropriate temperature sensor throughout use)
(a) Ageing
Five years (temperature variation, recovery time, rate of ventilation) Three years (temperature variation and evaporation rate in working space)* Five years (temperature variation, evaporation rate, pressure in working space)* Five years BS 2648, AS 2853
(b) Drying
(c) Vacuum
AS 2853 and AS 1289.0
PENETRATION CONES AND NEEDLES
ASTM D217; IP 50; ASTM D5; ASTM D1321. Visually inspect needle tips prior to use.
PHOTOCELLS
Check linearity of response every six months. Check spectral response annually with colour filters; calibrate every five years or when apparent filter transmittances change significantly.
PHOTOMETRIC TEST PLATE Five years For luminance measurements PRESSURE AND VACUUM GAUGES (a) Test gauges for calibration of working gauges (b) Working gauges subject to shock loading (c) Working gauges not subject to shock loading PRESSURE GAUGE TESTERS (a) Dead weight (b) Manometers Ten years Ten years One year Six months or less depending on use* One year* AS 1349; BS 1780: Part 2
Type of equipment PROVING DEVICES FOR CALIBRATION OF FORCE TESTING MACHINES TYPE 1 Elastic devices (a) Dial gauge for deflection (b) Micrometer screw for deflection measurement (mechanical or optical indication) (c) Electrical deflection measurement TYPE 2 - Proving levers TYPE 3 - Weights
Two years Five years
Two years
Five years Ten years AS 2001.1 Appendix C
PSYCHROMETERS, ASSMANN Ten years (complete) Six months (compare thermometers HYGROMETERS and SLING at room temperature with wick TYPE PSYCHROMETERS dry)* PYRHELIOMETERS PYROMETERS (a) Reference (b) Working QUARTZ CONTROL PLATES RADIOMETERS REFERENCE BALLASTS REFERENCE GLASS FILTERS (a) Spectrophotometry (b) Colorimetry (d) Luminous transmittance REFRACTIVE INDEX STANDARDS (a) Liquid (b) Solid Five years 10 measurements or 10 years, whichever is the sooner. Five years Five years Five years Three years Six months* Ten years Calibrate after one hundred tests Five years Five years
BS 1041: Part 5
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 17 of 54 Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations Six months Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements Sieves should comply with the Grade B requirements of AS 1152 unless the test method specifies otherwise. Sieves supplied with a record card as prescribed in BS 410 are accepted as complying with AS 1152 requirements. (See Appendix B, AS 1152). Laboratories requiring more than one set of sieves should have a reference set meeting the above requirements and one or more working sets. Working sieves should be given a performance check against the reference set using material typical of the samples normally subjected to sieve analysis in the laboratory.
Type of equipment SIEVES
SOUND LEVEL METERS
One year Check every three months* Five years
SOUND POWER SOURCES
STANDARD LAMPS Luminous flux, luminous intensity, Five years or after each 20-hour illuminance, spectral radiance, period of burning spectral irradiance STOPWATCHES (timers) Three months* Comparisons against time and frequency broadcasts from short-wave stations such as JJY (Japan) at 2.5, 5, 8, 10, and 15 MHz for at least ten minutes. Comparisons against timing signals broadcasted by Radio Television Hong Kong is also acceptable.
TACHOMETERS (a) Reference (b) Working TAPE RECORDERS (for Acoustic Measurements) Five years One year* Five years Check annually* BS 3403
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 18 of 54 Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations One week against calibrated hygrometer or psychrometer when used to determine actual RH and temperature* One month against calibrated hygrometer or psychrometer when used only as indicator of RH and temperature variations* Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements AS 2001.1 Appendices C & D
Type of equipment THERMOHYGROGRAPHS
THERMOCOUPLES (a) Reference (Preferably noble metal type) (b) Working Three years (complete) Six months (one-point)* In general, same as for reference thermocouples. Working thermocouples subject to frequent stress and strain should be checked more frequently depending on their physical condition and the inhomogeneity effect. BS 1041: Part 4; BS EN 60584-1; ASTM E220; ASTM E230 Thermocouples used in high temperatures have definite life spans that must be taken into consideration.
THERMOMETERS (a) Liquid-in-glass (1) Reference (2) Working
Ten years (complete) Six months (zero-point)* Initial check at sufficient points to cover the expected working range followed by single-point checks at six-monthly intervals* Three years (complete) Six months (one-point)* Ten years (complete) Check ice-point before use or at least every 6 months Five years (resistance ratios)
NML Technical Papers No. 1 and 5; ASTM E77 Check against a calibrated reference thermometer; NML Technical Papers No. 1 and 5; IANZ Technical Guide No. 3 NML Technical Paper No. 5
(b) Electronic (c) Platinum resistance
(d) A.C. resistance bridge THICKNESS GAUGES (for compressible materials)
Two years
Dial gauge, dimensions and pressure of plunger base
VELOCITY TRANSDUCERS
Calibrate sensitivity and frequency response every two years. Check every six months*
Type of equipment VISCOMETERS (a) U-tube (1) Reference (2) Working (b) Others (1) Brookfield
Ten years (against standard oils) * Two years (using quality oil against reference tubes or standard oils)* Two years (using standard oils) plus one-months checks using manufacturers oils, covering the normal range of operation of the instrument* Three months (using standard oils)* One year (using standard oils)*
ASTM D2162; BS 4708 ASTM D2162/D445; IP 71
ASTM D2556
(2) Ferranti (3) Zahn VOLUMETRIC APPARATUS
Initial (on commissioning)* (a) Volumetric glassware (pipettes, burettes, volumetric flasks, distillation receivers) when used for tests where the error contribution from glassware to the overall accuracy required is significant or where methods specify glassware meeting nominated standards. (b) Specialised glassware (water traps, sulphonation flasks, centrifuge tubes, etc.) (c) Piston operated volumetric apparatus (micropipettes) Initial*
AS 2162.1; BS 1797; BS 6696; ISO 4787
AS 2162.1; BS 1797
Initial* 3 months*
Check volume delivered. For adjustable devices check volume delivered at several settings (refer to AS 2162.2, ISO 8655 Parts 1-6)
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 20 of 54 Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations Five years initial; Ten years subsequent Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements ASTM E617
Type of equipment WEIGHTS (a) Reference weights of integral construction, stainless steel or nickel chromium alloy (b) Working weights, Class B, stainless steel or nickel chromium alloy
Three years*
ASTM E617
(c) Working weights, Class B, not One year* stainless steel or nickel chromium alloy Note: weights used for routine calibration of balance are considered working weights.
NOTE 1 - ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR HARDNESS TESTING ON METALS (1) Laboratories shall carry out a performance check test at the start of each day on which hardness tests are to be performed. Hardness blocks with assigned values from established block manufacturers (such as Vickers, Avery, Wilson and Yamamoto) may be used. The check should be carried out using forces close to those involved in the tests to be conducted on that day. So far as is practicable, the hardness values should also match those involved on that day. Laboratories shall have an adequate range of blocks to cover the range of hardness and the forces normally encountered. Laboratories are encouraged to have an accredited metrology laboratory do a limited calibration on their blocks at the forces applied in the laboratory but which are not included in their original calibration, but it is recognised that in practice there will be occasions when a laboratory has to use a force for which the block has not been calibrated. For Vickers and Rockwell hardness tests, laboratories may use uncalibrated indenters, provided those indenters have been checked by performance tests on hardness blocks with assigned values and by inspection at a magnification of a least 50x.
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
APPENDIX D
CALIBRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC MEASURING EQUIPMENT The following table sets out recommended maximum periods between successive calibrations for a number of reference standards and measuring instruments. It must be stressed that these periods are generally considered to be the maximum appropriate in each case providing that the other criteria as specified below are met : that the equipment is of good quality and of proven adequate stability, and that the laboratory has both the equipment capability and staff expertise to perform adequate internal checks, and that if any suspicion or indication of overloading or mishandling arises, the equipment will be checked immediately and thereafter at fairly frequent intervals until it can be shown that stability has not been impaired.
Where the above criteria cannot be met, appropriately shorter intervals may be specified. The nominal maximum period may be extended in special cases where the laboratory has demonstrated exceptional self-checking capability or successful participation in proficiency testing programmes involving portable standards.
Type of equipment ATTENUATORS BRIDGES Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations Three years (frequency response) Five years (full calibration) Check against laboratory standard annually Five years Intercompare annually One year Five years Intercompare annually Five years Intercompare every six months, or more frequently as required Ten years
CAPACITORS
DIGITAL METERS INDUCTORS
INSTRUMENTS, INDICATING AND RECORDING INSTRUMENT and RATIO TRANSFORMERS INSTRUMENT TRANSFORMER TEST SETS
