KAN-RLK-01

Supplementary Requirements on the

Implementation ISO / IEC 17025
for Calibration Laboratory

Issue Number : 3
September 2011

Komite Akreditasi Nasional

National Accreditation Body of Indonesia
Gedung Manggala Wanabakti, Blok IV, Lt. 4
Jl. Jend. Gatot Subroto, Senayan, Jakarta 10270 Indonesia
Tel.
: 62 21 5747043, 5747044
Fax.
: 62 21 57902948, 5747045
Email
: laboratorium@bsn.go.id
Website : http://www.bsn.go.id

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APPROVAL SHEET

Reviewed by :

Approved by :

Director Accreditation of Komite Akreditasi Nasional

(K A N)

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LIST OF AMANDMENT

No.

Date

Part Number
Revised

Brief Description of changes

Part
revision
number

1.

12/06/08

Identification
document
DPLK 1

Identification document changed to

KAN-RLK-01

2.

01/09/11

Document title
and related
term

1. The changes term of measurement

traceability (on VIM 93) to
metrological traceability (on VIM 07),
and related terms.

2. Policy ILAC about changes in the use

of the term BMC to CMC in August
2009.

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Table of Contents

Table of Contents

Introduction

Calibration Laboratory Scope of Accreditation

Personnel

Accommodation and environmental conditions

Method of calibration

Uncertainty of measurement

Measurement Standards and Equipment

Metrological traceability

Computerized calibration system

10 Assuring quality of the calibration results

11 Reporting the Calibration Results

Annex A

Annex B

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Annex C

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Supplementary Requirements on the Implementation ISO / IEC 17025

for Calibration Laboratory

Introduction

1.1

This document is an integral part of the laboratory accreditation system operated by

KAN based on the ISO / IEC 17011.

1.2

This document describes specific interpretation on the technical requirements of ISO /

IEC 17025 shall be met by KAN accredited calibration laboratories and used by KAN
assessors in assessing the competence of calibration laboratories.

1.3

This document is established to provide harmonized interpretation on the requirements

of calibration laboratory accreditation, as well as to improve effectiveness and
efficiency of laboratory quality management system of KAN accredited calibration
laboratories.

1.4

KAN has provided general interpretation of ISO / IEC 17025 in the Guidelines for
Interpretation ISO / IEC 17025.

1.5

Calibration laboratories accredited by KAN shall meet the requirements ISO / IEC
17025, and Guidelines for Interpretation of ISO / IEC 17025 should be used as
reference to implement the relevant requirements of ISO / IEC 17025.

Calibration Laboratory Scope of Accreditation

2.1

Calibration laboratory scope of accreditation is expressed in terms of Calibration and

Measurement Capabilities (CMC), containing type of measuring instrument and/ or
standard calibrated and/ or measured, the measured quantities, measuring range,
uncertainty of measurement at 95% confidence level and, if appropriate, method
and/or standard and/ or specifications used by the laboratory to provide services for
its customers.

2.2

Calibration laboratories applying for accreditation shall complete accreditation

application checklist (FPA 03.02b) and proposed scope of accreditation (attachment
of FPA 03.01b for calibration laboratory).

2.3

In applying for the scope of accreditation, the laboratory shall submit attachment of
FPA 03.01b for calibration laboratories, which includes CMC statement and
resources owned by the laboratory supporting its CMC statement. An explanation of
the attachment of FPA 03.01b for calibration laboratories is provided in the KAN RLK
02: supplementary Requirements for Completeness Application for calibration
laboratory accreditation.

2.4

Measurement uncertainties expressed by the laboratory within the scope proposed

accreditation is the smallest uncertainty at 95% confidence level that can be achieved
by calibration laboratories in carrying out more or less routine work for the best type of
equipment owned by its customers.

2.5

CMC statement shall be supported by the uncertainty budget as required in KAN RLK
02, and experimental evidence that claimed measurement uncertainty can be
achieved by the laboratory in more or less routine work.
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2.6

Calibration laboratory accreditation is not limited to calibration and /or measurement

with high accuracy. Accreditation may be granted to the lower accuracy, in
accordance with the best level of measurement uncertainty can be achieved in more
or less routine work provided by the laboratory for the best type of customers
equipment.

2.7

Calibration laboratories having more than 1 (one) permanent laboratory location

(Multi-site laboratory) covered in the management system shall establish specific
scope of each permanent location in accordance with resources available at each
permanent location.

2.8

Calibration laboratories carrying out on-site calibration (at the customer site, at
temporary facility, or mobile facility) for the type of calibration included within the
scope of accreditation shall have procedures and infrastructure to support on-site
calibration, including systems and equipment to ensure integrity of standards and
measuring devices used. On-site calibration procedure shall covered by its quality
management system and shall be expressed in the attachment of FPA. 03.01b
submitted for accreditation application.

2.9

Classification of the calibration laboratory scope of accreditation are described in

Annex A of this document.

Personnel

3.1

Calibration laboratories shall have competent personnel(s) to cover all types of

calibration declared within the scope of its accreditation appropriate to its workload.

3.2

Personnel responsible for the technical activities shall have adequate knowledge and
understanding of the calibration principles, including the evaluation of measurement
uncertainty and having ability to carry out critical evaluation of the calibration results
reported to customers.

3.3

Competency of personnel shall be assessed based on its ability to apply their

knowledge and understanding in the calibration work under their responsibility.
Records of education, training and experience of such personnel are supporting
evidence of competence. However those evidence may not meet the competency
requirements if there is no objective evidence of the ability to apply their knowledge and
understanding.

3.4

The laboratory shall define the scope of competence for each technical personnel,
including the authority and responsibility to carry out calibration works within its scope
of accreditation. Designation of the scope of competence should be supported by
objective evidence that are relevant to the authority and responsibility.

