Troemner Calibration Services

Troemner Calibration Services

You can count on Troemner for: Consistency – We address every variable of our measurement process to assure consistency of calibration results, which leads to accurate results in your processes, products and services.

• Strict Environmental Controls – Troemner maintains one of the largest and most advanced state-of-the-art independent metrology laboratories in the world with excellent controls to keep the environment stable.

• Finest Equipment – For each measurement discipline, Troemner possesses the finest calibration equipment available.

• Highly Skilled Metrologists and Technicians – Troemner has a highly trained staff of metrologists and technicians capable of making precise measurements and monitoring calibration processes.

• Measurement System – Troemner’s measurement system is rigorously reviewed. Our multiple primary standards are directly traceable to NIST.

Precision & Balance Matched Only By Nature.

Confidence – Troemner assures its consistency through independent verification.

For over 160 years, Troemner has set the

• Proprietary Calibration Software – Our software verifies the accuracy of each measurement, reduces errors and identifies measurements that fall outside acceptable limits to eliminate the possibility of a suspect calibration leaving the building.

standard for precision weights and weight calibration

through its commitment to achieving the highest

measurement capability and offering the lowest

measurement uncertainties possible. Today Troemner

• Documented Procedures – Procedures are documented for every step of the calibration process.

• Registration and Accreditation – Troemner’s Calibration System is ISO 9001 registered and conforms to ISO/IEC 17025 and ANSI/NCSL Z540-1 standards. Troemner is NVLAP accredited for many of its measurement disciplines including mass, temperature, pipettes, humidity and pressure.

Customized – leverages its expertise and commitment to offer

Troemner can tailor a calibration or certificate to meet your specific needs.

• We offer several levels of service and certificates for each calibration.

Calibration Services that meet all of your

measurement and compliance needs.

• We can add needed information to your certificates and compliance documentation.

• Adjustment, repair and calibration all from one source – Troemner is a full service laboratory and can make adjustments and repairs for many types of calibration devices upon your request.

Calibration Services Include: Mass Calibrations from 0.050 mg to 2000 kg (0.00001 oz to 5000 lb) – Services include NVLAP and UKAS Certificates of Calibration, NVLAP Density Determination Calibrations and NVLAP Magnetic Susceptibility Determination Calibrations.

Pipette Calibrations from 0.1 µl up to 100 ml – Troemner can repair, calibrate and provide NVLAP certificates for pipettes, repeaters and burettes regardless of manufacturer.

Temperature Calibrations from -196° C to 1100° C – NVLAP accredited comparison calibrations for all of your resistance temperature measuring devices including SPRT's, RTD's, thermistors, digital readouts and liquid-in-glass thermometers and thermocouples. Application is submitted to NVLAP for fixed point calibrations.

Humidity Calibrations from 10% to 95% – NVLAP accredited calibrations on a wide variety of humidity measurement devices including chart recorders, data loggers, hygrometers, hygrothermographs, sensors, humidity generators, and dewpoint hygrometers.

Thermal Mass Flow Calibrations from 2 sccm to 100 slpm – Troemner can repair, resize, calibrate, and provide ISO/IEC compliant certificates for thermal mass flow meters and controllers from virtually any manufacturer. Variable volume meters (rotameters) can also be calibrated and serviced.

Pressure Calibrations from 0 to 1000 psi with accuracy as low as 0.005% of reading – Types of instruments serviced by Troemner include gages, transducers, calibrators, monitors and dead weight testers. Four standard levels of service, as well as custom services are available. NVLAP accredited calibrations.

Electrical, Time and Frequency Calibrations – Electrical calibrations are ISO/IEC 17025 compliant and include DC Voltage, DC Current, AC Voltage, AC Current, DC Resistance, Capacitance and AC/DC Power. Time and Frequency ISO/IEC 17025 compliant calibrations are available for timers, stopwatches, frequency/timer counters and synthesizers.

Troemner Calibration Services – Mass Precision & Balance Matched Only By Nature.

Level I Laboratory is strictly monitored and controlled. Temperature in the laboratory is measured to 0.01 degree C and controlled to within 0.2 degree C, with no more than a 0.2 degree C change per hour. Humidity is measured to ± 2% with no more than a 5% change per hour.

Barometric pressure is measured to 0.01 mm Hg. Multiple Hepa-filtered air vents comprise 50% of the ceiling. This reduces air velocity and air currents in the laboratory, which increases mass comparator performance while maintaining close environmental control.

