Directive 2004/22/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 March 2004 on measuring instruments (Text with EEA relevance)
Modified by
- Council Directive 2006/96/ECof 20 November 2006adapting certain Directives in the field of free movement of goods, by reason of the accession of Bulgaria and Romania, 306L0096, December 20, 2006
- Regulation (EC) No 1137/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Councilof 22 October 2008adapting a number of instruments subject to the procedure laid down in Article 251 of the Treaty to Council Decision 1999/468/EC, with regard to the regulatory procedure with scrutinyAdaptation to the regulatory procedure with scrutiny — Part One, 308R1137, November 21, 2008
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(a) "measuring instrument" means any device or system with a measurement function that is covered by Articles 1 and 3; (b) "sub-assembly" means a hardware device, mentioned as such in the specific annexes, that functions independently and makes up a measuring instrument together -
with other sub-assemblies with which it is compatible, or with a measuring instrument with which it is compatible;
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(c) "legal metrological control" means the control of the measurement tasks intended for the field of application of a measuring instrument, for reasons of public interest, public health, public safety, public order, protection of the environment, levying of taxes and duties, protection of the consumers and fair trading; (d) "manufacturer" means a natural or legal person responsible for the conformity of the measuring instrument with this Directive with a view to either placing it on the market under his own name and/or putting it into use for his own purposes; (e) "placing on the market" means making available for the first time in the Community an instrument intended for an end user, whether for reward or free of charge; (f) "putting into use" means the first use of an instrument intended for the end user for the purposes for which it was intended; (g) "authorised representative" means a natural or legal person who is established within the Community and authorised by a manufacturer, in writing, to act on his behalf for specified tasks within the meaning of this Directive; (h) "harmonised standard" means a technical specification adopted by CEN, CENELEC or ETSI or jointly by two or all of these organisations, at the request of the Commission pursuant to Directive 98/34/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 June 1998 laying down a procedure for the provision of information in the field of technical standards and regulations and of rules on Information Society services OJ L 204, 21.7.1998, p. 37 . Directive as amended by Directive 98/48/EC (OJ L 217, 5.8.1998, p. 18 ).(i) "normative document" means a document containing technical specifications adopted by the Organisation Internationale de Métrologie Légale (OIML), subject to the procedure stipulated in Article 16(1).
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(a) the instrument-specific annexes under the heading "Putting into use" may indicate the accuracy classes to be used for specific applications. (b) in all other cases a Member State may determine the accuracy classes to be used for specific applications within the classes defined, subject to allowing the use of all accuracy classes on its territory.
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the definition of the metrological characteristics, the reproducibility of the metrological performances of produced instruments when properly adjusted using appropriate intended means, and the integrity of the instrument.
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(a) a general description of the instrument; (b) conceptual design and manufacturing drawings and plans of components, sub-assemblies, circuits, etc; (c) manufacturing procedures to ensure consistent production; (d) if applicable, a description of the electronic devices with drawings, diagrams, flow diagrams of the logic and general software information explaining their characteristics and operation; (e) descriptions and explanations necessary for the understanding of paragraphs (b), (c) and (d), including the operation of the instrument; (f) a list of the standards and/or normative documents referred to in Article 13, applied in full or in part; (g) descriptions of the solutions adopted to meet the essential requirements where the standards and/or normative documents referred to in Article 13 have not been applied; (h) results of design calculations, examinations, etc; (i) the appropriate test results, where necessary, to demonstrate that the type and/or instruments comply with: -
the requirements of this Directive under declared rated operating conditions and under specified environmental disturbances, the durability specifications for gas-, water-, heat-meters as well as for liquids other than water.
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(j) the EC-type examination certificates or EC design examination certificates in respect of instruments containing parts identical to those in the design.
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ensure that the body continues to meet the criteria set out in Article 12, withdraw such notification if it finds that the body no longer meets those criteria.
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1. The body, its director and staff involved in conformity assessment tasks shall not be the designer, manufacturer, supplier, installer or user of the measuring instruments that they inspect, nor the authorised representative of any of them. In addition, they may not be directly involved in the design, manufacture, marketing or maintenance of the instruments, nor represent the parties engaged in these activities. The preceding criterion does not, however, preclude in any way the possibility of exchanges of technical information between the manufacturer and the body for the purposes of conformity assessment. 2. The body, its director and staff involved in conformity assessment tasks shall be free from all pressures and inducements, in particular financial inducements, that might influence their judgement or the results of their conformity assessment, especially from persons or groups of persons with an interest in the results of the assessments. 3. The conformity assessment shall be carried out with the highest degree of professional integrity and requisite competence in the field of metrology. Should the body subcontract specific tasks, it shall first ensure that the subcontractor meets the requirements of this Directive, and in particular of this Article. The body shall keep the relevant documents assessing the subcontractor's qualifications and the work carried out by him under this Directive at the disposal of the notifying authority. 4. The body shall be capable of carrying out all the conformity assessment tasks for which it has been designated, whether those tasks are carried out by the body itself or on its behalf and under its responsibility. It shall have at its disposal the necessary staff and shall have access to the necessary facilities for carrying out in a proper manner the technical and administrative tasks entailed in conformity assessment. 5. The body's staff shall have: -
sound technical and vocational training, covering all conformity assessment tasks for which the body was designated; satisfactory knowledge of the rules governing the tasks which it carries out, and adequate experience of such tasks; the requisite ability to draw up the certificates, records and reports demonstrating that the tasks have been carried out.
