CMC Calculations For Force Measurements Rev6

This spreadsheet is provided by Morehouse Instrument Company.
It is to be used as a guide to help calculate CMC for Force o

standard. With slight modification the uncertainty sheet could be used for instruments calibrated in accordance with another
down for the dark grey boxes. All information entered must converted to like units.
Disclaimer: This template is for simplified calculation of CMC compliments of E=mc3 Solutions and Morehouse Instrument Com
the users responsibility to validate the calculations and confirm suitability for practical purpose. Dilip Shah of E=mc3 Solutions
at hzumbrun@mhforce.com.
Uncertainty Worksheet - Section 1: Data
This sheet is to be used as the master form to calculate CMC for a range of up to 12 points. Its primary purpose is to aid in figu
Cell Description
B4 Laboratory
B5 Technician Initials
B6 Date
B7 Applied Maximum
B8 Standards Used (Ref and UUT)
B10 & C10 Resolution UUT

A13 Standards Drop Down
B13 & C13 ASTM E74 LLF

B14 & C14 Resolution of Reference
B15 Temperature Spec per degree C %
Max Temperature Variation per degree C of

B18 Environment
B20 Morehouse CMC (Ref Lab)
B22 Non ASTM or ISO 376 (Tolerance, Non-Linearity, SEB)
B23 Miscellaneous Error
B25 Conv Repeatability Data To Eng. Units Drop Down

N7-18 & O7-18 Ref Standard Stability
N22, O22, P22 ISO 376 Uncertainty Coefficients

B29-40 Applied
C29-40, D29-40, E29-40, F29-40 Repeatability of UUT (Run1-Run4)
S29-40 % or Eng. Drop Down

P29-40 Ref Laboratory Uncertainty Per Point
Uncertainty Worksheet - Section2: Data A

Cell Description
D51-60 Distribution
R & R Between Techs Worksheet

Use this Repeatability and Reproducibility Worksheet for R & R between technicians, between machines, or between different
technicians. This form will be populated with information found in the Data Entry Sheet.
Per ISO 5725 the general term for variability between repeated measurements is precision. Two conditions of precision, terme
practical cases, useful for describing the variability of a measurement method, under repeatability conditions
By default repeatability between technicians is set to none. It is recommended that this contributions be included, but most a
reproducility and this is just one method.
The ASTM LLF is the really an uncertainty calculation that quantifies reproducibility of the equipment and the deviation from t
capture reproducibility. Neither capture reproducibility of the process with different operators. The ANOVA analysis seems t
This worksheet was created by Dilip Shah of E=Mc3 Solutions and edited by Henry Zumbrun of Morehouse Instrument Compa
Cell Description
D7 and D8 Repeatability and Reproducibility Between Techs
E5 Y or N Converts to Students T
E25-J44 R & R Study between multiple techs or machines
F21 Select the Confidence Internal
J50 Convert to Eng Units
CMC Summary
When all data has been entered properly, the CMC summary tab will will graph and calculate the uncertainty per test point. Th
www.mhforce.com for additional information on calculating Measurement Uncertainty for Force or Torque Measurements. In
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Cell Description
K8-19 Exclude a Point
I9-19 Force Value
N7 Expanded UNC (CMC)
There are two sheets for additional calculations:

