Report of the

**National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) Committee**

Jim Truex

Chief

Ohio Department of Agriculture, Weights and Measures

Reference

Key Number

###### 500 INTRODUCTION

The National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) Committee (hereinafter
referred to as "Committee") submits its report for consideration by the
91^st^ National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM). This consists
of the Interim Report presented in NCWM Publication 16 as amended in the
Addendum Sheets issued during the Annual Meeting that was held
July 9 - 13, 2006, in Chicago, Illinois. The Committee considered
communications received prior to and during the 91^st^ Annual Meeting
that are noted in this report.

Table A identifies the agenda items in the report by Reference Key
Number, Item Title, and Page Number. The item numbers are those assigned
in the Committee's Interim Meeting Agenda. A voting item is indicated
with a **"V"** after the item number or, if the item was part of the
consent calendar, by the suffix "**VC**". An item marked with an **"I"**
after the reference key number is an information item. An item marked
with a **"W"** was withdrawn by the Committee and generally will be
referred to the regional weights and measures associations because it
either needs additional development, analysis, and input or does not
have sufficient Committee support to bring it before the NCWM. Table B
lists the appendices to the report, and Table C provides a summary of
the results of the voting on the Committee's items and the report in
entirety.

This report contains many recommendations to revise or amend National
Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) Publication 14, Administrative
Procedures, Technical Policy, Checklists, and Test Procedures or other
documents. Proposed revisions to the publication(s) are shown in **bold
face print** by **~~striking out~~** information to be deleted, and
**[underlining]{.underline}** information to be added. Requirements that
are proposed to be nonretroactive are printed in *italics**.***

**Note:** The policy of NIST is to use metric units of measurement in
all of its publications; however, recommendations received by the NCWM
technical committees have been printed in this publication as they were
submitted and may, therefore, contain references to inch-pound units.

**Table A**

######### Index to Reference Key Items

**Reference**

**Key Number Title of Item Page**

**[Introduction](#introduction) 1**

[**1. Test Data Exchange Agreements 3**](#test-data-exchange-agreements)

[**2. Adoption of Uniform Regulation for National Type Evaluation by
States (URNTE)
4**](#adoption-of-uniform-regulation-for-national-type-evaluation-by-states-urnte)

[**3. NTEP Participating Laboratories and Evaluations Reports
4**](#ntep-participating-laboratories-and-evaluations-reports)

[**4. NTETC Sector Reports 5**](#ntetc-sector-reports)

[**5. NTEP Participation in U.S. National Work Group on Harmonization of
NIST Handbook 44, NCWM Publication 14 and OIML R 76 and R 60
7**](#ntep-participation-in-u.s.-national-work-group-on-harmonization-of-nist-handbook-44-ncwm-publication-14-and-oiml-r-76-and-r-60)

[**6. Software Sector 7**](#software-sector)

[**7. Conformity Assessment Program (CAP)
9**](#conformity-assessment-program-cap)

[**8. NTEP Certification of Residential-Type Water Meters
9**](#ntep-certification-of-residential-type-water-meters)

**Table B**

**Appendices**

**Appendix Title Page**

[A NTETC Grain Analyzer Sector Meeting Summary A1](#AppendixA)

[B NTETC Measuring Sector Meeting Summary B1](#AppendixB)

[C NTETC Weighing Sector Meeting Summary C1](#AppendixC)

**Table C**

**Glossary of Acronyms\***

+--------+--------------------------+--------+-----------------------+
| BIML   | Bureau of International  | IR     | International         |
|        | Legal Metrology          |        | Recommendation        |
+--------+--------------------------+--------+-----------------------+
| CD     | Committee Draft^1^       | MAA    | Mutual Acceptance     |
|        |                          |        | Arrangement           |
+--------+--------------------------+--------+-----------------------+
| CIML   | International Committee  | OIML   | International         |
|        | of Legal Metrology       |        | Organization of Legal |
|        |                          |        | Metrology             |
+--------+--------------------------+--------+-----------------------+
| CPR    | Committee on             | PTB    | Phy                   |
|        | Participation Review     |        | sikalisch-Technischen |
|        |                          |        | Bundsanstalt          |
+--------+--------------------------+--------+-----------------------+
| DD     | Draft Document^2^        | R      | Recommendation        |
+--------+--------------------------+--------+-----------------------+
| DR     | Draft Recommendation^2^  | SC     | Subcommittee          |
+--------+--------------------------+--------+-----------------------+
| DV     | Draft Vocabulary^2^      | TC     | Technical Committee   |
+--------+--------------------------+--------+-----------------------+
| DoMC   | Declarations of Mutual   | WD     | Working Document^3^   |
|        | Confidence               |        |                       |
+--------+--------------------------+--------+-----------------------+
| ^      |                          |        |                       |
| 1^ CD: |                          |        |                       |
| a      |                          |        |                       |
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| DV:    |                          |        |                       |
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+--------+--------------------------+--------+-----------------------+

**Table D**

**Voting Results**

+-----------------+---------+---------+---------+----------+--------+
| Reference Key   | House   |         | House   |          | R      |
| Number          | of      |         | of      |          | esults |
|                 | R       |         | De      |          |        |
|                 | epresen |         | legates |          |        |
|                 | tatives |         |         |          |        |
+-----------------+---------+---------+---------+----------+--------+
|                 | Yeas    | Nays    | Yeas    | Nays     |        |
+-----------------+---------+---------+---------+----------+--------+
| **500 (Report   | **All   | **No    | **Al    | **No     | **Pa   |
| in Its          | Yeas**  | Nays**  | Yeas**  | Nays**   | ssed** |
| Entirety)**     |         |         |         |          |        |
|                 |         |         |         |          |        |
| **Voice Vote**  |         |         |         |          |        |
+-----------------+---------+---------+---------+----------+--------+

**Details of All Items**

(In Order by Reference Key Number)

###### 1. Test Data Exchange Agreements

**Background/Discussion:** This item was included on the Committee's
agenda in 1998 to provide an update on NTEP's work to establish
bilateral and multilateral agreements. Under such agreements and
arrangements, manufacturers would be able to submit their equipment to
any of the participating countries for testing to OIML‑recommended
requirements. The resulting test data would be accepted by other
participants as a basis for issuing each country's own type approval
certificate. Following is a report on the three types of test data
exchange agreements:

***Mutual Acceptance Arrangement (MAA):*** NTEP Director, Stephen
Patoray, attended an MAA Seminar for Assessors September 5 - 6, 2005.
During this seminar, Mr. Patoray provided the attendees an overview of
the additional requirements in the United States for both OIML R 76 and
R 60. He updated the attendees at the 2006 NCWM Interim meeting
regarding the current status of the MAA and other developments. The next
scheduled meeting of the Committee on Participation Review (CPR) for
R 76 and R 60 was held on March 7, 8, and 10, 2006, in Sydney,
Australia.

The NTEP Committee discussed this item during the fall 2006 NTEP
Committee meeting. Based on previous input from the NCWM membership and
other discussion on this topic, the NTEP Committee believes the
United States should be a Country A (issuing participant) with full
laboratory capabilities for OIML R 76 \"Non-automatic weighing
instruments\" and should not participate in a Declaration of Mutual
Confidence (DoMC) as a Country B (utilizing participant) for R 76.
However, the NTEP Committee recognizes that currently there are no
identified resources available to be able to move forward with a
laboratory for R 76 at this time. Based on this fact and given the
realities of the NIST Force Group\'s position to not participate as a
testing laboratory for OIML R 60 \"Load cells\", the NTEP Committee
recommended that the NCWM Board of Directors consider signing the DoMC
as a Country B for R 60 \"Load cells\" only.

The MAA is also in the NCWM Board of Directors' Committee Report.

**Summary:** During the 2006 NCWM Interim Meeting, the full NCWM Board
carefully considered this issue and the recommendation of the NTEP
Committee. Significant discussion was held on this issue with the
primary focus on the desire to become a utilizing member (Country B) for
the DoMC that will cover OIML R 60 load cells. Significant comments also
came from the full membership during the 2006 NCWM Interim Meeting open
hearings on this issue. In addition, a very large group attended a late
evening meeting on this topic. The participants in this meeting asked
many important questions and demonstrated a high level of interest in
the NCWM\'s direction regarding MAAs. The NTEP Committee would like to
acknowledge and thank this group of participants for their significant
contributions in discussing this issue.

The decision of the Board was to accept the recommendation of the NTEP
Committee and indicate the intention of signing on as a utilizing member
of the DoMC for OIML R 60 Load Cells. The NCWM Board indicated no
interest at this time in being a utilizing participant for OIML R 76
"Non-automatic weighing instruments (NAWI)." The intent is to
investigate various alternatives and determine if a laboratory can be
established that will allow NCWM to be an issuing participant in the
DoMC for OIML R 76. It was clearly stated that this laboratory would
have to be \"viable\" and that NCWM must fully understand the effect
such a signing may have on NTEP, existing NTEP labs, and our standards
development process in NCWM. It was also stated that it is not clear at
this time if funding for such a laboratory is available.

***Bilateral Agreements:*** No additional discussions have been held on
this topic pending the outcome of the MAA discussions.

***NTEP-Canada Mutual Recognition Program***: No additional areas of MRA
activities have been identified.

###### 2. Adoption of Uniform Regulation for National Type Evaluation by States (URNTE)

**Background/Discussion:** The Scale Manufacturers Association (SMA) has
hosted NTEP adoption and implementation meetings for state directors at
each regional weights and measures association conference. These
meetings enable jurisdictions to share information about adopting and
implementing NTEP in their respective jurisdictions, encourage non‑NTEP
jurisdictions to adopt the regulation, and allow current NTEP
jurisdictions to share ideas on how to make enforcement more effective
and uniform among the states. The meetings also provide NTEP management
with information related to areas in which the operation and
implementation of the program can be improved. Several questions have
been posed at these meetings about issues associated with NTEP
interpretation or practice. Comments from 1997 to 2005 have been
summarized, without attribution and are available for review and
download on the SMA website at
[http://www.scalemanufacturers.org](http://www.scalemanufacturers.org/).

During the most recent NCWM Annual Meeting, SMA Representative, Darrell
Flocken, indicated SMA decided it would be more useful to show which
states require NTEP certificates before allowing weighing and measuring
devices to be certified as legal for trade regardless of their adoption
of the NIST/NTEP URNTE. SMA developed a new map that shows that status.
SMA, deciding that it would be more useful to show which states require
Voluntary Registration of Service Agencies and Service Personnel (VRSA)
regardless of their adoption of VRSA, developed separate maps that show
that status. Such maps are available for review and download on the SMA
website at http://www.scalemanufacturers.org.

Mr. Flocken will update the attendees on any future additional
developments in this area. Based on comments from the NCWM membership,
the NTEP Committee will make a final decision to discontinue this item
from the NTEP report.

**Summary:** The NTEP Committee wishes to acknowledge and thank SMA for
all of the work they have and continue to put into this item. The
updated maps will be available on the SMA website for all to review.
Based on comments from the NCWM membership, it was the decision of the
NTEP Committee to discontinue reporting on this item as part of the NCWM
Interim and Annual Meeting report agendas.

This item will be dropped as a standing item from future NTEP Committee
agendas.

###### 3. NTEP Participating Laboratories and Evaluations Reports

At the 2006 NCWM Interim Meeting, Stephen Patoray, NTEP Director,
updated the Committee on NTEP laboratory and administrative activities
since October 1, 2003. A report of NTEP Laboratory Activities was
distributed at the 2006 NCWM Interim Meeting.

The NTEP weighing and measuring laboratories held a joint meeting in
April 2006 in Annapolis, Maryland. The NTEP weighing laboratories also
met September 25, 2005, before the meeting of the Weighing Sector in
Columbus, Ohio. The NTEP measuring laboratories also met
October 21, 2005, prior to the Measuring Sector meeting in Nashville,
Tennessee.

The date and location of 2007 meeting of the NTEP Laboratories is to be
determined.

**Summary:** During the 2006 NCWM Interim Meeting, the NTEP Director,
Steve Patoray, reported that the number of the authorized NTEP labs has
not changed within the last year. He also indicated that the NTEP
Committee and he are watching the backlog at the NTEP laboratories
closely. At the present time, the backlog at the NTEP laboratories has
returned to more historical levels, after a period of months at a much
higher level. Comments from the floor indicated interest in continuing
to improve the length of time to complete an NTEP evaluation. It was
noted, based on some random internal audit information provided by the
California NTEP laboratory that a significant portion (up to 50 % of the
total time) of the time spent during an evaluation may be due to delays
by the manufacturer. There could be several factors, but lack of
preparedness by the applicant, slow responses to laboratory inquiries,
and need to correct device deficiencies lead to significant delays in
completing an evaluation. The NTEP Committee will continue to monitor
the laboratory backlog and also attempt to find additional solutions to
improve the time to compete a device evaluation.

NTEP Director, Steve Patoray provided the Committee with the following
updated report of the NTEP Laboratory and administrative activities from
October 1, 2005 to June 2006.

+----------------------------+--------------+------------+------------+
| **NCWM Activity Report**   |              |            |            |
|                            |              |            |            |
| **Activity: NTEP**         |              |            |            |
|                            |              |            |            |
| **Date: June 13, 2006      |              |            |            |
| Submitted By: NCWM Staff** |              |            |            |
+----------------------------+--------------+------------+------------+
| **[NTEP Application        | **[          | **[2005    | **[Grand   |
| Statistics:]{.underline}** | 2004-2005]{. | -2006]{.un | Total]{.un |
|                            | underline}** | derline}** | derline}** |
+----------------------------+--------------+------------+------------+
|                            | **[10/1/04 - | **         | **         |
|                            | 6/13/05]{.   | [10/1/05 - | [10/1/00 - |
|                            | underline}** | 6          | 6          |
|                            |              | /7/06]{.un | /7/06]{.un |
|                            |              | derline}** | derline}** |
+----------------------------+--------------+------------+------------+
| Total Appls. Processed     | \(2\) 198    | 173        | \(49\)     |
| (Reactivations)            |              |            | 1403       |
+----------------------------+--------------+------------+------------+
| Applications Completed     | 53           | 67         | 1097       |
+----------------------------+--------------+------------+------------+
| New Certificates Issued:   | 131          | 185        | 1322       |
+----------------------------+--------------+------------+------------+
| Certificates Distributed   | 134          | 197        | 1312       |
| to State Directors         |              |            |            |
+----------------------------+--------------+------------+------------+
| Certificates Posted to Web | 134          | 183        | 3857       |
| Site                       |              |            |            |
+----------------------------+--------------+------------+------------+
| Current Active NTEP        |              |            | 1579       |
| Certificates:              |              |            |            |
+----------------------------+--------------+------------+------------+
|                            |              |            |            |
+----------------------------+--------------+------------+------------+
| Time for NCWM to assign an |              | Avg.: 8    | Median: 8  |
| evaluation:                |              | days       | days       |
+----------------------------+--------------+------------+------------+
| Time for NCWM to review a  |              | Avg.: 8    | Median: 6  |
| draft CC:                  |              | days       | days       |
+----------------------------+--------------+------------+------------+
| Time for complete          |              | Avg.: 145  | Median:    |
| evaluation:                |              | days       | 115 days   |
+----------------------------+--------------+------------+------------+

Upcoming meetings:

-   Grain Analyzer Sector -- August 23 - 24, 2006, Kansas City, Missouri

-   Weighing Sector -- September 26 - 28, 2006, Annapolis, Maryland

-   Software Sector -- October 18 - 19, 2006, Annapolis, Maryland

-   Measuring Sector -- October 20 - 21, 2006, Annapolis, Maryland

###### 4. NTETC Sector Reports

The Committee heard an update on the activities of the National Type
Evaluation Technical Committee (NTETC) Sectors at the 2006 NCWM Interim
Meeting. Outlined below is a brief summary of Sector activities since
the 2005 NCWM Annual Meeting.

***Grain Analyzer Sectors:*** The NTETC Grain Analyzer Sector held a
joint meeting in Kansas City, Missouri, August 24 ‑ 25, 2005. A draft of
the final summary was provided to the Committee prior to the 2006 NCWM
Interim Meeting for review and approval.

The next meeting of the Grain Analyzer Sector is tentatively scheduled
for August 2006 in Kansas City, Missouri. For questions on the current
status of Sector work or to propose items for a future meeting, please
contact the Sector technical advisors:

  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
  Diane Lee                           Jack Barber

  NIST WMD                            J.B. Associates

  100 Bureau Drive -- Stop 2600       10349 Old Indian Trail

  Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2600         Glenarm, IL 62536

  Phone: (301) 975-4405               Phone: (217) 483-4232

  Fax: (301) 975-8091                 e-mail: <jbarber@motion.net>

  e-mail: <diane.lee@nist.gov>        
  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

***Measuring Sector:*** The NTETC Measuring Sector met
October 21 - 22, 2005, in Nashville, Tennessee. A draft of the final
summary was provided to the NTEP Committee prior to the 2006 NCWM
Interim Meeting for review and approval.

The next meeting of the Measuring Sector is scheduled for October 2006
in conjunction with the Southern Weights and Measures Association's
Annual Meeting. For questions on the current status of sector work or to
propose items for a future meeting, please contact the Sector technical
advisor:

> Richard Suiter
>
> NIST WMD
>
> 100 Bureau Drive -- Stop 2600
>
> Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2600
>
> Phone: (301) 975-4406
>
> Fax: (301) 975-8091
>
> e-mail: <rsuiter@nist.gov>

***Weighing Sector:*** The NTETC Weighing Sector met
September 25 - 27, 2005, in Columbus, Ohio. A final draft of the meeting
summary was provided to the Committee prior to the 2006 NCWM Interim
Meeting for review and approval.

The next Weighing Sector meeting is scheduled for September 2006 in
Annapolis, Maryland. For questions on the current status of Sector work
or to propose items for a future meeting, please contact the Sector
technical advisor:

> Steven Cook
>
> NIST WMD
>
> 100 Bureau Drive -- Stop 2600
>
> Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2600
>
> Phone: (301) 975-4003
>
> Fax: (301) 975-8091
>
> e-mail: <stevenc@nist.gov>

***NTETC Sector Summaries:*** The NTEP Committee received copies of the
summaries prior to the 2006 NCWM Interim Meeting for their review and
approval. Past NTETC Sector summaries are available upon request from
NCWM and the NIST technical advisor:

> NCWM Inc. or NIST WMD Technical Advisor, Steven Cook
>
> Phone: (240) 632-9454 (See contact information above)
>
> e-mail: <ncwm@mgmtsol.com>

**Summary:**

The NTEP Committee reviewed the recommendations of the Weighing,
Measuring and Grain Analyzer Sectors. The recommended changes, based on
the final summary reports of these sectors, were accepted by the NTEP
Committee. The NTEP Committee instructed the NTEP director to amend NCWM
Publication 14 accordingly and granted editorial privilege to the NTEP
director.

In addition, the NTEP Committee heard that progress has been made by the
work groups on the checklists for both Multiple Dimension Measuring
Devices (MDMD) and Automatic Weighing Systems. The NTEP Committee
accepted a recommendation from the NTEP director that these updated
checklists, even though still in draft form, be placed in the current
edition of NCWM Publication 14. The draft checklists will be used by the
labs and reviewed by all applicants so that final comments can be
received and these checklists may be finalized. It was noted that both
the MDMD and the AWS work groups would need to meet again to finalize
the changes to the appropriate checklists.

The NTEP Committee reviewed an *ad hoc* procedure for the evaluation of
a device with an option for radio frequency communication. This brief
checklist will be utilized to evaluate any devices that come into the
NTEP labs with that option. This item was be reviewed by the NTEP labs
at their April 2006 meeting and will also be reviewed by the 2006 NTETC
Weighing and Measuring Sectors for further input.

Steve Patoray reported that the previous year\'s Sector reports can be
found on the NCWM website. He also reported that, if contacted, he could
supply anyone interested with all previous Sector reports.

###### 5. NTEP Participation in U.S. National Work Group on Harmonization of NIST Handbook 44, NCWM Publication 14 and OIML R 76 and R 60

The Secretariat for OIML TC 9/SC 1 recently submitted the second
Committee Draft (2 CD) of OIML R 76-1 "Non-automatic Weighing
Instruments" to the participating members of TC 9/SC 1 for review,
comment, and vote. The 2 CD was developed based on an analysis of the
1992 edition OIML R 76, answers from OIML TC 9/SC 1 members to a
questionnaire distributed in May 2002, and comments on the December
 2003 Working Draft (WD) for R 76. The 2 CD includes the changes to the
December 2003 WD and the December 2004 1 CD based upon comments and
recommendations of the U.S. National Work Group on R 76 (USNWG) and
other countries.

The United States submitted twenty-seven recommendations and requests
for clarifications to the Secretariat of TC 9/S C1 on the 1 CD and
opposed the 1 CD being elevated to a Draft Recommendation. Eighteen of
the U.S. recommendations and requests for clarification were accepted by
the Secretariat, four recommendations resulted in alternate language
proposed by the Secretariat, and five recommendations were not accepted
by the Secretariat. The Secretariat provided the United States with a
reason the remaining comments were not accepted.

The Secretariat has already registered the 2 CD of R 76-1 as a Draft
Recommendation (DR) so as not to prolong the revision process at the
technical committee level provided the 2 CD receives approval.

**Summary:** NIST WMD asked the USNWG for R 76 and other interested
individuals, organizations, and associations to review the 2 CD and
submit any comments, along with recommended language and technical
justifications, to NIST WMD. During the 2006 NCWM Interim Meeting,
Steven Cook, NIST WMD, provided the Committee with an update to the
revision of R 76 and indicated that the United States will vote in favor
of the 2 CD.

Although this current review of R 76 will likely be completed shortly,
OIML has indicated a willingness to revisit the Recommendation and to
consider including a large-capacity class similar to the current
Handbook 44 Class III L and the Canadian Class III HD at some point in
the future. WMD will be working with its Canadian counterparts to
develop a North American Heavy-Duty Device Class.

###### 6. Software Sector

**Background:** During the 2005 NCWM Annual Meeting, general comments
from the floor were supportive of developing this issue further. The
NTEP Committee discussed the pros and cons of software evaluation.
General concerns related to difficulties identifying software and
determining traceability to an NTEP Certificate of Conformance (CC)
during field verification and providing NTEP laboratories with a
meaningful and functional checklist for evaluating software security and
functions. NCWM staff presented the costs involved with forming a sector
and the costs to conduct a sector meeting. This information, along with
a detailed action plan for the development of the sector charges, was
presented and reviewed by the NCWM Board of Directors. Based on this
information, a decision was made at the 2005 Annual Meeting to form a
Software Sector. Funding was provided for this Sector in the 2006
Budget.

The first scheduled meeting of the Software Sector was held for
April 5, 6, and 7, 2006, in Annapolis, Maryland.

**Summary:** During the 2006 NCWM Interim Meeting, the NTEP Committee
Chair, Jim Truex, reported that the NTETC Software Sector was in the
process of being formed. Interested parties have responded to a request
to participate in this Sector and members will be appointed by the NTEP
Committee Chair.

###### 

Excerpts from the \"Request for Participation\" in this Sector:

Without a doubt software is a major component of the weighing and
measuring systems which are inspected today. NTEP evaluators need help.
Weights and measures (W&M) field officials need help. Even manufacturers
and designers are asking for help. The W&M community is asking for
guidance on how to evaluate software, how to inspect software in the
field, what to look for, what to inspect, what level of security is
needed and what information should be marked and available on‑site. We
are looking for volunteers, the experts, and the software writers to
assist us in this endeavor. As you may know, the NCWM Board of Directors
has decided to create an NTETC Software Sector.

At this time the recommended scope of the Software Sector is to:

-   Develop a clear understanding of the use of software in today's
    weighing and measuring instruments.

-   Develop NIST Handbook 44 specifications and requirements, as needed,
    for software incorporated into weighing and measuring devices. This
    may include tools for field verification, security requirements,
    identification, etc.

-   Develop NCWM Publication 14 checklist criteria, as needed, for the
    evaluation of software incorporated into weighing and measuring
    devices, including marking, security, metrologically significant
    functions, etc.

-   Assist in the development of training guidelines for W&M officials
    in verifying software as compliant to applicable requirements and
    traceable to an NTEP certificate. Educational material for
    manufacturers, designers, service technicians and end users may also
    be considered.

Funding for public sector participants:

It is the current NCWM policy to provide funding to a sector meeting to
one public sector participant from each state NTEP Laboratory that is
active in evaluating the device type(s) which will be discussed at the
particular sector meeting. For the Software Sector, initially NCWM will
provide funding to one (1) participant from New York (weighing), one (1)
participant from Ohio (weighing), two (2) participants from California
(one weighing, one measuring), and two (2) participants from Maryland
(one weighing and one measuring).

**SOFTWARE SECTOR**

**Meeting Summary**

**Annapolis, Maryland**

**April 5, 6, 7, 2006**

Action items:

1\. Software identification [D-SW 5.1.1]{.underline} model/version,
etc., help screen?

a\. Built-for-Purpose

b\. Not-Built-for-Purpose

c\. Version number or greater

2\. Software protection/security [D-SW 5.1.3]{.underline}

a\. Identification of unapproved/unauthorized software

3\. Storage of data, [D-SW5.2.3]{.underline} and subsections, automatic
storing and transmission

4\. Software maintenance and reconfiguration [D-SW5.2.6]{.underline}

5\. [D-SW Section 7]{.underline}. verification in the field needs work

6\. Manufacturer documentation to be submitted, change to the NTEP
application [D-SW 6.1.1]{.underline}

7\. Definitions Software-Based Device, etc.

Note: Underlined \"D-SW\" sections above refer to the document OIML
D-SW, \"General Requirements for Software Controlled Measuring
Instruments.\"

The group agreed that Jim Truex should continue as Software Sector
Chair.

Mr. Truex asked Steve Patoray to continue as technical advisor to the
Software Sector. It was requested that NIST consider the role of
technical advisor in the future, as they currently do with other
Sectors.

The next meeting of the Software Sector is scheduled for Wednesday and
Thursday, October 18 and 19, 2006, in Annapolis, Maryland, immediately
prior to the Measuring Sector meeting.

For questions on the current status of Sector work or to propose items
for a future meeting, please contact the Sector technical advisor.

###### 7. Conformity Assessment Program (CAP)

At the fall 2005 NTEP Committee Meeting, the Committee discussed the
current status of this project. The following items were noted:

**Certificate Review:** The question is how this would be accomplished
given the limited resources of NCWM. It was suggested that this item may
need to be put on a \"back burner\" until resources can be clearly
identified to proceed with the project in an efficient, thorough and
accurate manner.

**Initial Verification:** This part of the project is moving forward.
The work group chair, Lou Straub, has sent out requests to several
states to act in the pilot program for this area. Several of the states
have responded positively. The work group is currently waiting for data.
There are still questions on what will be done with this data and how it
will be tabulated.

**Verified Conformity Assessment Program (VCAP):** It is the opinion of
the NTEP Committee that additional information may be needed from the
work group in order to move this area of the program forward. A request
will be made to the work group chair for a report on the current status
of this committee.

**Summary:** During the 2006 NCWM Interim Meeting:

The Chair of the Certificate Review work group, Don Onwiler, reported
that the work in this area will not commence until there is adequate
information available from the pilot being conducted by the Initial
Verification Group. Once this information is available, the work to
define the certificate requirements for price computing scales can
begin.

The Chair of the Initial Verification work group, Lou Straub, reported
that requests for assistance have gone out and have been accepted by
several state and local jurisdictions. Currently, he has received some
feedback on the draft checklist. At this time, no actual completed forms
have been returned. Several states made a commitment to put a priority
on getting completed checklists submitted.

The NTEP Committee Chair, Jim Truex, reported that he has had contact
from the chair of the Verified Conformity Assessment Program (VCAP),
Mark Knowles, stating that the work group has completed its initial work
and will provide the NTEP Committee with a final report prior to the
April timeframe. Based on this report, the NTEP Committee will notify
members of its content, request comment, and determine the next steps
that need to be taken.

The NCWM Board of Directors has received a final report from the
co-chairs of the Verified Conformity Assessment work group (VCAP). This
will be reviewed by the NCWM Board and further action will be
identified.

The NCWM Board of Directors has received information from the chair of
the Initial Verification (IV) work group that data has begun to come in
from various states. The NTEP Committee authorized the IV work group to
develop initial verification checklist for vehicle scales and retail
motor-fuel dispensers. The NCWM Board will discuss this information
further at its next scheduled Board Meeting.

###### 

###### 8. NTEP Certification of Residential-Type Water Meters

**New Item:**

**Summary:** A request has come in from one state for NTEP to conduct
evaluations and certify residential-type water meters. After discussions
on this topic, the NTEP Committee made the decision to look into this
item and determine the feasibility for NTEP to certify such devices. It
was noted that currently there is a section in NIST Handbook 44 for
these types of devices. It was also noted that California already
conducts evaluation and certification under a state-type evaluation
program on these types of devices based on the current specifications,
tolerances and other technical requirements in NIST Handbook 44. It was
the belief of the Committee that work to complete a checklist and set up
testing on such devices would not be a major effort. It was noted that
the OIML R 49 is currently undergoing review, and also that there are
significant differences between the requirements in NIST Handbook 44 and
the OIML recommendation on this type of device. The NTEP director will
report to the NTEP Committee on findings into setting up this
certification.

# 

The NTEP Committee also discussed the potential for NTEP certification
of vapor meters.

Both issues of NTEP certification of water meters and vapor meters will
be discussed at the next Measuring Sector meeting in October 2006. The
Sector will focus on reviewing existing checklists from various states
and work toward a recommendation for the NTEP Committee to consider.

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James Truex, Ohio, NTEP Committee Chair

Don Onwiler, Nebraska, NCWM Chair

Mike Cleary, California, NCWM Chair-Elect

Stephen Pahl, Texas

Charles Carroll, Massachusetts

NTEP Technical Advisor: S. Patoray, NTEP Director

NTEP Technical Advisor: S. Cook, NIST WMD

**National Type Evaluation Program Committee**

[]{#AppendixA .anchor}**Appendix A**

National Type Evaluation Technical Committee (NTETC)

Grain Analyzer Sector

> **August 24 - 25, 2005 -- Kansas City, Missouri**

**Meeting Summary**

**Agenda Items**

[**1.** **Report on GIPSA/NIST Interagency Agreement -- Fee Increase**
A1](#report-on-gipsanist-interagency-agreement-fee-increase)

[**2.** **Report on the 2005 NCWM Interim and Annual Meetings**
A2](#report-on-the-2005-ncwm-interim-and-annual-meetings)

[**3.** **Report on NTEP Type Evaluations and OCP (Phase II) Testing**
A3](#report-on-ntep-type-evaluations-and-ocp-phase-ii-testing)

[**4.** **Proposed Change to NCWM Publication 14 -- Bias Tolerances for
Test Weight per Bushel**
A3](#proposed-change-to-ncwm-publication-14-bias-tolerances-for-test-weight-per-bushel)

[**5.** **Comparative NTEP On-going Calibration Program (OCP)
Performance Data**
A6](#comparative-ntep-on-going-calibration-program-ocp-performance-data)

[**6.** **Review of On-going Calibration Program (Phase II) Performance
Data**
A6](#review-of-on-going-calibration-program-phase-ii-performance-data)

[**7.** **Effective Dates for NTEP and GIPSA Calibration Changes**
A7](#effective-dates-for-ntep-and-gipsa-calibration-changes)

[**8.** **\"All-Class\" Moisture Calibrations**
A8](#all-class-moisture-calibrations)

[**9.** **Editorial Correction to GMM Chapter of Publication 14 -- Table
in Appendix D**
A10](#editorial-correction-to-gmm-chapter-of-publication-14-table-in-appendix-d)

[**10.** **Evaluating GMM Moisture Accuracy as a Continuous Function
across the Entire Moisture Range**
A11](#evaluating-gmm-moisture-accuracy-as-a-continuous-function-across-the-entire-moisture-range)

[**11.** **Prescreening Grain Samples for GMM Type Evaluation**
A12](#prescreening-grain-samples-for-gmm-type-evaluation)

[**12.** **Proposed Change to Publication 14 - Assigning Sample Data to
Moisture Ranges for GMM Type Evaluation**
A13](#proposed-change-to-publication-14---assigning-sample-data-to-moisture-ranges-for-gmm-type-evaluation)

[**13.** **Report on OIML TC 17/SC 1 IR59 "Moisture Meters for Cereal
Grains and Oilseeds"**
A14](#report-on-oiml-tc-17sc-1-ir59-moisture-meters-for-cereal-grains-and-oilseeds)

[**14.** **Report on OIML TC 5/SC 2 Document D-SW, "General Requirements
for Software Controlled Measuring Devices"**
A15](#report-on-oiml-tc-5sc-2-document-d-sw-general-requirements-for-software-controlled-measuring-devices)

[**15.** **Report on OIML TC 17/SC 8 Protein Draft Recommendation**
A16](#report-on-oiml-tc-17sc-8-protein-draft-recommendation)

[**16.** **Naming Conventions for Near-Infrared Analyzer Calibrations**
A16](#naming-conventions-for-near-infrared-analyzer-calibrations)

[**17.** **Time and Place for Next Meeting**
A19](#time-and-place-for-next-meeting)

###### 

###### 1. Report on GIPSA/NIST Interagency Agreement -- Fee Increase

The Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards Administration (GIPSA) and
the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) signed an
updated Interagency Agreement in March 2005 that provides funding for
the Grain Moisture Meter On-going Calibration Program (OCP) for fiscal
years 2005 through 2009. Under the terms of the updated agreement, NIST
and GIPSA each will contribute one-third the cost of the program subject
to an annual maximum of \$26,500 each. The balance of costs is borne by
manufacturers and depends on the number of meter models in the NTEP
\"pool\" according to the fee schedule shown below. Implementation of
this fee schedule became effective at the start of FY2005
(October 1, 2004). The fee schedule shown below was developed about two
years ago using a modest estimate of likely increases in GIPSA\'s costs.
Dr. Richard Pierce, GIPSA, reported that GIPSA\'s hourly rate for NTEP
evaluations has risen to \$83.20 and the fee for air oven moisture
determinations has increased to \$13.00 each. In spite of these
increases, the OCP Fee Schedule is expected to remain as shown below
through FY 2009.

+--------+------+------+-------+------+------+-------------+-------+
| **NTEP |      |      |       |      |      |             |       |
| On     |      |      |       |      |      |             |       |
| -going |      |      |       |      |      |             |       |
| Calib  |      |      |       |      |      |             |       |
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| Fiscal |      |      |       |      |      |             |       |
| Years  |      |      |       |      |      |             |       |
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| 2009** |      |      |       |      |      |             |       |
+========+======+======+=======+======+======+=============+=======+
| *      | **(  | **(  | **    | *    |      |             |       |
| *(1)** | 2)** | 3)** | (4)** | *Fun |      |             |       |
|        |      |      |       | ding |      |             |       |
| *      | **Me | **   | **    | Cont |      |             |       |
| *Total | ters | Cost | Total | ribu |      |             |       |
| Me     | in   | per  | Pr    | tion |      |             |       |
| ters** | NTEP | NTEP | ogram | from |      |             |       |
|        | Po   | Pool | C     | Pa   |      |             |       |
| **(inc | ol** | Met  | ost** | rtic |      |             |       |
| luding |      | er** |       | ipan |      |             |       |
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+--------+------+------+-------+------+------+-------------+-------+
|        |      |      |       | **(  | **(  | **(7)**     | **    |
|        |      |      |       | 5)** | 6)** |             | (8)** |
|        |      |      |       |      |      | **Manu      |       |
|        |      |      |       | **NI | *    | facturers** | *     |
|        |      |      |       | ST** | *GIP |             | *Cost |
|        |      |      |       |      | SA** | **(total    | per   |
|        |      |      |       |      |      | funding     | Meter |
|        |      |      |       |      |      | from        | T     |
|        |      |      |       |      |      | mfg\'s)**   | ype** |
+--------+------+------+-------+------+------+-------------+-------+
| 2      | 1    | \$19 | \$1   | \$6  | \$6  | \$6,625     | \$    |
|        |      | ,875 | 9,875 | ,625 | ,625 |             | 3,315 |
+--------+------+------+-------+------+------+-------------+-------+
| 3      | 2    | 19   | 3     | 13   | 13   | 13,250      | 4,415 |
|        |      | ,875 | 9,750 | ,250 | ,250 |             |       |
+--------+------+------+-------+------+------+-------------+-------+
| 4      | 3    | 19   | 5     | 19   | 19   | 19,875      | 4,970 |
|        |      | ,875 | 9,625 | ,875 | ,875 |             |       |
+--------+------+------+-------+------+------+-------------+-------+
| 5      | 4    | 19   | 7     | 26   | 26   | 26,500      | 5,300 |
|        |      | ,875 | 9,500 | ,500 | ,500 |             |       |
+--------+------+------+-------+------+------+-------------+-------+
| 6      | 5    | 19   | 9     | 26   | 26   | 46,375      | 7,730 |
|        |      | ,875 | 9,375 | ,500 | ,500 |             |       |
+--------+------+------+-------+------+------+-------------+-------+
| 7      | 6    | 19   | 11    | 26   | 26   | 66,250      | 9,465 |
|        |      | ,875 | 9,250 | ,500 | ,500 |             |       |
+--------+------+------+-------+------+------+-------------+-------+
| 8      | 7    | 19   | 13    | 26   | 26   | 86,125      | 1     |
|        |      | ,875 | 9,125 | ,500 | ,500 |             | 0,765 |
+--------+------+------+-------+------+------+-------------+-------+
| 9      | 8    | 19   | 15    | 26   | 26   | 106,000     | 1     |
|        |      | ,875 | 9,000 | ,500 | ,500 |             | 1,775 |
+--------+------+------+-------+------+------+-------------+-------+

###### 2. Report on the 2005 NCWM Interim and Annual Meetings

The Interim Meeting of the 90^th^ National Conference on Weights and
Measures (NCWM) was held January 23 ‑ 26, 2005, in Santa Monica,
California. At that meeting, the NTEP Board of Directors accepted the
Sector\'s recommendation to merge the Grain Moisture Meter Sector and
the Near-Infrared Grain Analyzer Sector into a new Sector to be called
the Grain Analyzer Sector. The NTEP Committee accepted the Sector\'s
recommended amendments and changes to the 2004 Edition of the Grain
Moisture Meter chapter of Publication 14. These changes appear in the
2005 Edition of NCWM Publication 14. For additional background refer to
*Committee Reports for the 90^th^ Annual Meeting,* NCWM Publication 16,
April 2005.

+-------------------+------------------------------------------+-------+
| **Amendments and  |                                          |       |
| Changes to the    |                                          |       |
| 2004 Edition of   |                                          |       |
| the Grain         |                                          |       |
| Moisture Meter    |                                          |       |
| Chapter of        |                                          |       |
| Publication 14**  |                                          |       |
+===================+==========================================+=======+
| **Section         | **Amendment/Change**                     | **P   |
| Number**          |                                          | age** |
+-------------------+------------------------------------------+-------+
| Section IV.       | Add Item c. to establish an overall      | GMM-5 |
| Tolerances for    | calibration bias requirement based on up | th    |
| Calibration       | to three years of available data. Change | rough |
| Performance       | wording in paragraph preceding Item a.   |       |
|                   | and in paragraph following Item c. to    | GMM-6 |
|                   | reflect addition of Item c.              |       |
+-------------------+------------------------------------------+-------+
| Section VII.B.    | Change the Minimum Test Weight per       | G     |
| Accuracy,         | Bushel Ranges in the table in §VII.B. to | MM-11 |
| Precision, and    | facilitate selection of test-set         |       |
| Reproducibility   | samples.                                 |       |
+-------------------+------------------------------------------+-------+
| Section VII.B.    | Change tolerances for repeatability      | G     |
| Accuracy,         | (precision) for corn and oats to more    | MM-13 |
| Precision, and    | realistic value.                         |       |
| Reproducibility   |                                          |       |
+-------------------+------------------------------------------+-------+

The 90^th^ Annual Meeting of the NCWM was held July 10 - 14, 2005, in
Orlando, Florida. No Grain Moisture Meter (GMM) or Near-Infrared (NIR)
Grain Analyzer items appeared in the Specifications and Tolerances (S&T)
Committee Interim Report for consideration by the NCWM at the 2005
Annual Meeting.

Steve Patoray, NTEP Director, expressed concern about declining
attendance at the NCWM Interim and Annual Meetings. He encouraged Sector
members to attend future meetings. At least one state weights and
measures representative related that a lack of state funds (and
withdrawal of NCWM travel support) had severely limited out-of-state
travel to meetings.

Steve reported that an electronic version of NCWM Publication 14 is now
available in Adobe Acrobat PDF format on compact disk (CD). Single CDs
are priced at \$135 plus postage and handling. Because of copyright
issues, the PDF file is locked so it is not possible to print a hard
copy of the document. It is possible, however, to add comments and
highlight text. All four sections of Publication 14 are included on the
CD. Order forms can be found on the updated NCWM website,
<http://www.ncwm.net/>. Search capabilities for NTEP certificates have
been greatly improved on the updated site. Steve cautioned that users
must delete existing \"bookmarks\" to the old certificate database
search page. The new certificate database cannot be reached using the
old \"bookmarks.\" The new database can be accessed easily from the new
home page.

Steve briefed the Sector on the Verification Conformity Assessment
Program (VCAP) under development for weighing devices or components of
weighing devices. Initial verification will not repeat NTEP testing, but
will involve field checking of model numbers and markings and will
include some general testing to verify that the devices meet type.
Additionally, there will be a third-party assessment of the
manufacturer\'s quality system. The manufacturer must have a sampling
plan and documented evidence to show that it is being used. The
manufacturer must also comply with a sub-set of ISO/IEC 17025,
***General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration
laboratories***, demonstrating that all the factors that may contribute
to errors in the calibration process have been taken into account.

###### 3. Report on NTEP Type Evaluations and OCP (Phase II) Testing

Number range CHAPTERCathy Brenner, GIPSA, the NTEP Participating
Laboratory for Grain Analyzers, reported on NTEP Type Evaluation
activity. In addition to regular grain moisture meter calibration
updates, evaluations are currently underway for three additional
devices: one for test weight per bushel (an add-on to a currently
approved grain moisture meter); one new grain moisture meter with test
weight capability; and one new NIR grain analyzer for miscellaneous
constituents including moisture. Cathy also reported that the following
devices would be enrolled in the OCP (Phase II) for the 2005 harvest:

\[Note: Models listed on a single line are considered to be of the same
\"type.\"\]

DICKEY-john Corporation GAC2000, GAC2100, GAC2100a, GAC2100b

Foss North America Infratec 1241

Foss North America Infratec 1227, Infratec 1229

Seedburo Equipment Company 1200A

The Steinlite Corporation SL95

###### 4. Proposed Change to NCWM Publication 14 -- Bias Tolerances for Test Weight per Bushel

**Background:** The Grain Moisture Meter (GMM) Chapter of Publication 14
calls for testing the automatic test weight per bushel (TW) measuring
feature of GMMs for accuracy, repeatability (precision), and
reproducibility using 12 selected samples of each grain type (for which
the meter has a pending or higher moisture calibration). The two tests
for accuracy are bias (meter versus the standard reference method) and
the Standard Deviation of the Differences (SDD) between the meter and
the standard reference method. Publication 14 states that, \"The
manufacturer may adjust the calibration bias to compensate for
differences from the type evaluation laboratory in reference methods or
sample sets.\"

Recent NTEP tests revealed that the results of the bias test, which uses
only 12 selected samples, are sample set dependent. The following table
illustrates this dependence. No changes were made to the meters between
the tests using Sample Set 1 and Sample Set 2. The table also shows how
those same meters compare against the most recent three crop years of
Phase II test weight (TW) data.

+-----------+------+-----------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
|           |      | **Test    |        |        |        |        |
|           |      | Weight    |        |        |        |        |
|           |      | per       |        |        |        |        |
|           |      | Bushel    |        |        |        |        |
|           |      | Bias**    |        |        |        |        |
+===========+======+===========+========+========+========+========+
| **Grain   | **G  | **Based   | **     |        | **     |        |
| Type**    | MM** | on Phase  | Sample |        | Sample |        |
|           |      | II**      | Set    |        | Set    |        |
|           | *    |           | 1**    |        | 2**    |        |
|           | *Mod | **TW      |        |        |        |        |
|           | el** | Data**    |        |        |        |        |
|           |      |           |        |        |        |        |
|           |      | **(3      |        |        |        |        |
|           |      | crop      |        |        |        |        |
|           |      | -years)** |        |        |        |        |
+-----------+------+-----------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
|           |      |           | *      | *      | *      | *      |
|           |      |           | *Meter | *Meter | *Meter | *Meter |
|           |      |           | "A"**  | "B"**  | "A"**  | "B"**  |
+-----------+------+-----------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Corn      | 1    | --0.20    | --0.02 | +0.01  | --0.36 | --0.24 |
+-----------+------+-----------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
|           | 2    | +0.09     | +0.79  | +0.13  | +0.82  | +0.32  |
+-----------+------+-----------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Oats      | 1    | --0.27    | --0.06 | +0.04  | --0.29 | --0.24 |
+-----------+------+-----------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
|           | 2    | --0.14    | --0.04 | +0.03  | --0.14 | --0.16 |
+-----------+------+-----------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Six-Row   | 1    | --0.21    | --0.01 | --0.05 | --0.01 | --0.02 |
| Barley    |      |           |        |        |        |        |
+-----------+------+-----------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Sunflower | 1    | --0.10    | --0.02 | --0.09 | +0.10  | +0.13  |
+-----------+------+-----------+--------+--------+--------+--------+

Because of the above-observed differences, the NTEP Lab did not list
specific bias terms on the Certificate of Conformance (CC) for
instruments recently evaluated for TW. Instead, the CC simply indicates
that the meter is approved for Test Weight per Bushel measurements.