Troemner's Level III Laboratory is also accredited

by NVLAP. Here weights are calibrated to NIST Class F tolerances in the range from 300 g to 1,000 kg (0.05 lb to 3,000 lb) as outlined in NIST Handbook 105-1, Specifications and Tolerances for Reference Standards and Field Standard Weights and Measures.

Equipment

Troemner is the country's largest independent commercial mass metrology laboratory offering complete, full-time mass calibration services. Troemner's mass calibration laboratories and processes are ISO/IEC 17025 compliant. Troemner’s Calibration Laboratories have the capability of providing mass calibrations from 0.050 mg to 2000 kg (0.00001 oz to 5000 lb).

Troemner has earned dual accreditations for performing mass calibrations from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) -administered National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP) and the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS).

These accreditations, as well as our ISO 9001 registration, require Troemner to routinely undergo rigorous audits assuring our customers that their precision calibration weights and mass

standards meet the highest quality standards around the world.

Troemner has the added distinction of being the only United States Mass Metrology Laboratory with both NVLAP and UKAS accreditations.

Facility and Environment Troemner's Mass Laboratories are constructed to meet the strict environmental guidelines listed in NVLAP Handbook 150-2. In fact, our Level I Laboratory exceeds the Environmental Cleanliness System according to Class 1,000 requirements. Troemner's Level I Laboratory has been accredited for mass calibrations by both NVLAP and UKAS since 1995.

Troemner's Level I Laboratory is comprised of two rooms, the Calibration Laboratory and the Automated Mass Comparator Laboratory. The climate in the

All mass comparators used in Troemner's Calibration Laboratories are state-of-the-art with the highest precision possible. Troemner currently has 34 mass comparators, four of which are automated for calibrating ultra precise mass standards. All mass comparators are positioned on marble tables. Troemner’s most recent acquisition is a Mettler Toledo, Inc. AX64004 Automated Mass Comparator for large precision weights from 10 kg to 60 kg. Troemner is the only independent calibration laboratory in the United States that can provide calibrations with this type of balance.

Each mass comparator has its own temperature probe mounted within the weighing chamber to measure the temperature at the time of calibration in order to make an accurate air buoyancy correction. Comparators are interfaced to a file server outside the lab for processing calibration data. Custom software programs ensure the accuracy of the data collection process and eliminate transposition errors. The laboratory staff takes many precautions to ensure that these sensitive instruments work to their maximum level of accuracy. Measurements for OIML Class E1 and ASTM Class 0 Weights are made in the Automated Mass Comparator Laboratory, as well as the surveillance of Troemner's primary standards.

Staff Troemner’s four person metrology staff has received training in mass calibrations at NIST and has extensive experience in mass calibration.

Many of the calibration technicians have also received training from NIST in addition to extensive in house training.

Troemner Calibration Services – Mass Processes Calibration procedures for the highest precision weights include redundant measurements against multiple standards to assure that your calibration is of the highest quality. During a calibration of high precision weights, the values of the two standards used are verified against one another to assure accuracy of the calibration. Troemner maintains three sets of Primary Mass Standards directly traceable to NIST.

• NVLAP accredited Density Determination – For type one, one-piece weights only • NVLAP accredited Magnetic Susceptibility Determination – For type one, one-piece weights only • Repair of weights • Repair or replacement of weight cases • Storage case repair or replacement • Calibration management program

Mass Calibration Services Include: • Calibration "as found" and "as left" calibrated values • Cleaning – Foreign contaminants on weights will be removed • Adjustment – If weights are found to be out of tolerance, then the weights can be adjusted (2 piece weights only) • Detailed certificate provided with your weights • Fast turnaround time

(NVLAP Lab Code 105013-0) approves all procedures for this detailed weight certificate. The measurement process follows the recommendations of NIST Handbook 145. To review the document details please visit our website at www.troemner.com.

The following services are available at an extra charge:

Troemner offers a variety of standard calibration services and certificates to meet your particular needs. We can also customize documentation to meet your requirements. Below is a description of the various certificates available from Troemner: • NVLAP Weight Calibration Certificate – a detailed, multi-page weight certificate designed to meet all of your ISO (including ISO/IEC 17025), FDA, GMP, GLP, DOD, ANSI/NCSL Z540-1, and nuclear requirements. The NISTadministered National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program

• UKAS Certificate of Weight Calibration – similar to the NVLAP Certificate in content and form, however, it is more widely accepted in the European community. It meets the requirements of the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). This Certificate of Weight Calibration is universally accepted throughout the world. Troemner (UKAS International Calibration No. 0516) is presently the only UKASaccredited U.S. mass metrology laboratory offering its customers this internationally recognized Certificate of Weight Calibration.