En for PT: This workseet can be used for Intra Laboratory Comparisons. Establishing a PT plan is a requirement for accreditatio
with the En For PT sheet to satisfy Proficiency Testing Requirements.
Calc Resolution Ex: This worksheet shows how to calculate resolution of a force-measuring device.
Revision Log
Date Changes
11.14.2018 Changed some references to the new ISO/IEC 17025 standard and fixed an error with R & R b
9.4.2020 Created instructions, definitions, and new sheet for Calc Resolution Ex. Added color for drop
10.03 Added the ability to choose a coverage factor and then set normal data to have infinite degre
sed as a guide to help calculate CMC for Force or Torque Measurements. Most of this workbook is setup for labs following the ASTM E74
truments calibrated in accordance with another test method or standard. Only enter information in light grey boxes and choose a drop
units.
E=mc3 Solutions and Morehouse Instrument Company who assumes no responsibility or liability for any unintentional errors. It remains
practical purpose. Dilip Shah of E=mc3 Solutions can be reached at emc3solu@aol.com and Henry Zumbrun of Morehouse can be reached
Uncertainty Worksheet - Section 1: Data Entry
to 12 points. Its primary purpose is to aid in figuring CMC by including repeatability and resolution of an Unit Under Test (UUT).
Notes
This is the resolution of the unit under test (UUT) that you are using for the Repeatability Study (what you are testing). CMC
requires repeatability studies. We recommend using a stable device with high resolution. An example of how to calculate
resolution is in the tab labeled "Calc Resolution Ex".
Choose one of the three options from the drop down.
This is your ASTM A74 LLF, which is found on your ASTM E74 calibration report. LLF is a statistical estimate of the error in
forces computed from the calibration equation of a force–measuring instrument when the instrument is calibrated in
accordance with the ASTM E74 standard. If you are not using ASTM E74, leave these cells blank.
The resolution of the reference standard is found on your calibration report.
This is found on the load cell specification sheet. Temperature Effect on Sensitivity, % RDG/100 F
This is the max temperature variation of load cells, which is found on the specification sheet under Temperature - Effect on
Sensitivity, % reading/degrees. During a typical calibration in a tightly controlled environment the temperature varies by no
more than 1 degree C. Environmental factors - This would be the difference in temperature from 23 degree C. This is 0.0015 %
per degree C from 23. If you are operating at 20 degrees C, you would multiply 0.0015 % by 3. Example provided is from a
Morehouse load cell. Specifications can vary.
Optional: If entering Engineering Units, leave blank and complete the Ref Laboratory Uncertainty Per Point (P29 - 40). This is
the reference lab CMC. It is the CMC statement for the range calibrated found on the certificate of calibration.
If you chose ASTM E74 or ISO 376 in A13, then leave blank. If you chose Other in A13, then use this field to enter Tolerance
with nonlinearity or SEB if making ascending and descending measurements. When not using ASTM E74, SEB output can be
used, or the square root of the sum of the squares for non-linearity worst case and hysteresis worst case.
This can be measurement error, creep, side load sensitivity or other known error sources. For example, if using a Morehouse
UCM and Morehouse Cell the press will transfer the force applied to the load cell at an angle no more than 1/16th inch
measured off. Example provided is from a Morehouse load cell. centerline of the load cell. This number is side load sensitivity
0.05 % * 0.0625 = 0.003 %.
If data is in engineering units LBF, KGF, or N, then choose no. If data is in DIV, mV/V or other non-engineering unit, then choos
yes.
You will need to have two calibrations, performed at different times to characterize the Reference Standard Stability. You
should use a per point analysis between the previous calibration and your current calibration. If you do not have previous data
we suggest a conservative number. For Morehouse Precision load cells, we believe 0.05 % of applied force could be used from
10 % of Capacity through 100 %. Below 10 LBF, we believe 0.15 % of applied could be used.
If you chose ISO 376 in A13, then fill in the uncertainty coefficients from your calibration report or calculated with methods
provided in ISO 376. If no C2 provided, then leave as zero.
After you complete the Ref Standard Stability (N7-18), the same numbers will automatically be entered here.
Do a repeatability study using a test artifact. We strongly recommend using an Ultra Precision Load Cell that is very stable and
repeatable as not doing so will have a negative impact on the CMC. We suggest purchasing an artifact that can also be used fo
SPC testing as this will strengthen the measurement assurance process. The repeatability study on this worksheet is set up for
or 4 test runs, each with up to 12 test points. We suggest exercising the artifact and performing 4 runs of tests and recording
the artifacts output at each test point. The worksheet provides for up to 12 different test points. When testing repeatability,
moving or rotating the artifact is not required.
Using the pooled std deviation may not be in line with current ISO and ILAC standards. It is recommended to test each
individual test point against the predicted response from the ASTM E74 curve fit to ensure compliance with ISO and ILAC
standards. If the pooled standard deviation is larger than the difference between the predicted response for each test point,
then this method should not be argued. Morehouse has conferred with several organizations, including NIST on this subject.
Until a document is drafted for continuous force reading devices, it is our belief that each lab should do their own analysis and
determine the appropriate method for their use. The example is how Morehouse derives our CMC's and this was deemed
acceptable. ASTM E74 Appendix Section X1.4.1.2 includes the pooled standard deviation method in the Appendix for
calculating Ur (Uncertainty due to force-measuring instrument responses).
Choose % from the drop down if the CMC of the reference lab is % of applied. Choose Eng. Units if the reference lab reported
CMC in Engineering Units.
Optional: If the reference lab reported CMC in Engineering Units, then fill in the values per point.
Uncertainty Worksheet - Section2: Data Analysis

Notes
It may be necessary to select the appropriate distribution to change the pre-selected values. Once everything is selected, the
uncertainty per test point will be determined on each test point.
R & R Between Techs Worksheet

nicians, between machines, or between different instruments. It is setup to be used as R & R between technicians, if using multiple
ntry Sheet.
s is precision. Two conditions of precision, termed repeatability and reproducibility conditions, have been found necessary and, for many
, under repeatability conditions
d that this contributions be included, but most accreditation bodies do not require it. There are several other methods for determining
bility of the equipment and the deviation from the interpolation equation per section 8.4 of ASTM E74. ISO 376 has rotational tests to
ifferent operators. The ANOVA analysis seems to complete this and capture that source of uncertainty.
enry Zumbrun of Morehouse Instrument Company.