**Discussion:** The NTEP Lab proposed eliminating the bias tolerance
requirement for test weight per bushel from the accuracy tests of the
GMM Chapter of Publication 14. The test would still be conducted, and TW
bias results would be provided to the manufacturer as is currently done
with NIR grain analyzer protein and oil bias results.

Dr. Charles Hurburgh, Iowa State University, pointed out that based on
data taken on only 12 samples, the bias differences between Sample
Set \"1\" and Sample Set \"2\" did not appear to be statistically
significant and asked if this might be a reproducibility issue. For
these tests, Publication 14 specifies that samples will be dropped three
times through each of two meters. He asked if more than three drops
might be needed. He noted also that for corn there was an unusually
large difference in biases between Meters \"A\" and \"B\" of Model 2 for
both sets of samples. He suggested that the Sector consider adding a
requirement to Publication 14 to specify that the difference in bias
between the two instruments submitted for evaluation must not exceed the
individual instrument tolerances for bias.

Dr. Richard Pierce, GIPSA, explained that there is a difference between
the sample sets used for Phase I moisture evaluations and Phase I Test
Weight per Bushel (TW) evaluations. Sample sets for moisture evaluations
are carefully pre-screened. As a result, they have produced very similar
results from year to year, although the individual grain samples that
comprise a set vary from year to year. Conversely, the process for
selecting samples for TW evaluations is somewhat random (except for
moisture distribution criteria and the requirement that samples
represent a distribution of TW that minimizes the correlation between TW
and moisture). There is no reason to expect two different sets of TW
samples to agree, and there is no way to determine if one set is better
than another. Consequently, bias data obtained using a TW sample set is
not suitable for determining what adjustment should be applied to
minimize bias error on a large population of samples.

One Sector member asked if there might be a better way to pre-select TW
samples to obtain a more reproducible sample set. Dr. Pierce replied
that pre-screening is very difficult. Adding more criteria to the
selection of TW samples will make sample selection even more difficult.
The fact that in many years very low TW samples are not available
further contributes to this difficulty.

Sean Bauer, Steinlite Corporation, mentioning that TW can change with
time, asked if there was a significant time interval between
determination of TW by the standard kettle method and the measurement of
TW on the meters. Cathy Brenner, GIPSA, stated that these tests were
conducted on either the same day or the next day. She added that
operator uniformity had been verified and that data obtained by check
test operators had been compared with data taken on the same samples for
Phase II tests. It was determined that the procedures used did not
contribute to the observed differences between the two TW test sets.

Jack Barber, Co-Technical Advisor to the Sector, expressed concern about
not listing grain-dependent bias adjustment coefficients on the CC. He
pointed out that NIST Handbook 44, Section 5.56.(a) Grain Moisture
Meters Code, stipulates:

> **S.2.4.3. Calibration Transfer** - *The instrument hardware/software
> design and calibration procedures shall permit calibration development
> and the transfer of calibrations between instruments of like models
> without requiring user slope or bias adjustments.*

This requirement applies to both moisture and TW calibrations.
\[*Editor\'s note:* For further background on the Sector\'s original
intent regarding calibration transfer between grain moisture meters of
like type, see Agenda Item 9 in the Grain Moisture Meter Sector March
1997 Meeting Summary.\] In devices where grain-dependent TW calibration
coefficients (including bias adjustment coefficients) are imbedded in
the CC listing of grain moisture calibration coefficients, there is no
problem. Any change in coefficients affecting TW will require a change
in the moisture calibration and an amendment to the CC. The concern is
with devices that do not treat a grain-dependent TW bias adjustment
coefficient as part of the moisture calibration. In that case, unless
grain-dependent bias adjustment coefficients are listed on the CC, there
is no way for field inspectors to know if the most recent adjustment
coefficients are being used for test weight. The Sector agreed that if
the bias adjustment term is not part of the moisture calibration
coefficients then it must be listed on the certificate.

The Sector was in general agreement that TW data from the OCP (Phase II)
was the best measure of how closely a meter is biased to the standard
quart kettle method. In response to a question of whether Phase II TW
data for corn for the entire moisture range should be used or only data
for a restricted (and lower) moisture range, Dr. Pierce replied that TW
data above 20 % moisture would not be used.

The proposed use of Phase II TW data raised several questions:

1.  What grain-dependent bias correction coefficient should be specified
    before the meter has been in the OCP for at least one year?

2.  Should a TW calibration that has not been verified in the OCP be
    classified as \"pending?\"

3.  Should the most recent three years of available data be used to
    determine if a bias adjustment is necessary? If so, what tolerance
    should be applied?

In the ensuing discussion, the Sector agreed that the manufacturer
should specify the grain-dependent bias correction coefficients to be
used initially, provided the devices could pass Phase I tests using
those coefficients. Although no vote was taken, there was not
enthusiastic support for classifying the initial TW calibration as
\"pending,\" and no one suggested what tolerance should be applied after
the device had been in the OCP for a year or more.

**Conclusion:** The Co-Technical Advisor was requested to develop
suggested wording for changes to Publication 14 to reflect the
following:

1.  The Bias test for TW Accuracy will be retained.

2.  Data from the Phase II On-going Calibration Review Program may be
    used at the manufacturer\'s discretion to support a grain-specific
    TW bias-adjustment change in a TW calibration.

3.  A new Phase I evaluation is NOT required for a grain-specific TW
    bias-adjustment change in a TW calibration supported by Phase II
    data.

4.  Any change in a grain-specific TW calibration (including changes in
    grain-specific bias adjustments) must be reflected on the CC in a
    manner obvious to field inspectors.

5.  The Bias results for TW accuracy for each of the two instruments of
    like-type submitted for evaluation must agree with each other by the
    same tolerance that they must agree with the reference method.

If possible, the proposed changes will be submitted to the Sector by
letter ballot for approval in time to forward the item to the NTEP
Committee for consideration at the NCWM Interim Meeting in January 2006.

# 

###### 5. Comparative NTEP On-going Calibration Program (OCP) Performance Data

**Source:** Seedburo Equipment Company

**Background:** At the Sector\'s August 2004 meeting, Dr. Richard
Pierce, GIPSA (the NTEP Laboratory), presented graphical data showing
the comparative performance of all NTEP meter types vs. the air oven.
These data were based on the last three crop years (2001 - 2003) using
calibrations updated for use during the 2004 harvest season. Because of
the proprietary nature of OCP data, individual meters (including the
Official Meter) were not identified by model or by manufacturer. There
were lengthy discussions on these results, speculation about which
instruments were which, and questions of whether calibration
verification analysis was actually being conducted by some
manufacturers. Some comments suggested that a meter manufacturer might
not be aware of their relative position based on these comparisons.
Examination of the comparative performance data led the Sector to
recommend changes to the GMM Chapter of Publication 14 to set a limit on
average calibration bias (with respect to air oven) to improve alignment
between meter types.

**Recommendation:** To assist manufacturers in improving NTEP grain
calibrations and to achieve better uniformity between meter types, the
sector should annually review comparative OCP performance data
identifying the USDA-GIPSA Official Meter and containing average bias
data for each meter type on each grain.

**Discussion:** Some meter manufacturers have since expressed concern
that the Official Meter was not identified in the presentation of
comparative performance data. Even though the air oven is the standard
reference against which NTEP meter performance is measured in the OCP,
the Official Meter is the *de facto* standard for the grain trade. Other
manufacturers want to know how their meters compare with the Official
Meter.

Regular review of comparative OCP performance data by the Sector has
definite advantages:

-   Calibration performance problems not addressed by existing
    requirements are exposed.

-   Manufacturers can see how their instruments compare with others.

To be of greatest value to manufacturers, the comparative OCP
performance data must identify the Official Meter and list the average
bias for each meter type on each grain. Accuracy of the Official Meter
(average differences between the GAC 2100 and Air Oven as percent
moisture) based on the U.S. nationwide sample set, 3 years\' data, and
most recent review, is already being published annually by USDA
GIPSA/FGIS in Directive 9180.61. This is the OCP performance data for
the Official Meter, so there should be no proprietary/confidentiality
issues regarding identifying the Official Meter in the presentation of
comparative OCP performance data.

**Conclusion:** The Sector agreed that the proposed comparative
performance data should be available for annual review by the Sector. In
the event that the Sector does not hold a formal meeting in any year,
the data for that period can be distributed by e-mail for review. Note:
The OCP data presented in Agenda Item 6 for 2002 - 2004 does
specifically identify the Official Meter.

###### 6. Review of On-going Calibration Program (Phase II) Performance Data

**Background:** This item was included on the Sector's agenda to provide
information to the sector on the OCP meter performance data with
calibrations updated for the 2005 grain season. Cathy Brenner of GIPSA,
the NTEP Participating Laboratory for Grain Analyzers, presented data
showing the performance of NTEP meters compared to the air oven. These
data are based on the last three crop years (2002 - 2004) using
calibrations updated for use during the 2005 harvest season. The
Official Meter is the only meter specifically identified. The numerical
identifiers were assigned randomly to the remaining meters except for
sunflowers where, because only three devices are approved, the remaining
meters are identified by the letters A and B. Meter 1 is the same
instrument for all grains, etc. The moisture range covered by these
graphs is the same moisture range listed on USDA GIPSA/FGIS in
Directive 9180.61. As an example of the data presented, the graph for
corn is shown below. The number in parentheses following the meter
identification in the box beneath the graph indicates the average bias
for that meter across the full moisture range represented by the graph.
A PDF file with graphs of all NTEP grains is available from Co-Technical
Advisor, Jack Barber. Send requests to <jbarber@motion.net>.

###### 7. Effective Dates for NTEP and GIPSA Calibration Changes

**Background:** Grain Industry representatives have repeatedly stressed
the importance of keeping NTEP calibration changes synchronized with
GIPSA calibration changes. In the past, calibration changes for the
Official Moisture Meter were made on a staggered schedule typically
between May 1 and August 1, with dates chosen to coincide with the time
at which stocks would be at their lowest level to minimize economic
impact. Several years ago GIPSA reduced the number of dates for changing
calibrations to two: May 1 for the NTEP grains wheat, barley, sorghum,
rice, and oats; and August 1 for NTEP grains corn, soybeans, and
sunflowers. These dates represent a compromise between making
calibrations available prior to harvest and ensuring that grain stocks
will be at their lowest levels. The present timeline for NTEP Phase II
activities lists July 1 as the latest date for re-issuing the annual CC.
However, because a July 1 date would miss the heat harvest in many
states, the CC for the Official Moisture Meter is now re-issued no later
than May 1 for all NTEP grain calibrations. The CC notes the effective
dates for the calibrations to indicate when they will be put into use in
the official system.

When this issue was discussed at the Sector\'s March 1998 meeting, one
weights and measures representative wondered how to handle meter
inspections performed in July, asking which calibration should be used,
the one effective August 1 or the existing one. Opinions were divided on
the best way to handle this situation. In one state, old calibrations
may be used until the effective date of the new calibration, after which
the device is re-inspected to verify that the new calibration has been
installed. Others felt that this method of enforcement was not
realistic, because it could result in requiring two or more trips per
year to the majority of meters in their jurisdictions. They favored
having the user install the new calibration at time of inspection. A
manufacturing representative pointed out that the only purpose of
specifying \"effective dates\" on a CC was to match the dates on which
the new calibrations would be used in the official system. He suggested
that W&M inspectors tell the user that the new calibration must be
installed on the effective date if they want their meter to be in closer
agreement with the Official Meter. It was recognized that the use of
effective dates wasn\'t a new concept. Prior to the NTEP program,
manufacturers had revised calibrations at various dates, sometimes
without much warning, and often after a significant number of meters had
already been inspected for the current season. States with inspection
programs had already figured out how to deal with this situation. At
that time, the Sector decided that the details of enforcement should be
left to each state to decide based on their individual needs.

The issue of CCs showing only the current calibration details for
calibrations with delayed (August 1) effective dates (when used on
Official Meters) has come up again, this time in the case of
cross-utilized meters. Under GIPSA\'s cross-utilization program,
elevator or official agency-owned instruments can be \"cross-utilized\"
between official inspection and commercial applications. Problems have
arisen when such meters fail state inspections but fully comply with
GIPSA directives and requirements. In April, an Illinois weights and
measures inspector checked, and rejected, an official agency meter. The
inspector correctly used the most recent CC that had been re-issued in
February to reflect the addition of test weight per bushel testing
features. Although the moisture measurement calibration constants
remained the same as on the previous version of the CC, constants
relating to Test Weight had been revised. The official agency meter
contained the constants from the previous certificate, matching the
constants of the then current GIPSA Program Directive. Although this
situation was unique arising from the addition of NTEP approval for test
weight and a February CC revision, there is still a problem when there
is a difference between the issue date of a CC and the implementation
dates for calibration changes shown on the CC. For example, this year
the new CC (issued prior to May 1, 2005) for the Official Meter listed
constants for soybeans that were not scheduled for implementation until
August. The soybean calibration constants shown on the 2005 CC did not
agree with those shown on GIPSA Program Directive 9180.61 (dated
May 1, 2005) until GIPSA reissued the Program Directive with the new
soybean constants on August 1, 2005.

**Recommendation:** The CC for the Official Meter is issued on May 1,
but GIPSA introduces changes (if required) in the official system on two
different dates: May 1 (for all grains except corn, soybeans, and
sorghum) and August 1 for corn, soybeans, and sorghum. Unnecessary
rejections of cross-utilized meters could be avoided if state inspectors
retained a copy of the previous CC that lists the calibration constants
for corn, soybean, and sorghum approved for use prior to August 1. To
eliminate the burden of having to retain copies of old certificates and
the possibility of using an old certificate by mistake, the NTEP
Laboratory proposed an addition to the certificate showing the constants
from the previous, superseded certificate for any grains with an
implementation date later than May 1 (corn, soybean, and sorghum). Rich
Pierce, GIPSA, commented that the FGIS Technical Services Division had
proposed that all changes to the official system affecting NTEP grains
be complete by May 1, so that calibration changes for any NTEP grain on
the Official Meter are issued at the same time the CC is issued for the
Official Meter.

> **Conclusion:** The Sector rejected the proposal. Weights and Measures
> representatives were of the opinion that this was not a big issue in
> practice, and that it may be a training issue.

###### 8. \"All-Class\" Moisture Calibrations

**Background:** The GMM type evaluation program is currently structured
to deal with individual class calibrations for moisture. The NIR Grain
Analyzer program allows for either individual class calibrations or
\"all-class\" calibrations for constituents other than moisture. One
currently certified GMM uses an \"all-class\" barley calibration that is
listed separately on the certificate under two-row barley and six-row
barley with different approved and pending moisture ranges for each of
those classes. Two other instruments currently certified for grain
moisture list the barleys, rough rices, and wheats separately on the
certificate and have the meters set up with individual class
calibrations. These two meters have a single equation and bias term for
all classes of barley; another equation and bias term for all classes of
rough rice; and a third equation for all classes of wheat with separate
bias terms for all soft classes, all hard classes, and durum.

A grain moisture meter currently being evaluated has a single wheat
calibration (excluding durum), which may be called an "all type"
calibration because the calibration covers something other than all the
grains in a class, single rice, and single barley calibration with a
common equation and separate bias terms for each grouping. Another
instrument being evaluated uses a single calibration and bias term for
wheat (excluding durum).

**Recommendation:** Cathy Brenner, GIPSA (the NTEP Participating
Laboratory for Grain Analyzers), asked the Sector to consider the
following questions regarding the evaluation of grain analyzers using
\"all-class\" or combined-grain moisture equations:

-   How should such devices be evaluated?

-   What should be placed on the certificate for approved and pending
    moisture ranges?

For type evaluation purposes, she suggested treating \"all-class\"
moisture calibrations in a manner similar to the way \"all-class\"
calibrations for other constituents are handled on NIR Grain Analyzers.
\"All-class\" moisture calibrations would have to meet the accuracy,
precision, and reproducibility requirements for the test sets of each
included class in addition to meeting the \"all-class\" accuracy
requirement when the data from all the included classes is pooled. For
example in the case of an \"all-class\" wheat moisture calibration
covering 5 classes of wheat, the basic 6 % moisture range for evaluating
a hard white wheat calibration is 8 % to 14 % moisture content while the
basic 6 % range for evaluating calibrations for the other classes of
Wheat is 10 % to 16 %. Thus, an \"all-class\" Wheat calibration would be
tested over an 8 % moisture range of 8 % to 16 % rather than the
standard 6 % range.

The "approved" moisture range for an \"all-class\" moisture calibration
would cover the range from the absolute lower to the absolute upper 2 %
moisture interval for which the meter meets individual class tolerances.
If an individual class does not have samples available in a given 2 %
moisture interval to meet the approved tolerances, the meter must meet
the pending tolerances in order for that moisture interval to be listed
as "approved" on the certificate.

The "pending" moisture range for an \"all-class\" moisture calibration
would cover the ranges from the absolute lower to the absolute upper 2 %
moisture interval for which the meter meets the individual class
tolerances. If an individual class does not meet either the approved or
pending tolerances in a given 2 % moisture interval, then the next lower
or upper moisture interval for which the meter meets either the
"approved" or "pending" tolerances for each individual class is listed
as the "pending" moisture range on the certificate.

Rich Pierce, GIPSA, reminded the Sector that Phase I testing was
originally intended to evaluate basic meter capability -- to check
permanence, accuracy, repeatability and reproducibility. Soybeans, hard
red winter wheat (HRWW), and Corn were chosen as representative test
media to demonstrate basic meter capability. These three grains could
still be used to evaluate devices having an \"all-class\" or
\"all-wheat\" calibration. NCWM Publication 14 stipulates that grains
other than corn, soybeans, and HRWW will be checked for calibration bias
before they can be listed on the CC. This implies that grains in an
\"all-class\" or \"all-wheat\" calibration would be individually checked
for bias against air oven prior to being listed on an original CC.

**Discussion:** The issue of \"pending\" and \"approved\" ranges for
\"all-class\" or \"all-type\" calibrations led to a lengthy discussion.
The Sector struggled with how to handle cases where Phase II data
resulted in different approved or pending ranges on the individual grain
types included in an \"all-class\" or \"all-type\" calibration. What
range should appear on the CC? Again, the general opinion was that
ranges should not be reduced due to lack of data. If one class of Wheat
had insufficient samples in a 2 % interval to support a \"pending\"
rating for that interval while another Wheat class had samples
supporting a \"pending\" rating for the same 2 % interval, it seemed
logical to allow the interval to have a \"pending\" rating in the
\"all-class\" or \"all-type\" calibration. One member reasoned that the
2 % interval with insufficient Phase II samples to support a \"pending\"
rating was also unlikely to see many market samples in that moisture
interval.

In a related issue, Rich Pierce mentioned that the NTEP Laboratory is
having problems increasing and decreasing ranges of the meter depending
on the data available in the most recent three-year period. Most Sector
members agreed that it didn\'t seem reasonable to reduce a range solely
because data previously used to justify the range classification had to
be dropped from the most recent 3-year period.

**Conclusion:** A final decision on this issue was postponed until
specific wording for Publication 14 could be developed to address the
handling of cases where Phase II data resulted in different approved or
pending ranges on the individual grain types included in an
\"all-class\" or \"all-type\" calibration. The Sector agreed that
existing Phase I test methodology was adequate for \"all-class\" and
\"all-type\" calibrations. Phase I testing will be performed only with
corn, soybeans, and HRWW. If an \"all-wheat\" (except durum) calibration
is submitted, HRWW will be used for the Phase I tests. Until one or more
years of Phase II data are available, grains other than corn, soybeans,
and HRWW will be checked for calibration bias before they are listed on
the CC.

Diane Lee, NIST, Co-Technical Advisor to the Sector, agreed to send
manufacturers a request for additional suggestions/comments on this
issue. Comments are due by the end of October. Co-Technical Advisor,
Jack Barber, will consider these comments in developing wording for
changes to NCWM Publication 14. A letter ballot on the final wording is
to be circulated in time to be considered by the NTEP Committee at the
NCWM Interim Meeting in January 2006.

######  

###### 9. Editorial Correction to GMM Chapter of Publication 14 -- Table in Appendix D

**Background:** At its August 2003 meeting the GMM Sector recommended
changing the hard white wheat moisture range from "10 % to 16 %" to
"8 % to 14 %" in the table **Moisture Ranges and Tolerances for Sample
Temperature Sensitivity** in Appendix D of the 2003 Edition of the GMM
Chapter of Publication 14. The Sector also noted that missing quotation
marks needed to be added in the table's heading and that medium grain
rough rice with a moisture range of 10 % to 16 % and tolerance limit of
0.45 (as approved at the Sector\'s September 1997 meeting) needed to be
added to the table; this entry to the table was inadvertently omitted
from the 2001 and 2002 editions of Publication 14.

The 2004 Edition of the GMM Chapter of Publication 14 incorporated the
following changes to the Table in Appendix D:

-   The missing quotation marks were added to the table heading in
    Appendix D

-   The hard white wheat moisture range in the table was changed to
    \"8 % to 14 %\".

-   Medium grain rough rice with a moisture range of 10 % to 16 % and
    tolerance limit of 0.45 was added to the table.

However, the row for long grain rough rice was mistakenly deleted from
the table. This error was addressed at the Sector\'s August 2004 meeting
and the Sector was advised that because this was an editorial error, it
could be corrected without making the issue a formal Agenda Item.
Unfortunately, the error was not corrected in the 2005 Edition of the
GMM Chapter of Publication 14.

**Recommendation:** Correct the **Moisture Ranges and Tolerances for
Sample Temperature Sensitivity** Table on page 43 of Appendix D of the
2005 Edition of the GMM Chapter of Publication 14 by inserting a row for
grain type long grain rough rice (with Moisture Range 10 % to 16 % and
Tolerance Limit 0.45) between the rows for oats and medium grain rough
rice.

**Conclusion:** The Sector agreed unanimously to the proposed correction
as shown in the following table.

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| []{#Tabl              |                       |                       |
| e_from_GMM_Appendix_D |                       |                       |
| .anchor}Moisture      |                       |                       |
| Ranges and Tolerance  |                       |                       |
| for Sample            |                       |                       |
| Temperature           |                       |                       |
| Sensitivity           |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| (for the \"Other 12\" |                       |                       |
| NTEP Grains)          |                       |                       |
+=======================+=======================+=======================+
| Grain Type            | Moisture Range        | Tolerance Limit       |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | for Test              | (Bias at Temperature  |
|                       |                       | Extremes)             |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Durum Wheat           | 10 % to 16 %          | 0.35                  |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Soft White Wheat      | 10 % to 16 %          | 0.35                  |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Hard Red Spring Wheat | 10 % to 16 %          | 0.35                  |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Soft Red Winter Wheat | 10 % to 16 %          | 0.35                  |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Hard White Wheat      | 8 % to 14 %           | 0.35                  |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Sunflower seed (Oil)  | 6 % to 12 %           | 0.45                  |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Grain Sorghum         | 10 % to 16 %          | 0.45                  |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Two-rowed Barley      | 10 % to 16 %          | 0.35                  |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Six-rowed Barley      | 10 % to 16 %          | 0.45                  |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Oats                  | 10 % to 16 %          | 0.45                  |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Long Grain Rough Rice | 10 % to 16 %          | 0.45                  |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Medium Grain Rough    | 10 % to 16 %          | 0.45                  |
| Rice                  |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

###### 10. Evaluating GMM Moisture Accuracy as a Continuous Function across the Entire Moisture Range

**Source:** Charles R. Hurburgh, Jr., Iowa State University

**Background/Discussion:** Section III of the GMM Chapter of NCWM
Publication 14 calls for testing device accuracy over a 6 % moisture
range using 10 samples selected from each 2 % moisture interval. The two
tests for accuracy are bias (meter versus oven) and the Standard
Deviation of the Differences (SDD) between the meter and the air oven
for each of the 2 % moisture intervals. The bias of all samples in each
2 % moisture interval of the full moisture range is also the basis for
evaluating GMM calibration performance annually using data collected as
part of the on-going national calibration program.

The evaluation of accuracy (for moisture) in two percentage point
intervals, with an independent evaluation in each interval, assumes that
the performance of a device is not continuous and can be adjusted in
each of the increments independently of the others. This is not a true
assumption, and so the individual increment evaluations, particularly in
cases where fewer than 20 samples (not enough to encompass the full 95 %
confidence interval (CI) that the tolerances are based upon) become
partially dependent on the properties of the samples in the increments.
Naturally all samples cannot be tested in all increments, so there is
automatically a nested design. Instrument performance is a continuous
function. As an alternative to the present evaluation method, data
interpretation (not the design of the lab work) could require that the
overall bias (across all samples) not be statistically significant
(p = 0.05) and that there be no significant slope (Δ error / Δ oven
moisture) across the range of data. The variability test (SDD) could
remain the same as it is now. The NIR program is essentially this way
now, because there are no ranges for the constituents. A second
alternative for consideration is to use a moving average (across ranges)
to test bias and standard deviation.

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Figure 10.1 shows typical moisture error patterns (meter minus air oven)
for three device types based on 2004 corn crop data. Figure 10.2
illustrates the continuous nature of meter performance when measured
over the full range of operation.

Dr. Hurburgh commented that the study of error functions was mostly
applicable to Phase II evaluations, but because of the small number of
samples involved in Phase I testing, the study might provide suggested
improvements for interpreting Phase I data.

**Recommendation:** The Sector was asked to review this issue and
consider making it a work project for the coming year with formation of
an *ad hoc* study group composed of interested Sector members and
non-member statistician(s).

**Conclusion**: Dr. Hurburgh volunteered to chair an *ad hoc* study
group to review the issues outlined in Agenda Items 10 and 11. He will
send a questionnaire to Sector members and interested parties to
determine who is interested in joining the group.

# 

###### 11. Prescreening Grain Samples for GMM Type Evaluation

**Source:** Charles R. Hurburgh, Jr., Iowa State University

**Background:** Grain samples used in the accuracy, precision, and
reproducibility tests of Section III. **Accuracy, Precision, and
Reproducibility Requirements** in the Grain Moisture Meter (GMM) Chapter
of *NCWM Publication 14* are selected according to the following
procedure:

> The sample set will be screened using the GIPSA official meter model
> and the air oven. Samples where the official meter model disagrees
> from the air oven by more than the Handbook 44 acceptance tolerance
> will be deleted and another sample selected to replace it. No sample
> set will be used where the standard deviation of the differences
> between the GIPSA official meter model and the air oven for the 10
> samples in a moisture interval exceed one-half the Handbook 44
> acceptance tolerance minus 0.1, (i.e., in the 12 % to 14 % interval
> for corn, the standard deviation of the differences should not exceed
> (0.4 to 0.1) = 0.3). Finally, any sample that is not within three
> standard deviations of the mean for the test meter (for either the
> 2 % or 6 % moisture interval) will be dropped before analysis of the
> data.

**Discussion:** The prescreening of samples to eliminate poor predictors
is an attempt to remove outliers in advance, so that the test lab does
not have to make judgments about outliers. The problem is that samples
prescreened on one device will likely have larger rather than smaller
variability in the device under test. Error patterns of devices, even
when accurately calibrated on average to the reference, will not be the
same on individual samples and often will be in opposite directions. The
effect is to increase the chances of outliers on the tested device and
effectively lessen the chances of the second device passing.
Multivariate NIR units are especially prone to this problem. In test
categories that have few samples (10 or less) with low tolerances, the
impact is quite large and drives calibrations to model the NTEP data
rather than the universe of samples.

The following figures illustrate this problem. Figure 11.1 shows air
oven moisture vs. meter moisture for two different device types based on
data from the 2003 corn crop covering typical market-range moistures.
Figure 11.2 shows the error patterns for the two devices, and
Figure 11.3 shows that there is no relationship between the two devices
on an individual sample error basis.

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To overcome this effect, the following options might be considered,
recognizing that there has to be a tradeoff between \"fairness\" and lab
procedure complexity:

-   Choose the test samples randomly and use statistical outlier tests
    that incorporate the variability of the reference method data as
    well as the device data.

-   Choose the special set samples (temperature stability) after the
    accuracy test so these samples can be reasonable predictors on the
    device being tested. The purpose of temperature samples is to test
    response to temperature only.

-   Choose field inspection samples based on all approved devices.

Dr. Hurburgh remarked that this is an emerging problem that will become
more acute as more instruments of different technologies are introduced
into the system.

Rich Pierce, GIPSA, reported that the present method of prescreening
samples has worked well with test set results agreeing well over time.
He said that virtually no samples can be found that will fit all
instruments. He has concerns that the topics of Agenda Items 10 and 11
are too general and wonders what impact they might have on NTEP
evaluation procedures.

**Recommendation:** The Sector is asked to review this issue and
consider making it a study item for the coming year with formation of an
*ad hoc* study group composed of interested Sector members. Because this
issue has a major effect on type evaluation, especially when alternative
technologies are involved, manufacturers are urged to seriously consider
becoming an active participant in this *ad hoc* group should the Sector
decide to form one.

**Conclusion**: Dr. Hurburgh volunteered to chair an *ad hoc* study
group to review the issues outlined in Agenda Items 10 and 11. He will
send a questionnaire to Sector members and interested parties to
determine who is interested in joining the group.

###### 12. Proposed Change to Publication 14 - Assigning Sample Data to Moisture Ranges for GMM Type Evaluation

**Source:** Charles R. Hurburgh, Jr., Iowa State University

**Background:** Many of the tests specified in the GMM chapter of NIST
Publication 14 require using a defined number of samples in each of
three 2 % moisture intervals. For ease of selection, the samples are
tested on the Official meter and are assigned to the 2 % moisture
intervals based on the Official meter\'s moisture result. It is simpler
to assign ranges in advance based on prescreening because the sample set
is defined before the test; however, assignment of sample data to
moisture ranges can be a critical item for device evaluation, in that
one sample shifted from one range to another can actually affect the
pass/fail status of the device in both ranges, depending on the
performance of the device on the other samples in the two ranges.
Assigning the samples to 2 % moisture intervals based on air oven
moisture results (or, in the case of sample temperature sensitivity
tests, based on moisture determined at room temperature by the device
under test) will reduce sample set dependence and lessen the impact of
individual sample properties resulting in a more realistic test of
device characteristics. Assigning samples to 2 % moisture intervals
based on their air oven moisture values also matches the basis on which
sample data are grouped for analysis in the Phase II On-going
Calibration Program.

**Recommendation:** Dr. Hurburgh proposed an amendment to the Grain
Moisture Meter chapter of NIST Publication 14 to specify that test
sample sets are to be selected based on air oven moisture values or, in
the case of sample temperature sensitivity tests, based on moisture
determined at room temperature by the device under test.

**Discussion:** A question was raised regarding what basis would be used
to decide which samples to discard in the event that all extra samples
were not needed. Dr. Hurburgh suggested that one possibility was to use
only the first 10 samples that fell within the range.

Rich Pierce, GIPSA, was not in favor of changing the existing laboratory
procedure. He explained that deliberately selecting samples that are
distributed across each 2 % range provides for a better test set. The
NTEP Laboratory was not eager to change a procedure that has worked well
for years. Dr. Pierce did not see a problem with what is being done
procedurally at the present time.

**Conclusion:** The Sector failed to reach a consensus on the proposed
change.

###### 13. Report on OIML TC 17/SC 1 IR59 "Moisture Meters for Cereal Grains and Oilseeds"

**Background:** This item was included on the Sector's agenda to provide
a summary of the activities of OIML TC 17/SC 1. Since June 22, 2001, a
TC 17/SC 1 work group has been meeting to review revision to OIML R 59.
The most recent meeting of the TC 17/SC 1 work group was held on
September 20 - 21, 2004, at the Laboratory National D'Essais (LNE) in
Paris, France.

**Discussion**: The most recent draft of OIML R 59 is the
3^rd^ Committee Draft of OIML R59 \"Moisture Meters for Cereal Grain"
dated April 2005. This has been submitted by the Secretariat to
participating and observing countries for review, comment, and approval
of the changes. Copies of the 3^rd^ Committee Draft of OIML R59 and the
minutes of the TC 17/SC 1 September 2004 meeting can be found on the
NIST Weights and Measures Division website at:
<http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/230/235/R59draft.htm>.

Diane Lee, NIST Weights and Measures Division, reviewed some of the
changes included in the draft and asked Sector members to forward
comments to her by September 8, 2005. She reported that concerns
relating to the temperature requirements were addressed by inserting the
following sentence into Paragraph 5.7.1.:

> If the moisture meter is not able to measure sample temperature, then
> the operating temperature range shall be defined by national
> responsible bodies.

And Paragraph 5.7.2. was modified by inserting the sentences:

> The moisture meter shall be able to take into account a temperature
> difference of at least 10 °C. If the moisture meter is not able to
> measure sample temperature, the maximum allowable temperature
> difference between the meter and the sample shall be defined by
> national responsible bodies.

To address the concerns relating to sample size requirements,
Paragraph 6.1.5. was modified to remove the explicit minimum sample size
requirements, leaving only the sentence:

> "Meters shall be designed to measure the moisture content of
> representative size grain samples."

A test section checklist has been added to the draft. It is not a
detailed \"checklist\" like the one in Publication 14.

Ms. Lee also reported that China (the Secretariat of TC 17/SC 1) has
indicated that a meeting of TC 17/SC 1 would not be held in 2005. A date
for a future meeting has not yet been set.

Steve Patoray, NTEP Director, answered Sector concerns that changes in
the 3^rd^ Committee Draft might ultimately allow approval of grain
moisture meters that did not meet current Handbook 44 requirements. Mr.
Patoray stated that these differences could be dealt with when (and if)
the United States enters into a mutual acceptance agreement (MAA) with
OIML, the EU or other body.

###### 14. Report on OIML TC 5/SC 2 Document D-SW, "General Requirements for Software Controlled Measuring Devices"

**Background:** This item was included on the Sector's agenda to provide
a summary of the activities of OIML TC 5/SC 2. In December 2004 the
Secretariats, Germany and France, for OIML TC 5/SC 2 submitted a
pre‑draft of the OIML Document "General Requirements for
Software-Controlled Measuring Instruments." The Document is intended as
guidance for technical committees when addressing software requirements
in future OIML Recommendations for software-controlled measuring
instruments.

According to the Secretariat, the pre-draft was developed based on
responses of OIML TC 5/SC 2 members to a questionnaire, the analysis of
existing OIML Recommendations and Documents, the analysis of existing
regional software requirements (including the European Measurement
Instrument Directive and U.S. Food and Drug Guidance Documents), and
ISO/IEC software standards.

Noting that Sections 7, 8, and 9 of the pre-draft document were
incomplete, Wayne Stiefel, NIST, Weights and Measures Division,
solicited comments on the pre-draft. Interested parties from the United
States were asked to review the document in terms of the general
approach being proposed and what is practical and applicable in a type
approval setting and also to provide detailed comments on specific
sections. NIST was particularly interested in comments related to the
general and specific requirements for measuring instruments in
Section 5, and the type approval examination and evaluation procedures
in Section 6. Comments were to be returned to Mr. Stiefel by
February 1, 2005, to allow NIST to prepare a collated set of comments by
February 28, 2005, for the Secretariat.

The pre-draft document prescribes in Section 5 general requirements for
measuring instruments, including:

1\. Information display;

2\. Means of fraud protection;

3\. Hardware features supporting fault detection and durability
protection; and

4\. Specific requirements for:\
a.      Design of interfaces;\
b.      Separation of software models performing functions subject to
legal control from other functions;\
c.      Display or printouts;\
d.      Storage of data and transmission via communication systems;\
e.      Compatibility of operating systems and hardware portability;\
f.      Conformity of production-line devices and software with approved
type;\
g.      Verification of software updates; and\
h.      Procedures for loading updated software and maintaining audit
trail.

In addition, the document provides in Section 6 type approval procedures
to be used in examination and evaluation of the software including the
following items:

1.  Software documentation to be supplied;

2.  A set of validation methods for software examination, which a
    Recommendation may use to specify the details of the procedure to
    assure that the instrument complies with the Recommendation.
    Software specific validation methods include: examination of the
    software documentation and specification and validation of design;
    functional testing of metrological features; functional testing of
    software features; data flow analysis; code inspection walk-through;
    and software module testing.

The pre-draft software document, the Secretariat\'s Response to
TC 5/SC 2 Member Comments, and electronic forms for submitting comments
are still available on the web at:
<http://ts.nist.gov/ts/htdocs/230/235/TC5-SC2.htm>.

**Discussion**: Diane Lee, NIST/WMD, reported that a first working draft
Recommendation is being prepared by the Secretariats to address comments
received on the outline draft. Another meeting of TC 5/SC 2 has
tentatively been scheduled for the end of 2005. Commenting on the
possible impact of the proposed Recommendation, one manufacturer stated
that his company would be opposed to the recommendation if it meant that
calibration parameters would need to be made available. Sector members
are asked to review this document, especially in terms of its possible
impact on OIML R59 \"Moisture Meters for Cereal Grain," and with
emphasis on what is practical and applicable in a type approval setting.

###### 15. Report on OIML TC 17/SC 8 Protein Draft Recommendation

**Background:** This item was included on the Sector's agenda to provide
a summary of the activities of OIML TC 17/SC 8. Australia, Secretariat
of TC 17/SC 8, developed an outline of the Recommendation on Protein
Measuring Instruments for Cereal Grain (March 2004) that was circulated
to participating nations (Australia, Brazil, Canada, Czech Republic,
Germany, Japan, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russia, and the United
States) for comments. In the United States the document was circulated
to the U.S. National Work Group (USNWG) for comments. OIML TC 17/SC 8,
charged with developing an International Recommendation (IR) for Protein
Measuring Instruments for Cereal Grain, held its first meeting
May 31 -- June 1, 2004, in Sydney, Australia. Representatives from
Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the United States attended the
meeting. Comments received from the United States and Germany were
discussed at the TC 17/SC 8 meeting in Australia. The comments for the
most part were accepted. The scope was expanded to include wheat,
barley, corn, soybeans, and rice, and changes were made to allow the
national measurement authority to determine moisture basis, reference
method, instrument monitoring process, and whether or not to test
non-indirect measuring devices.

A revised outline of the Recommendation on Protein Measuring Instruments
for Cereal Grain, incorporating the changes agreed upon at the 2004
meeting in Sydney, was distributed with the agenda for the Near-Infrared
Grain Analyzer Sector\'s August 2004 meeting for further review and
comment. The U.S. work group members provided limited comments to this
draft. The comments that were provided to the Secretariat related to
parts of the document that appeared to be in conflict with U.S.
metrological practice and procedures.

**Discussion:** A meeting of TC 17/SC 8 was hosted by PTB in Berlin,
Germany, June 27 - 28, 2005, to review the May 2005 version of the
\"Outline of the Recommendation on Protein Measuring Instruments.\"
Diane Lee, NIST/WMD, reported that the first working draft may be
available by end of September 2005. Diane will distribute the draft to
the sector members along with a request for comments when the first
working draft is available. Diane also requested that the Sector review
the tolerances in the current draft and provide comments as soon as
possible.

###### 16. Naming Conventions for Near-Infrared Analyzer Calibrations

**Background:** Both the Grain Moisture Meters Code and the
Near-Infrared Grain Analyzer Code of NIST Handbook 44 specify that a
device must be capable of displaying either calibration constants, a
unique calibration name, or a unique calibration version number. The
relevant paragraphs are shown below:

**Sec. 5.56.(a) Grain Moisture Meters**

> **S.2.4.1. Calibration Version.** - A meter must be capable of
> displaying either calibration constants, a unique calibration name, or
> a unique calibration version number for use in verifying that the
> latest version of the calibration is being used to make moisture
> content and test weight per bushel determinations.
>
> (Added 1993) (Amended 1995 and 2003)

**Sec. 5.57. Near‑Infrared Grain Analyzers**

> ***S.2.5.2. Calibration Version. ‑** An instrument must be capable of
> displaying either calibration constants, a unique calibration name, or
> a unique calibration version number for use in verifying that the
> latest version of the calibration is being used to make constituent
> determinations, and that the appropriate instrument settings have been
> made for the calibration being used.*
>
> *\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 2003\]*
>
> (Amended 2001)

Because the constituent calibrations used on near-infrared (NIR)
instruments typically consist of many multi-digit constants,
manufacturers of these devices normally elect to identify the
calibration version by means of \"a unique calibration version number.\"

Some devices currently use a combination of terms to identify the
calibration. For example, the Foss Infratec 1241 uses two levels of
calibration identification. At the most basic level, a prediction model
(PM) identifier is used for each individual constituent calibration. The
PM contains the coefficients used to actually determine constituent
content. Prediction models for various constituent calibrations are
combined to form application models (AM). AM identifiers appear on the
analyzer screen and are also the calibration identifiers used in the
audit trail. The AM identifiers may be different for each instrument
based on the customer\'s requirements (e.g., the AM may include
constituents not covered by NTEP, such as wheat gluten, or possibly an
alternate moisture basis). The PM identifiers, which may be displayed by
moving deeper into the menu system, are the same for all instruments.

Two other Foss instruments, Infratec 1227 and Infratec 1229, also make
use of AM identifiers which may be different for each instrument
depending on the specific combination of prediction models they contain.
However, the PM identifiers cannot be displayed on these two
instruments.

**Discussion/Recommendation:** GIPSA implemented the NTEP wheat protein
calibration in May and the NTEP barley calibration in July. Foss
Infratecs are being used in both the official system and the commercial
system. Anticipating that the uniqueness of AM identifiers based on user
requirements could lead to field inspection problems on cross-utilized
instruments, GIPSA met with Foss last December to discuss how \"unique
calibration version numbers\" might be listed to meet the needs of both
the NTEP program and GIPSA, with the objective being to make it obvious
that the current NTEP protein and moisture calibrations are being used.
The proposed solution would first appear on Foss Certificates of
Conformance 95-063A9 and 01-063A5.

The solution proposed by GIPSA is to list the calibrations using the
following code:

> ABYYMMxx

where AB is the grain identifier

> YY is the year the calibration is issued
>
> MM is the month the calibration is issued
>
> xx would be a \"version\" number from 00 to 99

The ABYYMM part of the calibration would be the unique identifier to
ensure that the current calibrations listed on the CC for moisture, oil,
and protein are being used. The xx would then be customer specific and
it could include constituents not covered by NTEP such as wheat gluten
or possibly an alternate moisture basis.

For example, the calibration for durum wheat protein and moisture would
be listed as WU050101. The unique identifier of the calibration would be
WU0501 to let the field inspector quickly see on any Infratec 1227,
1229, or 1241 that it has the current NTEP moisture and protein
calibrations. The 01 would be a version number that is assigned from
00 to 99 that is customer specific and it includes constituents not
covered by the NTEP such as wheat gluten or possibly an alternate
moisture basis.

The ABYYMMxx is the designation the user and field inspector would see
when they walk up to the instrument. The field inspector could go into
the instrument menu structure to see the specific moisture equation
name, protein equation name, etc., that are bundled together to make up
the ABYYMMxx calibration version on the Infratec 1241 with the xx suffix
unique to each instrument.

The Sector was asked to consider if there would be any pitfalls or
problems with using the above GIPSA proposal to list the calibrations on
the CC by the AM number, using this scheme, e.g. WU0501xx, with the note
that xx can be any number between 00 and 99.

One Sector member pointed out that the PM calibrations making up the
bundle had been approved, but not the AM bundle itself. Several members
favored using the proposed naming convention, listing only PM
identifiers on the CC for the Infratec 1241 and listing both the AM
identifier and, if possible, the included PM identifiers on the CC for
the Infratec 1227 and 1229. The Foss representative noted that the
Infratec 1227 and 1229 were NTEP approved only for moisture and had not
been available for sale for a number of years. It was also pointed out
that the AM contains metrologically significant instrument set-up data
(the number of replicates for example), so it must appear on the CC in
addition to the PM\'s.

**Conclusion:** The CC for the Infratec 1241 will list both AM
identifiers and the identifiers of all NTEP-approved PM\'s included in
each AM. The CC for the Infratec 1227 and 1229 will list only the AM
identifier (in this case called \"Calibration Version\"). For all of
these models, the AM identifier will appear in the form proposed above
with only the last two digits, shown as "xx," varying. Examples of the
listings for hard red spring wheat and corn as they appear on the CC\'s
are shown below.

