Glossary

Time between when power is applied to a device and the moment the device is capable of complying with the requirements after an internal check sequence.

The scale surface that serves to accommodate the load to be measured.

Weight range between the minimum and maximum capacities of a scale.

The result of a weight measurement expressed in units of weight, taking into account specified tolerances of accuracy, gross value, net value and tare value.

Laws governing weights and measures. Such laws regulate the obligation to calibrate measuring instruments, pre-packages, volume measures, public scales, including publicly certified weighers, as well as the responsibilities of the authorities.

Authorities of individual countries and states responsible for implementing the Weights and Measures Act and Units Act, including official testing of individual measuring instruments (scales, weight pieces) and supervisory tasks (public scales).