Notes
Here one can decide to include or exclude the uncertainty contribution for Repeatability or Repeatability and Reproducibility
If you want to report Uncertainties at k = 2, or other coverage factors to comply with Ilac P14 or have all points in the range
agree to the appropriate coverage factor you with to report, set this value to Y. It will give Type A's 1000 degrees of freedom,
and to do this; requires the correction for the population standard deviation for infinite degrees of freedom for Type A data.
Repeatability and Reproducibility between technicians: This should be performed whenever there is a change in personnel or
the first time a budget is established. Data can be entered for up to 6 technicians. The technicians should measure the same
test point up to 20 times each and the reduced data should be entered under the Technician cells in light yellow. We
recommend a minimum of 5 points per technician. When we run these tests we typically perform 10 points per technician.
There is a drop down where one can select the Confidence Interval needed. If you wanted to set to k = 2, 95.45 % should be
selected.
If the readings are in mV/V or not exact Engineering Units, select "Yes" to convert to the appropriate units. When R & R studie
are performed this must be changed to yes and the force point used for R & R must be entered. This is not needed if the force
applied is 10,000 lbf and the meter reads 10,000 lbf. It needs to be used if the force applied is 10,000 lbf and the output is rea
in mV/V.
CMC Summary
h and calculate the uncertainty per test point. This worksheet calculates the measurement uncertainty between test points. Visit
ncertainty for Force or Torque Measurements. Information on the training offered can be found at
Notes
Points can be excluded. The slope will not work if this is done, though points can be removed for a better coefficient fit
Interpolates in between points if needed
ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited Calibrations. The International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) P-14 section 6.4 require
contributions such as the resolution of the Unit Under Test (UUT) be included in the uncertainty per point value reported on
the certificate of calibration. Euramet CG4 v2.0 Uncertainty of Force Measurements also requires the resolution of both the
standard and unit under test be reported as standard contributors. The per point analysis consists of the UUT resolution and
the CMC of our standard (which includes the resolution of the reference standard if primary standards were not used). When
a full uncertainty analysis per ILAC P-14 is performed, as required by ISO/IEC 17025, the CMC (Calibration and Measurement
Capability) is derived and reported to the user. There is a tab in this worksheet to help with calculating the CMC per point.
Morehouse can provide guidance on using this workbook. It is recommended a professional consultant be contacted if you a
having problems figuring out CMC or what to report. We offer training with a focus on measurement uncertainty with an
independent consultant (Dilip Shah of E=mc3 solutions) two to three times per year. Information on the training offered can
be found at http://www.mhforce.com/customer-education
ishing a PT plan is a requirement for accreditation. Morehouse can calibrate reference standard force or torque cells, which can be used
e-measuring device.
C 17025 standard and fixed an error with R & R between techs as degrees of freedom was not calculating properly.
eet for Calc Resolution Ex. Added color for drop down boxes.
r and then set normal data to have infinite degrees of freedom. CMC exclude ability More Compliance to ILAC P-14
Definitions
ASTM E74 – Standard Practices for Calibration and Veriﬁcation for Force-Measuring Instruments: ASTM E74 is a practice th
for the calibration of force-measuring instruments.
Best existing force measuring instrument (ILAC P14): The term “best existing force measuring instrument” is understoo
instrument to be calibrated that is commercially or otherwise available for customers, even if it has a special performance
history of calibration. For force calibrations this is often a very stable force transducer (load cell) and indicator with enoug
differences in repeatability conditions.
Calibration and Measurement Capability (ILAC-P14): A CMC is a Calibration and Measurement Capability available to cu
conditions:
a) as described in the laboratory’s scope of accreditation granted by a signatory to the ILAC Arrangement; or
b) as published in the BIPM key comparison database (KCDB) of the CIPM MRA.
The scope of accreditation of an accredited calibration laboratory shall include the Calibration and Measurement Capability (C
of:
a) measurand or reference material;
b) calibration/measurement method/procedure and/or type of instrument/material to be calibrated/measured;
c) measurement range and additional parameters where applicable, e.g., frequency of applied voltage;
d) uncertainty of measurement.
Commercial Calibration or Quality Compliance Test: This is usually a 5-6-point calibration done by the manufacturer to ver
instrument is within the Manufacturer’s specification in regard to non-linearity, Static Error Band (SEB), and Hysteresis. It doe
performance of the force measuring instrument as it has not been subjected to testing repeatability and reproducibility durin
E74 and ISO 376 are standards that give better guidance on what should be tested to determine expected performance
instrument.
Environmental Factors: Environmental conditions, such as temperature, influences the force transducer output. The most c
temperature effect found on the force measuring instruments specification sheet. It is important to note that any devi
conditions from the temperature the force measuring instrument was calibrated at needs to be accounted for in the meas
measurements using the force transducer by the user.
Force Units: A force unit can be any unit representing a force. Common force units are N, kgf, lbf. The SI unit for force is N (N
Hysteresis: the phenomenon in which the value of a physical property lags behind changes in the effect causing it, as for in
induction lags behind the magnetizing force. For Force measurements Hysteresis is often defined as the algebraic differen
given load descending from the maximum load and output at the same load ascending from the minimum load. Normally exp
Scale. It is most commonly calculated between 40 - 60 % of full scale.
lower limit factor (llf): ASTM specific term where the ASTM E74 standard uses a method of least squares to fit a polynom
points. The standard deviation of all the deviations from the predicted values by the fit function versus the observed value
square root of the sum of all the squared deviations divided by the number of samples minus the degree of polynomial fit
number is then multiplied by a coverage factor (k) of 2.4 and then multiplied by the average ratio of force to deflection fro
The llf is a statistical estimate of the error in forces computed from the calibration equation of a force–measuring instrument
calibrated in accordance with this practice.
ISO 376 - Calibration of force proving instruments used for the verification of uniaxial testing machines: ISO 376 is an Inte
specifies a method for the calibration of force-proving instruments used for the static verification of uniaxial
tension/compression testing machines) and describes a procedure for the classification of these instruments.
Metrological traceability (JCGM 200:2012, 2.41): property of a measurement result whereby the result can be related to
documented unbroken chain of calibrations, each contributing to the measurement uncertainty.
Non-Linearity: The quality of a function that expresses a relationship that is not one of direct proportion. For Force measure
defined as the algebraic difference between the output at a specific load and the corresponding point on the straight li
outputs at minimum load and maximum load. Normally expressed in units of % of Full Scale. It is most commonly calculate
full scale.
Non-Repeatability (per force transducer specification and not JCGM 200:2012): The maximum difference between outpu
loadings under identical loading and environmental conditions. Normally expressed in units as a % of Rated Output (RO).
Other Force Measurement Errors: Most force measuring instruments are susceptible to misalignment error, errors from n
measuring instrument to full capacity, and errors from improper adapter use. In almost all cases, there will be additional error
have the force measuring instrument calibrated with the same adapters being used in their application. Other errors ma
change under no load conditions. Errors from loading equipment not being level, square and rigid can have significant contrib
Primary Standard: Per ASTM E74 a deadweight force applied directly without intervening mechanisms such as levers, hydr
like whose mass has been determined by comparison with reference standards traceable to the International System of Units
Note:
Weights used for force measurement require the correction for the effects of Local Gravity, Air Buoyancy and must be adjust
nominal force value. The uncertainty budget for primary standards also needs to consider possible force-generating mechan
and air buoyancy, including magnetic, electrostatic and aerodynamic effects.
Rated Output or RO: The output corresponding to capacity, equal to the algebraic difference between the signal at “(minim
the signal at minimum load.
Reference Standard(s) Calibration Uncertainty: This is usually the measurement uncertainty in the calibration of referen
calibrate the force measuring instrument. It is the uncertainty contribution in the calibration of reference standard(s) use
measuring instrument.
Repeatability condition of measurement, repeatability condition (JCGM 200:2012, 2.20): condition of measurement, out of
includes the same measurement procedure, same operators, same measuring system, same operating conditions and same
measurements on the same or similar objects over a short period of time
Measurement repeatability, Repeatability (JCGM 200:2012, VIM 2.21): measurement precision under a set of repe
measurement.
Example: a laboratory performing calibrations from 10 N through 10,000 N. The ranges calibrated may be 10 N - 100 N,
000 N – 10 000 N. Recommended practice would be to take test points at 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 200, 300, 4
900, 1 000, 2 000, 3 000, 4 000, 5 000, 6 000, 7 000, 8 000, 9 000, and
10 000 N.
Note 1:
For this application zero should never be considered as a first test point. A force measuring instrument should not be used
measuring instruments outside the range it was calibrated over.
Note 2:
A force measuring instrument calibrated from 10 % through 100 % of its range may not be capable of calibrating force measur
of this range.
Resolution (JCGM 200:2012, VIM 4.14): Smallest change in a quantity being measured that causes a perceptible chang
indication.
Resolution of a Displaying Device (JCGM 200:2012, VIM 4.15): smallest difference between displayed indications tha
distinguished
Secondary force standard (ASTM E74): an instrument or mechanism, the calibration of which has been established by co
force standards.
Static Error Band (SEB): The band of maximum deviations of the ascending and descending calibration points from a best-fit l
output. it includes the effects of nonlinearity, hysteresis, and non-return to minimum load. normally expressed in units of % of
VIM definition of Reproducibility
2.24 (3.7, Note 2) reproducibility condition of measurement reproducibility condition of measurement, out of a set of c
different locations, operators, measuring systems, and replicate measurements on the same or similar objects
NOTE 1 The different measuring systems may use different measurement procedures.
NOTE 2 A specification should give the conditions changed and unchanged, to the extent practical.
Measurement Uncertainty Budget Worksheet Data Analysis (Choose a drop down option for the dark grey boxes.)
Laboratory Morehouse Miscellaneous Error
Parameter FORCE Range 10000 Sub-Range N/A Force
Technician HZ 1 10
Date 9/25/2020 Standards Used Morehouse Load Cell 2 20
Uncertainty Contributor Magnitude Type Distribution Divisor df Std. Uncert Variance (Std. % Contribution u^4/df
Uncert^2) 3 30
Reproducibility & Rep ( R & R sheet) 283.0961E-3 A Normal (68.26%, k=1) 1.000 29 283.10E-3 80.14E-3 99.96% 221.5E-6 4 40
Repeatability 5.7735E-3 A Normal 1.000 19 5.77E-3 33.33E-6 0.04% 58.5E-12 5 50
ASTM E74 LLF 0.0000E+0 A Normal 1.000 32 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00% 0.0E+0 6
Resolution of UUT 0.0000E+0 B Resolution 3.464 200 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00% 0.0E+0 7
Environmental Conditions 750.0000E-6 B Rectangular 1.732 200 433.01E-6 187.50E-9 0.00% 175.8E-18 8
Stability of Ref Standard 0.0000E+0 B Rectangular 1.732 200 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00% 0.0E+0 9
Ref Standard Resolution 0.0000E+0 B Resolution 3.464 200 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00% 0.0E+0 10
Non ASTM or ISO 376 (Tolerance,Non-
Linearity,SEB) #VALUE! B Rectangular 1.732 11
Miscellaneous Error 0.0000E+0 B none 0.000 12
Morehouse CMC (Ref Lab) #VALUE! B Expanded (95.45% k=2) 1.000 200
Combined Uncertainty (uc)= 283.16E-3 80.18E-3 100.00% 221.5E-6
Effective Degrees of Freedom 29 Formula uc4 ( y) The grey column Ref CMC is what
V eff 
NOTE: ONLY ENTER INFO IN GREY BOXES IN SECTION 1 UNLESS CHANGING DISTRIBUTION Coverage Factor (k) = 2.05 N
ci 4 u 4 ( x i ) populates individual sheets
Expanded Uncertainty (U) = 0.58 1.15824%
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Slope Regression Worksheet Applied Ref CMC
Applied Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Average Std. Dev. Error Calculated 10.00 0.000016
1 10.00 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0025 0.005 0.0 10.00199995 20.00 0.000016
2 20.00 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0 20.0025 0.005 0.0 20.0019999 30.00 0.000016
3 30.00 30.0 30.0 30.0 30.0 30 0.008164965809 0.0 30.00199985 40.00 0.000016
4 40.00 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0 40.0025 0.005 0.0 40.0019998 50.00 0.000016
5 50.00 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0 50.0025 0.005 0.0 50.00199975 0.000016
6 #VALUE! 0.000016
7 #VALUE! 0.000016
8 #VALUE! 0.000016
9 #VALUE! 0.000016
10 #VALUE! 0.000016
11 #VALUE! 0.000016
12 #VALUE!
Repeatability (Of Error) 0.00111803398874947 Average Standard Deviation of Runs 0.005774 7.9056939E-08
Slope 0.999999995 Non ASTM or ISO 376 (Tolerance,Non-Linearity,SEB)
Repeatability and Reproducibility Worksheet for Measurement Unc
Laboratory Morehous
Parameter FORCE Range 10000
Technician HZ Standards Used
Date 9/25/2020 For Student's t correction input "Y" ->>
Uncertainty Contributor Magnitude Type Distribution
Repeatability Between Techs 243.7879E-3 A Normal (68.26%, k=1)