Five years (full calibration)
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 22 of 54 Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations Five years Five years Intercompare annually Three years
Type of equipment POTENTIOMETERS RESISTORS
RF POWER MEASURING EQUIPMENT
SIGNAL GENERATORS
One year (frequency accuracy, output level and attenuator ratio) Two years Intercompare at least six-monthly Calibration intervals dependent on equipment frequency, type and accuracy required. This may be as frequently as daily if the highest possible performance is required. Eight years Intercompare immediately after calibration and then every four years Ten years
STANDARD CELLS
TIME, TIME INTERVAL and FREQUENCY STANDARDS
TRANSFER STANDARDS, AC-DC
VOLTAGE CALIBRATING TRANSFORMERS VOLT RATIO BOXES
Five years Intercompare annually Two years Intercompare every three months One year with regular intercomparisons - interval to be based on history of performance
WATTHOUR METERS (ELECTRO-MECHANICAL) WATTMETERS AND WATTHOUR METERS (ELECTRONIC)
APPENDIX E
CALIBRATION INSTRUMENTS REQUIREMENTS FOR ENGINEERING METROLOGY
The following table sets out the maximum recommended period between initial calibration and the first recalibration, and the maximum period between subsequent recalibrations provided that the first two calibrations indicate that the item is stable. The recalibration interval for each specific item will be examined during the assessments of the laboratory. Account will be taken of factors such as general condition and frequency of use.
Item ANGLE GAUGES (a) reference (b) working DIVIDING HEADS GAUGE BLOCKS (a) reference (b) working HEIGHT SETTING MICROMETERS AND RISER BLOCKS LENGTH BARS (a) reference (b) working LEVELS (precision) LINEAR (precision) OPTICAL FLATS OPTICAL PARALLELS PRECISION POLYGONS ROLLERS AND BALLS ROUNDNESS STANDARDS ROUGHNESS STANDARDS SCREW CHECK GAUGES PLUGS FOR RING Maximum period between initial calibration and the first recalibration (years) 4 2 5 Maximum period between subsequent recalibrations (years) 8 4 8
4 2 3
8 4 3
4 2 4 5 3 3 5 4 5 4 3
8 4 4 10 6 6 10 8 10 4 6
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 24 of 54 Maximum period between initial calibration and the first recalibration (years) 3 3 3 Maximum period between subsequent recalibrations (years) 6 6 6
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2 4 3 4 4 2
5 8 5 8 6 5
THREAD MEASUREMENT CYLINDERS THREAD MEASUREMENT VEE PIECES
APPENDIX F
CALIBRATION AND PERFORMANCE CHECKS REQUIREMENTS ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTS FOR CHEMICAL TESTING 1. Introduction FOR
1.1 Analytical instruments used in chemical testing are frequently calibrated by comparative techniques, that is, the response signals of the instrument are related to the concentrations or amounts of the analyte through the use of reference materials. Many types of analytical instruments require calibration before use and calibration thus forms an integral part of the analytical procedures. 1.2 Correct use combined with proper calibration may not necessarily ensure an instrument is performing adequately. Where appropriate, periodic checks on the performance characteristics should be carried out. These instrument performance characteristics include, for example, response, stability and linearity of sources, sensors and detectors, the separation efficiency of chromatographic systems, the alignment and wavelength accuracy of spectrometers, etc. The purpose of these checks is to verify the performance of the instruments against the specified requirements of the tests for which the instruments are being used. 1.3 This Appendix sets out specific calibration and performance checks requirements for analytical instruments used for chemical testing. Laboratories should refer to Sections 5.5 and 5.6 of HOKLAS 003 and other sections of this supplementary criteria for general requirements on calibration of equipment. Equipment in common with other testing fields are listed in Appendix C. 1.4 The laboratory should document and implement a calibration and/or performance checks programme appropriate to the circumstances involved. The performance characteristics to be checked as well as the acceptance criteria for and frequency of checks should be based on the requirements of the tests concerned taking into consideration the recommendations given in Table 1 and factors given in clause 3.1 of this appendix. It is the responsibility of the laboratory to demonstrate that the programme is suitable for the circumstances involved. 1.5 Since standard practice for operation of analytical instruments are generally unavailable or highly specific to a particular application, the laboratory shall document its practice for use of analytical instruments. This should include, as appropriate, a description of the operation of the instrument, procedures and acceptance criteria for calibration and performance checks, frequency of use and nature of quality control samples, and maintenance procedures. 1.6 Calibration and performance checks can normally be conducted by the staff of a laboratory. The laboratory should, however, ensure that sufficient reference materials and required equipment are available, and the persons involved should possess the
required skills, experience and training. 1.7 The laboratory shall ensure that all calibration and/or verification of analytical instruments are traceable to national or international standards of measurement or to reference materials produced by competent producers (see HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No. 1).
2.
Calibration
2.1 Normally, either the manufacturers of the instruments and/or the test standards themselves specify the calibration procedures and requirements. These instructions should be followed, if available. In some cases, check samples are used during analyses to confirm the validity of the calibration. Re-calibration of instruments should be carried out when such checking procedure indicates that previous calibrations are no longer valid. 2.2 Acceptance criteria for calibration and criteria for re-calibration should be based on the test standards, if available, or determined by the requirements of the tests concerned. These criteria shall be documented and strictly adhered to. 2.3 Acceptance criteria for calibration should include a criterion for the acceptability of the calibration function and, when applicable, a criterion for the performance of instruments. An example of the former criterion is correlation coefficient of a linear calibration graph whilst the latter may include, for example, the slope of the calibration graph or the magnitude of the detector response at a specific level of analyte. The latter instrument performance check (IPC) during calibration should not be confused with that described in Clause 3 below. This IPC should be regarded as a routine start-up check on the usability of instruments as distinguished from the verification of equipment against requirements of tests.
3.
Performance check
3.1 It is inappropriate to specify a rigid frequency for performance checks since the frequency depends on a number of factors including :type of equipment; manufacturers recommendation; trend data obtained from previous performance checks records; recorded history of maintenance and servicing; extent and severity of use; tendency to wear and drift; frequency of cross-checking against other reference standards; environmental conditions (temperature, humidity, vibration, etc.); accuracy and permissible limits of errors. 3.2 Acceptance criteria for performance checks should be based on the requirements of test
standards, if available, taking into consideration recommendations given by the manufacturers of the instruments. Test standards may sometimes explicitly state the acceptance criteria for various performance characteristics but, frequently, such acceptance criteria have to be derived from the requirements of test standards. For instance, the detection limits of an instrument may have to be derived from the specification limits of the standards. 3.3 Instruments shall be taken out of service when results of performance checks fall outside the acceptance criteria. Suitable corrective measures and servicing should be taken when results of performance checks indicate that there is a system degeneration. An instrument should not be put back into service unless subsequent checks indicate that its performance fulfils the acceptance criteria. 3.4 The performance characteristics to be checked depends on the type of the instrument. Table 1 lists those performance characteristics of common analytical instruments that require to be checked.
4.
Calibration and Performance Check Frequency
4.1 Table 1 sets out the normal frequencies for calibrations and performance checks of common analytical instruments. The frequencies, when given, are recommended maximum periods. They serve as a starting point for initial selection of re-calibration/performance checks intervals. 4.2 Intervals of calibration/performance checks should be reviewed regularly and adjustments of these intervals may be made based on experience. However, any revision of frequency shall be justified (e.g. changes of usage, environment, required accuracy, etc.). The guidelines given in OIML International Document No 10 for the determination of recalibration period should be followed. 4.3 Test standards may sometimes specify a shorter calibration/performance check intervals than that listed in Table 1. In such cases, the frequency recommended by the test standards shall be followed. In addition, if major mechanical or electronic maintenance is carried out, the appropriate checks should be conducted when the instrument is re-commissioned.
Table 1 Calibration and Performance Checks Requirements for Analytical Instruments

