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+{
+  "prd_sentences": "0.1.0",
+  "document": {
+    "urn": "urn:oiml:pub:r:60-1:2021",
+    "short": "OIML R 60-1:2021",
+    "part": "1"
+  },
+  "sentences": [
+    {
+      "address": "clause-1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-1",
+      "clause": "1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Load cells comprise a distinct element or module within other complex instruments; they do not produce distinct quantitative values that are inherently identified or associated with denominations or units."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-1/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-1",
+      "clause": "1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The data that can be extracted from a load cell is simply a measurement of change in the output of the load cell in relation to the input."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-1/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-1",
+      "clause": "1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "This relative change must be converted by other elements or modules within an instrument into values that are meaningful measurements which can then be used to identify a quantity."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-1/s4",
+      "fragment": "clause-1",
+      "clause": "1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Although strain gauge technology was a primary focus in the initial development of R 60, it is to be understood that load cells that operate using other principles may also be evaluated under this Recommendation."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-2.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-2.1",
+      "clause": "2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "This Recommendation prescribes the principal metrological static requirements and static evaluation procedures for load cells used in the determination of conformity to this Recommendation."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-2.1/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-2.1",
+      "clause": "2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "It is intended to provide authorities with uniform means for determining the metrological characteristics of load cells used in measuring instruments that are subjected to metrological controls."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-2.1/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-2.1",
+      "clause": "2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "It is acknowledged that test procedures found in OIML R 60-2 are useful in the evaluation of load cells that are currently in service (i.e. primarily of the strain gauge design) however, there may be variations in designs for load cells that will require additional or modified test procedures to appropriately evaluate them."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-2.1/s4",
+      "fragment": "clause-2.1",
+      "clause": "2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "These additional test procedures may be annexed when necessary."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-2.1/s5",
+      "fragment": "clause-2.1",
+      "clause": "2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Except where otherwise specified, these requirements apply regardless of the technology or operating principle employed."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-2.1/s6",
+      "fragment": "clause-2.1",
+      "clause": "2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The requirements and evaluation procedures in this Recommendation have been drafted to be non-specific with regard to load cell design and their operating principles."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-2.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-2.2",
+      "clause": "2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "This Recommendation utilises the principle that several measurement errors shall be considered together when applying load cell performance characteristics to the permitted error envelope."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-2.2/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-2.2",
+      "clause": "2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Thus, it is not considered appropriate to specify individual errors for given characteristics (e.g. non-linearity, hysteresis, effects of influence factors), but rather to consider the total error envelope allowed for a load cell as the limiting factor."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-2.2/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-2.2",
+      "clause": "2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The use of an error envelope allows the balancing of the individual contributions to the total error of measurement while still achieving the intended final result."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-2.2/note-1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-2.2/note-1",
+      "kind": "note",
+      "fragment_normative": false,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The error envelope may be defined as the boundary of the combined individual errors (see table-4) as a function of the force introduced by the applied load (expressed in mass units) over the measuring range."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-2.2/note-1/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-2.2/note-1",
+      "kind": "note",
+      "fragment_normative": false,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The combined error determined may be positive or negative and include the effects of non-linearity, hysteresis and temperature."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-2.3/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-2.3",
+      "clause": "2.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "“Weighing modules” as noted in OIML R 76 [1], T.2.2.7 (see R 60, Annex A, A.2.1), are not covered by this Recommendation."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-2.3/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-2.3",
+      "clause": "2.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Weighing instruments that include load cells and which give an indication of mass are the subjects of separate Recommendations."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-2.3/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-2.3",
+      "clause": "2.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "While digital load cells may be covered under this Recommendation, a load cell that produces an output consisting of more than digital “raw counts” is not covered."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-2.3/s4",
+      "fragment": "clause-2.3",
+      "clause": "2.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "In the illustration from OIML R 76 below, the scope of R 60 would not extend beyond module #3."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3",
+      "clause": "3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The terms most frequently used in the load cell field and their definitions are given below (see 3.6 for an illustration of certain definitions)."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-3",
+      "clause": "3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The terminology used in this Recommendation conforms to OIML V 2-200 International Vocabulary of Metrology — Basic and General Concepts and Associated Terms (VIM) , to OIML V 1 International Vocabulary of Terms in Legal Metrology (VIML) , to OIML D 9 Principles of metrological supervision , to OIML D 11 General requirements for measuring instruments , and to OIML B 18 Framework for the OIML Certification System (OIML-CS) ."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-3",
+      "clause": "3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "In addition, for the purposes of this Recommendation, the following definitions apply:"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3/s4",
+      "fragment": "clause-3",
+      "clause": "3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Abbreviations ACAlternating Current CHCyclic Humidity DCDirect Current DRMinimum Deadload Output Return EMCElectro Magnetic Compatibility EUTEquipment Under Test I/OInput/Output IECInternational Electrotechnical Commission ISOInternational Organization for Standardization LCLoad Cell MPEMaximum Permissible Error NHNo Humidity OIMLR 60-1:2021 (E) OIMLInternational Organisation of Legal Metrology SHSteady-State Humidity VIMInternational Vocabulary of Metrology — Basic and General Concepts and Associated Terms VIMLInternational vocabulary of terms in legal metrology"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.1.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.1.1",
+      "clause": "3.1.1",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "ability of a measuring instrument to maintain its performance characteristics over a period of use"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.1.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.1.2",
+      "clause": "3.1.2",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "practice and process of applying statutory and regulatory structure and enforcement to metrology(For notes, refer to the )."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.1.3/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.1.3",
+      "clause": "3.1.3",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "measuring transducer that will produce an output in response to an applied load."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.1.3/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.1.3",
+      "clause": "3.1.3",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "This output may be converted by another device into measurement units such as mass"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.1.3.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.1.3.1",