Reproducibility Between Techs 143.9127E-3 A Normal (68.26%, k=1)
None
Repeatability 5.7735E-3 A Normal
ASTM E74 LLF 0.0000E+0 A Normal
Resolution of UUT 0.0000E+0 B Resolution
Environmental Conditions 750.0000E-6 B Rectangular
Stability of Ref Standard 0.0000E+0 B Rectangular
Ref Standard Resolution 0.0000E+0 B Resolution
Linearity,SEB) #VALUE! B Rectangular
Miscellaneous Error 0.0000E+0 B none
Morehouse CMC (Ref Lab) #VALUE! B Expanded (95.45% k=2)
Combined Uncertainty (uc) =
Individual Contributors Effective Degrees of Freedom
Mo reh o u se C MC (Ref L ab)
Coverage Factor (k), Confidence Interval =
Mi sc el l an eo u s Er r o r Expanded Uncertainty (U) =
N o n ASTM o r I SO 3 7 6 (To l er an c e, N o n -L i n ear i t y , S EB ) Repeatab
R e f S t a n d a r d R e s o l u ti o n
1
St ab i l i t y o f R ef S t an d ar d
2
E n v i r o n m e n t a l C o n d i ti o n s 3
R e s o l u ti o n o f U U T 4
AS TM E7 4 L L F
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Repeat ab i l it y
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Rep r o d u c i b i l i t y B et w een Tec h s 9
R ep eat ab i l i t y B et w een Tec h s
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0.00E+0 100.00E-3 200.00E-3 300.00E-3
12
Distribution Divisor 1/Divisor 13
Rectangular 1.7321 0.5774 14
Triangular 2.4495 0.4082 15
U - Shaped 1.4142 0.7071 16
Resolution of instrument 3.4641 0.2887 17
Coverage Factor (k) Confidence Level 18
1.000 68.27 19
1.645 90.00 20
1.960 95.00 Std. Dev.
2.000 95.45 Average
2.576 99.00 Variance
3.000 99.73 Repeatability
Reproducibility
Std. Dev. Of the Mean
dfNumerator
dfDenominator
This sheet is to be used to test the repeatability and reproducibility between technicians
et for Measurement Uncertainty Budget Worksheet
Morehouse
Sub-Range N/A
12/30/1899
N Specific Divisor 3.4 Expanded (99% k=2.58)
Variance (Std.
Divisor df Std. Uncert % Contribution u^4/df
Uncert^2)
1.000 24 243.79E-3 59.43E-3 74.13% 147.2E-6

