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 ("Committee\")
submits its Report for consideration by the 90^th^ 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 10-14, 2005, in
Orlando, Florida. The Committee considered communications received prior
to and during the 90^th^ 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with a **"W"** was withdrawn by the Committee and generally will be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 1](#introduction)

[1. Test Data Exchange Agreements 2](#test-data-exchange-agreements)

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

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

[4. NTETC Sector Reports 3](#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
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)

[6. Mix and Match Elements 5](#mix-and-match-elements)

[7. Software Evaluations 6](#software-evaluations)

**Table B**

**Appendices**

**Appendix Title Page**

[A NTEP Participating Laboratories and Evaluations Report
A1](#AppendixA)

[B NTETC - GMM and NIR Sector Annual Meetings, Summary of Decisions
B1](#AppendixB)

[C NTETC - Measuring Sector Annual Meeting, Summary of Decisions
C1](#AppendixC)

[D NTETC - Weighing Sector Annual Meeting, Summary of Decisions
D1](#AppendixD)

[E Provisional Committee on Participation Review (CPR) Meeting Summary
E1](#AppendixE)

**Table C**

**Voting Results**

+-----------------+---------+---------+---------+----------+--------+
| Reference Key   | House   |         | House   |          | R      |
| Number          | of      |         | of      |          | esults |
|                 | R       |         | De      |          |        |
|                 | epresen |         | legates |          |        |
|                 | tatives |         |         |          |        |
+-----------------+---------+---------+---------+----------+--------+
|                 | Yeas    | Nays    | Yeas    | Nays     |        |
+-----------------+---------+---------+---------+----------+--------+
| **500 (Report   | **All   | **No    | **All   | **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):***

Stephen Patoray reported on the first meeting of the MAA Committee on
Participation Review (CPR) during June 15 - 16, 2005, in Lyon, France. A
copy of the report is contained in Appendix E General Summary of the
June 2005 Provisional CPR Meeting in Lyon, France.

The NCWM will notify the BIML of any decision made by the NCWM regarding
becoming a "Utilizing Participant" or \"Issuing Participant\" for R76,
"Non-automatic Weighing Instruments" and R60, "Metrological Regulation
for Load Cells."

See related BOD Agenda Item 10 for additional information on the MAA.

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

***NTEP-Canada Mutual Recognition Program (MRA)***: No additional
discussions or meetings have been held on this subject. Future
discussions may include extending the MRA to include Multiple Dimension
Measuring Devices.

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

**Background/Discussion:** The Scale Manufacturers Association (SMA)
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 regarding issues associated with NTEP
interpretation or practice. Comments from 1997 to 2004 have been
summarized, without attribution, and are available for review and
download on the SMA website at http://www.scalemanufacturers.org.

SMA representative, Darrell Flocken, updated the NTEP Committee on the
status of SMA\'s drive to assist States to adopt the Uniform Regulation
for National Type Evaluation (URNTE) and the Uniform Regulation for the
Voluntary Registration of Servicepersons and Service Agencies (VRSA).
Mr. Flocken indicated the 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. The SMA, deciding that it would be more useful to show which
States require Registration of Service Agencies and Service Personnel
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.

At the request of the SMA, the NTEP Committee is considering
discontinuing this item from the Agenda.

# 3. NTEP Participating Laboratories and Evaluations Reports

NTEP Director, Steve Patoray provided the Committee with a report of the
NTEP Laboratory and administrative activities since the October 1, 2002,
to June 2005. Additionally, he provided the NCWM an update on the status
on the update of NCWM Publication 14 checklists for Automatic Weighing
Systems (AWS) and Multiple Dimension Measuring Devices (MDMD) as a
result of the change in the status of the AWS and MDMD codes from
provisional to full code status in NIST Handbook 44. In addition,
several MDMD devices are currently undergoing NTEP evaluation.

A report of the activities was distributed to the NTEP Committee at the
2004 NCWM Annual Meeting and is included in the Final Report of the NTEP
Committee as Appendix A.

The laboratory meeting was held April 3 through 6, 2005, in Columbus,
OH.

# 4. NTETC Sector Reports

The Committee received an update on the activities of the National Type
Evaluation Technical Committee (NTETC) Sectors at the 2005 NCWM Interim
Meeting. Outlined below is a brief summary of Sector activities since
the 2004 NCWM Annual Meeting.

The NTEP Committee accepted recommendations from the Weighing Sector,
the Measuring Sector, and the Grain Analyzer Sector.

There was additional discussion on editorial updates to the Taximeter
section of NCWM Publication 14. These updates were reviewed and accepted
by the NTEP Committee.

There was also discussion on the accepted section of NCWM Publication 14
Checklist for Cash Acceptors for weighing devices. After the sector
recommended cash acceptor checklist language, 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.

The NIST technical advisor, Steve Cook, proposed some additional
language. This language attempts to ensure that in case of an error the
customer would receive information regarding the error in a printed
receipt or be informed that they need to contact an attendant or store
manager. The NTEP Committee agreed to add the additional language as
\"ad hoc\" language in the 2005 update of NCWM Publication 14. The
Committee discussed several additional "cash acceptor" issues that may
require clarification or additional checklist requirements. An agenda
item will be presented during the 2005 meeting of the Weighing Sector to
address these issues. These items may also need to be addressed in other
sections of NCWM Publication 14.

The NTEP Committee discussed an additional 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. Information from the 1998
and 2000 Sector meetings was reviewed. 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 the
Publication 14, and place this item on the agenda for the 2005 meeting
of the Weighing Sector for additional comments and recommendations.

The NTEP Committee reviewed a request from the Grain Moisture Meter and
Near-Infrared Protein Analyzer Sectors to combine the two sectors and
change the name to "Grain Analyzer Sector." The Committee accepted these
recommendations.

***Grain Analyzer Sector:*** The NTETC Grain Moisture Meter and NIR
Protein Analyzer Sectors held a joint meeting in Kansas City, MO, on
August 26 - 27, 2004.

The next meeting of the Grain Analyzer Sector is scheduled for August
24 - 25, 2005, in Kansas City, MO. 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: 301-926-0647 e-mail: jbarber@motion.net
>
> e-mail: diane.lee@nist.gov

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***Measuring Sector:*** The NTETC Measuring Sector met October 21 - 22,
2004, in Gulfport, MS.

The next meeting of the Measuring Sector is scheduled for October 21 -
22, 2005, in Nashville, TN, 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: 301-926-0647

e-mail: rsuiter@nist.gov

***Weighing Sector:*** The NTETC Weighing Sector met August 29 - 31,
2004, in Ottawa, Canada.

The next Weighing Sector meeting is scheduled for September 25 - 27,
2005, in Columbus, OH. 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: 301-926-0647
>
> e-mail: stevenc@nist.gov

***NTETC Sector Summaries:*** Past NTETC Sector summaries are available
upon request from NCWM and the NIST Sector technical advisors:

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

# 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

Steve Cook, NIST Weights and Measures Division (WMD), reported during
the BOD meeting that NIST WMD, with input from the U.S. National Work
Group (USNWG), submitted several comments on the 1st Committee Draft
(1^st^ CD) of OIML R76-1 "Non-automatic Weighing Instruments" and that
WMD voted against advancing the CD to a Draft Recommendation Status. The
Secretariat for OIML TC9/SC1 recently submitted the result of the vote
and a list of comments received from the participating members of the
subcommittee. The result of the vote was 20 Participating (P) members
voted YES, four P members voted NO, and one P member abstained. Although
there was a two-thirds majority in favor, the Secretariat decided to
develop a 2^nd^ CD due to the number of comments. The Secretariat
anticipates completion of the 2^nd^ CD by the end of October 2005. Steve
Cook further reported that meeting of the USNWG was held on Sunday, July
10, 2005, during the Annual Meeting of the NCWM. The purpose of the
meeting was to review comments that may result in amendments to the 1st
CD that may prevent the United States from supporting the 2^nd^ CD. The
attendees included three manufacturers, two regulators, Measurement
Canada, and NIST WMD.

# 6. Mix and Match Elements

In 2004 Ross Andersen provided the Committee with an update on this
item. He indicated that some U.S. manufacturers had questioned him about
the possibility of using the OIML system of apportionment of errors in
the evaluation of separate main elements (OIML calls them modules). The
U.S. system applies a 0.7 fraction of the tolerance to any
weighing/measuring or indicating element. In contrast, the OIML system
recognizes that there may be more than two elements in the system that
contribute error. The OIML allows the manufacturer to apply different
fractions of error to each element (module), from 0.3 to 0.8, provided
the sum of the squares is less than or equal to 1 for the combined
system. OIML also has specific criteria for evaluating compatibility of
elements. At present NTEP Certificates specify that the separate main
elements must be interfaced with compatible equipment but provide no
guidance on how to evaluate compatibility. It appears that this issue
will become more important over time. Mr. Andersen advised that the
United States should be looking closely at the issues involved and the
changes that might be required in NIST Handbook 44 to allow the OIML
system to be used here.

There have been no additional comments or alternate proposals since the
2004 Annual Meeting. This item needs to be submitted as a specific
agenda item to a regional Specifications and Tolerances Committee or to
the NTETC Weighing Sector for additional action if there is continued
interest.

# 7. Software Evaluations

The NTEP Committee discussed the pros and cons of software evaluation.
General concerns relate to difficulties identifying software and
determining traceability to an NTEP Certificate of Conformance during
field verification and providing NTEP laboratories with a meaningful and
functional checklist for evaluating software security and functions.

NCWM staff gathered 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, were
presented and reviewed by the NCWM Board of Directors at its meeting in
March 2005.

At the 2004 NCWM Annual Meeting, the NTEP committee heard various
comments from the floor both supporting and questioning the merits of
forming an NTEP technical committee, sector or subcommittee. Also, there
were comments regarding the importance of this project and if it should
have a higher or lower priority than other current projects being
considered by the BOD.

Based on the comments from the floor, Chairman Jim Truex reported that
the NTEP Committee has three possible alternatives:

1.  Leave the Status Quo

2.  Create an NTETC Software Sector

3.  Create an S&T Subcommittee

The NTEP Committee discussed this item after the open hearing
discussions. The Committee unanimously supports the formation of a NTETC
Software Sector. The Committee believes that the Conference Chair, the
NTEP Chair and the NTEP Director will provide the Sector with initial
guidance and direction on scope and purpose of their charge.

