RISE is calibrating all types of sound calibrators

The national laboratories are responsible for maintaining the national reference standards for each measurement quantity and spreading metrological competence and traceability to industry and society at large. The national reference standards are the highest level of traceability in Sweden.

A calibration performed at a national laboratory fulfils all typical traceability and accreditation requirements that commonly exist in industry and society at large. 

The characteristics of sound calibrators are specified in the international standard IEC 60942. Requirements and tolerances for sound pressure level, frequency, distortion and stability are among other things stated in this standard. The standard gives three classes of accuracy, LS, 1 and 2. Class LS is intended only for laboratory use while class 1 and 2 are intended for field use. These classes match the corresponding class for sound level meters.

RISE calibrates all types of sound calibrators. Parameters which are calibrated are sound pressure level, frequency and distortion. If the instrument is equipped with an accessory barometer, we check this as well at current air pressure

The recommended calibration interval is 1 year for sound calibrators.

The calibration results are reported in a digital calibration certificate in Swedish or English which states that the calibration was performed at a national laboratory.

If the sound calibrator is configured for an other microphone size than ½", please enclose the ½" adapter if available.

IEC 60942

The National Laboratory for time and frequency offers calibration of any type of stopwatches.

The National Laboratories have the task to maintain the national references standards for each measurement quantity and to spread metrological competens and traceability to industry and society at large. The national reference standards are the highest level of traceability in Sweden.

A calibration performed at a National Laboratory fullfils all typical traceability and accreditation requirements that commonly exist in industry and society at large.

The calibration is performed according to international standards and recommendations.

The calibration results are reported in a digital calibration certificate in Swedish or English which states that the calibration was performed at a National Laboratory.

Tracible calibration of electrical field probes/field indicators/ field strength meters in the frequency range 10 kHz-18 GHz

To provide tracible calibration of electrical field probes/field indicators/field strength meters in the frequency range 10 kHz-18 GHz.

The calibration will provide a correction factor which can be used to improve the accuracy in the calibrated equipment.

The calibration of electrical field probes/field indicators/field strength meters takes place on one or both of our measurement ranges. For equipment used in the frequency range 10 kHz-50 MHz the calibration is conducted in our TEM cell. If the equipment is to be calibrated in the frequency range 50 MHz-18 GHz this takes place in our fully anechoic chamber "Hertz". The calibration is done according to internal methods, which are based on IEEE 1309-2013. All the calibrations are conducted by placing the equipment in a calculable electrical field and then recording the response of the equipment. The quota between the by the equipment displayed level and the applied field gives a correction factor that is unique for the specific equipment.

Calibration certificate containing the correction factors for the requested frequencies. The certificate is tracible to a NMI. 

Testing the archival permanence and durability of recording (writing, printing and copying) on paper according to ISO 11798 is one of our specialties. All types of recording are covered, such as writing from pens and stamps, copying from copying machines and printing from printers (laser printers, inkjet printers, and multifunction devices).

The need for ISO 11798 arises from the strong Swedish Archives Act and the necessity for information preservation for the future. The Swedish National Archives’ technical regulations (RA-FS 2006:4) align with the Archive Law and require archival permanence for documents to be preserved in archives. Accordingly, ISO 11798 has been implemented as specification requirements in these regulations.

RISE (formerly SP) has been testing the permanence and durability of paper since the early 1900s and subsequently also the writing on paper, focusing on properties crucial for the durability of writing. As new writing and printing methods have been introduced to the market, testing methods have been adapted to evaluate new properties.

Documents with writing, printing or copying that meet the standard’s requirements are permanent, provided they are stored in an archival environment and produced in combination with permanent paper (in accordance with ISO 9706 or ISO 11108) as substrate.

Purpose

The purpose of the standard is to ensure that archival documents are readable and durable both now and in the future. The documents should withstand long-term storage, be able to be copied, scanned, and handled without being destroyed, and endure some exposure to light, water, and heat. Additionally, the writing and printing (and the process of printing for laser printers) must not negatively affect the paper’s strength.

Products tested according to ISO 11798 and meeting the requirements can be certified by RISE.