1.000 5 143.91E-3 20.71E-3 25.83% 85.8E-6
0.000
1.000 19 5.77E-3 33.33E-6 0.04% 58.5E-12
1.000 32 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00% 0.0E+0
3.464 200 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00% 0.0E+0
1.732 200 433.01E-6 187.50E-9 0.00% 175.8E-18
1.732 200 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00% 0.0E+0
3.464 200 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00% 0.0E+0
1.732
0.000
2.000 200
ombined Uncertainty (uc) = 283.16E-3 80.18E-3 100.00% 233.0E-6
ffective Degrees of Freedom 27 4
u ( y)
V eff  N c 4 4
(k), Confidence Interval = 95.45% 2.10 ci u ( x i )
xpanded Uncertainty (U) =
Effective Degrees of
593.76E-3 Freedom Formula
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Repeatability and Reproducibility Worksheet
Technician 1 Technician 2 Technician 3 Technician 4 Technician 5 Technician 6
0.99726 0.99653 0.99979 0.99275 1.002836866 1.008629387
1.00806 0.99529 1.00973 1.00094 1.0078659804 1.00961924
1.00273 1.00178 1.00246 0.99585 1.0086045227 0.992309996
1.00234 1.00283 1.00834 0.99705 1.0040990914 0.9996883
1.00040 0.99582 1.00067 1.00212 0.9963996448 1.007942409
0.0039451714 0.0035637808 0.0045446318 0.0038210409 0.0048802667 0.007468951
1.0021613233 0.9984507897 1.0042000462 0.9977410144 1.0039612211 1.003637866
1.5564378E-05 1.2700534E-05 2.0653679E-05 1.4600354E-05 2.3817003E-05 5.578523E-05
epeatability 0.0048840076 49.92 0.2437878779 LBF
producibility 0.0028831251 0.1439127483 LBF
0.0011770309 Convert to Eng Unit (Use Values Above) YES
5 Force Value corresponding to R & R Output 50.00
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PROFICIENC
Date 9/25/2020 ILC Sheet for figuring En Ratios Use this
Morehouse
Reference Test Lab Reference Test Lab
Lab or Machine M-4644 M-8407 M-4644 M-8407
Reduced Data
Force Applied REF REF % LAB LAB % REF LAB
LBF VALUE UNC PER POINT VALUE UNC PER POINT VALUE VALUE
Test Point # Beg 0 0.00000 0.00000 Beg - Beg 0 0.00000 0.00000
1 500 -0.20547 0.0008% -0.20546 0.0008% -0.20546 -0.20546
2 2500 -1.02079 0.0008% -1.02078 0.0008% -1.02076 -1.02078
3 5000 -2.05568 0.0008% -2.05567 0.0008% -2.05564 -2.05567
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11
12
End 0 -0.00004 0 Beg - End 0 -0.00004 0.00000
End 0 0.00000 0.00000
# of test point 3
Resolution -2438.27134
Readability 0.00001
Resolution LBF 0.024382713