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6. The impartiality of the body, its director and staff shall be guaranteed. The remuneration of the body shall not depend on the results of the tasks it carries out. The remuneration of the body's director and staff shall not depend on the number of tasks carried out or on the results of such tasks. 7. The body shall take out civil liability insurance if its civil liability is not covered by the Member State concerned under national law. 8. The body's director and staff shall be bound to observe professional secrecy with regard to all information obtained in the performance of their duties pursuant to this Directive, except vis-à-vis the authority of the Member State which has designated it.
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(a) identify normative documents drawn up by OIML and, in a list, indicate the parts thereof compliance with which gives rise to a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements of this Directive; (b) publish the references of the normative documents and the list referred to in point (a) in the Official Journal of the European Union , C series.
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(a) maximum permissible errors (MPEs) and accuracy classes; (b) rated operating conditions; (c) critical change values; (d) disturbances.
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information concerning the extent to which instruments they examine comply with the provisions of this Directive, and the results of such examinations; EC-type examination and design examination certificates and their annexes issued by notified bodies as well as additions, amendments and withdrawals relating to certificates already issued; quality system approvals issued by notified bodies, as well as information on quality systems refused or withdrawn; evaluation reports established by notified bodies, when demanded by other authorities.
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(a) Should the Commission find that the measures taken by the Member State concerned are justified, it shall immediately inform that Member State thereof, as well as the other Member States. The competent Member State shall take appropriate action against any person who affixed the markings and shall inform the Commission and the other Member States thereof. If the non-compliance is attributed to shortcomings in the standards or normative documents, the Commission shall, after consulting the parties concerned, bring the matter as soon as possible before the appropriate Committee referred to in Articles 14 or 15. (b) Should the Commission find that the measures taken by the Member State concerned are not justified, it shall immediately inform that Member State thereof, as well as the manufacturer concerned or his authorised representative.
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to make the instrument conform as regards those provisions concerning the "CE" marking and supplementary metrology marking not covered by Article 19(1) and to end the infringement under the conditions imposed by the Member State.
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Council Directive 71/318/EEC of 26 July 1971 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to gas meters OJ L 202, 6.9.1971, p. 21 . Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 82/623/EEC (OJ L 252, 27.8.1982, p. 5 ). Directive 71/319/EEC of 26 July 1971 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to meters for liquids other than water OJ L 202, 6.9.1971, p. 32 .Directive 71/348/EEC of 12 October 1971 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to ancillary equipment for meters for liquids other than water OJ L 239, 25.10.1971, p. 9 . Directive as last amended by the 1994 Act of Accession.Directive 73/362/EEC of 19 November 1973 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to material measures of length OJ L 335, 5.12.1973, p. 56 . Directive as last amended by Commission Directive 85/146/EEC (OJ L 54, 23.2.1985, p. 29 ).Directive 75/33/EEC of 17 December 1974 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to cold water meters, as concerns the meters defined in Annex MI-001 of this Directive OJ L 14, 20.1.1975, p. 1 .Directive 75/410/EEC of 24 June 1975 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to continuous totalising weighing machines OJ L 183, 14.7.1975, p. 25 .Directive 76/891/EEC of 4 November 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electrical energy meters OJ L 336, 4.12.1976, p. 30 .Directive 77/95/EEC of 21 December 1976 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to taximeters OJ L 26, 31.1.1977, p. 59 .Directive 77/313/EEC of 5 April 1977 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to measuring systems for liquids other than water OJ L 105, 28.4.1977, p. 18 . Directive as amended by Commission Directive 82/625/EEC (OJ L 252, 27.8.1982, p. 10 ).Directive 78/1031/EEC of 5 December 1978 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to automatic checkweighing and weight grading machines OJ L 364, 27.12.1978, p. 1 .Directive 79/830/EEC of 11 September 1979 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to hot-water meters OJ L 259, 15.10.1979, p. 1 .
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1 стотинка (1 stotinka) 1 new leu.
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the measurement result serves as the basis for the price to pay and; at least one of the parties involved in the transaction related to measurement is a consumer or any other party requiring a similar level of protection and; all the parties in the transaction accept the measurement result at that time and place.
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| Upper temperature limit | 30 °C | 40 °C | 55 °C | 70 °C |
| Lower temperature limit | 5 °C | – 10 °C | – 25 °C | – 40 °C |
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(a) Mechanical environments are classified into classes M1 to M3 as described below. M1 This class applies to instruments used in locations with vibration and shocks of low significance, e.g. for instruments fastened to light supporting structures subject to negligible vibrations and shocks transmitted from local blasting or pile-driving activities, slamming doors, etc. M2 This class applies to instruments used in locations with significant or high levels of vibration and shock, e.g. transmitted from machines and passing vehicles in the vicinity or adjacent to heavy machines, conveyor belts, etc. M3 This class applies to instruments used in locations where the level of vibration and shock is high and very high, e.g. for instruments mounted directly on machines, conveyor belts, etc. (b) The following influence quantities shall be considered in relation with mechanical environments: -
Vibration; Mechanical shock.
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(a) Electromagnetic environments are classified into classes E1, E2 or E3 as described below, unless otherwise laid down in the appropriate instrument-specific annexes. E1 This class applies to instruments used in locations with electromagnetic disturbances corresponding to those likely to be found in residential, commercial and light industrial buildings. E2 This class applies to instruments used in locations with electromagnetic disturbances corresponding to those likely to be found in other industrial buildings. E3 This class applies to instruments supplied by the battery of a vehicle. Such instruments shall comply with the requirements of E2 and the following additional requirements: -
voltage reductions caused by energising the starter-motor circuits of internal combustion engines, load dump transients occurring in the event of a discharged battery being disconnected while the engine is running.