3.5

Calibration laboratories designating more than 1 (one) personnel to carry out a

calibration work of equivalent uncertainty of measurement, shall be able to provide
objective evidence that such personnel have an equivalent level of competencies in the
designated calibration work.

3.6

Endorsed calibration certificate/report issued containing accreditation symbol or other

means that indicate the status of accreditation shall be signed by the "approved
signatory" as described in the Annex of Accreditation Certificate.

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3.7

"Approved signatory" is laboratory personnel authorized by laboratory management to

signed calibration certificate based on certain qualifications, including certain the ability
to ensure correctness and reliability of calibration reports issued by the laboratory.

3.8

KAN accreditation does not prohibit inclusion of other signature in addition to the
signature of laboratorys approved signatory in the endorsed calibration
report/certificate, including but not limited to the signature of top management of the
organization. This should be in accordance with the applicable provisions in the
organization.

3.9

Multi-site calibration laboratory shall have "approved signatory(ies)" at each permanent

location having relevant competencies for each type of work calibration at the specific
permanent location.

Accommodation and environmental conditions

4.1

Accommodation and Environmental conditions of calibration laboratories shall be

appropriate for the type of calibration and/or measurement, as well its claimed
measurement uncertainty.

4.2

Accommodation and environmental conditions shall be monitored and controlled in

such way that the function and accuracy of all standards and equipment is appropriate
to support its claimed CMC. Attention should be given to temperature, temperature
gradient, relative humidity, vibration, dust, cleanliness, electromagnetic interference,
interference, lighting and other factors that could affect the validity of the calibration
results.

4.3

Limit of environmental conditions shall be established by the laboratory based on the

requirements of standards, methods, specifications, operating conditions of standards
and/or equipment, as well as other information, including experimental data showing
influence of environmental conditions to the uncertainty of measurement.

4.4

Environmental conditions affecting the validity of the calibration results in such way that
contribute significantly to measurement uncertainty shall monitored and recorded
continuously.

4.5

In case of calibration results corrected due to the influence of environmental conditions,

measurement data before and after correction shall be recorded.

4.6

The laboratory shall be able to provide evidence that the limit of environmental
conditions can be achieved routinely by the laboratory.

4.7

Where laboratory's quality management system includes on-site calibration (at the
customer site, at temporary facility, or in mobile the facility), it shall have environmental
monitoring devices can be used for on-site calibration which is appropriate to
environmental conditions that affect on-site calibration work.

5
5.1

Method of calibration
Calibration laboratories shall establish and document calibration method for each type
of work specified in its claimed CMC.
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5.2

Calibration method used by the laboratory shall be able to meet the needs of the
customer.

5.3

Method of calibration (however named) shall be documented in an appropriate manner

so it can be understood and followed consistently by laboratory personnel.
Documentation of calibration methods shall include, but are not limited to:
5.3.1
scope of application,
5.3.2
reference document, standards, and /or specifications
5.3.3
limit of environmental conditions,
5.3.4
measurement standards and the equipments used,
5.3.5
step-by-step calibration procedure (including sequences and/or or set-up of
equipments and standards, when necessary, if affecting the results of
calibration),
5.3.6
mathematical model of calibration,
5.3.7
evaluation of measurement uncertainty (including the estimated contributions
of each components to the measurement uncertainty),
5.3.8
quality control procedures,
5.3.9
5.3.9 uncertainty budget supporting the claimed CMC.

5.4

calibration laboratory shall evaluate its ability to meet customer needs in accordance
with procedures for reviewing requests, tenders and contracts (ISO / IEC 17025 clause
4.5).

5.5

In establishing calibration method, laboratories may refer to standards, specifications,

and / or scientific publications developed by relevant organization. KAN publish
calibration guides (KAN GLK-XX) for the types of measuring instruments and/or certain
standards that may be used as a reference for calibration laboratories.

5.6

Calibration laboratories shall provide objective evidence that methods used are able to
support its claimed CMC when operated with the laboratorys resources.

Uncertainty of measurement

6.1

Calibration laboratories shall state confidence level and coverage factor of

measurement uncertainty reported in calibration certificate/report. When a calibration
certificate report statement of compliance with specifications, evaluation of conformity
with specifications shall take into account uncertainty of measurement.

6.2

Calibration laboratories shall have and implement measurement uncertainty evaluation

procedures relevant for each calibration works within its CMC based KAN G 01 and/or
other equivalent documents based on the principles of ISO/ IEC Guide on the
Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement.

6.3
6.4

7
7.1

6.3 Calibration laboratories shall document uncertainty budget for all type of calibration
in its claimed CMC describing all sources significant uncertainty and uncertainty
contributions from each component. An explanation of the uncertainty budget given in
Annex C of this document.

Measurement Standards and Equipment

All measurement standards, gauges and equipments used by the laboratory shall meet
the requirements of calibration method and shall be able to support its claimed CMC.
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7.2

Measurement standards and/or measuring equipments shall only be used as reference

standards when laboratory has procedures to verify its accuracy, including long-term
stability of the standard and the measuring instrument.

7.3

Calibration laboratories shall verify all measurement standard and/ or measuring

devices having significant effect on calibration works within its scope of accreditation.
Procedures and records of monitoring of standards and/or equipment may be part of
laboratorys quality control.

7.4

Calibration laboratories shall have a list of all measurements standards, gauges

including ancillary equipments that affect measurement results of all types of calibration
in the claimed CMC and shall establish its function as a reference standard, working
standards, comparators or media, and/or ancillary equipments (e.g. environmental
condition monitoring equipment).