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **From CC 01-063A5 (Infratec      | **From CC 95-063A9 (Infratec 1227 |
| 1241)**                           | and 1229)**                       |
+===================================+===================================+
| **Hard Red Spring Wheat**         | **Hard Red Spring Wheat**         |
|                                   |                                   |
| Designation: HRS WHEAT            | Designation: HRS WHEAT            |
|                                   |                                   |
| Application Model: WS0501xx       | Calibration Version: WS0501xx     |
|                                   |                                   |
| Moisture Prediction Model:        | Moisture Range - Approved: 8 % to |
| WBMO0024                          | 20 %                              |
|                                   |                                   |
| Moisture Range - Approved: 8 % to | Moisture Range - Pending: 6 % to  |
| 20 %                              | 24 %                              |
|                                   |                                   |
| Moisture Range - Pending: 6 % to  | Subsamples: 10                    |
| 24 %                              |                                   |
|                                   | Path Length: 18 mm                |
| Protein Prediction Model:         |                                   |
| WBPR0028                          | Slope: 1.0 for all instruments    |
|                                   |                                   |
| Native Moisture Basis: 0 %        | Intercept (Bias): Varies by       |
|                                   | instrument                        |
| Subsamples: 7 (or more)           |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| Slope: 1.0 for all instruments    |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| Intercept (Bias): Varies by       |                                   |
| instrument                        |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| **Corn**                          | **Corn**                          |
|                                   |                                   |
| Designation: CORN                 | Designation: CORN                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| Application Model: CO0501xx       | Calibration Version: CO0501xx     |
|                                   |                                   |
| Moisture Prediction Model:        | Moisture Range - Approved: 8 % to |
| COMO0011                          | 44 %                              |
|                                   |                                   |
| Moisture Range - Approved: 8 % to | Moisture Range - Pending: 8 % to  |
| 40 %                              | 46 %                              |
|                                   |                                   |
| Moisture Range - Pending: 8 % to  | Subsamples: 10                    |
| 46 %                              |                                   |
|                                   | Path Length: 30 mm                |
| Oil Prediction Model: COOI0006    |                                   |
|                                   | Slope: 1.0 for all instruments    |
| Protein Prediction Model:         |                                   |
| COPR0007                          | Intercept (Bias): Varies by       |
|                                   | instrument                        |
| Native Moisture Basis: 0 %        |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| Subsamples: 7 (or more)           |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| Slope: 1.0 for all instruments    |                                   |
|                                   |                                   |
| Intercept (Bias): Varies by       |                                   |
| instrument                        |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

###### 17. Time and Place for Next Meeting

The next meeting is tentatively planned for Wednesday, August 23, and
Thursday, August 24, 2006, in the Kansas City, Missouri, area. Sector
members are asked to hold both these days open pending determination of
exact meeting times and meeting duration. Meetings will be held in one
of the meeting rooms at the National Weather Service Training Center if
available. Final meeting details will be announced by late April 2006.

If you would like to submit an agenda item for the 2006 meeting, please
contact Steve Patoray, NTEP Technical Director, at spatoray@mgmtsol.com,
G. Diane Lee, NIST Technical Advisor, at diane.lee@nist.gov, or Jack
Barber, Technical Advisor, at jbarber@motion.net by April 1, 2006.

**Change Summary**

+-----------+----------------------------------------+------+---------+
| **Re      |                                        |      |         |
| commended |                                        |      |         |
| A         |                                        |      |         |
| mendments |                                        |      |         |
| and       |                                        |      |         |
| Changes   |                                        |      |         |
| to the    |                                        |      |         |
| Grain     |                                        |      |         |
| Moisture  |                                        |      |         |
| Meters    |                                        |      |         |
| Chapter** |                                        |      |         |
|           |                                        |      |         |
| **in      |                                        |      |         |
| the**     |                                        |      |         |
|           |                                        |      |         |
| **2005    |                                        |      |         |
| Edition   |                                        |      |         |
| of        |                                        |      |         |
| Publica   |                                        |      |         |
| tion 14** |                                        |      |         |
+-----------+----------------------------------------+------+---------+
| **Section | **Amendment/Change**                   | **Pa | **S     |
| Number**  |                                        | ge** | ource** |
+-----------+----------------------------------------+------+---------+
| A         | Correct the Table titled: **Moisture   | GM   | [08/05  |
| ppendix D | Ranges and Tolerances for Sample       | M-43 | Grain   |
|           | Temperature Sensitivity** by inserting |      | A       |
|           | a row for Grain Type Long Grain Rough  |      | nalyzer |
|           | Rice (with Moisture Range 10 % to 16 % |      | Sector  |
|           | and Tolerance Limit 0.45) between the  |      | Item    |
|           | rows for Oats and Medium Grain Rough   |      | 9](#sec |
|           | Rice ([see corrected                   |      | tion-5) |
|           | Table](#Table_from_GMM_Appendix_D)).   |      |         |
+-----------+----------------------------------------+------+---------+

[]{#AppendixB .anchor}Appendix B

National Type Evaluation Technical Committee

Measuring Sector

> **October 21 - 22, 2005 -- Nashville, Tennessee**
>
> **Meeting Summary**

N[ational Type Evaluation Technical Committee
B3](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[1. Recommendations to Update NCWM Publication 14 to Reflect Changes to
NIST Handbook 44 B3](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[A. Checklist and Test Procedures for Retail Motor-Fuel Dispensers
B3](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[B. Checklist and Test Procedures for Specific Criteria for Vehicle-Tank
Meters B4](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[C. Checklist and Test Procedures for Specific Criteria for Vehicle-Tank
Meters B4](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[D. Field Evaluation and Permanence Test for Vehicle Tank Meters
B5](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[Carry-over Items B7](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[2. Product Family Tables for MAG Meters, Ultrasonic Meters, and Turbine
Meters B7](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[3. Acceptable Symbols or Wording to Identify Unit Price, Total Price,
and Quantity on a Retail Motor-Fuel Dispenser
B7](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[New Items B9](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[4. Product Families for Positive Displacement (PD) Meters
B9](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[5. Permanence Test for "Wholesale Meters" in Publication 14
B22](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[6. NTEP Tolerances for Meters with Different Flow Rates when Using
Different Sized Provers B23](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[7. Marking Requirements for 3.32. LPG and Anhydrous Ammonia
Liquid-Measuring Devices B26](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[8. Marking Requirements for 3.37. Mass Flow Meters
B27](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[9. Value of the Smallest Unit for Liquid Measuring Devices (LMD) Code
B28](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[10. Value of the Smallest Unit for Vehicle-Tank Meters (VTM) Code
B29](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[11. Add Fluid Ounce to NIST Handbook 44, Section 3.30. Liquid‑Measuring
Devices, Paragraph S.1.2. Units B30](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[12. Reorganize Publication 14 to Clarify Tests of Electronic Cash
Registers (ECR) for Retail Motor- Fuel Dispensers (RMFD)
B30](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[13. Next Meeting B31](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[14. Multi-point Calibration (linearization) for Meters
B31](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[15. Audit Trail Remote Configuration B32](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

[16. New Product Application for Meters and Formula for the Proper
Calculation of Relative Error B32](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10)

#  

# National Type Evaluation Technical Committee

## 1. Recommendations to Update NCWM Publication 14 to Reflect Changes to NIST Handbook 44

**Source:** NIST/WMD

**Background:** At its Annual Meeting in July 2005, the National
Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) adopted the following new or
modified requirements that will be reflected in the 2006 Edition of NIST
Handbook 44 and NCWM Publication 14. These items are part of the agenda
to inform the Measuring Sector of the NCWM actions and to recommend
changes to NCWM Publication 14.

**Recommendation:** The Sector was asked to review and, if acceptable,
recommend to the NTEP Committee adoption of the following changes to
Publication 14 based on changes to NIST Handbook 44:

### Checklist and Test Procedures for Retail Motor-Fuel Dispensers

> Code Reference: S.1.6.1. Indication of Delivery: Electronic Devices

  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  Code                                                             
  Reference:                                                       
  S.1.6.1.                                                         
  Indication                                                       
  of Delivery                                                      
  ------------ --------------------------------------------------- --------------
  7.25.        Retail devices shall automatically show their       **Yes  No 
               initial zero condition and amount delivered up to   N/A **
               the nominal capacity of the device. **[For          
               electronic devices manufactured on or after         
               January 1, 2006, the measurement, indication of     
               delivered quantity, and the indication of total     
               sales price shall be inhibited until the fueling    
               position reaches conditions necessary to ensure the 
               delivery starts at zero.]{.underline}**             

  7.26.        ~~The initial indication on digital indicators may  **Yes  No 
               be \"suppressed\" or not indicated up to a maximum  N/A **
               of 0.03 liter or 0.009 gallon*.*~~ **[For           
               electronic devices manufactured prior to            
               January 1, 2006, the first 0.03 L (or 0.009 gal) of 
               a delivery and its associated total sales price     
               need not be indicated.]{.underline}**               
  -------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Discussion/Conclusion: The Sector reviewed the proposal and agreed that
the change was consistent with the requirements in NIST Handbook 44;
however, a manufacturer stated that a test method was needed to provide
uniform evaluations by various NTEP laboratories of the ability of a
device to meet the requirement. That manufacturer and an NTEP Laboratory
official agreed to develop a test method for review by the Sector on the
second day of the meeting. The Sector reviewed the proposed method and
agreed to add the following test method immediately following
Section 7.26 currently on page LMD 26 of NCWM Publication 14 and to
forward the amended proposal to the NTEP Committee as written for
consideration.

**Test Method:**

+---+------------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| * | **Description**                          |          |           |
| * |                                          |          |           |
| S |                                          |          |           |
| t |                                          |          |           |
| e |                                          |          |           |
| p |                                          |          |           |
| * |                                          |          |           |
| * |                                          |          |           |
+===+==========================================+==========+===========+
| 1 | Set unit price on dispenser.             |          |           |
+---+------------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| 2 | Pressurize system.                       |          |           |
+---+------------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| 3 | Turn the dispenser off                   |          |           |
+---+------------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| 4 | Create void in dispenser hydraulics by   |          |           |
|   | opening the fuel nozzle to provide a     |          |           |
|   | zero internal pressure. Then close the   |          |           |
|   | fuel nozzle.                             |          |           |
+---+------------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| 5 | Activate the dispenser and let the       |          |           |
|   | system reset to 8's, blanks then 0's.    |          |           |
+---+------------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| 6 | With the nozzle closed, watch the main   |          |           |
|   | sales display for advancement of total   |          |           |
|   | sales and total volume for at least 5    |          |           |
|   | seconds and no more than 10 seconds.     |          |           |
+---+------------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| 7 | No advancement constitutes a passing     |          |           |
|   | test.                                    |          |           |
+---+------------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| 8 | Advancement constitutes a failed test.   |          |           |
+---+------------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| 9 | Replace the fuel nozzle and turn off the |          |           |
|   | dispenser.                               |          |           |
+---+------------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| 1 | Repeat this test 2 more times.           |          |           |
| 0 |                                          |          |           |
|   | Note: The evaluator must be aware that a |          |           |
|   | time delay for this feature may be       |          |           |
|   | incorporated                             |          |           |
+---+------------------------------------------+----------+-----------+
| 1 | Device passes test                       | Yes □    | No □      |
| 1 |                                          |          |           |
+---+------------------------------------------+----------+-----------+

### Checklist and Test Procedures for Specific Criteria for Vehicle-Tank Meters

> Code Reference S.1.4.1. Display of Unit Price

+----+--------------------------------------------------+-------------+
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| de |                                                  |             |
| Re |                                                  |             |
| fe |                                                  |             |
| re |                                                  |             |
| nc |                                                  |             |
| e: |                                                  |             |
| S. |                                                  |             |
| 1. |                                                  |             |
| 4. |                                                  |             |
| 1. |                                                  |             |
| D  |                                                  |             |
| is |                                                  |             |
| pl |                                                  |             |
| ay |                                                  |             |
| of |                                                  |             |
| Un |                                                  |             |
| it |                                                  |             |
| P  |                                                  |             |
| ri |                                                  |             |
| ce |                                                  |             |
+====+==================================================+=============+
| 2  | > Means must be provided to display the unit     | **Yes  No  |
| 5. | > price at which the device is set to compute in |  N/A **   |
| 1. | > proximity to the total computed price display. |             |
|    | > **[(In a device of the computing type, means   |             |
|    | > shall be provided for displaying, in a man­ner  |             |
|    | > clear to the operator and an observer, the     |             |
|    | > unit price at which the device is set to       |             |
|    | > com­pute. The unit price is not required to be  |             |
|    | > displayed continuously.)]{.underline}**        |             |
+----+--------------------------------------------------+-------------+
| 2  | The unit price shall be expressed in dollars and | **Yes  No  |
| 5. | decimals of dollars using a dollar sign. A       |  N/A **   |
| 2. | common fraction shall not appear in the unit     |             |
|    | price (e.g., \$1.299 not \$1.29 9/10).           |             |
+----+--------------------------------------------------+-------------+

Discussion/Conclusion: No comments were received on Agenda Item B;
therefore, the proposal will be forwarded to the NTEP Committee as
written for consideration.

### Checklist and Test Procedures for Specific Criteria for Vehicle-Tank Meters

> Code Reference S.2.4. Zero Set-Back Interlock, Vehicle-Tank Meters,
> Electronic

  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  [Code Reference: S.2.4.                                                       
  Zero Set-Back Interlock,                                                      
  Vehicle-Tank Meters,                                                          
  Electronic]{.underline}                                                       
  ------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- ------------------
  **[26.4.]{.underline}**   **[Except for vehicle-mounted metering systems used **[Yes  No  N/A
                            solely for the delivery of aviation fuel, a device  ]{.underline}**
                            shall be so constructed that after individual or    
                            multiple deliveries at one location have been       
                            completed, an automatic interlock system shall      
                            engage to prevent a subsequent delivery until the   
                            indicating and, if equipped, recording elements     
                            have been returned to their zero position. For      
                            individual deliveries, if there is no product flow  
                            for 3 minutes, the transaction must be completed    
                            before additional product flow is allowed. The      
                            3-minute timeout shall be a sealable feature on an  
                            indicator.]{.underline}**                           

  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Discussion/Conclusion: No comments were received on Agenda Item C;
therefore, the proposal will be forwarded to the NTEP Committee as
written for consideration.

### Field Evaluation and Permanence Test for Vehicle Tank Meters 

> Code Reference: N.4.2. Special Tests (except Milk-Measuring Systems),
> N.4.5. Product Depletion Test, and T.4. Product Depletion Test

Product Depletion Test

Before vehicle-mounted applications are listed on an NTEP Certificate of
Conformance, the meter must pass a product depletion test. This policy
applies to all meter technologies (e.g.[,]{.underline} Coriolis mass
flow meters, turbine meters, [and]{.underline} positive displacement
meters) even if the meter will never be installed on trucks with more
than a single compartment. The permanence test still applies ~~to~~
includ~~e~~[ing]{.underline} the throughput and ~~with~~ a duration of
at least 20 days. Ideally, this test should be performed with a
multiple-compartment vehicle; however, a single-compartment vehicle may
be used to simulate the product depletion test by running the tank
empty~~, if a multiple-compartment vehicle is unavailable, a
single-compartment vehicle may be used~~ to simulate the product
depletion ~~test by running the tank empty~~.

**Purpose:** A product depletion test verifies the proper operation of
air elimination means when the storage tank for the product being
measured is pumped dry. This test is necessary for meters that may drain
a tank completely, such as a vehicle-tank meter.

Test Procedure:

For a multi-compartment tank:

Begin the test from a compartment (ideally the largest compartment)
containing an amount of fuel equal to or less than one-half the nominal
capacity of the prover being used. Operate the meter at the normal full
flow rate until the compartment is empty. There are several methods for
determining that the compartment is empty. There may be a significant
change in the sound of the pump. ~~Someone may visually watch for~~
[There may be visual evidence that]{.underline} the compartment ~~to~~
[has]{.underline} run dry. The meter may stop entirely or may begin to
move in jumps (pause, resume running, then pause, then run again.)

Continue the test until the meter indication stops entirely for at least
10 seconds. If the meter stops for 10 seconds or more, proceed to Step
3. If the meter indication fails to stop entirely for a period
[of]{.underline} 10 seconds, continue to operate the system for 3
minutes.

Close the valve from the empty compartment, and, if top filling, close
the nozzle or valve at the end of the delivery hose. Open the valve from
another compartment containing the same product. Carefully open the
valve at the end of the delivery hose. Pockets of vapor or air may cause
product to splash out of the prover. The test results may not be valid
if product is splashed out of the prover. Appropriate eye protection is
required, but caution is still necessary.

Continue delivering product at the normal full flow rate until the
liquid level in the prover reaches the nominal capacity of the prover.

Close the delivery nozzle or valve, stop the meter, allow any foam to
settle, then read the prover sight gauge as quickly as practical.

Compare the meter indication with the actual delivered volume in the
prover.

Calculate the meter error, apply ~~special~~ **[Product
Depletion]{.underline}** test tolerance, and determine whether or not
the meter error is acceptable.

Test Procedure:

For a single-compartment tank:

The test of a single-compartment tank is easier to accomplish if there
is a quick-connect hose coupling between the compartment valve and the
pump that supplies product to the meter. If the system does not have a
quick-connect coupling between the compartment and the meter, an
additional source of sufficient product at the test site is required.

Without a quick-connect coupling:

1.  Begin the test with the compartment containing an amount of fuel
    equal to or less than one-half the nominal capacity of the prover
    being used. Operate the meter at the normal full flow rate until the
    supply tank is empty. There are several methods for determining that
    the tank is empty. There may be a significant change in the sound of
    the pump. Someone may visually watch for the tank to run dry. The
    meter may stop entirely or may begin to move in jumps (pause, resume
    running, then pause, then run again).

Continue the test until the meter indication stops entirely for at least
10 seconds. If the meter stops for at least 10 seconds, proceed to
Step 3. If the meter indication fails to stop entirely for at least
10 seconds, continue to operate the system for 3 minutes.

Close the compartment valve and the delivery nozzle or valve if top
filling. Stop the pump and load sufficient product from the alternate
source into the supply compartment for the meter being tested. Allow the
product to stand in the compartment for a brief time to allow entrained
vapor or air to escape.

Open the compartment valve and restart the pump without resetting the
meter to zero. Carefully open the nozzle or valve at the end of the
delivery hose. Pockets of vapor or air may cause product to splash out
of the prover. The test results may not be valid if product is splashed
out of the prover. Appropriate eye protection is required, but caution
is still necessary.

Continue delivering product at the normal full flow rate until the
liquid level in the prover reaches the nominal capacity of the prover.

Close the delivery nozzle or valve, stop the meter, allow any foam to
settle, then read the prover sight gauge as quickly as practical.

Compare the meter indication with the actual delivered volume in the
prover.

Calculate the meter error, apply ~~special~~ **[Product
Depletion]{.underline}** test tolerance, and determine whether or not
the meter error is acceptable.

**With a quick-connect coupling**:

1.  During a normal full flow test run, close the compartment valve at
    approximately one-half of the nominal prover capacity. Then slowly
    and carefully disconnect the quick-connect coupling allowing the
    pump to drain the supply line.

2.  Continue the test until the meter indication stops entirely for at
    least 10 seconds. If the meter fails to stop entirely for at least
    10 seconds, continue to operate the system for 3 minutes.

3.  If the meter stops for at least 10 seconds or after 3 minutes, close
    the delivery nozzle or valve at the end of the delivery hose if top
    filling.

4.  Reconnect the quick-connect coupling and open the compartment valve.

5.  Carefully open the nozzle or valve at the end of the delivery hose.
    Pockets of vapor or air may cause product to splash out of the
    prover. The test results may not be valid if product is splashed out
    of the prover. Appropriate eye protection is required, but caution
    is still necessary.

6.  Continue delivering product at the normal full flow rate until the
    liquid level in the prover reaches the prover\'s nominal capacity.

7.  Close the delivery nozzle or valve, stop the meter, allow any foam
    to settle, then read the prover sight gauge as quickly as practical.

8.  Compare the meter indication with the actual delivered volume in the
    prover.

9.  Calculate the meter error, apply ~~special~~ **[Product
    Depletion]{.underline}** test tolerance, and determine whether or
    not the meter error is acceptable.

Discussion/Conclusion: The Sector reviewed this item and agreed that the
term "special test" should be changed to "product depletion test"
throughout the Product Depletion Test procedure of Section "C" Field
Evaluation and Permanence Test For Vehicle-Tank; Except for LPG,
Cryogenic, and CO~2~ Meters, on pages LMD 65 through LMD 68 in the 2005
Edition of NCWM Publication 14, to be consistent with NIST Handbook 44
Paragraphs N.4.5. and T.4. A manufacturer of aircraft refueling
equipment suggested that the exception in N.4.5. for devices used
exclusively for the delivery of aircraft fuel should be added to the
checklist. The Sector agreed that the first paragraph of the Product
Depletion Test should be modified as follows and the modified proposal
be forwarded to the NTEP Committee for consideration:

[Except for devices used exclusively for the delivery of aircraft
fuel,]{.underline} ~~B~~[b]{.underline}efore vehicle-mounted
applications are listed on an NTEP Certificate of Conformance, the meter
must pass a product depletion test. This policy applies to all meter
technologies (e.g., Coriolis mass flow meters, turbine meters, positive
displacement meters) even if the meter will never be installed on trucks
with more than a single compartment. The permanence test still applies
to include the throughput and with a duration of at least 20 days.
Ideally, this test should be performed with a multiple-compartment
vehicle; however, a single-compartment vehicle may be used to simulate
the product depletion test by running the tank empty if a
multiple-compartment vehicle is unavailable.

# 

# Carry-over Items

## 2. Product Family Tables for MAG Meters, Ultrasonic Meters, and Turbine Meters

**Source:** Turbine Meter Work Group

At the meeting this Agenda Item was combined with Agenda Item 4. (See
Agenda Item 4 for the conclusion.)

## 3. Acceptable Symbols or Wording to Identify Unit Price, Total Price, and Quantity on a Retail Motor-Fuel Dispenser

**Source:** Maryland NTEP Laboratory

**Background:** At the June 2002 NTEP Laboratory Meeting, one of the
participating laboratories requested guidance on acceptable symbols or
wording to identify the unit price, total sale, and quantity delivered
on a retail motor-fuel dispenser. The laboratories recommended the
question be added to the 2002 Measuring Sector Agenda.

At the 2002 Sector Meeting, a work group was formed to address this
issue. No input has been received from the work group assigned to
develop this issue following the 2002 Sector Meeting.

At its 2004 Meeting, the Sector agreed the NTEP laboratories should
develop a list of acceptable symbols at the next laboratory meeting.

**Recommendation:** The NTEP laboratories submitted to the Sector the
following list of acceptable words and symbols for price and volume
declarations on RMFDs for inclusion in Publication 14:

+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| **[List of Price and     |                     |                     |
| Quantity Markings on     |                     |                     |
| RMFDs]{.underline}**     |                     |                     |
+==========================+=====================+=====================+
| **[Total                 | **[Unit             | **[Delivered        |
| Sale]{.underline}**      | P                   | Quan                |
|                          | rice]{.underline}** | tity]{.underline}** |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| **[A                     | **[Accept           | **[Accept           |
| cceptable]{.underline}** | able]{.underline}** | able]{.underline}** |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| **[Total Sale \$ 000.00  | **[Price Per Gallon | **[Gallons          |
| (P                       | \$                  | (Prefer             |
| referred)]{.underline}** | 0                   | red)]{.underline}** |
|                          | .000]{.underline}** |                     |
| **[Total \$              |                     | **                  |
| 000.00]{.underline}**    | **[Price/Gallon \$  | [Gal]{.underline}** |
|                          | 0                   |                     |
| **[This Sale \$          | .000]{.underline}** | **[Liters           |
| 000.00]{.underline}**    |                     | (Prefer             |
|                          | **[\$/Liter         | red)]{.underline}** |
| **[Purchase \$           | \$0                 |                     |
| 000.00]{.underline}**    | .000]{.underline}** | **[L]{.underline}** |
|                          |                     |                     |
| **[Total Purchase \$     | **[Price Per Unit   |                     |
| 000.00]{.underline}**    | \$                  |                     |
|                          | 0                   |                     |
| **[Sale \$               | .000]{.underline}** |                     |
| 000.00]{.underline}**    |                     |                     |
|                          | **[Price/Unit       |                     |
|                          | \$0                 |                     |
|                          | .000]{.underline}** |                     |
|                          |                     |                     |
|                          | **[Unit Price       |                     |
|                          | \$0.000             |                     |
|                          | (Prefer             |                     |
|                          | red)]{.underline}** |                     |
|                          |                     |                     |
|                          | **[\$/Gal           |                     |
|                          | \$0                 |                     |
|                          | .000]{.underline}** |                     |
|                          |                     |                     |
|                          | **[\$/L             |                     |
|                          | \$0                 |                     |
|                          | .000]{.underline}** |                     |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| **[Una                   | **[Unaccept         | **[Unaccept         |
| cceptable]{.underline}** | able]{.underline}** | able]{.underline}** |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| **[\$                    | **[Price Per        | **[G]{.underline}** |
| 000.00]{.underline}**    | Vol]{.underline}**  |                     |
|                          |                     | **[l (lower case L  |
|                          | **[Price            | for                 |
|                          | /Vol]{.underline}** | li                  |
|                          |                     | ter)]{.underline}** |
|                          | **[\$/G             |                     |
|                          | \$0                 | **[                 |
|                          | .000]{.underline}** | Unit]{.underline}** |
|                          |                     |                     |
|                          | **[\$/l             | **[Vo               |
|                          | \$0                 | lume]{.underline}** |
|                          | .000]{.underline}** |                     |
|                          |                     | **                  |
|                          |                     | [Vol]{.underline}** |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+

**Discussion/Conclusion:** The Sector reviewed the proposed table and
agreed with the concept; however, some members believed that the letter
"l" (lower case L for liter) should be acceptable because it is
recognized and allowed in NIST Handbook 44, General Code Table 1.
Representation of Units. Another member was concerned that if something
was identified in the List of Price and Quantity Marking for RMFDs as
preferred, some NTEP laboratories might allow only those markings. The
Sector modified the table containing the List of Price and Quantity
Markings for RMFDs as shown below and recommended the modified table be
forwarded to the NTEP Committee for consideration.

+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| **[List of Price and     |                     |                     |
| Quantity Markings on     |                     |                     |
| RMFDs^1^]{.underline}**  |                     |                     |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| **[Total                 | **[Unit             | **[Delivered        |
| Sale]{.underline}**      | P                   | Quan                |
|                          | rice]{.underline}** | tity]{.underline}** |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| **[A                     | **[Accept           | **[Accept           |
| cceptable]{.underline}** | able]{.underline}** | able]{.underline}** |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| **[Total Sale \$         | **[Unit Price       | **[Gal              |
| 000.00]{.underline}**    | \$0                 | lons]{.underline}** |
|                          | .000]{.underline}** |                     |
| **[Total \$              |                     | **                  |
| 000.00]{.underline}**    | **[Price Per Gallon | [Gal]{.underline}** |
|                          | \$                  |                     |
| **[This Sale \$          | 0                   | **[Li               |
| 000.00]{.underline}**    | .000]{.underline}** | ters]{.underline}** |
|                          |                     |                     |
| **[Purchase \$           | **[Price/Gallon \$  | **[L or             |
| 000.00]{.underline}**    | 0                   | l]{.underline}**    |
|                          | .000]{.underline}** |                     |
| **[Total Purchase \$     |                     |                     |
| 000.00]{.underline}**    | **[Price Per Liter  |                     |
|                          | \$                  |                     |
| **[Sale \$               | 0                   |                     |
| 000.00]{.underline}**    | .000]{.underline}** |                     |
|                          |                     |                     |
|                          | **[Price/ Liter \$  |                     |
|                          | 0                   |                     |
|                          | .000]{.underline}** |                     |
|                          |                     |                     |
|                          | **[Price Per Unit   |                     |
|                          | \$                  |                     |
|                          | 0                   |                     |
|                          | .000]{.underline}** |                     |
|                          |                     |                     |
|                          | **[Price/Unit       |                     |
|                          | \$0                 |                     |
|                          | .000]{.underline}** |                     |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| **[Una                   | **[Unaccept         | **[Unaccept         |
| cceptable]{.underline}** | able]{.underline}** | able]{.underline}** |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| **[\$                    | **[Price Per        | **[G]{.underline}** |
| 000.00]{.underline}**    | Vol]{.underline}**  |                     |
|                          |                     | **[                 |
|                          | **[Price            | Unit]{.underline}** |
|                          | /Vol]{.underline}** |                     |
|                          |                     | **[Vo               |
|                          | **[\$/G             | lume]{.underline}** |
|                          | \$0                 |                     |
|                          | .000]{.underline}** | **                  |
|                          |                     | [Vol]{.underline}** |
|                          | **[\$/Gal           |                     |
|                          | \$0                 |                     |
|                          | .000]{.underline}** |                     |
|                          |                     |                     |
|                          | **[\$/Liter         |                     |
|                          | \$0                 |                     |
|                          | .000]{.underline}** |                     |
|                          |                     |                     |
|                          | **[\$/L             |                     |
|                          | \$0                 |                     |
|                          | .000]{.underline}** |                     |
|                          |                     |                     |
|                          | **[\$/l             |                     |
|                          | \$0                 |                     |
|                          | .000]{.underline}** |                     |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+
| **[^1^ Does not apply to |                     |                     |
| receipt                  |                     |                     |
| format]{.underline}**    |                     |                     |
+--------------------------+---------------------+---------------------+

# New Items

## 4. Product Families for Positive Displacement (PD) Meters

**Source:** Murray Equipment, Tuthill and Turbine Meter Work Group

**Background/Discussion:** During several NTEP evaluations conducted
since the last Sector meeting, concerns were expressed by manufacturers
that the product families table for positive displacement meters need to
be revised and updated to reflect changes in metering designs submitted
for evaluation and products currently found in the marketplace. One
meter manufacturer questioned the appropriateness of keeping aviation
fuel as a separate "Product Subgroup" when the physical characteristics
of those products are so similar to other refined products. Another
manufacturer wanted to know what testing was required to include
"biodiesel" on a CC (Certificate of Conformance). Another question asked
whether or not the evaluation must be conducted using biodiesel fuel
with the highest specific gravity available or could testing be
conducted using a product with very similar characteristics that is
available in the manufacturer's test facility.

**Recommendation:** Agenda Item 2 of the meeting agenda distributed
prior to the meeting contained a proposal for a family products table
for turbine meters. Agenda Item 4 contained two proposals for changes to
the product family table for PD meters. At the Sector meeting Items 2
and 4 were combined for discussion and consideration. The Sector
reviewed and discussed two alternative proposals for PD meters and the
proposal for turbine meters to determine if any of the proposals
contained appropriate recommendations for modifications to Section "C"
and the Product Family Table for Positive Displacement Meters in the LMD
Technical Policy of Publication 14. Two proposals were received to
address some of the issues for PD meters. The first proposal submitted
by Paul Glowacki (Murray Equipment, Inc.) is shown below as proposal
alternative number 1. The second proposal submitted by Maurice Forkert
(Tuthill Transfer System) is shown below as proposal alternative
number 2. The proposed family products table submitted by the turbine
meters work group is shown following proposal alternative number 2.

**Proposal Alternative Number 1:**

Proposal Overview

The driving factor behind this proposal is simplification of the
Positive Displacement (PD) Meter Product Family chart to more accurately
reflect the reality that PD meters are not sensitive to the differences
between typical products, but rather that viscosity and specific gravity
are the determining metrological considerations.

Thus, the product families are simplified to group liquids in one large
category (Normal Liquids) and several additional categories for
specialized liquids where other factors are considered.

There are four components to this proposal. Part I is the revised
product family table itself to replace the one currently in Pub 14.
Part II contains revised language that covers the requirements for
testing meters for new certificates according to the table. Part III
provides language for the requirements to convert existing certificates
to the new proposed categories. Part IV provides revised language to
harmonize certain requirements for vehicle-tank meters and stationary
meters.

**Part I**

**Proposed Product Table Group**

  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  **PRODUCT GROUP                                            
  TABLE**                                                    
  ---------------- -------------- ------------- ------------ -------------------------
  **Product        **Typical      **Viscosity   **Specific   **Minimum Test
  Groups**         Products**     (Centipoise   Gravity**    Requirements to Cover
                                  \[cP\])**                  Products in Group\***

  **Normal         Water;         0.3 to 2500   to 2.5       \* All products in this
  Liquids**        Alcohols;                                 group within the range of
                   Glycols; Water                            lowest specific
                   Mixes thereof;                            gravity/viscosity to the
                   Agricultural                              highest specific
                   Liquid                                    gravity/viscosity tested
                   Fertilizers,                              are covered
                   Liquid Feeds,                             
                   Crop                                      
                   Chemicals;                                
                   Chemicals:                                
                   Petroleum                                 
                   Products;                                 
                   Solvents;                                 
                   Suspensions;                              
                   Vegetable Oils                            

  **Compressed     Propane,       0.1 to 0.5    0.3 to 0.68  Test with one product in
  Liquids**        Butane,                                   the group to cover all
                   Ethane,                                   products in this group
                   Freon 11,                                 
                   Freon 12,                                 
                   Freon 22, NH3,                            
                   etc.                                      

  **Compressed     CNG            0.1 to 0.5    0.6 to 0.8   Test with one product in
  Gases**                                                    the group to cover all
                                                             products in this group

  **Cryogenic      Liquefied       0.1 to 0.5   0.07 to 1.4  Test with one product in
  Liquids (BP 152  Oxygen,                                   the group to cover all
  C) and Liquefied Nitrogen, etc.                            products in this group
  Natural Gas**                                              

  **Heated         Bunker C,      25 to 2420    0.8 to 1.2   \* All products in this
  Products (above  Asphalt, etc.                             group within the range of
  50 C)**                                                    lowest specific
                                                             gravity/viscosity to the
                                                             highest specific
                                                             gravity/viscosity tested
                                                             are covered

  \*If only a                                                
  single product                                             
  is selected for                                            
  test in Normal                                             
  Liquids or                                                 
  Heated Products                                            
  groups, the                                                
  resulting CC                                               
  will cover only                                            
  that product.                                              

  *NOTE: The                                                 
  Typical Products                                           
  listed in this                                             
  table are not                                              
  limiting or                                                
  all-inclusive;                                             
  there may be                                               
  other products                                             
  and product                                                
  trade names,                                               
  which fall into                                            
  a product family                                           
  and product                                                
  subgroup.*                                                 
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

**Part II**

**Proposed Language For Product Family Requirements**

**C. Product Families for All Meters**

When submitting a meter for evaluation, the applicant must specify the
product or product group for which the meter is being submitted. To
cover a product group, NTEP tests must be conducted with two liquids
within the product group. Upon test completion, a range of specific
gravities/viscosities between the specific gravities/viscosities of the
two liquids attained within the product group will be covered on the
Certificate of Conformance (CC). The specific gravity/viscosity range
within the product group can be expanded by conducting an NTEP test with
a liquid of higher or lower specific gravity/viscosity than is covered
on the existing CC.

The above does not apply to the following product groups: compressed
gasses, compressed liquids, and cryogenic liquids. In case of these
product groups, only one liquid within each of these groups is required
to undergo an NTEP evaluation and, upon completion, the entire product
group will be covered on the CC.

> Multi-product applications in which the meter is to be used without a
> change to zero or calibration to dispense different products must
> include a multi-product test if:
>
> \(1\) specific gravity varies by more than 0.1 for devices measuring
> in mass; or
>
> \(2\) viscosity varies by more than 1 cP (below 25 cP) for devices
> measuring in volume.
>
> The multi-product initial test will be performed on the meter without
> a change to zero or calibration using multiple products having a
> difference in specific gravity of at least 0.2 for devices measuring
> in mass and 2 centipoise for devices measuring in volume. For mass
> measuring devices which will be used to dispense products having a
> specific gravity range greater than 0.2 and for volume measuring
> devices which will be used for products having a viscosity range
> greater than 2 cP, the multi-product testing must be performed over
> the anticipated range before multi-product applications will be
> included on the CC. For the multi-product testing, throughput testing
> will be performed on one or more combinations of products; testing for
> the subsequent test will be conducted on all products used during the
> initial test without a change to zero or calibration. Multi-product
> testing requirements do not apply to devices used to dispense a
> product such as propane in which the product varies in normal
> operation.

**Part III**

**Proposed Requirements for Conversion of Pre-existing NTEP Certificates
of Conformance to New Requirements**

NTEP Liquid Measuring Device Certificates of Conformance issued before
2006, will be reclassified according to specific gravity and viscosity
ratings matching the Product Groups and corresponding Sub-Groups listed
on the existing manufacturer's Certificate of Conformance:

+-----------------------------------+---+----------------------------------+
| **Current Certificate**           | * |                                  |
|                                   | * |                                  |
| **Product Family and Subgroup     | 2 |                                  |
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+===================================+===+==================================+
| Fuel, Lubricant, Oil Products,    | N |                                  |
| and Edible Oil Products           | o |                                  |
|                                   | r |                                  |
| Refined Products                  | m |                                  |
|                                   | a |                                  |
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+-----------------------------------+---+----------------------------------+
| Solvents                          |   |                                  |
|                                   |   |                                  |
| General Solvents                  |   |                                  |
|                                   |   |                                  |
| Chlorinated Solvents              |   |                                  |
+-----------------------------------+---+----------------------------------+
| Alcohol & Glycols                 |   |                                  |
|                                   |   |                                  |
| Alcohols, Glycols, Water Mixes    |   |                                  |
+-----------------------------------+---+----------------------------------+
| Water                             |   |                                  |
|                                   |   |                                  |
| Water                             |   |                                  |
+-----------------------------------+---+----------------------------------+
| Agricultural Liquids              |   |                                  |
|                                   |   |                                  |
| Clear Liquid Fertilizer, Crop     |   |                                  |
| Chemicals, Flowables,             |   |                                  |
|                                   |   |                                  |
| Crop Chemicals, Suspension        |   |                                  |
| Fertilizer, Liquid Feed           |   |                                  |
+-----------------------------------+---+----------------------------------+
| Chemicals                         |   |                                  |
|                                   |   |                                  |
| Chemicals                         |   |                                  |
+-----------------------------------+---+----------------------------------+
| Liquefied Compressed Gases        |   | Compressed Liquids:              |
|                                   |   |                                  |
| Fuels and Refrigerants            |   | Specific Gravity 0.3 to 0.68     |
|                                   |   |                                  |
| NH3                               |   | Viscosity 0.1 cP to 0.5 cP       |
+-----------------------------------+---+----------------------------------+
| Liquefied Compressed Gases        |   | Compressed Gases                 |
|                                   |   |                                  |
| Fuels and Refrigerants            |   | Specific Gravity 0.6 to 0.8      |
|                                   |   |                                  |
| CNG                               |   | Viscosity 0.1 cP to 0.5 cP       |
+-----------------------------------+---+----------------------------------+
| Liquefied Compressed Gases        |   | Cryogenic Liquids and Liquefied  |
|                                   |   | Natural Gas                      |
| Fuels and Refrigerants            |   |                                  |
|                                   |   | Specific Gravity 0.7 to 1.4      |
| Liquefied Oxygen, Nitrogen        |   |                                  |
|                                   |   | Viscosity 0.1 cP to 0.5 cP       |
+-----------------------------------+---+----------------------------------+
| Fuel, Lubricant, Oil Products,    |   | Heated Products:                 |
| and Edible Oil Products           |   |                                  |
|                                   |   | Specific Gravity 0.8 to 1.2      |
| Refined Products                  |   |                                  |
|                                   |   | Viscosity 25 cP to 2420 cP       |
| Bunker C, Asphalt                 |   |                                  |
+-----------------------------------+---+----------------------------------+

NOTE: In the event pre-2006 NTEP Liquid-Measuring Device testing was
performed on a single meter with products having a Specific Gravity
and/or Viscosity greater or lower than the Specific Gravity and
Viscosity of the reclassification, the product's actual Specific Gravity
and Viscosity can be used to meet the requirements for the 2006
manufacturer's Liquid Measuring Device Certificate of Conformance.

NOTE: A table of sample specific gravity and viscosity values for
typical products would be included in Pub 14. This is not included in
the proposal and would have to be developed at some point for inclusion
with the other changes.

EXAMPLES:

1)  Current Certificate lists a meter model approved for Solvents. The
    2006 classification is: Normal Liquids Specific Gravity 0.70 to 2.5
    and Viscosity 0.3 cP to 2500 cP.

2)  Current Certificate lists a meter model approved for Solvents and
    Agricultural Liquids. The 2006 Classification is: Normal Liquids
    Specific 0.70 to 2.5 Viscosity 0.3 cP to 2500 cP.

3)  Current Certificate lists a meter model approved for Solvents,
    Agricultural Liquids and Asphalt. 2006 Classification is Normal
    Liquids and Heated Products Specific 0.70 to 2.5 Viscosity 0.3
    cP to 2500 cP.

4)  Current Certificate lists a meter model approved for Asphalt and
    Solvents. The 2006 Classification is Normal Liquids Specific Gravity
    0.70 to 2.5 Viscosity 0.3 cP to 2500 cP and Heated Products Specific
    Gravity 0.8 to 1.2 Viscosity 25 cP to 2420 cP.

**Part IV**

**Revised Language for Vehicle-Mounted and Stationary Meter Application
Requirements**

Publication 14 LMD Section R, page 8

Vehicle-Mounted and Stationary Applications of the Meter

If a meter evaluation is conducted in a vehicle-mounted ***or***
stationary application and the meter successfully meets the NTEP
accuracy and performance requirements for both vehicle-mounted and
stationary applications, then both applications can be included on the
NTEP Certificate of Conformance.

**Proposal** Alternative Number 2:

This proposal is based on several factors:

A)  Level playing field. The regulation should not be dependent on the
    type of liquid-measuring device. All types of liquid-measuring
    devices should be required to meet the same regulation or not be
    approved. I am proposing this Family of Liquids for all types of
    liquid-measuring devices.

B)  End use of a liquid is not a metrological issue. It is not an issue
    of measurement if vegetable oil ends up on the dinner table or in
    the crankcase. My proposal does not recognize the end use of a
    liquid. The marketplace regulations take care of that aspect.

C)  The effect of a measuring device on a liquid is not a metrological
    issue. The viscosity/specific gravity can affect the performance of
    a meter. It is a marketplace issue if the liquid is Newtonian,
    Thixotropic, Dilatant, Colloidal, or Rheopectic.

D)  Liquid-measuring devices that are approved for a range of
    viscosities/specific gravities may encounter liquids with solids in
    that range. The marketplace will be quick to eliminate the measuring
    device if the measuring device is not able to handle the solids.

E)  This is a move to bring our regulations closer in alignment with
    Canada and OIML regulations.

**C. Product Families for All Meters**

When submitting a meter for evaluation, the applicant must specify the
product or product group for which the meter is being submitted. To
cover a product group, NTEP tests must be conducted with two liquids
within the product group. Upon test completion, a range of specific
gravities/viscosities between the specific gravities/viscosities of the
two liquids attained within the product group will be covered on the
Certificate of Conformance (CC). The specific gravity/viscosity range
within the product group can be expanded by conducting an NTEP test with
a liquid of higher or lower specific gravity/viscosity than is covered
on the existing CC.

The above does not apply to the following product groups: compressed
gasses, compressed liquids, and cryogenic liquids. In case of these
product groups, only one liquid within each of these groups is required
to undergo an NTEP evaluation and, upon completion, the entire product
group will be covered on the CC.

Multi-product applications, in which the meter is to be used without a
change to zero or calibration to dispense different products, must
include a multi-product test if:

a)  specific gravity varies by more than 0.1 for devices measuring in
    mass;

b)  viscosity varies by more than 1 cP (below 25 cP) for devices
    measuring in volume.

The multi-product initial test will be performed on the meter without a
change to zero or calibration using multiple products having a
difference in specific gravity of at least 0.2 for devices measuring in
mass and 2 cP for devices measuring in volume. For mass measuring
devices which will be used to dispense products having a specific
gravity range greater than 0.2 and for volume measuring devices which
will be used for products having a viscosity range greater than 2 cP,
the multi-product testing must be performed over the anticipated range
before multi-product applications will be included on the CC. For the
multi-product testing, throughput testing will be performed on one or
more combinations of products; testing for the subsequent test will be
conducted on all products used during the initial test without a change
to zero or calibration. Multi-product testing requirements do not apply
to devices used to dispense a product such as propane in which the
product varies in normal operation.

  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  **Product Group                                                   
  Table**                                                           
  ---------------- --------------------- ------------- ------------ ---------------------
  **Product        **Typical Products**  **Viscosity   **Specific   **Minimum Test
  Groups**                               (Centipoise   Gravity**    Requirements to Cover
                                         \[cP\])**                  Products in Group\***

  **Normal         Water;Alcohols;       0.3 to 2500   0.7 to 2.5   \* All products in
  Liquids**        Glycols; Water Mixes                             this group within the
                   thereof; Agricultural                            range of lowest
                   Liquids, Fertilizers,                            specific
                   Seeds, and                                       gravity/viscosity to
                   Herbicides;                                      the highest specific
                   Chemicals:Petroleum                              gravity/viscosity
                   Products; Solvents;                              tested are covered
                   Suspensions                                      

  **Compressed     Propane, Butane,      0.1 to 0.5    0.3 to 0.68  Test with one product
  Liquids**        Ethane, Freon 11,                                in the group to cover
                   Freon 12, Freon 22,                              all products in this
                   NH3, etc.                                        group

  **Compressed     CNG                   0.1 to 0.5    0.6 to 0.8   Test with one product
  Gases**                                                           in the group to cover
                                                                    all products in this
                                                                    group

  **Cryogenic      Liquefied Oxygen,     0.1 to 0.5    0.07 to 1.4  Test with one product
  Liquids (BP 152  Nitrogen, etc.                                   in the group to cover
  C) and Liquefied                                                  all products in this
  Natural Gas**                                                     group

  **Heated         Bunker C, Asphalt,    25 to 2420    0.8 to 1.2   \* All products in
  Products (above  etc.                                             this group within the
  50 C)**                                                           range of lowest
                                                                    specific
                                                                    gravity/viscosity to
                                                                    the highest specific
                                                                    gravity/viscosity
                                                                    tested are covered

  \*If only a                                                       
  single product                                                    
  is selected for                                                   
  test in Normal                                                    
  Liquids or                                                        
  Heated Products                                                   
  groups, the                                                       
  resulting CC                                                      
  will cover only                                                   
  that product.                                                     

  *NOTE: The                                                        
  Typical Products                                                  
  listed in this                                                    
  table are not                                                     
  limiting or                                                       
  all-inclusive;                                                    
  there may be                                                      
  other products                                                    
  and product                                                       
  trade names,                                                      
  which fall into                                                   
  a product family                                                  
  and product                                                       
  subgroup.*                                                        
  ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The turbine meters work group proposed amending Section "P" of the LMD
Technical Policy in Publication 14 to add the following:

**P. Product Families for Turbine Meters**

To facilitate the certification of turbine meters, product family groups
have been created to eliminate the necessity of testing each product
individually. Turbine meter product groups are defined by viscosity,
density, lubricity, and chemical/physical compatibility.