+      "clause": "3.1.3.1",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "load cell from which the output provides either measurable data or direct information representing the measurand value"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.1.3.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.1.3.2",
+      "clause": "3.1.3.2",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "load cell which is capable of performing the functions as described under analogue-passive load cellanalogue-passive load cellterm-analogue-passive-load-cell and which also utilises active electronics"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.1.3.3/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.1.3.3",
+      "clause": "3.1.3.3",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "analogue-active load cell which includes an analogue to digital conversion device providing a representation of the measurand value in some unprocessed digital format"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.1.3.4/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.1.3.4",
+      "clause": "3.1.3.4",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "analogue-active load cell which includes an analogue to digital conversion device providing a representation of the measurand value in some digital format and includes further digital processing (e.g. scaling)"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.1.4/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.1.4",
+      "clause": "3.1.4",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "affixing of one or more marks(For notes, refer to the )."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.1.5/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.1.5",
+      "clause": "3.1.5",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "activity of legal metrological control to check the observance of metrology laws and regulations(For notes, refer to the )."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.1.6/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.1.6",
+      "clause": "3.1.6",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "device, used in measurement, that provides an output quantity having a specified relation to the input quantity"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.1.7/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.1.7",
+      "clause": "3.1.7",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "test to verify whether the load cell under test is capable of performing its intended functions"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.1.8/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.1.8",
+      "clause": "3.1.8",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "operating condition that must be fulfilled during measurement in order that a measuring instrument or measuring system perform as designed(For notes, refer to the )."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.1.9/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.1.9",
+      "clause": "3.1.9",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "means intended to protect the measuring instrument against any unauthorised modification, readjustment, removal of parts, software, etc.(For notes, refer to the )."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.1.10/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.1.10",
+      "clause": "3.1.10",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "conformity assessment procedure on one or more specimens of an identified type (pattern) of measuring instruments which results in an evaluation report and / or an evaluation certificate(For notes, refer to the )."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.1.11/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.1.11",
+      "clause": "3.1.11",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "decision of legal relevance, based on the review of the type evaluation report, that the type of a measuring instrument complies with the relevant statutory requirements and results in the issuance of the type approval certificate"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.2.1.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.2.1.1",
+      "clause": "3.2.1.1",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "applying a compressive force to the load receptor of a load cell"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.2.1.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.2.1.2",
+      "clause": "3.2.1.2",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "applying a tension force to the load receptor of a load cell"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.3.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.3.1",
+      "clause": "3.3.1",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "analogue resistive element that is attached to a load cell structure and that changes resistance depending on the deformation of the load cell structure when compression or tension forces are applied to the load cell"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.4.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.4.1",
+      "clause": "3.4.1",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "symbol assigned to a load cell that indicates the conditions of humidity under which the load cell has been tested"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.4.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.4.2",
+      "clause": "3.4.2",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "group of load cells which for the purposes of type evaluation are considered as one family and that are of:the same material or combination of materials (for example mild steel, stainless steel or aluminium); the same design of the measurement technique (for example strain gauges bonded to metal); when used, the same principle used to attach the strain gauge to the load cell; the same method of construction (for example shape, sealing of strain gauges, mounting method, manufacturing method); the same set of specifications (for example output rating, input impedance, supply voltage, cable details); and one or more load cell groups where all load cells within the group possess identical metrological characteristics (as listed in 5.1.5 — including: class; n_{\"LC\"}; temperature rating, etc.)."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.5.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.5.1",
+      "clause": "3.5.1",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "subdivision of the load cell measuring range"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.5.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.5.2",
+      "clause": "3.5.2",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "range between the maximum load of the measuring range D_{\"max\"} and minimum load of the measuring range D_{\"min\"}load cell measuring range = (D_{\"max\"} - D_{\"min\"})"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.5.3/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.5.3",
+      "clause": "3.5.3",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "measurable quantity into which a load cell converts the measured input quantity"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.5.4/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.5.4",
+      "clause": "3.5.4",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "load cell interval, expressed in units of mass, used in the test of the load cell for accuracy classification"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.5.5/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.5.5",
+      "clause": "3.5.5",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "largest value of a quantity expressed in units of mass, which may be applied to a load cell"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.5.6/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.5.6",
+      "clause": "3.5.6",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "largest value of a quantity expressed in units of mass which can be introduced to a load cell under test"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.5.7/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.5.7",
+      "clause": "3.5.7",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "range of values of the quantity expressed in units of mass that may be applied to a load cellmaximum measuring range = (E_{\"max\"} - E_{\"min\"})"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.5.8/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.5.8",
+      "clause": "3.5.8",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "maximum number of load cell verification intervals into which the maximum measuring range may be divided"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.5.9/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.5.9",
+      "clause": "3.5.9",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "smallest value of a quantity (expressed in mass units) that may be applied to a load cell"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.5.10/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.5.10",
+      "clause": "3.5.10",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "difference of load cell output, expressed in units of mass at the minimum dead load (D_{\"min\"}), measured before and after application of a load of D_{\"max\"}"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.5.11/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.5.11",
+      "clause": "3.5.11",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "smallest load cell verification interval in units of mass into which the maximum measuring range (E_{\"max\"} - E_{\"min\"}) can be divided"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.5.12/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.5.12",
+      "clause": "3.5.12",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "smallest value of a quantity expressed in units of mass, applied to a load cell under test"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.5.13/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.5.13",