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Jim Truex, OH, NTEP Committee Chair

Wes Diggs, VA

Don Onwiler, NB

Charles Carroll, MA

Stephen Pahl, TX

NTEP Technical Advisor, S. Patoray, NTEP Director

NTEP Technical Advisor, S. Cook, NIST WMD

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

**NTEP Participating Laboratories and Evaluations Report**

+---------------------------------------+----------+---+---+----------+
| **NTEP Application Statistics**       |          |   |   |          |
+---------------------------------------+----------+---+---+----------+
|                                       | **2003 - | 2 |   | **Grand  |
|                                       | 2004**   | 0 |   | Total**  |
|                                       |          | 0 |   |          |
|                                       | **1      | 4 |   | **1      |
|                                       | 0/1/03 - |   |   | 0/1/00 - |
|                                       | 6/       | - |   | 6        |
|                                       | 13//04** | 2 |   | /13/05** |
|                                       |          | 0 |   |          |
|                                       |          | 0 |   |          |
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|                                       |          | * |   |          |
|                                       |          | * |   |          |
+---------------------------------------+----------+---+---+----------+
| Applications Processed                | \(1\)    | \ |   | \(44\)   |
| (Reactivations)                       | 188      | ( |   | 1232     |
|                                       |          | 2 |   |          |
|                                       |          | \ |   |          |
|                                       |          | ) |   |          |
|                                       |          | 1 |   |          |
|                                       |          | 9 |   |          |
|                                       |          | 8 |   |          |
+---------------------------------------+----------+---+---+----------+
| Applications Completed                | 140      | 5 |   | 865      |
|                                       |          | 3 |   |          |
+---------------------------------------+----------+---+---+----------+
| New Certificates Issued               | 165      | 1 |   | 1073     |
|                                       |          | 3 |   |          |
|                                       |          | 1 |   |          |
+---------------------------------------+----------+---+---+----------+
| Certificates Distributed to State     | 228      | 1 |   | 1055     |
| Directors                             |          | 3 |   |          |
|                                       |          | 4 |   |          |
+---------------------------------------+----------+---+---+----------+
| Certificates Posted to Web Site       | 219      | 1 |   | 3592     |
|                                       |          | 3 |   |          |
|                                       |          | 4 |   |          |
+---------------------------------------+----------+---+---+----------+
| Active NTEP Certificates              |          |   |   | 1532     |
+---------------------------------------+----------+---+---+----------+
|                                       | **A      |   | * |          |
|                                       | verage** |   | * |          |
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|                                       |          |   | * |          |
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+---------------------------------------+----------+---+---+----------+
| Time for NCWM to Assign an Evaluation | 10 days  |   | 8 |          |
|                                       |          |   | d |          |
|                                       |          |   | a |          |
|                                       |          |   | y |          |
|                                       |          |   | s |          |
+---------------------------------------+----------+---+---+----------+
| Time for NCWM to Review a Draft       | 8 days   |   | 6 |          |
| Certificate                           |          |   | d |          |
|                                       |          |   | a |          |
|                                       |          |   | y |          |
|                                       |          |   | s |          |
+---------------------------------------+----------+---+---+----------+
| Time For Complete Evaluation          | 166 days |   | 1 |          |
|                                       |          |   | 1 |          |
|                                       |          |   | 2 |          |
|                                       |          |   | d |          |
|                                       |          |   | a |          |
|                                       |          |   | y |          |
|                                       |          |   | s |          |
+---------------------------------------+----------+---+---+----------+

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[]{#AppendixB .anchor}**Appendix B**

National Type Evaluation Technical Committee (NTETC)

Grain Moisture Meter (GMM) and NIR Sector Annual Meetings

> **August 26-27, 2004 - Kansas City, Missouri**
>
> **Summary of Decisions**

Agenda Items

[1. Report on GIPSA/NIST Interagency Agreement Renewal
1](#report-on-gipsanist-interagency-agreement-renewal)

[2. Report on OCP (Phase II) Testing 2](#report-on-ocp-phase-ii-testing)

[3. Publication 14 -- GMM Tolerances for Calibration Performance
2](#publication-14-gmm-tolerances-for-calibration-performance)

[4. Proposed Change to Publication 14 -- Test Weight per Bushel Range
for Test Weight Accuracy, Precision and Reproducibility Tests
6](#proposed-change-to-publication-14-test-weight-per-bushel-range-for-test-weight-accuracy-precision-and-reproducibility-tests)

[5. Proposed Change to Publication 14 -- Repeatability Tolerances for
Test Weight
9](#proposed-change-to-publication-14-repeatability-tolerances-for-test-weight)

[6. Handbook 44, § 5.56(a) Paragraph S.2.6. Determination of Quantity
and Temperature
10](#handbook-44-5.56a-paragraph-s.2.6.-determination-of-quantity-and-temperature)

[7. Report on OIML IR 59 \"Moisture Meters for Cereal Grains and
Oilseeds\"
11](#report-on-oiml-ir59-moisture-meters-for-cereal-grains-and-oilseeds)

[8. Report on NTEP Type Evaluations
12](#report-on-ntep-type-evaluations)

[9. Should the Grain Moisture Meter Sector and the NIR Grain Analyzer
Sectors Merge?
13](#should-the-grain-moisture-meter-sector-and-the-nir-grain-analyzer-sectors-merge)

[10. Report on the 2004 NCWM Annual Meeting
13](#report-on-the-2004-ncwm-annual-meeting)

[11. Multiple Application Certificates
14](#multiple-application-certificates)

[12. Time and Place for Next Meeting 15](#resume)

[**Appendix A -- NTETC Grain Moisture Meter Sector
Recommendations for Amendments to Publication 14**
16](#__RefHeading___Toc98735438)

Number range CHAPTERNote: Because of common interest, agenda items 8
through 12, above, were considered in a joint session of the NIR Grain
Analyzer and the Grain Moisture Meter Sectors.

**Details of All Items**

(In Order by Reference Key Number)

# 1. Report on GIPSA/NIST Interagency Agreement Renewal

# 

**Background:** The current five-year Interagency Agreement between
GIPSA and NIST that provides funding for the Grain Moisture Meter
On-going Calibration Program (OCP) expires at the end of the Federal
Government's Fiscal Year (FY) 2004 (September 30, 2004). Under the terms
of the present agreement NIST and GIPSA each contribute one-third the
cost of the program subject to an annual maximum of \$18,000 each. The
balance of costs is borne by manufacturers and depends on the number of
meter models in the NTEP \"pool\" according to a fee schedule. The fee
schedule has remained fixed since October 1, 1999. NIST and GIPSA have
reviewed costs associated with the program and a revised fee schedule
has been proposed. At the Sector\'s 2003 meeting Dr. Richard Pierce,
GIPSA, briefed the Sector on the proposed fee schedule, a draft of which
is shown below. Implementation of the proposed fee schedule, which would
become effective at the start of FY 2005 (October 1, 2004), is subject
to approval by both agencies. Dr. Pierce reported that the fee schedule
in the proposed agreement has been the subject of serious discussion at
GIPSA. GIPSA has had to increase its hourly fees for services by 50 % to
100 % over the rates used when the proposed fee schedule was calculated.
However, at the time of the Sector meeting, it appeared likely that
GIPSA would agree to absorb the added costs at least for the coming
year. Costs will be reviewed at the end of each year and manufacturers
are likely to see a fee increase in subsequent years even if the number
of meters remained constant. A copy of the proposed agreement has been
forwarded for signing, but as of September 11, 2004, no signatures were
in place.

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| **Pr   |      |       |       |       |       |             |       |
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| \(1\)  | \    | \(3\) | \(4\) | Fu    |       |             |       |
|        | (2\) |       |       | nding |       |             |       |
| Total  |      | Cost  | Total | Co    |       |             |       |
| Meters | Me   | per   | Pr    | ntrib |       |             |       |
|        | ters | NTEP  | ogram | ution |       |             |       |
| (inc   | in   | Pool  | Cost  | from  |       |             |       |
| luding | NTEP | Meter |       | Pa    |       |             |       |
| of     | Pool |       |       | rtici |       |             |       |
| ficial |      |       |       | pants |       |             |       |
| meter) |      |       |       |       |       |             |       |
+--------+------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------------+-------+
|        |      |       |       | \(5\) | \(6\) | \(7\)       | \(8\) |
|        |      |       |       |       |       |             |       |
|        |      |       |       | NIST  | GIPSA | Ma          | Cost  |
|        |      |       |       |       |       | nufacturers | per   |
|        |      |       |       |       |       |             | Meter |
|        |      |       |       |       |       | (total      | Type  |
|        |      |       |       |       |       | funding     |       |
|        |      |       |       |       |       | from        |       |
|        |      |       |       |       |       | mfg\'s)     |       |
+--------+------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------------+-------+
| 2      | 1    | 1     | 1     | 6,625 | 6,625 | 6,625       | 3,315 |
|        |      | 9,875 | 9,875 |       |       |             |       |
+--------+------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------------+-------+
| 3      | 2    | 1     | 3     | 1     | 1     | 13,250      | 4,415 |
|        |      | 9,875 | 9,750 | 3,250 | 3,250 |             |       |
+--------+------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------------+-------+
| 4      | 3    | 1     | 5     | 1     | 1     | 19,875      | 4,970 |
|        |      | 9,875 | 9,625 | 9,875 | 9,875 |             |       |
+--------+------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------------+-------+
| 5      | 4    | 1     | 7     | 2     | 2     | 26,500      | 5,300 |
|        |      | 9,875 | 9,500 | 6,500 | 6,500 |             |       |
+--------+------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------------+-------+
| 6      | 5    | 1     | 9     | 2     | 2     | 46,375      | 7,730 |
|        |      | 9,875 | 9,375 | 6,500 | 6,500 |             |       |
+--------+------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------------+-------+
| 7      | 6    | 1     | 11    | 2     | 2     | 66,250      | 9,465 |
|        |      | 9,875 | 9,250 | 6,500 | 6,500 |             |       |
+--------+------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------------+-------+
| 8      | 7    | 1     | 13    | 2     | 2     | 86,125      | 1     |
|        |      | 9,875 | 9,125 | 6,500 | 6,500 |             | 0,765 |
+--------+------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------------+-------+
| 9      | 8    | 1     | 15    | 2     | 2     | 106,000     | 1     |
|        |      | 9,875 | 9,000 | 6,500 | 6,500 |             | 1,775 |
+--------+------+-------+-------+-------+-------+-------------+-------+

# 2. Report on OCP (Phase II) Testing

> Phase II On-going Calibration Program (OCP) data for the 2003 crop
> year was in manufacturers\' hands by February 1, 2004. Cathy Brenner
> of the Grain Inspection, Processors and Stockyards Administration
> (GIPSA, formerly FGIS), the NTEP Participating Laboratory for Grain
> Moisture Meters, reported that billing for the 2004 cycle was sent out
> in June 2004 based on the Interagency Agreement currently in place.
> Five models will be enrolled in Phase II for the 2004 harvest.

DICKEY-john GAC2100

Foss Infratec 1229, Infratec 1241

Seedburo 1200A

Steinlite SL95

# 3. Publication 14 -- GMM Tolerances for Calibration Performance

**Background:** To address concerns that different meter types were not
as closely aligned with the air oven as they could be, the Sector, at
their August 2003 meeting, recommended a change to Publication 14 that
would require a calibration to meet Phase I tolerances (without the
application of a confidence interval) for each 2 % interval of the basic
6 % moisture range in order for that calibration to remain on the
Certificate of Conformance.

During the discussion on this issue, Dr. Charles Hurburgh, Jr., Iowa
State University, pointed out that if there is a statistically
significant bias between two meters and both meet "Approved" tolerances,
then the tolerance is too broad. It was suggested that statistics are
needed to show that meters as a cluster are aligned with each other in
addition to aligning with the air oven. A subcommittee was formed to
look at approval tolerances and uniformity among meters. When the
subcommittee met, it became clear that a major obstacle to further study
this matter by the committee would be greatly hindered by the fact that
manufacturers consider On-going Calibration Program (OCP) data
proprietary, and the NTEP Laboratory is not free to release this data.
Dr. Richard Pierce, GIPSA (the NTEP Laboratory), offered to look further
into the matter and have GIPSA\'s statistician prepare a report.

**Discussion:** Dr. Pierce presented data showing the performance of
NTEP meters compared to 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. Dr. Pierce reported that the data for the most
recent three-year period is similar to data presented to the Sector five
years ago. Addressing the results for corn, Dr. Pierce conceded that
alignment (between meters) could be improved. With the exception of one
model, agreement between meters was good over the basic 6 % moisture
range. Dr. Hurburgh pointed out that each point on the graphs represents
an average of a significant number of samples; thus, there is an implied
\"error bar\" for each point. As a result, on individual samples there
could be a wide dispersion in measurements between two different meter
models. The results for corn, soybeans, and hard red winter wheat are
shown graphically below.

![](media/image1.wmf)

![](media/image2.wmf)

![](media/image3.wmf)

Dr. Pierce explained that wet corn is a problem. Above 20 % moisture,
the number of available samples drops significantly with each 2 %
interval of increasing moisture. In addition, year-to-year variability
can be significant. In response to a suggestion that a tighter tolerance
be applied to a three-year rolling average of the bias for each 2 %
interval above 20 % moisture, Dr. Pierce replied that the problem lies
in the imperfect sample set for moistures above 20 % moisture where
meters show the most year-to-year variability. There are a limited
number of samples, and the samples are not fully representative of the
population. As a result, even three-year rolling averages may vary from
year to year for each 2 % interval above 20 % moisture. This is the
reason that Publication 14 applies confidence intervals to the
tolerances for each 2 % interval above the basic 6 % moisture range.