The permanence and durability of recording on paper produced with writing materials—such as ink from pens and stamp pads—or paper documents produced using equipment like copiers, laser printers, and other types of printers is examined according to ISO 11798. ISO 11798 contains both the testing procedure and requirements that needs to be fulfilled.

The recording is evaluated using various methods, including tensile testing, folding endurance, optical density, color change (for color printers), and abrasion.

The standard specifies requirements in the form of:

• Appearance of the recording
• Lightfastness
• Water resistance
• Transfer of writing to adjacent documents when stacked
• Abrasion resistance
• Heat resistance
• Effect of writing on the mechanical strength of the paper
• Effect of the printing process on the mechanical strength of the paper (for laser printers)

The standard also specifies the paper to be used for producing recording (ISO 9706 and ISO 11108).

Accreditation 

The testing activities for recording on paper maintain high quality through accreditation according to SS-EN ISO/IEC 17025:2018.

A test report from an accredited laboratory and statement on whether the test results meet the requirements of ISO 11798 or not.

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The customer prepares the test items unless otherwise agreed

ISO 11798, Information and documentation - Permanence and durability of writing, printing and copying on paper - Requirements and test methods

RA-FS 2006:4, Riksarkivets föreskrifter och allmänna råd om tekniska krav och certifiering

SPCR004, Certification rules for archival materials

ISO 1924-2, Paper and board - Determination of tensile properties - Part 2: Constant rate of elongation method (20 mm/min)

ISO 5626, Papper - Determination of folding endurance

ISO 9706, Information and documentation - Paper for documents - Requirements for permanence

ISO 11108, Information and documentation - Archival paper - Requirements for permanence and durability

Archive boxes (made of cardboard) and file covers (made of paper) are used for archiving and storing documents. These storage materials are included in the National Archives’ regulations on technical requirements and can be tested according to ISO 16245. The requirements cover strength properties, functionality, and material selection.

Archive boxes and file covers can be tested according to ISO 16245. The requirements cover strength properties, functionality, and material selection. It is important that archive boxes and file covers are tested according to this standard to ensure the preservation of documents printed on permanent paper and with permanent writing or printing. However, the storage materials cannot compensate for poor storage conditions.

There is also a desire to be able to label archive boxes and other storage materials with self-adhesive labels that do not fall off over time or become illegible. RISE also performs this testing according to RA-FS 2006:4, appendix 3, for self-adhesive labels. Adhesion is a central part of this testing, and two different types of archive boxes (or other types of storage media) are used in the testing

Boxes, file covers and other enclosures are tested and evaluated in our laboratory according to ISO 16245. 

A test report and a statement on whether the results meet the requirements of ISO 16245 or not.

Please contact us for price information

The customer prepares the test items unless otherwise agreed

ISO 16245 ”Information and documentation - Boxes, file covers and other enclosures, made from cellulosic materials, for storage of paper and parchment documents”

RA-FS 2006:4, Riksarkivets föreskrifter och allmänna råd om tekniska krav och certifiering

Documents for archival preservation must meet the requirements in National Archives' regulations RA-FS 2006:4. This is achieved by using certified products according to RISE certification rules SPCR 004. Upon successful testing (e.g., ISO 11798, ISO 11108, ISO 9706), suppliers apply for certification at RISE, which issue those certificates.

RISE is an accredited certification body. The simplest way for an authority to verify that the correct materials are used to achieve archival permanence is to choose certified products according to RISE certification rules SPCR 004. It is also the easiest way for a supplier to prove to the authority that the product meets the National Archives' requirements.

RISE conducts both testing and certification, including compliance with the National Archives' regulations (RA-FS 2006:4) for permanent papers and writing and printing equipment. Certified products may be marked with RISE certification symbol and "Svenskt Arkiv".

The certification rules are specified in "SPCR 004". 

The following procedure is applied:

• Testing shall be performed in accordance with the relevant standard by RISE who is accredited according to ISO 17025.
• The manufacturer/supplier must have a system for quality control of the product.
• A manufacturer's declaration on conformity of materials sold on the Swedish market with the material tested above must be given by the manufacturer. Changes must be notified to the certifying body.
• RISE must perform a follow up testing each year.