7.5

Calibration laboratory shall establish acceptance criteria for its measurements

standards and/or measuring instruments having a significant effect on calibration work
and shall ensure that it meets the established acceptance criteria. Records of
verification shall be documented.

7.6

Calibration laboratories are not only responsible for the calibration of their standards
and measuring equipments, they shall also ensure conformity of their standards and
measuring equipments with the established acceptance criteria, and implement
procedures for installation, maintenance, inspection, and storage operation.

7.7

When measurement standards and/or measuring equipments having significant effect

to the measurement results are used or sent outside the permanent facility (including
when used for on-site calibration and sent for calibration and/or re calibration to a
reference laboratory), calibration laboratories shall check its performance to ensure
that their performance has not changed.

7.8

All measurement standards, and measuring devices shall be labeled, code or other
means to indicate calibration status, including the date of last and next calibration.
Restrictions or limitations on use of calibration standards and measuring instruments
should be clearly seen by relevant personnel.

7.9

Access to the setting and/or adjusting devices on a measurement standards and/or

measuring devices shall be sealed or secured by other means to avoid adjustment by
an authorized personnel. Seals shall designed to be broken when it is tampered. This
requirement may not apply to standards and measuring equipments that can be
internally adjusted without an external reference (e.g. the "tare" on electronic scales).

Metrological traceability

8.1

All measurement standards, measuring equipment, and ancillary equipments having

significant influence on the calibration results shall be calibrated before use within
laboratorys services.

8.2

Measurements standards and measuring equipments shall be periodically calibrated

with adequate intervals determined based on their stability, usage, environmental
condition and other relevant factors.
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8.3

Calibration interval shall be able to provide assurance that the acceptance criteria is not
exceeded prior the date of next calibration.

8.4

Determination of initial calibration interval shall be in accordance with manufacturer's

recommendations, record of equivalent type of standard or equipment, including
recommendations provided Annex B of this document. Initial calibration interval shall
be periodically reviewed.

8.5

The laboratory may extend calibration interval provided the relevant record shows that
the extension does not affect the ability of the laboratory to achieved its claimed CMC.
Extension of the calibration interval should be supported by at least 3 (three)
consecutive calibration certificate in accordance with the initial calibration intervals, or
based on not less than 50 (fifty) intermediate check and or internal quality control data
using an appropriate check standard

8.6

The laboratory shall shorten calibration interval when review of historical calibration
data and/or internal quality records indicate that they are experiencing drift, shift, or
showing instability throughout its use, providing the contribution to the measurement
uncertainty is no longer supporting its CMC claim.

8.7

Changes of the calibration interval shall be a part of laboratory quality management

system and shall be performed by the laboratory as planned action to provide objective
evidence that the change calibration interval does not affect its ability to achieved its
claimed CMC.

8.8

Calibration laboratories shall meet KAN P 08: Policy on Metrological Traceability.

Computerized calibration system

9.1

Computerized calibration system shall be appropriate with their intended use.

Adequacy of equipment is determined by the accuracy and speed to acquire
measurement data.

9.2

The system should be calibrated appropriately. If the gauge (measuring equipment)

cannot be separated of the data processing system, the entire system shall be
calibrated.

9.3

If the gauge can be separated from data processing systems, measuring instruments
can be calibrated conventional and verification of data processing systems can be
either separately to update the data measuring instrument calibration in the processing
system the data.

9.4

The system shall allow detection of a data processing error during data input and
monitoring of the calibration process.

9.5

Data processing systems shall be able to maintain the integrity of the raw data, any
factors limiting precision that can be managed by a data processing system should be
considered.

9.6

The system should be checked to ensure no errors operation related to data recording,
data processing and free from internal sources of interference. This examination should
be done with manual inspection or by means of a data set of artifacts, or other means
considered adequate.
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10 Assuring quality of the calibration results

10.1

The laboratory shall established and implement an internal quality control system, as
well as an external quality control program through participation in a relevant
proficiency testing and /or inter laboratory comparisons. Acceptable proficiency testing
programs are proficiency testing scheme in accordance with the principles of ISO / IEC
17043, including bilateral comparisons and other comparisons designed for purposes
other than proficiency testing.

10.2

Internal quality control system shall be designed in such way that relevant short-term
variation, long-term variation, as well as systematic errors of measurement can be
monitored continuously to ensure the validity of the calibration results.

10.3

Quality control data may be analyzed using a control-chart or analysis other statistical
techniques based on measurements on the reference standards, working standards,
intermediate check, analysis of calibration data of customer equipments, or other data
relevant to the type and workload the laboratory.

10.4

The complexity of the quality control system depends on the claimed CMC. Smaller
measurement uncertainty (higher accuracy) may requires a complicated quality control
system, while greater measurement uncertainty (lower accuracy) may requires only
simple quality control procedure.

10.5

Implementation of quality control procedures may refer to KAN G06.

10.6

Laboratory applying for KAN accreditation, shall at least participated in 1 (one)

proficiency testing program and/or other comparisons, relevant with their proposed
scope of accreditation. Requirements for participation in Proficiency Testing Program
shall meet KAN Policy on Proficiency Testing.

10.7

The laboratory shall establish proficiency testing program to ensure that each major
area (calibration fields) within its scope of accreditation is verified by at least 1 (one)
proficiency testing programs and/ or other type of inter-laboratory comparison every 4
(four) years.

10.8

Accredited calibration laboratory shall participate in KAN proficiency testing and/or

audit, where relevant to their scope its accreditation.

10.9

The laboratory may conduct proficiency testing and/or bilateral comparison. Bilateral
comparisons should be involve other laboratories having smaller or equivalent
measurement uncertainty with its claimed CMC and may use the result as an evident of
participation in proficiency testing activities.

