MS 190-1:2015 Material measures of length for general use – Part 1: Metrological and technical requirements

Scope:

This recommendation applies to material measures of length for general use, hereinafter called “measure”.
-This recommendation specifies the technical, metrological and administrative conditions which are mandatory for these measures.
-This recommendation includes the requirements for digital readouts on the cases of tapes whether electronic or mechanical.
-This recommendation does not apply to high-precision measures used by industry in the field of mechanics or in geodesy.
-This recommendation does not address safety aspects , for example the use of material measures with electronic devices in hazardous areas. Guidelines for this aspects should be followed in accordance with the applicable international, regional or national regulations, which are often detailed in standards.