+      "clause": "3.5.13",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "total of load cell verification intervals into which the maximum measuring range is divided"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.5.14/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.5.14",
+      "clause": "3.5.14",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "ratio of the maximum measuring range, to two times the minimum dead load output return, DR"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.5.15/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.5.15",
+      "clause": "3.5.15",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "ratio of the maximum measuring range, to the minimum load cell verification interval, v_{\"min\"}"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.5.16/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.5.16",
+      "clause": "3.5.16",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "maximum load that can be applied without producing a permanent shift in the performance characteristics beyond those specified"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.5.17/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.5.17",
+      "clause": "3.5.17",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "time between the moment power is applied to a load cell and the moment at which the load cell is capable of complying with the requirements"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.6/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.6",
+      "clause": "3.6",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The terms that appear above the central horizontal line (related to parameters E_{\"min\"} and E_{\"max\"}) are parameters that are fixed by the design of the load cell."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.6/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.6",
+      "clause": "3.6",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The terms that appear below that line (related to parameters D_{\"min\"} and D_{\"max\"}) are parameters that are variable, dependent on the conditions of the test of a load cell (in particular, those load cells used in weighing instruments)."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.6/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.6",
+      "clause": "3.6",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The following statements apply: (see also R 60-2, 2.7.3.4)"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.6/s4",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.6",
+      "clause": "3.6",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "(D_{\"max\"} - D_{\"min\"}) (E_{\"max\"} - E_{\"min\"})"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.6/s5",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.6",
+      "clause": "3.6",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "E_{\"min\"} <= D_{\"min\"} <= (0.1 E_{\"max\"}), and (0.9 E_{\"max\"}) <= D_{\"max\"} <= E_{\"max\"}"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.1",
+      "clause": "3.7.1",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "change in load cell output occurring with time while under constant load and with all environmental conditions and other variables also remaining constant"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.2",
+      "clause": "3.7.2",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "value of a dimensionless fraction expressed as a decimal (for example, 0.7) representing that portion of an error observed in the (weighing) instrument which is attributed to the load cell alone"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.3/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.3",
+      "clause": "3.7.3",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "difference between the intrinsic error after a period of use and the initial intrinsic error of a measuring instrument"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.4/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.4",
+      "clause": "3.7.4",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "quantity defining an interval about the result of a measurement that may be expected to encompass a large fraction of the distribution of values that could reasonably be attributed to the measurand (OIML G 1-100 Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement) [7]"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.5/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.5",
+      "clause": "3.7.5",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "difference between the error of indication and the intrinsic error of a measuring instrument (For notes, refer to the )."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.6/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.6",
+      "clause": "3.7.6",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "electrical representation issued by the load cell indicating that a fault condition exists"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.7/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.7",
+      "clause": "3.7.7",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "difference in load cell output readings for the same applied force between the reading obtained by increasing the load from minimum load (D_{\"min\"}), and the reading obtained by decreasing the load from maximum load (D_{\"max\"})"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.8/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.8",
+      "clause": "3.7.8",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "intrinsic error of a measuring instrument as determined prior to performance tests and durability evaluations"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.9/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.9",
+      "clause": "3.7.9",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "error resulting from a load cell, determined under reference conditions"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.10/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.10",
+      "clause": "3.7.10",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "extreme value of measurement error, with respect to a known reference quantity value, permitted by specifications or regulations for a given measurement, measuring instrument, or measuring system(For notes, refer to the )."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.11/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.11",
+      "clause": "3.7.11",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "measured quantity minus a reference quantity value.(For additional notes, refer to the )."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.12/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.12",
+      "clause": "3.7.12",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "quantity value representing a measurement result(For notes, refer to the )."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.13/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.13",
+      "clause": "3.7.13",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "deviation from the average of the values of load cell signals from a straight line through zero force applied and maximum force applied"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.14/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.14",
+      "clause": "3.7.14",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "difference between load cell output readings taken from consecutive tests under the same loading and environmental conditions of measurement"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.15/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.15",
+      "clause": "3.7.15",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "smallest change in a quantity being measured that causes a perceptible change in the corresponding indication(For notes, refer to the )."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.16/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.16",
+      "clause": "3.7.16",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "durability error exceeding the value specified in the applicable Recommendation(For notes, refer to the )."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.17/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.17",
+      "clause": "3.7.17",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "fault exceeding the applicable fault limit value(For notes, refer to the )."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.18/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.18",
+      "clause": "3.7.18",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "capability of a load cell to maintain the load cell output of the load cell’s measuring range over a period of use within specified limits"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.19/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.19",
+      "clause": "3.7.19",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "change of the signal output under minimum dead load due to a change in ambient temperature"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.20/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.20",
+      "clause": "3.7.20",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "change in sensitivity due to a change in ambient temperature"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.7.21/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.7.21",
+      "clause": "3.7.21",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "mark applied to a measuring instrument certifying its conformity to the approved type"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.8.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.8.1",
+      "clause": "3.8.1",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "influence quantity having a value within the limits specified in the relevant Recommendation, but outside the specified rated operating conditions of a measuring instrument"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.8.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.8.2",