10.10 In selecting a laboratory for bilateral comparisons, the laboratory should choose other
laboratories that have participated in national comparisons, regional or internationally,
and has a CMC with a smaller measurement uncertainty.
10.11 The laboratory shall follow up on any unsatisfactory results in proficiency testing, inter
laboratory comparisons, as well as bilateral comparisons in accordance with KAN
Policy on Proficiency Testing.

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11 Reporting the Calibration Results

11.1

Calibration Certificate/Report shall contain the results of calibration and its

measurement uncertainty, as well as other relevant important information required in
ISO / IEC17025.

11.2

The statement of measurement uncertainty in the certificate /report shall be

accompanied with a statement of confidence level and coverage factor of the reported
measurement uncertainty.

11.3

Certificate/reports may contain statement of conformity to metrological specifications

defined standards, specifications, specific regulations, and / or requirements
established by the owner of the calibrated equipment.

11.4

When certificate / report contains statement of conformity to metrological specifications,

reference of the specifications shall be stated.

11.5

Certificates/reports shall contain a statement of metrological traceability in accordance

with KAN Policy on Metrological Traceability.

11.6

KAN accredited calibration laboratories are entitled to include the KAN accreditation
symbol and / or other statement that refers to the status of accreditation.

11.7

Certificates / report containing KAN accreditation symbol should contain signature of

"approved signatory" as set out in the annex accreditation certificate.

11.8

11.8 Certificates / reports containing KAN accreditation symbol shall contain calibration
results within its scope of accreditation at least 60% of parameters and / or measuring
point reported in a certificate/ report. Parameters and / or the measuring point which are
not covered within its scope of accreditation shall be appropriately marked and
accompanied by a relevant statement.

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Annex A
Classification Calibration Laboratory Scope of Accreditation
Measurement group
1. Temperature and
Humidity

Types of standards, measuring devices, or objects

measured and / or calibrated
1.1 Liquid-in glass thermometer:
1.1.1 mercury filled liquid in glass thermometer
1.1.2 other liquid type filled in glass thermometer
1.2 Temperature sensor with display (analog, digital) unit:
1.2.1 thermocouple sensor with display unit
1.2.2 resistance thermometer sensor with display unit
1.2.3 other contact style of temperature with display unit
1.3 Temperature indicators (without sensor) and simulators :
1.3.1 thermocouple indicator
1.3.2 resistance thermometer indicator
1.3.3 thermocouple simulator
1.3.4 resistance thermometer simulator
1.3.5 other types of temperatur indicators and simulators
1.4 Temperature sensors:
1.4.1 thermocouple sensor
1.4.2 resistance thermometer sensor
1.4.3 other types of temperature sensors
1.5 Temperature transmitters:
1.5.1 electrical output temperature transmitter
1.5.2 pneumatic output temperature transmitter
1.6 Non-contact type thermometer
1.6.1 infrared photodetector
1.6.2 visible-light photodetector
1.6.3 optical pyrometer
1.6.4 other type of non-contact style thermometer
1.10 Temperature enclosures:
1.10.1 oven
1.10.2 furnace
1.10.3 bath
1.10.4 incubator
1.10.5 refrigerator
1.10.6 other type of temperature enclosure
1.8 Relative humidity measurements:
1.8.1 hygrometer, hygrograph
1.8.2 thermohygormeter, thermohygrograph
1.8.3 humidity chamber
1.8.4 other type of relative humidity measurement
equipments

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Measurement group
2. Mass and Related
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Types of standards, measuring devices, or objects

measured and / or calibrated
2.1 Mass Standards and Measuring Equipments:
2.1.1 mass standard (true-mass calibration)
2.1.2 mstandard (conventional mass calibration)
2.1.3 mass measurement on specified object (other than
mas standards)
2.1.3 electronic (electromagnetic force compensation)
balance
2.1.4 mechanical (single-pan two knife edge) balance
2.1.5 equal-arm balance
2.1.6 other type of balance and mass measuring
equipments (belt-weigher, weighing hopper, industrial
balance, etc)
2.2 Volumetric Standards Measuring Equipments:
2.2.1 volumetric glassware
2.2.2 volumetric measures
2.2.3 volumetric metering system
2.2.4 volumetric metering indicator
2.2.5 volumetric measurement of solid object
2.2.6 other type of volumetric standards and measuring
equipments
2.3 Pressure Standards and Measuing Equipments:
2.3.1 pressure balance (cross floating method)
2.3.2 pressure balance (pressure to pressure comparison)
2.3.3 pressure gauge (dial indication type)
2.3.4 electromechanical manometers (with pressure
indicator)
2.3.5 pressure transudcer, pressure transmitters (with
electrical output)
2.3.6 pressure transmitter (with pneumatic output)
2.3.7 barometer
2.3.8 vacuum gauge
2.3.7 other type of pressure measuring equipments
2.4 Force standards and measuring equipments:
2.4.1 dead weight force standard system
2.4.2 lever-type force standard system
2.4.3 load-cell (and other electronic type force sensors)
2.4.4 force gauge, proving ring (and other mechanical
deformation type force sensors, e.g: push-pull gauge,
etc)
2.4.5 force testing machine (tension, compression,
universal type)
2.4.6 force indicator
2.4.7 other type of force standards and measuring
equipments

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Measurement group
2.