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(b) The following influence quantities shall be considered in relation with electromagnetic environments: -
Voltage interruptions, Short voltage reductions, Voltage transients on supply lines and/or signal lines, Electrostatic discharges, Radio frequency electromagnetic fields, Conducted radio frequency electromagnetic fields on supply lines and/or signal lines, Surges on supply lines and/or signal lines.
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Voltage variation, Mains frequency variation, Power frequency magnetic fields, Any other quantity likely to influence in a significant way the accuracy of the instrument.
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According to the climatic operating environment in which the instrument is intended to be used either the damp heat-steady state (non-condensing) or damp heat cyclic (condensing) test may be appropriate. The damp heat cyclic test is appropriate where condensation is important or when penetration of vapour will be accelerated by the effect of breathing. In conditions where non-condensing humidity is a factor the damp-heat steady state is appropriate.
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manufacturer's mark or name; information in respect of its accuracy,
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information in respect of the conditions of use; measuring capacity; measuring range; identity marking; number of the EC-type examination certificate or the EC design examination certificate; information whether or not additional devices providing metrological results comply with the provisions of this Directive on legal metrological control.
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rated operating conditions; mechanical and electromagnetic environment classes; the upper and lower temperature limit, whether condensation is possible or not, open or closed location; instructions for installation, maintenance, repairs, permissible adjustments; instructions for correct operation and any special conditions of use; conditions for compatibility with interfaces, sub-assemblies or measuring instruments.
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the measurement is non-repeatable and; the measuring instrument is normally intended for use in the absence of one of the trading parties.
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(a) examination of a specimen, representative of the production envisaged, of the complete measuring instrument; (b) examination of specimens, representative of the production envisaged, of one or more critical parts of the measuring instrument, plus assessment of the adequacy of the technical design of the other parts of the measuring instrument through examination of the technical documentation and supporting evidence referred to in paragraph 3; (c) assessment of the adequacy of the technical design of the measuring instrument through examination of the technical documentation and supporting evidence referred to in paragraph 3, without examination of a specimen.
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the name and address of the manufacturer and, if the application is lodged by the authorised representative, his name and address in addition; a written declaration that the same application has not been lodged with any other notified body; the technical documentation as described in Article 10. The documentation shall enable assessment of the conformity of the instrument with the appropriate requirements of this Directive. It shall, as far as relevant for such assessment, cover the design, manufacture and operation of the instrument; the specimens, representative of the production envisaged, as required by the notified body; the supporting evidence for the adequacy of the technical design of those parts of the measuring instrument for which no specimens are required. This supporting evidence shall mention any relevant documents that have been applied, in particular where the relevant documents referred to in Article 13 have not been applied in full, and shall include, where necessary, the results of tests carried out by the appropriate laboratory of the manufacturer, or by another testing laboratory on his behalf and under his responsibility.
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For the specimens: -
4.1. examine the technical documentation, verify that the specimens have been manufactured in conformity with it and identify the elements which have been designed in accordance with the relevant provisions of the relevant documents referred to in Article 13, as well as the elements which have been designed without applying the relevant provisions of those documents; 4.2. carry out the appropriate examinations and tests, or have them carried out, to check whether, where the manufacturer has chosen to apply the solutions in the relevant documents referred to in Article 13, these have been applied correctly; 4.3. carry out the appropriate examinations and tests, or have them carried out, to check whether, where the manufacturer has chosen not to apply the solutions in the relevant documents referred to in Article 13, the solutions adopted by the manufacturer meet the corresponding essential requirements of this Directive; 4.4. agree with the applicant on the location where the examinations and tests shall be carried out.
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For the other parts of the measuring instrument: -
4.5. examine the technical documentation and supporting evidence to assess the adequacy of the technical design of the other parts of the measuring instrument.
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For the manufacturing process: -
4.6. examine the technical documentation to assure that the manufacturer has adequate means to ensure consistent production.
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the metrological characteristics of the type of instrument; measures required for ensuring the integrity of the instruments (sealing, identification of software, etc.); information on other elements necessary for the identification of the instruments and to check their visual external conformity to type; if appropriate, any specific information necessary to verify the characteristics of manufactured instruments; in the case of a sub-assembly, all necessary information to ensure the compatibility with other sub-assemblies or measuring instruments.
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EC-type examination certificates and annexes issued; additions and amendments relating to certificates already issued.
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all relevant information for the instrument category envisaged; the documentation concerning the quality system; the technical documentation of the approved type and a copy of the EC-type examination certificate.
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the quality objectives and the organisational structure, responsibilities and powers of the management with regard to product quality; the manufacturing, quality control and quality assurance techniques, processes and systematic actions that will be used; the examinations and tests that will be carried out before, during, and after manufacture, and the frequency with which they will be carried out; the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc; the means to monitor the achievement of the required product quality and the effective operation of the quality system.
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the quality system documentation; the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc.
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the documentation referred to in paragraph 3.1, second indent; the change referred to in paragraph 3.5, as approved; the decisions and reports from the notified body referred to in paragraphs 3.5, 4.3 and 4.4.
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all relevant information for the instrument category envisaged; the documentation concerning the quality system; the technical documentation referred to in paragraph 2.
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the quality objectives and the organisational structure, responsibilities and powers of the management with regard to product quality; the manufacturing, quality control and quality assurance techniques, processes and systematic actions that will be used; the examinations and tests that will be carried out before, during, and after manufacture, and the frequency with which they will be carried out; the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc.; the means to monitor the achievement of the required product quality and the effective operation of the quality system.
