2.7.3.7 Temperature conditions

It is important to allow sufficient time for temperature stabilisation of the load cell to be achieved. Particular attention shall be paid to this requirement for large load cells. The loading system shall be of a design which will not introduce significant thermal gradients within the load cell. The load cell and its connecting means (cables, tubes, etc.) which are integral or contiguous shall be at the same test temperature. The indicating instrument shall be maintained at room temperature. The temperature effect on auxiliary connecting means shall be considered in determining the results.