Mass and Related

Quantities (contd)

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Types of standards, measuring devices, or objects

measured and / or calibrated
2.5 Torque Standards and Measuring Equipments:
2.5.1 dead weight torque masuring system
2.5.2 torque wrench
2.5.3 torque driver
2.5.4 torque meter (digital, analog indicators)
2.5.5 other type of torque standards and measuring
equipments
2.6 Flow Standards and Measuring Equipments:
2.6.1 flow transfer standards (liquid, gas media)
2.6.2 liquid flow meter
2.6.3 gas flow meter
2.6.4 other type of flow standards and measuring
equipments
2.7 Hardness Standards and Measuring Equipments:
2.7.1 hardness testing machine (direct calibration with
CRM)
2.8 Density Standards and Measuring Equipments:
2.8.1 solid density standard and object
2.8.2 liquid density standard and object
2.8.3 hydrometer (glass-tube)
2.8.4 other type of liquid density measuring equipments
2.9 Other type of mass and related quantity standard,
measuring equipments, and measurement (e.g: impact
testing machine, etc)

3. Length and Related

Quantities

3.1 Length standards:

3.1.1 gauge bloc - end gauge, slip gauge
3.1.2 step gauge - caliper cheker, inside checker, chek
master.
3.1.3 standard scale
3.1.4 other type of length standard
3.2 Micrometer:
3.2.1 outside micrometer
3.2.2 inside micrometer
3.2.3 micrometer head
3.2.4 three-point inside micrometer
3.2.5 depth micrometer
3.2.6 indicating micrometer
3.2.7 gear-tooth micromter
3.3 Calliper:
3.3.1 vernier caliper
3.3.2 height gauge
3.3.3 depth caliper

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Measurement group
3. Length and Related
Quantities (contd)

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Types of standards, measuring devices, or objects

measured and / or calibrated
3.4 Dial Gauge:
3.4.1 dial indicator
3.4.2 mechanic dial comparator
3.4.3 electronic dial comparator
3.4.4 dial Test indikator
3.4.5 linear scale / LVDT
3.4.6 bore gauge
3.5 Gauges:
3.5.1 feeler gauge
3.5.2 pin gauge
3.5.3 straight edge
3.5.4 plug gauge
3.5.5 ring gauge
3.6 Angle measuring devices:
3.6.1 bevel protactor
3.6.2 waterpass / spirit level / bubble / clinometer
3.6.3 theodolite
3.6.4 telescope
3.6.5 square
3.6.6 sine bar
3.7 Meeasuring Machine:
3.7.1 profile projector
3.7.2 roughness meter
3.7.3 coordinate Measuring Machine
3.7.4 microskop
3.7.5 roundness meter
3.7.7 dial gauge tester
3.7.8 digital mu-checker
3.8 Other type of length standard or measurement system
3.8.1 thickness gauge
3.8.2 surface plate
3.8.3 height master
3.8.4 electronic distance meter
3.8.5 walking measurer
3.8.6 planimeter
3.8.7 tape measure
3.8.8 steel ruler
3.8.9 V-blok
3.8.10 others

4. Electrical

4.1 Current
4.1.1 AC/DC current source
4.1.2 AC/DC ampere meter
4.1.3 AC/DC current recorder
4.1.4 current transducer
4.1.5 other type of AC/DC current source/meter

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4. Electrical (contd)

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Types of standards, measuring devices, or objects

measured and / or calibrated
4.2 Voltage
4.2.1 AC/DC voltage source
4.2.2 AC/DC voltmeter
4.2.3 AC/DC voltage recorder
4.2.4 AC/DC voltage devider
4.2.5 AC/DC voltage transducer
4.2.6 other type of AC/DC voltage source/meter
4.3 Resistance
4.3.1 resistor
4.3.2 decade resistor
4.3.3 hammond resistor
4.3.4 current shunt
4.3.5 ohmmeter
4.3.6 resistance bridge
4.4 Capacitance
4.4.1 capasitor
4.4.2 decade capacitor
4.4.3 capacitance bridge
4.4.4 capacitance meter
4.5 Inductance
4.5.1 inductor
4.5.2 decade capacitor
4.5.3 inductance bridge
4.5.4 inductance meter
4.6 Electric Power and Phase
4.6.1 power meter
4.6.2 cos meter
4.6.3 energy meter
4.6.4 power transducer
4.7 Other type of electrical source or measurement system
4.7.1 multifunction calibrator
4.7.2 others

5. Time and Frequency

5.1 Time and Frequency standards:

5.1.1 rubidium frequency standard
5.1.2 X'tal frequency standard
5.2 Time and Frequency measuring equipments:
5.2.1 frequency counter
5.2.2 frequency meter
5.2.3 microwave frequency counter
5.2.4 universal time counter
5.2.3 frequency converter
5.2.4 down converter
5.2.5 rpm meter/converter
5.2.6 timer
5.2.7 stopwatch
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Types of standards, measuring devices, or objects

measured and / or calibrated
5.3 AF and RF signal generator:
5.3.1 AF oscillator
5.3.2 Function generator
5.3.3 Pulse generator
5.3.4 Synthesized signal generator
5.3.5 Synthesized sweeper
5.3.6 AM / FM signal generator
5.4 RF Power & Attenuation
5.4.1 RF Power meter
5.4.2 RF attenuator
5.4.3 Power divider / coupler
5.4.4 RF Amplifier
5.5 AF/RF Analyzer
5.5.1 distortion analyzer / distortion meter
5.5.2 modulation analyzer / modulation meter
5.5.3 spectrum analyzer
5.5.4 impedance analyzer
5.5.5 audio analyzer
5.5.6 network analyzer
5.5.7 oscilloscope
5.5.8 digitizing oscilloscope
5.5.9 storage oscilloscope
5.5.10 plug-in-type oscilloscope
5.5.11 measuring receiver / signal analyzer
5.6 Other time and frequency generator, attenuator, measuring
equipments
5.6.5 Others

6. Accoustics and
Vibration

6.1 Accoustics
6.1.1 sound level meter
6.1.2 microphone
6.1.3 other type of acoustic source or measuring
equipments
6.2 Vibration
6.2.1 accelerometer
6.2.1 other type of vibration generator or measuring
equipments