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the quality system documentation; the technical documentation referred to in paragraph 2; the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc.
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the documentation referred to in paragraph 5.1, second indent; the change referred to in paragraph 5.5, as approved; the decisions and reports from the notified body referred to in paragraphs 5.5, 6.3 and 6.4.
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all relevant information for the instrument category envisaged; the documentation concerning the quality system; the technical documentation of the approved type and a copy of the EC-type examination certificate.
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the quality objectives and the organisational structure, responsibilities and powers of the management with regard to product quality; the examinations and tests that will be carried out after manufacture; the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc.; the means to monitor the effective operation of the quality system.
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the quality system documentation; the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc.
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the documentation referred to in the second indent of paragraph 3.1; the change referred to in the second subparagraph of paragraph 3.5, as approved; the decisions and reports from the notified body which are referred to in paragraph 3.5, final subparagraph, paragraph 4.3 and paragraph 4.4.
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all relevant information for the instrument category envisaged; the documentation concerning the quality system; the technical documentation referred to in paragraph 2.
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the quality objectives and the organisational structure, responsibilities and powers of the management with regard to product quality; the examinations and tests that will be carried out after manufacture; the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc; the means to monitor the effective operation of the quality system.
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the quality system documentation; the technical documentation referred to in paragraph 2; the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc.
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the documentation referred to in paragraph 5.1, second indent; the change referred to in paragraph 5.5, as approved; the decisions and reports from the notified body referred to in paragraphs 5.5, 6.3 and 6.4.
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The statistical control will be based on attributes. The sampling system shall ensure: -
a level of quality corresponding to a probability of acceptance of 95 %, with a non-conformity of less than 1 %; a limit quality corresponding to a probability of acceptance of 5 %, with a non-conformity of less than 7 %.
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The statistical control will be based on attributes. The sampling system shall ensure: -
a level of quality corresponding to a probability of acceptance of 95 %, with a non-conformity of less than 1 %; a limit quality corresponding to a probability of acceptance of 5 %, with a non-conformity of less than 7 %.
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all relevant information for the instrument category envisaged; the documentation concerning the quality system.
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the quality objectives and the organisational structure, responsibilities and powers of the management with regard to design and product quality; the technical design specifications, including standards, that will be applied and, where the relevant documents referred to in Article 13 will not be applied in full, the means that will be used to ensure that the essential requirements of this Directive that apply to the instruments will be met; the design control and design verification techniques, processes and systematic actions that will be used when designing the instruments pertaining to the instrument category covered; the corresponding manufacturing, quality control and quality assurance techniques, processes and systematic actions that will be used; the examinations and tests that will be carried out before, during and after manufacture, and their frequency; the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc.; the means to monitor the achievement of the required design and product quality and the effective operation of the quality system.
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the quality system documentation; the quality records as foreseen by the design part of the quality system, such as results of analyses, calculations, tests, etc.; the quality records as foreseen by the manufacturing part of the quality system, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc.
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the documentation concerning the quality system referred to in paragraph 3.1, second indent; the change referred to in paragraph 3.5, as approved; the decisions and reports from the notified body referred to in paragraphs 3.5, 4.3 and 4.4.
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all relevant information for the instrument category envisaged; the documentation concerning the quality system.
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the quality objectives and the organisational structure, responsibilities and powers of the management with regard to design and product quality; the technical design specifications, including standards, that will be applied and, where the relevant documents referred to in Article 13 will not be applied in full, the means that will be used to ensure that the essential requirements of this Directive that apply to the instruments will be met; the design control and design verification techniques, processes and systematic actions that will be used when designing the instruments pertaining to the instrument category covered; the corresponding manufacturing, quality control and quality assurance techniques, processes and systematic actions that will be used; the examinations and tests that will be carried out before, during and after manufacture, and the frequency with which they will be carried out; the quality records, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc.; the means to monitor the achievement of the required design and product quality and the effective operation of the quality system.
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the name and address of the manufacturer; a written declaration that the same application has not been lodged with any other notified body; the technical documentation as described in Article 10. The documentation shall enable assessment of the conformity of the instrument with the appropriate requirements of this Directive. It shall, as far as relevant for such assessment, cover the design and operation of the instrument; the supporting evidence for the adequacy of the technical design. This evidence shall mention any documents that have been applied, in particular where the relevant documents referred to in Article 13 have not been applied in full, and shall include, where necessary, the results of tests carried out by the appropriate laboratory of the manufacturer, or by another testing laboratory on his behalf and under his responsibility.
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the metrological characteristics of the design of the instrument; measures required for ensuring the integrity of the instruments (sealing, identification of software …); information on other elements necessary for the identification of the instrument and to check its visual external conformity to the design; if appropriate, any specific information necessary to verify the characteristics of manufactured instruments; in the case of a sub-assembly, all necessary information to ensure the compatibility with other sub-assemblies or measuring instruments.
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"EC" design examination certificates and annexes issued; additions and amendments relating to certificates issued.
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the quality system documentation; the quality records as foreseen by the design part of the quality system, such as results of analyses, calculations, tests, etc; the quality records as foreseen by the manufacturing part of the quality system, such as inspection reports and test data, calibration data, qualification reports of the personnel concerned, etc.
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the documentation referred to in 3.1, second indent; the change referred to in paragraph 3.5, as approved; the decisions and reports of the notified body referred to in paragraphs 3.5, 5.3 and 5.4.