Type of equipment BOMB CALORIMETERS Recommended period between successive calibrations 6 months or after any significant part of the system has been changed Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements Determine the effective heat capacity using certified benzoic acid. Refer to ISO1928. Determine cell constant using potassium chloride standard solutions appropriate to each desired measuring range. Refer to ISO 7888/OIML R56 & 68. Calibrate at zero and a value near saturation. Check linearity. Refer to ISO 5814.
CONDUCTIVITY METERS
6 months
DISSOLVED OXYGEN METERS
Calibrate before use Check linearity before using the instrument for routine purposes and monthly thereafter Calibrate on use Check performance for new electrodes, and once every 2 weeks thereafter
pH METERS
Calibrate the instrument with two standard buffers on use, appropriate to the anticipated pH of the sample being measured. Check performance characteristics such as liquid junction error, shift on stirring and noise. Refer to ISO 10523. Calibrate the apparatus using formazine standard solutions. At least five points with each measuring range should be used for plotting the calibration graph. Refer to ISO 7027.
TURBIDIMETERS
Calibrate on use
CHROMATOGRAPHS
Calibrate on use. Check performance yearly
(a) Gas chromatographs check the following, as appropriate: i. Overall system checks, precision of repeat sample injections, carry-over; ii. Column performance (capacity, resolution, retention); iii. Detector performance (detection limit and linearity); iv. System heating/ thermostatting (accuracy, precision, stability, ramping characteristics); v. Autosampler (accuracy and precision of time routines). Refer to OIML R82/83/113
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 29 of 54 Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements (b) Liquid chromatographs check the following, as appropriate : i. Overall system performance; ii. Detector sensitivity; iii Mobile phase delivery system (precision, accuracy, pulse-free) Refer to OIML R112. (a) UV/Visible - Check wavelength accuracy, stray radiation, absorbance accuracy and zero absorbance line flatness. Refer to AS3753. (b) Infra-red - Check wavenumber accuracy, wavenumber reproducibility and beam balance. Refer to ASTM E932. (c) Atomic Absorption - Check precision, sensitivity and detection limit of metals of interest. Refer to OIML R100. (d) Atomic Emission using arc/spark discharge - Check precision and background equivalent concentration. Refer to AS 2883. (e) Inductively Coupled Plasma Atomic Emission - Check repeatability, background equivalent concentration and detection limit. Refer to AS3641.2/OIML R116. (f) X- Ray Fluorescence - Check precision, counter resolution, dead time. Refer to AS2563/OIML 123
Type of equipment CHROMATOGRAPHS (contd)
Recommended period between successive calibrations Calibrate on use. Check performance yearly
SPECTROMETERS AND SPECTROPHOTOMETER
Calibrate on use. Check performance yearly
Annex I (Informative) Bibliography

