[different name: calibration] a
set of activities due to which the indications of weighing instrument are corrected
and referred to value of known standard mass. A weighing instrument can be equipped
with automatic or semi-automatic adjusting device. This device should be installed
inside the casing of the weighing instrument. Access to this device from outside
the casing should be practically impossible.
[different
name: automatic calibration] a
set of automatic activities (operator is not involved in this process) determining
the relation between the value indicated on the weighing instrument and standard
mass (calibration mass), which is the load on the weighing instrument and correction
activities which occur when necessary. Automatic adjustment can be activated if
temperature change occurs and/or time elapse.