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Q 3 /Q1 ≥ 10 Q 2 /Q1 = 1,6Q 4 /Q3 = 1,25
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0,1 °C to at least 30 °C, or 30 °C to at least 90 °C.
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2 % for water having a temperature ≤ 30 °C, 3 % for water having a temperature > 30 °C.
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the change in the measurement result is no greater than the critical change value as defined in 8.1.4, or the indication of the measurement result is such that it cannot be interpreted as a valid result, such as a momentary variation that cannot be interpreted, memorised or transmitted as a measuring result.
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recover to operate within MPE, and have all measurement functions safeguarded, and allow recovery of all measurement data present just before the disturbance.
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the volume corresponding to half of the magnitude of the MPE in the upper zone on the measured volume; the volume corresponding to the MPE on the volume corresponding to one minute at flowrate Q 3 .
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3 % of the metered volume between Q 1 included and Q2 excluded; 1,5 % of the metered volume between Q 2 included and Q4 included.
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± 6 % of the metered volume between Q 1 included and Q2 excluded; ± 2,5 % of the metered volume between Q 2 included and Q4 included for water meters intended to meter water with a temperature between 0,1 °C and 30 °C,± 3,5 % of the metered volume between Q 2 included and Q4 included for water meters intended to meter water with a temperature between 30 °C and 90 °C.
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B + F or B + D or H1.
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the gas family or group; the maximum operating pressure.
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the change in the measurement result is no greater than the critical change value as defined in 3.1.3, or the indication of the measurement result is such that it cannot be interpreted as a valid result, such as a momentary variation that cannot be interpreted, memorised or transmitted as a measuring result.
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recover to operate within MPE, and have all measurement functions safeguarded, and allow recovery of all measurement data present just before the disturbance.
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the quantity corresponding to half of the magnitude of the MPE in the upper zone on the measured volume; the quantity corresponding to the MPE on the quantity corresponding to one minute at maximum flowrate.
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0,5 % at ambient temperature 20 °C ± 3 °C, ambient humidity 60 % ± 15 %, nominal values for power supply; 0,7 % for temperature conversion devices at rated operating conditions; 1 % for other conversion devices at rated operating conditions.
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(a) Where a Member State imposes measurement of residential use, it shall allow such measurement to be performed by means of any Class 1,5 meter, and by Class 1,0 meters which have a Q max /Qmin ratio equal or greater than 150. (b) Where a Member State imposes measurement of commercial and/or light industrial use, it shall allow such measurement to be performed by any Class 1,5 meter. (c) As regards the requirements under paragraphs 1.2 and 1.3, Member States shall ensure that the properties be determined by the distributor or the person legally designated for installing the meter, so that the meter is appropriate for the accurate measurement of consumption that is foreseen or foreseeable.
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B + F oder B + D or H1.
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The values of f n , Un , In , Ist , Imin , Itr and Imax that apply to the meter. For the current values specified, the meter shall satisfy the conditions given in Table 1;Table 1 For Class B electromechanical meters I min ≤ 0,4 · Itr shall apply.Class A Class B Class C For direct-connected meters I st ≤ 0,05 · I tr ≤ 0,04 · I tr ≤ 0,04 · I tr I min ≤ 0,5 · I tr ≤ 0,5 · I tr ≤ 0,3 · I tr I max ≥ 50 · I tr ≥ 50 · I tr ≥ 50 · I tr For transformer-operated meters I st ≤ 0,06 · I tr ≤ 0,04 · I tr ≤ 0,02 · I tr I min ≤ 0,4 · I tr ≤ 0,2 · I tr ≤ 0,2 · I tr I n = 20 · I tr = 20 · I tr = 20 · I tr I max ≥ 1,2 · I n ≥ 1,2 · I n ≥ 1,2 · I n The voltage, frequency and power factor ranges within which the meter shall satisfy the MPE requirements are specified in Table 2. These ranges shall recognise the typical characteristics of electricity supplied by public distribution systems. The voltage and frequency ranges shall be at least: -
0,9 · U n ≤ U ≤ 1,1 · Un 0,98 · f n ≤ f ≤ 1,02 · fn
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power factor range at least from cosφ = 0,5 inductive to cosφ = 0,8 capacitive.
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any output intended for testing the accuracy of the meter does not produce pulses or signals corresponding to an energy of more than the critical change value
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recover to operate within the MPE limits, and have all measurement functions safeguarded, and allow recovery of all measurement data present prior to the disturbance, and not indicate a change in the registered energy of more than the critical change value.
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(a) Where a Member State imposes measurement of residential use, it shall allow such measurement to be performed by means of any Class A meter. For specified purposes the Member State is authorised to require any Class B meter. (b) Where a Member State imposes measurement of commercial and/or light industrial use, it shall allow such measurement to be performed by any Class B meter. For specified purposes the Member State is authorised to require any Class C meter. (c) The Member State shall ensure that the current range be determined by the distributor or the person legally designated for installing the meter, so that the meter is appropriate for the accurate measurement of consumption that is foreseen or foreseeable.
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B + F or B + D or H1.
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for the temperature differences: Δθ max , Δθmin ,subject to the following restrictions: Δθ max /Δθmin ≥ 10; Δθmin = 3 K or 5 K or 10 K.
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For class 1: E = E f + Et + Ec , with Ef , Et , Ec according to paragraphs 7.1 to 7.3. For class 2: E = E f + Et + Ec , with Ef , Et , Ec according to paragraphs 7.1 to 7.3.For class 3: E = E f + Et + Ec , with Ef , Et , Ec according to paragraphs 7.1 to 7.3.