+      "clause": "3.8.2",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "influence quantity having a value which ranges within the rated operating conditions of a measuring instrument(For notes, refer to the )."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.8.3/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.8.3",
+      "clause": "3.8.3",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "quantity that, in a direct measurement, does not affect the quantity that is actually measured, but that affects the relation between the indication and the measurement result(For examples and notes, refer to the )."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.8.4/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.8.4",
+      "clause": "3.8.4",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "operating condition that must be fulfilled during measurement in order that a measuring instrument or measuring system perform as designed(For notes, refer to the )."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-3.8.5/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-3.8.5",
+      "clause": "3.8.5",
+      "kind": "definition",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "operating condition prescribed for evaluating the performance of a measuring instrument or measuring system or for comparison of measurement results(For notes, refer to the )."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-4/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-4",
+      "clause": "4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "A load cell provides an output proportional to a force resulting from applying a load."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-4/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-4",
+      "clause": "4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Load cells may be used as a single transducer or applied together with other load cells in a system where the design allows such application."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-4/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-4",
+      "clause": "4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The term “load cell” in this Recommendation is not limited to any particular type of technology or design principle."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-4/s4",
+      "fragment": "clause-4",
+      "clause": "4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "While many technologies are used in the design of load cells, those used in legal metrology applications are commonly designed to provide an electrical output relative to a mechanical input."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-4/s5",
+      "fragment": "clause-4",
+      "clause": "4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Both analogue and digital outputs are recognised in load cells within that category."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-4/s6",
+      "fragment": "clause-4",
+      "clause": "4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Although strain gauge technology was a primary focus in the development of R 60, it is to be understood that load cells that operate using other principles may also be evaluated under this Recommendation."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-4/s7",
+      "fragment": "clause-4",
+      "clause": "4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Variations of transducers that operate using alternative basis of input/output may include, but are not limited to pressure (e.g. hydraulic, pneumatic), vibratory frequency and magnetic forces."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-4/s8",
+      "fragment": "clause-4",
+      "clause": "4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The term load cell may describe an elemental component/module or a somewhat more complex instrument including constituents that perform functions such as signal filtering and analogue-to-digital conversion."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1",
+      "clause": "5.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The classification of load cells into specific accuracy classes is provided to facilitate their application to various measuring systems."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1",
+      "clause": "5.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "In the application of this Recommendation, it should be recognised that the effective performance of a particular load cell may be improved by compensation means within the measuring system with which it is applied."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1",
+      "clause": "5.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Therefore, it is not the intention of this Recommendation to require that a load cell be of the same accuracy class as the measuring system in which it may be applied."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1/s4",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1",
+      "clause": "5.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Nor does it require that a measuring instrument, indicating in units of mass for example, use a load cell which has been approved during a separate type evaluation."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1/s5",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1",
+      "clause": "5.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "All data/items found in 5.1.1 shall be specified by the manufacturer."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.1",
+      "clause": "5.1.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Load cells shall be ranked according to their overall performance capabilities into one of the four accuracy classes whose designations are as follows:"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.1/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.1",
+      "clause": "5.1.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Class A; Class B; Class C; Class D."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.2",
+      "clause": "5.1.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The maximum number of load cell verification intervals, n_{\"LC\"}, into which the maximum measuring range E_{\"max\"} - E_{\"min\"} (see 3.5.8) can be divided in a measuring system shall be within the limits presented in table-1."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.3/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.3",
+      "clause": "5.1.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The minimum load cell verification interval, v_{\"min\"}, shall be specified by the manufacturer (see 3.5.11 in combination with 3.5.15)."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.4/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.4",
+      "clause": "5.1.4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Load cells shall also be classified by the intended manner in which a load is applied to the load cell wherever there would be a risk of confusing the manner of loading (i.e. compression loading, tension loading or universal)."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.4/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.4",
+      "clause": "5.1.4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "A load cell may bear different classifications according to the intended manner in which a load is applied to the load cell."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.4/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.4",
+      "clause": "5.1.4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The manner of loading for which the classification(s) applies(y) shall be specified."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.4/s4",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.4",
+      "clause": "5.1.4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "For multiple capacity load cells, each capacity shall be classified separately."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.5/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.5",
+      "clause": "5.1.5",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The load cell shall be classified corresponding to the following six parameters:"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.5/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.5",
+      "clause": "5.1.5",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "accuracy class designation (see 5.1.1 and 6.2.4.1);"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.5/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.5",
+      "clause": "5.1.5",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "maximum number of load cell verification intervals (see 5.1.2 and 6.2.4.5);"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.5/s4",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.5",
+      "clause": "5.1.5",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "intended manner of the application of the load, if necessary (see 5.1.4 and 6.2.4.2);"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.5/s5",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.5",
+      "clause": "5.1.5",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "special limits of working temperature, if applicable (see 6.2.4.3);"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.5/s6",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.5",
+      "clause": "5.1.5",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "humidity symbol, if applicable (see 6.2.4.4); and"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.5/s7",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.5",
+      "clause": "5.1.5",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "additional characterisation information, as listed below in fig-4."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.5/s8",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.5",