Calling attention to the substantial difference between Models 1 and 5
on corn, Rich Flaugh, GSF, Inc., urged the Sector to work harder on this
issue, noting that GSF had performed studies showing that the
discrepancies above 20 % moisture (on corn) have been present for a
number of years. He also pointed out that 2 to 4 million bushels of corn
run through one meter (with a + 0.6 % bias) could cost producers
\$250,000 in excess shrink and drying charges.

It was suggested that the alignment problem could be solved if
comparative data identifying each model by manufacturer were to be
published. (Such data is presently considered proprietary according to
the terms of the interagency agreement.) An informal poll of
manufacturers indicated they were generally opposed to publishing this
data or including a chart or graph of biases for their individual meters
on the Certificate of Conformance. There was concern that this data
might be misinterpreted and might lead to unnecessary calibration
changes. Dr. Pierce cautioned that tolerances should not be so tight as
to require calibration changes every year. Calibration changes to the
official meter are upsetting to the grain trade as they can have a
substantial effect on the value of grain inventories.

As presently written, there is nothing in the Grain Moisture Meter
chapter of Publication 14 to force a calibration change for a meter
exhibiting bias characteristics similar to those shown for meter Model 1
on corn moisture. Dr. Pierce suggested the Sector might want to consider
an \"overall bias\" requirement similar to GIPSA\'s \"Rule for sustained
biases\" cited below, but with a 0.20 limit on overall bias:

A calibration is considered for bias correction when all of the
following conditions are met:

> \(1\) The three-year average calibration bias (the three-year average
> bias over the entire range) exceeds 0.15 % moisture,
>
> \(2\) The most recent three-year average calibration bias exceeds
> twice the standard deviation of past three-year average calibration
> biases.

One Sector member originally opposed an \"overall bias\" rule, believing
this would not improve performance of meters in the field. This
opposition was withdrawn when it was explained that: 1) moisture meter
calibrations are always based on historical data; 2) although based on
raw data collected over a three-year period, a calibration having a
smaller bias with respect to air oven on that data has a greater
probability of exhibiting a smaller bias on next year\'s crop; and 3)
assuming that meters of like type in the field are aligned with the NTEP
laboratory meter, the bias of meters in the field will also be reduced.
Another member originally opposed an \"overall bias\" rule on the
grounds that it was trying to hit a moving target. This objection was
also withdrawn after considering that any proposed rule would
incorporate a bias tolerance wider than the 0.15 % moisture used by
GIPSA. The Sector then agreed to consider a written proposal to add an
\"overall bias\" rule to Publication 14.

During discussion of proposed wording, questions were raised about
handling new meters where less than three years of data were available.
It was recognized that calibrations for a new meter might have to change
each year until enough data could be accumulated. One Sector member
recalled that this, in fact, did happen for some meters in the first few
years of the OCP. The Sector agreed that an \"overall bias\" rule should
apply to all available OCP data for the most recent three-year period.
If only one year of data is available, the rule will apply to that
year\'s data. The requirement that the most recent three-year average
calibration bias exceed twice the standard deviation of past three-year
average calibration biases was dropped for two reasons: 1) at least four
years of data are required before this requirement can be evaluated, and
2) an overall average calibration bias limit of 0.20 would catch the
worst offenders and would not cause unnecessary calibration changes.

**Conclusion and Recommendation:** The Sector agreed to recommend the
addition of an overall calibration bias requirement based on up to three
years of available Ongoing Calibration Program data collected by the
NTEP Laboratory to § **IV. Tolerances for Calibration Performance** of
the Grain Moisture Meter Chapter of the 2004 edition of Publication 14
as shown below:

> IV\. Tolerances for Calibration Performance
>
> Calibration performance must be tested against established criteria at
> the following stages of the type evaluation process:
>
> 1\. Evaluation of the calibration data supplied by the manufacturer
> with the application for type evaluation.
>
> 2\. Evaluating instrument and calibration performance over the 6 %
> moisture range for corn, HRW wheat and soybeans (accuracy test
> discussed earlier).
>
> 3\. Initial calibration approval for grains other than corn, HRW
> wheat, and soybeans.
>
> 4\. Review of ongoing calibration data collected as part of the
> national calibration program.
>
> **.**
>
> **.**
>
> **.**
>
> **.**
>
> New calibrations will be approved based upon the re-predicted moisture
> values. Approval tolerances will be one-half of the Handbook 44
> acceptance tolerance and will be applied in 2 % intervals over the
> range of available data. Additionally, for up to three years of
> available data:
>
> a\. The difference between the average bias to air oven for all
> samples in a given year and the average bias to air oven for any other
> year shall not exceed: 0.90 for corn; 0.80 for rice, oats, sunflowers
> and sorghum; and 0.70 for wheat, soybeans, and barley.
>
> b\. The range of year-to-year differences in bias to air oven shall
> not exceed the Handbook 44 tolerances for three or more consecutive
> 2 % moisture intervals. Only moisture intervals consisting of five or
> more samples per year will be considered for this comparison.
>
> c\. The average calibration bias with respect to air oven shall not
> exceed 0.20 % moisture, calculated using the most recent calibration
> and all available raw data collected within the last 3 years for the
> entire moisture range.
>
> Failure to meet the requirements in either item a, b, or c above will
> cause a \"No Longer Approved for Use\" status to be assigned to the
> affected grain type(s) on the NTEP Certificate of Conformance (CC) for
> that instrument. Calibration coefficients will not be listed for any
> calibration failing these requirements.
>
> **.**
>
> **.**
>
> **.**

# 4. Proposed Change to Publication 14 -- Test Weight per Bushel Range for Test Weight Accuracy, Precision and Reproducibility Tests

**Background/Discussion:** Publication 14 stipulates that samples used
for Test Weight per Bushel (TW) type approval tests for accuracy,
precision, and reproducibility are to be selected to meet the following
conditions:

> a\) A total of 12 samples are required per grain type;
>
> b\) Samples should be selected from the same 6 % moisture range used
> for GMM Phase I tests;
>
> c\) No less than 8 samples should come from the lowest two-thirds of
> the 6 % moisture range;
>
> d\) No less than 2 samples should come from the highest one-third of
> the 6 % moisture range;
>
> e\) The range of sample TWs should be no less than the range that is
> grade determining; and
>
> f\) Samples should represent a distribution of Test Weights per Bushel
> (TW) that minimizes the correlation between TW and moisture.

The specific requirements for the test samples are spelled out for each
grain type in a table in § VII. B. of the 2004 Edition of the Grain
Moisture Meters chapter of Publication 14.

In an attempt to assemble a set of test samples, the NTEP Laboratory
screened a group of samples from the 1998 -- 2003 Phase II moisture
survey supplemented by additional samples collected from GIPSA field
offices to eliminate those not within the specified 6 % moisture range.
From the remaining samples, attempts were made to meet the distribution
requirements by first selecting those with TWs close to the low end of
the specified TW range in each 2 % moisture interval. There were
problems locating samples of sufficient volume (the quart kettle
reference method for TW requires \"enough grain to overflow the kettle)
within the specified moisture range, test weight range, and correlation
requirements. The following table shows the current Publication 14 TW
ranges, the percentage of Phase II samples in those ranges, and the
actual TW range of the sets the Lab was able to use for evaluation
purposes.

+---------------------+---------+-------------+------------+----------+
| **Type of Grain**   | **M     | **          | **%        | **Range  |
|                     | oisture | Publication | Useable**  | used for |
|                     | Range** | 14**        |            | Sets**   |
|                     |         |             | **Within   |          |
|                     |         | **Min Test  | Current TW |          |
|                     |         | Weight**    | Range**    |          |
|                     |         |             |            |          |
|                     |         | **per       |            |          |
|                     |         | Bushel      |            |          |
|                     |         | Range**     |            |          |
+---------------------+---------+-------------+------------+----------+
| Corn                | 12 -    | 52 - 56     | 8          | 52.6 -   |
|                     | 18 %    |             |            | 57.3     |
+---------------------+---------+-------------+------------+----------+
| Soybeans            | 10 -    | 52 - 56     | 11         | 51.5 -   |
|                     | 16 %    |             |            | 56.9     |
+---------------------+---------+-------------+------------+----------+
| Hard Red Winter     | 10 -    | 56 - 60     | 17         | 57.2 -   |
| Wheat               | 16 %    |             |            | 61.4     |
+---------------------+---------+-------------+------------+----------+
| Durum Wheat         | 10 -    | 56 - 60     | 21         | 57.3 -   |
|                     | 16 %    |             |            | 61.9     |
+---------------------+---------+-------------+------------+----------+
| Soft White Wheat    | 10 -    | 56 - 60     | 22         | 57.1 -   |
|                     | 16 %    |             |            | 62.1     |
+---------------------+---------+-------------+------------+----------+
| Hard Red Spring     | 10 -    | 55 - 58     | 6          | 55.2 -   |
| Wheat               | 16 %    |             |            | 59.5     |
+---------------------+---------+-------------+------------+----------+
| Soft Red Winter     | 10 -    | 56 - 60     | 37         | 55.6 -   |
| Wheat               | 16 %    |             |            | 60.1     |
+---------------------+---------+-------------+------------+----------+
| Hard White Wheat    | 8 -     | 56 - 60     | 4          | 56.6 -   |
|                     | 14 %    |             |            | 63.6     |
+---------------------+---------+-------------+------------+----------+
| Two-Row Barley      | 10 -    | 43 - 47     | 4          | 45.8 -   |
|                     | 16 %    |             |            | 52.6     |
+---------------------+---------+-------------+------------+----------+
| Six-Row Barley      | 10 -    | 43 - 47     | 31         | 43.5 -   |
|                     | 16 %    |             |            | 48.6     |
+---------------------+---------+-------------+------------+----------+
| Oats                | 10 -    | 30 - 36     | 31         | 31.4 -   |
|                     | 16 %    |             |            | 38.2     |
+---------------------+---------+-------------+------------+----------+
| Sunflower Seed      | 6 -     | 24 - 27     | 3          | 26.5 -   |
|                     | 12 %    |             |            | 31.3     |
+---------------------+---------+-------------+------------+----------+
| Long Grain Rough    | 10 -    | 42 - 46     | 50         | 42.0 -   |
| Rice                | 16 %    |             |            | 46.7     |
+---------------------+---------+-------------+------------+----------+
| Medium Grain Rough  | 10 -    | 44 - 48     | 56         | 44.2 -   |
| Rice                | 16 %    |             |            | 48.6     |
+---------------------+---------+-------------+------------+----------+
| Grain Sorghum       | 10 -    | 53 - 57     | 4          | 56.0 -   |
|                     | 16 %    |             |            | 60.9     |
+---------------------+---------+-------------+------------+----------+

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The difficulty in locating samples of sufficient size for the quart
kettle reference test weight measurement within the moisture range, test
weight range, and correlation requirement can be seen by examining
graphs of TW vs. moisture for Phase II samples from the six most recent
crop years (1998 -- 2003) for corn, soybeans, and hard red winter wheat.
It is even more difficult to locate qualified samples for some of the
less widely traded grains. Samples represented by diamonds on the graphs
are samples that meet the current selection criteria.

![](media/image5.wmf){width="3.15in" height="1.8597222222222223in"}By
changing the TW Range required for the test sample sets, many more
samples could be made available for selection. The following chart shows
the grade-determining minimum TWs for grades 1, 2, and 3 (or in
parenthesis the current Publication 14 range if different); the proposed
TW range (which in most cases includes the minimum TWs for grades 1 and
2); and the percentage of 1998 -- 2003 Phase II samples that would be
available for selection with the proposed TW range compared to the
percentage available with the current range.