Additionally, Troemner's UKAS accreditation fulfills the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 - the widely accepted standard for competence of calibration laboratories.

• NVLAP Density Determination Calibration for Weights and Mass Standards – Troemner's mass metrology laboratory can determine the actual density of one-piece mass standards that range in size from 1 g to 5 kg. Troemner is the only private accredited laboratory in the United States for this calibration.

Troemner provides this service to reduce the uncertainty of calibrating one-piece precision ASTM Class 0 and OIML Class E1 and E2 weights. Utilizing a state of the art balance immersed in a fluorinated fluid, a series of measurements are compared to a NIST traceable density standard to determine the density value.

www.troemner.com • 800-249-5554

85

Troemner Calibration Services – Mass • NVLAP Magnetic Susceptibility Determination Calibration for Weights and Mass Standards – Troemner has the capability of measuring the magnetic field intensity and the potential magnetic susceptibility of stainless steel mass standards between 1 g and 10 kg.

Troemner is the only private accredited laboratory in the United States for this calibration.

Troemner’s Calibration Laboratories can also provide the following certificates with our calibration service.

• Traceable Weight Certificate – Designed for those laboratories and companies that require traceability, but do not need to meet any stringent regulatory requirements. In contrast to NVLAP or UKAS calibration procedures, the Traceable Weight Certificate measurement process is based on a single standard and utilizes one series of comparisons. To review the document details please visit our website at www.troemner.com.

• Troemner MMAP Report of Mass Values Troemner offers a detailed statistical analysis of mass values. Troemner MMAP report follows a carefully designed highend calibration procedure that compares the customer’s weights to Troemner’s primary standards. This results in the highest possible statistical confidence level for our customer’s weights. The multi-page Troemner MMAP report is the same report one would receive if weights were calibrated directly by NIST.

TROEMNER MASS UNCERTAINTY TABLE

Range 1000 kg 500 kg 200 kg 100 kg 50 kg 30 kg 20 kg 10 kg 5 kg 3 kg 2 kg 1 kg 500 g 300 g 200 g 100 g 50 g 30 g 20 g 10 g 5g 3g 2 g-1 g 500 mg-10 mg 5 mg-1 mg

Balance Used * R-50 RUSSELL KB500 KB500 KB500 AX64004 AX64004 AX64004 AT10005 AT10005 AT10005 AT10005 AT1006 AT1006 AT1006 AT1006 AT106H AT106H AT106H AT106H AT106H AT106H UMT-5 UMT-5 UMT-5 UMT-5

Troemner Best Uncertainty (±) 10.34 g 5.03 g 3.26 g 1.64 g 5.0 mg 3.0 mg 1.0 mg 0.59 mg 0.30 mg 0.15 mg 0.10 mg 0.049 mg 0.024 mg 0.04 mg 0.027 mg 0.014 mg 0.007 mg 0.004 mg 0.003 mg 0.002 mg 0.001 mg 0.0021 mg 0.0015 mg 0.0006 mg 0.0004 mg

* Balances used are Mettler Toledo, Inc. (except for the R-50 Russell Balance)

On the next page is a comparison of the various mass calibrations and certificates available.

86

NVLAP (Code 105013-0) Accredited Uncertainty (±) 10.34 g 5.03 g 3.26 g 1.64 g 0.087 g 10.0 mg 4.0 mg 0.7 mg 0.3 mg 0.19 mg 0.14 mg 0.05 mg 0.05 mg 0.04 mg 0.033 mg 0.017 mg 0.010 mg 0.006 mg 0.005 mg 0.004 mg 0.002 mg 0.002 mg 0.0015 mg 0.0006 mg 0.0006 mg

www.troemner.com • 800-249-5554

Troemner Calibration Services – Mass TROEMNER CERTIFICATES COMPARISON TABLE NIST/NVLAP Calibration UKAS Certificate of Certificate Calibration Name, address, purchase order number • • Date of calibration • • Serial number • • Equipment and standards used: Balance – calibration due dates • • Standards – calibration due dates • • Standards – corrections Accuracy Class • • Nominal value • • Conventional mass value: "As found data" * • • "As left data" • • Conventional mass correction: "As found data" * • • "As left data" • • True mass value: (mass in a vacuum) "As found data" * • • "As left data" • • Uncertainty of measurement process • • Environmental conditions during test • • Construction and density of weights • • Calibration procedures used • • Statement of traceability to NIST • • Measurement assurance data Helpful list of terms and definitions • • Use only one series of comparisons ANSI/ASTM Classes 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 using a single standard OIML Classes F2, M1, M2 NIST Class F Multiple comparisons ANSI/ASTM Classes 0, 1 using a check standard Troemner UltraClass OIML Classes E1, E2, F1 Meets ISO, FDA, GMP, DOD, ANSI/NCSL Z540-1, • • NCR 10CFR50 Appendix B