+      "clause": "5.1.5",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "An example illustrating the six parts of the load cell classification is shown in fig-4."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.6/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.6",
+      "clause": "5.1.6",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Standard classifications shall be used; examples are shown in table-2."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.7/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.7",
+      "clause": "5.1.7",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Load cells that have comprehensive classifications for the manner in which the load is applied to the load cell shall be accompanied by the relative information for each classification."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.7/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.7",
+      "clause": "5.1.7",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "An example is shown in table-3."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.1.7/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.1.7",
+      "clause": "5.1.7",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "An illustration of the standard classification symbols, using an example, is shown in fig-4."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.2.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.2.1",
+      "clause": "5.2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The value of the smallest load applied to a load cell during test which is expressed in units of mass shall not be less than E_{\"min\"} (see 3.5.9)."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.2.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.2.2",
+      "clause": "5.2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The value of the largest load applied to a load cell during test which is expressed in units of mass shall not be greater than E_{\"max\"} (see 3.5.5)."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.3/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.3",
+      "clause": "5.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Under the rated operating conditions in 5.6, the maximum permissible error (MPE) shall not exceed the values stated in 5.5."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.3/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.3",
+      "clause": "5.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The MPE is applicable after increasing as well as decreasing the force applied (i.e. they include hysteresis)."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.3.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.3.1",
+      "clause": "5.3.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The maximum permissible measurement errors for each accuracy class are related to the maximum number of load cell verification intervals (n_{\"LC\"}) specified for the load cell (see 5.1.2) and to the actual value of the load cell verification interval, v."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.3.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.3.2",
+      "clause": "5.3.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The MPE (see 3.7.10) on type evaluation shall be the values derived using the expressions contained in the left column of table-4."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.3.2/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.3.2",
+      "clause": "5.3.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The apportioning factor, p_{\"LC\"} shall be chosen and declared (if other than 0.7) by the manufacturer and shall be in the range of 0.3 to 0.8: (0.3 <= p_{\"LC\"} <= 0.8)Associated with apportionment of error provisions contained within OIML R 76-1, 3.5.1 and 3.10.2.1 [1]; R 50-1, 2.2.33.2.2 [24]; R 51-1, 5.2.3.4 [25]; R 61-1, 5.2.3.3 [26]; R 106-1, 5.1.3.2 [27]; or R 107-1, 5.1.4.1 [28], when load cell is applied to such instruments. , where “m” is the value (expressed in mass) representing the force introduced by the load applied."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.3.2/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.3.2",
+      "clause": "5.3.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The value of the apportioning factor, p_{\"LC\"} shall appear on the OIML certificate, if the value is not equal to 0.7."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.3.2/s4",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.3.2",
+      "clause": "5.3.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "If the apportioning factor, p_{\"LC\"} is not specified on the certificate then the value 0.7 shall be assumed."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.3.2/s5",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.3.2",
+      "clause": "5.3.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The maximum permissible error may be positive or negative and is applicable to both increasing and decreasing loads."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.3.2/s6",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.3.2",
+      "clause": "5.3.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The limits of error shown include errors due to non-linearity, hysteresis and temperature effect on sensitivity over certain temperature ranges, specified in 5.6.1.1 and 5.6.1.2."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.3.2/s7",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.3.2",
+      "clause": "5.3.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Further errors, not included in the table-4 limits of error, are treated separately."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.4/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.4",
+      "clause": "5.4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The maximum difference between the results of five identical load applications for classes A and B and of three identical load applications for classes C and D shall not be greater than the absolute value of the MPE for that load."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.5.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.5.1",
+      "clause": "5.5.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The difference between the reading taken upon the application of a maximum load (D_{\"max\"}) and the reading observed within and after 30 minutes of exposure of 90 % to 100 % of E_{\"max\"} shall not exceed 0.7 times the absolute value of MPE for the applied load."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.5.1/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.5.1",
+      "clause": "5.5.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Regardless of any value declared by the manufacturer for the apportioning factor, p_{\"LC\"}, the MPE for creep shall be determined from table-4 using the apportioning factor, p_{\"LC\"} = 0.7."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.5.1/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.5.1",
+      "clause": "5.5.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The difference in readings taken after 20 minutes of exposure to 90 % to 100 % of E_{\"max\"} and at 30 minutes of exposure to 90 % to 100 % of E_{\"max\"} shall not exceed 0.15 times the absolute value of MPE."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.5.1/s4",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.5.1",
+      "clause": "5.5.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Load cell class: C3 (declared by the manufacturer) Apportioning factor: p_{\"LC\"} = 0.7 Applied load: D_{\"max\"} = E_{\"max\"} (test specification) Maximum difference between the reading = 0.7 xx (0.7 xx 1.5 v) = 0.735 v"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.5.1/s5",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.5.1",
+      "clause": "5.5.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Load cell class: C3 (declared by the manufacturer) Apportioning factor: p_{\"LC\"} = 0.7 Applied load: D_{\"max\"} = E_{\"max\"} (test specification) Maximum difference between the initial reading = 0.15 xx (0.7 xx 1.5 \" v\") = 0.1575 \" v\""
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.5.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.5.2",
+      "clause": "5.5.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The difference between the initial reading of the minimum load output (D_{\"min\"}) and the reading of D_{\"min\"} at the conclusion of the creep test (5.5.1), shall not exceed half the value of the load cell verification interval (0.5 \" v\")."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.5.2/note-1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.5.2/note-1",
+      "kind": "note",
+      "fragment_normative": false,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "It should be noted that DR is the minimum dead load output return expressed in mass units (g, kg, t)."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.5.2/note-1/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.5.2/note-1",
+      "kind": "note",
+      "fragment_normative": false,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "DR has to be adjusted in a value expressed in load cell verification intervals, v."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6",
+      "clause": "5.6",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Load cells shall be evaluated under the conditions specified in 5.6.1."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6",
+      "clause": "5.6",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "An evaluation may include additional special testing performed under conditions that vary from those specified in 5.6.1 if requested and specified by the applicant submitting the load cell for evaluation."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6",
+      "clause": "5.6",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "This special testing may be performed in addition to, but not instead of testing under the specified conditions in 5.6.1."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6/s4",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6",