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Accuracy class Limits of flow rate Limits of temperature Limits of temperature difference Place of the flow sensor installation: flow or return Indication of the direction of flow
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Class 1: E f = (1 + 0,01 qp /q), but not more than 5 %, Class 2: E f = (2 + 0,02 qp /q), but not more than 5 %,Class 3: E f = (3 + 0,05 qp /q), but not more than 5 %,
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E t = (0,5 + 3 · Δθmin /Δθ),
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E c = (0,5 + Δθmin /Δθ),
| Flow sensor: | Accuracy class |
| Limits of flow rate | |
| Limits of temperature | |
| Nominal meter factor (e.g. litres/pulse) or corresponding output signal | |
| Indication of the direction of flow | |
| Temperature sensor pair: | Type identification (e.g. Pt 100) |
| Limits of temperature | |
| Limits of temperature difference | |
| Calculator: |
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(a) Where a Member State imposes measurement of residential use, it shall allow such measurement to be performed by means of any Class 3 meter. (b) Where a Member State imposes measurement of commercial and/or light industrial use, it is authorised to require any Class 2 meter. (c) As regards the requirements under paragraphs 1.1 to 1.4, Member States shall ensure that the properties be determined by the distributor or the person legally designated for installing the meter, so that the meter is appropriate for the accurate measurement of consumption that is foreseen or foreseeable.
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B + F or B + D or H1.
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the volume of the liquid measured at metering conditions into a volume at base conditions and/or into mass, or the mass of the liquid measured at metering conditions into a volume at metering conditions and/or into a volume at base conditions
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(i) the flowrate range of a measuring system shall be within the flowrate range of each of its elements, in particular the meter. (ii) meter and measuring system: Table 1 Specific measuring system Characteristic of liquid Minimum ratio of Q max : Qmin Fuel dispensers Not Liquefied gases 10 : 1 Liquefied gases 5 : 1 Measuring system Cryogenic liquids 5 : 1 Measuring systems on pipeline and systems for loading ships All liquids Suitable for use All other measuring systems All liquids 4 : 1
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Temperature range; Pressure range; Density range; Viscosity range.
| Accuracy Class | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0,3 | 0,5 | 1,0 | 1,5 | 2,5 | |
| Measuring systems (A) | |||||
| Meters (B) | |||||
| Measured volume V | MPE |
|---|---|
| V < 0,1 L | 4 × value in Table 2, applied to 0,1 L |
| 0,1 L ≤ V < 0,2 L | 4 × value in Table 2 |
| 0,2 L ≤ V < 0,4 L | 2 × value in Table 2, applied to 0,4 L |
| 0,4 L ≤ V < 1 L | 2 × value in Table 2 |
| 1 L ≤ V < 2 L | Value in Table 2, applied to 2 L |
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the absolute value of the MPE given in Table 2 or Table 3, the absolute value of the MPE for the minimum measured quantity (E min ).
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Condition 1 E min shall fulfil the condition: Emin ≥ 2 R, where R is the smallest scale interval of the indication device. Condition 2 E min is given by the formula: Emin = (2MMQ) × (A/100), where:-
MMQ is the minimum measured quantity, A is the numerical value specified in line A of Table 2.
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(a) Calculator MPEs on quantities of liquid indications applicable to calculation, positive or negative, are equal to one-tenth of the MPEs as defined in line A of Table 2. (b) Associated measuring instruments Associated measuring instruments shall have an accuracy at least as good as the values in Table 4: Table 4 MPE on Measurements Accuracy classes of the measuring system 0,3 0,5 1,0 1,5 2,5 Temperature ± 0,3 °C ± 0,5 °C ± 1,0 °C Pressure Less than 1 MPa: ± 50 kPa From 1 to 4 MPa: ± 5 % Over 4 MPa: ± 200 kPa Density ± 1 kg/m 3 ± 2 kg/m 3 ± 5 kg/m 3 These values apply to the indication of the characteristic quantities of the liquid displayed by the conversion device. c) Accuracy for calculating function The MPE for the calculation of each characteristic quantity of the liquid, positive or negative, is equal to two fifths of the value fixed in (b).
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the change in the measurement result is not greater than the critical change value as defined in paragraph 3.2, or the indication of the measurement result shows a momentary variation that cannot be interpreted, memorised or transmitted as a measuring result. Furthermore, in the case of an interruptible system, this can also mean the impossibility to perform any measurement, or the change in the measurement result is greater than the critical change value, in which case the measuring system shall permit the retrieval of the measuring result just before the critical change value occurred and cut off the flow.
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The variation of the measurement result after the durability test, when compared with the initial measurement result, shall not exceed the value for meters specified in line B of table 2.
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0,5 % for liquids other than potable liquids and for liquids of a viscosity not exceeding 1 mPa.s, or 1 % for potable liquids and for liquids of a viscosity exceeding 1 mPa.s.
| Accuracy Class | Types of Measuring system |
|---|---|
| 0,3 | Measuring systems on pipeline |
| 0,5 |
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| 1,0 | Measuring systems for liquefied gases under pressure measured at a temperature equal to or above – 10 °C |
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| 1,5 | Measuring systems for liquefied carbon dioxide |
| Measuring systems for liquefied gases under pressure measured at a temperature below – 10 °C (other than cryogenic liquids) | |
| 2,5 | measuring systems for cryogenic liquids (temperature below – 153 °C) |
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B + F or B + D or H1 or G.
