reference: R076-1:2006 T.3.5

ID: 00956

identifiable group of weighing instruments or modules belonging to the same manufactured type that have the same design features and metrological principles for measurement (for example the same type of indicator, the same type of design of load cell and load transmitting device) but which may differ in some metrological and technical performance characteristics (e.g. Max, Min, e, d, accuracy class, etc.). The concept of a “family” primarily aims to reduce the testing required at type examination. It does not preclude the possibility of listing more than one family in one Certificate [adapted from OIML B 3: 2003, 2.3]