7. Photometry and
Radiometery

7.1 Photometry:
7.6.1 luminance meter
7.6.2 reflectometer iluminance (lux) meter
7.6.3 others optical light source and measuring equipments
7.2 Radiometry
7.2.1 optical power meter
7.2.2 optical time domain
7.2.3 optical attenuator
7.2.4 others radiometry source and measuring equipments

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8. Testing and Analytical
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Types of standards, measuring devices, or objects

measured and / or calibrated
8.1 Spectro-photometry:
8.1.1 UV - Vis Spectrophotometer
8.1.2 atomic absorbance spectrophotometer
8.1.3 others
8.2 Analytical testing Instruments:
8.2.1 PH meter
8.2.2 viscometer
8.2.3 autoclace
8.2.4 centrifuges
8.2.5 others
8.3 other type of testing instruments:
8.3.1 non-destructive testing instruments
8.3.2 electrical testing instruments
8.3.3 physical testing instruments
8.3.4 others

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Annex B
Recommendation on Establishment and Review of Calibration Intervals

B.1 Calibration laboratories shall establish calibration interval of measurement standards

and equipments having significant effect to the calibration results and the measurements
made, including but not limited to the calibration intervals for the following:
9 reference standard,
9 work standards,
9 check standards,
9 the main supporting equipment, which may include: comparator, calibration media,
etc.,
9 environmental monitoring equipment that contribute significantly to measurement
uncertainty.
B.2 Calibration laboratory shall determine initial calibration intervals for the above standards
and equipment, by considering:
9 manufacturer's recommendations,
9 estimation on the frequency of use,
9 effects of environmental condition of its use
9 the expected measurement uncertainty,
9 maximum permissible error (for example for legal metrology regulatory compliance),
9 adjustment or change of the characteristics of the equipment,
9 the influence on the measurand (for example, the influence of high temperature on
the thermocouple,
9 data collected or available for similar types of equipment.
B.3 The following table describes recommended maximum period between calibrations for
several reference standards and measuring instruments. Calibration interval described in
the following table may be used for the determination of the initial calibration interval and
the next calibration interval by considering:
9 equipment has good quality and proven stability,
9 laboratories have the necessary equipment and personnel understanding quality
control procedures and intermediate checks,
9 if there is an indication of overload or mishandling, the equipment should be checked
and intermediate check shall be carried with shortened interval until it can be proven
that stability is not compromised,
9 If the above conditions cannot be properly met, calibration interval should be
shortened,
9 Intermediate check and quality control data with a statistically appropriate number of
data may be used as a basis to establish calibration interval of standards and
laboratory equipment,
9 list of standards and equipment in the following table along with its calibration interval
shall not be binding and may be updated periodically based on relevant statistical
data and scientific basis.
B.4 Calibration laboratories shall review its established calibration intervals and if necessary,
revising or updating of calibration intervals based on the evaluation of the calibration
history, intermediate check and quality control records.

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Recommendation standard calibration interval and laboratory equipment calibration.

Measurement
Fields
Temperature
and Humidity

Type of Standards or
Equipments
Liquid in glass (reference
thermometer)

Interval Calibration and

Inspection
Check ice point or other suitable
reference point each time of use or
at interval of one to two months,
whichever is the sooner until the
secular change is less than half the
uncertainty of calibration. Then
check every six months.
Recalibrate every five years when
reference point changes by five or
more scale divisions

Liquid in glass (working

thermometer)

Compare working thermometer

with reference thermometer at two
points in the working range every
six months. Recalibrate every five
years or when a change of five or
more scale division is noted

Resistance temperature
thermometer

Check ice point before use or at

least every six months Recalibrate
every five years or when ice point
change by more than the
equivalent of five times the
uncertainty of calibration

Psychrometers

Check thermometer ice point every

six months. Calibrate
thermometers every five years or
when ice point changes by more
than five scale divisions

Pyrometers

1 year

Strip lamps

100 hours use or five years

Hygrometer

1 year

Calibration bath and Furnace

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Initial spatial and temporal surveys

should be carried out
Check temperature distribution at
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Temperature
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Type of Standards or
Equipments
Thermocouple
Rare metal, reference for use below

100 hours use or three years

1000 C
Rare metal,reference for use above

10 hours use or three years

1000 C
Rare metal, working standard

100 hours use or three years

Base metal, working standard

Mass and
Related
Quantities

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Interval Calibration and

Inspection

Calibration interval to suit particular

application

Mass standards:
Reference standards

3 years

Working standards

1 year

Balances:
Electronic, mechanic

1 year
With monthly single point check at
full scale

Mass comparator

Repeatability check every 6 months

Dead Weight Tester (Pressure

Balance)
Accuracy < 0.01%
Accuracy > 0.01%
Pressure Test Gauge for calibrating
pressure gauge
Manometer :
Reference std (liquid)

3 years, with spin-rate examination

anually
5 years, with spin-rate examination
anually
1 year

10 years, with checking the

cleanliness of the fluid every 36
months
5 years, with checking the
cleanliness of fluid every 36 months
1 year

Working std (liquid)

Electronic
Barometer:
Fortin

Initial, with one point check using

transfer instrument every 5 years
1 year
2 years

Aneroid
Load Cell

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Measurement
Fields
Mass and
Related
Quantities
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Type of Standards or
Equipments
Torque:
Standard beam and masses
Transducer
Force Testing Machine:
Dead Weight
Elastic Dynamometer
Hydraulic, Pneumatic
Hydrometer:
Reference
Working - glass