+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| **Grain      | **M    |        |        | **Pr   | **P    | **P    |
| Type**       | inimum |        |        | oposed | ercent | ercent |
|              | TW for |        |        | R      | Ava    | Ava    |
|              | G      |        |        | ange** | ilable | ilable |
|              | rade** |        |        |        | with   | with   |
|              |        |        |        |        | Pr     | C      |
|              | *      |        |        |        | oposed | urrent |
|              | *(poun |        |        |        | R      | R      |
|              | ds/bus |        |        |        | ange** | ange** |
|              | hel)** |        |        |        |        |        |
+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
|              | *      | *      | *      | \-\--  | \-\--  | \-\--  |
|              | *Grade | *Grade | *Grade |        |        |        |
|              | 3**    | 2**    | 1**    |        |        |        |
+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Corn         | 52     | 54     | 56     | 54 -   | 26     | 8      |
|              |        |        |        | 58     |        |        |
+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Soybeans     | 52     | 54     | 56     | 55 -   | 73     | 11     |
|              |        |        |        | 59     |        |        |
+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Hard Red     | 56     | 58     | 60     | 59 -   | 54     | 17     |
| Winter Wheat |        |        |        | 63     |        |        |
+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Durum Wheat  | 56     | 58     | 60     | 59 -   | 50     | 21     |
|              |        |        |        | 63     |        |        |
+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Soft White   | 56     | 58     | 60     | 58 -   | 50     | 22     |
| Wheat        |        |        |        | 62     |        |        |
+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Hard Red     | 55     | 57     | 58     | 58 -   | 37     | 6      |
| Spring Wheat |        |        |        | 61     |        |        |
+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Soft Red     | 56     | 58     | 60     | 56 -   | 37     | 37     |
| Winter Wheat |        |        |        | 60     |        |        |
+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Hard White   | 56     | 58     | 60     | 60 -   | 28     | 4      |
| Wheat        |        |        |        | 64     |        |        |
+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Two-Row      | 48     | 48     | 50     | 47 -   | 32     | 4      |
| Malting      |        |        |        | 51     |        |        |
| Barley       |        |        |        |        |        |        |
| (43-47)      |        |        |        |        |        |        |
+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Six-Row      | 43     | 45     | 47     | 43 -   | 31     | 31     |
| Barley       |        |        |        | 47     |        |        |
+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Oats         | 30     | 33     | 36     | 33 -   | 47     | 31     |
|              |        |        |        | 39     |        |        |
+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Sunflower    |        | 25     | 25     | 28 -   | 32     | 3      |
| Seed         |        |        |        | 31     |        |        |
|              |        |        |        |        |        |        |
| (24-27)      |        |        |        |        |        |        |
+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Long Grain   | (      | 43 -   | 60     | 50     |        |        |
| Rough Rice   | 42-46) | 47     |        |        |        |        |
+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Medium Grain | (      | 44 -   | 56     | 56     |        |        |
| Rough Rice   | 44-48) | 48     |        |        |        |        |
+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+
| Grain        | 53     | 55     | 57     | 58 -   | 56     | 54     |
| Sorghum      |        |        |        | 62     |        |        |
+--------------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+--------+

One Sector member expressed concern that meters won\'t be evaluated in
the range where (for corn) discounts are most likely to be applied. The
user presumes that the meter has been evaluated over the entire
operating range, when, in fact, it will have been evaluated only at the
upper range of operation. Dr. Hurburgh, explained that the main use of
test weight (for corn) is in certifying warehouse volume. TW is not
widely discounted for corn. Low TW for corn is a rare occurrence, which
is why low TW corn samples are difficult to obtain. Furthermore, in
contrast to moisture, the measurement of TW is inherently linear. There
is not a problem extrapolating to lower TWs.

The Sector agreed to the following recommendation.

**Recommendation:** Change the Minimum Test Weight per Bushel Range in
the Table in § VII.B. of the 2004 Edition of the Grain Moisture Meters
chapter of Publication 14 on the following page:

+--------------------+----------+-----------------+--------------------+
| > **Type of        | **       | **Minimum Test  | **Criteria for     |
| > Grain**          | Moisture | Weight per      | Sample Selection** |
|                    | Range**  | Bushel Range**  |                    |
+--------------------+----------+-----------------+--------------------+
| > Corn             | 12 -     | 54 - 58         | > a). No less than |
|                    | 18 %     |                 | > 8 samples should |
|                    |          |                 | > come from the    |
|                    |          |                 | > lowest           |
|                    |          |                 | > two-thirds of    |
|                    |          |                 | > the 6 % moisture |
|                    |          |                 | > range.           |
|                    |          |                 | >                  |
|                    |          |                 | > b). No less than |
|                    |          |                 | > 2 samples should |
|                    |          |                 | > come from the    |
|                    |          |                 | > highest          |
|                    |          |                 | > one-third of the |
|                    |          |                 | > 6 % moisture     |
|                    |          |                 | > range.           |
|                    |          |                 | >                  |
|                    |          |                 | > c). Samples      |
|                    |          |                 | > should represent |
|                    |          |                 | > a distribution   |
|                    |          |                 | > of Test Weights  |
|                    |          |                 | > per Bushel (TW)  |
|                    |          |                 | > that minimizes   |
|                    |          |                 | > the correlation  |
|                    |          |                 | > between TW and   |
|                    |          |                 | > moisture.        |
+--------------------+----------+-----------------+--------------------+
| > Soybeans         | 10 -     | 55 - 59         |                    |
|                    | 16 %     |                 |                    |
+--------------------+----------+-----------------+--------------------+
| > Hard Red Winter  | 10 -     | 59 - 63         |                    |
| > Wheat            | 16 %     |                 |                    |
+--------------------+----------+-----------------+--------------------+
| > Durum Wheat      | 10 -     | 59 - 63         |                    |
|                    | 16 %     |                 |                    |
+--------------------+----------+-----------------+--------------------+
| > Soft White Wheat | 10 -     | 58 - 62         |                    |
| > (except White    | 16 %     |                 |                    |
| > Club)            |          |                 |                    |
+--------------------+----------+-----------------+--------------------+
| > Hard Red Spring  | 10 -     | 58 - 61         |                    |
| > Wheat (and White | 16 %     |                 |                    |
| > Club)            |          |                 |                    |
+--------------------+----------+-----------------+--------------------+
| > Soft Red Winter  | 10 -     | 56 - 60         |                    |
| > Wheat            | 16 %     |                 |                    |
+--------------------+----------+-----------------+--------------------+
| > Hard White Wheat | 8 - 14 % | 60 - 64         |                    |
+--------------------+----------+-----------------+--------------------+
| > Two-Row Barley   | 10 -     | 47 - 51         |                    |
|                    | 16 %     |                 |                    |
+--------------------+----------+-----------------+--------------------+
| > Six-Row Barley   | 10 -     | 43 - 47         |                    |
|                    | 16 %     |                 |                    |
+--------------------+----------+-----------------+--------------------+
| > Oats             | 10 -     | 33 - 39         |                    |
|                    | 16 %     |                 |                    |
+--------------------+----------+-----------------+--------------------+
| > Sunflower Seed   | 6 - 12 % | 28 - 31         |                    |
| > (Oil Type)       |          |                 |                    |
+--------------------+----------+-----------------+--------------------+
| > Long Grain Rough | 10 -     | 43 - 47         |                    |
| > Rice             | 16 %     |                 |                    |
+--------------------+----------+-----------------+--------------------+
| > Medium Grain     | 10 -     | 44 - 48         |                    |
| > Rough Rice       | 16 %     |                 |                    |
+--------------------+----------+-----------------+--------------------+
| > Grain Sorghum or | 10 -     | 58 - 62         |                    |
| > Milo             | 16 %     |                 |                    |
+--------------------+----------+-----------------+--------------------+

# 5. Proposed Change to Publication 14 -- Repeatability Tolerances for Test Weight

> **Discussion:** The tolerance for the Test Weight per Bushel
> repeatability test of Publication 14 is marginally too tight for corn
> and for oats. The present limit is 0.4 times the absolute value of the
> Handbook 44 acceptance tolerance of 0.8 pounds per bushel for corn and
> oats. At the time the Sector recommended a multiplier of 0.4 for
> repeatability, which translates to a tolerance of 0.32 pounds per
> bushel, it was a \"best estimate\" value with little data available to
> show if this limit would be marginal with the sample test set
> specified in Publication 14. Subsequent testing indicates that 0.40
> pounds per bushel is a more realistic repeatability tolerance for corn
> and oats.

Certificates of Conformance have been issued for the 2004 crop year. One
device met the present repeatability tolerance for corn (admittedly by a
very small margin). No devices have met the present repeatability
tolerance for oats.

The Sector agreed by consensus to recommend the following change in
repeatability tolerances for Test Weight in Publication 14.

> **Recommendation:** Change tolerances for repeatability for corn and
> oats in § VII. B. of the Grain Moisture Meter chapter of the 2004
> edition of Publication 14 as follows:
>
> Tolerances for repeatability for all grain types except corn and oats
> are 0.4 times the absolute value of the Handbook 44 acceptance
> tolerance. The tolerance for repeatability for corn and oats is 0.5
> times the absolute value of the Handbook 44 acceptance tolerance.
> Specific tolerances are:

  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------
  Grain Type                           Tolerance

  Corn, oats                           0.40 pounds per bushel

  All wheat classes                    0.20 pounds per bushel

  Soybeans, barley, rice, sunflower,   0.28 pounds per bushel
  sorghum                              
  ------------------------------------ ----------------------------------

# 6. Handbook 44, § 5.56(a) Paragraph S.2.6. Determination of Quantity and Temperature

**Background:** In August 2002 the Sector considered whether their
recommended changes to NIST Handbook 44, § 5.56(a), paragraph S.2.6.,
relating to a means of sensing adequate sample volume, should be
retroactive or nonretroactive. Discussion centered on the requirement
that meters measuring TW must provide some means to ensure that
measurements of TW are not allowed to be displayed or printed when
insufficient sample volume has been supplied. (Although the code does
not specify how this is to be accomplished, it is generally assumed that
the means will include a sensor of some sort installed in either the
sample hopper or the test cell.)

Those favoring making the proposed code retroactive reminded the Sector
that although moisture measurements are not significantly affected when
samples are not of sufficient size to completely fill the measuring cell
of a GMM, the TW measurement is greatly affected when the cell is not
filled. Measurement of TW requires determination of two parameters:
volume and mass. The vast majority of GMM's with TW capability presently
in the field do not have means to assure that the measuring cell is
completely full. If the cell is not filled completely, TW indications
will be lower than they should be to the disadvantage of the producer
selling grain. Some sector members favoring making the code
nonretroactive felt that GMM's with a window, through which the test
cell could be seen, provided adequate means to verify that the cell had
been filled. A grain industry member expressed the belief that compared
to how test weight measurements are being made now, the worry about a
sensor was trivial. As long as the GMM could produce an accurate TW
measurement when properly used, whether or not the hopper had a sensor,
was not important. Some thought this was a facilitation of fraud issue
and favored making the sensor requirement retroactive. Others thought
that making the code retroactive would unfairly penalize users of
existing NTEP meters with TW capability. By a vote of 9 to 4, the Sector
agreed that the addition to paragraph S.2.6. relating to a means of
sensing adequate sample volume should be nonretroactive. As adopted by
the Conference, this paragraph currently reads:

> **S.2.6. Determination of Quantity and Temperature. -** The moisture
> meter system shall not require the operator to judge the precise
> volume or weight and temperature needed to make an accurate moisture
> determination. External grinding, weighing, and temperature
> measurement operations are not permitted. In addition, if the meter is
> capable of measuring test weight per bushel, determination of sample
> volume and weight for this measurement shall be fully automatic *and
> means shall be provided to ensure that measurements of test weight per
> bushel are not allowed to be displayed or printed when an insufficient
> sample volume is available to provide an accurate measurement.*
>
> (Added 1994)(Amended 1995 and 2003)
>
> *\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 2004\]*

**Discussion:** Handbook 44, § 1.10. General Code, Paragraph G-A.6.
states:

> **Nonretroactive Requirements.** \"Nonretroactive\" requirements are
> enforceable after the effective date for:

(a) devices manufactured within a State after the effective date;

(b) both new and used devices brought into a State after the effective
    date; and

(c) devices used in noncommercial applications which are placed into
    commercial use after the effective date.