+      "clause": "5.6",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Load cells that are equipped with functions typically performed by complete instruments may be required to be evaluated against additional requirements contained in other OIML Recommendations for those complete instruments."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6/s5",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6",
+      "clause": "5.6",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "These additional evaluations are outside the scope of this Recommendation (see 2.3)."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6.1.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6.1.1",
+      "clause": "5.6.1.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Excluding temperature effects on minimum dead load output, the load cell shall perform within the limits of error in 5.3.2 over the temperature range of -10 \"unitsml(degC)\" to +40 \"unitsml(degC)\", unless otherwise specified as in 5.6.1.2."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6.1.1/note-1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6.1.1/note-1",
+      "kind": "note",
+      "fragment_normative": false,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "National legislation may prescribe alternative temperature limits outside of the range specified above as appropriate for local climatic conditions and the environmental conditions that can be anticipated."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6.1.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6.1.2",
+      "clause": "5.6.1.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Load cells for which particular limits of working temperature are specified shall satisfy, within those ranges, the conditions defined in 5.3.2."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6.1.2/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6.1.2",
+      "clause": "5.6.1.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The span of these ranges shall be at least:"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6.1.2/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6.1.2",
+      "clause": "5.6.1.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "5 \"unitsml(degC)\" for load cells of class A; 15 \"unitsml(degC)\" for load cells of class B; 30 \"unitsml(degC)\" for load cells of classes C and D."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6.1.3/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6.1.3",
+      "clause": "5.6.1.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The minimum dead load output of the load cell over the temperature range, as specified in 5.6.1.1 or 5.6.1.2, shall not vary by an amount greater than the apportioning factor, p_{\"LC\"}, times the minimum load cell verification interval, v_{\"min\"}, for any change in ambient temperature of:"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6.1.3/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6.1.3",
+      "clause": "5.6.1.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "2 \"unitsml(degC)\" for load cells of class A; 5 \"unitsml(degC)\" for load cells of class B, C and D."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6.2",
+      "clause": "5.6.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The output of the load cell shall not vary by an amount greater than the minimum load cell verification interval, v_{\"min\"}, for any incremental change in barometric pressure equivalent to 1 \"unitsml(kPa)\"."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6.3/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6.3",
+      "clause": "5.6.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "With respect to humidity conditions, this Recommendation defines 3 humidity classes: CH (cyclic humidity — as standard), NH (no humidity), and SH (steady-state humidity)."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6.3/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6.3",
+      "clause": "5.6.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "In the case of class NH or SH, the class designation shall be marked on the load cell."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6.3/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6.3",
+      "clause": "5.6.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "In the case of class CH, class designation marking of the load cell is not mandatory."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6.3.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6.3.1",
+      "clause": "5.6.3.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "This requirement is only applicable to load cells marked CH or with no humidity symbol marking and not applicable to load cells marked NH or SH."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6.3.1/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6.3.1",
+      "clause": "5.6.3.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The influence of exposure to temperature cycles specified in R 60-2, 2.10.5.12 2.10.5.12 on the load cell output for minimum load shall not be greater than 4 % of the difference between the output on the maximum capacity, E_{\"max\"}, and that at the minimum dead load, E_{\"min\"}."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6.3.1/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6.3.1",
+      "clause": "5.6.3.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The influence of exposure to temperature cycles specified in R 60-2, 2.10.5.12 on the load cell output for the maximum load shall not be greater than the load cell verification interval, v."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6.3.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6.3.2",
+      "clause": "5.6.3.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "This requirement is only applicable to load cells marked SH and is not applicable to load cells marked NH or CH or with no humidity symbol marking."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.6.3.2/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.6.3.2",
+      "clause": "5.6.3.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "A load cell shall meet the MPE applicable to the load applied as specified in table-4, when exposed to conditions of relative humidity variations as specified in R 60-2, 2.10.6.11."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.1",
+      "clause": "5.7.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "In addition to the other requirements of this Recommendation, analogue-active load cells shall comply with the following requirements."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.1/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.1",
+      "clause": "5.7.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The MPE shall be determined using an apportioning factor, p_{\"LC\"} greater than or equal to 0.7 and less than or equal to 0.8 (0.7 <= p_{\"LC\"} <= 0.8) substituted for the apportioning factor, p_{\"LC\"}, that is declared by the manufacturer and applied to the other requirements."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.1/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.1",
+      "clause": "5.7.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "If a digital load cell equipped with further data processing (3.1.3.4) is configured with substantial additional electronic functions (e.g. display of indications, frequency counter) that are typical of an electronic weighing instrument, it may be considered outside the scope of this Recommendation and the load cell may need to undergo additional evaluation against requirements contained in other OIML Recommendations which are applicable to weighing instruments."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.1.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.1.1",
+      "clause": "5.7.1.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "An analogue-active load cell shall be designed and manufactured such that when it is exposed to electrical disturbances either:"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.1.1/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.1.1",
+      "clause": "5.7.1.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "significant faults do not occur; or"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.1.1/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.1.1",
+      "clause": "5.7.1.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "significant faults are detected and acted upon."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.1.1/s4",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.1.1",
+      "clause": "5.7.1.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "If significant faults do occur, and the load cell is equipped with the intelligence to detect and act upon significant faults through the instrument that the load cell is installed in, the reporting of and acting upon significant faults would then be evaluated under the appropriate Recommendation for the complete instrument."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.1.1/s5",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.1.1",
+      "clause": "5.7.1.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Messages of significant faults should not be confused with other messages presented."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.1.1/note-1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.1.1/note-1",
+      "kind": "note",
+      "fragment_normative": false,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "A fault in value that is equal to or smaller than the load cell minimum verification interval, v_{\"min\"}, is allowed."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.1.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.1.2",
+      "clause": "5.7.1.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "When a significant fault has been detected, either the load cell shall be made inoperative automatically or a fault detection output shall be issued automatically."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.1.2/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.1.2",
