1、Designation: E 2623 08Standard Practice forReporting Temperature Calibrations1This standard is issued under the fixed designation E 2623; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parent
2、heses indicates the year of last reapproval. Asuperscript epsilon () indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1. Scope1.1 This practice contains reporting requirements for tem-perature calibrations included in ASTM Test Methods.1.2 This practice includes radiation thermome
3、ters, liquid-in-glass thermometers, resistance thermometers, and new thermo-couples. The appendices include sample reports compliant withthis practice.NOTE 1This practice does not apply to used thermocouples.1.3 This standard does not purport to address all of thesafety concerns, if any, associated
4、with its use. It is theresponsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.2. Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:2E77 Test Method for Inspection and Verification of Ther-mometers
5、E 220 Test Method for Calibration of Thermocouples ByComparison TechniquesE 344 Terminology Relating to Thermometry and Hydrom-etryE 644 Test Methods for Testing Industrial Resistance Ther-mometersE 1256 Test Methods for Radiation Thermometers (SingleWaveband Type)2.2 Other Standards:ANSI/NCSL Z540-
6、1-1994 American National Standard forCalibrationCalibration Laboratories and Measuring andTest EquipmentGeneral Requirements3ISO/IEC 17025:2005 General Requirements for the Com-petence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories33. Terminology3.1 DefinitionsDefinitions given in Terminology E 344,unless
7、otherwise defined herein, apply to terms as used in thispractice.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 correction, nnumerical value added the uncorrectedresult of a measurement to compensate for errors.3.2.1.1 DiscussionThe correction is equal to the negativeof the estimated syste
8、matic error. Since the systematic errorcannot be known perfectly, the compensation cannot be com-plete.3.2.2 error, nthe indication of a thermometer or tempera-ture measuring device minus a true value of the correspondinginput quantity.3.2.2.1 DiscussionSince the true value cannot be deter-mined, in
9、 practice a conventional true value is used. Thisconcept applies mainly where the instrument is compared to areference standard.3.2.3 gradient zone, nthe section of a thermocouple that isexposed during a measurement to temperatures in the rangefrom tamb+ 0.1(tm tamb)totamb+ 0.9(tm tamb), where tambi
10、sambient temperature and tmis the temperature of the measuringjunction.3.2.3.1 DiscussionThis term is used in thermocouplecalibration reports as part of the description of the thermalprofile along the length of the thermocouple. Although athermocouple emf is a function of the measuring and reference
11、junction temperatures, the emf is actually generated along thelength of the thermocouple, wherever the thermoelements passthrough a temperature gradient. The gradient zone definition isintended to describe, in an approximate way, the section ofthermocouple that created most of the emf during the cal
12、ibra-tion.3.2.4 half-maximum heated length, nthe distance betweenthe tip of the temperature sensor and the position along thelength of the sensor leads or sheath where the temperatureequals the average of the calibration-point and ambient tem-peratures.1This practice is under the jurisdiction ofASTM
13、 Committee E20 on TemperatureMeasurement and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E20.07 on Funda-mentals in Thermometry.Current edition approved . Published XXXX.2For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org. For Ann
14、ual Book of ASTMStandards volume information, refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.3Available from American National Standards Institute (ANSI), 25 W. 43rd St.,4th Floor, New York, NY 10036, http:/www.ansi.org.1Copyright ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C7
15、00, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959, United States.3.2.4.1 DiscussionThis term is used in thermocouplecalibration reports as part of the description of the thermalprofile along the length of the thermocouple.4. Summary of Practice4.1 This practice describes the required information neces-sary for r
16、eporting results of temperature calibrations includedin ASTM Test Methods.5. Significance and Use5.1 This practice is adequate for use with all ASTM TestMethods which require the reporting of temperature measure-ments.5.2 The Report of Calibration, however named, is thephysical output of the calibra
17、tion laboratory. It shall beprepared so that both the results of the measurement(s) and thenon-technical information necessary to support those resultsare conveyed in a manner that ensures accurate communicationand justification of the results to the benefit of all concerned.5.3 This practice is not
