OIML-CS Utilizers and Associates: CANADA

Ruler

Organization: MC - Measurement Canada

Type: Utilizer

Contact details
Anne-Marie Monteith
Measurement Canada
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada Standards Building
K1A 0C9 Ottawa
CANADA
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Conditions for acceptance

Measurement Canada is not able to accept test results or evaluation reports performed or issued by Manufacturers Test Laboratories (MTLs). Measurement Canada will only accept the OIML-CS type evaluation/test reports as part of the evaluation of a device against national requirements for the issuing of a Notice of Approval.


Additional National Requirements

The following sections, from R 76-1:2006 and the tests reports containing the test results therein, will be evaluated by Measurement Canada to ensure compliance with national requirements as allowed under the OIML-CS system. If required these sections, and others if deemed necessary, will be tested by Measurement Canada, on selected devices, to ensure compliance with national legislation.

3.2 Classification of Instruments – Accuracy Class Special (I), High (II)

3.10.4.3 Variants acceptable without testing

3.10.2.3 Compatibility

4.1.2 Security

4.13 Instruments for direct sales to the public

4.14 Additional requirements for price-computing instruments for direct sales to the public

4.2.2 Form of the Indication

4.5 Zero-setting and zero-tracking devices

4.6 Tare devices 7 Marking of instruments and modules

Recommendation Measuring Instrument Category Scheme
R 60:2000(en) Metrological regulation for load cells A and MAA
R 60:2017(en) Metrological regulation for load cells A
R 75:2002(en) Heat meters A
R 76:2006(en) Non-automatic weighing instruments A and MAA
Measuring Instrument Category Name of ANR Requirement and additional test procedure reference document
R 76:2006 Accuracy requirements: Class IIIHD

Measurement Canada specifications contain a class of device not listed within R 76:2006. For devices of this class the performance must be contained within the tolerance listed in the reference document "R 76 OIML-CS-01 Rev.1_classIIIHD"

R 76:2006 Durability test for instruments with Max > 100 kg

Measurement Canada specifications contain additional requirements not contained within R 76:2006 for durability testing for devices > 100 kg. See reference document "R 76 OIML-CS-02 Rev.2_endurance"