+      "clause": "5.7.1.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "This fault detection output shall continue until the fault has been resolved."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.1.3/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.1.3",
+      "clause": "5.7.1.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The load cell shall be suitably durable so that the requirements of this Recommendation may be met in accordance with the intended use of the load cell."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.1.4/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.1.4",
+      "clause": "5.7.1.4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "An analogue-active load cell is presumed to comply with the requirements in 5.7.1.1, if it passes the examinations specified in 5.7.2 and R 60-2, 2.10.7."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.1.5/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.1.5",
+      "clause": "5.7.1.5",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The requirements in 5.7.1.1 may be applied separately to each individual cause or significant fault."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.1.5/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.1.5",
+      "clause": "5.7.1.5",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The choice of whether item-5.7.1.1-a or item-5.7.1.1-b is applied is left to the manufacturer."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.2.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.2.1",
+      "clause": "5.7.2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "During the designed warm-up time of an analogue-active load cell there shall be no transmission of measurement results."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.2.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.2.2",
+      "clause": "5.7.2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "An analogue-active load cell that operates from a mains power supply shall be designed to comply with the metrological requirements if the mains power supply varies in voltage from -15 % to +10 % of the supply voltage."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.2.3/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.2.3",
+      "clause": "5.7.2.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "An analogue-active load cell that operates from a battery power supply shall either continue to function correctly, or not provide a measurement result whenever the voltage is below the value specified by the manufacturer."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.2.4/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.2.4",
+      "clause": "5.7.2.4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "All functions shall operate as designed."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.2.4/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.2.4",
+      "clause": "5.7.2.4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "All measurement results shall be within maximum permissible errors."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.2.5/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.2.5",
+      "clause": "5.7.2.5",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "When an analogue-active load cell is subjected to the disturbances specified in R 60-2, 2.10.7.5 to 2.10.7.10 (also summarised in table-5), the difference between the load cell output due to a disturbance and the load cell output without disturbance (fault) shall satisfy the conditions in 5.7.1.1."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-5.7.2.6/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-5.7.2.6",
+      "clause": "5.7.2.6",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "When an analogue-active load cell is subjected to the span stability test specified in R 60-2, 2.10.7.11, the variation in the load cell span measurement results shall not exceed the greater of: half the load cell verification interval; or half the absolute value of the MPE for the applied test load D_{\"max\"}."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.1",
+      "clause": "6.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Provision shall be made for appropriate sealing by mechanical, electronic and/or cryptographic means, making any change that affects the metrological integrity of the device impossible or evident."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.1/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.1",
+      "clause": "6.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Any embedded programming (i.e. firmware) that influences the raw count output of the load cell will be evaluated under the terms of this Recommendation."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.1/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.1",
+      "clause": "6.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "In addition, if the software modifies load cell performance, not exceeding the functions of analogue to digital conversion and the linearization of the load cell output, then that software shall be evaluated under the terms in this Recommendation and in accordance with OIML D 31 [8]."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.1/s4",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.1",
+      "clause": "6.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Any weighing instrument function shall be evaluated under other appropriate Recommendations for weighing instruments."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.1/s5",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.1",
+      "clause": "6.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Functionality of any software which is not covered by this Recommendation, e.g. functionalities of weighing instruments, is outside the scope of this Recommendation and is therefore not evaluated."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.1/s6",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.1",
+      "clause": "6.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "It may be required to undergo additional evaluations against other requirements contained in the applicable OIML Recommendations for weighing instruments."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.1/s7",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.1",
+      "clause": "6.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The requirements which are relevant to the evaluation of load cells and provided in OIML D 31 [8] shall be fulfilled for the load cell by taking into account the following aspects."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.1/s8",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.1",
+      "clause": "6.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "In general, for load cells, the severity level I, examined with validation procedure A, is required."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.1/s9",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.1",
+      "clause": "6.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "For legally relevant software of digital load cells the following statements according to OIML D 31 [8] shall be applied."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.1/s10",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.1",
+      "clause": "6.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The exception described in OIML D 31, 5.1.1 [8] for an imprint of the software identification is allowed."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.1/s11",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.1",
+      "clause": "6.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The level of conformity of manufactured devices to the approved type is according to OIML D 31, 5.2.5 (subclause a) [8]."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.1/s12",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.1",
+      "clause": "6.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Updating the legally relevant software of a load cell in the field is possible via verified or traced update according to OIML D 31, 5.2.6.2 and 5.2.6.3 [8]."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.1/s13",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.1",
+      "clause": "6.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The software documentation shall include descriptions according to the applicable requirements of OIML D 31, 6.1.1 [8]."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.1/s14",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.1",
+      "clause": "6.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "The validation procedures are described in OIML D 31, 6.4 [8]."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2",
+      "clause": "6.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Technical information markings including load cell classifications as indicated in 5.1.5 must be specified for the load cell(s)."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.1",
+      "clause": "6.2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The following mandatory markings shall be clearly and indelibly marked on the load cell."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.1/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.1",
+      "clause": "6.2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "When a sticker or data plate is used it shall be impossible to remove them without damaging them."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.1/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.1",
+      "clause": "6.2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Manufacturer’s name or trade mark"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.1/s4",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.1",
+      "clause": "6.2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Manufacturer’s type designation or load cell model"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.1/s5",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.1",