Part 1 General Principles of Equipment Calibration Laboratory staff responsible for equipment calibration and verification are strongly advised to consult the following references. 1. CITAC/EURACHEM Guide 1 International Guide to Quality in Analytical Chemistry. An Aid to Accreditation. ISO 10012 Measurement management systems - requirements for measurement process and measuring equipment. ISO Guide 32 Calibration in analytical chemistry and use of certified reference materials. ISO Guide 33 Uses of certified reference materials. ISO/TR 13530 Water quality - Guide to analytical quality control for water analysis.
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Part 2 Recommended Practices for Specific Equipment The following references contain description of the operation, calibration and/or performance check procedures. Operation staff of laboratories are strongly advised to familiarize themselves with these references.
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UV/Visible Spectrophotometers AS 3753 Recommended practice for chemical analysis by ultraviolet/visible spectrophotometry. ASTM E131 Standard terminology relating to molecular spectroscopy ASTM E169 Standard practices for general techniques of ultraviolet quantitative analysis ASTM E275 Standard practice for describing and measuring performance of ultraviolet, visible and near-infrared spectrophotometers ASTM E925 Standard practice for monitoring the calibration of ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometer whose spectral slit width does not exceed 2 nm ASTM E958 Standard practice for measuring practical spectral bandwidth of ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometers.
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Infra-red Spectrophotometers ASTM E168 Standard practice for general techniques of infrared quantitative analysis ASTM E275 Standard practice for describing and measuring performance of ultraviolet, visible and near-infrared spectrophotometers ASTM E932 Standard practice for describing and measuring performance of dispersive infrared spectrophotometers
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Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometers AS 2134 Recommended practice for chemical analysis by atomic absorption spectrometry: AS 2134.1 Flame atomic absorption spectrometry, AS 2134.2 Graphite furnace spectrometry and AS 2134.3 Vapour generation AAS AS 3550.6 Determination of filtrable calcium - Flame atomic absorption spectrometric method
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ASTM E1184 Standard practice for electrothermal (graphite furnace) atomic absorption analysis APHA 3111 Metals by flame atomic absorption spectrometry APHA 3112 Metals by cold-vapour atomic absorption spectrometry APHA 3113 Metals by electrothermal atomic absorption spectrometry APHA 3114 Arsenic and selenium by hydride spectrometry generation/atomic absorption
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Atomic Emission and X-Ray Fluorescence AS 1502 Glossary of terms used in X-ray spectroscopy AS 2563 Wavelength dispersive X-ray fluorescence spectrometers - determination of precision AS 2883 Analysis of metals - Procedures for the setting up, calibration and standardization of atomic emission spectrometers using arc/spark discharge AS 3641.1 Recommended practice for atomic emission spectrometric analysis Part 1 Principles and techniques ASTM E135 Standard terminology relating to analytical chemistry for metals, ores and related materials ASTM E158 Standard practice for fundamental calculations to convert intensities into concentrations in optical emission spectroscopy analysis ASTM D305 Standard establishing and controlling spectrochemical analytical curves ASTM E826 Standard practice for testing homogeneity of materials for the development of reference materials
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Inductively Coupled Plasma AS 3641.2 Recommended practice for atomic emission spectrometric analysis Part 2 Inductively coupled plasma excitation APHA 3120 Metals by plasma emission spectroscopy using inductively coupled plasma source
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Gas and liquid chromatographs AS 3741 Recommended practice for chemical analysis by ion-chromatography ASTM D1945 Standard test method for analysis of natural gas by gas chromatography ASTM D4626 Standard practice for calculation of GC response factors ASTM E260 Standard practice for packed column chromatography ASTM E355 Standard practice for gas chromatography terms and relationships ASTM E516 Standard practice for testing thermal conductivity detectors used in gas chromatography ASTM E594 Standard practice for testing flame ionization detectors used in gas or super critical fluid chromatography ASTM E682 Standard practice for liquid chromatography terms and relationships ASTM E685 Standard practice for use of fixed wavelength photometric detectors used in LC
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10. ASTM E697 Standard practice guide for use of EC detectors in gas chromatography 11. ASTM E840 Standard practice guide for use of FP detectors in gas chromatography 12. ASTM E958 Standard practice for measuring spectral bandwidth of UV/Vis spectrophotometers 13. ASTM E1151 Standard practice for ion chromatography terms and relationships
APPENDIX G
CALIBRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS TESTING EQUIPMENT This appendix lists the items of equipment and their calibration requirements within the Construction Materials Test Category in the test areas covering aggregates, bituminous materials, concrete and steel. Specific calibration requirements for other test areas are included in other Supplementary Criteria listed as follows: Supplementary Criteria No. 15 for non-destructive tests of welding Supplementary Criteria No. 16 for foundation testing Supplementary Criteria No. 17 for building components and related testing Supplementary Criteria No. 18 for ground investigation testing and sampling Supplementary Criteria No. 19 for soil and rock testing For construction materials testing equipment, the criteria in this appendix should be read first over any other appendices in this supplementary criteria. Where conflicting criteria exist, the requirements of this appendix shall take precedence. The calibration periods listed here are the maximum acceptable, and shorter time periods may be required due to frequency of use and storage conditions.
Environment General policy on environment is covered under section 5.3 of HOKLAS 003. In addition to the comments therein it is possible for an accreditation to be granted for tests conducted under more than one set of environmental conditions provided that these are : In accordance with the standard concerned and The test report indicates clearly which criteria have been adopted.
Equipment Criteria are contained elsewhere in this Supplementary Criteria in respect of other items under different Test Categories. Several of the construction materials standards do however contain details of items of equipment peculiar to the test method concerned. Calibration and maintenance of these items should generally satisfy one of the following :-
Where the standard concerned gives a calibration procedure, this procedure shall be followed and the maximum period between successive calibrations shall be that specified in the standard. Where no calibration procedure is given in the standard but tolerances on dimensions or mass are provided, a check against the specified values shall be made and recorded at least once every 12 months unless a calibration interval is given in the standard. Equipment for which no detailed criteria or tolerances are given should be regularly inspected.
Solutions There are many instances where solutions are required in connection with both the physical and chemical testing of materials. It is not practical to give detailed guidance on the storage and shelf life of these but laboratories involved should either; Make up fresh solutions as and when required, where the standard concerned gives a calibration procedure but without a calibration interval, the calibration interval shall be 6 months, or Initiate a programme for ascertaining the shelf life of the solutions concerned.
In the case of distillation and/or de-ionizing of water, the equipment concerned should be checked for satisfactory performance at least once every 6 months.
Reference Materials Reference materials called up in standards shall be obtained from the sources stated in the standard and stored in the prescribed manner. Specific HOKLAS policy on reference materials is covered under clause 5.6.H (f) of HOKLAS 003.
Specific HOKLAS Calibration Criteria The following table sets out the maximum periods between successive calibrations for equipment to be used in connection with testing of aggregates, bituminous materials, concrete, steel, and soils within the Construction Materials Test Category. Specific HOKLAS policy for calibration is covered under section 5.6 and 5.6.H of HOKLAS 003.
Type of equipment BALANCE (Reference)
Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations 2 years
Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003. Repeatability check using reference masses of higher grades. One-point check using reference masses to balance capacity Calibrate using reference masses in accordance with the national standard method or other equivalent standards. Repeatability check using reference masses in accordance with a standard method. Adjust the balance and carry out a full calibration if the required testing accuracy is exceeded. One-point check using a known mass at or close to a frequently encountered value or the balance capacity for a specified range. Zero check after tare.
6 months
1 month
BALANCE (Working)
(a) 3 years or immediately following servicing
(b) 6 months
(c) Daily before use
(d) Each weighing CALLIPERS (Vernier or digital readout) (Accuracy equal to and better than 0.01mm) 2 years
By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 Calibrate using reference gauge blocks or callipers checker. A sufficient number of readings shall be taken covering the expected working range. Callipers from reputable manufacturers may be used. Zero check.
(Accuracy between 1 mm and 0.01mm)
1 year
(Accuracy not better than 1mm) Initial only
Callipers of any accuracies
Before use
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 37 of 54 Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements
Type of equipment DIAL GAUGE (Accuracy equal to and better than 0.01mm)
Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations
1 year
By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 Calibrate using reference gauge blocks or a micrometer type calibrator for compliance with BS907 or AS2103.
(Accuracy not better than 0.01mm)
1 year
LINEAR DISPLACEMENT MEASURING DEVICE (LVDT, digimatic gauge, Demec gauge or any other transducer types) (Accuracy equal to and better than 0.01mm) 1 year By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 One-point check using gauge block. Calibrate the measuring device together with the same readout unit as is used for test using reference gauge blocks or a micrometer type calibrator. The readout unit can be an electrical display unit, digital display unit or data logging system. One-point check using gauge block. Calibrate using reference balance.
Before use (Accuracy not better than 0.01mm) 1 year
Before use MASS (Working-hanger weights) MICROMETER (Accuracy equal to and better than 0.01mm) 2 years 1 year
By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 Calibrate using reference gauge blocks. A sufficient number of readings shall be taken covering the expected working range. Zero Check.
(Accuracy not better than 0.01mm)
1 year
Micrometer of any accuracies
Before Use
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 38 of 54 Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements Check temperature variation in working space using different reference thermocouples at the same time and also check evaporation rate for compliance with the requirements of AS 2853 and AS 1289 or other relevant standard methods. Check temperature at centre of usable oven space inside an empty oven using a reference thermocouple. Ten readings shall be taken at 3-minute intervals with the oven set at the working temperature range.
Type of equipment OVEN
Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations (a) 3 years or immediately following servicing or each change in temperature setting
(b) 6 months
PRESSURE GAUGE CALIBRATOR (Reference standard) Dead weight tester 5 years By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003
Manometer
5 years
PRESSURE GAUGE (Reference) (Electrical transducer type) PRESSURE GAUGE (Working gauge) Bourdon tube or hydraulic type
2 years
1 year
By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 Check against reference length standard with a higher accuracy. Check at a minimum of 5 points over the entire length.
Transducers types
1 year
RULE
2 years
Type of equipment SIEVE
(Reference woven wire cloth Initial only sieves, for performance checking of test sieves)
Sieves with recognized manufacturers certificates which certify conformance with BS410: 1986 shall be used. Reference sieves shall be downgraded to test sieves after 30 passes. Check aperture and bridge width using calibrated callipers, optical projection, or other appropriate devices in accordance with BS410 : 1986. Check aperture using optical projection or other appropriate equipment in accordance with BS410 : 1986. Alternatively, check performance of apertures using certified reference samples or performance check samples with reference sieves in accordance with BS 812:Part 100: 1990 or BS 1377:Part 1:1990. Sieves with manufacturers certificates which certify conformance with BS410:1986 may be used directly without initial checking. By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 One-point check, at ice point or some other appropriate temperature.
(Perforated plate test sieves apertures larger than or equal to 4mm)
300 passes but not exceeding 6 months
(Woven wire cloth test sieves apertures less than 4mm)
300 passes but not exceeding 6 months
THERMOCOUPLE (for checking ovens)
3 years
6 months
THERMOMETER (Mercury-in-glass) (Accuracy equal to and better than 0.5C) 5 years By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 One-point check, at ice point or some other appropriate temperature. Calibrate over the expected working range using a reference thermometer and suitable calibration bath. One-point check, at ice point or some other appropriate temperature.
6 months
(Accuracy not better than 0.5C) 5 years
6 months
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 40 of 54 Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 One-point check, at ice point or some other appropriate temperature.
Type of equipment
THERMOMETER (Electronic, digital and platinum 3 years resistance)
6 months
TIME MEASURING DEVICE (a) Accuracy equal to or better than 0.5 second 1 year Calibrate against reference time standard in accordance with relevant calibration standard. Check against time given by radio time (RTHK) signal for at least half an hour.
(b) Accuracy not better than 0.5 second
3 months
VACUUM GAUGE (a) Mechanical or hydraulic 2 years By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 Check by weighing the amount of distilled water that the vessel contains or delivers at a measured temperature, applying any temperature corrections necessary using the Tables in BS1797:1987. The mass of water shall be determined to within 0.01%. The checking shall be repeated a sufficient number of times to obtain the average volume. Where a vessel is to be used at a particular graduation mark only, checking may be limited to that mark but the vessel must be labelled to indicate clearly the limited checking.
(b) Transducer
1 year
VOLUMETRIC GLASSWARE (burettes, pipettes, volumetric flasks including measuring cylinders)
Initial only
AGGREGATES ABRASION MACHINE 1 year Check dimensions of moulds, trays and plates; speed of rotation of machine and mass of weights in accordance with BS 812:Part 113: 1990
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 41 of 54 Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements Check rate of flow of flowmeter, rotational speed of rad wheel, planes of rotation of tyred and road wheels, free force of rubber wheels, and rubber tyred and road wheel dimensions in accordance with BS 812:Part 114:1990. Check with calibrated callipers or micrometer Check dimensions and mass of rubber slider in accordance with BS 812:Part 114:1990. Check specimen contact angle of rubber slider and verticality of column in accordance with BS 812:Part 114:1990. Check dimensions of cylindrical steel cup and metal hammer, mass of circular metal base and metal hammer, and fall of hammer in accordance with BS 812:Part 112: 1990. Check with calibrated callipers or micrometer.
Type of equipment ACCELERATED POLISHING MACHINE
Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations 1 year
ELONGATION GAUGE
1 year
FRICTION TESTER
1 year
Before use
IMPACT TESTING DEVICE 1 year
THICKNESS GAUGE (for determination of flakiness index)
1 year
BITUMINOUS MATERIALS CENTRIFUGE (for extraction of binder)
1 year
Check the operating speeds using a calibrated tachometer
TACHOMETER
5 years
By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003
MARSHALL TESTING MACHINE (a) Stability load measurement 6 months By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 in accordance with BS 1610 or BS EN 10002 or other equivalent standards. Refer to previous section on dial gauge or linear displacement measuring device.
(b) Flow displacement measurement
1 year
Type of equipment
CONCRETE AND ITS CONSTITUENT MATERIALS CEMENT FINENESS TESTING APARATUS (a) Lea & Nurse 1 year By use of certified reference material as defined in clause 5.6.H.(f) of HOKLAS 003. By use of certified reference material as defined in clause 5.6.H.(f) of HOKLAS 003.
(b) Rigden or Blaine
3 months
CHLORIDE ION PENETRATION TESTER (a) Voltage measuring device 1 year By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 in accordance with a relevant standard. By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 in accordance with a relevant standard. Reagents to be at least analytical grade
(b) Current measuring device
1 year
(c) Reagent NaCl and NaOH
Freshly made
COMPACTING FACTOR APPARATUS COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINE (a) Load rate
1 year
Check compliance with requirement in accordance with CS1 : 1990.
1 month
By use of calibrated timing device against criteria for tests in accordance with CS1: 1990. By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 in accordance with BS 1610 or BS EN 10002 or other equivalent standards.