> Nonretroactive requirements are not enforceable with respect to
> devices that are in commercial service in the State as of the
> effective date or to new equipment in the stock of a manufacturer or a
> dealer in the State as of the effective date. 
>
> *(Nonretroac­tive requirements are printed in italic type*)\]
>
> (Amended 1989)

Thus, as Handbook 44 is currently written, a State can test the TW
feature of any GMM placed into commercial service in that State prior to
January 1, 2004, and approve or reject it, whether or not the device has
the means to ensure that sufficient volume is available for an accurate
test. However, some States have indicated they will not allow the use of
a TW feature unless an active Certificate of Conformance (CC) covers the
TW feature of the device. NCWM, Inc., is accepting applications for NTEP
testing for TW capability for only those GMMs incorporating a volume
sensor.

During development of the Handbook 44 Code relating to TW, several
Sector members made a strong case for requiring that GMMs with TW
capability be able to prevent a TW indication and printout if
insufficient volume of grain is present for an accurate reading.

The Sector considered the following questions:

-   How are states enforcing this requirement?

-   Are meters without a volume sensor being tested for TW?

-   If a volume sensor is important for accurate TW measurement, should
    this requirement be retroactive (perhaps with a future effective
    date) or should it remain nonretroactive?

Diane Lee, NIST WMD, reported that based on the calls she had received
from State W&M personnel, the states were not enforcing this portion of
the code uniformly. One State W&M representative reported that to date
they have not been approving meters for TW if they did not have volume
sensors. For survey purposes, they had tested a group of meters not
having volume sensors. A large portion of that group did not pass the
tests for TW. It was suggested that these failures were most likely due
to poor maintenance rather than inadequate volume of sample. Although a
W&M representative was not present from Illinois, it was reported that
Illinois was conducting TW tests on all meters in place before
January 1, 2004, whether or not they had volume sensors. Illinois was
reportedly testing only with wheat. There was concern that testing with
a single grain might not be adequate indication the device would perform
accurately on other grains as some devices are adjusted to grain type.
This \"adjustment to type\" frequently takes the form of grain-specific
TW calibration constants (slope or bias terms) that compensate for
differences in packing density between the GMM test cell and the
standard TW quart cup for each grain. This concern is most serious with
devices that haven\'t received NTEP approval for TW. Devices that have
been NTEP approved for TW will be using TW calibrations that have been
evaluated for each grain type, so testing with a single grain at least
verifies the weighing mechanism is functioning properly.

**Conclusion:** The Sector agreed that its earlier decision to make the
requirement for a volume sensor nonretroactive was correct, and it will
stand.

# 7. Report on OIML IR59 \"Moisture Meters for Cereal Grains and Oilseeds\"

**Background:** At an OIML TC17/SC1 meeting in Berlin on June 22, 2001,
the U.S. delegation put forth a series of proposals to revise OIML IR59
\"Moisture Meters for Cereal Grains and Oilseeds.\"  These proposals
were well received, and it was requested that the U.S. prepare a draft
based on the U.S. NTEP program.  A rough draft of this document was
reviewed at the August 2002 GMM Sector meeting.  A working draft,
incorporating changes suggested by the Sector, was submitted to U.S. and
International Work Groups in February 2003 for comment. NIST Weights and
Measures Division (WMD), now responsible for U.S. participation and
representation in the technical activities of the OIML, compiled
comments to the working draft for review by representatives of the U.S.
National Work Group (USNWG). The working draft was modified to address
comments where it was judged appropriate. The modified working draft and
a table of responses to the comments received to the working draft were
distributed to USNWG members May 28, 2003. Subsequently, the Secretariat
(the Peoples Republic of China) distributed the revised working draft as
the "First Committee Draft" (1^st^ CD) to OIML TC17/SC1 for review and
comment by the member states of the subcommittee. Comments to the 1^st^
CD were addressed by OIML TC17/SC1 at a meeting held in Beijing October
15 -- 16, 2003. A revised 1^st^ CD, dated April 2004 incorporating
changes agreed to at the Beijing meeting has been distributed to member
countries. USNWG members were asked to return their comments on the
latest draft to Diane Lee, NIST WMD, no later than July 30, 2004.

A meeting of TC17/SC1 was held September 20 - 21, 2004, in Paris to
discuss the latest draft of R59.

**Discussion:** Diane Lee reported that Japan had objected to the
required minimum sample size of 100 g or 400 kernels or seeds, which
ever is smaller, for dielectric meters (and 20 g for near-infrared
meters), because it ruled out meters based on the electrical resistivity
of grain. These meters are used mainly for small grains, but at least
one type can also measure moisture in soybeans. About 70 % of the grain
moisture meters in Asia are of this type. During the Sector\'s
discussion of this issue, it was reported that the sample size for these
meters, on small grains, was 0.5 g. Some members questioned this size,
wondering if a larger sample might be ground up and mixed before 0.5 g
was extracted and placed between electrodes for measurement. Subsequent
to the meeting, at least two models of resistive meters were found to
utilize only 18 -- 22 kernels when measuring short grain brown or white
rice, which approximates 0.4 g.. The April 2004 draft had included the
following note to address Japan\'s concerns about sample size:

> (Note: if another meter technology is used which requires a smaller
> sample size than noted above, additional testing is required to ensure
> that proper sampling techniques can be applied to the measurement to
> ensure that the measurement is representative of the grain sample.)

It was suggested that a class of \"small sample size\" instruments might
be needed to address Japan\'s concerns with that class being excluded
from use in the U.S. Steve Patoray, NTEP Director, pointed out that
should the U.S. enter into a grain moisture meter mutual recognition
agreement with OIML, the U.S. would have to have sound technical basis
for excluding this class from U.S. use.

Subsequent to the Sector meeting, comments on the April 2004 draft of
R59 were received from other OIML member countries. Comments were for
the most part positive. The most serious objections were from Japan.
They included:

> 1\) In clause 6.1.5 the meaning of \"representative size grain
> sample\" is not clear because the statistical population is not
> defined in this draft. Meters could not be designed to measure the
> moisture content of representative size of grain samples because
> representativeness does not depend on the size of sample but on
> preparation such as mixing sample and on way of measurement. Therefore
> this clause should be deleted, or we should just note that the sample
> should be homogeneous.
>
> 2\) The present draft seems to require all types of grain moisture
> meters to measure the temperature of a loaded sample. As we pointed
> out at the meeting in Beijing, it is almost impossible for resistance
> type moisture meters to comply with the requirement due to geometrical
> and mechanical restriction. Therefore the present descriptions
> concerning temperature measurement of the sample, if they are not
> changed, would lead to exclude the resistance type moisture meters,
> whose market share is about 70 % in Asian countries.

Japan proposed removing all requirements regarding inhibiting display of
moisture value when certain grain or instrument temperature limits had
been exceeded.

Diane Lee has compiled the comments received from other OIML member
countries and circulated a comment form to the U.S. work group
soliciting comments in hopes of receiving feedback on the comments prior
to the next meeting of OIML TC17/SC1 scheduled for September 20 -- 21,
2004, in Paris, France.

# 8. Report on NTEP Type Evaluations

Cathy Brenner of the Grain Inspection, Processors and Stockyards
Administration (GIPSA, formerly FGIS), the NTEP Participating Laboratory
for Grain Analyzers (Grain Moisture Meters and Near-Infrared Grain
Analyzers) reported on Type Evaluation activity. In addition to regular
grain moisture meter calibration updates, two certificates were updated
to add new features following successful evaluations:

1.  CC 01-063A4 -- Foss Infratec 1241

    a.  added protein and oil for corn and soybeans

    b.  added protein for the following wheats: Durum, HRS, HRW, Hard
        White, SRW, Soft White; and for both 6-row and 2-row Barley

2.  CC 97-073A7 -- Steinlite SL95 (only units with funnel sensor are
    approved for TW)

    a.  added test weight per bushel for all grains except Oats

Evaluations are currently underway for two additional devices: one for
test weight per bushel and one for protein and oil combined.

# 9. Should the Grain Moisture Meter Sector and the NIR Grain Analyzer Sectors Merge?

**Discussion:** The Grain Moisture Meter Sector and the Near-Infrared
Grain Analyzer Sector (originally the Near-Infrared Protein Analyzer)
first met in Kansas City in December 1991. Since their beginning, the
two Sectors have met separately on successive days, often meeting
jointly for part of that time to consider items of common interest. The
advent of CCs listing multiple applications evaluated under either or
both the Grain Moisture Meter Code and the Near-Infrared Analyzer Code
has increased the number of issues common to both groups. Furthermore,
the Sector chair, the technical advisors, and the vast majority of
Sector members are common to both Sectors. These facts suggest that it
would be more efficient for the two Sectors to merge into a single new
Sector called the \"Grain Analyzer Sector.\" In the past, when items
required in-depth consideration of technical matters or development of
detailed procedures, *ad hoc* subcommittees or work groups were formed
to develop background information and to suggest action for
consideration by the Sectors. It is envisioned that such sub-committees
or work groups can be of equal or greater importance to a merged Sector
dealing with more mature issues.

Following are few of the benefits of merging into a single sector:

-   One meeting agenda instead of two;

-   One meeting summary instead of two;

-   More flexibility in dealing with items of common interest;

-   Consistency between GMM and NIR Code and Checklists.

**Recommendation:** By consensus the Sector agreed to recommend that the
NCWM Board of Directors merge the Grain Moisture Meter Sector and the
Near-Infrared Grain Analyzer Sector into a new Sector to be called the
Grain Analyzer Sector.

# 10. Report on the 2004 NCWM Annual Meeting

**Background/Discussion:** The 89^th^ Annual Meeting of the National
Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) was held July 11 - 15, 2004,
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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 2004 Annual Meeting.

The National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) Committee Interim Report
contained an item relating to NTEP\'s work to establish bilateral and
multilateral test data exchange 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. One such agreement or arrangement is the Mutual Acceptance
Arrangement (MAA) on OIML Type Evaluations recently adopted by the
International Committee on Legal Metrology (CIML) at their November 2003
meeting. For additional background refer to *Committee Reports for the
89^th^ Annual Meeting,* NCWM Publication 16.

By way of background, Steve Patoray, NTEP Director, explained that the
U.S. and Canada have a bilateral MAA covering weighing devices. Under
this MAA, a U.S. NTEP test report on a weighing device can be sent to
Canada where a Canadian Certificate of Approval will be issued without
further testing (and vice versa). A bilateral MAA agreement covering
retail motor-fuel dispensers has been signed recently between the U.S.
and Canada, but to date no dispensers have been evaluated under this
MAA.

Mr. Patoray also reported that progress was being made to establish an
OIML MAA program. An additional International Bureau of Legal Metrology
(BIML) staff member will be hired by January 1, 2005, to undertake the
new tasks resulting from the implementation of the MAA. Initially this
MAA will cover R76 (non-automatic weighing devices) and R60 (load
cells). A four-year time plan has been set for implementation. This will
be a multilateral agreement with many countries signing a declaration of
mutual confidence. Much work has yet to be done to harmonize NTEP
requirements with the OIML recommendations for these devices. A major
issue in establishing MAAs is confidence in the data. Testing
laboratories will be assessed either by accreditation or peer assessment
using criteria that comply with ISO/IEC 17025.