Interval Calibration and

Inspection
4 years than 8 years subsequent
1 years
5 year
2 year
2 year

Density Bottles

5 years
Check against reference
hydrometer or in newly prepared
solutions of known density every 1
year
Check against reference
hydrometer or in newly prepared
solutions of known density every 6
months
2 years then 5 years subsequent

Volumetric Glassware

initial

Orifice Plates

Initial, with visual check for wear

and damage every 6 months

Working - metal

Length and
Related
Quantities

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Gauge Block:
Reference standard
Working standard
Angle Gauge:
Reference standard
Working standard
Comparator
Height setting micrometer and Riser
Blocks
Setting rings and plugs:
Reference standard
Working standard
Autocollimator
Dividing Head and Rotary Tables
Callipers
Dial Gauges
Alignment Telescopes
Surface plates:
Cast iron
Granite

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3 years
1 year
4 years
2 years
3 years
3 years with annual performance
checks
3 years
1 year
6 years
5 years
2 years
2 years
6 years
1 years
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Measurement
Fields
Length and
Related
Quanties
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Type of Standards or
Equipments
Measuring Machine (Other than
CMC):
Precision scale
Geometric Test
Micrometer Heads
Optical flats/parallels
Linear transducer
Micrometers

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Interval Calibration and

Inspection
10 years
5 years
3 years
Three years
1 year, with performance check
before use
5 years, with annual zero, one point
check (against gauge block) and
condition of anvil

Length bar:
Reference
Working
Precision Level
Precision Linear scale
Micrometer setting gauge
Optical projectors
Pitch Diameter reference disc
Precision Polygon
Rollers and Balls
Roundness standard
Roughness standards:
Metal

4 years
2 years
4 years
5 years
3 years
5 years
4 years
5 years
4 years
5 years

4 years, with annual microscopic

inspection
Glass
Initial, with annual microscopic
inspection
Screw check for ring gauge
3 years
Screw pitch reference standard
3 years
Screw thread measurement cylinder Initial, with annual visual inspection
and vee pieces
Setting cylinder
Sine bars, centres and tables
Squareness testers
Squares:
Try squares
Block squares
Steel / cast iron Straight Edges
Granites
Tape measures, Rules:
Tape measures

Steel rules

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3 years
3 years
3 years
2 years
4 years
3 years
4 years
Initial, with check at maximum
length every 2 to 5 months
depending on use and accuracy
required
Initial, with check at maximum
length every 2 to 5 months
depending on use and accuracy
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Measurement
Fields
Electrical

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Type of Standards or
Equipments
Electronic standard cells
Digital meters
Analog meters
Resistors
Capacitor
Standard cell, Weston
AC-DC Transfer standards
Bridges

Time and
Frequency

Potentiometer
Signal Generator
Attenuator

Photometry
and
Radiometry

RF Power Meter
Stop watches, clock
Luminous intensity lamps

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Interval Calibration and

Inspection
1 year
1 year, compare every sixth month
2 years, compare every sixth
months
3 years, compare annually
3 years, compare annually
2 years, compare at least sixth
monthly
2 years, compare immediately after
calibration
3 years (full calibration), check
against laboratory standard
annually
3 years, compare annually
1 year
3 years (frequency response)
resistance check anually where
appropriate
1 year
1 year
1 year

Luminous flux lamps

(Luminance (lux) meter
Luminance meter
Spectral irradiance lamps

1 year
1 year
1 year
100 hours burning time or three
years, whichever is earlier

UV irradiance meters

6 months (heavy usage)

1 year (light usage)
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year
1 year

Laser/optical power meter

Fiber optic power meter
Laser wavelength (fiber optic)
Wavelength standard filters
Transmittance standard filters
Reflectance standards

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Annex C
Examples of Measurement Uncertainty Evaluation Procedure
for Calibration Laboratories

Evaluation of calibration results and measurement uncertainty is an important part of the

calibration or measurement activities. It should be described in the described in the calibration
method, work instruction or other documentation established by the laboratories. Work
instructions should be clearly made and easy to understand, so it can be well applied by the
operator and can be easily verified by the accreditation assessors. To be able to create an
effective work instruction that need to be considered some of the steps outlined in these
guidelines.
To facilitate the verification of work instructions, work instructions should be presented with a
format consisting of:
1) a mathematical model,
2) the uncertainty equation,
3) description of the sources of uncertainty,
4) the uncertainty budget table.
These components will be described in the following sections:

C.1 Mathematical Model

The mathematical model states the mathematical relationship between the measurand (a
quantity that is measured) an the relevant input qualntities. If a quantity deemed to affect the
measurement results, the variables representing these quantities must exist in the
mathematical model. Conversely, if a quantity is considered no effect, then there should be no
variables that represent the mathematical model. The mathematical model can be modified by
simplification or a logical approach to facilitate evaluation.

C.2 Uncertainty equations

Uncertainty equation is essentially an elaboration of the formula the combined standard
uncertainty (ISO GUM):
2

u = (c u ) = c u + c u + c u + [1]
c

For each variable xi in the mathematical model, there will be a component of standard
uncertainty sensitivity coefficients ui and ci. It should be noted that the value (or formula) the
coefficient of sensitivity is very dependent on the form of mathematical equations in the model,
because that is the determination of a mathematical model must be precise and clear. It is also
noted that the example in equation (1) is only relevant where the input quantities are not
correlated.

C.3 Description of Sources of Uncertainty

Uncertainty equation will have two type of components: the uncertainty components (ui) and
the constant component (ci). Both kinds of these components values should be determined;
both with estimated and derived from other data. There should be a clear description of how to
determine these values. This description includes:

how to determine or estimate the uncertainty ranges (expanded uncertainty) of each

source of uncertainty;
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the type of distribution and the corresponding coverage factor;

determination of value of the sensitivity coefficient.