18、 meant to supersede requirements ofother standards practice such as ISO/IEC 17025 or ANSI/NCSL Z540-1.6. Procedure6.1 Requirements for Written ReportThe requirements in6.1.1 through 6.1.14 are mandatory for all written reportsissued in compliance with this practice. Sections 6.1.15through 6.1.19 inc
19、lude general provisions for information thatmay be omitted if not required by a calibration procedure orclient/user.6.1.1 Title ExamplesReport of Calibration, CalibrationCertificate, Test Report or Test Certificate.6.1.2 Name and address of the laboratory and locationwhere calibration was performed
20、if different from the labora-tory address.6.1.3 Unique identification of the report or certificate, andon each page an identification in order to ensure that the pageis recognized as part of the report or certificate, a clearidentification of the end of the report or certificate, and thepage number
21、and total number of pages.6.1.4 Name and address of the client.6.1.5 Statement and concise description of test method orcalibration procedure used. This statement shall include revi-sions and date of the test method or calibration procedure. Testmethods can consist of published standards (such as AS
22、TMTest Methods), internally developed methods, or a combinationof both.6.1.5.1 Information describing deviations from previouslyagreed upon procedures.6.1.6 Description of thermometer or thermocouple, includ-ing overall range, and if different, range calibrated. This shallalso include manufacturer,
23、model number (as applicable),identification or unique serial number, and the condition of thethermometer or thermocouple upon receipt.6.1.7 Date of Calibration:6.1.7.1 Where applicable, additional dates including datereceived, date of report preparation and next due date may beincluded.6.1.8 Calibra
24、tion ResultsThis can take the form of a tablewith reading of standard temperature, reading of test instru-ment, corrections to be applied and consistent units of measureor any form of reporting as requested by the customer.6.1.8.1 When an instrument has been repaired or adjusted,the calibration resu
25、lts before and after repair or adjustmentshall be reported, if available.6.1.9 Conditions (for example, environmental conditions)under which the calibrations were made that have an influenceon the measurement results.6.1.10 A statement of calculated measurement uncertaintyand corresponding level of
26、confidence.6.1.10.1 Method for calculating uncertainties.6.1.10.2 Coverage factor and estimated confidence interval.6.1.11 Traceability statement to NIST or other NationalMetrological Institute (NMI) of test equipment used in the testor calibration.6.1.12 Signature or equivalent identification of re
27、sponsibleparty.6.1.12.1 Other signatures may be required, at the discretionof the laboratory manager. Each signatory or named personaccepts responsibility for the contents of the report.6.1.13 Astatement specifying that the calibration certificate,however named, shall not be reproduced except in ful
28、l, withoutwritten approval of the laboratory.6.1.14 Statement of Temperature Scale (e.g. Internationaltemperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90).6.1.15 Where appropriate and needed, opinions and inter-pretations, including additional information which may berequired by specific methods, clients or groups of
29、 clients.6.1.16 Where relevant, a sampling plan and procedure and astatement to the effect that the results relate only to the itemscalibrated.6.1.17 Where relevant, a statement of compliance/non-compliance with requirements and/or specification.6.1.17.1 Compliance refers to all criteria, both speci
30、fica-tions and maximum permissible error, of a referenced standardand not just portions, such as, compliance with maximumpermissible error only.6.1.18 Date of receipt of calibration item where this iscritical to the validity and application of the results.6.1.19 When applicable, customer purchase or
31、der or refer-ence number and date.6.2 Additional Requirements for All Reported Calibrationsfor Radiation Thermometers only:6.2.1 Statement of source type (black body, filament lamp,etc.).6.2.2 Statement of source aperture or diameter of flat typesources.6.2.3 Statement of calibration distance.6.2.4
32、Statement of target size (as referenced to the thermom-eter under test).6.2.5 Statement of emissivity (emissivity setting of thethermometer under test.6.2.6 Statement of source emissivity.6.2.7 Statement of the spectral response of the thermometerunder test.6.2.8 Statement of optical resolution.E262
33、30826.3 Additional Requirements for All Reported Calibrationsof Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers:6.3.1 Statement of minimum length of time at test tempera-ture before reading.NOTE 2The time allowed for equilibrium of a liquid-in-glass ther-mometer is dependent on the type of thermometric liquid used. Fo
