CIPM MRA Appendix C Calibration and Measurement Capability (CMC) Declarations

Calibration or Measurement Service Measurand Level or Range Measurement Conditions/Independe

Quantity/ ClassInstrument or Artifact

Instrument Type
Minimum
or Method
valueMaximum value Units Parameter

Click on a heading to see its description.

Follow the recommendations provided in worksheets "Formatting Instructions" and "Formattin
Also see additional instructions for Ionizing Radiation at the following link:
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MC) Declarations

Measurement Conditions/Independent Variable Expanded Uncertainty Reference Standard used in calibra

Specifications Value Units Coverage Factor

Level of Confidence
Is the expanded Standard
uncertainty a relative one?

nstructions" and "Formatting Examples"

eference Standard used in List
calibration
of Comparisons
Comments
supportingtothis
be measurement/
published via the web
calibration
page
Administration
service

Source of traceability NMI Service Identifier

Service Category NMI Review Status
 Use as many columns to the right as necessary for review purposes

Review Comments
w purposes
 Field

Quantity/Class
Calibration or Measurement
Service Instrument or Artifact
White cells contain information that will be published in the KCDB web page

Instrument Type or Method

Minimum value
Maximum value
Measurand Level or Range
Units

Parameter

Measurement
Conditions/Independent
Variable Specifications

Value

Units

Coverage Factor
Expanded Uncertainty

Level of Confidence

Is the expanded uncertainty a

relative one?

Standard
Information for reviewers.
Not to be published

Reference Standard used in

calibration
Source of traceability

List of Comparisons supporting this

measurement/calibration service
 published in
the KCDB
To be
Comments to be published via the web page
NMI and NMI Service Identifier are

NMI Service Identifier

published in the KCDB

Service Category
Administration

NMI

Review Status
Review Comments

NOTE: Additional columns to the right may be used for intra- or inter-regional
 Description
Enter the quantity being measured. In the area of Length this filed is
called "Class" and specifies the type of artifact under calibration, for
example: "diameter standards", "end standards", "CMM artifacts".
Device under calibration. Item received by the customer
This field may be used to further specify the type of instrument to be
calibrated or the calibration method
The measurement range can be expressed explicitly or implicitly
(i.e. through a range of parameters) but never with a reference to
other services. Implicit specifications must provide enough
information in the parameters section so as to indicate the range of
validity of the uncertainty statement.

Examples of parameters are calibration conditions like ambient

temperature, a variable condition like frequency for AC electrical
quantities or a radionuclide for a CMC in radioactivity:
Parameter Specifications
---------------------- ----------------------------------------
Temperature 20 ºC
Frequency 10 Hz to 100 Hz
Co-60 rectangular, planar sources

Use separate lines if specifying more than one parameter. Never

imbed more than one line in a single cell.

Provide an unambiguous uncertainty statement. Examples are a fixed

value, a range of values or a formula in terms of the measurand or a
parameter. When the measurand and the uncertainty cover a range
of values, it is assumed that linear interpolation can be used to find
intermediate values.
The coverage factor and the level of confidence should be consistent
with an assumed distribution shape. Normal values are 2 and 95 %,
respectively, but other values may be given if it is customary in a
given metrology field and the issuing laboratory has enough
information on the measurement distribution.

Write "Yes" or "No". This is especially important when both, the

measurement and the uncertainty levels are given as percentages but
is should never be left blank.
Indicate the standard that is used to carry out the calibration or
measurement.
Provide the name(s) or acronym(s) of the NMI(s) that hold(s) the
primary standard(s) from which the standard specified in the previous See special instructions for RI
cell obtains traceability to the SI. Additionally, indicate the names of
intermediate laboratories if this traceability is not obtained directly
from the above-mentioned primary NMI(s).
Provide the name of comparisons as designated by the organizers.
Comparisons listed in Appendix B are preferred but CC working
groups on CMCs may accept other types of comparisons.
 Information listed here will be published with the CMC. Examples are
restrictions on the service scope requested by reviewers. After 24
May 2004 the KCDB adds the publication date in this field. Rows
corresponding to CMCs to be deleted from Appendix C are shaded in
pink and inlcude in this field the comment "To be deleted from the
KCDB".
Each laboratory can choose how to identify its internal service
identifiers. Examples are a simple consecutive number or the NMI
catalogue number. Internal identifiers that include blank characters or
a series of words should be avoided.
Service number to be drawn from service categories identified by the CC of each metrology area. Click here for links to se

