Course objectives:

 On completion the trainee will be able to:

• Fully understand the requirements of R76
• Evaluate an application and make a decision on certification (type approval)
• Understand the technical requirements and be able to develop testing practices

Who should attend?

Anyone with an interest in the Type Approval of Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments to the OIML Recommendation 76.

 Course Content:

-Introduction to R76-1 (2006)

• Metrological requirements
• Technical requirements
• Technical requirements (electronic instruments)
• Marking
• Metrological controls - type approval principles

-Conducting type approval

• Documentation requirements
• Visual inspection
• Examination - using the checklist
• Test Report
• Recommendation for approval

-Principles of testing

• Test facilities
• Calibration and traceability
• Measurement uncertainty
• ISO17025

-Requirements for indicators

• Configuration of instrument for test
• Compatibility of modules
• Software examination

-Practical session ( to be decided by tutor )