When submitting a turbine meter for evaluation, the applicant must
specify the product or product group(s) for which the meter is being
submitted. A meter that is successfully tested on one product will be
approved for use with that product only. If the meter is successfully
tested on a lower viscosity product and then successfully tested on a
higher viscosity product in the same product group, then all products in
that group falling within the range of viscosities can be included on
the Certificate.

Bi-directional turbine meters must be tested in "forward" and "reverse"
flow directions. Turbine meters must be tested in the mounting
orientation(s) required. Horizontal/vertical-mounted turbine meters must
be tested in both horizontal and vertical orientation, and in "forward"
and "reverse" flow, if they are bi-directional. Vertically-mounted
turbine meters that flow in only one direction must be described in the
Certificate.

The flow range of turbine meters is affected by line size, viscosity,
and specific gravity. Therefore, the criteria for inclusion of meters
from 50 % to 200 % min/max flow rate of the meter tested cannot be
applied to all line size, viscosity, and specific gravity requirements,
with respect to turbine meters.

One method to include smaller line sizes with higher viscosities is to
use multiple meter factors to linearize the performance curve.

Another method to include smaller line sizes with higher viscosities is
to increase the minimum flow rate.

The following calculation can be used to determine if a smaller line
size needs adjustment because of viscosity. The method of adjustment
must be described in the Certificate.

Sizing Ratio = Liquid Viscosity (centistokes) / Nominal Line Size
(inches)

Sizing Ratio = 1 or less, use the normal 10 % minimum flow rate. (10:1
turndown)

= Above 1 to 1.5 use 20 % minimum flow rate. (5:1 turndown)

= Above 1.5 exceeds the Minimum Discharge Rate of Wholesale Devices and
cannot be included.

Multiple meter factors can also be used to achieve extended flow rate
and to linearize the performance curve with low and high specific
gravity applications. This use must be described in the Certificate.

The product or product group(s), meter orientation, and flow directions
covered by the Certificate are to be identified on page 1 of the
Certificate of Conformance. More detailed information, including typical
products to be covered, number of meter factors required for smaller
line size, higher viscosity, low/high specific gravity and extended flow
rate are to be included in the application section of the Certificate.

+---------------------+---------------------------+---------+---------+
| **Turbine Meter     |                           |         |         |
| Product Group       |                           |         |         |
| Table**             |                           |         |         |
+=====================+===========================+=========+=========+
| **Product Groups**  | **Typical Products^1^**   | **Visc  | **Spe   |
|                     |                           | osity** | cific** |
|                     |                           |         |         |
|                     |                           | **(cent | **Gravi |
|                     |                           | istokes | ty^2^** |
|                     |                           | \[c     |         |
|                     |                           | St\])** |         |
+---------------------+---------------------------+---------+---------+
| **Refined Petroleum | diesel^3^, gasoline^4^,   |         |         |
| Products**          | kerosene, jet fuel        |         |         |
+---------------------+---------------------------+---------+---------+
|                     | distillate, fuel oil,     | 0.5 to  | 0.64 to |
|                     | stove oil                 | 200     | 1.1     |
+---------------------+---------------------------+---------+---------+
|                     |                           |         |         |
+---------------------+---------------------------+---------+---------+
| **Alcohols &        | ethanol, methanol,        |         |         |
| Glycols**           | butanol,                  |         |         |
+---------------------+---------------------------+---------+---------+
|                     | isopropyl, isobutyl       | 0.6 to  | 0.6 to  |
|                     |                           | 54      | 1.6     |
+---------------------+---------------------------+---------+---------+
|                     | ethylene glycol,          |         |         |
|                     | propylene, glycol         |         |         |
+---------------------+---------------------------+---------+---------+
|                     |                           |         |         |
+---------------------+---------------------------+---------+---------+
| **Compressed        | LPG, anhydrous-ammonia,   |         |         |
| Liquefied**         |                           |         |         |
|                     |                           |         |         |
| **Gases**           |                           |         |         |
+---------------------+---------------------------+---------+---------+
|                     | propane, butane, freon    | 0.2 to  | 0.3 to  |
|                     |                           | 0.6     | 0.68    |
+---------------------+---------------------------+---------+---------+
|                     |                           |         |         |
+---------------------+---------------------------+---------+---------+
| ##                  | Liquefied Argon, Oxygen,  | 0.1 to  | 0.8 to  |
| ## Cryogenic Liquid | Nitrogen                  | 0.4     | 1.4     |
| s (BP 152 C) and Li |                           |         |         |
| quefied Natural Gas |                           |         |         |
+---------------------+---------------------------+---------+---------+
| > ^1^NOTE: The      |                           |         |         |
| > Typical Products  |                           |         |         |
| > listed in this    |                           |         |         |
| > table are not     |                           |         |         |
| > limiting or       |                           |         |         |
| > all-inclusive;    |                           |         |         |
| > there may be      |                           |         |         |
| > other products    |                           |         |         |
| > and product trade |                           |         |         |
| > names, which fall |                           |         |         |
| > into a Product    |                           |         |         |
| > Group.            |                           |         |         |
| >                   |                           |         |         |
| > ^2^The specific   |                           |         |         |
| > gravity of a      |                           |         |         |
| > liquid is the     |                           |         |         |
| > ratio of its      |                           |         |         |
| > density to that   |                           |         |         |
| > of water at       |                           |         |         |
| > standard          |                           |         |         |
| > conditions,       |                           |         |         |
| > usually 4 °C      |                           |         |         |
| > (or 20 °C) and    |                           |         |         |
| > 1 atmosphere. The |                           |         |         |
| > density of water  |                           |         |         |
| > at standard       |                           |         |         |
| > conditions is     |                           |         |         |
| > approximately     |                           |         |         |
| > 1 000 kg/m3 (or   |                           |         |         |
| > 998 kg/m3).       |                           |         |         |
| >                   |                           |         |         |
| > ^3^Diesel fuel    |                           |         |         |
| > blends            |                           |         |         |
| > (biodiesel) with  |                           |         |         |
| > up to 20 %        |                           |         |         |
| > vegetable or      |                           |         |         |
| > animal fat/oil.   |                           |         |         |
| >                   |                           |         |         |
| > ^4^Gasoline       |                           |         |         |
| > includes          |                           |         |         |
| > oxygenated fuel   |                           |         |         |
| > blends with up to |                           |         |         |
| > 15 % oxygenate.   |                           |         |         |
+---------------------+---------------------------+---------+---------+

The source for some of the viscosity value information is in the
Industry Canada -- Measurement Canada "Classification of Liquids for the
Approval of Liquid Meters", Bulletin V-16 (rev. 2), Issue Date:
2005-05-13, Effective Date: 2005‑07‑01.

Discussion: On the first day of the meeting, because of the common issue
presented in the proposals, the Sector agreed to combine Agenda Items 2
and 4 for discussion. One manufacturer of RMFDs stated that the
proposals in Item 4 to include alcohols in the product group of "normal
liquids" that also included water, petroleum products, chemicals, and
vegetable oils was not appropriate. Another manufacturer stated that if
a company could make a single device that can pass type evaluation for
both alcohols and petroleum products, that company should not be
penalized because another company must submit different models to
measure each product. After considerable discussion it was apparent that
while each of the proposals had merit, no individual proposal satisfied
all of the concerns of the members. It was suggested that the parties
responsible for each of the proposals and other interested parties meet
after the conclusion of the first day of the Sector Meeting to work on a
compromise document that would satisfy all participants.

Conclusion: On the second day of the meeting the volunteer group
presented a proposal for consideration by the entire Sector membership
present at the meeting. After a few minor editorial changes, the Sector
agreed to forward proposed revisions to NCWM Publication 14 Section "C"
Product Families for Positive Displacement (PD) Meters, Section "D"
Product Families for Mass Flow Meters (MFM), and a new Product Families
Table designed to include product family testing requirements for PD
meters, MFM, and Turbine Meters in a single table, as shown below, to
the NTEP Committee for consideration.

C. Product Families for ~~Positive Displacement~~ Meters

**When submitting a ~~positive displacement~~ meter for evaluation, the
manufacturer must specify the product family and ~~subgroup(s)~~
[critical parameters]{.underline} for which the meter is being
submitted. ~~From the list of liquids constituting a product family and
subgroup, at least two liquids representing of the high and low key
characteristics of that subgroup are to be selected for use in the test.
If the meter successfully completes all accuracy and permanence tests
with these products, the resulting Certificate of Conformance will cover
the entire subgroup of the product family.~~**

The product family and the specific product subgroup covered by the
Certificate are to be identified on Page 1 of the Certificate of
Conformance. More detailed information, including the typical product
types found in the subgroup, is to be included in the Application
section of the Certificate.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **[Tests to be Conducted]{.underline}**                               |
|                                                                       |
| **[Test A -- Products must be individually tested and noted on the    |
| Certificate of Conformance.]{.underline}**                            |
|                                                                       |
| **[Test B -- To obtain coverage for a range of products within a      |
| family: Test with one product having a low specific gravity; test     |
| with a second product having a high specific gravity. The Certificate |
| of Conformance will cover all products in the family within the       |
| specific gravity range tested.]{.underline}**                         |
|                                                                       |
| **[Test C -- To obtain coverage for a range of products within a      |
| family: Test with one product having a low viscosity; test with a     |
| second product having a high viscosity. The Certificate of            |
| Conformance will cover all products in the family within the          |
| viscosity range tested.]{.underline}**                                |
|                                                                       |
| [Test D -- To obtain coverage for a product family: Test with one     |
| product in the product family.]{.underline}                           |
|                                                                       |
| **[Test E -- To obtain coverage for a range of products within a      |
| family: Test with one product having a low kinematic viscosity; test  |
| with a second product having a high kinematic viscosity. The          |
| Certificate of Conformance will note coverage for all products in the |
| family within the kinematic viscosity range tested.]{.underline}**    |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

+----------+----------+------------+--------------+--------+---------+
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|          | and Food | Liquid     | Light Oil,   |        |         |
|          | Grade    | Oils (Test | Spindle Oil, | *      |         |
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|          |          |            | Oil,         | ine}** |         |
|          |          |            | Asphalt,     |        |         |
|          |          |            | Vegetable    |        |         |
|          |          |            | Oil,         |        |         |
|          |          |            | Biodiesel    |        |         |
|          |          |            | above B20,   |        |         |
|          |          |            | AVgas, Jet   |        |         |
|          |          |            | A, Jet A-1,  |        |         |
|          |          |            | Jet B, JP4,  |        |         |
|          |          |            | JP5, JP7,    |        |         |
|          |          |            | JP8, Cooking |        |         |
|          |          |            | Oils,        |        |         |
|          |          |            | Sunflower    |        |         |
|          |          |            | Oil, Soy     |        |         |
|          |          |            | Oil, Peanut  |        |         |
|          |          |            | Oil, Olive   |        |         |
|          |          |            | Oil,         |        |         |
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|          |          |            | underline}** |        |         |
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|          |          | permi      | etc.]{.      | .38]{. |         |
|          |          | tted)]{.un | underline}** | underl |         |
|          |          | derline}** |              | ine}** |         |
+----------+----------+------------+--------------+--------+---------+
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|          | **[Ch    | nated]{.un | Perchlo      |        |         |
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|          | rline}** |            | ro-Ethylene, | 4      |         |
|          |          |            | etc.]{.      | .38]{. |         |
|          |          |            | underline}** | underl |         |
|          |          |            |              | ine}** |         |
+----------+----------+------------+--------------+--------+---------+
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|          | Glycols, | Glycols, & | Butanol,     | 7]{.   | 1.6]    |
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|          | rline}** | derline}** | Propylene    | to     |         |
|          |          |            | glycol,      | 4      |         |
|          |          | **[(Test E | etc.]{.      | .38]{. |         |
|          |          | permi      | underline}** | underl |         |
|          |          | tted)]{.un |              | ine}** |         |
|          |          | derline}** |              |        |         |
+----------+----------+------------+--------------+--------+---------+
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|          | p        | tted)]{.un | N            | 1.0]{. |         |
|          | ermitted | derline}** | onpotable]{. | underl |         |
|          | )]{.unde |            | underline}** | ine}** |         |
|          | rline}** |            |              |        |         |
+----------+----------+------------+--------------+--------+---------+
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|          | Liqui    | L          | Solution;    | to     | to      |
|          | d]{.unde | iquid]{.un | 28 %, 30 %   | 400]{. | 1.45]   |
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|          | **[Fe    | **[Fertil  | A            |        |         |
|          | rtilizer | izers]{.un | qua-Ammonia; | **[10  |         |
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|          | rline}** |            | Ammonia      | 275]{. |         |
|          |          |            | Nitrate;     | underl |         |
|          |          |            | N-P-K        | ine}** |         |
|          |          |            | solutions;   |        |         |
|          |          |            | 10-34-0;     |        |         |
|          |          |            | 4-10-10;     |        |         |
|          |          |            | 9-18-9;      |        |         |
|          |          |            | etc.]{.      |        |         |
|          |          |            | underline}** |        |         |
+----------+----------+------------+--------------+--------+---------+
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|          | rline}** | derline}** | Touchdown,   | underl | {.under |
|          |          |            | Banvel,      | ine}** | line}** |
|          |          |            | Treflan,     |        |         |
|          |          |            | Paraquat,    | **[5.7 |         |
|          |          |            | Prowl,       | to     |         |
|          |          |            | etc]{.       | 333]{. |         |
|          |          |            | underline}** | underl |         |
|          |          |            |              | ine}** |         |
+----------+----------+------------+--------------+--------+---------+
|          | **[Crop  | **[Crop    | **           | **[0.7 | **[0.7  |
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|          |          |            | Adjuvants,   | ine}** | line}** |
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+----------+----------+------------+--------------+--------+---------+
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|          |          |            | Doubleplay,  | ine}** | line}** |
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|          |          |            | Guardsman,   | **[20  |         |
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|          |          |            | etc.]{.      | 750]{. |         |
|          |          |            | underline}** | underl |         |
|          |          |            |              | ine}** |         |
+----------+----------+------------+--------------+--------+---------+
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|          | Chemical | Chem       | ungicides]{. |        |         |
|          | s]{.unde | icals]{.un | underline}** |        |         |
|          | rline}** | derline}** |              |        |         |
+----------+----------+------------+--------------+--------+---------+
|          | **[Crop  | **[Crop    | **[Micro     |        |         |
|          | Chemical | Chem       | nutrients]{. |        |         |
|          | s]{.unde | icals]{.un | underline}** |        |         |
|          | rline}** | derline}** |              |        |         |
+----------+----------+------------+--------------+--------+---------+
|          | **[Su    | **[Suspen  | **[3-10-30;  | **[20  | **[1.0  |
|          | spension | sions]{.un | 4-4-27,      | to     | to      |
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|          | rline}** |            | underline}** | underl | {.under |
|          |          | **[Fertil  |              | ine}** | line}** |
|          | **[Fe    | izers]{.un |              |        |         |
|          | rtilizer | derline}** |              | **[20  |         |
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|          |          |            |              | underl |         |
|          |          |            |              | ine}** |         |
+----------+----------+------------+--------------+--------+---------+
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|          |          |            |              | 000]{. |         |
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|          |          |            |              | ine}** |         |
+----------+----------+------------+--------------+--------+---------+
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|          |          |            | Phosphoric   | ine}** | line}** |
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|          |          |            | underline}** | to     |         |
|          |          |            |              | 160]{. |         |
|          |          |            |              | underl |         |
|          |          |            |              | ine}** |         |
+----------+----------+------------+--------------+--------+---------+
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+----------+----------+------------+--------------+--------+---------+
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+----------+----------+------------+--------------+--------+---------+
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+----------+----------+------------+--------------+--------+---------+
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D. [Additional Criteria for]{.underline} Product Families for Mass Flow
Meters

**~~When submitting a direct mass flow meter for evaluation, the
manufacturer must specify the product or product group for which the
meter is being submitted. To cover a product group, NTEP tests must be
conducted with two liquids within the product group.~~** When two
liquids of different densities are tested, the Certificate of
Conformance (CC) for the mass flow meter will cover approved liquids
with a specific gravity range from 0.1 above the highest specific
gravity tested to 0.1 below the lowest specific gravity tested. The
specific gravity range within the product group can be expanded by
conducting an NTEP test with a liquid of higher or lower specific
gravity than is covered on the existing CC.

**~~The above does not apply to the following product groups: compressed
gases, compressed liquids, and cryogenic liquids. In the case of these
product groups, only one liquid within each group is required to undergo
an NTEP evaluation and, upon completion, the entire product group will
be covered on the existing CC.~~**

Multi-product applications (that is, applications in which the meter
will be used without a change to zero or calibration to dispense
different products which vary in specific gravity by more than 0.1) must
include a multi-product test. The multi-product initial test will be
performed on the meter without a change to zero or calibration using
multiple products having a difference in specific gravity of at least
0.2. For devices which will be used to dispense multiple products having
a specific gravity range greater than 0.2, the multi-product testing
must be performed over the anticipated range before multi-product
applications will be included on the CC. For the multi-product testing,
throughput testing will be performed on one or a combination of the
products; testing for the subsequent test will be conducted on both
products without a change to zero or calibration. The CC for a mass flow
meter will cover multi-product applications where the specific gravity
of a single product, or multiple products, varies by the amount tested
throughout the entire approved specific gravity range of the meter.
Example: Where a meter has been tested and a certificate issued for
multi-product with one liquid having a specific gravity of 0.7 and
another liquid having a specific gravity of 1.0 and the meter is
subsequently tested to expand the range with a liquid having a specific
gravity of 1.6, the allowed variation of gravities covered by the CC
will be from 0.7 through 1.6. Multi-product testing requirements do not
apply to meters used to dispense a product such as propane in which the
density varies in normal operation.

## 5. Permanence Test for "Wholesale Meters" in Publication 14

**Source:** NTEP Laboratories

**Background/Discussion:** At the 2005 meeting of the NTEP laboratories,
it was noted that Publication 14 does not contain permanence test
criteria for wholesale positive displacement meters. The NTEP labs
developed the following proposal for submission to the Sector for
review.

**Recommendation:** The Sector reviewed the following proposal for
possible forwarding to the NTEP Committee for approval and addition to
the 2006 edition of Publication 14.

**Proposal:** Modify Section D of the Publication 14 LMD Checklist as
follows:

D. [Initial Evaluation and Permanence Tests for Wholesale Positive
Displacement (PD) Meters]{.underline}

**[The following tests are considered to be appropriate for metering
systems on Wholesale PD Meters:]{.underline}**

1.  **[Four test drafts at each of five flow rates.]{.underline}**

2.  **[Only one meter is required for the initial test, after which the
    meter will be reevaluated for permanence. The minimum throughput
    criterion for these meters is the maximum rated flow in units per
    minute x 2000]{.underline}**

3.  **[Following the period of use, the tests listed above are to be
    repeated. All results must be within acceptance
    tolerances.]{.underline}**

Tests of Automatic Temperature Compensating Systems on Wholesale Meters
(Code Reference T.2.3.4.)

The difference between the meter error for results determined with and
without the automatic temperature compensating system activated shall
not exceed:

1\. 0.2 % of the test draft for mechanical automatic temperature
compensating systems; and

> 2\. 0.1 % of the test draft for electronic automatic temperature
> compensating systems.

The results of each test shall be within the applicable \"acceptance\"
or maintenance tolerance.

Repeatability on Wholesale Meters (Code Reference T.2.3.3.)

When multiple tests are conducted at approximately the same flow rate,
the range of the test results for the flow rate shall not exceed 40 % of
the absolute value of the maintenance tolerance, and the results of each
test shall be within the applicable tolerance. This tolerance does not
apply to the test of the automatic temperature compensating system.

Tests for repeatability shall include a minimum of three consecutive
test drafts of approximately the same size and be conducted under
controlled conditions where variations in factors, such as temperature,
pressure, and flow rate, are reduced to the extent that they will not
affect the results obtained.

## 

Discussion/Conclusion: A mass flow meter manufacturer suggested that the
throughput requirement should be replaced with a time requirement of 60
days between the initial evaluation and the permanence test. The NTEP
laboratories were opposed to that change because it did not include any
criteria for an amount of use between tests. After some discussion the
proposal for a 60-day time frame was withdrawn. Another member suggested
that the reference to the Canadian throughput requirement should be
removed because at this time there is no mutual recognition program
between the United States and Canada for meters. The Sector agreed that
the reference to Canadian throughput requirements should be editorially
removed from all permanence test section in NCWM Publication 14. The
Sector agreed to forward the proposal for test requirements for
wholesale meters to the NTEP Committee for consideration.

## 6. NTEP Tolerances for Meters with Different Flow Rates when Using Different Sized Provers

**Source:** Maryland NTEP Laboratory

**Background:** During an evaluation of a high-gallonage RMFD with
marked flow rates of 60 gpm maximum and 12 gpm minimum, the Maryland
NTEP laboratory found that the actual flow rate on the lowest setting of
the automatic nozzle was 6 GPM. Several questions need to be addressed
regarding this situation.

N.4.2.2 (b) in the LMD Code states "Devices with a marked minimum flow
rate shall have a \"special\" test performed at or near the marked
minimum flow rate."

If a 10-gal test measure is used, what is the appropriate tolerance
applicable? Table T.2. in the LMD Code stipulates that the special test
tolerance is 0.5 %, which is 11.55 cu in on a ten-gal test draft;
however, there is a footnote that states that the applicable acceptance
tolerance for a special test when using a 10-gal test draft is
5.5 cu in. Which tolerance should be applied during an NTEP evaluation?
If a prover with a capacity greater than 10 gallons is used, does it
provide a tolerance advantage over tests conducted with a 10-gal test
measure?

G-T.1. (e) states that acceptance tolerances apply to all equipment
undergoing type evaluation. Does that mean that special test tolerances
are not applicable during NTEP testing?

At its 2005 meeting the Sector agreed to forward a proposal to modify
G-T.1. as shown below to the NCWM and Southern Weights and Measures
Association S&T Committees for consideration.

> **Proposal: Modify H44 Sec. 1.10 Paragraphs G-T.1. Acceptance
> Tolerances (e) and N.4.2.2. Retail Motor-Fuel as follows:**

**G-T.1. Acceptance Tolerances. - Acceptance tolerances shall apply
to:**

> **(a) equipment to be put into commercial use for the first time;**
>
> **(b) equipment that has been placed in commercial service within the
> preceding 30 days and is being officially tested for the first time;**
>
> **(c) equipment that has been returned to commercial service follow­ing
> official rejection for failure to conform to per­formance requirements
> and is being offi­cially tested for the first time within 30 days after
> corrective service;**
>
> **(d) equipment that is being officially tested for the first time
> within 30 days after major reconditioning or overhaul; and**
>
> **(e) equipment undergoing type evaluation [(special test tolerances
> are not applicable)]{.underline}.**

At the 2005 NCWM Annual Meeting, the Meter Manufacturers Association
(MMA) indicated that they had not understood that the proposal submitted
to the Committee from the Measuring Sector would only apply to all types
of liquid-measuring devices submitted for NTEP evaluation. The MMA
stated that without special test tolerances most meters, especially
those installed in vehicle-mounted applications, would not meet
tolerances for low flow tests during both field and NTEP evaluations.
The Committee agreed to make the proposal an information item to allow
the MMA and the Measuring Sector time to further develop the proposal
and resubmit it to the Committee for consideration.

Prior to the addition of Table T.2. to the Handbook 44 LMD Code in 2002,
the applicable tolerances in T.2.1. for "retail devices" including RMFDs
were the same for normal and special tests. Special test tolerances were
only applicable to "wholesale devices" measuring liquids other than
agri-chemicals and asphalt. The Sector was asked to consider a
recommendation that limits the application of special test tolerances in
the LMD code to only those devices where it was appliclble prior to
2002.

**Recommendation:** The Sector reviewed the following proposal for
possible forwarding to the NCWM S&T Committee for consideration along
with a recommendation that the NCWM S&T Committee General Code item to
amend G-T.1. be withdrawn.

**Proposal:** Modify Table T.2. Accuracy Classes for Liquid-Measuring
Devices Covered in NIST Handbook 44 Section 3.30. as follows:

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| 0.3   | Petroleum products delivered  | 0.2 %   | 0.3 %   | 0.5 %   |
|       | from large capacity (flow     |         |         |         |
|       | rates over 115 L/min          |         |         |         |
|       | (30 gal/min))\*\* devices     |         |         |         |
|       | including motor fuel devices, |         |         |         |
|       | heated products at or greater |         |         |         |
|       | than 50 °C asphalt at or      |         |         |         |
|       | below temperatures 50 °C, all |         |         |         |
|       | other liquids not shown where |         |         |         |
|       | the typical delivery is over  |         |         |         |
|       | 200 L (50 gal)                |         |         |         |
+-------+-------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 0.3A  | Asphalt at temperatures       | 0.3 %   | 0.3 %   | 0.5 %   |
|       | greater than 50° C            |         |         |         |
+-------+-------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 0.5\* | Petroleum products delivered  | 0.3 %   | 0.5 %   | 0.5%    |
|       | from small capacity (at       |         |         |         |
|       | 4 L/min (1 gal/min) through   |         |         |         |
|       | 115 L/min (30 gal/min))\*\*   |         |         |         |
|       | motor-fuel devices,           |         |         |         |
|       | agri-chemical liquids, and    |         |         |         |
|       | all other applications not    |         |         |         |
|       | shown where the typical       |         |         |         |
|       | delivery is  200 L (50 gal)  |         |         |         |
+-------+-------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 1.1   | Petroleum products and other  | 0.75 %  | 1.0 %   | 1.25%   |
|       | normal liquids from devices   |         |         |         |
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|       | 1 gal/min and devices         |         |         |         |
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Discussion/Conclusion: The Sector reviewed the proposal that would
remove the special test tolerance for retail motor-fuel dispensers and
wholesale meters measuring agri‑chemicals and asphalt. The Sector agreed
that some devices measuring agri‑chemicals and asphalt should have a
special test tolerance. The current definition of "retail" in
Handbook 44 now applies to devices that, prior to 2004 when the
definition of "retail" was changed, would have met the definition for a
wholesale device because of their rated flow. When the wholesale devices
measuring agri-chemicals and asphalt were classified as "wholesale,"
they were permitted to have a special test tolerance. Those same devices
may now meet the criteria to be classified as "retail"; however they
should still be allowed to have a special test tolerance. The Sector
agreed to limit the proposal to only RMFDs and to forward the modified
proposal shown below to the NCWM S&T Committee for consideration.

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+=======+===============================+=========+=========+=========+
| **Acc | **Application**               | **Acc   | **Main  | **      |
| uracy |                               | eptance | tenance | Special |
| Cl    |                               | Tole    | Tole    | Test    |
| ass** |                               | rance** | rance** | Toleran |
|       |                               |         |         | ce^[1]{ |
|       |                               |         |         | .underl |
|       |                               |         |         | ine}^** |
+-------+-------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 0.3   | Petroleum products delivered  | 0.2 %   | 0.3 %   | 0.5 %   |
|       | from large capacity (flow     |         |         |         |
|       | rates over 115 L/min          |         |         |         |
|       | (30 gal/min))\*\* devices     |         |         |         |
|       | including motor fuel devices, |         |         |         |
|       | heated products at or greater |         |         |         |
|       | than 50 °C asphalt at or      |         |         |         |
|       | below temperatures 50 °C, all |         |         |         |
|       | other liquids not shown where |         |         |         |
|       | the typical delivery is over  |         |         |         |
|       | 200 L (50 gal)                |         |         |         |
+-------+-------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 0.3A  | Asphalt at temperatures       | 0.3 %   | 0.3 %   | 0.5 %   |
|       | greater than 50 °C            |         |         |         |
+-------+-------------------------------+---------+---------+---------+
| 0.5\* | Petroleum products delivered  | 0.3 %   | 0.5 %   | 0.5%    |
|       | from small capacity (at       |         |         |         |
|       | 4 L/min (1 gal/min) through   |         |         |         |
|       | 115 L/min (30 gal/min))\*\*   |         |         |         |
|       | motor-fuel devices,           |         |         |         |
|       | agri-chemical liquids, and    |         |         |         |
|       | all other applications not    |         |         |         |
|       | shown where the typical       |         |         |         |
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## 7. Marking Requirements for 3.32. LPG and Anhydrous Ammonia Liquid-Measuring Devices

**Source:** NTEP Laboratories

**Background/Discussion:** At the 2005 meeting of the NTEP laboratories
it was recommended that the location of markings requirement from the
LMD code be added to Sections 3.32. LPG and Anhydrous Ammonia
Liquid-Measuring Devices and 3.37. Mass Flow Meters.

**Recommendation:** The Sector was asked to review the following
proposal and, if it agreed, to forward it to the NCWM S&T Committee for
consideration.

**Proposal:** Add a new paragraph S.4.3. Location of Marking
Information; Retail Motor-Fuel Dispensers to Handbook 44 Section 3.32.
LPG and Anhydrous Ammonia Liquid-Measuring Devices and renumber
subsequent paragraphs as follows:

**S.4. Marking Requirements.**

> **S.4.1. Limitation of Use.** - If a device is intended to measure
> accurately only products having particular properties, or to measure
> accurately only under specific installation or operating conditions,
> or to measure accurately only when used in conjunction with specific
> accessory equipment, these limitations shall be clearly and
> permanently stated on the device.
>
> **S.4.2. Discharge Rates.** - A device shall be marked to show its
> designed maximum and minimum discharge rates. The marked minimum
> discharge rate shall not exceed:
>
> \(a\) 20 L (5 gal) per minute for stationary retail devices, or
>
> \(b\) 20 % of the marked maximum discharge rate for other retail
> devices and for wholesale devices.
>
> (Amended 1987)
>
> **Note**: See example in Section 3.30. Liquid-Measuring Devices Code,
> Paragraph S.4.4.1.
>
> (Added 2003)
>
> ***[S.4.3. Location of Marking Information; Retail Motor-Fuel
> Dispensers. - The required marking information in the General Code,
> Paragraph G-S.1. Identification shall appear as
> follows:]{.underline}***

(a) ***[within 60 cm (24 in) to 150 cm (60 in) from the base of the
    dispenser;]{.underline}***

(b) ***[either internally and/or externally provided the information is
    permanent and easily read; and]{.underline}***

(c) ***[on a portion of the device that cannot be readily removed or
    interchanged (i.e., not on a service access panel).]{.underline}***

> **[Note: *The use of a dispenser key or tool to access internal
> marking information is permitted for Retail Liquid-Measuring
> Devices.*]{.underline}**
>
> ***[\[\*Nonretroactive as of January 1, 200X\]]{.underline}***
>
> **S.4.~~3~~[4]{.underline}. Temperature Compensation.** - If a device
> is equipped with an automatic temperature compensator, the primary
> indicating elements, record­ing elements, and recorded representation
> shall be clearly and conspicuously marked to show that the volume
> delivered has been adjusted to the volume at 15 °C (60 °F).

Conclusion: There was no discussion on agenda Item 7 to add a new
paragraph S.4.3. and renumber subsequent paragraphs. The Sector agreed
to forward the proposal to the NCWM S&T Committee for consideration.

## 8. Marking Requirements for 3.37. Mass Flow Meters

**Source:** NTEP Laboratories

**Background/Discussion:** At the 2005 meeting of the NTEP laboratories
it was recommended that the location of markings requirement from the
LMD Code be added to Sections 3.32. LPG and Anhydrous Ammonia and 3.37.
Mass Flow Meters

**Recommendation:** The Sector was asked to review the following
proposal and, if it agreed, to forward the proposal to the S&T Committee
for consideration.

**Proposal:** Add a new paragraph S.5.1. Location of Marking
Information; Retail Motor-Fuel Dispensers to Handbook 44 Section 3.37.
Mass Flow Meters and renumber subsequent paragraphs as follows:

**S.5. Markings.** - A measuring system shall be legibly and indelibly
marked with the following information:

(a) pattern approval mark (i.e., type approval number);

(b) name and address of the manufacturer or his trademark and, if
    required by the weights and measures authority, the manufacturer\'s
    identification mark in addition to the trademark;

(c) model designation or product name selected by the manufacturer;

(d) nonrepetitive serial number;

(e) *the accuracy class of the meter as specified by the manufacturer
    consistent with Table T.2.;\**

> (Added 1994)

(f) maximum and minimum flow rates in pounds per unit of time;

(g) maximum working pressure;

(h) applicable range of temperature if other than --10 °C to +50 °C;

(i) minimum measured quantity; and

(j) product limitations, if applicable.

*\[\*Nonretroactive as of January 1, 1995\]*

> ***[S.5.1. Location of Marking Information; Retail Motor-Fuel
> Dispensers. - The required marking information in the General Code,
> Paragraph G-S.1. Identification shall appear as
> follows:]{.underline}***

(d) ***[within 60 cm (24 in) to 150 cm (60 in) from the base of the
    dispenser;]{.underline}***

(e) ***[either internally and/or externally provided the information is
    permanent and easily read; and]{.underline}***

(f) ***[on a portion of the device that cannot be readily removed or
    interchanged (i.e., not on a service access panel).]{.underline}***

> **[Note: *The use of a dispenser key or tool to access internal
> marking information is permitted for Retail Liquid-Measuring
> Devices.*]{.underline}**

***[\[\*Nonretroactive as of January 1, 200X\]]{.underline}***

> **S.5.~~1~~[2]{.underline}. Marking of Gasoline Volume Equivalent
> Conversion Factor. -** A device dispensing compressed natural gas
> shall have either the statement \"One Gasoline Liter Equivalent (GLE)
> is Equal to 0.678 kg of Natural Gas\" or \"One Gasoline Gallon
> Equivalent (GGE) is Equal to 5.660 lb of Natural Gas\" permanently and
> conspicuously marked on the face of the dispenser according to the
> method of sale used.

(Added 1994)

Conclusion: There was no discussion on agenda Item 8 to add a new
paragraph S.5.1. and renumber subsequent paragraphs. The Sector agreed
to forward the proposal to the NCWM S&T Committee for consideration.

## 9. Value of the Smallest Unit for Liquid Measuring Devices (LMD) Code

**Source:** WMD

**Background/Discussion:** In 2004 the definition of a "retail device"
in Handbook 44 was modified to include all devices used to measure
product for the purpose of sale to the end user. At that time the S&T
Committee believed all affected parties were aware of the proposal and
there was no opposition to the change. However, after the 2005 Edition
of Handbook 44 was published and distributed, WMD received a comment
from a weights and measures jurisdiction that routinely tests large
meters used to deliver fuel to fishing fleets and other large
ocean-going boats. The jurisdiction stated that the average delivery is
approximately 300 000 gal and may be as much as 1 000 000  gal. At the
present time value of the smallest unit of the indicated delivery for
these devices is 1 gal. Because the fuel is being delivered to the end
user, the jurisdiction believes this is a retail delivery and that
Handbook 44 now requires a smallest unit of delivery of not more than
0.5 L (1 pt) for these devices. WMD recommends a change to Handbook 44
is appropriate to recognize a larger minimum unit of delivery for large
fuel deliveries.

**Recommendation:** The Sector was asked to review the following
proposal and if it agreed, to forward it to the S&T Committee for
consideration. It was also suggested that as an alternative, the Sector
could decide it was more appropriate to form a work group to develop
suitability criteria for all meters, including such things as minimum
and maximum flow rate, minimum resolution, minimum measured quantity,
etc., for an application and forward the concept to the S&T Committee as
a developing issue.

**Proposal:** Modify Handbook 44, Section 3.30., S.1.2.3. Value of
Smallest Unit as follows:

> **S.1.2.3. Value of Smal­lest Unit.** - The value of the smallest unit
> of indi­cated delivery, and recorded delivery if the device is equipped
> to record, shall not exceed the equivalent of:
>
> \(a\) 0.5 L (~~1 p~~t [0.1 gal]{.underline}) on ~~retail~~ devices
> [making a delivery of less than 1000 gal]{.underline};
>
> \(b\) 5 L (1 gal) on ~~wholesale~~ devices [making a delivery of
> 1000 gal or more]{.underline}.
>
> This require­ment does not apply to manually operated devices equipped
> with stops or stroke-limiting means.
>
> (Amended 1983 and 1986)

Discussion/Conclusion: The Sector supported the concept of the proposal;
however, during the discussion of the item, a recommendation was made to
base the smallest unit requirement on meter size (marked flow rate)
rather than the size of the delivery. The Sector agreed and modified the
proposal as shown below. The Sector agreed to forward the modified
proposal to the NCWM S&T Committee for consideration.

**Proposal:** Modify Handbook 44, paragraph S.1.2.3. as follows:

> **S.1.2.3. Value of Smal­lest Unit.** - The value of the smallest unit
> of indi­cated delivery, and recorded delivery if the device is equipped
> to record, shall not exceed the equivalent of:
>
> \(a\) 0.5 L **(~~1 p~~t [0.1 gal]{.underline})** on **~~retail~~**
> devices **[with a maximum rated flow rate of 750 L/min (200 gal/min)
> or less.]{.underline}**
>
> \(b\) 5 L (1 gal) on **~~wholesale~~** devices **[with a maximum rated
> flow of more than 750 L/min (200 gal/min)]{.underline}.**
>
> This require­ment does not apply to manually operated devices equipped
> with stops or stroke-limiting means.
>
> (Amended 1983[,]{.underline} ~~and~~ 1986[, and 200X]{.underline})

##  

## 10. Value of the Smallest Unit for Vehicle-Tank Meters (VTM) Code

**Source:** Maryland NTEP Laboratory

**Background/Discussion:** Paragraph S.1.1.3. in the VTM Code requires
the smallest unit of indicated delivery to be not greater than 0.5 L
(0.1 gal) for deliveries on meters with a rated maximum flow rate of
500 L/min (100 gal/min) or less used for retail deliveries of liquid
fuel and 5 L (1 gal) for all other meters (except milk-metering
systems). VTMs with rated maximum flow rates greater than 100 gal/min
are being introduced into the marketplace; however, the amount of the
increase in flow rate and the amount of product being delivered do not
warrant a tenfold increase in the required value of the smallest unit of
measurement.

**Recommendation:** The Sector was asked to review the following
proposal and consider forwarding it to the NCWM S&T Committee for
consideration.

**Proposal:** Modify Handbook 44, Section 3.31., Paragraph S.1.1.3.
Value of the Smallest Unit. as follows:

> **S.1.1.3. Value of Smallest Unit.** - The value of the smallest unit
> of indicated delivery, and re­corded delivery if the meter is equi­pped
> to re­cord, shall not exceed the equivalent of:
>
> \(a\) 0.5 L (0.1 gal) or 0.5 kg (1 lb) on milk-metering sys­tems
>
> \(b\) 0.5 L (0.1 gal) on meters with a rated maximum flow rate of
> ~~500~~ **[750 ]{.underline}**L/min (~~100~~
> **[200 ]{.underline}**gal/min) or less used for retail deliver­ies of
> liquid fuel, or

(c) 5 L (1 gal) on other meters.

Discussion/Conclusion: The Sector reviewed a proposal to increase the
rated maximum flow rate criteria in S.1.1.3. from 100 gal/min to
200 gal/min. Some manufacturers of aviation refueling systems suggested
that these systems need a separate criterion due to the unique nature of
their application. The Sector agreed with the aviation refueler
manufacturers and agreed to forward the modified proposal shown below to
the NCWM S&T Committee for consideration.

**Proposal:** Modify Paragraph S.1.1.3. as follows:

> **S.1.1.3. Value of Smallest Unit.** - The value of the smallest unit
> of indicated delivery, and re­corded delivery if the meter is equi­pped
> to re­cord, shall not exceed the equivalent of:
>
> \(a\) 0.5 L (0.1 gal) or 0.5 kg (1 lb) on milk-metering
> sys­tems**[,]{.underline}**
>
> \(b\) 0.5 L (0.1 gal) on meters with a rated maximum flow rate of
> **~~500~~ [750 ]{.underline}**L/min **(~~100~~
> [200]{.underline}** gal/min) or less used for
> **~~[retail]{.underline}~~** deliver­ies of liquid fuel, or
>
> (**[Amended 200X)]{.underline}**
>
> **[(c) 5 L (1 gal) on meters with a rated maximum flow of 575 L/min
> (150 gal/min) or more used for aviation refueling
> systems,]{.underline}**
>
> **[(Added 200X)]{.underline}**

**(~~c~~[d]{.underline})** 5 L (1 gal) on other meters.

## 11. Add Fluid Ounce to NIST Handbook 44, Section 3.30. Liquid‑Measuring Devices, Paragraph S.1.2. Units

**Source:** NTEP Laboratories

**Background:** NTEP issued a CC for a liquid-measuring device that
displays its deliveries in fluid ounces. The device currently in use
always makes a delivery of 4 fl oz. A weights and measures jurisdiction
would not approve the use of the device stating that it did not comply
with S.1.2. in the LMD Code. Paragraph S.1.2. allows binary submultiples
of the liter or gallon; therefore an indication of 1/32 gallon would be
acceptable. The laboratories agreed that consumers would understand
4 fl oz better than 1/32 of a gallon and suggested the Measuring Sector
review the following proposal and consider recommending it to the NCWM
S&T Committee for adoption into Handbook 44.

**Recommendation:** Modify Handbook 44, Section 3.30, S.1.2. Units, as
follows:

> **S.1.2.** **Units. -** A liquid-measuring device shall indicate, and
> record if the device is equipped to record, its deliveries in liters,
> gallons, quarts, pints, **[fluid ounces]{.underline}** or
> binary-submultiples or decimal subdivisions of the liter or gallon.

(Amended 1987, 1994)

Conclusion: The Sector supported the proposal to modify S.1.2. and
agreed to forward the proposal a recommended to the NCWM S&T Committee
for consideration.

## 12. Reorganize Publication 14 to Clarify Tests of Electronic Cash Registers (ECR) for Retail Motor-Fuel Dispensers (RMFD)

**Source: NTEP Laboratories**

**Background:** At the 2005 NTEP Laboratory Meeting, one of the
Measuring labs stated that the LMD section of Publication 14 was not
well organized. During an NTEP evaluation the evaluator must
continuously flip from one section of the publication to another to find
all the requirements applicable to the device under test. The lab also
stated that the evaluation of an ECR interfaced with a RMFD required the
use of both the ECR Checklist and the LMD Checklist in order to find all
the applicable requirements. The California laboratory volunteered to
provide a draft reorganization of LMD Checklist and a draft of a revised
ECR checklist with the applicable requirements added from the LMD
checklist. Drafts of the reorganized LMD checklist and the revised ECR
checklist are available from NIST WMD upon request.

**Recommendation:** The Sector was asked to review the drafts submitted
and, if agreeable, to forward them to the NTEP Committee for approval as
revisions to the 2006 version of Publication 14.

**Conclusion:** The Sector supported the concept provided all NTEP
laboratories and other interested parties conduct a thorough review of
the proposed changes before they are incorporated in NCWM
Publication 14. The NTEP Director, Steve Patoray, agreed to post the
draft changes as shown in Appendices A and B on the NCWM website.

## 13. Next Meeting

The Sector discussed the time and location for its next meeting. The
Sector supported having its next meeting immediately prior to the Annual
Meeting of the Southern Weights and Measures Association which will be
held in Annapolis, Maryland. Maryland Weights and Measures offered to
host a tour of the Maryland NTEP facility in the morning of the first
day of the meeting.

## 14. Multi-point Calibration (linearization) for Meters

**Source: NTEP Laboratories**

Background/Discussion: At the 2005 NTEP Laboratory Meeting, one of the
labs noted a concern that some meter manufacturers are using multi-point
calibration (linearization) to expand the range of flow rates for a
meter submitted for type evaluation. Neither Handbook 44 nor
Publication 14 prohibit or provide requirements for the use of
multi-point calibration for meters. The laboratories agreed that, if
multi-point calibrations are used during an evaluation, it must be noted
on the CC for the device and that installations must include that
feature. The laboratories also agreed that multi-point calibration
should only be used to extend the range of flow rates beyond a turn-down
ratio of 5 to 1. Any meter submitted for evaluation utilizing
multi-point calibration must be able to meet test requirements over a
turn-down ratio of 5 to 1 without multi-point calibration and then would
be tested using multi-point calibration to expand the range of flow
rates beyond a ratio of 5 to 1.

At the time of distribution of this agenda a specific proposal for
addition to Handbook 44 or Publication 14 had not been submitted by any
of the NTEP laboratories. This item is included on the agenda to alert
the members of a concern and to solicit input on the subject that may
appear as an agenda item at the next Sector Meeting.

Conclusion: The Sector discussed the concerns of the NTEP laboratories
and agreed that the use of multi-point calibration should be restricted
to only extending the turn-down range to a ratio of greater than 5 to 1.
During the meeting the Sector developed a modification to Section "G" of
the technical policy on page LMD -- 6 of the 2005 edition of NCWM
Publication 14 as shown below and agreed to forward the recommended
change to the NTEP Committee for consideration.

Modify Publication 14 Technical Policy Section G. Range of Data Points
as follows:

G. Range of Data Points

The number and types of tests to be run on devices covered under this
checklist are specified in the Checklist and Test Procedures section and
the Field Evaluation and Permanence Tests for Metering Systems section
of this checklist. However, if the NTEP laboratory feels that there is a
performance or other Handbook 44 related problem and provides reasons to
support this belief, the laboratory is given the latitude to require
additional testing.