The organization that is responsible for the CMC declaration. Use the
official abbreviation for the NMI or Designated Service Provider.

To be used by the RMO review panel.

To be used by the RMO review panel for comments or by the issuing
NMI to communicate comments to reviewers.

be used for intra- or inter-regional review purposes

C
Links to the classifications of services for CMCs submitted for
publication in Appendix C of the CIPM MRA
AUV Classification of services in Acoustics Ultrasound and Vibration
EM Classification of services in Electricity and Magnetism
L Classification of services in Length
M Classification of services in Mass and Related Quantities
PR Classification of services in Photomertry and Radiometry
IR Classification of services in Ionizing Radiation
T Classification of services in Thermometry
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 Formatting Instructions

GENERAL FORMATTING CONSIDERATIONS

All cells in the white area should have the following format:
·     Number: Text
·    Horizontal alignment: Centred
·     Vertical alignment: Top
·    Text control: Wrap
·     Font: Arial 10 or Symbol 10 (for Greek letters)
·     Style: Normal for all fields but quantities in Italics (e.g. “L” for length) (never use italics for units)

NOTE: Do not use the "percentage" or "scientific" formats. Formatting all cells in text ensures that the informati
database. In addition, it does not prevent, and even often simplifies, the writing of statements such as "95%" or "4

Translate all words into English.

Use a period "." as the decimal separator rather than a comma ",".
Avoid abbreviations. For instance, write "relative" instead of "rel.".
Textual descriptions begin with a capital letter but no other capital letters should be used in the same cell,
instance "Relative AC/DC voltage difference", but not "Relative AC/DC Voltage Difference").
Specifications of parameters should never begin with a capital letter (this case is very rare since the paramete
consist of value ranges).
Do not insert unneeded blank characters to improve the appearance of the cells. For example, do not write "
to make the "100 mm" appear well-centred in the cell.
Never use the semicolon ";" inside a cell (this may be interpreted as a cell separator when importing the file int
however, use the colon ":" and the comma ",".
Do not imbed returns, spaces or tabs in a single cell to force word wrapping, even if it appears to improve th
never use the function "Alt+Return" (it inserts a "carriage return" inside an Excel cell).

LINE AND CELL SEPARATIONS

Multiple entries in a single cell must be separated vertically into separate cells and cells must not be merge
specially when the description of one CMC is valid for different measurand ranges and/or includes several param
In these cases:
·      use only one measurand range per CMC and repeat all other relevant information;
·      place each parameter and specification in its own cell.
See the "Formatting Examples" worksheet
Only one service category should be written in the appropriate cell. If the CMC line corresponds to two serv
CMC line should be repeated twice with two different service numbers. Do not add any blank character before
number (i.e., never write "2.1. 3").
Do not add lines to a CMC for information in the blue or yellow sections. Write all items in the same cell or
Otherwise the file will not be correctly imported into the database.