Traceable Certificate • • •

Statement of Accuracy • •

Troemner MMAP Report of Mass Values • • •

• •

• •

• • • • •

• •

• •

• • •

•

• • • • • • • • •

All Classes

All Classes

•

*As found data is not provided with new weights

Troemner’s online Weight Selector takes the guess work out of choosing the correct weight for your application. Visit us at www.troemner.com and let us help you find exactly what you need.

www.troemner.com • 800-249-5554

87

Troemner Calibration Services – Pipette Precision & Balance Matched Only By Nature.

Equipment Troemner has invested in the most advanced instrumentation including gravimetric and spectrophotometric equipment for calibrations of pipettes. Gravimetric pipette calibrations are performed using six high precision balances and mass comparators; some with resolution as low as 1 µg. Troemner also uses humidity traps and other methods to assure accurate gravimetric calibrations. Due to the direct relationship between weight and volume, the Troemner reputation for weighing accuracy is fully utilized in the pipette calibration process to achieve low measurement uncertainties. Spectrophotometric calibrations are performed using photospectrometry, whereby refractive index is proportional to volume. Both techniques assure that only the highest standards are met for complete reliability of pipette calibrations.

Staff Troemner's staff of metrologists and technicians possesses a high level of expertise in performing superior pipette calibrations, adjustments and repairs. Troemner’s metrology staff and calibration technicians also have training from several pipette manufacturers.

Processes

Troemner’s Pipette Calibration Laboratory was the first NVLAP accredited laboratory for pipettes in the United States. Troemner offers a complete calibration and repair service for most brands of pipettes, repeaters and burettes from 0.1 µl up to 100 ml.

Facility and Environment Troemner's state-of-the-art Pipette Calibration Laboratory meets or exceeds the requirements listed in internationally recognized standards. This laboratory was carefully designed and constructed

to reduce the effects of vibrations and to strictly control and monitor the environment. Temperature in the laboratory is measured to ± 0.01 degree C and controlled to within 0.2 degree C, with no more than a 0.2 degree C change per hour. Humidity is measured to ± 2% with no more than a 5% change per hour. Barometric pressure is measured to 0.01 mm Hg.

Troemner’s pipette calibrations are comprehensive and include details such as making sure that every channel of a multi-channel pipette is fully tested and calibrated. Troemner performs vacuum and leak tests, cleans every pipette, greases the piston, and inspects seals and "O" rings to assure performance accuracy after the calibration.

Calibration procedures also include full service and parts availability for all types and brands of pipettes. Free repair estimates are provided.

Pipette Calibration Certificates Troemner’s NVLAP Pipette Calibration Certificates are designed to meet stringent regulatory and audit requirements including all ISO (including ISO/IEC 17025), FDA, GMP, GLP, DOD, NCCLS, CLIA, ANSI/NCSL Z540-1, and nuclear requirements. The NIST-administered National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP Lab Code 105013-0) approves all procedures for this detailed certificate. To review document details please visit our Pipette Calibration Section at www.troemner.com.

Troemner Calibration Services – Pipette Pipette Calibration Services Include: • Calibration of pipettes, repeaters and burettes • Traceability to NIST • NVLAP Accredited – 0.1 µl to 5 ml, Laboratory capability 0.1 µl to 100 ml.

• Low measurement uncertainty: ±0.027 µl to ±5.98 µl • Every channel of a multi-channel pipette is fully tested and calibrated • Thorough evaluation performance

of

pipette

• Visual vacuum leak test • Full service and parts availability for all types and brands of pipettes

T R O E M N E R P I P E T T E S U N C E RTA I N T Y TA B L E NVLAP CODE 105013-0

• Free repair estimates Test Volume in µl 0.1 0.2 0.5 1.0 2.5 5.0 10.0 25.0 50.0 100.0 500.0 1000.0 2500.0 5000.0

Gravimetric Method Best Uncertainty (±) in µl 0.027 0.025 0.025 0.025 0.020 0.089 0.128 0.14 0.30 0.34 0.78 1.38 5.25 5.98

Spectrophotometric method Best Uncertainty (±) in µl 0.031 0.026 0.050 0.078 0.119 0.251 0.339 0.39 1.87 2.60 13.12 16.76 23.08 -