K=2 k=1
Lab Exp Unc 0.0016% 0.0008%
Morehouse
Ref Exp Unc 0.0016% 0.0008%
Notes: Must have at least 3 test points for this to work. Maximum number of pts is set to 12.
This sheet is to be used for direct Intra Laboratory Comparisons
It is recommended to have a force measuring instrument calibrated by Primary Standards for X ref
This sheet would be used once you have calculated your CMC's. Morehouse can calibrate an artifact sent to us, or supply (rent) an artifact fo
This would be the final test to prove you are making measurements within your claimed measurement capability. Contact us at info@mhforce.com
Note: Does the Accreditation Body (AB) require Proficiency Testing (PT)?
The En for PT sheet is designed to help meet this requirement.
We strongly recommend using an Ultra Precision Load Cell that is very stable and repeatable when used with a higher end meter. Not doing so will
artifact used for SPC testing and will strengthen the measurement assurance process.
To meet PT requirements, have this artifact calibrated by dead weight primary standards. Enter the calibration data for this artifact in the Ref Valu
calibrated by comparison with a secondary standard (reference load cell). Enter the Lab Unc (CMC) against the Ref Unc (CMC) and the sheet will
Per ISO 17025 Section 7.7 Ensuring the validity of the results
7.7.2 The laboratory shall monitor its performance by comparison with results of other laboratories, where available and appropriate. This monitorin
to, either or both of the following: a) participation in proficiency testing; NOTE ISO/IEC 17043 contains additional information on proficiency tests a
meet the requirements of ISO/IEC 17043 are considered to be competent) participation in interlaboratory comparisons other than proficiency testin
7.7.3 Data from monitoring activities shall be analyzed, used to control and, if applicable, improve the laboratory's activities. If the results of the an
defined criteria, appropriate action shall be taken
meet the requirements of ISO/IEC 17043 are considered to be competent) participation in interlaboratory comparisons other than proficiency testin
7.7.3 Data from monitoring activities shall be analyzed, used to control and, if applicable, improve the laboratory's activities. If the results of the an
defined criteria, appropriate action shall be taken
FICIENCY TEST SHEET
figuring En Ratios Use this Sheet for PT tests
Force Applied Difference Difference Lab Uncertainty Ref Uncertainty En Pass/Fail