[Multi-point calibration shall be blind and integral (programmed during
manufacture and not accessible in the field) to the measuring element or
it shall not be used to establish the minimum flow range required (5:1
or 10:1, etc., as required). Programmable multi-point calibration can be
used to extend the range of a system beyond the minimum range required
for the measuring element. The use of multi-point calibration to extend
the range will be noted on the CC.]{.underline}

###### 

## 15. Audit Trail Remote Configuration

**Source:** NTEP Laboratories

**Background/Discussion:** At the 2005 NTEP Laboratory Meeting, one of
the labs noted a concern that some retail motor-fuel dispensers do not
meet the sealing requirements for Category 1 devices because of the
definition of remote configuration capability in Handbook 44. Remote
configuration capability is defined as "the ability to adjust a weighing
or measuring device or change its sealable parameters from or through
some other device that is not itself necessary to the operation of the
weighing or measuring device or is not a permanent part of that device."
The mechanism for changing blend ratios on some dispensers, while not
required for normal operation of the device, is not a "permanent" part
of the device.

At the time of distribution of the agenda a specific proposal for
addition to Handbook 44 or Publication 14 had not been submitted by any
of the NTEP laboratories. This item was included on the agenda to alert
the members of a concern and to solicit input on the subject that may
appear as an agenda item at the next Sector Meeting.

The Sector discussed NIST Handbook 44 codes for liquid-measuring devices
that do not have specific provisions for electronic sealing (i.e., audit
trails) in the code, such as the Vehicle-Tank Meters Code or the LPG and
Anhydrous Ammonia Metering-Devices Code. At the meeting, manufacturers
of these devices stated that they have designed metering systems with
electronic sealing capability with remote configuration capability. They
are currently seeking an NTEP Certificate of Conformance (CC) for these
systems. Currently the specific NIST Handbook 44 code for these devices
does not address electronic sealing, but it is recognized in the General
Code and under the provisions of G‑A.3. Special and Unclassified
Equipment. Accordingly, NTEP has made an *ad hoc* decision to apply the
criteria in the LMD Code to these devices; however, the manufacturers
would prefer specific language similar to that in the Liquid-Measuring
Devices (LMD) Code. During the discussion, the Sector concluded that
some of these new applications and other applications currently in use
would have been classified as the former device Category 2 device.

Conclusion: The Sector agreed that the decision to remove Category 2
from the LMD Code and the Mass Flow Meters Code should be reversed and
that provisions for electronic sealing should be added to
liquid-measuring devices codes 3.30. Liquid-Measuring Devices, 3.31.
Vehicle-Tank Meters, 3.32. LPG and Anhydrous Ammonia Liquid-Measuring
Devices, 3.34. Hydrocarbon Gas Vapor-Measuring Devices, 3.35. Milk
Meters, and 3.38. Carbon Dioxide Liquid-Measuring Devices and agreed to
forward that proposal to the Committee for consideration. The technical
advisor, Dick Suiter, NIST, will develop the specific proposal for the
recommended change to each of the codes listed above.

## 16. New Product Application for Meters and Formula for the Proper Calculation of Relative Error

(Note: This item was added to the agenda during the Sector meeting.)

**Source:** FMC Smith Meter

**Recommendation:** Amend Section "F" of the LMD Technical Policy in
Publication 14 as shown in the proposal below:

**Proposal:** If a manufacturer wants to add a new product to an
existing family of meters, the following criteria will be applied:

1.  If the accuracy class in NIST Handbook 44 for the new product falls
    within the same NIST Handbook 44 accuracy class or a more strict
    accuracy class than the most strict accuracy class covered on the
    Certificate of Conformance, the entire range of meters sizes will be
    covered for product tested.

2.  If the accuracy class in NIST Handbook 44 for the new product falls
    within a less strict NIST Handbook 44 accuracy class than the most
    strict accuracy class covered by the Certificate, the new product
    will only be covered for meters meeting the requirements of
    paragraph E, Meters Sizes to be included on a Certificate of
    Conformance.

> **[If the product being added is from a family of products that has
> been previously subjected to the permanence test, then the requirement
> for a permanence test may be waived provided the initial test of the
> product being added meets following conditions:]{.underline}**
>
> **[a) the results of the initial test were not questionable;
> and]{.underline}**
>
> **[b) multi-point calibration may not be used to add the new
> product.]{.underline}**

Make the following editorial change to NCWM Publication 14 LMD
Checklists to add the formula for the proper calculation of relative
error

**[Percent Error = \[(Indicated -- Actual) / Actual\] x
100]{.underline}**

**[Where "Actual" = the amount delivered corrected for appropriate
influence factors.]{.underline}**

**Discussion/Conclusion:** At the Sector meeting, FMC Smith Meter
requested that Section "F" be modified, as shown above, to allow the
addition of a new product to a CC that already includes product(s) from
the same product family as the product to be added. FMC Smith Meter also
suggested that the formula for proper calculation of relative error
should be added to all of the LMD checklists to provide uniformity
between the NTEP laboratories when calculating errors during NTEP
evaluations. The Sector reviewed the proposed change to Section "F" and
agreed to forward the proposal to the NTEP Committee for consideration.
The Sector also agreed that the formula for proper calculation of
relative error should be added to all of the LMD checklists to provide
uniformity between the NTEP laboratories when calculating errors during
NTEP evaluations.

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| Joe    | Control         |                | 489   | sonprocess.com |
|        |                 | Statesboro, GA | -0253 |                |
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| leary, | of Meas Stds    | Perkins Road   | 916\) | ry@cdfa.ca.gov |
| M      |                 | Ste 100        | 229   |                |
| ichael |                 |                | -3000 |                |
|        |                 | Sacramento, CA |       |                |
|        |                 | 95828          |       |                |
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| Steven |                 | Bureau Drive   | 301\) | cook@nist.gov> |
|        |                 |                | 975   |                |
|        |                 | Gaithersburg,  | -4003 |                |
|        |                 | MD 20878       |       |                |
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| C      | Actaris Neptune | 1310 Emerald   | \(    | <rc            |
| ooper, |                 | Road           | 864\) | ooper@greenwoo |
| Rodney |                 |                | 942   | d.actaris.com> |
|        |                 | Greenwood, SC  | -2226 |                |
|        |                 | 29646          |       |                |
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| Marco, |                 | Way            | 512\) | arco@wayne.com |
| S      |                 |                | 388   |                |
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|        |                 | 78728          |       |                |
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| Fo     | Tuthill         | 8825 Aviation  | \(    | <mforker       |
| rkert, | Transfer        | Drive          | 260\) | t@tuthill.com> |
| M      | Systems         |                | 747   |                |
| aurice |                 | Ft. Wayne, IN  | -7529 |                |
|        |                 | 46809          |       |                |
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| Fr     | Maryland        | 50 Harry S.    | \(    | michaelfrail   |
| ailer, | Department of   | Truman Parkway | 410\) | er@comcast.net |
| M      | Agriculture     |                | 841   |                |
| ichael |                 | Annapolis, MD  | -5790 |                |
|        |                 | 21401          |       |                |
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| Mike   | Technologies    | Street         | 512\) | eanfuelusa.com |
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|        |                 | 78626          |       |                |
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| Glo    | Murray          | 2515           | \(    | <pg            |
| wacki, | Equipment, Inc. | Charleston     | 260\) | lowacki@murray |
| Paul   |                 | Place          | 484   | equipment.com> |
|        |                 |                | -0382 |                |
|        |                 | Fort Wayne, IN |       |                |
|        |                 | 46808          |       |                |
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| ffman, |                 | Cove           | 407\) | n@toptech.com> |
| David  |                 |                | 332   |                |
|        |                 | Longwood, FL   | -1774 |                |
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| hnson, | Commerce        | Friendly       | 336\) | gordon.johnson |
| Gordon | Systems Inc     | Avenue         | 547   | @gilbarco.com> |
|        |                 |                | -5375 |                |
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|        |                 | 27420          |       |                |
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| linic, | Dept of         | Service Center | 919\) |                |
| Allen  | Agriculture     |                | 733   |                |
|        |                 | Raleigh, NC    | -3313 |                |
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| elnik, |                 | Way            | 512\) | lnik@wayne.com |
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| Mike   | AG              |                | 535   | us.endress.com |
|        |                 | Greenwood, IN  | -2745 |                |
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| hance, | Canada          | Tunney\'s      | 613\) | stian@ic.gc.ca |
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| iller, | Solutions       | Ave, Box 10428 | 814\) | ler@fmcti.com> |
| R      |                 |                | 898   |                |
| ichard |                 | Erie, PA 16514 | -5286 |                |
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| rnane, | Measure         |                | 609\) | ane@pemfab.com |
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|        |                 | 08073          | -0922 |                |
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| wiler, | Weights & Meas  | Mall South     | 402\) | nlo@agr.ne.gov |
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| rrish, | Co., LLC        | 301, North     | 912\) | hnny.parrish@b |
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| ajala, | Company         |                | 814\) | ala@veeder.com |
| David  |                 | Altoona, PA    | 696   |                |
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| uiter, |                 | Bureau Drive   | 301\) | iter@nist.gov> |
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| thlie, | Maryland        | Truman Parkway | 410\) | a.state.md.us> |
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[]{#AppendixC .anchor}**Appendix C**

**National Type Evaluation Technical Committee**

**Weighing Sector Annual Meeting**

September 25 - 27, 2005 -- Columbus, Ohio

**Meeting Summary**

[Carry-over Items](#AppendixCCarryOver) **C3**

[1. Recommendations to Update NCWM Publication 14 to Reflect Changes to
NIST Handbook 44
C2](#recommendations-to-update-ncwm-publication-14-to-reflect-changes-to-nist-handbook-44)

[(a) Footnote to S.1.8.4. C3](#a-footnote-to-s.1.8.4.)

[(b) Automatic Zero-Setting Mechanism (Zero-tracking)
C3](#b-automatic-zero-setting-mechanism-zero-tracking)

[(c) Table S.6.3.b. Note 3 -- Nominal Capacity and Value
C3](#c-table-s.6.3.b.-note-3-nominal-capacity-and-value)

[(d) Time Dependence (Creep Test) for Scales
C4](#d-time-dependence-creep-test-for-scales)

[(e) Time Dependence (Creep Test) for Load Cells
C5](#e-time-dependence-creep-test-for-load-cells)

[2. Identification: Built-for-Purpose Software-based Devices
C5](#identification-built-for-purpose-software-based-devices)

[3. S.1.1.c. Zero Indication (Marking Requirements)
C6](#s.1.1.c.-zero-indication-marking-requirements)

[4. Bench/Counter Scale Shift Test and Definitions
C8](#benchcounter-scale-shift-test-and-definitions)

[5. Publication 14 Force Transducer (Load Cell) Family and Selection
Criteria
C8](#publication-14-force-transducer-load-cell-family-and-selection-criteria)

[6. Compatibility of Indicators Interfaced with Weighing and Measuring
Elements
C9](#compatibility-of-indicators-interfaced-with-weighing-and-measuring-elements)

[7. Handbook 44 Computing Scales Interfaced with an Electronic Cash
Register
C10](#handbook-44-computing-scales-interfaced-with-an-electronic-cash-register)

[8. Publication 14 - New Items in Computing Scale Section
C11](#publication-14---new-items-in-computing-scale-section)

[9. CLC Type Evaluation Tests on Railway Track/Vehicle Scales --
Technical Policy
C12](#clc-type-evaluation-tests-on-railway-trackvehicle-scales-technical-policy)

[10. Tare on Multiple Range Scales C13](#tare-on-multiple-range-scales)

[11. Performance and Permanence Tests for Railway Track Scales Used to
Weigh Statically
C15](#performance-and-permanence-tests-for-railway-track-scales-used-to-weigh-statically)

[12. Cash Acceptors or Card-activated Systems
C17](#cash-acceptors-or-card-activated-systems)

[13. Ranges Covered on the CC for a Railway Track Scale Based on the
Device Evaluated
C19](#ranges-covered-on-the-cc-for-a-railway-track-scale-based-on-the-device-evaluated)

[New Items](#new-items-1) **C19**

[14. CLC for Combination Railway Track/Vehicle Scales
C19](#clc-for-combination-railway-trackvehicle-scales)

[15. Abbreviations for Carat and Count in Publication 14 Sections 38.
and 76.
C20](#abbreviations-for-carat-and-count-in-publication-14-sections-38.-and-76.)

[16. Performance and Permanence Test for Bench and Counter Scales
C21](#performance-and-permanence-test-for-bench-and-counter-scales)

[17. Minimum Height of Weight and Units Indications
C22](#minimum-height-of-weight-and-units-indications)

[18. Automatic Weighing Systems Influence Factor Temperature Ranges that
Exceed --10 °C to 40 °C
C23](#automatic-weighing-systems-influence-factor-temperature-ranges-that-exceed-10-c-to-40-c)

[19. Criteria for Railway Track Scales With a Rotary Dump Option
C26](#criteria-for-railway-track-scales-with-a-rotary-dump-option)

[20. Permanence Tests for Identification Information
C26](#permanence-tests-for-identification-information)

[21. Next Sector Meeting C26](#next-sector-meeting)

> [**Appendix A. Recommendations**](#NatlTypeEvalTechCommittee10) C27

[Agenda Item 1 (a) Footnote to S.1.8.4.
C29](#agenda-item-1-a-footnote-to-s.1.8.4.)

[Agenda Item 1 (b) Automatic Zero-Setting Mechanism (Zero-tracking)
C29](#agenda-item-1-b-automatic-zero-setting-mechanism-zero-tracking)

[Agenda Item 1 (c) and 20. Table S.6.3.b. Note 3 -- Nominal Capacity and
Value & Permanence Tests for Identification Information
C30](#agenda-item-1-c-and-20.-table-s.6.3.b.-note-3-nominal-capacity-and-value-permanence-tests-for-identification-information)

[Agenda Item 1 (d) Time Dependence (Creep Test) for Scales
C38](#agenda-item-1-d-time-dependence-creep-test-for-scales)

[Agenda Item 1 (e) Time Dependence (Creep Test) for Load Cells
C41](#agenda-item-1-e-time-dependence-creep-test-for-load-cells)

[Agenda Item 11. Performance and Permanence Tests for Railway Track
Scales Used to Weigh Statically
C44](#agenda-item-11.-performance-and-permanence-tests-for-railway-track-scales-used-to-weigh-statically)

[Agenda Item 12. Cash Acceptors or Card-activated Systems
C47](#agenda-item-12.-cash-acceptors-or-card-activated-systems)

[Agenda Item 14. CLC for Combination Railway Track/Vehicle Scales
C48](#agenda-item-14.-clc-for-combination-railway-trackvehicle-scales)

[Agenda Item 15. Abbreviations for Carat and Count in Publication 14
Sections 38 and 76.
C49](#agenda-item-15.-abbreviations-for-carat-and-count-in-publication-14-sections-38-and-76.)

[Agenda Item 16. Performance and Permanence Test for Bench and Counter
Scales
C50](#agenda-item-16.-performance-and-permanence-test-for-bench-and-counter-scales)

[Agenda Item 18. AWS Influence Factor Temperature Ranges that Exceed
--10 °C to 40 °C
C50](#agenda-item-18.-aws-influence-factor-temperature-ranges-that-exceed-10-c-to-40-c)

[**Appendix B. Meeting Attendees**](#appendix-b) C52

[]{#AppendixCCarryOver .anchor}**Carry-over Items**

## 1. Recommended Changes to Publication 14 Based on Actions at the 2005 NCWM Annual Meeting

The NTEP technical advisor provided the Sector with specific
recommendations for incorporating test procedures and checklist language
based upon actions of the 2005 Annual Meeting of the National Conference
on Weights and Measures (NCWM). The Sector was asked to briefly discuss
each item and provide general input on the technical aspects of the
issues.

### (a) Footnote to S.1.8.4.

***Background:*** See the Report of the 90^th^ NCWM, Specifications and
Tolerances (S&T) Committee Agenda Item 320-1 for additional background
information. During its 2005 Annual Meeting, the NCWM agreed to amend
NIST Handbook 44 Scales Code paragraph footnote to S.1.8.4. Recorded
Representations, Point-of-Sale Systems to nonretroactively prohibit the
use of the "#" symbol.

***Discussion:*** The Weighing Sector considered a proposal from the
NIST Technical Advisor to amend NCWM Publication 14 Weighing Devices
Technical Policy, Checklists, Test Procedures Digital Electronic Scales
(DES) Section 76. List of Acceptable Abbreviations and Symbols and
Electronic Cash Registers Interfaced with Scales (ECRS) Section 11
Recorded Representation Point-of-Sale Systems.

***Recommendation:* The Sector recommends that amendments proposed in
[Appendix A-Agenda Item 1(a)](#agenda-item-1-a-footnote-to-s.1.8.4.) be
incorporated into NCWM Publication 14 DES Section 76. List of Acceptable
Abbreviations and ECRS Section 11. Recorded Representation Point-of-Sale
Systems.**

### (b) Automatic Zero-Setting Mechanism (Zero-tracking)

***Background:*** See the Report of the 90^th^ NCWM, Specifications and
Tolerances (S&T) Committee Agenda Item 320-4 for additional background
information. During its 2005 Annual Meeting, the NCWM agreed to amend
NIST Handbook 44 2.20. Scales Code paragraph S.2.1.3. Scales Equipped
with an Automatic Zero-Setting Mechanism (AZSM), add new paragraphs
S.2.1.3.1. Zero-Tracking for Scales Manufactured between
January 1, 1981, and January 1, 2007, and S.2.1.3.2. Zero-Tracking for
Scales Manufactured on or After January 1, 2007, and renumber paragraph
S.2.1.3.3. Means to Disable Zero-Tracking on Class III L Devices.

***Discussion:*** The Weighing Sector considered a proposal from the
NIST Technical Advisor to amend NCWM Publication 14 Weighing Devices
Technical Policy, Checklists, Test Procedures Digital Electronic Scales
(DES) Section 43. The NIST Technical Advisor responded to a question on
the AZSM requirements for Class III vehicle scales, Class III L scales,
and Class IIII scales. The language that was adopted by the NCWM states
that the AZSM limit for vehicle, axle-load, and railway track scales is
3.0 scale divisions for both Class III and III L Vehicle Scales.
Wheel-load weighers must meet the same requirements as other scales in
paragraph S.2.1.3.2. (b).

***Recommendation:* The Sector recommends that amendments proposed in
[Appendix A-Agenda
Item 1(b)](#agenda-item-1-b-automatic-zero-setting-mechanism-zero-tracking)
be incorporated into NCWM Publication 14 DES Section 43. Automatic
Zero-Setting Mechanism.**

### (c) Table S.6.3.b. Note 3 -- Nominal Capacity and Value

***Background:*** See the Report of the 90^th^ NCWM, Specifications and
Tolerances (S&T) Committee Agenda Item 320‑5 for additional background
information on the location and content for the marking of nominal
capacity by division. During its 2005 Annual Meeting, the NCWM agreed to
amend NIST Handbook 44 2.20. Scales Code Table S.6.3.b. Note 3 --
Nominal Capacity and Value.

***Discussion:*** The Weighing Sector considered a proposal from the
NIST Technical Advisor to amend NCWM Publication 14 Weighing Devices
Technical Policy, Checklists, Test Procedures Digital Electronic Scales
(DES) Sections 1 and 2, and Electronic Cash Registers Interfaced with
Scales (ECRS) Sections 5 and 7.

The Sector requested clarification on what is meant by the phrase
"readily apparent by the design of the device" in the previous editions
of Handbook 44 Scales Code Table S.6.3.b. Note 3. They also reported
that field officials, in both the United States and Canada, have
repeatedly raised questions and suggested that pictures or diagrams be
included in Publication 14 that demonstrate the meaning of the existing
language. The Sector also suggested that examples of acceptable
"capacity by value" markings and that the terms "Max," "min," and "e" be
included in Publication 14 as examples of acceptable markings for
"capacity by value."

***Recommendation:* The Sector recommends that amendments in
[Appendix A-Agenda
Item 1(c)](#agenda-item-1-c-and-20.-table-s.6.3.b.-note-3-nominal-capacity-and-value-permanence-tests-for-identification-information)**
**be incorporated into NCWM Publication 14 DES with the three drawings
from the Report of the 90^th^ NCWM, S&T Committee Agenda Item 320‑5 and
an example using the international markings such as "Max", "e~min~", and
"d" be included in Publication 14^1^. Additionally, the Sector
recommended that examples such as single revolution dials, beam
scales^2^ (excluding tip weights) be added to Publication 14 to
demonstrate what is meant by the phrase "readily apparent by the design
of the device."**

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ***NIST Technical Advisor's Notes:***                                 |
|                                                                       |
| 1.  The Sector recommendation to amend the capacity markings sections |
|     of Publication 14 in [Appendix A-Agenda                           |
|     Item 1(c)](#agenda-item-1-c-and-20.-table-s.6.3.b.-note-3-nomina  |
| l-capacity-and-value-permanence-tests-for-identification-information) |
|     have been consolidated with the Sector recommend changes in       |
|     Agenda Item 20. Permanence Tests for Identification Information.  |
|                                                                       |
| 2.  WMD disagrees with the recommendation to exclude beam scales with |
|     tip weights from the capacity by division marking requirements.   |
|     The example of a portable platform scale with supplemental        |
|     weights should be required to be marked with a capacity by        |
|     division statement since the sum of the supplemental weights are  |
|     not readily apparent when viewing the reading face of the scale.  |
|     Additionally, supplemental weights that are normally furnished    |
|     with the scale may have been removed or additional weights may    |
|     have been added which, according to the definition of "nominal    |
|     capacity" in Handbook 44 Appendix D, would change its "nominal    |
|     capacity". If supplemental weights are added in addition to the   |
|     weights normally supplied with the scale, the scale would be      |
|     overloaded beyond its intended capacity for both shift and        |
|     increasing load tests. If weights were removed, shift tests would |
|     not be conducted with the appropriate amount of weight based on   |
|     the intended scale capacity. Markings that included the nominal   |
|     capacity would make the field inspector and user aware of the     |
|     intended capacity of the scale for both use and test whether or   |
|     not supplemental weights have been added to or removed from the   |
|     scale.                                                            |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

**During the discussion of this item the Sector noted that the use of
"d" and "e" are used interchangeably in NIST Handbook 44. This can lead
to the incorrect application of requirements applied to weighing devices
where the scale division "d" is different than the verification division
"e." Additionally, the terms graduation, interval, and division are not
consistently used throughout the Scale Code. A small work group
consisting of Darrell Flocken (Mettler Toledo), Gary Lameris (Hobart
Corporation), the Ohio NTEP Lab, and Paul Lewis (Rice Lake Weighing)
will review the entire Scales Code and develop a recommendation to amend
Handbook 44 so that the abbreviations, terms, and definitions are used
correctly and consistently in the code.**

### (d) Time Dependence (Creep Test) for Scales

***Background:*** See the 2005 NCWM Publication 16 Committee Reports of
the 90^th^ National Conference on Weights and Measures, Specifications
and Tolerances Committee Agenda item 320‑8 for additional background
information. During its 2005 Annual Meeting, the NCWM agreed to amend
NIST Handbook 44 Scales Code paragraph T.N.4.5. Time Dependence and add
new paragraphs T.N.4.5.1. Time Dependence Class II, III, and IIII
Non-automatic Weighing Instruments, and T.N.4.5.2. Time Dependence;
Class III L Non-automatic Weighing Instruments.

***Discussion:*** The Weighing Sector considered a proposal from the
NIST Technical Advisor to amend NCWM Publication 14 Weighing Devices
Technical Policy, Checklists, Test Procedures Digital Electronic Scales
(DES) Section 58. Time Dependence Test. Some members of the Sector
requested clarification on the ambient test conditions and automatic
zero-tracking information in the proposed test form. The NIST Technical
Advisor reported that the ambient test conditions recorded on the test
form are the same as the test forms used in OIML R 76‑2. The information
on the test form regarding the operational status of the AZSM was
considered as optional information and is not on the equivalent OIML
test form and will be removed from the proposed test form. The Sector
questioned the meaning of some of the symbols in the proposed test form
and suggested that they be defined on the test form.

There were additional discussions that existing test procedures in
Publication 14 requires that the creep test be performed at 20 °C,
--10 °C, and 40 °C. OIML R 76 states that only one influences factor be
tested at one time and that performing creep test at the various
temperatures is considered as combining the influence factors of time
and temperature. Members of the Sector believed that this subject should
be submitted to Sector as a new agenda item, or be considered by the
NCWM Specifications and Tolerance Committee.

***Recommendation:* The Sector recommends that amendments in**
[Appendix A-Agenda Item 1(d)](#section-21)**, with changes to the test
form recommended by the Sector, be incorporated into NCWM
Publication 14.**

### (e) Time Dependence (Creep Test) for Load Cells

***Background:*** See the 2005 NCWM Publication 16 Committee Reports of
the 90^th^ National Conference on Weights and Measures, Specifications
and Tolerances Committee Agenda item 320‑8 for additional background
information regarding load cell creep test tolerances during type
evaluation. During its 2005 Annual Meeting, the NCWM agreed to add NIST
Handbook 44 Scales Code paragraph T.N.4.6. Time Dependence for Load
Cells During Type Evaluation and Table T.N.4.6. Maximum Permissible
Error (mpe) for Load Cells During Type Evaluation.

***Discussion:*** The NIST Technical Advisor reported that NIST Weights
and Measures Division (WMD) will be submitting a proposal to a regional
weights and measures association S&T committee to add creep recovery
test procedures that were inadvertently omitted from the proposal to add
the Time Dependence requirements and [lower]{.underline} the
apportionment factors to better align NIST Handbook 44 with the 2005
Edition of NCWM Publication 14.

The Weighing Sector also considered a proposal from the NIST Technical
Advisor to amend NCWM Publication 14 Weighing Devices Technical Policy,
Checklists, Test Procedures for Force Transducers Section L. II
Determination of Creep.

***Recommendation:* The Sector recommends that the proposed language
provided by the NIST Technical Advisor with editorial corrections to the
language as recommended by the Sector in [Appendix A-Agenda
Item 1(e)](#agenda-item-1-e-time-dependence-creep-test-for-load-cells)
be included in the 2006 Edition of NCWM Publication 14 Force Transducers
(Load Cells).**

**The NIST Technical Advisor has submitted a proposal to the Southern
Weights and Measures Association S&T Committee that would correct the
tolerances applied to Class III L load cells and add the creep recovery
tolerances that were inadvertently omitted in the 2005 NCWM S&T
Committee agenda item 320-8.**

**Pending action by the 91^st^ NCWM Specification and Tolerances
Committee in 2006 on this WMD proposal, the Sector recommends that no
corresponding changes should be made to Table T.N.4.6. in the proposal
to amend Publication 14 and that the creep test recovery procedures be
deleted from the language submitted by the NIST Technical Advisor.**

## 2. Identification: Built-for-Purpose Software-based Devices

***Background:*** See the 2005 Report of the 90^th^ National Conference
on Weights and Measures, Specifications and Tolerances Committee Agenda
Item 320‑1 in NCWM Publication 16 for additional background information
and the proposed software identification language considered by the S&T
Committee.

At the 2005 Annual Meeting of the NCWM, the S&T Committee heard no
support for this item in its present form and agreed to withdraw the
item from is agenda. The S&T Committee encouraged the regional Weights
and Measures Associations, and associations of device manufacturers to
develop and resubmit a new proposal if they think it is appropriate.

Additionally, the NCWM Board of Directors agreed to establish an NTETC
Software Sector. That Sector will tentatively meet in April 2006. The
charge of the Software Sector is to:

-   Develop a clear understanding of the use of software for the
    operation of today's weighing and measuring instruments. This first
    step is important to permit the direction of the efforts mentioned
    in the next steps.

-   Develop Handbook 44 specifications as needed to provide appropriate
    requirements for software incorporated into weighing and measuring
    devices and adequate tools for field verification and enforcement of
    such devices to include security requirements, simple identification
    means, etc.

-   Revise existing or develop new Publication 14 checklists to provide
    NTEP laboratories the capability of identifying and certifying
    software or software components as being metrologically compliant
    with Handbook 44 requirements including, but not limited to its
    functions, marking, and security.

-   Consider the development of guidelines for and promote training of
    weights and measures officials in proper application of Handbook 44
    in verifying software as compliant and traceable to a NTEP
    Certificate of Conformance (CC).

Individuals interested in participating as members of the Software
Sector were requested to contact Jim Truex, NTEP Committee Chairman.

***Discussion:*** The Weighing Sector reviewed the background
information and heard comments from Don Onwiler, NCWM Chairman, that the
first meeting of the Software Sector will be held in conjunction with
the 2006 meeting of the NTEP Participating Laboratories. The NTEP
Committee has requested volunteers to participate in the Sector,
including people who are experienced in developing metrological
software. WMD recommended that the Software Sector consider soliciting
input from foreign metrological regulatory agencies that have experience
with regulating metrological software used in weighing and measuring
devices and other U.S. Government Agencies that have experience in
verifying the performance and security of software. Mettler Toledo
reported that they have had some contact with the Western European Legal
Metrology Cooperation (WELMEC) and experience with WELMEC Guide 2.3.
Guide for Examining Software (Weighing Instruments). A copy of the
WELMEC publication can be downloaded from their website at
[www.welmec.org/publications/2-3.pdf](http://www.welmec.org/publications/2-3.pdf).
The NTEP Director also suggested investigating the existence of software
standards written by other U.S. standards writing organizations (e.g.,
ANSI) and that any volunteers to the Sector be willing to actively
participating in the Sector and be committed to following through with
assigned tasks.

***Recommendation:* The NIST Technical Advisor included this item on the
agenda only to provide the Weighing Sector with an update the status of
the S&T Committee Agenda item 320‑1 in NCWM Publication 16
Identification: Built-for-Purpose Software-based Devices and recommends
no further action on this item since it was withdrawn from the S&T
Committee agenda.**

## 3. S.1.1.c. Zero Indication (Marking Requirements)

**Source:** 2004 Weighing Sector Agenda Item 4 - S.1.1. (c). Zero
Indication (Marking Requirements).

***Background:*** See the 2005 Report of the 90^th^ National Conference
on Weights and Measures, Specifications and Tolerances Committee Report,
the 2003 NTETC Weighing Sector Meeting Summary agenda item 19, and the
2005 NCWM Publication 16 S&T Committee Report Item 320-1 for additional
background information on the proposal to clarify marking requirements
for scales that display unloaded scale conditions with other than
digital zero indications.

During the 2004 NCWM Interim Meeting, the S&T Committee was briefed on
some ongoing discussions about zero indications within the Weighing
Sector for the past several years. The Committee agreed that its
interpretation of paragraph S.1.1. (c) is consistent with the original
intent of the 78th NCWM Report of the Specifications and Tolerances
Committee. The Committee agreed that additional language is needed to
clarify that no marking is required if operator intervention is
necessary to verify a zero condition before the start of a transaction.
The Committee believed this will provide a record of how the requirement
should be applied and proposed changes to paragraph S.1.1. (c) to
clarify that no marking is required if operator intervention is
necessary to verify a zero condition before the start of a transaction.

At the 2005 Annual Meeting of the NCWM, the S&T Committee changed the
status of the item from "voting" to "information" to allow additional
time to assess whether or not the markings could be displayed as part of
the indication rather than being physically marked on the device and to
gather more information on whether or not self-service systems are
providing the necessary information about the zero-load condition of the
scale prior to each weight determination.

***Discussion:*** A couple of the scale manufacturers provided weighing
instruments during the meeting and demonstrated how they operate with in
the current requirements of S.1.1.(c). The purpose of the demonstration
was to see the operation; have the opportunity to operate the scale;
help other members of the Sector to understand the issue better; and
show that the units have "an effective automatic means..." to satisfy
the requirement without additional labels or markings.

NIST WMD restated that they continue to support the language recommended
in the S&T Committee's agenda item 320-1 that clarifies the intent of
the 78^th^ NCWM S&T Committee. Furthermore, parties that disagree with
the 2004 Committee's interpretation and oppose the proposed language in
320-1 should develop an alternate proposal to clarify that additional
markings ***are not required*** for devices that have "an effective
automatic means" to inhibit a weighing operation or return the device to
a continuous digital indication when the scale is in an out-of-balance
condition.

Mettler Toledo stated that they continue to oppose the proposed language
to amend Scales Code paragraph S.1.1. (c). since effective means are
provided to inhibit a weighing operation when zero indications are
indicated by other than a digital zero when the scale is in an
out-of-balance condition. That is, the scale will not go into a "sleep"
mode if there scale is not at zero and will return to an active weight
display if the scale senses that the scale is no longer at zero. In
situations where the scale display turns off with the scale in an
out-of-balance condition, operator intervention is required to turn on
the scale, in which case the scale will automatically be rezeroed or
indicate an error condition.

Mettler Toledo further stated that their position is based on the
language in NIST Handbook 44. WMD responded that the proposal is
intended to clearly state the position of the 78^th^ NCWM S&T Committee
in NIST Handbook 44.

Other manufacturers supported the Mettler Toledo position and discussed
other methods that provide effective means to inhibit weighing
transactions and display other than digital zero indications such as
center-of-zero annunciators, RFID (radio frequency identification
device) would reactivate the scale displays when the product is in close
proximity to the scale, touch screen display scale activation that would
automatically activate when the scale was in an out-of-balance
condition, weight displays visible to the operator when the customer
display indicates promotions or other non weight information.

The Maryland NTEP laboratory and NIST WMD stated that the proposed
language represents what is already covered by NTEP evaluation and test
criteria. The problem is that field officials do not know if or when
additional markings are required, and that customers need the zero
information (either by a digital zero or other indication that the scale
is at zero) along with the weight, and pricing information in a
computing type device, in order to make an informed decision on whether
or not to accept the weight (and total price) determination.

The Ohio NTEP laboratory disagreed with the WMD and Maryland positions
and reported that they have not heard of any problems by field officials
and that they have received no customer complaints on this subject.

Additional comments were made that supported the Ohio position and that
customers do not look at the zero condition of the scale and that they
are only concerned about the price they have to pay. WMD and Maryland
responded that the Sector should not be making that assumption and that
there are customers that want to make sure that the scale starts at zero
in order to receive an accurate transaction.

***Recommendation:* The discussion was concluded since there was no
clear consensus on a position that the Sector could report to the NCWM
S&T Committee on the agenda item. The Sector Chairman held two votes on
this subject. The results of the vote will be forwarded to the NCWM S&T
Committee.**

**The first vote was to determine if the Sector agreed with the proposal
on the NCWM S&T agenda to amend Handbook 44 paragraph S.1.1. (c) to
clarify that additional markings *are required* for devices that have an
effective automatic means to inhibit a weighing operation or return the
device to a continuous digital indication when the scale is in an
out-of-balance condition. Two Sector members voted to support the S&T
Committee proposal and eleven Sector members voted against supporting
the proposal.**

**The second vote was to establish a Sector position that states that
additional markings *should not be not required* *during type
evaluation* on devices that have an effective automatic means to inhibit
a weighing operation, or return the device to a continuous digital
indication when the scale is in an out-of-balance condition. The results
of the second vote:** **two Sector members voted to oppose this position
and twelve Sector members voted to support this position.**

**The result of the second vote means that such markings would not be
required during type evaluation. It should be noted that WMD continues
to believe that field officials may require such markings citing General
Code paragraph G‑S.6. Marking Operational Controls, Indications, and
Features and the interpretation of the 78^th^ NCWM S&T Committee unless
Scales Code paragraph S.1.1. (c). is amended to clearly state that no
additional markings are required when a device, where zero is indicated
by other than a continuous digital zero, has effective means to inhibit
a weighing transaction when the scale is in an out-of-balance
condition.**

## 4. Bench/Counter Scale Shift Test and Definitions

**Source:** NIST WMD

***Background:*** See the 2004 NTETC Weighing Sector Meeting Summary
agenda item 5 and the 2005 NCWM Publication 16 S&T Committee Report
agenda item 320-6 for additional background information.

At the 2005 Annual Meeting of the NCWM, the S&T Committee agreed with
the Scale Manufacturers Association to modify Figure 2, test positions
for test loads located in the corners of the scale platform but kept the
proposal as an information item to enable weights and measures officials
and the NTEP Laboratories to continue forwarding data on the proposed
and current shift test to the NIST Technical Advisor.

***Discussion/Recommendation:* WMD has received limited data from one
state and no data from the NTEP laboratories. WMD requests that any data
from the participating NTEP laboratories be submitted by
November 1, 2005, in order that the results can be compiled and
presented to the S&T Committee during the January 2006 NCWM Interim
Meeting.**

**Jim Truex, Chief Ohio Department of Agriculture Weights and Measures,
reported that their field officials and the Ohio NTEP laboratory have
collected data, and the data will be submitted to WMD by
November 1, 2005. Jim added that preliminary results indicate that they
have not found any significant problems.**

**There is no action required by the Sector at this time.**

## 5. Publication 14 Force Transducer (Load Cell) Family and Selection Criteria

***Source:*** NTEP Committee Technical Advisor

***Background:*** See the 2004 NTETC Weighing Sector Meeting Summary
agenda item 11 for additional background information regarding a
recommendation to amend the family selection criteria for load cells to
be listed on an NTEP Certificate of Conformance.

During its 2004 Meeting, the Weighing Sector agreed to assign a work
group (Stephen Patoray (NTEP), Steven Cook (NIST), the NIST Force Group,
Joseph Antkowiak (Flintec), Frank Rusk (Coti), and the California NTEP
laboratory) to complete the following tasks:

1.  Develop the definition of a family, determine load cell selection
    criteria, and develop an example of a load cell selection for the
    2005 NCWM Interim Meeting.

2.  Review and adapt OIML R 60 language developed by John Elengo for
    incorporation into Publication 14 for the 2005 meeting of the
    Weighing Sector.

*Discussion:* Stephen Patoray, NTEP Director, updated the Sector on the
status of the project. He described a proposal that has been forwarded
to the small work group. In summary, the proposal has the potential for
an applicant to submit only one load cell for a basic load cell family
to be covered on an NTEP CC. However, taking into consideration possible
groups within the family (e.g., material construction, methods of
mounting, strain gauge bonding, output rating, input impedance, supply
voltage, cable details, etc.), there will be no significant difference
in the number of load cells that have to be submitted for evaluation.

One of the questions that must be addressed in any proposed change to
the selection criteria is how the criteria will affect applications to
amend and expand existing CC.

***Recommendation:* The Sector agreed that no actions are required by
the Sector at this time since the work group has not finalized a
specific proposal to modify load cell selection criteria.**

## 

## 6. Compatibility of Indicators Interfaced with Weighing and Measuring Elements

***Source:*** NTETC Measuring Sector and NCWM S&T Committee

***Background:*** This issue proposed to change what requirements and
evaluation criteria must be met to interface an indicating element and a
weighing or measuring element that have not been previously evaluated
together on a single NTEP CC, but which have their own NTEP CC listing
compatible communication specifications. See the 2004 Report of the
89^th^ NCWM, Specifications and Tolerances (S&T) Committee Agenda
Item 310‑2 and the 2004 NTETC Weighing Sector Meeting Summary Agenda
Item 12 for additional background information.

At its 2004 meeting, the Weighing Sector stated that the proposal as
written is not appropriate for weighing devices since the language could
require all combinations of devices and communications to be evaluated.
The Weighing Sector agrees with the Measuring Sector that this is not
the intent of the proposed language. The NCWM S&T Committee decided to
withdraw Item 310-2 from the S&T Committee Agenda until it is further
developed and resubmitted with the support of the NTETC Weighing and
Measuring Sectors.

The Sector supported a joint meeting of the NTETC Weighing and Measuring
Sector members attending the 2004 Southern Weights and Measures
Technical Conference (SWMA). The Weighing Sector agreed that, if both
the Weighing and the Measuring Sectors could agree on the issues and
proposal, then the proposed language could be proposed to the NCWM S&T
Committee for placement in the General Code; otherwise, any proposed
language should be proposed for inclusion in the specific codes. If
there were no agreement between the Weighing and Measuring Sectors, the
Measuring Sector could request a separate work group to develop a
proposal to address the compatibility of multiple elements issue for the
NIST Handbook 44 Liquid-Measuring Devices Codes.

At its 2004 meeting, the Measuring Sector generally agreed that the
language added to Publication 14 in a new Section T. Testing Required To
Interface Components With Individual CC's That Were Not Previously
Tested Together was sufficient to address the original concerns of
manufacturers regarding when additional testing is necessary to
determine compatibility between components. The Measuring Sector did not
propose any new language for Handbook 44 to be submitted to the NCWM S&T
Committee for consideration. The Sector agreed that the item should be
dropped from the Measuring Sector's Agenda. As a result of the Measuring
Sector's conclusion, for a joint discussion between the Weighing and
Measuring Sectors to develop a proposal to address the compatibility of
multiple elements was no longer necessary.

***Discussion/Recommendation:* The NIST Technical advisor has received
no additional input on this item and recommended that it be withdrawn
from the Weighing Sector's agenda until a proposal has been developed to
address the apportionment of errors for separable weighing,
load-receiving, and indicating elements. The proposal should also
include testing and reporting the minimum sensitivity of indicating
elements (i.e., smallest voltage per scale division). It should also be
noted that the proposed revision of OIML R 76 for Non‑automatic Weighing
Instruments includes recommendations for the apportionment of errors and
a proposed Annex E for checking the compatibility of modules of
non-automatic weighing instruments. The OIML definition for the term
"module" is nearly identical to the Handbook 44 definition of
"element".**

**The Weighing Sector agreed that the compatibility of weighing modules
is not clearly defined in NIST Handbook 44 and NCWM Publication 14
evaluation and test criteria for digital electronic scales and that any
proposal to define such criteria would be a major project.**

**The Sector recommends no further action on this item and that it be
removed from future agendas unless a specific proposal to establish
criteria for determining the compatibility of weighing, indicating, and
other elements has been developed.**

## 7. Handbook 44 Computing Scales Interfaced with an Electronic Cash Register

***Background:*** See the 2005 Reports for the 90^th^ National
Conference on Weights and Measures, Specifications and Tolerances
Committee Agenda item 320‑3 and the 2004 NTETC Weighing Sector Meeting
Summary agenda item 13 for additional background information on a
proposal to amend NIST Handbook 44 that would list specific requirements
for electronic cash registers that are interfaced with scales.

At its 2004 meeting, the Weighing Sector agreed not to recommend a
proposal to NIST Handbook 44 to add new device-specific code
requirements to the Scales Code to address the proper interface of
computing scales with electronic cash registers (ECR). The Sector
generally agreed that there are currently appropriate means in
Handbook 44, including General Code paragraphs G-S.5. Indicating and
Recording Elements and G-S.2. Facilitation of Fraud, and the examination
procedure outlines to address the proper interface of computing scales
with ECRs during field evaluation.

At the 2005 NCWM Annual Meeting, the S&T Committee expressed concerns
that the proposal is not fully developed for multiple reasons.

-   Manufacturers indicate the proposed subparagraphs are too
    restrictive when a point-of-sale system reads UPC codes and
    recomputes prices for frequent shopper discounted prices.

-   The Committee heard comments that NTEP verifies the requirement in
    the proposed new paragraph (d) to ensure that the electronic cash
    register does not have any input to the computing scale in the
    process of determining the total price of a weighed item. However,
    the Committee believes that the term "input" should be expanded to
    clarify the requirement for field officials.

-   The proposal does not address computing scales with multiple sales
    accumulation capability.

-   Further work is also required to make certain that an examination
    procedure outline is available to provide field procedures for use
    in determining that the interface complies with the requirement.

-   The current definition of point-of-sale system (POS) may also
    require some modification to clarify the specific type of weighing
    element that is permitted as part of the POS assembly.

The Committee also heard that there are instances in which a computing
scale may be inappropriately interfaced with an ECR to create a
point-of-sale system contrary to the intended device application covered
on the device's CC. The Committee believes this becomes a design issue
rather than one involving the user; however, a user requirement might
also be appropriate. Because of these questions and unresolved issues,
the Committee changed the item status from "voting" to "information" and
recommends the original submitter rework the proposal as a specification
that (1) provides more detail to the field official about how the cash
register must function, and (2) is readily available in NIST Handbook 44
to assist device manufacturers who are considering design modifications
to a computing scale or cash register. The Committee also asked the SWMA
to determine if a user requirement is needed as a companion paragraph to
a device specification, and review any proposed language to ensure there
are no conflicts with requirements in related paragraphs such as
S.1.8.4. Recorded Representations, Point-of-Sale Systems.

***Discussion:*** The NIST technical advisor recommended no action on
this item pending further action and work by the original submitter. It
was reported the Western Weights and Measures Association at their 2005
Technical Conference recommended that this item be withdrawn from the
NCWM S&T Committee agenda. The Central Weights and Measures Association
(CWMA) also reported that there were no comments on this item and that
they did not provide the S&T Committee with a recommendation during the
2005 CWMA Technical Conference Interim Meeting.

The Maryland NTEP laboratory stated that weights and measures officials
are not uniformly applying existing requirements since it is easy to
miss language that is located in multiple places in Handbook 44 and that
the proposal to amend NIST Handbook 44 is being modified.

***Recommendation:* The Sector recommends no action on this item and
that it not is placed on the 2006 Sector agenda as a carryover item.**

## 8. Publication 14 - New Items in Computing Scale Section

***Source:*** Maryland Participating Laboratory

***Background:*** See the 2004 NTETC Weighing Sector Meeting Summary
agenda item 16 for additional background information regarding the
display of product code information in the total price display on a
computing scale.