Archival paper is evaluated according to ISO 11108 and permanent paper according to ISO 9706. Recording (writing, printing and copying) on paper is evaluated according to ISO 11798. The Swedish National Archives Regulations RA-FS 2006:4 refer to these.

The client obtains an international certificate, certified by RISE, for archival materials which shall be stored and preserved. Products certified for use in the preparation of documents to be kept for long periods of time are listed, follow the link in the right margin.

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The customer prepares the test items unless otherwise agreed.

ISO 17025 ”General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories”

ISO 17065 ”Conformity assessment - Requirements for bodies certifying products, processes and services"

RA-FS 2006:4 ”Riksarkivets föreskrifter och allmänna råd om tekniska krav och certifiering”

SPCR 004 2015 ”Certification rules for archival materials"

Certified products: ”Products”

RISE is accredited for testing according to MIL-STD 461 F and G. Anything from small handheld Equipment up to complete 70 ton tanks can be tested within our complex with a total of 7 different EMC Chambers.

RISE has the capability to test defense Electronics according to many applicable standards.

EMC - testing, - verification, - analyze, - and consulting.

MIL-STD 461 - C,D,E,F,G, MIL-STD 1275-X, NATO AECTP-500 EDE V1 E, DO-160 G

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MIL-STD 461 - C,D,E,F,G, MIL-STD 1275-X, NATO AECTP-500 EDE V1 E, DO-160 G

It is important that payments are registered correctly, reliably and with confidentiality. Payment systems in society continue to evolve. Today we see electronic receipts, payments over the Internet and payments via mobile phone. RISE works with security and reliability in payment systems. Testing is offered for control units and cash registers

RISE offers the following services for payment systems:
• Certification of control units in accordance with the Swedish Tax Agency's regulations
• Evaluation of cash registers in accordance with the Swedish Tax Agency's regulations
• Risk Analysis

Companies that sell goods or services for cash payment must, according to the Swedish Tax Agency, have a certified cash register. The purpose is to protect serious entrepreneurs in the cash trade against unfair competition. The cash register must be connected to a certified control unit that reads the transactions in the cash register and creates a control code. RISE can help companies that produce control units with the certificates needed to be able to sell in Sweden. Swedac has accredited RISE as a certification body for cash register control units.

Companies that market cash registers in Sweden must certify that they meet the Swedish Tax Agency's requirements. RISE can evaluate whether a cash register complies with the Swedish Tax Agency's regulations.

All payment systems must be dependable. A risk analysis together with RISE can be used to choose between payment solutions.

An evaluation of a control unit encompasses both the proper functioning of the control unit as well as information security during development and production. The requirements of the Swedish Tax Agency's regulations (SKVFS 2009:12, SKVFS 2012:5 and SKVFS 2016:1) are evaluated through design review, functional testing, analysis and fault injection. The certification includes tests of functionality, safety, performance, reliability and user environment as well as requirements for manufacturing. In addition, RISE carries out an evaluation (reference testing) at least once a year of control units from the manufacturer's manufacturing environment. We also audit the manufacturer's production environment at least once a year.

The evaluation of a cash register entails functional tests to ascertain that the functions meet the requirements of the Swedish Tax Agency's statute SKVFS 2014:9. The tests do not normally include the task of searching for unauthorized functions, but the purpose is to confirm that existing functions are correctly implemented.

The result of the RISE evaluation is reported in a written report, as well as in a certificate if the requirements of the Swedish Tax Agency's regulations for control units are fulfilled.

Delivery time depends on whether the equipment is ready at the start of the evaluation, or ifthe evaluation takes place in parallel with parts of the development work.

The manufacturer of a control unit shall document the development method in accordance with SKVFS 2016:1, Chapter 13. In addition, documentation on the functions and design of the control unit is required.

The manufacturer of a cash register shall document all functions contained in the cash register.

The Swedish Tax Agency's regulations (SKVFS 2009:12, SKVFS 2012:5, SKVFS 2016:1) on control unit for cash register. The Swedish Tax Agency's regulations (SKVFS 2014: 9) on requirements for cash registers. (See https://www.skatteverket.se )