(b) Load verification
6 months or after relocation of the machine (Note: An additional check at 3 months shall be performed if the two previous checks have indicated a change of machine grading)
Type of equipment COMPRESSION TESTING MACHINE (Contd) (c) Machine plattens auxiliary plattens and spacer blocks (i) Surface condition
1 month
Visual inspection check for signs of wear and damage. Using reference checking devices in accordance with CS1 : 1990. By a competent calibration body as defined in the clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 in accordance with BS 1881 or CS1:1990. By a competent calibration body as defined in the clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 in accordance with NIS 0409 or BC415 By a competent calibration body as defined in the clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 in accordance with BS 1610 or BS EN 10002 or other equivalent standards.
(ii) Flatness, parallelism
1 year
(d) Performance
6 months or after relocation of the machine
(e) Strain cylinders 2 years (for checking the performance of the machine)
(f) Proving devices (for calibration of force testing machines)
2 years
CREEP TESTING APPARATUS (Load verification with a servo-controlled system)
Each test
By a competent calibration body as defined in the clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003
CURING TANK (CUBE OR OTHER SAMPLE) 6 months
Check the efficiency of circulation and temperature distribution at 60% capacity, with different reference thermometers at minimum 9 points at the same time. Check the max/min temperature.
Daily CUBE MOULD Dimensions, flatness, squareness 6 months and parallelism
Check compliance with requirement in accordance with CS1 : 1990..
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 44 of 54 Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements By a competent calibration body as defined in the clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 or by means of appropriate reference devices Check apparatus in accordance with ASTM C939 Clause 8 using a reference time measuring device Check apparatus in accordance with BS1881:Part 105:clause 3.1 Check temperature using different reference thermometers at a minimum of 9 points at the same time or check maximum temperature fluctuation using a reference thermometer at minimum of 9 points, and check humidity distribution to ensure no dry surfaces. Compare the effectiveness with equivalent tank cured specimens Check the max/min temperature Check wetness of surfaces Daily PFA FINENESS TESTING APARATUS (check aperture size of standard sieve) SLUMP (a) Cone 1 year Check dimensions in accordance with CS1:1990. Check ovality of base and top to CS1:1990. Check dimensions in accordance with CS1:1990. 6 months By use of certified reference materials as defined in clause 5.6.H.(f) of HOKLAS 003.
Type of equipment
CYLINDER (Reference-check 5 years the cylindricity of concrete core)
FLOW CONE
1 year
FLOW TABLE
1 year
MIST CURING ROOM
6 months
1 week
(b) Rod
1 year
STEEL ANCHOR BOLT PULL OUT AND PROOF LOAD TESTER Load verification or force 1 year transducer
By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 in accordance with a relevant standard
Type of equipment BENDING TESTING MACHINE (a) Load rate
1 month
By use of calibrated timing device against criteria for tests in accordance with CS1:1990 Visual inspection for wear
(b) Formers EPOXY COATED BAR (a) Coating thickness gauge
1 month
1 year
By use of reference device in accordance with relevant standards By use of reference device in accordance with relevant standards
(b) Holiday detector
1 year
EXTENSOMETER (for rebars and structural steel)
1 year
By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 in accordance with BS 3846:1970.
EXTENSOMETER (for coupler and strand) (a) Mechanical type 1 year By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 in accordance with a relevant standard. By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 in accordance with a relevant standard.
(b) Optical and transducer types 1 year
HARDNESS TESTER (a) Brinell, Vickers and Rockwell Machines 1 year By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 in accordance with a relevant standard. By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 in accordance with a relevant standard.
(b) Indenter
3 years
Type of equipment IMPACT TESTER Charpy V or U notch machine
1 year
By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 in accordance with a relevant standard.
TORQUE WRENCH (For checking of power-operated 1 year and hand-operated friction bolts)
By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 in accordance with a relevant standard
TENSILE TESTING MACHINE (a) Load rate 1 month By use of calibrated timing device against criteria for tests in accordance with BS 18. By a competent calibration body as defined in clause 5.6.H (d) of HOKLAS 003 in accordance with relevant standards.
(b) Load verification
6 months or after relocation of the machine (Note: An additional check at 3 months shall be performed if two previous checks have indicated a change of machine grading. 1 month)
(c) Specimen gauging equipment
Spot check on prepared samples.
APPENDIX H
CALIBRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR MECHANICAL TOY TESTING EQUIPMENT SELECTED PHYSICAL AND
The general principles in Appendix C apply to common equipment such as thermometers, balances, mass, thermohygrographs, stopwatches, pressure gauges, ovens, vernier callipers, micrometers, glassware, rules, furnaces, etc. For chemical testing, the general principles for the use of analytical instrumentation as explained in Appendix F are relevant. The calibration requirements for selected equipment used in toy testing are detailed below.
Recommended period between successive calibrations Calibration procedure and requirements
Type of equipment FORCE AND TORQUE MEASURING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TOY TESTING SUCH AS PUSH PULL GAUGE, TORQUE GAUGE AND TENSION GAUGE (a) Portable spring type with dial gauge
One year (complete)* Six months* (repeatability of zero) Two years* (complete) Six months* (repeatability of zero)
(b) Non-portable spring type with dial gauge
Dial gauge mechanism should be checked for repeatability of zero with fast and slow movement in tension and compression, or clockwise and anticlockwise directions where appropriate
FIXTURES including accessibility probes, small parts cylinder, bite test clamp, rattle test fixture, flexure tester, compression test disc, tyre removal metal hooks, metal cylinders, straight rods, pins, steps construction for tumble tests, etc. IMPACT MEDIUM FOR DROP TEST
Initial calibration for dimensional compliance * Yearly inspection for damage and wear *
Initial calibration for hardness of medium * Yearly inspection for damage and wear *
PROJECTILE VELOCITY TESTER
Two years *
The distance between the starting and stopping sensor and the accuracy of the timer should be calibrated. The software for calculating the velocity from the distance and time readings should be verified.
Type of equipment SHARP EDGE TESTER
Recommended period between successive calibrations Initial calibration* (complete) One month* (force calibration) Six months * (inspection of mandrel condition)
Calibration procedure and requirements Calibration should be in accordance with the requirements of relevant toy testing standards, such as those for mandrel diameter, rotation speed, surface hardness, surface roughness and force. Mandrel force calibration may be performed using a calibrated dead weight. Calibration should be in accordance with the requirements of relevant toy testing standards, such as those for dimensions of gauging slot, thickness of end cap, micrometer graduation and force of spring.
SHARP POINT TESTER
Initial calibration * Six months * (inspect the end cap for wear)
After a piece of equipment is calibrated, a staff member of the laboratory should check whether the characteristics of the equipment as shown by the calibration results are within the tolerance range specified by the test standard. Use of out of tolerance equipment is not recommended. In exceptional cases where it is impractical to repair or replace the equipment, the out of tolerance equipment may be used only if the following conditions are met : (a) The laboratory has at least one set of working equipment with characteristics within the specified tolerance range which can be used to determine compliance for critical cases. The laboratory has evaluated the effects of the out of tolerance equipment and documented the conditions under which the out of tolerance equipment will not affect test results. The out of tolerance equipment is properly labelled to alert test operators that such equipment is out of tolerance and should only be used under the conditions documented in (b). Under all other conditions, the equipment mentioned in (a) should be employed. Test operators are properly trained and fully aware of the meaning of the label mentioned in (c), the limitations of the use of the out of tolerance equipment and the actions to take when the defect of the equipment may affect test results.
(b)
(c)
(d)
APPENDIX I
CALIBRATION REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC PRODUCTS - SAFETY AND EMC TESTS
