Prediction of Life Cycle of Non-Automatic Weighing Instrument in Legal Metrology

Abstract

In this paper, the possibilities and important factors that can influence the prediction of the life time (life cycle) of a measuring instrument used in the field of legal metrology, which is found in everyday work and in different working conditions, are considered. Based on the measurement history and a large number of measurement results data, significant factors (history of measurements, different provider of services, measurement uncertainty and environmental conditions) that can influence the judgment of the life cycle of the measuring instrument were analysed. The presented results indicate the further research for development of a more efficient, faster and better system meant for consumer protection from inaccurate measurements.