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The measuring range in terms of its maximum and minimum capacity.
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The minimum temperature range is 30 °C unless specified otherwise in the following chapters of this Annex. The mechanical environment classes according to Annex I, paragraph 1.3.2 are not applicable. For instruments which are used under special mechanical strain, e.g. instruments incorporated into vehicles, the manufacturer shall define the mechanical conditions of use.
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The rate(s) of operation. The characteristics of the product(s) to be weighed.
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For mechanical systems: -
B + D or B + E or B + F or D1 or F1 or G or H1.
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For electromechanical instruments: -
B + D or B + E or B + F or G or H1.
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For electronic systems or systems containing software: -
B + D or B + F or G or H1.
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X or Y
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XI, XII, XIII & XIV and Y(I), Y(II), Y(a) & Y(b)
| Net Load (m) in verification scale intervals (e) | Maximum permissible mean error | Maximum permissible error | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XI | Y(I) | XII | Y(II) | XIII | Y(a) | XIV | Y(b) | X | Y |
| 0 < m ≤ |
0 < m ≤ |
0 < m ≤ 500 | 0 < m ≤ 50 | ± 0,5 e | ± 1 e | ||||
| 500 < m ≤ |
50 < m ≤ 200 | ± 1,0 e | ± 1,5 e | ||||||
| 200 < m ≤ |
± 1,5 e | ± 2 e | |||||||
| Net Load (m) | Maximum permissible standard deviation for class X(1) |
|---|---|
| m ≤ 50 g | 0,48 % |
| 50 g < m ≤ 100 g | 0,24 g |
| 100 g < m ≤ 200 g | 0,24 % |
| 200 g < m ≤ 300 g | 0,48 g |
| 300 g < m ≤ 500 g | 0,16 % |
| 500 g < m ≤ |
0,8 g |
| 0,08 % | |
| 8 g | |
| 0,053 % |
| Accuracy classes | Verification scale interval | Number of verification scale intervals n = Max/e | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum | Maximum | |||
| XI | Y(I) | 0,001 g ≤ e | — | |
| XII | Y(II) | 0,001 g ≤ e ≤ 0,05 g | ||
| 0,1 g ≤ e | ||||
| XIII | Y(a) | 0,1 g ≤ e ≤ 2 g | ||
| 5 g ≤ e | ||||
| XIV | Y(b) | 5 g ≤ e | ||
| Accuracy classes | Verification scale interval | Number of verification scale intervals n = Max/e | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XI | Y(I) | 0,001 g ≤ e |
— | |
| XII | Y(II) | 0,001 g ≤ e |
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| 0,1 g ≤ e |
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| XIII | Y(a) | 0,1 g ≤ e |
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| XIV | Y(b) | 5 g ≤ e |
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For automatic operation; as specified in Tables 1, and 2, For static weighing in non-automatic operation; as specified in Table 1.
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For each load in automatic operation; as specified in Table 1, For static weighing in non-automatic operation; as specified for category X in Table 1.
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For class XI and Y(I) the minimum range is 5° C, For class XII and Y(II) the minimum range is 15° C.
| Value of the mass, m (g), of the fills | Maximum permissible deviation of each fill from theaverage for class X(1) |
|---|---|
| m ≤ 50 | 7,2 % |
| 50 < m ≤ 100 | 3,6 g |
| 100 < m ≤ 200 | 3,6 % |
| 200 < m ≤ 300 | 7,2 g |
| 300 < m ≤ 500 | 2,4 % |
| 500 < m ≤ |
12 g |
| 1,2 % | |
| 120 g | |
| 0,8 % |
| Accuracy class | MPE of totalised load |
|---|---|
| 0,2 | ± 0,10 % |
| 0,5 | ± 0,25 % |
| 1 | ± 0,50 % |
| 2 | ± 1,00 % |
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0,01 % Max ≤ d t ≤ 0,2 % Max
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1 d t on instruments with automatic zero setting device; 0,5 d t on instruments with a semi-automatic, or non-automatic, zero setting device.
| Load (m) in totalisation scale intervals (d |
MPE |
|---|---|
| 0 < m ≤ 500 | ± 0,5 d |
| 500 < m ≤ |
± 1,0 d |
| ± 1,5 d |
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800 d for class 0,5, 400 d for class 1, 200 d for class 2.
| Accuracy class | MPE for totalised load |
|---|---|
| 0,5 | ± 0,25 % |
| 1 | ± 0,5 % |
| 2 | ± 1,0 % |
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0,2, 0,5, 1, 2.
| Accuracy class | MPE |
|---|---|
| 0,2 | ± 0,1 % |
| 0,5 | ± 0,25 % |
| 1 | ± 0,5 % |
| 2 | ± 1,0 % |
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the value calculated according to Table 9, rounded to the nearest scale interval; the value calculated according to Table 9, rounded to the nearest scale interval for a weight equal to 35 % of the maximum wagon weight (as inscribed on the descriptive markings); one scale interval (d).