• Gravimetric and spectrophotometric calibration procedures • Fast turnaround time Troemner offers three standard pipette calibration services. We can also customize calibrations to meet your particular requirements. Below is a comparison of the various standard services available from Troemner:

P I P E T T E C A L I B R AT I O N S E RV I C E S NVLAP accredited turnaround time "As found" data "As left" data Thorough pipette cleaning Adjustments as required Seals replaced as needed (other parts extra)

Level 1 • 72 hours 10-10-10 using 3 volumes for each channel 10-10-10 using 3 volumes for each channel • •

Level 2 • 72 hours 4-4-4 using 3 volumes for each channel 4-4-4 using 3 volumes for each channel • •

•

•

www.troemner.com • 800-249-5554

Level 3 • 72 hours 4-4-4 using 3 volumes for each channel N/A

89

Troemner Calibration Services – Temperature Precision & Balance Matched Only By Nature.

Troemner’s Temperature Calibration Laboratory utilizes the most advanced equipment and training to provide the lowest temperature measurement uncertainties available in the market place. Troemner’s Temperature Laboratory is ISO/IEC 17025 compliant with NVLAP accreditation for comparison temperature calibrations.

An application has been submitted to NVLAP for accreditation for fixed point temperature calibration.

Troemner offers a complete range of temperature calibration services from -196°C to 1100°C for SPRT’s, RTD’s, Thermistors, Thermocouples Digital Readouts and Liquid-in-Glass Thermometers.

Facility and Environment Troemner's Temperature Calibration Laboratories meet strict ISO/IEC 17025 guidelines. Environmental conditions in the Laboratory are strictly monitored and controlled.

Comparison temperature calibrations have NVLAP accreditation.

Equipment Troemner's Temperature Calibration Laboratory is outfitted with the latest state-of-the-art equipment for fixed point and comparison temperature calibrations. Equipment includes an ASL F18 Thermometry Bridge, a variety of cells covering eight temperature fixed points (Al, Zn, Sn, In, Ga, Hg, Ar and H2O), four high precision resistors and four baths (Alcohol, Oil, Water and Alumina).

Temperature devices that can be calibrated include SPRT's, PRT's, RTD's, thermistors, thermocouples, digital readouts and liquid-in-glass thermometers.

Equipment is interfaced to computers for processing calibration data to ensure the accuracy of the data collection process and eliminate transposition errors.

Staff Troemner’s metrology staff has received training in temperature calibrations at NIST and has extensive experience in temperature calibration.

Processes Troemner can tailor a calibration for your temperature-measuring device from primary fixedpoint calibrations for calibrating in-house temperature standards and high precision temperature devices to secondary comparison calibrations for less accurate temperature measuring devices. All primary temperature standards are directly traceable to the NIST.

Troemner Calibration Services – Temperature ITS-90 TEMPERATURE CALIBRATIONS Device SPRT, Precision Thermistor

Calibration Service Fixed Point Calibration

Temperature Uncertainty Accreditation -189.3443°C (Argon Triple Point) 1.04 mk Application Submitted -38.8344°C (Mercury Triple Point) 0.84 mk Application Submitted 0.01°C (Water Triple Point) 0.29 mk Application Submitted 29.7646°C (Gallium Melt Point) 0.94 mk Application Submitted 156.5985°C (Indium Freeze Point) 1.22 mk Application Submitted 231.928°C (Tin Freeze Point) 1.37 mk Application Submitted 419.527°C (Zinc Freeze Point) 1.69 mk Application Submitted 660.3223°C (Aluminum Freeze Point) 2.16 mk Application Submitted SPRT, PRT Comparison to SPRT -196°C to 660°C ±8 to 21 mk NVLAP Thermistor Comparison to SPRT -40°C to 150°C ±8 to 10 mk NVLAP Thermocouple Comparison to SPRT or Type S Thermocouple -196°C to 1100°C 1.1 mk Application Submitted Liquid-in-Glass Comparison to SPRT -40°C to 250°C ±8 to 20 mk Application Submitted Digital Readouts Resistance Accuracy 0 to 10k Ohms ±8 to 26 ppm NVLAP All include ITS-90 coefficients, temperature vs. resistance tables or temperature vs. W value tables available upon request Italics are estimates until NVLAP approval

Temperature Calibration Services Include:

• NVLAP accreditation for Comparison, Fixed-Point is pending

• Temperature calibration services – from -196°C to 1100°C for SPRT’s, RTD’s, Thermistors, Thermocouples, Digital Readouts and Liquid in Glass Thermometers.