The recommendations in Appendix C apply to common equipment such as thermometers, balances, mass, thermohygrographs, stopwatches, pressure gauges, oven, vernier callipers, micrometers, glassware, rules, furnace. Reference should also be make to Appendix D for recommendations on common electrical parameter measurement instruments, such as digital meters. The recommendations for selected instruments are given below.
Type of equipment ANECHOIC CHAMBERS ANTENNAE Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations One year* Two years More frequent calibration may be required for antennae used outdoors or subject to rough handling One year Initial verification of dimensions and weight * Yearly inspection for damage and wear * More frequent inspection is required if the test apparatus is frequently used One year
ABSORBING CLAMPS BALL PRESSURE TEST APPARATUS
ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELD PROBES EMI RECEIVERS ENVIRONMENTAL CHAMBERS ESD GUNS
One year Five years, including temperature variations, recovery rate and rate of ventilation* Yearly calibration for electrical characteristics For the discharge electrodes, initial verification for dimensional compliance and six-monthly inspection for damage and wear* One year *
FAST TRANSIENT BURST GENERATORS FIXTURES AND DIMENSION GAUGES
Initial verification of compliance with specifications* Yearly inspection for damage and wear* Fixtures and gauges having moving parts should be inspected more frequently Precision gauges subject to wear should be calibrated three-yearly Yearly complete calibration* Six-monthly repeatability check*
FORCE AND TORQUE GAUGES
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 50 of 54 Type of equipment GLOW-WIRE TEST APPARATUS Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations Initial check and periodic verification for dimensional compliance for the glow-wire* Three-monthly verification of the force applied to test samples* Calibration of the temperature measurement thermocouples should be carried out in accordance with Appendix C One year* The input impedance and the frequency response accuracy should be checked One year* Six months* One year Initial verification of compliance with specification, including impact energy and hardness of the impact head Yearly calibration of impact energy Six-monthly inspection for wearing of impact head* One year* Five-yearly complete calibration Intercompare every six months* Recorders having a higher resolution have to be calibrated more frequently. (This is applicable only when the temperature measurement sensors and the recorder are calibrated separately. Temperature sensors, including thermocouples, should be calibrated in accordance with Appendix C. When the sensors and recorders are calibrated together as an integral instrument, the calibration requirements for electronic thermometer in Appendix C should be followed.) Three-yearly complete calibration for dimensional compliance Six-monthly inspection for damage and wear* One year*
LEAKAGE CURRENT METER
LISN OPEN AREA TEST SITES SPECTRUM ANALYSERS SPRING OPERATED IMPACT HAMMERS
SURGE GENERATORS TEMPERATURE RECORDERS
TEST FINGERS
VOLTAGE DIP GENERATORS
After a piece of equipment is calibrated, a staff member of the laboratory should check whether the characteristics of the equipment as shown by the calibration results are within the tolerance range specified by the test standard. Use of out of tolerance equipment is not recommended. In exceptional cases where it is impractical to repair or replace the equipment, the out of tolerance equipment may be used only if the following conditions are met : (a) The laboratory has at least one set of working equipment with characteristics within the specified tolerance range which can be used to determine compliance for critical cases.
(b) The laboratory has evaluated the effects of the out of tolerance equipment and documented the conditions under which the out of tolerance equipment will not affect test results. (c) The out of tolerance equipment is properly labelled to alert test operators that such equipment is out of tolerance and should only be used under the conditions documented in (b). Under all other conditions, the equipment mentioned in (a) should be employed. (d) Test operators are properly trained and fully aware of the meaning of the label mentioned in (c), the limitations of the use of the out of tolerance equipment and the actions to take when the defect of the equipment may affect test results.
APPENDIX J
CALIBRATION, PERFORMANCE CHECK AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMON MEDICAL TESTING EQUIPMENT Laboratory shall have a documented and recorded programme of preventive maintenance and calibration, which, at a minimum, follows the manufacturers recommendation. Laboratory equipment calibration and check programs should cover: commissioning of new equipment (including initial calibration and checks after installation); operational checking (checking during use with reference standards or reference materials); periodic checking (interim but more extensive checking, possibly including partial calibration); scheduled maintenance by in-house or specialist contractors; complete recalibration The table in this Appendix sets out recommended maximum periods between successive calibrations/performance checks for medical testing equipment that are not covered in Appendix C where general recommendations for equipment common to all Test Categories such as temperature measuring devices, balances, weights, timers, autoclaves, gas sterilizers, ovens, centrifuges, piston operated volumetric apparatus (micropipettes), etc, are given. It must be stressed that these periods are generally considered to be the maximum appropriate in each case providing that the other criteria as specified below are met: that the equipment is of good quality and of proven adequate stability, and that the laboratory has both the equipment capability and staff expertise to perform adequate internal checks, and that if any suspicion or indication of overloading or mishandling arises, the equipment will be checked immediately and thereafter at fairly frequent intervals until it can be shown that stability has not been impaired.
Where the above criteria cannot be met, appropriately shorter intervals may be specified. The nominal maximum period may be extended in special cases where the laboratory has demonstrated exceptional self-checking capability or successful participation in proficiency testing programmes.
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 53 of 54 Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements Follow manufacturers recommendation
Type of equipment
One year or as recommended by AUTOMATED SYSTEM (analyzer, flow cytometer, manufacturer, whichever is automated system for blood culture, earlier. tissue processor, blood gas analyzer, etc.) BIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINET / LAMINAR FLOW CABINET / FUME HOOD (include exhaust vented dissection table) One year
Filter efficiency and integrity air velocities, airflow rate measurement air velocity indicator and alarm indicator check and recalibration, if necessary airflow patterns containment testing UV efficiency (where applicable) Alarm function test Temperature record Maximum / minimum temperature recorded Alarm activation temperature (high and low) 2 point check of temperature probe Temperature gradient within loading space Temperature recorder calibration Alarm function and temperature activation check Follow manufacturers recommendation Calibrate against two buffer solutions at pH range of use Check wavelength accuracy, bandpass, absorbance, stray light error, linearity of response, repeatability and matching of cells
FRIDGE / FREEZER FOR BLOOD AND BLOOD PRODUCTS
Daily*
Each month*
One year
MICROSCOPE (light, fluorescent, electron) pH METER
One year or as recommended by manufacturer Each use*
SPECTROPHOTOMETER (UV/visible)
One year or as recommended by manufacturer, whichever is earlier.
Items marked *
in the table are those which can be carried out by the staff of a laboratory if it is suitably equipped and the staff is competent to perform such calibrations.
HOKLAS Supplementary Criteria No.2 Issue No. 4 Page 54 of 54 Recommended maximum period between successive calibrations Calibration procedure or guidance documents and equipment requirements Constant daily monitoring of temperature variation during use (Maximum/minimum thermometers should also be used to ensure temperature stays within range during use for critical equipment) Atmospheric check for CO2, and anaerobic cabinet Temperature check against reference thermometer Temperature gradient within loading space, calibration of atmospheric meter (where appropriate) Temperature verification and optical signal (where applicable) at all sites Temperature and time calibration UV-light source and filter verification UV-calibration by digital radiometer
Type of equipment
Daily* TEMPERATURE and/or ATMOSPHERE CONTROLLED EQUIPMENT (water /oil bath, incubator, CO2 incubator, anaerobic cabinet, fridge, freezer etc. excluding equipment for blood and blood products)
Every 6 months*
One year*
THERMAL CYCLER (PCR machine, Real time PCR machine, etc)
One year or as recommended by manufacturer.
UV-TRANSILLUMINATOR (gel documentation post PCR)
One year or as recommended by manufacturer.
Items marked *
in the table are those which can be carried out by the staff of a laboratory if it is suitably equipped and the staff is competent to perform such calibrations.