With OIML International recommendations still in the draft stage for
GMMs and NIR analyzers, it will be some time before MAAs are in place
for these devices. This is, however, an issue that the Sector members
may want to watch closely to see how MAAs might impact future type
evaluation testing and certification of GMMs and NIR Grain Analyzers.

# 11. Multiple Application Certificates

**Background:** During the 2003 NCWM Interim Meeting in Jacksonville,
Florida, the NTEP Committee reviewed the Sector\'s recommendation to
issue a single Certificate of Conformance to devices evaluated using two
inter-related codes. Since that time there has been the possibility of
dual certification for moisture plus protein and oil, and now test
weight per bushel. The first dual certificates became effective July 1,
2004, (97-073A7 and 01-063A4). The two areas of change are in the
\"For:\" box on page 1 and on the last page with the calibration
information.

In the \"For:\" box, the certificates now identify the device as a Grain
Analyzer instead of a Grain Moisture Meter or Near-Infrared Grain
Analyzer. The device type is then followed by the Application(s) that
the device is approved for, in alphabetical order (Moisture, Oil,
Protein, Starch, Test Weight). This information matches the current NTEP
Certificate of Conformance searchable database.

The page for the calibration information also lists the applications in
alphabetical order. For example, if a meter were approved for moisture,
oil, protein, and test weight per bushel for corn, the calibration
listing for corn would be listed as:

> **Corn**
>
> Designation: CORN
>
> Moisture: ABC123
>
> Moisture Range - Approved: 10 % to 30 %
>
> Moisture Range - Pending: 8 % to 40 %
>
> Oil: BCD234
>
> Protein: CDE345
>
> Native Moisture Basis: 0 %
>
> Test Weight per Bushel: Approved

**Discussion:** The Sectors reviewed the new dual certificates. The
Sector agreed that the revised certificates generally looked good and
commended Cathy Brenner for a job well done. The following suggestions
were made to clarify some of the information on the Calibration page:

a.  Separate the moisture calibration information from the information
    on calibrations for other constituents (Protein, Oil, Starch),
    perhaps using a dotted line.

b.  Make it clear that the Approved and Pending moisture ranges apply
    only to moisture measurements. An approved moisture range of 8 % to
    40 % does NOT mean that accurate Protein measurements can be made on
    samples having 40 % moisture.

c.  Make it clear that the Intercept (Bias) note \"Varies by
    instrument\" applies only to calibrations for constituents other
    than moisture (e.g., Protein, Oil, Starch). It does NOT apply to the
    Moisture calibration. If a moisture bias term is used, it MUST be
    part of the grain moisture calibration and be the same for all
    instruments of like type. \[Ref., Handbook 44, § 5.56(a), Paragraph
    S.2.4.3.\].

In a related matter, it was pointed out that the revised application
form for NTEP testing is unclear. Steve Patoray, NTEP Director,
suggested that information could be added to the \"Evaluation
Description\" section to indicate which parts of the form must be
completed when a box was checked for the type of evaluation being
requested.

Questions were also raised about fees involved in Phase I evaluations
and Phase II (Ongoing Calibration Program). These fees (for NCWM
members) and their frequency are summarized in the table below:

[]{#resume .anchor}

+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
|             |             |             | NTEP        | Frequency   |
|             |             |             | Laboratory  |             |
|             |             |             | fees        |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Phase I     | Non         | Certificate | At NTEP Lab | Once per    |
|             | -refundable | processing  | hourly      | ty          |
| NTEP        | application | fee         | rates based | pe/pattern. |
| Evaluation  | fee         |             | on actual   |             |
|             |             | \$150       | hours.      |             |
|             | \$800       |             |             |             |
|             |             |             | (\$10,000   |             |
|             |             |             | -\$25,000   |             |
|             |             |             | and up      |             |
|             |             |             | depending   |             |
|             |             |             | on tests    |             |
|             |             |             | involved.)  |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Maintenance | \$350       |             |             | Annually    |
| fee         |             |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+
| Phase II    |             | Certificate | Per         | Annually    |
|             |             | processing  | Interagency |             |
| Ongoing     |             | fee         | Agreement.  |             |
| Calibration |             |             |             |             |
| Program.    |             | \$150       | Depends on  |             |
|             |             |             | total       |             |
| (applicable |             |             | number of   |             |
| to grain    |             |             | meter types |             |
| moisture    |             |             | in the OCP  |             |
| meters      |             |             |             |             |
| only)       |             |             |             |             |
+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+-------------+

**[12. Time and Place for Next Meeting]{.underline}**

The next meeting is tentatively planned for the week of August 22, 2005,
in the Kansas City, MO, area. Meetings will be held in one of the
meeting rooms at the National Weather Service Training Center if
available. The meeting room will be reserved for Wednesday, August 24
and Thursday, August 25. Sector members are asked to hold both these
days open pending determination of exact meeting times and meeting
duration. Final meeting details will be announced by late April 2005.

If you would like to submit an agenda item for the 2005 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, 2005.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc98735438 .anchor}Appendix A -- NTETC Grain
Moisture Meter Sector Recommendations for Amendments to Publication 14

+------------------+---------------------------------+------+--------+
| **Grain Moisture |                                 |      |        |
| Meters**         |                                 |      |        |
|                  |                                 |      |        |
| Recommended      |                                 |      |        |
| Amendments and   |                                 |      |        |
| Changes to the   |                                 |      |        |
| 2004 Edition of  |                                 |      |        |
| Publication 14   |                                 |      |        |
+------------------+---------------------------------+------+--------+
| **Section        | **Amendment/Change**            | **Pa | **So   |
| Number**         |                                 | ge** | urce** |
+------------------+---------------------------------+------+--------+
| Section IV.      | Add item c. to establish an     | G    | 08/04  |
| Tolerances for   | overall calibration bias        | MM-5 | GMM    |
| Calibration      | requirement based on up to      | thr  | Sector |
| Performance      | three years of available data.  | ough | Item 3 |
|                  | Change wording in paragraph     |      |        |
|                  | preceding item a. and in        | G    |        |
|                  | paragraph following item c. to  | MM-6 |        |
|                  | reflect addition of item c.     |      |        |
+------------------+---------------------------------+------+--------+
| Section VII.B.   | Change the Minimum Test Weight  | GM   | 08/04  |
| Accuracy,        | per Bushel Ranges in the Table  | M-11 | GMM    |
| Precision, and   | in § VII.B. to facilitate       |      | Sector |
| Reproducibility  | selection of test-set samples.  |      | Item 4 |
+------------------+---------------------------------+------+--------+
| Section VII.B.   | Change tolerances for           | GM   | 08/04  |
| Accuracy,        | repeatability (precision) for   | M-13 | GMM    |
| Precision, and   | Corn and Oats to more realistic |      |        |
| Reproducibility  | value.                          |      | Sector |
|                  |                                 |      | Item 5 |
+------------------+---------------------------------+------+--------+

**National Type Evaluation Technical Committee (NTETC)**

**Near-Infrared (NIR) Grain Analyzer Sector Annual Meeting**

**August 26 - 27, 2004 - Kansas City, Missouri**

**Draft Summary of Decisions**

**Agenda Items**

[1. Report on NTEP Type Evaluations
17](#report-on-ntep-type-evaluations-1)

[2. Should the Grain Moisture Meter Sector and the NIR Grain Analyzer
Sectors Merge?
17](#should-the-grain-moisture-meter-sector-and-the-nir-grain-analyzer-sectors-merge-1)

[3. Report on the 2004 NCWM Annual Meeting
18](#report-on-the-2004-ncwm-annual-meeting-1)

[4. Multiple Application Certificates
18](#multiple-application-certificates-1)

[5. Time and Place for Next Meeting
20](#time-and-place-for-next-meeting)

[6. Report on OIML TC17/SC8 IR for Protein Measuring Instruments for
Cereal Grain
20](#report-on-oiml-tc17sc8-ir-for-protein-measuring-instruments-for-cereal-grain)

Number range CHAPTERNote: Because of common interest, items 1 through 5,
above, were considered in a joint session of the NIR Grain Analyzer and
the Grain Moisture Meter Sectors

####  {#section-1 .Level-5}

**Details of All Items**

(In Order by Reference Key Number)

# 1. Report on NTEP Type Evaluations

Cathy Brenner of the Grain Inspection, Processors and Stockyards
Administration (GIPSA, formerly FGIS), the NTEP Participating Laboratory
for Grain Analyzers (Grain Moisture Meters and Near-Infrared Grain
Analyzers) reported on Type Evaluation activity. In addition to regular
grain moisture meter calibration updates, two certificates were updated
to add new features following successful evaluations:

> 1\) CC 01-063A4 -- Foss Infratec 1241

a)  added protein and oil for Corn and Soybeans

b)  added protein for the following wheats: Durum, HRS, HRW, Hard White,
    SRW, Soft White; and for both 6-row and 2-row Barley

> 2\) CC 97-073A7 -- Steinlite SL95 (only units with funnel sensor are
> approved for TW)

a)  added test weight per bushel for all grains except Oats

Evaluations are currently underway for two additional devices: one for
test weight per bushel and one for protein and oil combined.

# 2. Should the Grain Moisture Meter Sector and the NIR Grain Analyzer Sectors Merge?

**Discussion:** The Grain Moisture Meter Sector and the Near-Infrared
Grain Analyzer Sector (originally the Near-Infrared Protein Analyzer)
first met in Kansas City in December 1991. Since their beginning, the
two Sectors have met separately on successive days, often meeting
jointly for part of that time to consider items of common interest. The
advent of CCs listing multiple applications evaluated under either or
both the Grain Moisture Meter Code and the Near-Infrared Analyzer Code
has increased the number of issues common to both groups. Furthermore,
the Sector chair, the technical advisors, and the vast majority of
Sector members are common to both Sectors. These facts suggest that it
would be more efficient for the two Sectors to merge into a single new
Sector called the \"Grain Analyzer Sector.\" In the past, when items
required in-depth consideration of technical matters or development of
detailed procedures, *ad hoc* subcommittees or work groups were formed
to develop background information and to suggest action for
consideration by the Sectors. It is envisioned that such sub-committees
or work groups can be of equal or greater importance to a merged Sector
dealing with more mature issues.

A few of the benefits of merging into a single sector:

-   One meeting agenda instead of two;

-   One meeting summary instead of two;

-   More flexibility in dealing with items of common interest;

-   Consistency between GMM and NIR Code and Checklists.

**Recommendation:** By consensus the Sector agreed to recommend that the
NCWM Board of Directors merge the Grain Moisture Meter Sector and the
Near Infrared Grain Analyzer Sector into a new Sector to be called the
Grain Analyzer Sector.

# 3. Report on the 2004 NCWM Annual Meeting

# 

**Background/Discussion:** The 89^th^ Annual Meeting of the National
Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) was held July 11 - 15, 2004,
in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

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 2004 Annual Meeting.

The National Type Evaluation Program (NTEP) Committee Interim Report
contained an item relating to NTEP\'s work to establish bilateral and
multilateral test data exchange 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. One such agreement or arrangement is the Mutual Acceptance
Arrangement (MAA) on OIML Type Evaluations recently adopted by the
International Committee on Legal Metrology (CIML) at their November 2003
meeting. For additional background refer to *Committee Reports for the
89^th^ Annual Meeting,* NCWM Publication 16.

By way of background, Steve Patoray, NTEP Director, explained that the
U.S. and Canada have a bilateral MAA covering weighing devices. Under
this MAA, a U.S. NTEP test report on a weighing device can be sent to
Canada where a Canadian Certificate of Approval will be issued without
further testing (and vice versa). A bilateral MAA agreement covering
retail motor-fuel dispensers has been signed recently between the U.S.
and Canada, but to date no dispensers have been evaluated under this
MAA.