• Annealing of SPRTs and PRTs

• Calibration Method – Fixed-Point and Comparison • ISO/IEC 17025 compliant laboratory

• Fast turnaround time Troemner offers a variety of standard calibration services. We can also customize a calibration to meet your requirements. The various services available from Troemner include:

NVLAP Calibration Certificate for Comparison Temperature Calibrations - A detailed, multi-page temperature certificate designed to meet all regulatory and audit requirements including all ISO (including ISO/IEC 17025), FDA, GMP, GLP, DOD, NCCLS, CLIA, ANSI/NCSL Z540-1, and nuclear requirements. The NIST-administered National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP Lab Code 105013-0) approves all procedures for this detailed temperature certificate. To review the document details please visit our website at www.troemner.com.

NIST Traceable Certificate for Fixed-Point Temperature Calibrations – A detailed, multi-page temperature certificate traceable to NIST that contains calibration data for comparisons to one or several fixed point cells. The calibration is ISO/IEC 17025 compliant and NVLAP accreditation for fixed-point temperature calibrations is pending. To review the document details please visit our website at www.troemner.com.

www.troemner.com • 800-249-5554

91

Troemner Calibration Services – Humidity Precision & Balance Matched Only By Nature.

Processes Troemner offers standard and custom humidity calibration procedures. Troemner’s NVLAP Humidity Calibration Certificate is a detailed, multi-page document designed to meet all regulatory and audit requirements including all ISO (including ISO/IEC 17025), FDA, GMP, GLP, DOD, NCCLS, CLIA, ANSI/NCSL Z540-1, and nuclear requirements. The NIST-administered National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation Program (NVLAP Lab Code 105013-0) approves all procedures for this detailed humidity certificate. To review the document details please visit our website at www.troemner.com.

NVLAP Calibration Certificate for Humidity – We provide a detailed, multi-page humidity calibration certificate designed to meet all regulatory and audit requirements including all ISO (including ISO/IEC 17025), FDA, GMP, GLP, DOD, NCCLS, CLIA, ANSI/NCSL Z540-1, and nuclear requirements. Technical data includes "as found" and "as left" measurements of applied and indicated humidity, standard temperature, temperature of device under test, uncertainty of measurement process and tolerance of device.

Troemner offers standard and custom calibration services for a wide variety of humidity measuring devices including chart recorders/data loggers, sensors, hygrothermographs, and hygrometers.

Troemner also calibrates humidity generators and dew point hygrometers.

Facility The Humidity Calibration Laboratory is ISO/IEC 17025 compliant and accredited by NVLAP. Environmental conditions in the Laboratory are strictly monitored and controlled.

Equipment Troemner’s Humidity Calibration Laboratory utilizes the "twopressure" and "two-temperature" humidity generation process developed and proven by NIST. This design produces high precision humidity determinations ideal for instrument calibration and evaluation. Laboratory capabilities are 10% to 95% (+/- 0.7%) Relative Humidity.

Temperature range covered is 0°C to 70°C (+/- 0.06°C ). A dew point reference standard is also used for the calibration of humidity generators, dew point hygrometers and other humidity standards for a temperature range of -40°C to 90°C.

Humidity Calibration Services Include: • Calibration capabilities: 10% to 95% (+/- 0.7%) Relative Humidity @ 0°C to 70°C (+/- 0.06°C) Dew Point @ -40°C to 90°C • Types of instruments serviced include: Chart recorders/Data loggers, Hygrothermographs, Sensors, Hygrometers, Humidity generators and Dew point hygrometers • ISO/IEC 17025 compliant laboratory • NVLAP accredited calibrations • Fast turnaround time Troemner offers standard and custom calibration services. Below is a description of the three standard humidity calibration services available from Troemner:

HUMIDITY CALIBRATION SERVICES Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 NVLAP Accredited Calibration • • • NIST Traceable • • • Uncertainty data • • • Turnaround time Less than 2 weeks Less than 2 weeks Less than 2 weeks Expedited service available • • • "As found" data 3 points Relative Humidity* (25%, 50%, 75%) 3 points Relative Humidity* (25%, 50%, 75%) 1 point Relative Humidity (25%, 50% or 75%) Adjustments • • "As left" data 3 points Relative Humidity* (25%, 50%, 75%) 3 points Relative Humidity* (25%, 50%, 75%) Temperature calibration 3 Temperature Points* (20°C, 23°C, 25°C) 1 Temperature Point* (23°C) 1 Temperature Point* (23°C) *Troemner can tailor your calibration with additional or custom Relative Humidity and Temperature points for an additional charge.

Troemner Calibration Services – Thermal Mass Flow Precision & Balance Matched Only By Nature.