Without a clear description, budget uncertainty becomes difficult to verify, could even be said
to be meaningless (not mean).

C.4 Uncertainty Budget Table

Uncertainty budget table contains the estimate of contribution of each uncertainty sources and
other variables (coverage factor or divisor, sensitivity coefficients, degrees of freedom).
Uncertainty Budget created in a format so as to facilitate the calculation of standard uncertainty
of each source, the combined standard uncertainty, effective degrees of freedom and
coverage factor (if needed) and the value total expanded uncertainty. This form is suitable for
use in a spreadsheet program that automatically calculate the value to make routine
uncertainty evaluation will be done easily.
NOTES
Notation of Standard Uncertainty and Expanded Uncertainty
To avoid misunderstanding, the notation for the standard uncertainty and the expanded
uncertainty should consider:

standard uncertainty (standard uncertainty) is given by u (lowercase),

expanded uncertainty is given by U (capital letters),

standard uncertainty of the variable Xi is given by u (Xi).

C.5 Standard Formulas and Basic Concepts

Standard formulas and the basic concepts of the ISO GUM no longer need to be included in
work instructions, as it is assumed that users already understand basic concepts of the ISO
GUM. The formula that can be considered as standard formula may include mean, standard
deviation, combined uncertainty, effective degrees of freedom (Welch-Satterthwaite formula).
C.6

Example: Gauge Block Calibration by Mechanical Comparison Method

C.6.1 The Mathematical Model

The basic model that includes the dominant quantities for gauge block calibration may be
derived as follows:
L = Ls + d [2]
with:
L = length of beam tests
L = length of the reference block
s

d = indication of a comparator
taking into account relevant influence quantities, the model may be elaborated as follows:
L(1 + ) = L (1 + ) + d + L
s

drift

[3]

with:
= length expansion coefficient of the test block
= temperature of the test block
= length expansion coefficient of reference block

= temperature of the reference block

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= change of the length of reference block due to its drift

With mathematical manipulation [ISO GUM H.1], equation [3] can be simplified to facilitate the
evaluation of uncertainty, be as follows:
L = L + L ( + ) + d + L
s

drift

[4]

with:
= difference between length expansion coefficient of the test block and reference
block
= difference between temperature of the test block and reference block
Equation [4] will then be used as a mathematical model for gauge block calibration by
comparison method.

C.6.2 Uncertainty Equation

Evaluation of the sensitivity coefficient formula for each component of uncertainty yield
uncertainty equation for gauge block calibration as follows:
2

u (L) = u (L ) + ( + ) u (L ) + L u () + L u () + L u ( ) +
2

L u ( ) + u (d) + u (L
s

drift

) ... [5]

Since and each have estimated the value of zero, then the equation [5] may bi simplified
to:
2

u (L) = u (L ) + L u () + L u () + u (d) + u (L
s

drift

) ... [6]

Equation [6] is a simplified uncertainty equation of the gauge block calibration by mechanical
comparison method.

C.6.3 Description of Sources of Uncertainty

Equation [6] have some input uncertainty is u(L ), u(), u(), u(d), u(L
constants of L , , .
s

drift

); as well as some

Each input uncertainties will contribute to the total uncertainty of gauge block calibration as
described in the following table:

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Table C.6.1
Input/
variable
u(L )

Description of Sources of Uncertainty

The uncertainty of the reference

block drift

Sources of
uncertainty
1. Calibration of
reference blocks
1. Readability
2. Repeatability
3. Calibration
comparator
1. Estimated value of
drift

u()

Uncertainty expansion coefficient

difference between the two blocks

1. Estimated value of
the difference

1. If the two block of the same material, one-tenth of the nominal value
of (eg = 11.5 E-6 C-1 for steel) (deemed distribution of a
square), divided by 3

u()

The uncertainty of the temperature 1. Estimated value of

difference between the two blocks the difference

1. If both block have been conditioned for a long time in the lab
temperature, 0.05 C (considered square distribution), divided by 3

u(d)

u(L

drift

Description

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The uncertainty of the value of the

reference block
Uncertainty of the indication of
comparator readings

Table C.6.2
Constants
Description
L
The length of the reference block
s

Expansion
coefficient
reference block
Temperature deviation
reference block

of
of

Determination of the uncertainty ranges and denominator

1. based on the calibration certificate, divided by k
1. Half of the resolution of the comparator, divided by 3
2. Standard deviation, divided by n
3. From the calibration certificate, divided by k
1. The maximum permissible secular change (ISO3650) (deemed
distribution of a square), divided by 3
* Unless there is another reference

Description Constants Used

Determination of the constants

For each range of measurement, take the largest value (e.g. for the range of 0 ~ 1 mm, then L
= 1 mm or 1000 m)
the Estimates based on the beam material, or information from the manufacturer. Ex. for steel,
= 11.5 E-6 C-1
the The difference between the temperature of the reference beam by 20 C. Ex. if temperature =
20.1 C, then s = 0.1 C

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Table C.6.3

No.

Uncertainty sources

Unit

Distribution

Symbol

Reference block value

Normal

u(L )

Readability
instrument

of

Rect

u(d )

Repeatability
measurement

of

Rect

u(d )

Instrument correction

Normal

u(d )

Reference block drift

Rect

u(L

Difference between
and

/C

Rect

u()

Temperature gradient
between blocks

Rect

u()

Expanded
uncertainty(U)

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Budget Uncertainty

Cov.erage
Factor
(k)

Degrees of
freedom (vi)

Standard.
Uncertainty (ui)

Sensitivity
Coefficients (ci)

ci.ui

drift

Sums
Combined uncert, uc
Eff. Deg of freedom, v

eff

Cov. Factor for 95% CL

Expanded
U95

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(ci.ui)

(ci.ui)4/vi