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Please refer to the website http://www.itc.gov.hk/en/quality/hkas/hoklas/agreement.htm for up-to-date information.

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Please refer to the website http://www.itc.gov.hk/en/doc/quality/hkas/supplementary%20criteria/SC2-AppendixB.pdf for up-to-date information.

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Type of equipment BALANCES and SCALES

BAND PASS FILTER SETS BAROMETERS (Fortin)

DENSITY BOTTLES, PYCNOMETERS DENSITY METERS

AS 2378; BS 733 App A; IP 190

Two years* Two years*

ASTMD3195 Soap bubble flowmeter

Each time on use* Initial

Wet test meters Anemometers

One year* Two years

Five years Five years Two years Two years

Two years One year

Type of equipment FURNACES For use at specified temperatures GAS STERILISERS

Daily or whenever used* Two years* (complete calibration)

MICROPHONES (LS1P or LS2P)

NEUTRAL DENSITY FILTERS Ten years

Type of equipment OVENS (Temperature of load space

AS 2853 and AS 1289.0

PENETRATION CONES AND NEEDLES

Two years Five years

Five years Ten years AS 2001.1 Appendix C

Type of equipment SIEVES

SOUND LEVEL METERS

One year Check every three months* Five years

SOUND POWER SOURCES

Type of equipment THERMOHYGROGRAPHS

THERMOMETERS (a) Liquid-in-glass (1) Reference (2) Working

(b) Electronic (c) Platinum resistance

(d) A.C. resistance bridge THICKNESS GAUGES (for compressible materials)

Dial gauge, dimensions and pressure of plunger base

ASTM D2162; BS 4708 ASTM D2162/D445; IP 71

(2) Ferranti (3) Zahn VOLUMETRIC APPARATUS

AS 2162.1; BS 1797; BS 6696; ISO 4787

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DIGITAL METERS INDUCTORS

Five years (full calibration)

Type of equipment POTENTIOMETERS RESISTORS

RF POWER MEASURING EQUIPMENT

TIME, TIME INTERVAL and FREQUENCY STANDARDS

TRANSFER STANDARDS, AC-DC

VOLTAGE CALIBRATING TRANSFORMERS VOLT RATIO BOXES

WATTHOUR METERS (ELECTRO-MECHANICAL) WATTMETERS AND WATTHOUR METERS (ELECTRONIC)

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THREAD MEASUREMENT CYLINDERS THREAD MEASUREMENT VEE PIECES

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Calibration and Performance Check Frequency

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Table 1 Calibration and Performance Checks Requirements for Analytical Instruments

DISSOLVED OXYGEN METERS

Calibrate on use. Check performance yearly