Staff Troemner's metrologists and technicians are thoroughly trained and authorized by a marketleading manufacturer of gas mass flow meters and flow controllers. Troemner's Mass Flow technicians are trained by several manufacturers and can repair and calibrate most brands of gas mass flow meter/flow controllers.

Processes Troemner offers standard and custom calibration services. Gasses used for calibration include Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Argon and Helium. Service and repair options include pressure testing, replacement of seals and resizing flow rates. Oxygen cleaning is available.

Thermal Mass Flow Services Include:

Troemner's Flow Meter/Flow Controller Calibration Program was developed to meet the most demanding requirements of precision gas thermal mass flow calibration and repair. Troemner can also calibrate and service variable volume meters (rotameters). The Thermal Mass Flow Calibration Laboratory is ISO/IEC 17025 compliant.

Facility and Equipment Environmental conditions in the Thermal Mass Flow Calibration Laboratory are strictly monitored and

controlled. Our calibration process employs a laminar gas flow calibration method providing unprecedented levels of stability and precision by applying the most advanced data acquisition and processing technologies available today. Laboratory mass flow measurement accuracy is as low as +/- 0.2% of reading from 2 sccm to 100 slpm @ 1500 psi inlet pressure for N2 and He (up to 240 slpm at 1,500 psi inlet pressure for H2).

Information is available for larger flow rates. All measurements are traceable to NIST.

Calibration

• A mass flow measurement accuracy as low as +/- 0.2% of reading from 2 sccm to 100 slpm @ 1500 psi for N2 & He (up to 240 slpm at 1,500 psi inlet pressure for H2). Information available for larger flow rates.

• Oxygen cleaning is available.

• Services include: repair, resizing and calibration services for a wide variety of types and brands of gas mass flow meters and flow controllers • Our mass flow personnel are factory trained and authorized by a market-leading manufacturer of gas mass flow meters and flow controllers • ISO/IEC 17025 compliant laboratory • Fast turnaround time Three standard levels of service, as well as custom services are available. Below is a description of the Thermal Mass Flow services available from Troemner:

FLOW METER CALIBRATION SERVICES Level 1 Level 2 Mass Flow Meters & Controllers • • Variable volume meters (rotameters) ISO 17025 compliant • • NIST Traceable • • Uncertainty data • • Turnaround time Less than 2 weeks Less than 2 weeks Expedited service available • • Helium leak and high pressure checks • • "As found" data 7 points * 7 points * Replace seals • Repair parts/labor Most repair parts & labor Repair parts not included Resize flow rate • • "As left" data 7 points * 7 points * * 7 point "As Found "/ "As Left Data" @ 0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, 50%, and 0% full scale flow rate.

Troemner can tailor your calibration with additional or custom points for an additional charge. + Rotameters number of points dependent on scale

Level 3 • •+ • • • Less than 2 weeks • Helium leak only 7 points typically *+ Repair parts not included

93

Troemner Calibration Services – Pressure Precision & Balance Matched Only By Nature.

Pressure Calibration Services Include: • NIST traceable calibrations • Laboratory is ISO/IEC 17025 compliant and has been accredited by NVLAP. • Capabilities: 0 psi to 1000 psi with accuracy as low as 0.005% of reading.

• Types of instruments serviced include: Gages, Transducers, Calibrators, Monitors, Pressure Controllers and Deadweight Testers.

• Detailed certificate provided with your pressure measurement devices • Fast turnaround time NVLAP Pressure Calibration Certificate – A detailed, multi-page pressure certificate designed to meet all your ISO (Including ISO/IEC 17025), FDA, GMP, GLP, DOD, NCCLS, CLIA, ANSI/NCSL Z540-1, and nuclear requirements.

Certificate includes "as found" and "as left" data for: Reference Pressure, Device Under Test Pressure, Absolute Error, and Tolerance.

In addition, deadweight tester certificates include mass calibration data for the deadweights.

Presently, calculating the effective area of a deadweight tester or piston gauge is a NIST traceable measurement, but is outside Troemner’s scope of accreditation.

Troemner's Pressure Calibration Laboratory utilizes the latest calibration equipment with reference standards directly traceable to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Troemner also seeks the highest levels of accreditation, our laboratory is ISO/IEC 17025 compliant and has been accredited

by NVLAP.

Facility and Equipment Environmental conditions in the Laboratory are strictly monitored and controlled. All pressure calibration equipment used in Troemner's Pressure Calibration Laboratories is state-of-the-art with the highest precision possible.

Calibration equipment includes a Piston Gage similar to those used in National Laboratories as a primary pressure standard.