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the value calculated according to Table 9, rounded to the nearest scale interval; the value calculated according to Table 9, for the weight of a single wagon equal to 35 % of the maximum wagon weight (as inscribed on the descriptive markings) multiplied by the number of reference wagons (not exceeding 10) in the train, and rounded to the nearest scale interval; one scale interval (d) for each wagon in the train, but not exceeding 10 d.
| Accuracy class | Scale interval (d) |
|---|---|
| 0,2 | d ≤ 50 kg |
| 0,5 | d ≤ 100 kg |
| 1 | d ≤ 200 kg |
| 2 | d ≤ 500 kg |
| Load (m) in verification scale intervals (d) | MPE |
|---|---|
| 0 < m ≤ 500 | ± 0,5 d |
| 500 < m ≤ |
± 1,0 d |
| ± 1,5 d |
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operation position: "For Hire", "Hired" or "Stopped"; totaliser data according to paragraph 15.1; general information: constant of the distance signal generator, date of securing, taxi identifier, real time, identification of the tariff; fare information for a trip: total charged, fare, calculation of the fare, supplement charge, date, start time, finish time, distance travelled; tariff(s) information: parameters of tariff(s).
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a minimum temperature range of 80 °C for the climatic environment; the limits of the DC power supply for which the instrument has been designed.
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For the time elapsed: ± 0,1 % minimum value of mpe: 0,2s; For the distance travelled: ± 0,2 % minimum value of mpe: 4 m; For the calculation of the fare: ± 0,1 % minimum, including rounding: corresponding to the least significant digit of the fare indication.
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continue to work correctly or resume its correct functioning without loss of data available before the voltage drop if the voltage drop is temporary, i.e. due to restarting the engine; abort an existing measurement and return to the position "For Hire" if the voltage drop is for a longer period.
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The total distance travelled by the taxi; The total distance travelled when hired; The total number of hirings; The total amount of money charged as supplements; The total amount of money charged as fare.
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distance of the trip; duration of the trip; time of the day; date; day of the week.
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The timekeeping shall have an accuracy of 0,02 %; The correction possibility of the clock shall be not more than 2 minutes per week. Correction for summer and wintertime shall be performed automatically; Correction, automatic or manually, during a trip shall be prevented.
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Distance travelled: -
in the United Kingdom and Ireland: until the date which will be fixed by these Member States according to Article (1)(b) of Directive 80/181/EEC: kilometres or miles; in all other Member States: kilometres.
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Time elapsed: -
seconds, minutes or hours, as may be suitable; keeping in mind the necessary resolution and the need to prevent misunderstandings.
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B + F or B + D or H1.
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L is the value of the length rounded up to the next whole metre; and a and b are given in Table 1 below.
| Accuracy Class | a (mm) | b | c (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | 0,1 | 0,1 | |
| II | 0,2 | 0,2 | |
| III | 0,4 | 0,3 | |
| zero | zero | ||
| zero | zero |
| Length i of the interval | MPE or difference in millimetres according to accuracy class | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| I | II | III | |
| i ≤ 1 mm | |||
| 1 mm < i ≤ 1 cm | |||
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F 1 or D1 or B + D or H or G.
| Line | Brim | |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer measures | ||
| < 100 ml | ± 2 ml | |
| ≥ 100 ml | ± 3 % | |
| Serving measures | ||
| < 200 ml | ± 5 % | |
| ≥ 200 ml | ± 5 ml + 2,5 % |
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A1 or F1 or D1 or E1 or B + E or B + D or H.
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the change in measurement result is no greater than the critical change value as defined in paragraph 2.3; or it is impossible to perform any measurement; or there are momentary variations in the measurement result that cannot be interpreted, memorised or transmitted as a measuring result; or there are variations in the measurement result severe enough to be noticed by all those interested in the measurement result.
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For mechanical or electromechanical instruments: -
F1 or E1 or D1 or B + F or B + E or B + D or H or H1 or G.
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For electronic instruments or instruments containing software: -
B + F or B + D or H1 or G.
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ε is the relative elongation of a cloth specimen 1 m wide at a tensile force of 10 N, G A is the weight force per unit area of a cloth specimen in N/m2 .
| Group | Range of K | Product |
|---|---|---|
| I | 0 < K < 2 × 10 |
low stretchability |
| II | 2 × 10 |
medium stretchability |
| III | 8 × 10 |
high stretchability |
| IV | 24 × 10 |
very high stretchability |
| Accuracy class | MPE |
|---|---|
| I | 0,125 %, but not less than 0,005 L |
| II | 0,25 %, but not less than 0,01 L |
| III | 0,5 %, but not less than 0,02 L |
| Scale interval (d) | |
|---|---|
| d ≤ 2 cm | 10 d |
| 2 cm < d ≤ 10 cm | 20 d |
| 10 cm < d | 50 d |
| Parameter | Classes 0 and I |
|---|---|
| CO fraction | from 0 to 5 % vol |
| CO |
from 0 to 16 % vol |
| HC fraction | from 0 to |
| O |
from 0 to 21 % vol |
| λ | from 0,8 to 1,2 |
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A minimum temperature range of 35 °C for the climatic environment; The mechanical environment class that applies is M1.
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The voltage and frequency range for the AC voltage supply; The limits of the DC voltage supply.
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The minimum and the maximum values of the ambient pressure are for both classes: p min ≤ 860 hPa, pmax ≥1060 hPa.
| Parameter | Class 0 | Class I |
|---|---|---|
| CO fraction | ||
| CO |
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| HC fraction | ||
| O |
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either the change in the measurement result is not greater than the critical change value laid down in paragraph 4; or the presentation of the measurement result is such that it cannot be taken for a valid result.
| CO | CO |
O |
HC | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 0 and class I | 0,01 % vol | 0,1 % vol | 1 ppm vol |
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6 % vol CO, 16 % vol CO 2 ,10 % vol O 2 ,5 % vol H 2 ,0,3 % vol NO, 2000 ppm vol HC (as n-hexane),water vapor up to saturation.
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B + F or B + D or H1.