WRITING NUMBERS AND UNITS

Superscripts and subscripts can be used, but not for numbers (especially not for powers of ten, see instructio
in the expression of units such as "m/s2". Subscripts can be used in quantities such as "HCB".
A blank character may be used in a complicated unit [for example "µW/(V A)"]. In such a case the blank cha
necessary. Avoid using the "dot above the line" (Alt+0149) which has the meaning of "multiplication" of units (t
the database; it is better to insert a blank character or to leave it blank).
If a unit like "dB" needs a reference value this should be written in parenthesis. For example: “dB (referenc
When writing numbers use the scientific notation as often as possible in the format "YE-XX", where:
·   "Y" is a number that may include decimals using the point "." as the decimal separator.
·   Do not separate the number "Y" from the exponent "E-XX" by a blank or any other character.
·   Always write the part "-XX" with three characters (and not two): a "-" or "+" sign and two integers (for in
expressions such as "1E-9" for "1E-09", or "4.23E04" for "4.23E+04"). The sign "-" is obtained in Arial as a sho
Do not use "±" in the uncertainty column; "±" is reserved for ranges in the specification of parameters.
The "±" sign may be obtained by typing "ALT+0177".
Do not use a blank character in the multiplication of a number by a quantity (thus, write "0.24L" and not "0.24 L"

When the expanded uncertainty is given as a function of a quantity its range and units must be specified. I
the
Whenrange may be
writing indicated inrange
a parameter other cells.
units For example
should "Q[20,
be given 0.24L],
at both endsL in
of mm" and, inIncolumn
the range. B:use
addition, "Gauge bloc
"to" instea
interpreted as the "minus" sign (for example the specification of the parameter "Frequency", "10 - 20 Hz", should
Hz").
The level of confidence should be written as a percentage (such as "95%") and not as the number "0.95". G
been previously defined in "text" format, this result is obtained by typing "9" "5" "%" without inserting any blank

ADDITIONAL RECOMMENDATIONS
Check that the NMI acronym is given for all the CMC lines included in the file. Avoid unnecessary blank ch
Once the acronym is chosen, it should be unique and always written in the same way. As an example, the databas
NML" and "CSIR - NML" as two different laboratories.
Each laboratory can choose how to identify its internal service identifiers. Examples are a simple consecutiv
number.

The cell for comments is published via the database. These comments, inserted in a white cell, should not b
comments that are inserted in blue or yellow cells. The comments to be published may include a complete sen
words. It should begin with a capital letter, should include no other capital letters (except acronyms), may include
but the semicolon ";" should be avoided. It can also include the URL address of a website. In such a case, the link
(see the example of CMCs in Length from the BNM on the BIPM Appendix C Website).
Never use footnotes for information to be published via the database.
Headers and footers in CMC Excel sheets are not used for the database. PDF files are constructed with the h
Measurement Capabilities" and the footer "The BIPM key comparison database" plus the date and the page numb
Also see additional instructions for Ionizing Radiation at the following link:
International Rules for Filling in the CMC Tables for Ionizing Raidation
Parameters and specifications

Measurement
Calibration or Measurement Service Measurand level or Range Conditions/Independent
Variable

Instrument
Instrument Minimum Maximum Specificatio
Quantity Type or Units Parameter
or Artifact value value ns
Method

Temperature
Encapsulate 22.0 °C
Radioactive Ionization Pressure
d source 0 0.1 Gy/s 101.325kPa
source chamber Relative
strength 20% to 80%
humidity

Measurement
Calibration or Measurement Service Measurand level or Range Conditions/Independent
Variable

Instrument
Instrument Minimum Maximum Specificatio
Quantity Type or Units Parameter
or Artifact value value ns
Method

Encapsulate
Radioactive Ionization
d source 0 0.1 Gy/s Temperature 22.0 °C
source chamber
strength

Pressure 101.325 kPa

Relative
20% to 80%
humidity

Each parameter and

specification in its own cell.