Laboratory capabilities are 0 to 1000 psi with accuracy as low as 0.005% of reading.

Staff and Processes Troemner’s metrology staff and calibration technicians have extensive manufacturer training and experience in pressure calibrations. Troemner can offer standard and custom calibration services for a wide variety of pressure measuring devices. Types of pressure instruments serviced include Gages, Transducers, Calibrators, Monitors, Pressure Controllers and Deadweight Testers.

Hummingbird Help Calibration Reminders: Troemner routinely sends out calibration reminders to assure your devices are monitored properly

Troemner Calibration Services – Pressure Four standard levels of service, as well as custom services are available. Below is a description of the standard Pressure services available from Troemner:

PRESSURE CALIBRATION SERVICES Deadweight Testers Device Accuracy (% of Reading) ISO 17025 compliant NIST Traceable Uncertainty data turnaround time Expedited service available "As found" and "as left" data Adjustments & Cleaning as required Determine effective area Determine mass of piston & weights Calibrate piston/cylinder base

• • • Less than 2 weeks • • • • • (as required)

Level 1 < ±0.05% • • • Less than 2 weeks • 21 point * •

Level 2 ≥ ±0.05% < ±0.1% • • • Less than 2 weeks • 16 Point ** •

Level 3 ≥ ±0.1% • • • Less than 2 weeks • 7 Point *** •

* 21 point calibration includes the following % of full-scale or range data points: (0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 100%, 90%, 80%, 70%, 60%, 50%, 40%, 30%, 20%, 10%, 0%) ** 16 point calibration includes the following % of full-scale data points: (0%, 10%, 20%, 30%, 40%, 50%, 60%, 70%, 80%, 90%, 100%, 80%, 60%, 40%, 20%, 0%) *** 7-point calibration includes the following % of full-scale data points: (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%, 50%, 0%)

www.troemner.com • 800-249-5554

95

Troemner Calibration Services – Electrical, Time and Frequency Precision & Balance Matched Only By Nature.

Equipment Troemner’s Electrical and Frequency Calibration Laboratory is outfitted with the latest state-of-theart equipment.

Equipment includes multi function calibrators for electrical measurements and frequency calibrators using the latest technology in frequency calibrations for time and frequency measurements.

Processes Troemner can tailor a calibration for your Electrical or Time/Frequency devices if our standard service does not meet your needs.

Troemner NIST Calibration Certificates for Electrical, Time and Frequency Calibrations - A detailed multi-page ISO/IEC 17025 compliant calibration certificate traceable to NIST that contains the following data: "as found", "as left" readings, standards used, uncertainty of measurements, tolerance of device being calibrated, and environmental conditions.

The newest additions to Troemner’s portfolio of calibration services are a variety of electrical calibrations, plus time and frequency calibrations.

All electrical calibrations are ISO/IEC 17025 compliant and include DC Voltage, DC Current, AC Voltage, AC Current, DC Resistance, Capacitance, and AC/DC Power. Troemner can calibrate most equipment that produces measurements for the above disciplines as well as most multimeters. In addition, Troemner can calibrate most oscilloscopes.

Electrical calibrations cover the measurement disciplines found in most multimeters and oscilloscopes.

Ranges and uncertainties are found in the table below.

Troemner also provides Time and Frequency Calibrations for the following devices: timers, stopwatches, frequency/timer counters and synthesizers.

Accuracy for Time and Frequency Calibrations: 4 x 10-11 Hz

Facility and Environment Troemner’s Electrical and Frequency Calibration Laboratory meets ISO 17025 guidelines. Environmental conditions in the laboratory are strictly monitored and controlled.

Hummingbird Help The following pages are Quote/Order forms that can be used to place orders or request quotes via fax or phone.

Our customers can also use these forms as a guide to gather the information Troemner requires to efficiently process orders for calibration services. The first Quote/Order form is a cover page, which asks for general company and contact information. This cover page can be used with any or all of the specific calibration service Quote/Order forms.

RANGES AND UNCERTAINTIES Measurement Discipline DC Voltage DC Current AC Voltage AC Current Resistance DC Capacitance AC/DC Power Oscilloscopes

Range 0 – 1000 V 0 – 20 A 1 mV – 1000 V Frequency range 10 Hz – 500 kHz 30 µA – 20 A Frequency range 10 Hz – 500 kHz 0 – 1 GΩ 190 pF – 110 mF 100 µW – 10 kW up to 1.1 GHz

Uncertainty 5 ppm 120 ppm 80 ppm 200 ppm 40 ppm 500 ppm 0.1% of reading ±2% to ±7% of output