The Maryland NTEP laboratory reported on a computing scale (see picture
below) that used the "Total Price" display to indicate the product code
prior to a load being placed on the scale and a calculation of total
price. They reported that the product code (PLU) is indicated by
illuminating all "" segments and turning off the decimal point in the
"Total Price" portion of the display. This PLU indication in this
example may cause a customer to believe that the PLU number is the total
price to pay if a load was already on the platform and the product code
was entered.

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Many of the sector members did not believe the above example provided by
the Maryland laboratory was a problem since the product code did not use
a decimal point similar to a representation of money.

The 2004 Weighing Sector concluded that the example provided by the
Maryland NTEP laboratory did not demonstrate that there is a problem and
that the proposed language may cause additional confusion. The Maryland
NTEP Lab was requested to further develop the language and submit such
to the Sector for discussion and ballot approval.

***Discussion:*** The Maryland NTEP laboratory updated the Sector on the
status of their proposal. The NTEP laboratories and manufacturers stated
that any language proposed for NIST Handbook 44 and/or NCWM
Publication 14 should address the following:

-   Price computing scales with Weight, Unit Price, and Total Price
    information displayed from top to bottom,

-   Total Price information should be located on the right for
    horizontal layouts,

-   New products are likely to have panel type liquid crystal or matrix
    displays that can be configured in multiple or customer designed
    formats,

-   Once the Unit Price is displayed on the scale, the PLU should be
    replaced by the Total Price (the example above example indicated
    both a Unit Price with the PLU number in the Total Price position),

-   Weight and pricing information, regardless of the order it is
    presented should be adequately identified and easily read, and

-   Product code or other information should not interfere with the
    weight display

Some of the manufacturers noted that transactions frequently happen too
fast for a customer to understand what is happening during the weighing
and pricing procedures and only pay attention to the Total Price. The
NIST technical advisor responded that the Sector should not be making
that assumption that all customers do not look at or care about the net
weight and unit price information.

A few of the Sector members noted that the example shown above could be
confusing to the customer if the PLU number has three of more digits.
Other Sector members replied that the leading digital zeros in the above
example are not permitted to be part of the "Total Price" to pay. The
NTEP Director questioned whether this prohibition is in Publication 14
or Handbook 44.

***Recommendation:* There was no consensus on a recommendation for this
item among the voting and non voting members of the Sector. The Sector
Chairman took a vote of the voting members to determine if the Sector
believed there was a problem with the language on the format of the
displays on price computing scales in NCWM Publication 14. The Sector
voted 15 (agreed) to 1 (disagree) that no language is needed to address
the format of price computing scale displays.**

**Gary Lameris volunteered to review NIST Handbook 44 Scales Code and
NCWM Publication 14 to determine if language is needed to address "other
than weight information" that may be indicated in the weight display.
Any recommendations will be forwarded to the participating laboratories
at their 2006 spring meeting and to the 2006 NTETC Weighing Sector
Meeting.**

## 9. CLC Type Evaluation Tests on Railway Track/Vehicle Scales -- Technical Policy

***Source:*** Brechbuhler Scales Inc.

***Background:*** At its 2004 meeting, the Weighing Sector could not
reach a consensus on the request that vehicle weighing applications
(e = 20 lb) be added to existing railway track scale CCs (e = 50 lb)
that have been designed to Cooper E-80 standards and tested using the
GISPA test car (or other railroad test cars and additional test
weights).

Brechbuhler Scales stated that they would develop and submit a proposal
for testing for railroad track scales that would include procedures to
include highway vehicle applications with d = 20 lb on CC for railway
track scales that were evaluated with d = 50 lb without additional
testing for consideration at the 2005 meeting of the Weighing Sector.

Publication 14 Technical Policy Section 8 paragraph "c." states that a
CC will apply to all models that have scale division values equal to or
greater than the value of the scale division used in the scale that was
evaluated. Brechbuhler Scales recommends that the technical policy in
8.c. should not apply to combination railway track/vehicle scales that
already have an active CC for weighing railway track cars. That is, the
CC for a railway track scale with d = 50 lb can include vehicle-weighing
weighing application with d = 20 lb without additional testing provided
that the GISPA test car, or suitable field standard weight carts are
used for the evaluation of the railway track scale. The recommendation
for amending the technical policy for modular combination railway
track/vehicle scales is included in the 2^nd^ recommendation to Agenda
Item 14, CLC for Combination Railway Track/Vehicle Scales.

***Discussion:*** The NTEP Director requested clarification on whether
this agenda item is intended to address the issue of what is required to
be tested for new device types or if the issue is to address what can be
covered on existing certificates. If a device is tested with d = 50 lb,
the certificate cannot cover scales with d = 20 lb without additional
testing. Additionally, the performance and permanence tests for vehicles
are different than the performance and permanence test for railway track
scales. A railway track scale permanence test does not meet the
requirements of the vehicle scale permanence test. The NIST technical
advisor stated that the subject of agenda item 11 is intended to draft
language for the permanence and performance testing the style that has
been drafted for vehicle scales and other large capacity scales. There
will be remaining differences in the number of test loads for the
increasing/decreasing load tests and the amount of test weights and test
loads needed for each test.

Brechbuhler Scales stated that it would be best to test the scale with a
multiple range indicating element where d = 20 lb in the weighing range
of typical vehicle weights and with d = 50 lb in the weighing range for
railway cars.

Many of the NTEP laboratories remain concerned that vehicles on
combination railway track/vehicle scale applications do not roll on to
the scale in the same path as railroad cars since vehicles can drive on
either the right or left side of the railroad car traffic pattern.
Compliance with loading along the sides of the scale that simulates
vehicle traffic (wandering loads from side to side) should be verified
during an NTEP evaluation. Additionally, testing at weights in the
vehicle weighing range and railway car weighing range should also be
performed at the same time since span calibrations at the lower weighing
range does not guarantee accuracy at the higher range, or vice versa.

The NTEP Director stated that there is no well-defined test procedure or
technical policies in NCWM Publication 14 for combination railway
track/vehicle scale NTEP evaluations and recommends that such language
be developed. The Ohio NTEP laboratory supports such a project. Other
comments included that the procedures should include discussions about
Cooper E 80 design requirements.

Another NTEP laboratory cautioned that some of the Cooper E 80
requirements are not suitable for NTEP evaluation and subsequent
verification by field officials such as approaches to railway track
scales. NTEP evaluations should be limited verifying the compliance with
the metrological and installation requirements in NIST Handbook 44. A
manufacturer also recommended that the NTEP application form include a
space for an applicant to request the vehicle weighing option on the
railway track scale application.

***Recommendation*: The Sector agreed that NCWM Publication 14 Technical
Policies and Test Criteria for vehicle scales and railway scales should
be reviewed and that separate test criteria should be developed for
combination vehicle/railway track scales. The new criteria should
include technical policies and test procedures for:**

1)  **New NTEP applications,**

2)  **Amendments to existing CCs for railway track scales to include the
    vehicle weighing feature including;**

    a.  **CLC ratings,**

    b.  **CLC testing using field standard weight (center vs.
        off-center),**

    c.  **Permanence tests for amending railway track CCs to include
        vehicle weighing option, and**

3)  **Test using the vehicle scale e~min~ for new NTEP applications and
    existing CCs.**

**Ed Luthy agreed to develop a draft proposal and distribute it for
review and comment to Stephan Langford, Darrell Flocken, and Bob Feezor.
Develop procedures and technical policies are due to the NIST Technical
Advisor by March 1, 2006, in order that the proposal can be reviewed by
the NTEP laboratories prior to it being submitted to the NTETC Weighing
Sector for their September 2006 meeting.**

## 

## 10. Tare on Multiple Range Scales

***Source:*** NTEP Participating Laboratories:

***Background:*** See the 2004 NTETC Weighing Sector Meeting Summary
agenda item 22 for additional background information on the discussion
for the rounding of tare on single and multiple range, and
multi-interval scales.

The NIST Technical Advisor requested clarification on the rounding of
tare on multiple range scales from the Secretariat to OIML R 76 as part
of the U.S. comments to the Working Draft (WD) revision of R 76. The
Secretariat responded by including several examples of tare rounding for
single and multiple range scales with both tare weighing (pushbutton
tare) and preset tare (keyboard tare) in the 1^st^ Committee Draft
(1 CD) revision. To summarize the exampled, tare must be round to the
nearest division of the higher weighing range when the gross weight goes
to the higher weighing range. However, the Secretariat did not include
examples where the tare would round to zero when the gross weight
entered a higher range. The United States followed up on this question
in their comments on the 1 CD in April 2005. The Secretariat will
address this question in the 2^nd^ Committee Draft (2 CD), which will be
distributed in October 2005.

The Sector was requested to:

(1) Discuss the rounding up of tare for multiple range and
    multi-interval scales in NCWM Publication 14 section 31 and 32. The
    rounding up of tare conflicts with NIST Handbook 44 General Code
    paragraph G‑S.5.2.2. (c), which requires that digital values round
    off to the nearest minimum unit that can be indicated or recorded,
    and Publication 14 section 48.2.2., which requires that keyboard
    tare weight entries be rounded to the nearest displayed scale
    division.

(2) Review the of examples of tare rounding from the 1 CD of the
    revision to OIML R 76 for possible inclusion into Publication 14
    once the revision to R 76 has been completed.

***Discussion:*** The Sector reviewed the examples or tare rounding from
the 1^st^ Draft Revision of OIML R 76. The examples indicated that in
the examples where tare was determined by actual weighing, tare and
gross weights could be taken to the internal resolution of the scale and
that the rounding after the net weight was calculated from the internal
resolution of the gross and tare weights and that printed tare values
could be off by 1 e. Other examples showed that the net weight,
calculated as the difference between gross and tare weights) could have
a least significant digit that was not the same as the weighing range of
the net weight.

The Sector also reviewed the NCWM Publication 14 paragraphs that discuss
the rounding of tare. There were several points made on the rounding of
tare including:

-   Always rounding tare in the upward direction always benefits the
    customer to the detriment of the scale seller.

-   Tare rounding procedures should be clear and well documented in NIST
    Handbook 44 and NCWM Publication 14 for consistent type evaluations
    and field enforcement activities.

-   Past Sector discussions concluded that tare would round up to
    facilitate compliance with NIST Handbook 130 Model Uniform Weights
    and Measures Law Section 15. Misrepresentation of Quantity which
    states that, "no person shall sell, offer, or expose for sale a
    quantity less than the quantity represented\..."

-   A proposal has been submitted to the 2005 Southern Weights and
    Measures Association Specifications and Tolerance Committee to
    require that tare always rounds up. It is intended for the seller to
    include the cost of the packaging in the price of the product as
    opposed to paying the same unit price for the package as the
    product.

-   Some states disagree that rounding to the nearest scale division is
    in violation with Uniform Weights and Measures Law

-   NCWM Publication 14 tare rounding requirements for multi-interval
    and multiple range scales is in conflict with NIST Handbook 44
    General Code paragraph G‑S.5.2.2. (c).

-   Handbook 44 does not support the Publication 14 requirement that
    zero tare entries are not permitted.

-   Rounding tare to zero when the gross weight goes to the next segment
    or range in multi-interval or multiple range scales should not be
    allowed.

-   Why does Publication 14 specify different methods for rounding tare
    between single range and multi-interval, multiple range scales?

***Recommendation:* The Sector voted 13 to 4 to modify Publication 14 to
make tare rounding consistent with Handbook 44 General Code
paragraph G-S.5.2.2.(c) Digital Indication and Representation for
multi-interval and multiple range scales. The NIST Technical Advisor
will work on develop amendments to Publication 14 sections 31, 32, and
45-51 for Tare and other possible sections that will consistently apply
the rounding of tare throughout the digital electronic scales checklist.
The Sector will then be balloted on the proposed modifications to Tare
in Publication 14.**

**The Sector also agreed to consider the OIML R 76 examples of tare
rounding at a later date once the revision of the R 76 has been
completed.**

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| ***NIST Technical Advisor Note:*** During the development of the      |
| letter ballot language, it was noted that there were some items       |
| (e.g., tare annunciators and terminology) that requires further       |
| discussion by the Sector. Additionally, there is a developing (D)     |
| item in the 2006 NCWM S&T Interim Agenda that may have an impact on   |
| the Sector recommendation. An alternate proposal was also developed   |
| that would address the operation of the "tare entered" annunciators,  |
| examples demonstrating tare rounding in different scenarios, and add  |
| definitions clarifying the differences between semi-automatic tare    |
| and preset tare. Based on these concerns, the NIST Technical Advisor  |
| does not believe that the language to amend Publication 14 is         |
| sufficiently developed to be submitted to the Sector as a letter      |
| ballot.                                                               |
|                                                                       |
| The NIST Technical Advisor consulted with the NCWM Chairman, NTEP     |
| Committee Chairman, Sector Chairman, and NCWM Technical Advisor on    |
| both proposals to amend Publication 14 tare requirements. As a        |
| result, it is recommended that a small work group review the          |
| proposals, review tare operation and requirements in general, and     |
| make recommendations on how this is applied to single range, multiple |
| range and multi-interval scale operation. The work group should       |
| develop a recommendation(s) for changes to Handbook 44 and            |
| Handbook 130 (if necessary), and provide the Weighing Sector guidance |
| on checklist requirements. It is anticipated that the group could     |
| perform the tasks though the use of e-mail correspondences and        |
| conference calls.                                                     |
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## 11. Performance and Permanence Tests for Railway Track Scales Used to Weigh Statically

***Source:*** NTEP Participating Laboratories

***Background:*** See the 2004 NTETC Weighing Sector Meeting Summary
agenda item 23 for additional background information on performance test
criteria, permanence test requirements, and application of tolerances
for railway track scales. At the 2004 meeting of the Weighing Sector,
the NIST technical advisor and Ed Luthy (Brechbuhler Scales) volunteered
to submit this issue at the October 2004 meeting of American Railway
Engineering and Maintenance of Way Association (AREMA)
Committee 34-Scales.

AREMA Committee 34 responded with the following statements to comments
and questions from the summary of the 2004 meeting of the Weighing
Sector.

1.  The railroads agree that, when conducting NTEP testing of railroad
    scales, acceptance tolerances must be applied regardless of the
    interval between the initial test and the permanence test.

2.  The railroads do not agree that there is a poor "As Found"
    compliance rate *when railroad track scales are designed and
    installed per the requirements of the AAR Scale Handbook*.

3.  NCWM Publication 14 (DES-109 68.7 Permanence Test) allows the
    permanence test to be conducted with alternative test weights, such
    as railroad scale test cars. With sufficient coordination between
    GIPSA and the railroad upon which the scale is located, delays
    should be minimal and controllable.

4.  The railroads do not agree with removing permanence testing from the
    NTEP test. This is an important part of the NTEP process.

GISPA has also provided some additional comments regarding permanence
testing on railroad track scale NTEP evaluations. GISPA recommended that
new installations should be set up and calibrated using a railroad test
car after GIPSA inspects the installation for compliance with railroad
bridge specifications; and then the scale should be subjected to a
"break-in" period of a month or two. GIPSA would then come in and
perform the initial NTEP test. GIPSA would come back as soon as
possible, but no sooner than 20 or 30 days following the initial NTEP
test and do the final test for permanence; the scale would be held to
acceptance tolerances. If GIPSA can\'t get back for some reason, a
single 100 000 lb (minimum) railroad scale test car or two 80 000 lb
cars with current NIST traceable calibrations can be used for the
permanence test.

***Discussion:*** The Sector reviewed a proposal to amend the 2005
Edition of Publication 14, Section 69. Performance and Permanence Tests
for Railway Track Scales Used to Weigh Statically submitted by the NIST
technical advisor based upon the comments of the 2004 Weighing Sector,
GIPSA, and AREMA Committee‑34.

The Sector also reviewed additional comments dated September 23, 2005,
from Ron Mueller, stating that the Canadian National Railway does not
agree with GIPSA\'s recommendations concerning Performance and
Permanence Tests for Railway Track Scales Used to Weigh Statically and
that NTEP should initially approve all new types of devices. The reasons
for the Canadian National Railway's position are that many railroads
will not be willing to oversee installation or evaluate railway track
scale design and that the length of minimum and maximum time for the
recommended break-in period prior to the start of the official NTEP
testing is too subjective and not adequately defined. Ron Mueller also
stated that the task of type approving a weighing device is, and should
remain, that of NIST, NTEP, and GIPSA combined.

Ron Mueller stated that NIST, NTEP, and GIPSA have relied on the
servicing railroads to do engineering tasks assigned for their approval
procedures and suggested that an independent organization with the
expertise and desire to inspect and evaluate these design criteria be
allowed to perform this task (e.g., Mr. Ronald W. Kaye, Senior
Transportation Engineer, Patric Engineering, Joliet, Illinois at
(630) 795-7265). The cost for such design and engineering approval could
become part of the NTEP process. He further added that no consideration
should be given to performing a type approval of a railway track scale
at a manufacturer's site."

Robert Feezor, Northfolk Southern Corporation, amended the language
submitted by the NIST Technical Advisor based on comments from the
Canadian National Railway and submitted it for review by the Sector. The
Sector reviewed the proposal as amended by Bob Feezor and discussed the
possible use of 80 000 lb field standard weight carts where and
additional 20 000 lb could [safely]{.underline} be added to the weight
carts for the tests. Additionally, the Sector discussed the permanence
test language that permitted one or more railroad test cars to be used
for the permanence test in lieu of the GIPSA type weight cart. The
railroads believe that the length of suitable railroad test cars
precludes using two cars on a single scale and that it is unlikely that
two railroad test cars would be available for the tests. Other Sector
members believed that it would be acceptable to use any combination of
field standards, field standard weight carts, and railroad test cars to
perform the permanence test.

***Recommendation*: The Sector agreed to amend the language developed by
the NIST technical advisor as recommended by Bob Feezor with additional
changes recommended by the Sector. The modified proposal with Sector
comments were forwarded to AREMA Committee-34 for their
October 24 - 24, 2005, meeting. The modified proposed language and
comments from AREMA Committee-34 were then be forwarded to the Sector
for a vote on the final language that will be recommended for
incorporation into the 2006 Edition of Publication 14.**

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| Technical Advisor's Note: The following is a summary of AREMA         |
| Committee-34 suggestions from their October 2005 meeting to modify to |
| the Sector's recommendation.                                          |
|                                                                       |
| Delete the language that allows permanence testing at the applicant's |
| manufacturing site.                                                   |
|                                                                       |
| 1.  Justification: It is unlikely that the applicant's manufacturing  |
|     facility will have a suitable on-site location and loads at their |
|     site. The railroads are concerned that a manufacturer's site may  |
|     not represent typical customer installations where the scale      |
|     design and various aspects of the installation are evaluated and  |
|     approved by the serving railroad prior to the railroads accepting |
|     weights from the scale. Additionally, the loads may not represent |
|     actual usage when railcars are not used for the weighing          |
|     operations.                                                       |
|                                                                       |
| Change the minimum number of weighing operations from 300 to 150.     |
|                                                                       |
| 2.  Justification: Unlike in-motion scales, some static railway track |
|     scale installations may only have 3 to 5 weighing operations per  |
|     day. At that rate, it could easily take a year or longer between  |
|     tests. Even with the minimum 150 weighing operations recommended  |
|     by the railroads it would take 30 to 50 days to complete the      |
|     minimum number of weighing operations. The railroads added that   |
|     it could cost at least \$6000 or more to perform additional       |
|     weighing operations that were not part of an installations normal |
|     operation.                                                        |
|                                                                       |
| Change the minimum time to conduct the permanence test after the      |
| initial test from 20 days to 30 days. Note that this does not agree   |
| with the Sector recommendation.                                       |
|                                                                       |
| 3.  Justification: The railroads believe that 20 days is too short a  |
|     time between that initial and subsequent test for permanence even |
|     at a high volume test site. Adding the extra time provides the    |
|     railroads with additional assurance that the scale can perform    |
|     within tolerance between normal subsequent tests.                 |
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| Technical Advisor's Note: The proposed language and comments from     |
| AREMA Committee-34 were then forwarded to the Sector for a vote on    |
| the final language that will be recommended for incorporation into    |
| the 2006 Edition of Publication 14.                                   |
|                                                                       |
| The following information is a summary of the voting results during   |
| the balloting process. A copy of this summary, comments on the ballot |
| language, and the amended proposed language were forwarded to the     |
| NCWM NTEP Committee for their consideration during the                |
| January 22 - 25, 2006, NCWM Interim Meeting in Jacksonville, Florida. |
|                                                                       |
| +------+-----+-------------------------------+------+------+-----+    |
| | **   | **S | **ITEM**                      | **   | **   | **A |    |
| | ITEM | UB. |                               | AFFI | NEGA | BST |    |
| | N    | NO  |                               | RM** | T.** | .** |    |
| | O.** | .** |                               |      |      |     |    |
| +------+-----+-------------------------------+------+------+-----+    |
| | 1    |     | Approve the 2005 Weighing     | 7    | 1    | 3   |    |
| |      |     | Sector recommendations to     |      |      |     |    |
| |      |     | amend NCWM Publication 14     | *(3  | *(   | *(2 |    |
| |      |     | Section 69. Performance and   | priv | publ | pr  |    |
| |      |     | Permanence Tests for Railway  | ate* | ic)* | iva |    |
| |      |     | Track Scales Used to Weigh    |      |      | te* |    |
| |      |     | Statically.                   | *4   |      |     |    |
| |      |     |                               | publ |      | *1  |    |
| |      |     |                               | ic)* |      | pu  |    |
| |      |     |                               |      |      | bli |    |
| |      |     |                               |      |      | c)* |    |
| +------+-----+-------------------------------+------+------+-----+    |
| | 2    |     | Approve the following         |      |      |     |    |
| |      |     | additional modifications      |      |      |     |    |
| |      |     | recommended by the American   |      |      |     |    |
| |      |     | Association of Railroads      |      |      |     |    |
| |      |     | AREMA Committee-34.           |      |      |     |    |
| +------+-----+-------------------------------+------+------+-----+    |
| |      | a\. | Delete the language that      | 4    | 3    | 4   |    |
| |      |     | allows permanence testing at  |      |      |     |    |
| |      |     | the applicant's manufacturing | *(1  | *(2  | *(3 |    |
| |      |     | site.                         | priv | priv | pr  |    |
| |      |     |                               | ate* | ate* | iva |    |
| |      |     |                               |      |      | te* |    |
| |      |     |                               | *3   | *1   |     |    |
| |      |     |                               | publ | publ | *1  |    |
| |      |     |                               | ic)* | ic)* | pu  |    |
| |      |     |                               |      |      | bli |    |
| |      |     |                               |      |      | c)* |    |
| +------+-----+-------------------------------+------+------+-----+    |
| |      | b\. | Change the minimum the number | 3    | 3    | 5   |    |
| |      |     | of weighing operations from   |      |      |     |    |
| |      |     | 300 to 150.                   | *(   | *(   | *(3 |    |
| |      |     |                               | p    | publ | pr  |    |
| |      |     |                               | riva | ic)* | iva |    |
| |      |     |                               | te)* |      | te* |    |
| |      |     |                               |      |      |     |    |
| |      |     |                               |      |      | *2  |    |
| |      |     |                               |      |      | pu  |    |
| |      |     |                               |      |      | bli |    |
| |      |     |                               |      |      | c)* |    |
| +------+-----+-------------------------------+------+------+-----+    |
| |      | c\. | Change minimum time to        | 4    | 2    | 5   |    |
| |      |     | conduct the permanence test   |      |      |     |    |
| |      |     | after the initial test from   | *(3  | *(   | *(3 |    |
| |      |     | 20 days to 30 days.           | priv | publ | pr  |    |
| |      |     |                               | ate* | ic)* | iva |    |
| |      |     |                               |      |      | te* |    |
| |      |     |                               | *1   |      |     |    |
| |      |     |                               | publ |      | *2  |    |
| |      |     |                               | ic)* |      | pu  |    |
| |      |     |                               |      |      | bli |    |
| |      |     |                               |      |      | c)* |    |
| +------+-----+-------------------------------+------+------+-----+    |
|                                                                       |
| Based upon the ballot results and comments received during the        |
| balloting process, the language in *[Appendix A-Agenda                |
| Item 11](#agenda-item-11.-performance-and                             |
| -permanence-tests-for-railway-track-scales-used-to-weigh-statically)* |
| was amended to delete the language that allows permanence testing at  |
| the applicant's manufacturing site, to change the minimum time to     |
| conduct the permanence test from 20 days to 30 days, and clarify that |
| 100 000 lb of field standard test weights and/or field standard       |
| weight carts are required for the initial test of a railway track     |
| scale. Additionally, language is added to clarify that a railroad     |
| test car(s) may be used in lieu of, or in conjunction with field      |
| standard test weights and/or field standard weight during the         |
| permanence test.                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| Additional editorial suggestions are proposed to clarify the          |
| documentation required to verify certification of field standards and |
| railway track scale test cars, and clarify term "standard rail car"   |
| since the railroads use this term to describe a type of railway scale |
| test equipment.                                                       |
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## 12. Cash Acceptors or Card-activated Systems

***Source:*** NTEP Participating Laboratories

***Background:*** At its 2004 meeting, the Weighing Sector recommended
cash acceptor checklist language. After the meeting, a device
incorporating cash acceptors was submitted for evaluation. During the
evaluation, it became evident to the NTEP laboratory evaluator that some
items in the recommended checklist were either vague or missing from the
proposed Publication 14 language. The items identified by the laboratory
were:

(1) insufficient paper to print a receipt and complete a transaction,
    and

(2) insufficient funds to return the correct change or return the
    correct amount inserted into the machine should a transaction be
    canceled.

Additional language was proposed by WMD and reviewed by the NTEP
Director and the NTEP laboratory that was conducting the evaluation. The
*ad hoc* language attempts to ensure that customers receive printed or
displayed instructions directing them to contact a store attendant or
manager to retrieve correct change or a copy of the transaction
information printed on a separate recording element in case of
insufficient funds or receipt paper.

During the 2005 NCWM Interim Meeting, the NTEP Committee agreed to add
the additional language as *ad hoc* language in the 2005 update of NCWM
Publication 14 (below). The NTEP Committee discussed several additional
"cash acceptor" issues that may require clarification or additional
checklist requirements. The NTEP Committee also requested that this item
be presented during the 2005 meeting of the Weighing Sector to address
these issues and noted that these items may also need to be addressed in
other sections of NCWM Publication 14.

The NTEP Committee asked the Weighing Sector to:

1.  Review the procedures and ad hoc language in the agenda for addition
    to Publication 14 Electronic Cash Registers Interfaced with Scales
    Section 13.

2.  Discuss the need for a definition of card-activated and/or cash
    acceptor systems. Some of the questions that need to be answered
    include:

    a.  Are they limited to ECR/POS interfaced with scales?

    b.  Are they self-service customer card-activated/cash acceptor
        systems and does the checklist apply to store clerk
        card-activated/cash acceptor systems?

3.  Discuss other possible scenarios involving cash acceptors and card
    activated systems that may affect the accuracy of the transaction,
    including issues such as the ability for the customer to receive
    sufficient information to make informed decisions about their
    transaction, and to receive correct change, credits, discounts, and
    suitable receipts.

The NTEP Participating Laboratories for Weighing Devices reviewed the
*ad hoc* language, explored the possibilities of additional cash
acceptor problems, and developed Publication 14 language to be
recommended to the Weighing Sector. This information has been forwarded
to the NTEP Liquid-Measuring Devices (LMD) Participating Laboratories
and NTETC Measuring Sector for their review for potential amendments to
the Publication 14 LMD Checklist.

***Discussion:*** The Weighing Sector reviewed the *ad hoc*
modifications to the checklist. It was acknowledged by the Weighing
Sector that there are differences between cash and card acceptors
interfaced with weighing devices and liquid-measuring devices. For
example, cash and card acceptors used in liquid-measuring devices issue
receipts with a fixed length so that the device can easily predict when
it will run out of paper. Cash and card acceptors interfaced with
weighing devices are predominantly used in point-of-sale interfaces with
scales where the receipts can significantly vary in length. The cash
acceptors at attended locations may also accept cash in large
denominations where the customer is provided with a mechanism to receive
all of their change. The *ad hoc* language was developed to include
these types of applications. Additional applications include
self-service vehicle scales where card acceptors are used to initialize
the weighing of a vehicle and to issue printed tickets. Several Sector
members stated that the current and *ad hoc* language in Publication 14
is sufficient for these applications.

The Weighing Sector also suggested some minor editorial changes to the
language including replacing the term "terminated" with "canceled" since
the latter term indicated that the transaction was stopped by a
conscious decision of the customer as opposed to being automatically
stopped by the device.

***Conclusion/Recommendation:* The Weighing Sector recommends that the
language to amend NCWM Publication 14 Electronic Cash Registers
Interfaced with Scales in [Appendix A-Agenda
Item 12](#agenda-item-12.-cash-acceptors-or-card-activated-systems) be
incorporated into the 2006 Edition of NCWM Publication 14.**

**The Weighing Sector did not recommend new definitions of
card-activated and/or cash acceptor systems for NIST Handbook 44.**

## 13. Ranges Covered on the CC for a Railway Track Scale Based on the Device Evaluated

***Source:*** 2005 NTEP Committee

***Background:*** During the 2005 NCWM Interim Meeting, the NTEP
Committee discussed an issue brought forward by a manufacturer regarding
the title of Section 8.2 of NCWM Publication 14 Digital Electronic
Scales, "Additional Criteria For Vehicle Scales, Railway Track Scales,
Combination Vehicle/Railway Track Scales, and Other Platform Scales
Greater Than 200 000 lb." The NTEP Committee reviewed information from
the 1998 and 2000 Weighing Sector meetings that indicated that the
Sector, during its 2000 meeting, recommended that an NTEP CC would apply
to all models having nominal capacities no greater than the capacity of
the scale submitted for evaluation. The Sector made no recommendations
to change the length criteria from 135 % to 100 % of the scale submitted
for evaluation in either the 1998 and 2000 meetings. However, the 2001
edition of Publication 14 included a change to the length criteria that
limits the length of the family of scale to that of the device submitted
for evaluation. The NTEP Committee instructed the NTEP Director to
correct the Publication 14 language to reflect previous decisions of the
sectors, identify the changes clearly in Publication 14, and place this
item on the agenda for the 2005 meeting of the Weighing Sector for
additional comments and recommendations.

The NTEP Participating Laboratories discussed this item during their
April 2005 meeting in Columbus Ohio. The laboratories agreed with the
changes recommended by the NTEP Committee. Additionally, they agreed
that there are two remaining issues should be reviewed to determine if
changes are needed to the criteria for (1) the allowable span between
sections, and (2) platform widths based upon the device submitted for
evaluation).

***Discussion:*** The Weighing Sector reviewed issues on this topic in
past Sector summaries. Don Onwiler, NTEP Committee, added that the NTEP
Committee's changes to Publication 14 were based on the Sector
summaries. The changes did not reflect the Committee's position on what
is to be covered on the certificate for a railway track scale based on
the device evaluated. He also stated that NCWM Publication 14
Administrative Policy J.4. Amending a pre-NTEP Certificate was modified
based on the NTEP Committee discussion of an appeal that initiated
review of the past Sector recommendations.

The Sector also discussed the criteria for the allowable span between
sections and platform widths based upon the device submitted for
evaluation that were identified by the NTEP Participating Laboratories
during their April 2005 meeting. However, no specific language was
discussed to amend Publication 14 Section 8.2.

***Recommendation:*** **The Weighing Sector agreed with the changes
approved by the 2005 NTEP Committee regarding the ranges to be covered
on a CC. The Sector made no recommendations to amend that language in
the 2005 Edition of Publication 14 Section 8.2. and no further action is
recommended by the Sector at this time. Future recommendations to amend
NCWM Publication 14 Section 8.2 should be submitted to the Sector for
consideration.**

# New Items

## 14. CLC for Combination Railway Track/Vehicle Scales

## 

***Source:*** Mettler Toledo -- Scott Davidson

***Background/Discussion:*** Mettler Toledo submitted a proposal to
amend CLC requirements in section 8.3. by requiring a minimum CLC of
60 000 lb for the vehicle portion of a combination railway track/vehicle
scale.

When using higher capacity load cells (e.g., by using load cells with
larger mv/V ratings) within an approved load cell family, the
manufacturer is forced to increase the CLC to meet 40 % of the summed
capacity for two load cells required in NCWM Publication 14
paragraph 8.3.1 b (DES‑7). Increasing the CLC requires additional NTEP
testing even if the manufacturer does not want to increase the CLC
rating, increase the structural strength of the weighbridge, or increase
the scale capacities.

The minimum 60 000 lb CLC requirement was derived from NIST Handbook 44
Scales Code Table UR.3.2.1. Span Maximum Load and looking at 3 axles in
8 feet between the extremes of the axles at 17 000 lb per axle. It shows
an \"r\" factor of 1.00. This means that there are 3 axles within a
space of 8 ft, for a total of 51 000 lb for the maximum legal weight for
a group of 3 axles. This value was rounded to 60 000 lb since many
highway enforcement agencies allow a 10 % tolerance to axle-load weights
and provides an additional factor for axle groups that exceed legal
highway limits.

The v~min~ calculations for load cell suitability show that when using
higher capacity load cells, the v~min~ is required to remain within the
necessary values to meet the 20 lb increment size for the family of
scales if the vehicle scale portion has a CLC that is no less than
60 000 lb.

***Discussion - Part 1:*** The Sector reviewed a proposal from Mettler
Toledo that recommended amending Publication 14 Digital Electronic
Scales Part B, Section 8.3 Modular Load-Cell Vehicle, Livestock, or
Railroad Track Scales, paragraph 8.3.1. (b) and adding a new
paragraph 8.3.1. (c).

The Sector also reviewed recommendations from the NIST Technical Advisor
for editorial changes to Publication 14 paragraph 8.3.1.(a) that are
intended to avoid confusion and to clarify what is meant by structural
strength (load cell or weighbridge), capacity (nominal or concentrated
load), and family (scale or load cells).

Prior to the Sector meeting, Darrell Flocken, Mettler Toledo, had
questioned the origin and purpose of the original language in
Publication 14 paragraph 8.3.1.b. He made some inquiries and reported
that the language was intended to address the loading of CLC and that it
was possibly a cautionary note to prevent overloading of the load cells
with a capacity less that 40 % of the CLC. Other Sector members stated
that 8.3.1.b. is not needed since the CLC is calculated by the
manufacturer based on the maximum load that can be applied by vehicles
with tandem axles according to Handbook 44 Table UR. 3.2.1. Span Maximum
Load and not load cell capacity. Another Sector member cautioned that
paragraph 8.3.1.b. should not be removed until the reason for the
existing language is understood.

After the meeting, the NIST Technical Advisor did some additional
research in to the origin of the NTEP Technical Policy Section
8 paragraph 8.3.1.b. The language was originally developed and
recommended during the June 1990 meeting of the NTETC Weighing Sector
under agenda item VIII Criteria for Modular Vehicle Scale Parameters. A
letter dated June 21, 1990, from Terry James, Vice-president Engineering
Services at Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Company, stated that the "40 %
of the sum of the capacity of two load cells" value for the minimum CLC
was selected using the 50 000 lb load cell to establish a capacity with
some safety factor based on the legal highway tandem axle load of
34 000 lb. The maximum CLC is the rated nominal capacity of the pair of
load cells that comprise a section.

***Recommendation Part 1:* The Sector recommends that the language
submitted by Mettler Toledo, as amended by the Sector in
[Appendix A-Agenda
Item 14](#agenda-item-14.-clc-for-combination-railway-trackvehicle-scales),
be incorporated into the 2006 Edition of NCWM 14.**

***Discussion/Recommendation Part 2:* Brechbuhler Scales stated that
their proposal in Sector Agenda Item 14 part 1 was no longer necessary
based on the Sector discussion and recommendation for agenda item 14
part 1. No further action was recommended by the Sector.**

## 15. Abbreviations for Carat and Count in Publication 14 Sections 38. and 76.

***Source:*** NIST Weights and Measures Division (WMD)

***Background:*** WMD is in the process of developing an EPO and
inspector's training manual for Class I and Class II precision balances.
During this process, WMD reviewed NIST Handbooks 44 and 130, NCWM
Publication 14, and several CC as sources for potential examples for
metrological criteria such as methods of sealing, units of measurement,
identification, and marking requirements that an inspector might find
during a field inspection.

Research into the subject revealed that NIST Handbook 44 only recognizes
the "c" as an acceptable abbreviation for carat in Section 2.23 Weights
paragraph S.4.5. Carat Weights and in Appendix C General Table of Units
of Measurement, Units of Mass (page C-17). NIST Handbook 130 Packaging
and Labeling Regulations paragraph 6.7.1. Symbols and Abbreviations
recognizes the "ct" as an acceptable abbreviation for count.

During the review of NCWM Publication 14, Section 76. List of Acceptable
Abbreviations/Symbols, it was noted that the abbreviation "ct" is
acceptable for both "carat" and for "count." This raises the question
about Class I or II scales that may have an approved counting feature
for prescription filling applications and also the "carat" as a unit of
measurement since "ct" is listed in Publication 14 as an exception to
the General Tables of W&M, in NIST Handbook 44. Problems would arise if
the abbreviation "ct" were to be used on a device with both the "count"
and the "carat" unit of measurement. An Internet search for the
"abbreviation of carat" indicates that the jewelry industry uses both
"c" and "ct" (c or ct = 200 mg) and the term "carat" is synonymous
"carat troy." The abbreviation for "count" is also "ct" according to
many dictionaries and Internet searches and was listed as an acceptable
abbreviation in NCWM Publication 14 for "carats" and abbreviation for
pieces on receipts and labels for items sold by count.

The abbreviation "ct" in Publication 14 was originally intended for
scales that could display indications and print labels and receipts for
items sold by count. The term "count" and its abbreviation "ct" was not
intended to be used on a scale with an operational counting feature
since the counting feature was, until 2003, prohibited in NIST
Handbook 44.

The Sector was asked to consider amending the NCWM Publication 14
paragraphs 38.3.1. and 38.4., and Section 76. to eliminate any potential
confusion between indications of carat weights and count when the carat
weight unit and counting feature are enabled on the same scale.

***Discussion:*** The NTEP laboratories stated that the abbreviation
"ct" carat was not in Handbook 44 when it was recommended as an
acceptable abbreviation for both carat and count in NCWM Publication 14.
The "ct" abbreviation for carat is commonly used in the jewelry industry
and language in Publication 14 paragraph 38.3.2 does not permit the
abbreviation to be the same if a scale has both carat units and the
counting option.

Some of the manufacturers state that they use the term "pieces" or the
abbreviation "pcs" to identify count on their devices. Based on that
comment, some of the Sector members suggested that Publication 14
language should encourage the use of this term and its abbreviation in
Publication 14, Section 76.

The NTEP Director noted that the abbreviation "ct" for carat is not
listed in NIST Handbook 44 and that NCWM Publication 14 allows the "ct"
for carat, and that Handbook 44 should support the requirements and
policies in Publication 14. Several laboratory members stated that the
industry should not be penalized by not allowing the customary business
practice of using "ct" as the abbreviation for carat. They felt that it
would be obvious to the customer and user since a carat weight will
include decimal values whereas a display of count will be in whole
numbers.

Measurement Canada stated that their regulations recognize the "ct" for
carat and that the "c" for carat is not accepted.

***Recommendation:* The majority of the Sector agreed that "ct" is an
acceptable abbreviation for the term carat since: the abbreviation is in
common usage by the jewelry industry, "ct" has been listed in NCWM
Publication 14 Table 76 List of Acceptable Abbreviations and Symbols
since it was developed by the Sector at their December 8, 1992 meeting,
"c" in not an acceptable abbreviation for count, and the obvious
indication that carats are displayed decimal values and pieces or count
are displayed as whole numbers.**

**The Sector agreed to recommend that the amendments to NCWM
Publication 14 submitted by the NIST technical advisor with changes
recommended by the Sector in [Appendix A-Agenda
Item 15](#agenda-item-15.-abbreviations-for-carat-and-count-in-publication-14-sections-38-and-76.)
be incorporated in the 2006 edition of Publication 14.**

## 16. Performance and Permanence Test for Bench and Counter Scales

***Source:*** Ohio NTEP Participating Laboratory

***Background:*** The 2002 edition of NCWM Publication 14 Section 62.
Performance and Permanence Test for Bench and Counter Scales
paragraph 62.9.5. Test Load stated that 50 % of the maximum capacity,
not to exceed 500 lb, of the bench or counter scale is to be repeatedly
applied to the scale. The phrase "not to exceed 500 lb" was
inadvertently omitted from subsequent editions of Publication 14.

The Sector was asked to review amendments to NCWM Publication 14
Section 63., paragraph 63.6.5.1. (Section 62. was renumbered to
Section 63. in 2004) to include language that limits the test load to
500 lb for scales with a capacity greater than 1 000 lb.

***Discussion:*** Two of the five NTEP laboratories authorized to
conduct type evaluations on scales below 2000 lb (1000 kg) have the
ability to test 2000 lb scales with 1000 lb on their repetitive test
equipment. The other laboratories test for permanence on these scales
with loads not to exceed 500 lb. Measurement Canada's test equipment
applies loads not to exceed 250 kg for scales no greater than 2000 kg.
The Sector agreed that any changes to Publication 14 should be
compatible with Measurement Canada and NTEP-Canada Mutual Acceptance
Program. Many of the manufacturers stated that they believe the severity
of the test should be the same for all evaluations of these devices.
There were also suggestions that the language should include metric
capacities.

***Recommendation:* The Sector voted (12 in favor and 1 opposed) to
amend the Ohio proposal and change the "load not to exceed 500 lb" to
"load not to exceed 250 kg (550 lb)" and recommended that the amended
language [Appendix A-Agenda
Item 16](#agenda-item-16.-performance-and-permanence-test-for-bench-and-counter-scales)
be incorporated into the 2006 Edition of NCWM Publication 14.**

## 17. Minimum Height of Weight and Units Indications

***Source:*** New York NTEP Participating Laboratory

***Background:*** The New York NTEP Participating Laboratory reported
the height of the indications of weight and the corresponding units of
measure on recent several scales submitted for NTEP evaluations are
getting smaller and questioned when displays are too small. Neither NIST
Handbook 44 nor NCWM Publication 14 have requirements or suggestions for
the evaluation of these displays. New York submitted an example of a
scale with a unit of measure display that is [4 mm (incorrectly reported
as 2 mm in the Sector agenda)]{.mark} in height.

The Weighing Sector discussed a similar item in 1999 and submitted a
proposal to add language to the General Code the that would establish a
minimum height requirement for primary measurement indication to the
customer (see the 2000 85^th^ NCWM Annual Meeting Report of the S&T
Committee Item 310-4). The S&T Committee withdrew the proposal because
of opposition and asked the Weighing Sector to conduct additional work
to clarify the intent of the requirement and ensure it applies to the
appropriate applications.

## 

***Discussion:*** The Sector was asked to review the background
information and an example from the New York NTEP laboratory
demonstrating the height of the units display compared to the weight
display.

The Sector also reviewed a proposal from the New York and Maryland NTEP
laboratories for a new NIST Handbook 44 specification paragraph that
specifies the minimum height requirements for primary weight indications
and units of measure.

> **G-S.5.2.3. Size and Character.**
>
> [(a)]{.underline} In any series of graduations, indications, or
> recorded representations, corresponding graduations and units shall be
> uniform in size and character. Graduations, indications, or recorded
> representations that are subordinate to or of a lesser value than
> others with which they are associated shall be appropriately portrayed
> or designated. \[Retroactive as of January 1, 1975\]
>
> [(b) The display of primary measurement indications on both the
> operator and the customer side shall be clear and at least 9.5 mm in
> height.]{.underline}
>
> [\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 200X\]]{.underline}

(c) [The display of the character size of the units of mass, on both the
    operator and the customer side, shall be no less than a factor of
    0.6 times the width and 0.6 times the height of the numeric
    values.]{.underline}

> \[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 200X\]

The NIST Technical Advisor provided the following information for
consideration during the discussion of this item.

Handbook 44 Section 5.54 Taximeters, Sections 5.56.(a) and 5.56.(b)
Grain Moisture Meters, and Section 5.57. Near‑Infrared Grain Analyzers
already include specifications for the minimum height of figures, words
and symbols.

OIML R 76 Non Automatic Weighing Systems states that the minimum height
of weight indications is 9.5 mm, and 2 mm for capital letters on
required markings.

OIML R 117 Measuring Systems for Liquids Other Than Water states that
the minimum height of the quantity indication on fuel dispensers 10 mm
(4 mm for other liquid-measuring devices) with the minimum height of the
price indication no less than 4 mm.

Additionally, "unit of measurement" should replace "unit of mass" in the
proposed paragraph G-S.5.2.3. to be consistent with Handbook 44 language
since the requirement would apply to all weighing and measuring devices.
For example, paragraph G-S.5.3.1. On Devices That Indicate in More that
One Unit. refers to the "unit of measurement."

One of the manufacturers stated that the proposal is more restrictive
than the language in OIML R 76 since OIML R 76 states that the height
requirement applies to [direct sale applications]{.underline} and
prefers that the height of the analog weight indications be based on the
distance between the customer and the indicting device, and that
R 76 OIML also states a minimum 2 mm for marked information.
Additionally, annunciators such as "▲" that point to the units of
measures are often smaller than 2 mm in height and manufacturers are
limited to the display heights from their vendors. Other manufacturers
stated that the marketplace will decide what is an acceptable height for
weight displays. They added that the costs for a vendor to tool up for a
custom display would be prohibitive. The manufacturers were also
concerned about indicating elements such as video display monitors where
the height of the weight values may change with the height of the
display (monitor). The NIST technical advisor suggested that a user
requirement could be developed for users that replace indicating
elements with indicating elements that are not from the original
equipment manufacturer.