LBF Counts LBF LBF LBF
500 0.00000 0.00813 0.01619 0.01619 0.35493 PASS
2500 0.00002 0.04064 0.04240 0.04240 0.67764 PASS
5000 0.00003 0.07315 0.08123 0.08123 0.63676 PASS
supply (rent) an artifact for you to compare the results you get against our results.
act us at info@mhforce.com
er end meter. Not doing so will have a negative impact on the CMC. This load cell can double as an
a for this artifact in the Ref Value Cells and enter the calibration data for the same artifact when
f Unc (CMC) and the sheet will calculate the En ratio and indicate a "pass" or a "fail".
and appropriate. This monitoring shall be planned and reviewed and shall include, but not be limited
formation on proficiency tests and proficiency testing providers. Proficiency testing providers that
ns other than proficiency testing.
ctivities. If the results of the analysis of data from monitoring activities are found to be outside pre-
ns other than proficiency testing.
ctivities. If the results of the analysis of data from monitoring activities are found to be outside pre-
How to Calculate Resolution of a
Step 1 Enter Force Applied 5000

Step 2 Enter Output of Instrument Corresponding to Force Applied 1.9969
Resolution 2503.88101557414
Step 3 Multiply by readability 0.00012
Step 4 Count By 1
Resolution per count 0.300465721868897
Examples
Example 1: Device Reads in mV/V & Counts by 1
Force Applied Measured Output of UUT

10,000 4.11235
Resolution = 0.024317
Example 2: Device Reads in lbf & Counts by 2

10,000 9995.9
Resolution = 0.2001
If we have multiple force points, we should then take the average resolution is shown in example 2
Example 3: Multiple Points mV/V
2,000 0.82199
4,000 1.64316
6,000 2.46741
8,000 3.28632
10,000 4.11235
Calculate Resolution of a Force-Measuring Device
Readability of UUT Count by

0.00001 1
Readability of UUT Count by

0.1 2
ple 2
Readability of UUT Count by Resolution
0.00001 1 0.0243312
0.00001 1 0.0243433
0.00001 1 0.0243170
0.00001 1 0.0243433
0.00001 1 0.0243170
Average Resolution 0.0243304

Measurement Uncertainty Budget Worksheet Expanded (68.26% k=1) 1.000 68.27%
Laboratory Morehouse Expanded (95% k=1.96) 1.960 95%
Parameter FORCE Range 10000 Sub-Range Expanded (95.45% k=2) 2.000 95.45%
Technician HZ Standards Expanded (99% k=2.58) 2.578 99%
Date 9/25/2020 Used Expanded (99.73% k=3) 3.000 99.73%
Variance (Std.
Uncertainty Contributor Magnitude Type Distribution Divisor df Std. Uncert % Contribution u^4/df
Uncert^2)
None 0
Repeatability Between Techs 0.2437878778899 A Normal (68.26%, k=1) 1.000 24 243.79E-3 59.43E-3 74.13% 147.2E-6
Reproducibility Between Techs 0.1439127482822 A Normal (68.26%, k=1) 1.000 5 143.91E-3 20.71E-3 25.83% 85.8E-6
Normal 1.000
Repeatability 5.0000E-3 A Normal 1.000 3 5.00E-3 25.00E-6 0.03% 208.3E-12 Rectangular 1.732 0.00598308 1000.00
ASTM E74 LLF 0.0000E+0 A Normal 1.000 32 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00% 0.0E+0 Resolution 3.464 0.005 3.00
Resolution of UUT 0.0000E+0 B Resolution 3.464 200 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00% 0.0E+0 Triangular 2.449
Environmental Conditions 150.0000E-6 B Rectangular 1.732 200 86.60E-6 7.50E-9 0.00% 281.3E-21
Stability of Ref Standard 0.0000E+0 B Rectangular 1.732 200 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00% 0.0E+0
Ref Standard Resolution 0.0000E+0 B Resolution 3.464 200 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00% 0.0E+0
Linearity,SEB) 0.0000E+0 B Rectangular 1.732 200 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00% 0.0E+0
Miscellaneous Error #N/A
Morehouse CMC (Ref Lab) 160.0000E-6 B Expanded (95.45% k=2) 1.000 200 160.00E-6 25.60E-9 0.00% 3.3E-18
Combined Uncertainty (u c)= 283.14E-3 80.17E-3 100.00% 233.0E-6
Effective Degrees of Freedom 27
Coverage Factor (k), Confidence Interval = 95.45% 2.10
Expanded Uncertainty (U) K = 0.59 5.93730%
Slope Regression Worksheet
Applied Run 1 Run 2 Run 3 Run 4 Average Std. Dev. Ref CMC LBF
1 10.00 10.01 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.0025 0.0050 0.0016% 0.00016
Measurement Uncertainty Budget Worksheet 68.27%
Laboratory Morehouse 95%
Parameter FORCE Range 10000 Sub-Range 95.45%
Technician HZ Standards 99%
Date 9/25/2020 Used 99.73%
Variance (Std. %
Uncertainty Contributor Magnitude Type Distribution Divisor df Std. Uncert u^4/df
Uncert^2) Contribution
Repeatability 5.0000E-3 A Normal 1.000 3 5.00E-3 25.00E-6 0.03% 208.3E-12 0.00598308 1000.00
ASTM E74 LLF 0.0000E+0 A Normal 1.000 32 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00% 0.0E+0 0.005 3.00
Resolution of UUT 0.0000E+0 B Resolution 3.464 200 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00% 0.0E+0
Miscellaneous Error
Morehouse CMC (Ref Lab) 320.0000E-6 B Expanded (95.45% k=2) 1.000 320.00E-6 102.40E-9 0.00%
1 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.00 20.01 20.0025 0.0050 0.0016% 0.00032
Date 9/25/2020 Used 99.73%
Variance (Std. %
Miscellaneous Error
1 30.00 30.00 30.01 29.99 30.00 30 0.0082 0.0016% 0.00048
Date 9/25/2020 Used 99.73%
Variance (Std. %
Miscellaneous Error
1 40.00 40.00 40.00 40.01 40.00 40.0025 0.0050 0.0016% 0.00064
Date 9/25/2020 Used 99.73%
Variance (Std. %
Miscellaneous Error
1 50.00 50.00 50.01 50.00 50.00 50.0025 0.0050 0.0016% 0.0008
Date 9/25/2020 Used 99.73%
Variance (Std. %
Repeatability #DIV/0! A Normal 1.000 -1 Err:502 1000.00

