U.S.

Department of Commerce
National Institute of Standards and Technology
Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2350
Certificate Number: 00-042
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National Type Evaluation Program

Certificate of Conformance
for Weighing and Measuring Devices

For: Submitted by:

Load Cell Mettler-Toledo, Inc.

Shear Beam P.O. Box 1705
Models: CD20035, CD20045 and A133290 Columbus, OH 43216
nmax: Class III Multiple Cell: 5000 Tel: (614) 438-4393
nmax: Class III L Multiple Cell: 10 000 Fax: (614) 438-4355
Capacity: 35 000 lb and 45 000 lb Contact: Darrell Flocken

Accuracy Class: III/III L

Standard Features and Options

Model Nominal Capacity (lb) Material Bridge Resistance

CD20035 35 000 Tooled steel 350 ohm bridge
CD20045 * 45 000 Tooled steel 350 ohm bridge
A133290 45 000 Tooled steel 2000 ohm bridge
* Load cell submitted for evaluation

Cable: Six conductor

Wire Design: 4 wire
Material: Tooled steel
Excitation Voltage: 5 to 15 volts (AC/DC)
Nominal Output: 2 mV/V
vmin: 3.1 lb
Minimum Dead Load: 100 lb

Temperature Range: -10 EC to 40 EC (14 EF to 104 EF)

This device was evaluated under the National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) and was found to comply with the applicable technical requirements of Handbook
44, “Specifications, Tolerances, and Other Technical Requirements for Weighing and Measuring Devices.” Evaluation results and device characteristics necessary
for inspection and use in commerce are on the following pages.

Effective Date: March 15, 2000 _______________________________

Henry V. Oppermann
Chief, Office of Weights and Measures
Issue Date: May 26, 2000

Note: The National Institute of Standards and Technology does not “approve,” “recommend,” or “endorse” any proprietary product or material, either as a single item
or as a class or group. Results shall not be used in advertising or sales promotion to indicate explicit or implicit endorsement of the product by the Institute. (See NTEP
Policy and Procedures.)
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Mettler-Toledo, Inc.
Shear Beam Load Cell
Models: CD20035, CD20045 and A133290

Application: The load cells may be used in Class III and III L scales for multiple cell applications consistent with the
model designations, number of scale divisions, and parameters specified in this Certificate. Load cells of a
given accuracy class may be used in applications with lower accuracy class requirements provided the number
of scale divisions, the vmin values, and temperature range are suitable for the application. The manufacturer
may market the load cell with fewer divisions (nmax) and with larger vmin values than those listed on the
Certificate. However, the load cells must be marked with the appropriate nmax and vmin for which the load cell
may be used.

Identification: A pressure sensitive identification badge containing the manufacturer, model designation, and serial
number is located on the load cell. All other required information, if not marked on the load cell, must be
on an accompanying document including the serial number of the load cell.

Test Conditions: Two 45 000-lb load cells with 350-ohm gages were tested using dead weights. The data were
analyzed for multiple load cell applications. The cells were tested over a temperature range of -10 EC to
40 EC. Three tests were run on each cell at each temperature. The temperature effect on zero was measured
and a time dependence (creep) test was performed. The barometric pressure test was waived due to the
insensitivity of the load cell design to changes in barometric pressure.

The results of the evaluation indicate the load cells comply with applicable requirements of NIST
Handbook 44.

Type Evaluation Criteria Used: NIST Handbook 44, 2000 Edition

Tested By: NIST Force Group

Information Reviewed By: L. Sebring (NIST) and G. Newrock (NIST)