The Maryland NTEP laboratory stated that the New York laboratory's (The
New York Sector member was unable to attend the meeting) concern was
primarily with the height of the lettering of the unit of measure in
their example and that both the Maryland and New York laboratories are
agreeable to limit the language for minimum height requirements to
direct sales to the public applications. Don Onwiler, Nebraska NTEP
laboratory, stated that there will be some applications where the device
complies with the minimum requirements but may still be difficult to
read because of the distance or the brightness and contrast of the
display. Don Onwiler added that officials may have to be educated that
the proposal does not conflict with Handbook 44 General Code G‑S.5.1.
General (Indicating and Recording Elements), G‑UR.2.2. Installation of
Indicating or Recording Elements, G-UR.3.3. Position of Equipment when
the device complies with the specific height requirements in the Scales
Code but is still not clear and easily read because of the individual
circumstances of the installation.

***Recommendation***: **The Sector agreed that any proposal to specify
the height of the weight display and units indications in NIST
Handbook 44 should be limited to the Scales Code and should align with
OIML R 76 to the extent possible. The size requirements should be
limited to weight indications visible to the customer in direct sale
applications, the weight display should be no smaller than 9.5 mm, and
the units display or marking should be no smaller that 2 mm.**

**The NIST technical advisor, the New York and Maryland laboratories,
and Jesus Zapien (A&D Engineering) were asked to rework the proposal in
the agenda based on the recommendations of the Sector. The Sector will
be balloted on the language developed by the small work group and
submitted, if acceptable, for consideration to the Southern Weights and
Measures Association at their 2005 annual meeting and the NCWM Review
panel during the week of October 23, 2005.**

## 18. Automatic Weighing Systems Influence Factor Temperature Ranges that Exceed --10 °C to 40 °C

***Source:*** Ohio NTEP Participating Laboratory

***Background:*** The Ohio NTEP Participating Laboratory has received
NTEP applications to evaluate automatic weighing systems (AWS) with
temperature ranges that exceed the standard temperature range of
--10 °C to 40 °C. The applicant made the request on behalf of their
customer since the AWS may be used in environments that are warmer than
40 °C (104 °F). Handbook 44 Section 2.28 Automatic Weighing Systems
Table S.7.b., footnote 5 states that the temperature range shall be
marked "only on automatic weighing systems if the range is other than
--10 °C to 40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F)."

The laboratory stated that testing above 40 °C or below --10 °C puts an
unnecessary strain on both the environmental chamber and the NTEP
technician who has to go into the chamber to perform the tests. There
are some CC already issued with a stated temperature higher than 40 °C,
but the vast majority of these are "Provisional" CCs for Wheel Load
Weighers where no temperature testing has ever been performed by NTEP.
If the NTEP laboratories ever acquire the capability to temperature test
these devices in order to change the status of the CC from "Provisional"
to "Full", they will most likely revert to the standard temperature
range. There is at least one CC for a Class III scale that has a
temperature higher than 40 °C stated on it (CC 92‑213A2) and was tested
at that temperature.

The laboratory is also concerned that other manufacturers will very
likely decide that their device would be more marketable to a customer
if it has been tested at 50 °C. This would turn the NTEP CC into an
advertising tool and may initiate a never-ending escalation of
temperature test requests from manufacturers.

The NIST Technical Advisor reported that OIML R 76 Non-automatic
Weighing Systems paragraph 3.9.2.1. Prescribed temperature and 3.9.2.2.
Special temperature limits and OIML R 51 Automatic Catchweighing
Instruments and other OIML Recommendations have similar temperature
marking requirements as the AWS code and other Handbook 44 codes.

***Discussion:*** The Sector was asked to review the background
information and consider submitting a proposal from the Ohio NTEP
Participating Laboratory to amend Handbook 44 Section 2.28 Automatic
Weighing Systems Table S.7.b. footnote 5 to the next meeting of the
Southern Weights and Measures Association. The proposed language is
identical to Handbook 44 Section 2.20. Scales Code Table S.6.3.b. Notes
for Table S.6.3.a. footnote 5.

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| **Table S.7.b.**                                                      |
|                                                                       |
| **Notes for Table S.7.a.**                                            |
+=======================================================================+
| 5.  Required only on automatic weighing systems if the range [on the  |
|     NTEP CC is narrower]{.underline} ~~other~~ than [and              |
|     within]{.underline} --10 °C to 40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F).           |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

The NIST Technical Advisor recommended that Handbook 44 Sections 2.21.
Belt-Conveyor Scale Systems paragraph S.4.e. Markings Requirements,
2.22. Automatic Bulk Weighing Systems paragraph S.5. Markings
Requirements, and 5.58. Multiple Dimension Measuring Devices
Table S.1.4.b. Notes for Table S.1.4.a. be amended to be consistent with
the Scales Code.

The Sector commented that the language for the influence factor
temperature requirements is worded differently among the various
weighing device codes even though the range of temperatures is
consistent (--10 °C to 40 °C). Unlike the Handbook 44 Scales Code
paragraph T.N.2.3. Subsequent Verifications, not all of the weighing
device codes in Handbook 44 include the language that states that
tolerance values apply regardless of the influence factors in effect at
the time of the conduct of the examination. Additionally, weighing
devices that are marked with a temperature range may not be
[suitable]{.underline} to the installations if it is used in
applications where the ambient temperature exceed that temperature range
that is marked on the device Handbook General Code paragraphs G-UR.1.2.
Environment (Selection Requirement) and G-UR.3.1. Method of Operation
states that equipment shall be suitable for the environment in which it
is used and operated only in a manner that is indicated by instructions
on the device.

The NTEP Director stated that the AWS Code marking requirements are
restrictive because the [suitability]{.underline} of the device can be
determined by the marking on the device. For example, Handbook 44 Scales
Code Table S.6.3.a. Marking Requirements Note 5 states that the
temperature range shall be marked on the device if the range is
***narrower than*** −10 °C to 40 °C, whereas AWS Code Table S.7.a.
Marking Requirements Note 5. states that the markings are required if
the temperature range is ***other than*** --10 °C to 40 °C. The NTEP
Director is also concerned by the use of the term "temperature limit" in
Scales code paragraph T.N.8.1.1. and T.N.8.1.2. and similar language in
the other weighing device codes, and that the "limits" could be
misinterpreted as a consideration for the suitability of a device at a
particular installation.

The manufacturers believe that the range of temperature testing needs to
be the same among the NTEP laboratories, otherwise, applicants will
select the NTEP laboratories that have a greater temperature testing
capabilities creating an uneven workload for all the NTEP Participating
Laboratories. The manufacturers also believe that the testing for
compliance with temperature influence factor requirement should not be
below --10 °C or above 40 °C to avoid expanded temperature ranges listed
on the CC being used by applicants for marketing purposes. One
manufacturer suggested that the range of testing should be specified in
Handbook 44. The NTEP Director added that Handbook 44 does not
specifically state that temperatures tests are required if the device is
marked with a temperature range that is wider or other than --10
°C to 40 °C.

The NTEP laboratories were concerned that a device may be marked with a
temperature range wider than the temperature tests listed in the test
conditions in the CC since the CC only lists the temperatures that were
tested on the device (Note: This is not a concern for devices with a
marked temperature range that is narrower than --10 °C to 40 °C since
compliance with the narrower temperature range is verified during NTEP
evaluation).

A question was asked if an applicant could request that the CC be listed
with a temperature range wider than --10 °C to 40 °C if the applicant
provided credible data that the device complies with the expanded
temperature range. The Sector believed that a policy listing a wider
temperature range on the CC than what was larger that the temperature
range verified by NTEP would lead to applicants taking advantage of the
larger temperature range and inferring that the quality of the device
was better than other devices that were listed with the standard
temperature range. Darrell Flocken, Mettler Toledo, added that influence
factor testing for temperature should not be a quality or marketing
issue, temperature tests verify compliance with Handbook 44, and that
applicants can demonstrate the knowledge and the ability to comply the
requirements. Russ Wykoff, Oregon NTEP laboratory, asked what will
happen if a manufacturer marks the device with a larger temperature
range than the --10 °C to 40 °C that was evaluated during type
evaluation. The manufacturers responded that NTEP cannot control
additional identification information marked on the device since the
manufacturer must also comply with the marking requirements of other
agencies that may be different than the temperature markings for other
purposes than the accuracy requirements in Handbook 44.

***Recommendation:* The Sector agreed that the range of temperatures
over which the NTEP laboratories will conduct temperature tests are
--10 °C for the lowest temperature tested and +40 °C as the highest
temperature. The Sector recommends that that NCWM Publication 14
Technical Policy B.1. Influence Factor Requirements and K. 59. Tests
Procedures for Influence Factors, be amended and shown in
[Appendix A-Agenda
Item 18](#agenda-item-18.-aws-influence-factor-temperature-ranges-that-exceed-10-c-to-40-c)
to limit the scope of temperature test that will be conducted by the
NTEP laboratories.**

**The Sector did not provide a recommendation to amend NIST Handbook 44
AWS Code Table S.7.b. Note 5 at this time. The Sector believes that a
more thorough review of Handbook 44 paragraph G-UR.1.2. Environment, and
Scales Code Table S.6.3.b. Note 5 and paragraphs T.N. 2.3. Subsequent
Verification and T.N.8.1. Temperature is needed in order to assure that
suitability, marking, and performance requirements are consistent
throughout Handbook 44 weighing sections, and that the temperature
limits specified in the handbook are correctly applied by field
officials in determining the suitability of a weighing device in various
installations. Darrell Flocken will ask the SMA to take on this
assignment and bring a recommendation back to the NTEP laboratories and
the Weighing Sector during their 2005 Fall meeting.**

**Todd Lucas, (NCWM S&T Committee) agreed to update the 2006 NCWM S&T
Committee about the sector discussions and recommendations and that
"clean-up" work has been identified regarding Handbook 44 language for
subsequent tests, temperature limits, and marking requirements in order
that the language is consistent throughout in NIST Handbook 44
Section 2.**

**Lou Straub, Fairbanks Scales, agreed to notify the NCWM Review Panel
at their next meeting that the SMA and Weighing Sector may be developing
future proposals to amend NIST Handbook 44 temperature marking,
performance, and suitability requirements.**

**Juana Williams (NIST), Steven Cook (NIST), and Darrell Flocken
(Mettler Toledo) agreed to develop a summary paragraph, with points that
need to be addressed (e.g., temperature testing at the time of the NTEP
evaluation vs. ambient temperature during subsequent verifications and
the marked temperature range).**

## 19. Criteria for Railway Track Scales With a Rotary Dump Option

## 

***Submitted by:*** Bob Feezor, Norfolk Southern Corporation

***Background:*** Manufacturers of rotary dump mechanisms for railway
track cars offer a weighing option where a railway track scale is built
into, or installed in the rotary dump mechanism. The manufacturers of
these systems frequently believe that the railway track scale is
approved for this application (or in some cases, just the load cells and
indication elements), and is covered by an NTEP CC. Additionally, there
are many existing rotary dump mechanisms that were installed prior to
the formation of NTEP that are nearing the end of their useful life and
the users of these devices are requesting that the railway track scales
be covered by NTEP CCs. The submitter of this item is concerned there
are no documented policies and test criteria for these devices, and
therefore promotes inconsistent enforcement of the NTEP requirements on
these devices.

NTEP and the laboratories have consistently stated that a railway track
scale CCs must include the rotary dump mechanism must be verified by
NTEP and subsequently listed on the CC. The problem is that this policy
is not documented in NCWM Publication 14, nor are there any documented
procedures to test the rotary dump scales.

Robert Feezor recommend recommended that *ad hoc* policies and test
criteria should be developed to add the rotary dump mechanism as a
feature on the.

***Recommendation:* The Sector agreed with the submitter that the rotary
dump option should be included on CCs for railway track scales, and that
NTEP Technical Policies and test criteria are needed for Pub 14. Robert
Feezor and Steve Cook agreed to draft technical policies and test
criteria will be developed and submitted for the 2006 meetings of the
NTEP Labs and Weighing Sector.**

## 

## 20. Permanence Tests for Identification Information

## 

***Submitted by:*** Stephen Patoray, NTEP Director

## 

***Background:*** NCWM Publication 14 Section 1. Marking Complete Scales
addresses permanence testing of identification information on complete
scales. The sections for indicating elements, weighing/load-receiving
elements, and livestock, vehicle, and railway track scales do not have
any requirements for the permanence testing of the identification
information and do not refer to the procedures in section 1.

***Recommendation:* The Sector recommends that the sections for marking
requirements be consolidated and reorganized. The NIST technical advisor
has worked on a proposed consolidation of the marking requirements that
removes language that is repeated in Sections 2 though 5 and referenced
the general requirements in Section 1; the proposed consolidation that
has been re-titled as 1. Marking- [[Applicable to Indicating,
Weighing/Load-Receiving Elements and]{.underline}]{.mark} Complete
Scales. The NIST technical advisor will also ballot the Sector on the
proposed changes in
[Appendix A-Agenda Item 1(c)](#agenda-item-1-c-and-20.-table-s.6.3.b.-note-3-nominal-capacity-and-value-permanence-tests-for-identification-information)**
**and report the results to the NTEP Committee prior to the 2006 NCWM
Interim Meeting.**

+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+
| ***NIST Technical Advisor's Note:***                                  |
|                                                                       |
| The Sector recommendation to amend the capacity markings sections of  |
| Publication 14 in [Appendix A-Agenda                                  |
| Item 1(c)](#agenda-item-1-c-and-20.-table-s.6.3.b.-note-3-nomina      |
| l-capacity-and-value-permanence-tests-for-identification-information) |
| have been consolidated with the Sector recommend changes in Agenda    |
| Item 20. Permanence Tests for Identification Information.             |
+-----------------------------------------------------------------------+

## 21. Next Sector Meeting

Discussion: The locations for Weighing Sector meetings are typically
rotated among the participating NTEP laboratories. If this schedule is
followed, the location for the 2006 Weighing Sector meeting would be at
the Maryland NTEP Participating Laboratory in Annapolis, Maryland. The
Sector received a recommendation to hold the 2006 meeting in conjunction
with the 2006 Western Weights and Measures Association Technical
Conference. Another recommendation is to hold the meeting on a Tuesday
through Thursday, since many airlines no longer have Saturday night
layover restrictions. Lou Straub, Fairbanks Scales, cautioned that there
are large annual boat shows and Naval Academy events in the fall that
may affect the cost of lodging during the Sector meeting.

Recommendation: The Sector recommends that the next 2006 Sector meeting
be held in Annapolis, Maryland, and that it start on a Tuesday. The
Sector also recommended that NCWM headquarters look into holding the
2007 meeting of the Weighing Sector in conjunction with the WWMA
Technical Conference in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.

# Appendix A

# Recommendations for Amendments to Publication 14

**General Note.** Unless otherwise noted, the following language from
the 2005 edition of NCWM Publication 14 language that includes proposed
changes are highlighted in [gray]{.mark}. Revisions recommended by the
Sector are shown by ~~crossing out~~ information to be deleted and
[underlining]{.underline} information to be added.

## 

## Agenda Item 1 [(a) Footnote to S.1.8.4.](#a-footnote-to-s.1.8.4.)

**Digital Electronic Scales Section 76. List of Acceptable
Abbreviations/Symbols**

  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  **Device             **Term**           **Acceptable**          **Not Acceptable**
  Application**                                                   
  -------------------- ------------------ ----------------------- ----------------------------
  **ECRs, Recorded     net weight         "pound" or "lb" [~~the  [[the "#"symbol for
  Representations:**   indication in      symbol "#" should be    pound]{.underline}]{.mark}
                       pounds             discouraged~~]{.mark}   

  --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

**Electronic Cash Registers Interfaced with Scales Section 11. Recorded
Representation Point-of-Sale Systems**

  ------- ------------------------------------------------ ----------------
  11.1.   Customer\'s receipts must contain:               

  11.2.   Net weight identified by the word \"pound\",     **Yes  No  N/A
          \"lb\", \"kilogram\", \"kg\", \"gram\", \"g\",   **
          \"ounces\", [~~or~~]{.mark} \"oz\". The use of   
          the symbol \"#\" [for pound]{.mark} is [not      
          acceptable ~~discouraged~~.]{.mark}              
  ------- ------------------------------------------------ ----------------

## Agenda Item 1 [(b) Automatic Zero-Setting Mechanism (Zero-tracking)](#b-automatic-zero-setting-mechanism-zero-tracking)

43\. Automatic Zero-Setting Mechanism (AZSM) (Zero Tracking)

Code References: S.2.1.3., [S.2.1.3.1., S.2.1.3.2., and
S.2.1.3.3~~1~~.]{.mark}

A scale may be equipped with an AZSM capability to automatically correct
for weight variations near zero within specified limits. To reduce the
potential for weighing errors, the AZSM may operate only under limited
conditions as indicated in the specific type evaluation criteria.

Class III L and III/III L devices equipped with AZSM, shall be designed
with a sealable means to allow the AZSM to be disabled during the
inspection and test of the device.

The limits for AZSM are: (a) for bench, counter, and livestock scales
[manufactured prior to January 1, 2007 \*:]{.mark} 0.6 d

\(b\) for vehicle, axle-load, and railway track scales: 3.0 d;
[~~and~~]{.mark}

[(c) for all other scales manufactured prior to January 1, 2007 \*:
1.0 d, and]{.mark}

> [(d) for all other scales including bench, counter, and livestock
> scales manufactured on or after January 1, 2007 \*: 0.5 d.]{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}

[[Note: Applicants for new weighing device and load-receiving elements
are encouraged (but not required) to submit their devices to the 2007
criteria. September 2006 is the cutoff date for new submissions for
devices that limit the AZSM to 0.6 d and/or 1.0 d \*. All scales of this
category manufactured after 2007 must comply with the 0.5 d
requirement.]{.underline}]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

[\**(date of manufacture and sections (a) and (c) to be deleted in the
2007 edition of Publication 14)*]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

Record the AZSM capability provided.

> **** No AZSM capability.
>
> **** AZSM is always operational. (except for Class III/III L and
> III L devices)
>
> **** AZSM activated or deactivated by an external switch.
>
> **** AZSM activated or deactivated by an internal switch or selected
> by programming at the time of installation.
>
> **** The magnitude of the AZSM increment is selectable.

[For ~~devices~~ bench, counter, and livestock scales falling under
S.2.1.3.1. (a) and S.2.1.3.2 (b), ~~for that is,~~ b~~ench, counter, and
livestock scales,~~]{.mark} AZSM may be operable with the device at a
gross load zero, at a net load zero[,]{.mark} or at a negative net
weight indication resulting from a tare weight entry having been made
with the scale at zero gross load.

[[For scales other than bench, counter, and livestock scales falling
under S.2.1.3.1. (a) and S.2.1.3.2. (b), and vehicle, axle-load and
railway track scales, AZSM may be operable only at a gross load
zero.]{.underline}]{.mark}

Indicate where AZSM is operational.

> **** Gross Zero
>
> **** Net Zero
>
> **** Negative with Tare

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  Test Procedure for AZSM: With the scale at zero balance, place a load
  in excess of the AZSM range for the scale, e.g., 10d. Add error weights
  that are slightly in excess of the specified AZSM limit for the device
  or the AZSM setting. Remove the load, (e.g., 10d) but leave the error
  weights on the scale. Observe whether or not the scale automatically
  zeroes the error weights. Repeat this procedure by decreasing or
  increasing the amount of error weights to determine the zeroing range
  of the AZSM. Perform this test in an analogous manner on the negative
  side of zero to determine the zero range of AZSM on the negative side
  of zero.

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

If the device has an AZSM capability, record the maximum amount (in
scale divisions) that can be zeroed at one time.

> **** AVOIRDUPOIS: \_\_\_\_\_ d
>
> **** METRIC: \_\_\_\_\_ d
>
> **** OTHER UNITS Identify units\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ d

  ------- -------------------------------------------------- --------------
  43.1.   This amount must comply with S.2.1.3. for the      **Yes  No 
          intended application.                              N/A **

  43.2.   AZSM shall not be operable on any hopper scale.    **Yes  No 
                                                             N/A **

  43.3.   [For vehicle, axle-load, and railway track scales, **Yes  No 
          and ~~devices~~ scales other than bench, counter,  N/A **
          and livestock scales ~~falling under S.2.1.3. (b)  
          and (c)~~ AZSM may be operable only at a gross     
          load zero.]{.mark}                                 

  43.4.   AZSM shall not be operational when the scale is    **Yes  No 
          displaying a positive weight value greater than    N/A **
          the maximum AZSM quantity allowed.                 

  43.5.   [~~Devices falling under S.2.1.3.1.~~ Hopper       **Yes  No 
          scales used in automatic bulk-weighing systems and N/A **
          all Class III L scales]{.mark} shall be equipped   
          with a sealable means to enable/disable or set the 
          AZSM window to zero (0) for testing and            
          inspection.                                        
  ------- -------------------------------------------------- --------------

## Agenda Item 1 [(c) and 20. Table S.6.3.b. Note 3 -- Nominal Capacity and Value](#c-table-s.6.3.b.-note-3-nominal-capacity-and-value) & Permanence Tests for Identification Information

Note: The following proposed amendments to Publication 14 includes the
changes recommended in Agenda Item 1 (c) and Agenda Item 20 and includes
the language that approved by the Sector in Ballot number 91-04 with
changes recommended by NIST WMD that deletes the example of a portable
beam scale from the example of scales that did not need capacity
markings.

The results of the vote were forwarded to the NTEP Committee prior to
the 2006 NCWM Interim Meeting.

1\. Marking- [Applicable to Indicating, Weighing/Load-Receiving Elements
and]{.mark} Complete Scales

> Code References: G-S.1. and G-S.7.: General Code Requirements,
> Identification

•

•

•

Marking - Accuracy Class, Verification Scale Division, and Temperature
Limits

Code References: S.6., Table S.6.3.a., and Table S.6.3.b.

•

•

•

Marking Nominal Capacity, Value of the Scale Division, Special
Applications

> Code References: S.6., S.6.6., Table S.6.3.a., and Table S.6.3.b.

This requirement applies to digital indicating elements and to both the
operator\'s and customer\'s indications on complete scales. The
lettering must be permanent as described in [S~~s~~e]{.mark}ction 1, but
the attachment of any badge or decal is slightly less stringent than for
the G-S.1. information. In terms of attachment, any badge or decal must
be \"durable,\" that is, it must be difficult to remove (at all
temperatures). Remote weight displays (except \"scoreboard\" displays),
the customer\'s weight display provided for scales interfaced with
electronic cash registers (ECRs), and weight displays which are built
into ECRs must be marked with the scale capacity and scale division.
[[The nominal capacity shall be shown together with the value of the
scale division (e.g., 15 x 0.005 kg, 30 x 0.01 lb, or capacity = 15 kg,
d = 0.005 kg) in a clear and conspicuous manner and be readily apparent
when viewing the reading face of the scale
indicator.]{.underline}]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

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| 1 |    | The name, initials, or trademark of the          | #### Yes   |   |
| . |    | manufacturer or distributor. A remote display is |  No  N/A  |   |
| 1 |    | required to have the manufacturer\'s name or     |             |   |
|   |    | trademark and model designation. (Code           |             |   |
|   |    | Reference G-S.1.)                                |             |   |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------------+-------------+---+
|   |    |                                                  |             |   |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------------+-------------+---+
|   | 1  | The nominal capacity by minimum scale division   | **Yes  No  |   |
|   | .1 | shall [~~clearly and conspicuously~~ be marked   |  N/A **   |   |
|   | 3. | [in a clear and conspicuous manner and be        |             |   |
|   |    | readily apparent when viewing the reading face   |             |   |
|   |    | of the scale indicator unless already apparent   |             |   |
|   |    | by the design of the device]{.underline}         |             |   |
|   |    | ~~adjacent to the weight display (acceptable     |             |   |
|   |    | location depends on conspicuousness)~~.]{.mark}  |             |   |
|   |    |                                                  |             |   |
|   |    | [[This applies to mechanical scales, such as     |             |   |
|   |    | portable platform scales, with removable         |             |   |
|   |    | counterpoise weights marked since; 1) the        |             |   |
|   |    | markings on the weights are not readily apparent |             |   |
|   |    | by viewing the reading face of the scale, 2) the |             |   |
|   |    | additional weights are not a permanent part of   |             |   |
|   |    | the scale, and 3) additional weights can be      |             |   |
|   |    | added to the scales to incorrectly increase the  |             |   |
|   |    | capacity of the scale.]{.underline}]{.mark}      |             |   |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------------+-------------+---+
|   | 1  | The capacity by division size shall be marked    | **Yes  No  |   |
|   | .1 | for all weight units that can be displayed such  |  N/A **   |   |
|   | 4. | as in both pounds and kilograms.                 |             |   |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------------+-------------+---+
|   | 1  | If equipped with variable resolution, the scale  | **Yes  No  |   |
|   | .1 | shall be marked with the weight ranges and       |  N/A **   |   |
|   | 5. | corresponding scale division sizes.              |             |   |
|   |    |                                                  |             |   |
|   |    | Example: 0-3 kg (6 lb) x 1 g (0.002 lb) 0-6 lb x |             |   |
|   |    | 0.002 lb                                         |             |   |
|   |    |                                                  |             |   |
|   |    | 3-6 kg (15 lb) x 2 g (0.005 lb) or 6-15 lb x     |             |   |
|   |    | 0.005 lb                                         |             |   |
|   |    |                                                  |             |   |
|   |    | 6-15 kg (33 lb) x 5 g (0.01 lb) 15-33 lb x 0.01  |             |   |
|   |    | lb                                               |             |   |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------------+-------------+---+
|   | 1  | If the capacity by division statement is         | **Yes  No  |   |
|   | .1 | displayed on a video terminal with the           |  N/A **   |   |
|   | 6. | weigh[t]{.mark} values, then the capacity by     |             |   |
|   |    | division statement must be [[indicated in a      |             |   |
|   |    | clear and conspicuous manner and be readily      |             |   |
|   |    | apparent when viewing the reading face of the    |             |   |
|   |    | scale indicator unless already apparent by the   |             |   |
|   |    | design of the device]{.underline} ~~adjacent to  |             |   |
|   |    | the weight display~~]{.mark} and displayed       |             |   |
|   |    | whenever the system is in the weighing mode.     |             |   |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------------+-------------+---+

[[The following examples represent capacity and value markings that are
conspicuous and readily apparent when viewing the reading face. Each
scale division value or weight unit shall be marked on multiple range or
multi‑interval scales]{.underline} ~~The capacity by division statement
may be part of the scale display or marked adjacent to the
display.~~]{.mark}

[[The capacity by value markings are not required if they are already
apparent by the design of the device such as the largest weight value
that is defined on a single revolution scale, fan scale, and beam scales
and balances]{.underline}.]{.mark}

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[[The following examples are types of scales where the capacity by scale
division is readily apparent since the graduations, and beam capacities
are marked with their respective values.]{.underline}]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

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+----+----+---------------------------------------------+--------------+
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+----+----+---------------------------------------------+--------------+
|    | 1  | The indicator is electronically linked to   | **Yes  No  |
|    | .2 | the weighing/load‑receiving element and     | N/A **      |
|    | 3. | cannot be replaced without calibration.     |              |
|    | 3. |                                             |              |
+----+----+---------------------------------------------+--------------+

[]{.mark}

**2. [[Additional]{.mark}]{.underline} Marking
[[Requirements]{.underline}]{.mark}- Indicating Elements**

Weighing/load-receiving elements and indicators that are; (1) in the
same housing, or (2) permanently hard wired together, or (3) sealed with
a physical seal or an electronic link, shall have markings that comply
with Section 1 Markings - [[Applicable to Indicating,
Weighing/Load-Receiving Elements and]{.underline}]{.mark} Complete
Scales.

Code References: S.6., Table S.6.3.a., and Table S.6.3.b.

Since the United States permits indicating and weighing/load-receiving
elements ...

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+----+---+---------------------------------------------------+------------+
| 2. |   | The system shall be marked with the operating     | **Yes  No |
| 1[ |   | temperature range if the temperature range is     |  N/A **  |
| ~~ |   | other than 14 °F to 104 °F (--10 °C to 40 °C).    |            |
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+----+---+---------------------------------------------------+------------+
| [~ |   | [~~The nominal capacity by minimum scale division | **[~~Yes  |
| ~2 |   | shall be clearly and conspicuously marked         | No  N/A   |
| .1 |   | adjacent to the weight display (acceptable        | ~~        |
| 3. |   | location depends on conspicuousness).~~]{.mark}   | ]{.mark}** |
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+----+---+---------------------------------------------------+------------+
| [~ |   | [~~The capacity division size shall be marked for | **[~~Yes  |
| ~2 |   | all weight units that can be displayed, such as,  | No  N/A   |
| .1 |   | both lb and kilograms.~~]{.mark}                  | ~~        |
| 4. |   |                                                   | ]{.mark}** |
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+----+---+---------------------------------------------------+------------+
| [~ |   | [~~If equipped with variable resolution, the      | **[~~Yes  |
| ~2 |   | scale shall be marked with the weight ranges and  | No  N/A   |
| .1 |   | corresponding scale division sizes.~~]{.mark}     | ~~        |
| 5. |   |                                                   | ]{.mark}** |
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+----+---+---------------------------------------------------+------------+
| [~ |   | [~~If the capacity by division statement is       | **[~~Yes  |
| ~2 |   | displayed on a video terminal with the weight     | No  N/A   |
| .1 |   | values, then the capacity by division statement   | ~~        |
| 6. |   | must be adjacent to the weight display and        | ]{.mark}** |
| ~~ |   | displayed whenever the system is in the weighing  |            |
| ]{ |   | mode.~~]{.mark}                                   |            |
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+----+---+---------------------------------------------------+------------+
| [~ |   | [~~All markings must be clear and easily          | **[~~Yes  |
| ~2 |   | readable.~~]{.mark}                               | No  N/A   |
| .1 |   |                                                   | ~~        |
| 7. |   |                                                   | ]{.mark}** |
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+----+---+---------------------------------------------------+------------+
| [~ |   | [~~The lettering must be permanent (use the       | **[~~Yes  |
| ~2 |   | procedures outlined in section 1 for \"Permanence | No  N/A   |
| .1 |   | of Lettering\"). Record the grade for the         | ~~        |
| 8. |   | permanence of markings:~~]{.mark}                 | ]{.mark}** |
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| k} |   | _\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_~~]{.mark} |            |
+----+---+---------------------------------------------------+------------+
| 2  |   | The badge or decal must be durable (difficult to  | **Yes  No |
| .[ |   | remove at all temperatures).                      |  N/A **  |
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+----+---+---------------------------------------------------+------------+
| 2  |   | If the indicator is for Class III/III L           | **Yes  No |
| .[ |   | applications, the \"CLC\" (concentrated load      |  N/A **  |
| 4~ |   | capacity) shall be marked on or adjacent to the   |            |
| ~2 |   | identification markings or nomenclature plate     |            |
| 0~ |   | that is attached to the system. (or space         |            |
| ~] |   | provided to include the CLC).                     |            |
| {. |   |                                                   |            |
| ma |   |                                                   |            |
| rk |   |                                                   |            |
| }. |   |                                                   |            |
+----+---+---------------------------------------------------+------------+
| 2  |   | The section capacity of a railway track and       | **Yes  No |
| .[ |   | livestock scale-indicating element shall be       |  N/A **  |
| 5~ |   | marked on or adjacent to the identification badge |            |
| ~2 |   | on the indicating element. The section capacity   |            |
| 1~ |   | shall be prefaced by the words "Section Capacity" |            |
| ~] |   | or an abbreviation of that term. Abbreviations    |            |
| {. |   | shall be "Sec Cap" or "Sec C." All capital        |            |
| ma |   | letters and periods may be used.                  |            |
| rk |   |                                                   |            |
| }. |   |                                                   |            |
+----+---+---------------------------------------------------+------------+

3\. [[Additional]{.underline}]{.mark} Marking
[[Requirements]{.underline}]{.mark}- Not Built-for-Purpose
Software-Based Devices

Code Reference: G.S.1.1.

  ------ ----------- ---------------------------------------------- -------------
  3.1.   At least                                                   
         one of the                                                 
         following                                                  
         methods                                                    
         must be                                                    
         used:                                                      

         3.1.1.      The manufacturer or distributor and the model  **Yes  No 
                     designation are marked on the device           N/A **
                     [[according to Section 1 Markings - Applicable 
                     to Indicating, Weighing/Load-Receiving         
                     Elements and Complete                          
                     Scales]{.underline}]{.mark}.                   
  ------ ----------- ---------------------------------------------- -------------

4\. [[Additional]{.underline}]{.mark} Marking
[[Requirements]{.underline}]{.mark} -- Weighing/Load-Receiving Elements

Code References: S.6., Table S.6.3.a., and Table S.6.3.b.

Weighing/load-receiving elements and indicators that are; (1) in the
same housing, or (2) permanently hard wired together, or (3) sealed with
a physical seal or an electronic link, shall have markings that comply
with section \"1 Markings - [[Applicable to Indicating,
Weighing/Load-Receiving Elements and]{.underline}]{.mark} Complete
Scales." This does not apply...

+----+-----+---------------------------------------------+------------+
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|    | 4.  | The information shall be on or near the     | **Yes  No |
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|    | 0]{ | signal leaves the scale on an above-ground  |            |
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+----+-----+---------------------------------------------+------------+

5\. [[Additional]{.underline}]{.mark} Marking
[[Requirements]{.underline}]{.mark} - Livestock, Vehicle, and Railway
Track Scales

**Code References: G-S.1., G-S.5.1., ~~[and]{.mark}~~ S.6.3­[[, S.6.4.,
and S.6.5.]{.underline}]{.mark}**

*No additional changes to this section.*

6\. [[Additional]{.underline}]{.mark} Marking
[[Requirements]{.underline}]{.mark} - Force Transducers (Load Cells)

**Code References: S.6., Table S.6.3.a., and Table S.6.3.b.**

*No additional changes to this section.*

*Proposed changes to ECRS Sections 5 and 7.*

**5. Identification**

**Code References: G-S.1., G-S.5.1., and S.6.3**

**Example Modular System:** Point of sale systems may consist of a file
server, CPU, keyboard, printer, display, and cash drawer. A file server,
which performs metrological functions such as price
[[computations]{.underline}]{.mark}, must be marked with the system
make, model, and unique serial number with required prefix. File
servers, which only store information processed by other components [[in
the system]{.underline}]{.mark}, need not be marked in accordance with
S.6.3.

"Dumb" indicators with no intelligence (such as remote displays on
poi[nt[-]{.underline}of[-]{.underline}sale systems]{.mark}) do not
require marking in accordance with S.6.3. unless they are the primary
indicator for the system. Primary indicators must [[be marked with
or]{.underline} [display]{.underline} ~~have~~]{.mark} a manufacturer's
ID, model designation, serial number and prefix, accuracy class, [[and
n~max~ ~~,~~. The capacity by division statement must be indicated in a
clear and conspicuous manner and be readily apparent when viewing the
reading face of the scale indicator]{.underline} ~~and capacity and
division size (adjacent to the weight display)~~.]{.mark}

7\. Marking Requirements

Code References: [~~S.6.1.,~~]{.mark} S.6.2., S.6.3.,
[~~S.6.5.,~~]{.mark} [[Table S.6.3.a. and
Table S.6.3.b.]{.underline}]{.mark}

The weight display in a point-of-sale system must be marked with the
scale capacity and the displayed scale division, regardless of the
location of the weight display in the system. If the analog-to-digital
converter for the scale is located in the ECR, then the ECR must also be
marked with the accuracy class and the operating temperature range of
the weighing system if different from --10 °C to 40 °C
(14 °F to 104 °F).

The lettering must be permanent as described in section 1, but the
attachment of any badge or decal is slightly less stringent than for the
G-S.1. information. In terms of attachment, any badge or decal must be
"durable," that is, it must be difficult to remove (at all
temperatures).

  ------ ---------------------------------------------------- --------------
  7.1.   The capacity and value of the scale division shall   **Yes  No 
         be marked [[or indicated in a clear and conspicuous  N/A **
         manner and be readily apparent when viewing the      
         reading face of the scale indicator]{.underline}     
         ~~adjacent to the weight display~~.]{.mark}          

  ------ ---------------------------------------------------- --------------

***There are no additional changes recommended for Section 7.***

## 

## Agenda Item 1 [(d) Time Dependence (Creep Test) for Scales](#d-time-dependence-creep-test-for-scales)

58\. Time Dependence Test [[­for Scales and Separable Load-receiving
Elements]{.underline}]{.mark}

Code References: T.N.4.5.1. and T.N.4.5.2.

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+----+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 5  | [~~After the application of the load at constant | **[Yes  No  |
| 8. | test conditions, the indications after 20        |  N/A        |
| 1. | seconds and 1 hour shall not differ by more than | ]{.mark}**  |
|    | the absolute value of the applicable             |              |
|    | tolerance.~~]{.mark}                             |              |
|    |                                                  |              |
|    | []{.mark}                                        |              |
|    |                                                  |              |
|    | [[Load the instrument close to Max. Take one     |              |
|    | reading as soon as the indication has stabilized |              |
|    | and then note the indication in one hour         |              |
|    | intervals while the load remains on the          |              |
|    | instrument for a period of four hours. During    |              |
|    | this test the temperature should not vary more   |              |
|    | than 2 °C.]{.underline}]{.mark}                  |              |
|    |                                                  |              |
|    | []{.mark}                                        |              |
|    |                                                  |              |
|    | [[The test may be terminated after 30 minutes if |              |
|    | the indication differs less than 0.5 e during    |              |
|    | the first 30 minutes and the difference between  |              |
|    | 15 and 30 minutes is less than                   |              |
|    | 0.2 e.]{.underline}]{.mark}                      |              |
|    |                                                  |              |
|    | []{.mark}                                        |              |
|    |                                                  |              |
|    | [[If these conditions are not met, the           |              |
|    | difference between the indication obtained       |              |
|    | immediately after placing a load on the          |              |
|    | instrument and the indication observed during    |              |
|    | the following four hours shall not exceed the    |              |
|    | absolute value of the maximum permissible error  |              |
|    | at the load applied.]{.underline}]{.mark}        |              |
+----+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+
| [[ | [[The deviation in the zero indication before    | **[[Yes  No |
| 58 | and after a period of loading with a load close  |  N/A        |
| .2 | to Max for half an hour, shall be determined.    | ]{.underlin |
| .] | The reading shall be taken as soon as the        | e}]{.mark}** |
| {. | indication has stabilized.]{.underline}]{.mark}  |              |
| un |                                                  |              |
| de | []{.mark}                                        |              |
| rl |                                                  |              |
| in | [[For multiple range instruments, continue to    |              |
| e} | read the zero indication during the following    |              |
| ]{ | 5 minutes after the indication has               |              |
| .m | stabilized.]{.underline}]{.mark}                 |              |
| ar |                                                  |              |
| k} | []{.mark}                                        |              |
|    |                                                  |              |
|    | [[If the instrument is provided with             |              |
|    | zero-tracking, it shall not be in operation      |              |
|    | during the test.]{.underline}]{.mark}            |              |
+----+--------------------------------------------------+--------------+

[TIME DEPENDENCE TEST FORM]{.mark}

[Code Reference: T.N.4.5.1.]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

[Control No.:]{.mark}

[Pattern designation:]{.mark}

[Date:]{.mark}

[Observer:]{.mark}

[Verification scale interval e: :]{.mark}

[Resolution during test (smaller than e): :]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

  ---------------- ----------------------- ----------- ------------------- ----------- --------------------------------
  [Zero-tracking                                                                       
  device                                                                               
  is:]{.mark}                                                                          

  []{.mark}        [Non-existent]{.mark}   []{.mark}   [Not in             []{.mark}   [Out of working range]{.mark}
                                                       operation]{.mark}               
  ---------------- ----------------------- ----------- ------------------- ----------- --------------------------------

[]{.mark}

<table>
<colgroup>
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 8%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 2%" />
<col style="width: 6%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 2%" />
<col style="width: 8%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 0%" />
<col style="width: 2%" />
<col style="width: 3%" />
<col style="width: 11%" />
<col style="width: 7%" />
<col style="width: 5%" />
<col style="width: 17%" />
</colgroup>
<tbody>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="19"><mark>E = I + 0.5 e -</mark> <span
class="math inline"><em>Δ</em></span> <mark>L – L</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><mark>Load L</mark></td>
<td colspan="6"><mark>Time of Reading</mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark>Indication I</mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark>Add. Load</mark> <span
class="math inline"><em>Δ</em></span> <mark>L</mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark>Error</mark></td>
<td><mark>mpe</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2" rowspan="4"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="6"><mark>Initial + 20 sec</mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="6"><mark>5 min</mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="6"><mark>15 min</mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="6"><mark>30 min</mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="17"><mark>If the difference between the indication obtained
at 15 minutes and that at 30 minutes exceeds 0.2 e, the difference
between the indication obtained immediately after placing the load on
the instrument and the indication observed during the following four
hours shall not exceed the absolute value of the maximum permissible
error at the load applied.</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="6"><mark>1 hr</mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="6"><mark>2 hr</mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="6"><mark>3 hr</mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="6"><mark>4 hr</mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="6"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"><mark>15 to 30 min</mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark>Passed</mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="13"><mark>Failed</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><mark>0 to 30 min</mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark>Passed</mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="13"><mark>Failed</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="2"><mark>0 to 4 hr</mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark>Passed</mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="4"><mark>Failed</mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="8"><mark>Not Applicable</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="6"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="19"><strong><mark>Time Dependence Zero
Return</mark></strong></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="19"><mark>Zero-tracking device is:</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="6"><mark>Non-existent</mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark>Not in operation</mark></td>
<td><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="4"><mark>Out of working range</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="6"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="12"><mark></mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="4"><mark>P = I + 0.5 e -</mark><span
class="math inline"><em>Δ</em></span> <mark>L</mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="4"><mark>Time of Reading</mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark>Load L<sub>0</sub></mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark>Indication of zero I<sub>0</sub></mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark>Add. load</mark> <span
class="math inline"><em>Δ</em></span> <mark>L</mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark>P</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="4"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="12"><mark>After loading for 30 minutes Load =
__________</mark></td>
<td colspan="7" rowspan="6"><p><mark>Meaning of symbols:</mark></p>
<p><mark>I = Indication</mark></p>
<p><mark>I<sub>0</sub> = Indication of no-load reference at the start of
the test</mark></p>
<p><mark>L = Load</mark></p>
<p><mark>L<sub>0</sub> = Mass of no-load reference at the start of the
test</mark></p>
<p><mark>Add. load Δ L = Additional load to next changeover
point</mark></p>
<p><mark>P = Digital indication prior to rounding = I + 1/2 e - Δ
L</mark></p>
<p><mark>E = Error = I - L or P - L</mark></p>
<p><mark>mpe = Maximum permissible error</mark></p>
<p><mark>EUT = Equipment under test</mark></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="4"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="5"><mark></mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="12"><mark>Change of indication</mark> <span
class="math inline"><em>Δ</em></span> <mark>P =
________________</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="12"><p><mark>Check that</mark> <span
class="math inline">|ΔΡ|</span><mark></mark><span
class="math inline"></span><mark></mark><span
class="math inline">|ΜΡΕ|</span> <mark>for Class III L
devices</mark></p>
<p><mark>Check that</mark> <span
class="math inline">|ΔΡ|</span><mark></mark><span
class="math inline"></span> <mark>0.5 e for Class II, III, and IIII
devices</mark></p></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="6"><mark>Passed</mark></td>
<td colspan="2"><mark></mark></td>
<td colspan="3"><mark>Failed</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="12"><mark></mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="even">
<td colspan="19"><mark>Remarks:</mark></td>
</tr>
<tr class="odd">
<td colspan="19"><mark></mark></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

## Agenda Item 1 [(e) Time Dependence (Creep Test) for Load Cells](#e-time-dependence-creep-test-for-load-cells)

## 

J. Tests to be Performed

1.  Force transducer (load cell) error with respect to temperature.

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1.  Repeatability based on results of test 1.