ASTM E74 LLF 0.0000E+0 A Normal 1.000 32 0.00E+0 0.00E+0 0.00% 0.0E+0 #DIV/0! -1.00
Environmental Conditions B Rectangular 1.732 200
Stability of Ref Standard B Rectangular 1.732 200
Miscellaneous Error
Morehouse CMC (Ref Lab) #VALUE! B Expanded (95.45% k=2) 1.000
Expanded Uncertainty (U) K = 0.59 #DIV/0!
1 0.0016% #VALUE!
Date 9/25/2020 Used 99.73%
Variance (Std. %

Miscellaneous Error
Combined Uncertainty (u c)= 283.10E-3 80.14E-3 100.00% 233.0E-6
1 0.0016% #VALUE!
Date 9/25/2020 Used 99.73%
Variance (Std. %

Miscellaneous Error
1 0.0016% #VALUE!
Date 9/25/2020 Used 99.73%
Variance (Std. %

Miscellaneous Error
1 0.0016% #VALUE!
Date 9/25/2020 Used 99.73%
Variance (Std. %

Miscellaneous Error
1 0.0016% #VALUE!
Date 9/25/2020 Used 99.73%
Variance (Std. %

Miscellaneous Error
1 0.0016% #VALUE!
Date 9/25/2020 Used 99.73%
Variance (Std. %

Miscellaneous Error
1 0.0016% #VALUE!

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This spreadsheet is provided by Morehouse Instrument Company.

It is to be used as a guide to help calculate CMC for Force o

Uncertainty Worksheet - Section 1: Data

B10 & C10 Resolution UUT

B13 & C13 ASTM E74 LLF

Max Temperature Variation per degree C of

B20 Morehouse CMC (Ref Lab)

B22 Non ASTM or ISO 376 (Tolerance, Non-Linearity, SEB)

B23 Miscellaneous Error

B25 Conv Repeatability Data To Eng. Units Drop Down

N22, O22, P22 ISO 376 Uncertainty Coefficients

C29-40, D29-40, E29-40, F29-40 Repeatability of UUT (Run1-Run4)

S29-40 % or Eng. Drop Down

Uncertainty Worksheet - Section2: Data A

R & R Between Techs Worksheet

D7 and D8 Repeatability and Reproducibility Between Techs

E25-J44 R & R Study between multiple techs or machines

F21 Select the Confidence Internal

J50 Convert to Eng Units

There are two sheets for additional calculations:

Uncertainty Worksheet - Section 1: Data Entry

Uncertainty Worksheet - Section2: Data Analysis

R & R Between Techs Worksheet

enry Zumbrun of Morehouse Instrument Company.

VIM definition of Reproducibility

Uncertainty Contributor Magnitude Type Distribution

Repeatability Between Techs 243.7879E-3 A Normal (68.26%, k=1)

1.000 24 243.79E-3 59.43E-3 74.13% 147.2E-6

Resolution LBF 0.024382713

This sheet is to be used for direct Intra Laboratory Comparisons

The En for PT sheet is designed to help meet this requirement.

Force Applied Difference Difference Lab Uncertainty Ref Uncertainty En Pass/Fail

Step 1 Enter Force Applied 5000

Example 1: Device Reads in mV/V & Counts by 1

Force Applied Measured Output of UUT

Example 2: Device Reads in lbf & Counts by 2

Force Applied Measured Output of UUT

Readability of UUT Count by

Readability of UUT Count by

Average Resolution 0.0243304

Repeatability #DIV/0! A Normal 1.000 -1 Err:502 1000.00

Repeatability #DIV/0! A Normal 1.000 -1 Err:502 1000.00

Repeatability #DIV/0! A Normal 1.000 -1 Err:502 1000.00

Repeatability #DIV/0! A Normal 1.000 -1 Err:502 1000.00

Repeatability #DIV/0! A Normal 1.000 -1 Err:502 1000.00

Repeatability #DIV/0! A Normal 1.000 -1 Err:502 1000.00

Repeatability #DIV/0! A Normal 1.000 -1 Err:502 1000.00

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