34、r thepurposes of this practice, the timing device for this measurement does notneed to be traceable to an NMI.6.3.2 Statement of emergent stem temperature either inchart form or text form (for partial immersion thermometers ortotal immersion thermometers calibrated with partial immer-sion only).6.4
35、Additional Requirements for Reported Calibrations ofResistance ThermometersThe requirements in 6.4.1 through6.4.4 are mandatory for all written reports for resistancethermometers issued in compliance with this practice. Sections6.4.5 through 6.4.8 include general provisions for informationthat may b
36、e omitted if not required by a calibration procedureor client/user.6.4.1 As found values R(0.01C), R(0C) or other agreedupon value.6.4.2 Change in R(0.01C) or R(0C) observed duringcalibration.6.4.3 Nominal excitation current.6.4.4 Uncertainty of fitted results if different from uncer-tainty of measu
37、rement data.6.4.5 Tabulated R(t) when specified by the client/user.6.4.6 Hysteresis results if applicable.6.4.7 Fitting equation or reference to fitting equation ifapplicable.6.4.8 Fitting residuals if applicable.6.4.9 Repeatability results if applicable.6.5 Additional Requirements for Reported Cali
38、brations ofThermocouplesThe requirements in 6.5.1 through 6.5.4 aremandatory for all written reports for thermocouples issued incompliance with this practice. Sections 6.5.5 and 6.5.6 includegeneral provisions for information that may be omitted if notrequired by a calibration procedure or client/us
39、er.6.5.1 Mathematical description of any fitting equation usedin reporting the results of the calibration. The equation mayconsist of a deviation function modeling the difference in emffrom a reference function of a stated thermocouple type, or theequation may consist of a function giving emf versus
40、 measur-ing junction temperature.6.5.2 Immersion depth used during the test.6.5.3 Gradient zone of the thermocouple during the test.6.5.4 Statement whether any allowance is included in theuncertainty for thermocouple drift and inhomogeneity.6.5.5 Statement of calibration set up, if applicable.6.5.6
41、Reference junction temperature.7. Recordkeeping Requirements7.1 A record system of all calibrations shall be kept. Thissystem shall contain sufficient information to permit regenera-tion of the Certificate, however named, and shall include theidentity of personnel involved in preparation and calibra
42、tion.7.2 Calibration records shall be retained for the period oftime defined by the laboratorys quality system.E2623083APPENDIXES(Nonmandatory Information)X1. SAMPLE REPORT FOR LIQUID-IN-GLASS THERMOMETERSABS Calibration Laboratory1234 Main StreetCity, State 12345-6789Telephone: (555) 555-5555 Fax:
43、(555) 555-5556REPORT OF CALIBRATIONFORThermometerTest Number: S-01-098Type: Range: Serial #: 12345Maker: Lab Test #: Calibration Date:Submitted by:CUSTOMER NAMECustomer AddressCity, State 23456-7890CalibrationTemperature(C)Reading of TestThermometer(C)Correction(C)Emergent StemTemperature(C)Expanded
44、Uncertainty(C)0.00 0.00 0.00 19C 0.0450.00 49.99 +0.01 20C 0.04100.00 100.02 0.02 21C 0.04200.00 200.00 0.00 28C 0.04The data in the above table of this report applies only to the item specifically listed on this report.The temperatures written in this Report are those defined by the International T
45、emperature Scale of 1990 (ITS- 90).Minimum amount of time at test temperature before reading is three minutes.Uncertainty statement: The combined standard uncertainty includes the standard uncertainty reported for the standard, the standard uncertainty for the measure-ment process, and the standard
46、uncertainty for any uncorrected bath gradients. The combined standard uncertainty is multiplied by a coverage factor of2togiveanexpanded uncertainty, which defines and interval having a level of confidence of approximately 95 percent. The expanded uncertainty presented in this report is con-sistent
47、with the 1993 ISO Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement. The expanded uncertainty is not to be confused with a tolerance limit for the userduring application.Traceability statement: The standards of ABS Calibration Laboratory are traceable to the National Metrology Institute, and are
48、 part of a comprehensive measure-ment assurance program for ensuring continued accuracy and measurement traceability within the level of uncertainty reported by this laboratory. The laboratory testnumber identified above is the unique report number to be used in referencing measurement traceability
49、for the thermometer identified in this report only.E2623084Supplemental Information:Description of thermometer submitted for calibration: Thermometer has an immersion of 76 mm. Thermometer received with residue along stem.Results of Physical Examination and treatment of thermometer before calibration: The thermometer was examined under a polariscope and strains in theglass, if any, were judged to be minimal and of no detriment to the functioning of the thermometer. The capillary of the thermometer was examined under magnifica-tion and no foreign ma