2.  Temperature effect on minimum dead load output.

3.  Creep ([30-minute ~~one-hour~~]{.mark} test per HB-44 or 30-minute
    test per OIML R 60).

4.  Barometric pressure effect if the cell is sensitive to barometric
    pressure changes as determined by guidelines discussed in the
    section titled \"Barometric Pressure Tests.\"

L. Tolerances

+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Table 3     |             |             |             |             |
|             |             |             |             |             |
| Tolerance   |             |             |             |             |
| for Class   |             |             |             |             |
| III Force   |             |             |             |             |
| transducers |             |             |             |             |
| (load       |             |             |             |             |
| cells)      |             |             |             |             |
+=============+=============+=============+=============+=============+
| Handbook 44 | Single Cell |             | Multiple    |             |
|             | Requirement |             | Cell        |             |
| Reference   |             |             | Requirement |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Force       | 0.7 Factor  |             | 1.0 Factor  |             |
| transducer  | Applied     |             | Applied     |             |
| (load cell) |             |             |             |             |
| Error       |             |             |             |             |
| Table 6,    |             |             |             |             |
| Class III;  |             |             |             |             |
| T.N.3.2.,   |             |             |             |             |
| T.N.8.1.1.  |             |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | Load        | Tolerance   | Load        | Tolerance   |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | 0 to 500 v  | 0.35 v      | 0 to 500 v  | 0.50 v      |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | 501 to 2000 | 0.70 v      | 501 to 2000 | 1.00 v      |
|             | v           |             | v           |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | 2001 to     | 1.05 v      | 2001 to     | 1.50 v      |
|             | 4000 v      |             | 4000 v      |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | 4001 to 10  | 1.75 v      | 4001 to 10  | 2.50 v      |
|             | 000 v       |             | 000 v       |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Re          | 0.7 Factor  |             | 1.0 Factor  |             |
| peatability | Applied     |             | Applied     |             |
| Error;      |             |             |             |             |
|             |             |             |             |             |
| T.N.5.,     |             |             |             |             |
| T.N.8.1.1   |             |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | Load        | Tolerance   | Load        | Tolerance   |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | 0 to 500 v  | 0.70 v      | 0 to 500 v  | 1.00 v      |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | 501 to 2000 | 1.40 v      | 501 to 2000 | 2.00 v      |
|             | v           |             | v           |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | 2 001 to    | 2.10 v      | 2 001 to    | 3.00 v      |
|             | 4000 v      |             | 4000 v      |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | 4001 to 10  | 3.50 v      | 4001 to 10  | 5.00 v      |
|             | 000 v       |             | 000 v       |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| [~~Creep    | [~~1.0      |             | [~~1.0      |             |
| (test at    | Factor      |             | Factor      |             |
| 90-100% of  | Applie      |             | Applie      |             |
| force       | d~~]{.mark} |             | d~~]{.mark} |             |
| transducer  |             |             |             |             |
| (load cell) |             |             |             |             |
| capacity);  |             |             |             |             |
| T.N.4.5     |             |             |             |             |
| .~~]{.mark} |             |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | [~~Loa      | [~~Toleranc | [~~Loa      | [~~Toleranc |
|             | d~~]{.mark} | e~~]{.mark} | d~~]{.mark} | e~~]{.mark} |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | [~~0 -      | [~~0.50     | [~~0 -      | [~~0.50     |
|             | 500         | v~~]{.mark} | 500         | v~~]{.mark} |
|             | v~~]{.mark} |             | v~~]{.mark} |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | [~~501 -    | [~~1.00     | [~~501 -    | [~~1.00     |
|             | 2000        | v~~]{.mark} | 2000        | v~~]{.mark} |
|             | v~~]{.mark} |             | v~~]{.mark} |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | [~~2001 -   | [~~1.50     | [~~2001 -   | [~~1.50     |
|             | 4000        | v~~]{.mark} | 4000        | v~~]{.mark} |
|             | v~~]{.mark} |             | v~~]{.mark} |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | [~~4001 -   | [~~2.50     | [~~4001 -   | [~~2.50     |
|             | 10          | v~~]{.mark} | 10          | v~~]{.mark} |
|             | 000         |             | 000         |             |
|             | v~~]{.mark} |             | v~~]{.mark} |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Temperature | 0.7 v~min~  |             | 0.7 v~min~  |             |
| Effect on   | /5 °C       |             | /5 °C       |             |
| Minimum     |             |             |             |             |
| Dead Load   |             |             |             |             |
| Output;     |             |             |             |             |
|             |             |             |             |             |
| T.N.8.1.3.  |             |             |             |             |
| T.N.8.1.1   |             |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Effects of  | Applicable  |             | Applicable  |             |
| Barometric  | only to     |             | only to     |             |
| Pressure;   | specified   |             | specified   |             |
| T.N.8.2.    | force       |             | force       |             |
|             | transducers |             | transducers |             |
|             | (load       |             | (load       |             |
|             | cells) 1    |             | cells) 1    |             |
|             | v~min~      |             | v~min~      |             |
|             | /1kPa       |             | /1kPa       |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+

+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Table 4     |             |             |             |             |
|             |             |             |             |             |
| Tolerance   |             |             |             |             |
| for Class   |             |             |             |             |
| III L Force |             |             |             |             |
| transducers |             |             |             |             |
| (load       |             |             |             |             |
| cells)      |             |             |             |             |
+=============+=============+=============+=============+=============+
| Handbook 44 | Single Cell |             | Multiple    |             |
|             | Requirement |             | Cell        |             |
| Reference   |             |             | Requirement |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Force       | 0.7 Factor  |             | 1.0 Factor  |             |
| transducer  | Applied     |             | Applied     |             |
| (load cell) |             |             |             |             |
| Error       |             |             |             |             |
| Table 6,    |             |             |             |             |
| C           |             |             |             |             |
| lass III L; |             |             |             |             |
| T.N.3.2.,   |             |             |             |             |
| T.N.8.1.1.  |             |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | Load        | Tolerance   | Load        | Tolerance   |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | 0 v to 500  | 0.35 v      | 0 v to 500  | 0.50 v      |
|             | v           |             | v           |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | 501 v to    | 0.70 v      | 501 v to    | 1.00 v      |
|             | 1 000 v^1^  |             | 1 000 v^2^  |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | ^1^Add      |             | ^2^Add      |             |
|             | 0.35v to    |             | 0.50v to    |             |
|             | the         |             | the         |             |
|             | tolerance   |             | tolerance   |             |
|             | for each    |             | for each    |             |
|             | 500v of     |             | 500v of     |             |
|             | load or     |             | load or     |             |
|             | fraction    |             | fraction    |             |
|             | thereof up  |             | thereof, up |             |
|             | to a        |             | to a        |             |
|             | maximum     |             | maximum     |             |
|             | load of     |             | load of     |             |
|             | 10 000v     |             | 10 000v     |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Re          | 0.7 Factor  |             | 1.0 Factor  |             |
| peatability | Applied     |             | Applied     |             |
| Error;      |             |             |             |             |
|             |             |             |             |             |
| T.N.5.,     |             |             |             |             |
| T.N.8.1.1.  |             |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | Load        | Tolerance   | Load        | Tolerance   |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | 0 v to 500  | 0.70 v      | 0 v to 500  | 1.00 v      |
|             | v           |             | v           |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | 501 v to    | 1.40 v      | 501 v to    | 2.00 v      |
|             | 1 000 v     |             | 1 000 v     |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | 9001 v to   | 13.30 v     | 9001 v to   | 19.00 v     |
|             | 9500 v      |             | 9500 v      |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | 9501 v to   | 14.00 v     | 9501 v to   | 20.00 v     |
|             | 10 000 v    |             | 10 000 v    |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | ^3^Add      |             | ^4^Add      |             |
|             | 0.70v to    |             | 1.00v to    |             |
|             | the         |             | the         |             |
|             | tolerance   |             | tolerance   |             |
|             | for each    |             | for each    |             |
|             | 500 v of    |             | 500v of     |             |
|             | load or     |             | load or     |             |
|             | fraction    |             | fraction    |             |
|             | thereof up  |             | thereof up  |             |
|             | to a        |             | to a        |             |
|             | maximum     |             | maximum     |             |
|             | load of     |             | load of     |             |
|             | 10 000v     |             | 10 000v     |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| [~~Creep    | [~~1.0      |             | [~~1.0      |             |
| (test at    | Factor      |             | Factor      |             |
| 90-100% of  | Applie      |             | Applie      |             |
| force       | d~~]{.mark} |             | d~~]{.mark} |             |
| transducer  |             |             |             |             |
| (load cell) |             |             |             |             |
| capacity);  |             |             |             |             |
| T.N.4.5     |             |             |             |             |
| .~~]{.mark} |             |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | [~~Loa      | [~~Toleranc | [~~Loa      | [~~Toleranc |
|             | d~~]{.mark} | e~~]{.mark} | d~~]{.mark} | e~~]{.mark} |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | [~~0 -      | [~~0.25     | [~~0 -      | [~~0.25     |
|             | 500         | v~~]{.mark} | 500         | v~~]{.mark} |
|             | v~~]{.mark} |             | v~~]{.mark} |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | [~~501 -    | [~~0.50     | [~~501 -    | [~~0.50     |
|             | 1000        | v~~]{.mark} | 1000        | v~~]{.mark} |
|             | v~~]{.mark} |             | v~~]{.mark} |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | [~~9001 --  | [~~4.75     | [~~9001 --  | [~~4.75     |
|             | 9500        | v~~]{.mark} | 9500        | v~~]{.mark} |
|             | v~~]{.mark} |             | v~~]{.mark} |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | [~~9501 -   | [~~5.00     | [~~9501 -   | [~~5.00     |
|             | 10          | v~~]{.mark} | 10          | v~~]{.mark} |
|             | 000         |             | 000         |             |
|             | v~~]{.mark} |             | v~~]{.mark} |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             | [~~^5^Add   |             |             |             |
|             | 0.25v to    |             |             |             |
|             | the         |             |             |             |
|             | tolerance   |             |             |             |
|             | for each    |             |             |             |
|             | 500v of     |             |             |             |
|             | load or     |             |             |             |
|             | fraction    |             |             |             |
|             | thereof up  |             |             |             |
|             | to a        |             |             |             |
|             | maximum     |             |             |             |
|             | load of 10  |             |             |             |
|             | 000         |             |             |             |
|             | v~~]{.mark} |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Temperature | 2.1 v~min~  |             | 2.1 v~min~  |             |
| Effect on   | /5 °C       |             | /5 °C       |             |
| Minimum     |             |             |             |             |
| Dead Load   |             |             |             |             |
| Output;     |             |             |             |             |
|             |             |             |             |             |
| T.N.8.1.3.  |             |             |             |             |
| T.N.8.1.1   |             |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Effects of  | Applicable  |             | Applicable  |             |
| Barometric  | only to     |             | only to     |             |
| Pressure;   | specified   |             | specified   |             |
| T.N.8.2.    | force       |             | force       |             |
|             | transducers |             | transducers |             |
|             | (load       |             | (load       |             |
|             | cells) 1    |             | cells) 1    |             |
|             | v~min~      |             | v~min~      |             |
|             | /1kPa       |             | /1kPa       |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+

**II. Determination of Creep**

> 1\. At 20 °C ambient, insert the force transducer (load cell) into the
> force generating system and load to the minimum dead load. If
> Procedure I. (which includes increasing and decreasing load tests) has
> just been completed, wait 1 hour. If a separate creep test is being
> conducted, exercise the force transducer (load cell) as in
> Procedure I.5 and then wait 1 hour.
>
> 2\. If the indicating element for the force transducer (load cell) is
> provided with a convenient means for checking itself, conduct the
> self-test at this time.
>
> 3\. Monitor minimum load output until stable.
>
> 4\. [~~There are two test methods to determine the creep
> characteristics of force transducers (load cells). The 1-hour creep
> test at the maximum load (step 4. (a)) is the preferred form of the
> creep test; run the return-to-zero creep test (step 4. (b)) only when
> justified by limitations in the test equipment. The NTEP will conduct
> step 4. (a) creep tests whenever possible.~~]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

[~~Take readings at 1 minute time intervals for the first 10 minutes and
every 10 minutes thereafter.~~]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

> a\. **[[Test for Creep:]{.mark}]{.underline}** Apply a load equal to
> 90 % to 100 % of the maximum capacity of the force transducer (load
> cell) and record the indication 20 seconds after reaching the load.
> The time to load test weights and read the indicator shall be as short
> as possible and shall not exceed the time specified in Table 5. [[With
> the load remaining on the load cell,]{.underline} c~~C~~ontinue to
> record indications periodically, thereafter at time intervals over a
> [30 minute]{.underline} ~~1 hour~~ period.]{.mark}

[*Note: A 30-minute test is acceptable if the creep test is performed in
accordance to OIML R 60 tolerances*.]{.mark}

> []{.mark}
>
> b\. Remove a load equal to 90 % to 100 % of the maximum capacity of
> the force transducer (load cell) that has been applied for [~~1 hour~~
> [30 minutes]{.underline}.]{.mark} Record the indication after 20
> seconds. The time to unload test weights and read the indicator shall
> be as short as possible and not exceed the time specified in Table 5.
> Continue to record indications periodically thereafter at time
> intervals over a 1 hour period (or 30 minutes if the creep test is
> conducted according to OIML R 60 requirements).

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Table 5               |                       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| Loading Times         |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Load                  |                       | Time                  |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| Greater than          | To and including      |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| 0 kg                  | 10 kg                 | 10 s                  |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| 10 kg                 | 100 kg                | 15 s                  |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| 100 kg                | 1 000 kg              | 20 s                  |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| 1 000 kg              | 10 000 kg             | 30 s                  |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| 10 000 kg             | 100 000 kg            | 50 s                  |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| 100 000 kg            | \-                    | 60 s                  |
|                       | \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-- |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

> 5\. Repeat the operations described in steps 2 through 4 at the high
> and low temperature limits for the accuracy class[.~~,~~
> ~~i~~If]{.mark} the manufacturer has specified a smaller or a larger
> range, repeat operations at the limits marked on the cell, provided
> the temperature range is at least the range required for the accuracy
> class.

6.  With the resulting data, and accounting for the effect of barometric
    pressure changes, determine the magnitude of the creep and compare
    it to the tolerance [[in NIST Handbook 44 Scales Code
    Table T.N.4.6.2]{.underline}]{.mark}

+------+-----------+-------+------+----------------------------------+
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## Agenda Item [11. Performance and Permanence Tests for Railway Track Scales](#performance-and-permanence-tests-for-railway-track-scales-used-to-weigh-statically) Used to Weigh Statically

The Weighing Sector recommendation to amend Publication 14 Performance
and Permanence Testing for Railway Track Scales in Agenda Item 11 was
modified as follows according to the results of a November 10, 2005.

***The NIST Technical Advisor reported the results of the ballot,
including comments, to the Sector and NTEP Committee prior to the 2006
NCWM Interim Meeting.***

**69. Performance and Permanence Tests for Railway Track Scales Used to
Weigh Statically**

(**NOTE:** For combination vehicle/railway track scales, see also
additional test considerations under \"Test Considerations for Other
Scales\" in the application.)

[[It is desirable, but not required, that a new installation should be
calibrated by a railroad test car after a representative of the railroad
has inspected the installation for compliance with railroad design and
construction specifications. A 100 000 lb field standard weight cart, or
a combination of field standard weights **safely** added to a field
standard weight cart for a total of 100 000 lb, will be used to conduct
the initial NTEP calibration and test.]{.underline}]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

[[The permanence test shall not be conducted sooner than thirty (30)
days after the initial NTEP test. If a 100 000 lb field standard weight
cart, or a combination of field standard weights **safely** added to a
field standard weight cart for a total of 100 000 lb, is not available
for the subsequent permanence verification a 100 000 lb capacity
railroad scale test car of may be used.]{.underline}]{.mark}

> []{.mark}

[[**NOTE:** A field standard weight cart shall have a footprint no
greater than 7', which is the size of the footprint of railway track
test weight cars. \[The Association of American Railroad Scale (AAR)
Handbook 2005 Revision © requirements for "standard railway track scale
test weight car" can be found in AAR Handbook for Scales Sections 1.5.
through 1.5.5. A standard rail car, as described in AAR Handbook
Section 1.5.6., is not suitable for use during NTEP evaluations since
the entire load of the rail car can not be concentrated in a footprint
no greater than 7".\]]{.underline}]{.mark}

Performance tests are conducted to determine compliance with the
tolerances and, in the case of nonautomatic indicating scales, the
sensitivity requirements specified in NIST Handbook 44. The tests
described here apply primarily to the weighing/load-receiving element.
It is assumed that the indicating element used during the test has
already been examined and found to comply with applicable requirements.
If the design and performance of the indicating element is to be
determined during the same test, the applicable requirements for
weighbeams, poises, dials, electronic digital indications, etc., must
also be referenced.

> 69.1. Influence Factors
>
> If tests are necessary to determine compliance with influence factors,
> individual main elements and components tests must be conducted
> according to NTEP Policy [[that is outlined in NCWM Publication 14,
> Section B.1.Influence Factor Requirements.]{.underline}]{.mark}
>
> 69.2. Test Standards
>
> [~~The~~ [A 100 000 lb field standard weight cart or a 100 000 lb
> combination of field standard weights safely added to a field standard
> weight cart]{.underline} ~~GIPSA-type or equivalent test car or
> 100 000 lb field standard weight carts (see Handbook 44 Scales Code
> paragraph N.3.2.)~~ shall be used for the initial test ~~using a
> minimum of 100 000 lb~~ of known test weights, ~~generally~~ in
> increments of 10 000 lb. Railroad test weight cars shall not be used
> ~~exclusively~~ for the initial test.~~, but may be used as part of a
> substitution of strain-load tests.~~]{.mark}
>
> 69.3. Sensitivity and Discrimination Tests
>
> 69.3.1. Weighbeams
>
> The sensitivity test is conducted at zero load and at maximum load.
> The sensitivity test is conducted by determining the actual test
> weight value necessary to bring the beam from a rest point at the
> center of the trig loop to rest points at the top and bottom of the
> trig loop. The maximum load at which the sensitivity test is conducted
> need not be comprised of known test weight.
>
> 69.4. Digital Indications
>
> Width-of-zero, zone of uncertainty, and automatic-zero-setting
> mechanism (if so equipped) tests shall be conducted as specified in
> other sections of [[NCWM Publication 14]{.underline} ~~this
> Handbook~~.]{.mark}
>
> 69.5. Increasing Load and Section Tests
>
> 69.5.1. [~~With the test car off one end of the scale, remove weights
> from car and place on the end (closest section) of the scale.~~A
> minimum of three observations shall be made ~~at~~ [with]{.underline}
> test [weight]{.underline} loads of at least 30 000 [lb]{.underline},
> 40 000 [lb]{.underline} and 50 000 lb ~~test loads~~ [moving test cart
> across the scale in both directions]{.underline}.^12^ Readings may be
> taken at 10 000 lb and 20 000 lb increments. Additional observations
> shall be made with ~~the~~ a 50 000 lb test [weight]{.underline} load.
> Remove test weight load from scale before moving in opposite direction
> and ~~farthest section,~~ record any zero balance change. ~~,. z~~Zero
> the scale if necessary, and repeat this test moving the weights in the
> opposite direction. When the weights have been returned to [the
> starting point]{.underline} ~~the near section near the test
> car,~~]{.mark} apply additional loads, making observations in
> increments equal to the value of each test weight (10 000 lb) up to
> 100 000 lb at each end if practical. Repeat tests with the load
> concentrated to the right and left over each section and midway
> between sections in both directions.
>
> 69.5.2. The results shall be within acceptance tolerance.
>
> 69.6. Strain Load Tests
>
> The minimum [[test load for a]{.underline} strain-load test for
> single-[load-receiving element]{.underline} ~~platform~~ scales
> greater than 35 feet and for multiple- [load-receiving
> element]{.underline} ~~platform~~]{.mark} scale systems designed to
> weigh railroad cars in a single draft is 200 000 lb.
>
> 69.6.1. . Place a strain load [~~(as a minimum, use the [GIPSA or
> a]{.underline} GIPSA-type test car without weights)~~ on the scale so
> that the test load can be placed on one end section and observe the
> weight to the smallest increment practical. Add [a]{.underline} test
> [weight]{.underline} load[(s)]{.underline} to end section. ~~If
> practical, repeat this test on the other end section.~~ Remove the
> test load, observing any balance change, then remove the strain load.
> [If practical, repeat this test on the other end section. Conduct any
> sensitivity and discrimination tests at maximum
> load.]{.underline}]{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}
>
> [~~69.6.2. Place the strain load and the empty GIPSA or GIPSA-type
> test car on the load-receiving element platform so that the weights
> can be incrementally loaded from the weight cart, which remains off
> the platform. Observe weight to the smallest increment practicable.
> Load the test car with the test weights. Observe weight indications in
> increments equal to each added test weight (10 000 lb). At this
> maximum load, sensitivity and discrimination tests should be
> conducted.~~]{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}
>
> [~~69.6.3.~~ [69.6.2.]{.underline}]{.mark} The results of all
> observations shall be within acceptance tolerance.
>
> 69.7. Permanence Test
>
> [~~The permanence test shall be conducted after a minimum of 20 days
> after successful completion of the initial performance test.~~ It is
> recommended that the performance tests described above be repeated.
> However, ~~it~~ [if]{.underline} the original test car[t]{.underline}
> [(and additional field standards if applicable)]{.underline} is not
> available, the test may be conducted to the extent possible with
> a~~t~~ [standard railway track scale test weight car with at least a
> 100 000 lb capacity and a suitable and current calibration
> report.]{.underline} ~~least two railroad test weight cars.~~The
> results of this test must be within acceptance tolerance.~~^13^~~ If
> the device does not meet these tolerance limits [the scale will be
> rejected and the entire test must be repeated, including successful
> initial performance testing and a subsequent test after a minimum of
> 30 days.]{.underline}]{.mark}

1.  [[Minimum Use Requirements for the Field Permanence
    Test]{.underline}]{.mark}

> []{.mark}

1.  [[There must be at least 300 weighing operations executed over the
    scale prior to conducting the type evaluation permanence test. The
    permanence test should be performed at a customer location to be
    able to evaluate "normal" use.]{.underline}]{.mark}

> []{.mark}

2.  [[The minimum time period of use is 30 days with a minimum of 300
    weighing operations as described below. The subsequent permanence
    test should be tentatively scheduled when the initial test is
    started. If the 300 weighing operations have not been completed by
    that time, the time for the field permanence test shall be extended
    until at least 300 weighing operations have been completed. The
    second phase of the permanence test can be conducted as soon as 300
    weighing operations have been achieved, but no sooner than 30 days
    after the initial test of the field permanence test. Acceptance
    tolerances apply regardless of the length of the
    test.]{.underline}]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

3.  [[Only loads, which reflect "normal" use, will be counted during the
    permanence-testing period.]{.underline}]{.mark}

> [[• 100 % of the loads must be above 20 % of scale capacity;
> and]{.underline}]{.mark}
>
> [[• 50 % of the loads must be above 50 % of scale
> capacity.]{.underline}]{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}
>
> [[The scale may be used to weigh other loads, but only the loads
> specified above are counted as part of the permanence
> test.]{.underline}]{.mark}

2.  [[Subsequent Type Evaluation (Field) Permanence
    Test]{.underline}]{.mark}

> []{.mark}
>
> [[A minimum of two increasing-load, two decreasing-load, and two
> section tests are to be conducted a minimum of 30 days after the
> initial tests. However, if the original field standard weight cart is
> not available, the test may be conducted to the extent possible with
> at least one railroad test car~~s~~. Strain load tests shall be
> conducted with a minimum 200 000 lb test load. If the test results are
> at or near acceptance tolerance limits, at least one more set of tests
> should be conducted immediately to verify the test results and
> determine device repeatability.]{.underline}]{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}
>
> [[Repeat width-of-zero, zone of uncertainty, sensitivity, and
> discrimination tests near zero (outside the range of the AZSM) and at
> or near capacity on the subsequent tests.]{.underline}]{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}
>
> [[If the device does not meet these tolerance limits, the entire test
> must be repeated, including successful initial performance testing and
> a subsequent test after a minimum of 30 days and an additional 300
> weighing operations as described in the criteria
> above.]{.underline}]{.mark}
>
> ^12^ Do not exceed section capacity
>
> [~~^3^ If the subsequent performance test cannot be completed within
> 30-days because of the unavailability of test cars, maintenance
> tolerance will be applied.~~]{.mark}

## 

## Agenda Item [12. Cash Acceptors or Card-activated Systems](#cash-acceptors-or-card-activated-systems)

Publication 14 ECRS, Section 13. Cash Acceptors or Card-activated
Systems

**Code References: G-S.2., G-S.5.1., G-S.6**

(Note: Language changes and additions approved by the 2005 NTEP
Committee are indicated in [shaded, ~~strike out,~~ and
[underlined]{.underline}]{.mark} text. Language changes and additions
recommended by the Weighing Sector are indicated in **bolden, ~~strike
out,~~ and [underlined]{.underline}** text.)

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| 1  | Ins |   |      |                                   | **Yes  No  |
| 3. | tru |   |      |                                   | N/A **      |
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| 13 | Me  |   |      |                                   | **Yes  No  |
| .1 | ans |   |      |                                   | N/A **      |
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|    | .10 |   | the  |                                   |              |
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|    |     |   | ncel |                                   |              |
|    |     |   | key  |                                   |              |
|    |     |   | (or  |                                   |              |
|    |     |   | eq   |                                   |              |
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|    |     |   | the  |                                   |              |
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|    |     |   | has  |                                   |              |
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+----+-----+---+------+-----------------------------------+--------------+
|    |     |   | 13   | be equipped with means for the    | **Yes  No  |
|    |     |   | .10. | customer to retrieve the cash     | N/A **      |
|    |     |   | 1.1. | inserted from the device, AND     |              |
|    |     |   |      |                                   |              |
|    |     |   |      | automatically issue a printed     |              |
|    |     |   |      | receipt indicating the amount of  |              |
|    |     |   |      | cash tendered and the amount      |              |
|    |     |   |      | returned, OR                      |              |
+----+-----+---+------+-----------------------------------+--------------+
|    |     |   | 13   | display instructions (such as     | **Yes  No  |
|    |     |   | .10. | \"sale **[canceled]{.underline}   | N/A **      |
|    |     |   | 1.2. | ~~terminated~~,** see             |              |
|    |     |   |      | attendant,\" \"sale               |              |
|    |     |   |      | **[canceled]{.underline}          |              |
|    |     |   |      | ~~terminated~~,** get receipt\"   |              |
|    |     |   |      | or similar wording) for the       |              |
|    |     |   |      | customer to see the attendant,    |              |
|    |     |   |      | AND                               |              |
|    |     |   |      |                                   |              |
|    |     |   |      | automatically issue a printed     |              |
|    |     |   |      | receipt showing the amount of     |              |
|    |     |   |      | cash inserted by the customer, a  |              |
|    |     |   |      | statement indicating that the     |              |
|    |     |   |      | sale was **[canceled]{.underline} |              |
|    |     |   |      | ~~terminated~~,** and             |              |
|    |     |   |      | instructions for the customer to  |              |
|    |     |   |      | see the attendant.                |              |
+----+-----+---+------+-----------------------------------+--------------+
| [  | [   |   |      |                                   | **[[Yes  No |
| [1 | [Me |   |      |                                   |  N/A        |
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## Agenda Item [14. CLC for Combination Railway Track/Vehicle Scales](#clc-for-combination-railway-trackvehicle-scales)

> 8.3. Modular Load-Cell Vehicle, Livestock, or Railroad Track Scales
>
> **NOTE**: These criteria apply if the scale is fully electronic (i.e.,
> load cells comprise the sensors of the weighing/load-receiving
> element) and is of a modular design.
>
> **Modular Scale**. A vehicle, livestock, or railroad track scale made
> up of individual load-receiving elements of like [design,]{.mark}
> which can be joined together to form a larger integral load-receiving
> element and can be separated at any time without structurally
> [chang[ing]{.underline}]{.mark} the individual load-receiving
> elements. This definition is to be applied for all new type
> evaluations and for applications to add new devices to an existing CC
> (see Figure 3).

(Effective January 2001)

> 8.3.1. Modular Scale to be Tested
>
> The following criteria must be satisfied in the scale design and the
> scale to be tested:
>
> a\. Load cells of the same design and capacity that consists of simply
> attaching modules together must be used throughout the family. If load
> cells of different capacities are used for scales of different
> [structural [design]{.underline} ~~[weighbridge
> ]{.underline}~~]{.mark}strength and [[nominal]{.mark}]{.underline}
> capacity in the family [[of scales]{.underline}]{.mark}, then the
> module using the higher capacity load cells must be evaluated.
>
> []{.mark}
>
> [~~b. CLC in the family must be not less than 40 percent of the sum of
> the capacity of two load cells or 80 percent of the capacity of one
> cell.~~]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

> [~~c.~~ [b.]{.underline}]{.mark} A scale with at least two modules
> must be tested. The module with the largest CLC is to be tested. If
> the longest span between sections is not tested, the CC will include
> up to 120 % of the span between sections that was tested. Arrangements
> regarding the specific scale in the family to be tested will be
> established in consultation with NTEP representatives.

[]{.mark}

## Agenda Item 15. [Abbreviations](#abbreviations-for-carat-and-count-in-publication-14-sections-38.-and-76.) for Carat and Count in Publication 14 Sections 38 and 76.

38\. Counting Feature on Class I or II Scales Used in Prescription
Filling Applications

  ------- -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- --------------------------
  38.3.   The scale display differentiates                                                    Yes  No  N/A 
          between count indications and weight                                                
          indications. [[(See Section 76 for                                                  
          acceptable abbreviations and                                                        
          symbols)]{.underline}]{.mark}                                                       

          [38.3.1.]{.mark}                       [[The abbreviation or symbol "pc(s)," "ct,"  **[Yes  No  N/A
                                                 or "cnt" may be used to identify count or    ]{.mark}**
                                                 pieces.]{.underline}]{.mark}                 

          [[38.3.2.]{.underline}]{.mark}         [If [abbreviation or]{.underline} symbol     **[[Yes  No  N/A
                                                 "ct" is used to identify count, [~~­in a      ]{.underline}]{.mark}**
                                                 separate display for other than weight       
                                                 information, the "ct" or "c" shall not       
                                                 be~~]{.underline} it is not used to identify 
                                                 carat in the ~~[weight                       
                                                 display]{.underline}~~ weighing              
                                                 mode.]{.mark}                                

          [~~[38.3.3.]{.underline}~~]{.mark}     [~~[If symbol "ct" is used to identify count **[[Yes  No  N/A
                                                 ­in a shared or combined display, the same    ]{.underline}]{.mark}**
                                                 abbreviation "ct" or "c" for carat shall not 
                                                 be used to identify the carat unit of        
                                                 measure and count]{.underline}.~~]{.mark}    

  38.4.   Values must be identified with an                                                   Yes  No  N/A 
          [[adequate]{.underline}                                                             
          ~~the~~]{.mark} word,                                                               
          [[abbreviation,]{.underline}]{.mark}                                                
          or symbol [~~for [pieces (pcs) or                                                   
          count (ct).]{.underline}~~]{.mark}                                                  
          [[If the symbol]{.underline}]{.mark}                                                
          ![](media/image8.wmf) [[shown in                                                    
          Section 76. Table of Acceptable                                                     
          Abbreviations/Symbols is used and is                                                
          intended for the customer, it cannot                                                
          be used without additional                                                          
          description, marks, or directions                                                   
          displayed or marked on the                                                          
          device).]{.underline}]{.mark}                                                       
  ------- -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- --------------------------

**76. List of Acceptable Abbreviations/Symbols**

+-----------------+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **Device        | **Term**       | **Acceptable**  | **[N            |
| Application**   |                |                 | ot]{.underline} |
|                 |                |                 | Acceptable**    |
+=================+================+=================+=================+
| General:        | Pie            | Pieces,         | []{.mark}       |
|                 | ce[[(s)]{.unde | [[pc]{.mark     |                 |
|                 | rline}]{.mark} | },]{.underline} |                 |
|                 |                | or pcs          |                 |
+-----------------+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
|                 | Count          | count[[, cnt,   | [[c]{.und       |
|                 |                | or              | erline}]{.mark} |
|                 |                | ­pc(s            |                 |
|                 |                | ),]{.underline} |                 |
|                 |                | [is encouraged  |                 |
|                 |                | for symbol for  |                 |
|                 |                | pieces.]{.und   |                 |
|                 |                | erline}]{.mark} |                 |
|                 |                |                 |                 |
|                 |                | [ct [is         |                 |
|                 |                | acceptable      |                 |
|                 |                | (HB-130)]{.und  |                 |
|                 |                | erline}]{.mark} |                 |
+-----------------+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **Values        | Other symbols  | General Table   |                 |
| Defined:**      |                | of Weights      |                 |
|                 |                |                 |                 |
|                 |                | And Measures,   |                 |
|                 |                | HB-44\*         |                 |
+-----------------+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **Values        | [[carat]{.unde | [[c]{.und       | [[ct]{.und      |
| Defined         | rline}]{.mark} | erline}]{.mark} | erline}]{.mark} |
| (cont)**        |                |                 |                 |
|                 | [[carat or     | [[(HB-44 and    | [[(is not       |
| []{.mark}       | carat troy =   | NIST Guide for  | permitted if    |
|                 | 200 mg]{.unde  | the Use of the  | used as the     |
| []{.mark}       | rline}]{.mark} | International   | abbreviation    |
|                 |                | System of Units | for carat and   |
|                 |                | (SI)]{.und      | count on a      |
|                 |                | erline}]{.mark} | scale with an   |
|                 |                |                 | enabled count   |
|                 |                | [[by B. N.      | feature)]{.und  |
|                 |                | Taylor)]{.und   | erline}]{.mark} |
|                 |                | erline}]{.mark} |                 |
|                 |                |                 |                 |
|                 |                | [[ct]{.und      |                 |
|                 |                | erline}]{.mark} |                 |
|                 |                |                 |                 |
|                 |                | [[(common       |                 |
|                 |                | jewelry         |                 |
|                 |                | industry        |                 |
|                 |                | terminology and |                 |
|                 |                | is only         |                 |
|                 |                | acceptable by   |                 |
|                 |                | Canada)]{.und   |                 |
|                 |                | erline}]{.mark} |                 |
+-----------------+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
| **\*Exceptions  | carat          | ct[~~,          | [[ct]{.und      |
| to Gen'l        |                | c~~]{.mark}     | erline}]{.mark} |
| Tables**        | [[carat or     |                 |                 |
|                 | carat troy =   | [[(common       | [[(is not       |
| **of W&M,       | 200 mg]{.unde  | jewelry         | permitted if    |
| HB-44:**        | rline}]{.mark} | industry        | used as the     |
|                 |                | ter             | abbreviation    |
|                 |                | minology)]{.und | for carat and   |
|                 |                | erline}]{.mark} | count on a      |
|                 |                |                 | scale with an   |
|                 |                |                 | enabled count   |
|                 |                |                 | feature)]{.und  |
|                 |                |                 | erline}]{.mark} |
+-----------------+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+
|                 | U.S. short ton | Ton or TN       | []{.mark}       |
+-----------------+----------------+-----------------+-----------------+

## Agenda Item [16. Performance and Permanence Test](#performance-and-permanence-test-for-bench-and-counter-scales) for Bench and Counter Scales

**63. Performance and Permanence Tests for Counter (Bench) Scales
(Including Computing Scales)**

  ----------- ---------- ---------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------
              63.6.5.    Test load:                         

                         63.6.5.1.                          [[For laboratory tests of scales with a capacity of
                                                            1 000 lb or less, the test load required for the
                                                            permanence test is]{.underline}]{.mark} 50 % of
                                                            maximum capacity, distributed uniformly over the
                                                            load points of the scale.

                         [[63.6.5.2.]{.underline}]{.mark}   [[For laboratory tests of scales with a capacity
                                                            greater than 1 000 lb, the test load required for
                                                            the for the permanence tests is 250 kg (550 lb),
                                                            distributed uniformly over the load points of the
                                                            scale.]{.underline}]{.mark}

  []{.mark}                                                 

              63.6.10.   Step 4: Apply a test load of 50 %  
                         capacity[[, not to exceed 250 kg   
                         (550 lb),]{.mark}]{.underline}     
                         approximately 25 000 times. It is  
                         recommended that the frequency and 
                         speed of application of the load   
                         shall allow the instrument to come 
                         to rest both when loaded and       
                         unloaded.                          
  ----------- ---------- ---------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------

## Agenda Item 18. [AWS Influence Factor Temperature Ranges](#automatic-weighing-systems-influence-factor-temperature-ranges-that-exceed-10-c-to-40-c) that Exceed --10 °C to 40 °C

B. Certificate of Conformance Parameters

1\. Influence Factors Requirements

Although NIST Handbook 44 contains a set of influence factors
requirements, not all devices must be tested for all of the influence
factors. The following table identifies the influence factor tests to be
conducted on various devices. The main elements and components
(indicating elements and load cells) of scales with a capacity greater
than 2000 lb must be tested separately for compliance with the influence
factors requirements.

+------------+--------+--------+------+------+------+--------+-------+
| Devices To |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| Be Tested  |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| For        |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| Influence  |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| Factors    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
+============+========+========+======+======+======+========+=======+
| Device     | Tempe  | Temp.  | Ba   | War  | Vo   | Power  | Time  |
| Type       | rature | Zero   | rome | m-up | ltag | Int    | Depen |
|            | Ac     | Drifts | tric | Time | e^4^ | errupt | dence |
|            | curacy |        | Pres |      |      | ion^5^ |       |
|            | [^7^]{ |        | sure |      |      |        |       |
|            | .mark} |        |      |      |      |        |       |
+------------+--------+--------+------+------+------+--------+-------+
| Scales ≤   | X      | X      | X^1^ | X    | X    | X      | X     |
| 2000 lb    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
+------------+--------+--------+------+------+------+--------+-------+
| . . .      |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
+------------+--------+--------+------+------+------+--------+-------+
| Load Cells |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
+------------+--------+--------+------+------+------+--------+-------+
| . . .      |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
+------------+--------+--------+------+------+------+--------+-------+
| ^1^Testing |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| is limited |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| to some    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| canister   |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| load       |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| cells.     |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
|            |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| ^2^        |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| Compliance |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| with       |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| influence  |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| factors    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| re         |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| quirements |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| will be    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| determined |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| according  |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| to         |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| existing   |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| NTEP       |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| policy.    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
|            |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| ^3^Test    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| limited to |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| power      |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| switch     |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| only, not  |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| to initial |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| plug-in of |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| the        |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| device.    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
|            |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| ^4^Voltage |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| test is    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| 130 and    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| 100 VAC    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| and low    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| battery    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| test on    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| DC. (See   |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| Section    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| K 60.)     |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
|            |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| ^5^Power   |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| in         |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| terruption |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| is pulling |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| the plug   |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| for 10     |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| seconds.   |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| (See       |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| Sect       |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| ion K.19.) |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
|            |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| ^6^        |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| Indicating |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| elements   |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| processing |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| only       |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| digital    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| i          |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| nformation |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| do not     |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| have to be |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| tested for |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| compliance |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| with the   |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| influence  |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| factors.   |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
|            |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| [[^7^      |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| Compliance |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| with       |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| t          |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| emperature |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| re         |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| quirements |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| by NTEP is |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| limited to |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| te         |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| mperatures |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| that are   |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| no lower   |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| that       |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| --10 °C    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| and no     |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| higher     |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| than       |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| 40 °C.]    |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| {.underlin |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
| e}]{.mark} |        |        |      |      |      |        |       |
+------------+--------+--------+------+------+------+--------+-------+

59\. Test Procedures for Influence Factors

Introduction

Influence factors are variables in the environment that might affect the
performance of a scale, especially the accuracy and sensitivity (or
discrimination) of the device. The T.N.8. section of the Scales Code in
Handbook 44 specifies performance requirements for scales over given
ranges. The test equipment, (e.g., thermometers, hygrometers, timing
devices) must be sufficiently accurate that their errors do not
contribute significantly to the measurement results. The environmental
chamber must satisfy specified conditions. In general, good laboratory
practices must be followed.

The test procedures of the International Electrotechnical Commission are
excellent background material and provide guidance for performing the
influence factors tests. The use of these documents is encouraged.
[[Compliance with temperature requirements by NTEP is limited to
temperatures that are no lower that --10 °C and no higher
than]{.underline} 40 °C.]{.mark}

Not all devices are affected...

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Cary Ainsworth c/o USDA GIPSA

75 Spring Street, #230

Atlanta, GA 30303-3309

\(404\) 562-5840, FAX: (404) 562-5848

e-mail: L.Cary.Ainsworth@usda.gov

Joseph Antkowiak Flintec, Inc.

18 Kane Industrial Drive

Hudson, MA 01749

\(978\) 562-7800, FAX: (978) 562-0008

e-mail: jantkowiak@f1intec-us.com

William E. Bates

USDA,GIPSA, FMD, PPB

1400 Independence Avenue SW/STOP 3630

Washington, DC 20250-3630

\(202\) 690-0961, FAX: (202) 720-1015

e-mail: william.e.bates@usda.gov

Andrea P. Buie

Maryland Dept. of Agriculture

50 Harry S Truman Parkway

Annapolis, MD 21401

\(410\) 841-5790, FAX: (410) 841-2765

e-mail: buieap@mda.state.md.us

Luciano Burtini

Measurement Canada

2008 Matera Avenue

Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada V1V 1W9

\(250\) 862-6557, FAX: (250) 712-4215

e-mail: burtini.luciano@ic.gc.ca

Gary Castro

California Division of Measurement Standards

6790 Florin Perkins Road, Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95828

\(916\) 229-3049, FAX: (916) 229-3026

e-mail: gcastro@cdfa.ca.gov

Steven E. Cook

NIST, Weights & Measures Division

100 Bureau Drive MS 2600

Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2600

\(301\) 975-4003, FAX: (301) 926-0647

e-mail: steven.cook@nist.gov

Scott Davidson

Mettler-Toledo, Inc.

1150 Dearborn Drive

Worthington, OH 43085

\(614\) 438-4387, FAX: (614) 781-7484

e-mail: scott.davidson@mt.com

Terry Davis

Kansas Dept. of Agriculture

PO Box 19282/Forbes Field Building 282

Topeka, KS 66619-0282

\(785\) 862-2415, FAX: (785) 862-2460

e-mail: tdavis@kda.state.ks.us

Robert K. Feezor

Norfolk Southern Corporation

1200 Peachtree, Box 142

Atlanta, GA 30309

\(404\) 527-2537, FAX: (404) 527-2589

e-mail: rkfeezor@mindspring.com

Darrell E. Flocken

Mettler-Toledo, Inc.

1150 Dearborn Drive

Worthington, OH 43085

\(614\) 438-4393, FAX: (614) 438-4355

e-mail: darrell.f1ocken@mt.com

Sara Garverick

Air Force Metrology & Calibration

813 Irving Wick Drive W., Bldg. 2

Heath, OH 43056

\(740\) 788-5009, FAX: (740) 788-5036

e-mail: sara.garverick@afmetcal.af.mil

Scott Henry

NCR Corporation

2651 Satellite Blvd

Duluth, GA 30096

\(770\) 623-7543, FAX: (770) 479-1174

e-mail: scott.henry@ncrcom

Michael Kelley

Ohio Department of Agriculture

8995 East Main Street, Building 5

Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-3399

\(614\) 728-6290, FAX: (614) 728-6424

e-mail: kelley_laptop@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Gary Lameris

Lameris Consulting

220 Burgess Avenue

Dayton, OH 45415

\(937\) 274-1812

e-mail: glameris@yahoo.com

Stephen Langford

Cardinal Scale Manufacturing Co.

203 East Daugherty, P.O. Box 151

Webb City, MO 64870

\(417\) 673-4631, FAX: (417) 673-5001

e-mail: slangford@cardet.com

Paul A. Lewis, Sr.

Rice Lake Weighing Systems

230 West Coleman Street

PO Box 272

Rice Lake, WI 54868-2404

\(715\) 234-3494, FAX: (715) 234-6967

e-mail: paulew@rlws.com

Todd R. Lucas

Ohio Dept. of Agriculture

8995 East Main Street, Building 5

Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

\(614\) 728-6290, FAX: (614) 728-6424

e-mail: lucas@mail.agri.state.oh.us

L. Edward Luthy

Brechbuhler Scales Inc

1424 Scale Street

SW Canton, OH 44706

\(330\) 458-2424, FAX: (330) 458-3068

e-mail: eluthy@brechbuhler.com

Angelique McCoy

Ohio Department of Agriculture

8995 East Main Street, Building 5

Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-3399

\(614\) 728-6290, FAX: (614) 728-6424

e-mail: mccoy@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Don Onwiler

Nebraska Division of Weights & Measures

301 Centennial Mall South, Box 94757

Lincoln, NE 68509

\(402\) 471-4292, FAX: (402) 471-2759

e-mail: donlo@agr.state.ne.us

Stephen Patoray

National Conference on Weights & Measures

1239 Carolina Drive

Tryon, NC 28782

\(828\) 859-6178, FAX: (828) 859-6180

e-mail: spatoray@mgmtsol.com

Frank Rusk Coti, Inc.

122 Export Circle

Huntsville, AL 35806

\(256\) 859-6010, FAX: (256) 859-5024

e-mail: frankjrusk50@hotmail.com

Milton Smith

Measurement Canada Standards Bldg #4,

Tunney\'s Pasture, Holland Ave.

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada K1A OC9

\(613\) 952-0656, FAX: (613) 952-1754

e-mail: smith.milton@ic.gc.ca

Louis E. Straub

Fairbanks Scales, Inc.

3056 Irwin Drive

SE Southport, NC 28461

\(910\) 253-3250, FAX: (910) 253-3250

e-mail: strauble@yahoo.com

James C. Truex

Ohio Department of Agriculture

8995 East Main Street, Building 5

Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-3399

\(614\) 728-6290, FAX: (614) 728-6424

e-mail: truex@mail.agri.state.oh.us

William West

Ohio Department of Agriculture

8995 East Main Street, Building 5

Reynoldsburg, OH 43068-3399

\(614\) 728-6290, FAX: (614) 728-6424

e-mail: west@mail.agri.state.oh.us

Juana Williams NIST

100 Bureau Drive MS 2600

Gaithersburg, MD 20899-2600

\(301\) 975-3989, FAX: (301) 926-0647

e-mail: juana.williams@nist.gov

Russ Wyckoff

Oregon Dept. of Agriculture

635 Capitol Street, N.E.

Salem, OR 97301-2532

\(503\) 986-4767, FAX: (503) 986-4784

e-mail: rwyckoff@oda.state.or.us

Jesus P. Zapien

A&D Engineering Inc

1555 McCandless Drive Milpitas, CA 95035

\(408\) 518-5114, FAX: (408) 635-2314

e-mail: jzapien@andweighing.co

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