Angle by Optical Index table & 360/n 360/n 3, 4, 5, 6, 8,

n, number of
circle- polygon: autocollimato ° 9, 10, 12, 15,
faces
dividers face angle r, full closure 18, 20, 24
n = 24 n=3

But this example is correct, since these are distinct values for a single parameter.
Different measurand ranges

Measurement
Calibration or Measurement Service Measurand level or Range Conditions/Independent
Variable

Instrument
Instrument Minimum Maximum Specificatio
Quantity Type or Units Parameter
or Artifact value value ns
Method

Network of
0.001
lamps & 1
Luminous Tungsten 1 Distribution 2000 K to
photometers, 1000 cd
intensity lamp 1000 temperature 3200 K
photometric 100000
-
bench

Measurement
Calibration or Measurement Service Measurand level or Range Conditions/Independent
Variable

Instrument
Instrument Minimum Maximum Specificatio
Quantity Type or Units Parameter
or Artifact value value ns
Method

Network of
lamps &
Luminous Tungsten Distribution 2000 K to
photometers, 0.001 1 cd
intensity lamp temperature 3200 K
photometric
bench

Network of
lamps &
Luminous Tungsten Distribution 2000 K to
photometers, 1 1000 cd
intensity lamp temperature 3200 K
photometric
bench

Network of
lamps &
Luminous Tungsten Distribution 2000 K to
photometers, 1000 100000 cd
intensity lamp temperature 3200 K
photometric
bench

Individual measurand levels and uncertainties

No merging of vertical cells

Measurement
Calibration or Measurement Service Measurand Level or Range Conditions/Independent
Variable

Instrument
Instrument Minimum Maximum Specificatio
Quantity Type or Units Parameter
or Artifact value value ns
Method

dry air
Sonic 0.05 50 Fluid 19 ºC to 21
Gas flow
Gas flow nozzles, 50 710 L/min Temperature ºC
meters
turbine 710 2800 Pressure up to 0.6
Mpa

No blank lines.

Instrument
Instrument Minimum Maximum Specificatio
Quantity Type or Units Parameter
or Artifact value value ns
Method

Sonic
Gas flow
Gas flow nozzles, 0.05 50 L/min Fluid dry air
meters
turbine
19 °C to 21
Temperature
ºC
up to 0.8
Pressure
MPa
Sonic
Gas flow
Gas flow nozzles, 50 710 L/min Fluid dry air
meters
turbine
19 °C to 21
Temperature
ºC
up to 0.8
Pressure
MPa
Sonic
Gas flow
Gas flow nozzles, 710 2800 L/min Fluid dry air
meters
turbine
19 °C to 21
Temperature
ºC
up to 0.8
Pressure
MPa

No vertical cells merging. Repeat all relevant information

each CMC.
 Expanded uncertainty

Is the
expanded
Coverage Level of
Value Units uncertainty
factor Confidence
a relative
one?

0.01 2 95% Yes

Expanded uncertainty

Is the
expanded
Coverage Level of
Value Units uncertainty
factor Confidence
a relative
one?

0.01 2 95% Yes

0.15 '' 2 95% Yes

 Expanded uncertainty

Is the
expanded
Coverage Level of
Value Units uncertainty
factor Confidence
a relative
one?

1.5 to 0.4
0.4
0.4 to 1.5 % 2 95% Yes
with
measurand

Expanded uncertainty

Is the
expanded
Coverage Level of
Value Units uncertainty
factor Confidence
a relative
one?

1.5 to 0.4 % 2 95% Yes

0.4 % 2 95% Yes

0.4 to 1.5 % 2 95% Yes

nd levels and uncertainties must have separate complete lines.

 Reference Standard used
Expanded Uncertainty
in calibration

Is the
Coverage Level of expanded Source of
Value Units Standard
factor Confidence uncertainty a traceability
relative one?

Piston-
0.2 %
Prover
0.3 % 2 95% Yes Bell-Prover CENAM
0.3 % Bell-Prover

Is the
Coverage Level of expanded Source of
Value Units Standard
factor Confidence uncertainty a traceability
relative one?

Piston-
0.2 % 2 95% Yes CENAM
Prover

0.3 % 2 95% Yes Bell-Prover CENAM

0.3 % 2 95% Yes Bell-Prover CENAM

all relevant information for