Steve also reported that progress was being made to establish an OIML
MAA program. An additional International Bureau of Legal Metrology
(BIML) staff member will be hired by January 1, 2005, undertake the new
tasks resulting from the implementation of the MAA. Initially this MAA
will cover R76 (Non-automatic weighing devices) and R60 (Load Cells). A
four-year time plan has been set for implementation. This will be a
multilateral agreement with many countries signing a declaration of
mutual confidence. Much work has yet to be done to harmonize NTEP
requirements with the OIML recommendations for these devices. A major
issue in establishing MAAs is confidence in the data. Testing
laboratories will be assessed either by accreditation or peer assessment
using criteria that comply with ISO/IEC 17025.

With OIML International recommendations still in the draft stage for
GMMs and NIR analyzers, it will be some time before MAAs are in place
for these devices. This is, however, an issue that the Sector members
may want to watch closely to see how MAAs might impact future type
evaluation testing and certification of GMMs and NIR Grain Analyzers.

# 4. Multiple Application Certificates 

**Background:** During the 2003 NCWM Interim Meeting in Jacksonville,
Florida, the NTEP Committee reviewed the Sectors\' recommendation to
issue a single Certificate of Conformance to devices evaluated using two
inter-related codes. Since that time there has been the possibility of
dual certification for moisture plus protein and oil, and now test
weight per bushel. The first dual certificates became effective July 1,
2004 (97-073A7 and 01-063A4). The two areas of change are in the
\"For:\" box on page 1 and on the last page with the calibration
information.

In the \"For:\" box, the certificates now identify the device as a Grain
Analyzer instead of a Grain Moisture Meter or Near Infrared Grain
Analyzer. The device type is then followed by the Application(s) that
the device is approved for, in alphabetical order (Moisture, Oil,
Protein, Starch, Test Weight). This information matches the current NTEP
Certificate of Conformance searchable database.

The page for the calibration information also lists the applications in
alphabetical order. For example, if a meter were approved for moisture,
oil, protein, and test weight per bushel for corn, the calibration
listing for corn would be listed as:

> **Corn**
>
> Designation: CORN
>
> Moisture: ABC123
>
> Moisture Range - Approved: 10 % to 30 %
>
> Moisture Range - Pending: 8 % to 40 %
>
> Oil: BCD234
>
> Protein: CDE345
>
> Native Moisture Basis: 0 %
>
> Test Weight per Bushel: Approved

**Discussion:** The Sectors reviewed the new dual certificates. The
Sector agreed that the revised certificates generally looked good and
commended Cathy Brenner for a job well done. The following suggestions
were made to clarify some of the information on the Calibration page:

a.  Separate the moisture calibration information from the information
    on calibrations for other constituents (Protein, Oil, Starch),
    perhaps using a dotted line.

b.  Make it clear that the Approved and Pending moisture ranges apply
    only to moisture measurements. An approved moisture range of 8 %
    to 40 % does NOT mean that accurate Protein measurements can be made
    on samples having 40 % moisture.

c.  Make it clear that the Intercept (Bias) note \"Varies by
    instrument\" applies only to calibrations for constituents other
    than moisture (e.g., Protein, Oil, Starch). It does NOT apply to the
    Moisture calibration. If a moisture bias term is used, it MUST be
    part of the grain moisture calibration and be the same for all
    instruments of like type. \[Ref., Handbook 44, § 5.56(a), Paragraph
    S.2.4.3.\].

In a related matter, it was pointed out that the revised application
form for NTEP testing is unclear. Steve Patoray, NTEP Director,
suggested that information could be added to the \"Evaluation
Description\" section to indicate which parts of the form must be
completed when a box was checked for the type of evaluation being
requested.

Questions were also raised about fees involved in Phase I evaluations
and Phase II (Ongoing Calibration Program). These fees (for NCWM
members) and their frequency are summarized in the table below:

+-------------------+---------+----------+------------------+--------+
|                   |         |          | NTEP Laboratory  | Fre    |
|                   |         |          | fees             | quency |
+-------------------+---------+----------+------------------+--------+
| Phase I           | Non-ref | Cer      | At NTEP Lab      | Once   |
|                   | undable | tificate | hourly rates     | per    |
| NTEP Evaluation   | appl    | pr       | based on actual  | t      |
|                   | ication | ocessing | hours.           | ype/pa |
|                   | fee     | fee      |                  | ttern. |
|                   |         |          | (\$10,000        |        |
|                   | \$800   | \$150    | -\$25,000 and up |        |
|                   |         |          | depending on     |        |
|                   |         |          | tests involved.) |        |
+-------------------+---------+----------+------------------+--------+
| Maintenance fee   | \$350   |          |                  | An     |
|                   |         |          |                  | nually |
+-------------------+---------+----------+------------------+--------+
| Phase II          |         | Cer      | Per Interagency  | An     |
|                   |         | tificate | Agreement.       | nually |
| Ongoing           |         | pr       |                  |        |
| Calibration       |         | ocessing | Depends on total |        |
| Program.          |         | fee      | number of meter  |        |
|                   |         |          | types in the OCP |        |
| (applicable to    |         | \$150    |                  |        |
| grain moisture    |         |          |                  |        |
| meters only)      |         |          |                  |        |
+-------------------+---------+----------+------------------+--------+

# 5. Time and Place for Next Meeting

The next meeting is tentatively planned for the week of August 22, 2005,
in the Kansas City, MO, area. Meetings will be held in one of the
meeting rooms at the National Weather Service Training Center if
available. The meeting room will be reserved for Wednesday, August 24
and Thursday, August 25. Sector members are asked to hold both these
days open pending determination of exact meeting times and meeting
duration. Final meeting details will be announced by late-April 2005.

If you would like to submit an agenda item for the 2005 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, 2005.

# 6. Report on OIML TC17/SC8 IR for Protein Measuring Instruments for Cereal Grain

**Background:**

OIML TC17/SC8, charged with developing an International Recommendation
(IR) for Protein Measuring Instruments for Cereal Grain, held its first
meeting May 31 and June 1, 2004, in Sydney, Australia. Representatives
from Australia, Japan, New Zealand, and the United States attended the
meeting. Australia, as the secretariat of the subcommittee, 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
U.S. the document was circulated to the U.S. National Work Group (USNWG)
for comments. The comments received from the U.S. and Germany were
discussed at the TC17/SC8 meeting in Australia. The comments for the
most part were accepted. Additionally, TC17/SC8 agreed to the following
changes:

a.  The scope will be expanded to include wheat, barley, corn, soybeans
    and rice

b.  Maximum permissible errors (MPE) and Moisture Basis: Publication 14
    will be used to establish the maximum permissible errors for wheat,
    barley, corn and soybeans. China will provide information for
    tolerances on rice. Moisture basis will be determined by the
    national measurement authority.

c.  The section for sampling will be updated to address the U.S.
    comments.

d.  The technology for protein measurements will not be specific.

e.  The standard will incorporate appropriate sections of OIML D9

f.  The instrument monitoring process will be left up to the national
    measurement authority.

g.  The document will be updated so that the April 2004 Final Draft of
    the **International vocabulary of basic and general terms in
    metrology** (VIM) definitions are included.

h.  The reference method will be determined by the national measurement
    authority.

i.  The Recommendation on protein measuring instruments will be drafted
    as close as possible with the latest draft of OIML R59.

j.  The document will include susceptibility to dust.

k.  Decision to test non-indirect measuring devices will be at the
    discretion of the national measurement authority.

**Discussion:** A revised draft incorporating the changes agreed upon at
the Sydney meeting was distributed with the Agenda for the Sector\'s
August 2004 meeting. Australia, the Secretariat of TC17/SC8, used
portions of the NIR Grain Analyzer Chapter of Publication 14 in this
draft outline recommendation. As of the Sector meeting, Diane Lee, NIST
WMD reported that comments had been received only from Randy Burns,
Arkansas Bureau of Standards. Randy\'s comments were mostly editorial in
nature. Dr. Charles Hurburgh, Iowa State University, mentioned that
**NIR 2005,** the 12^th^ International Conference on Near Infrared
Spectroscopy, would be held April 10 - 15, 2005, in Auckland, New
Zealand. He suggested that this would be an ideal time for TC17/SC8 to
meet because all the recognized names in the field of Near Infrared
Spectroscopy would be present. Dr. Hurburgh offered the following
comments on the latest draft:

-   There should be explicit mathematical descriptions in addition to
    statements for many terms.

-   The MEPS in the table of tolerances are extremely tight for the
    United States where there is not variety release control and
    therefore much more variation in germplasm.

-   There are many places where the basis of determination (i.e., the
    number of samples used) is not stated. The background statistics are
    always based on some number of observations.

-   The draft defines a networked instrument as one that is linked,
    either electronically or manually under a quality system, to a
    certified measuring instrument and/or a whole grain certified
    reference material and/or the reference method of Annex A so that
    its performance may be monitored on a daily basis or according to a
    schedule set by the quality system administrator. I don't think the
    United States is ready to accept that a company with a certified
    quality management system is metrologically the same as if the
    instruments are actually electronically linked. This would be a huge
    policy change/modification for the UnitedSstates. I think it is the
    way to move, but not sure we are ready yet.

-   The draft also states that networked instruments subject to a
    quality control system may be adjusted within the range of MPES to
    improve the accuracy of the instrument. This would not be consistent
    with U.S. metrological practice.

-   The draft does not cover the case where calibrations have been
    derived on a moisture basis equal to Mref.

-   Only one unit is required for type evaluation. One unit is not
    sufficient to verify that production meets type, nor does it allow
    testing for calibration transfer methods.

Dr. Hurburgh will be sending a complete write-up of his comments with
detailed comments/suggestions to Diane Lee.

Because several of the members of TC17/SC8 are also members of TC17/SC1
(OIML R59 Moisture Meters For Cereal Grain and Oilseeds), which met in
Paris in September 20 - 21, 2004, it had been proposed that the next
meeting of TC17/SC8 to discuss the latest draft of the "Outline of a
Recommendation on Protein Measuring Instruments for Cereal Grain" be
held in Paris the day following the TC17/SC1 meeting. The TC17/SC8
meeting was not held following the TC17/SC1 meeting.