+      "clause": "6.2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Serial number"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.1/s6",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.1",
+      "clause": "6.2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Maximum capacity as: E_{\"max\"} = \"(in units g, kg, t)\""
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.1/s7",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.1",
+      "clause": "6.2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Year of production"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.1/s8",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.1",
+      "clause": "6.2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Type approval mark (if applicable)"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.1/s9",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.1",
+      "clause": "6.2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "If due to the limitation of the size of the load cell, it is impossible to apply all the mandatory markings, the manufacturer’s name or trade mark, the load cell type designation, the serial number, and the maximum capacity shall be provided as a minimum on the load cell itself."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.1/s10",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.1",
+      "clause": "6.2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "All other mandatory information shall be provided in an accompanying document supplied by the manufacturer and submitted to the user."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.1/s11",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.1",
+      "clause": "6.2.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Where such a document is provided, the information required in 6.2.2 shall also be given therein."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.2",
+      "clause": "6.2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The following mandatory information shall be provided in a document accompanying the load cell supplied by the manufacturer and submitted to the user or, if space permits, they may be marked on the load cell."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.2/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.2",
+      "clause": "6.2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Where the information provided is associated with a specific unit of measure, the unit (g, kg, t) shall also be specified."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.2/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.2",
+      "clause": "6.2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Manufacturer’s name or trade mark"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.2/s4",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.2",
+      "clause": "6.2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Manufacturer’s type designation or load cell model"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.2/s5",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.2",
+      "clause": "6.2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Accuracy class(es); see 6.2.4.1"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.2/s6",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.2",
+      "clause": "6.2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Type of load; see 6.2.4.2"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.2/s7",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.2",
+      "clause": "6.2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Working temperature when required; see 6.2.4.3"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.2/s8",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.2",
+      "clause": "6.2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Humidity symbol when required; see 6.2.4.4"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.2/s9",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.2",
+      "clause": "6.2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Maximum capacity as: E_{\"max\"} ="
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.2/s10",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.2",
+      "clause": "6.2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Minimum dead load as: E_{\"min\"} ="
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.2/s11",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.2",
+      "clause": "6.2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Safe load limit as: E_{\"lim\"} ="
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.2/s12",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.2",
+      "clause": "6.2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Minimum load cell verification interval as v_{\"min\"} (or relative minimum load cell verification interval, Y) ="
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.2/s13",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.2",
+      "clause": "6.2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "Value of the apportioning factor, p_{\"LC\"}, if not equal to 0.7; and"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.2/s14",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.2",
+      "clause": "6.2.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Other pertinent conditions that must be observed to obtain the specified performance (for example, electrical characteristics of the load cell such as output rating, input impedance, supply voltage, cable details, mounting torque, etc.)."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.3/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.3",
+      "clause": "6.2.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "In addition to the information required in 6.2.2, the following information may optionally be specified:"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.3/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.3",
+      "clause": "6.2.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "for a weighing instrument (for example a multiple range instrument according to OIML R 76 [1]), the relative v_{\"min\"}, Y, where Y = (E_{\"max\"} - E_{\"min\"}) // v_{\"min\"} (see 3.5.15);"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.3/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.3",
+      "clause": "6.2.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "for a weighing instrument (for example a multi-interval instrument according to OIML R 76) [1], the relative DR, Z, where Z = (E_{\"max\"} - E_{\"min\"}) // (2 xx DR) (see 3.5.14) and the value of DR (see 3.5.10) is set at the maximum permissible minimum dead load output return according to R 60-2, 2.10.1;"
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.3/s4",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.3",
+      "clause": "6.2.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "informative",
+      "text": "other information considered necessary or useful by the manufacturer."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.4.1/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.4.1",
+      "clause": "6.2.4.1",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "Class A load cells shall be designated by the character “A”, class B by “B”, class C by “C” and class D by the character “D”."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.4.2/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.4.2",
+      "clause": "6.2.4.2",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The designation of the type of load applied to the load cell shall be specified when it is not clearly apparent from the load cell construction, using the symbols shown in table-6."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.4.3/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.4.3",
+      "clause": "6.2.4.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The special limits of working temperature, as referred to in 5.6.1.2, shall be specified when the load cell cannot perform within the limits of error in 5.3 over the temperature range specified in 5.6.1.1."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.4.3/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.4.3",
+      "clause": "6.2.4.3",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "In such cases, the limits of temperature shall be designated in degrees Celsius (\"unitsml(degC)\")."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.4.4/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.4.4",
+      "clause": "6.2.4.4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "A load cell not designed to meet performance criteria evaluated under R 60-2, 2.10.5 or 2.10.6 shall be marked by the symbol NH."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.4.4/s2",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.4.4",
+      "clause": "6.2.4.4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "A load cell submitted for evaluation and designed to meet performance criteria evaluated under R 60-2, 2.10.5 shall be marked by the symbol CH or not be marked with any humidity classification."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.4.4/s3",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.4.4",
+      "clause": "6.2.4.4",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "A load cell submitted for evaluation and manufactured to meet performance criteria evaluated under R 60-2, 2.10.6 shall be marked by the symbol SH."
+    },
+    {
+      "address": "clause-6.2.4.5/s1",
+      "fragment": "clause-6.2.4.5",
+      "clause": "6.2.4.5",
+      "kind": "provision",
+      "fragment_normative": true,
+      "modality": "normative",
+      "text": "The maximum number of load cell verification intervals for which the accuracy class applies shall be designated in actual units (e.g. 3000) or, when combined with the accuracy class designation (see 6.2.4.1) to produce a classification symbol (see 5.1.6), it shall be designated in units of 1000."
+    }
+  ]
+}