**2004 GMM/NIR Sector Meeting Attendees**

**Kansas City, MO - August 26 & 27**

+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **John W. Barber**    | **David James         | **Thomas E. Runyon**  |
|                       | Krejci**              |                       |
| J B Associates        |                       | Seedburo Equipment Co |
|                       | Grain Elevator &      |                       |
| 10349 Old Indian      | Processing Society    | 1022 W Jackson Blvd   |
| Trail                 |                       |                       |
|                       | 301 Fourth Avenue S   | Chicago, IL           |
| Glenarm, IL 62536     | PO Box 15026          | 60607-2990            |
|                       |                       |                       |
| (217)483-4232, FAX:   | Minneapolis, MN       | (312)738-3700, FAX:   |
|                       | 55415-0026            | (312)738-3544         |
| Email:                |                       |                       |
| jbarber@motion.net    | (612)339-4625, FAX:   | Email:                |
|                       | (612)339-4644         | trunyon@seedburo.com  |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       | Email:                |                       |
|                       | david@geaps.com       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **Cathleen Brenner**  | **G. Diane Lee**      | **Bob Sadler**        |
|                       |                       |                       |
| USDA GIPSA FGIS       | NIST                  | Dickey-john           |
|                       |                       | Corporation           |
| 10383 North           | Building 820, 100     |                       |
| Ambassador Drive      | Bureau Drive MS 2600  | 5200 Dickey-john Road |
|                       |                       |                       |
| Kansas City, MO       | Gaithersburg, MD      | Auburn, IL 62615      |
| 64153-1394            | 20899-2600            |                       |
|                       |                       | (217)438-2615, FAX:   |
| (816)891-0486, FAX:   | (301)975-4405, FAX:   | (217)438-6012         |
| (816)891-8070         | (301)926-0647 Email:  |                       |
|                       | diane.lee@nist.gov    | Email:                |
| Email:                |                       | bs                    |
| Cathle                |                       | adler@dickey-john.com |
| en.A.Brenner@usda.gov |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **Victor Gates**      | **Stephen Patoray**   | **Cheryl A. Tew**     |
|                       |                       |                       |
| Shore Sales Company   | National Conf. on     | North Carolina        |
|                       | Weights & Measures    | Department of         |
| 1112 Enterprise Drive |                       | Agriculture           |
|                       | 1239 Carolina Drive   |                       |
| Rantoul, IL 61866     |                       | Consumer Services     |
|                       | Tryon, NC 28782       | Bldg.                 |
| (217)892-2544, FAX:   |                       |                       |
| (217)892-4281         | (828)859-6178, FAX:   | 1001 Mail Service     |
|                       | (828)859-6180         | Center                |
| Email:                |                       |                       |
| vgates_shore@msn.com  | Email:                | Raleigh, NC           |
|                       | spatoray@mgmtsol.com  | 27699-1050            |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       | (919)733-4411, FAX:   |
|                       |                       | 919-733-8804          |
|                       |                       |                       |
|                       |                       | Email:                |
|                       |                       | cheryl.tew@ncmail.net |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **Andrew Gell**       | **Richard Pierce**    |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| Foss North America    | USDA GIPSA Tech       |                       |
|                       | Services Division     |                       |
| 11 Edvac Drive, Unit  |                       |                       |
| 10                    | Inspection Systems    |                       |
|                       | Engineering Branch    |                       |
| Brampton, Ontario L6S |                       |                       |
| 5W5                   | 10383 North           |                       |
|                       | Ambassador Drive      |                       |
| CANADA                |                       |                       |
|                       | Kansas City, MO       |                       |
| (905)793-6440, FAX:   | 64153-1394            |                       |
| (905)793-6719         |                       |                       |
|                       | (816)891-0430, FAX:   |                       |
| Email:                | (816)891-8070         |                       |
| agell                 |                       |                       |
| @fossnorthamerica.com | Email:                |                       |
|                       | Rich                  |                       |
|                       | ard.O.Pierce@usda.gov |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **Charles R.          | **Cassie Eigenmann    |                       |
| Hurburgh, Jr.**       | Pierson**             |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| Iowa State University | DICKEY-john           |                       |
|                       | Corporation 5200      |                       |
| 1541 Food Science     | Dickey-john Road      |                       |
|                       | Auburn, IL 62615      |                       |
| Ames, IA 50011-1061   |                       |                       |
|                       | (217)438-2294, FAX:   |                       |
| (515)294-8629, FAX:   | (217)438-2635 Email:  |                       |
| (515)294-6383         | ceige                 |                       |
|                       | nmann@dickey-john.com |                       |
| Email:                |                       |                       |
| tatry@iastate.edu     |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
|                       |                       |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+
| **John Kennedy**      | **James Rampton**     |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| Perten Instruments    | USDA GIPSA FCIS       |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| 6444 South 6th Street | 10383 N. Ambassador   |                       |
| Road                  | Drive                 |                       |
|                       |                       |                       |
| Springfield, IL 62707 | Kansas City, MO       |                       |
|                       | 64153-1394            |                       |
| (217)585-9440, FAX:   |                       |                       |
| (217)585-9441         | (816)891-0450, FAX:   |                       |
|                       | (816)891-8070         |                       |
| Email:                |                       |                       |
| jkennedy@perten.com   | Email:                |                       |
|                       | Jam                   |                       |
|                       | es.H.Rampton@usda.gov |                       |
+-----------------------+-----------------------+-----------------------+

[]{#AppendixC .anchor}**Appendix C**

**National Type Evaluation Technical Committee**

**Measuring Sector Annual Meeting**

**October 21 - 22, 2004, Gulfport, Mississippi**

**Summary of Decisions**

[**National Type Evaluation Technical Committee** 1](#AppendixC)

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

[**Carry-over Items:** 3](#carry-over-items)

[2. On-Screen Display of G.S.1. Requirements for Software-Based Built-
for-Purpose Devices
3](#on-screen-display-of-g.s.1.-requirements-for-software-based-built-for-purpose-devices)

[3. Testing Required for an Electronic Indicator with a CC Interfaced
with a Measuring Element with a CC Not Previously Evaluated Together
7](#testing-required-for-an-electronic-indicator-with-a-cc-interfaced-with-a-measuring-element-with-a-cc-not-previously-evaluated-together)

[4. Tolerance for Product Depletion Test
9](#tolerance-for-product-depletion-test)

[5. Product Family Tables for MAG Meters
11](#product-family-tables-for-mag-meters)

[6. Acceptable Symbols or Wording to Identify Unit Price, Total Price,
and Quantity on a Retail Motor-Fuel Dispenser
12](#acceptable-symbols-or-wording-to-identify-unit-price-total-price-and-quantity-on-a-retail-motor-fuel-dispenser)

[**New Items:** 12](#new-items)

[7. Section E Meter Sizes to be Included on a Certificate of Conformance
12](#section-e-meter-sizes-to-be-included-on-a-certificate-of-conformance)

[8. Products to be covered on a Certificate of Conformance for a Meter
Tested with Gasoline and/or Diesel Fuel
13](#products-to-be-covered-on-a-certificate-of-conformance-for-a-meter-tested-with-gasoline-andor-diesel-fuel)

[9. NTEP Tolerances for Meters with Different Flow Rates when Using
Different Size Provers
15](#ntep-tolerances-for-meters-with-different-flow-rates-when-using-different-size-provers)

[10. Testing Required to Upgrade a RMFD from Audit Trail Category 2 to
Category 3
17](#testing-required-to-upgrade-a-rmfd-from-audit-trail-category-2-to-category-3)

[11. Specific Gravity Range to be Covered on a Certificate of
Conformance Based on Products Tested
20](#specific-gravity-range-to-be-covered-on-a-certificate-of-conformance-based-on-products-tested)

[12. Computer Jump on RMFD 20](#computer-jump-on-rmfd)

[13. Section D Product Family for Mass Flow Meters -- Specific Gravity
Range 0.1 Above and 0.1 Below Products Tested
21](#section-d-product-family-for-mass-flow-meters-specific-gravity-range-0.1-above-and-0.1-below-products-tested)

[14. Section D Product Family for Mass Flow Meters -- Multi-product
Applications
22](#section-d-product-family-for-mass-flow-meters-multi-product-applications)

[15. Next Meeting 24](#next-meeting)

[**Additional Items** 24](#additional-items)

[16. ECRs Approved for Dispensers from Multiple Manufacturers
24](#ecrs-approved-for-dispensers-from-multiple-manufacturers)

[17. Zero Set-back Interlocks on Vehicle-tank Meters
24](#zero-set-back-interlocks-on-vehicle-tank-meters)

[18. Wireless Communication Systems 25](#wireless-communication-systems)

[19. Display of Unit Price on Vehicle-Tank Meters
25](#display-of-unit-price-on-vehicle-tank-meters)

[20. Evaluations Using Simulated Input Devices
25](#evaluations-using-simulated-input-devices)

[21. Modifications to Pre-NTEP Certificates:
26](#modifications-to-pre-ntep-certificates)

**Details of All Items**

(In Order by Reference Key Number)

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

**Source:** NIST/WMD

**Background:** The 89^th^ National Conference on Weights and Measures
(NCWM) adopted the following items that will be reflected in the 2005
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 recommend changes to NCWM Publication 14.

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

> **A. S.2.2.1. Multiple Measuring Devices with a Single Provision for
> Sealing**
>
> **Background:** During its 2004 Annual Meeting, the NCWM agreed to add
> a new paragraph to NIST Handbook 44, Section 3.30. Liquid-Measuring
> Devices S.2.2.1. Multiple Measuring Elements with a Single Provision
> for Sealing as follows:
>
> ***[S.2.2.1. Multiple Measuring Elements with a Single Provision for
> Sealing. - A change to the adjustment of any measuring element shall
> be individually identified.]{.underline}***
>
> ***[\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 2005\]]{.underline}***
>
> **[Note: Examples of acceptable identification of a change to the
> adjustment of a measuring element include but are not limited
> to:]{.underline}**

(a) **[a broken, missing, or replaced physical seal on an individual
    measuring element,]{.underline}**

(b) **[a change in a calibration factor for each measuring
    element,]{.underline}**

(c) **[display of the date of or the number of days since the last
    calibration event for each measuring element or,]{.underline}**

(d) **[a counter indicating the number of calibration events per
    measuring element]{.underline}.**

> **Recommendation:** Add a new Code Reference S.2.2.1. to Section 9, of
> the Liquid-Measuring Devices Checklist and Test Procedures of NCWM
> Pulication14, Measuring Devices, 2004 edition as follows:
>
> **Code Reference: S.2.2.1. Multiple Measuring Devices with a Single
> Provision for Sealing**
>
> **[9.6 S.2.2.1. Multiple Measuring Elements with a Single Provision
> for Sealing. - A change to the adjustment of any measuring element
> shall be individually identified.]{.underline}**
>
> **[Note: Examples of acceptable identification of a change to the
> adjustment of a measuring element include but are not limited
> to:]{.underline}**
>
> **[(a) a broken, missing, or replaced physical seal on an individual
> measuring element,]{.underline}**

(b) **[a change in a calibration factor for each measuring
    element,]{.underline}**

(c) **[display of the date of or the number of days since the last
    calibration event for each measuring element or,]{.underline}**

(d) **[a counter indicating the number of calibration events per
    measuring element.]{.underline}**

> Renumber succeeding Section 9 paragraphs accordingly.
>
> **B. S.4.4.2. Location of Marking Information**
>
> **Background:** During its 2004 Annual Meeting, the NCWM agreed to
> amend Handbook 44 Section 3.30. Liquid-Measuring Devices paragraph
> S.4.4.2. Location of Marking Information as follows:
>
> ***S.4.4.2. Location of Marking Information; Retail Motor-Fuel
> Dispensers. -** The required marking information in the General Code,
> Paragraph G-S.1. shall appear as follows:*

(a) *~~Placement of this information shall not be on a portion of the
    device that can be readily removed or interchanged without the use
    of a tool separate from the device.~~*

> ***[shall be within 24 to 60 inches from the base of the
> dispenser;]{.underline}***
>
> *(b) ~~The information shall appear 24 to 60 inches from the base of
> the dispenser when placed on the outside of the device.~~*

***[may be internal and/or external provided the information is
permanent and easily read;]{.underline}***

(c) ***~~When placed behind an access door or panel the information
    shall appear 24 inches to 60 inches from the base of the dispenser
    in a readily legible position. The use of a dispenser key shall not
    be considered a tool separate from the device.~~***

> ***[shall be on a portion of the device that cannot be readily removed
> or interchanged]{.underline} [(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.]{.underline}***
>
> *\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 2003\]*
>
> (Added 2002) **[(Amended 2004)]{.underline}**
>
> **Recommendation:** Modify Section 11, paragraph 11.3. of the
> Liquid-Measuring Devices Checklist and Test Procedures of NCWM
> Pulication14, Measuring Devices, 2004 edition as follows:

  ------------- --------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- --
  Code                                                                                     
  Reference:                                                                               
  S.4.4.2.                                                                                 
  Location of                                                                              
  Marking                                                                                  
  Information                                                                              

  **11.3.**     **The required                                                             
                marking                                                                    
                information in                                                             
                the General                                                                
                Code, paragraph                                                            
                G-S.1. shall be                                                            
                located as                                                                 
                follows:**                                                                 

                **(a)**         **~~Placement of this information shall not be on a        
                                portion of the device that can readily removed or          
                                interchanged without the use of a tool separate from the   
                                device.~~ shall be within 24 to 60 inches from the base of 
                                the dispenser;**                                           

                **(b)**         **~~When placed on the outside to the device the           
                                information shall appear 24 to 60 inches from the base of  
                                the dispenser.~~ *may be internal and/or external provided 
                                the information is permanent and easily read;***           

                **(c)**         **~~When placed behind an access door or panel the         
                                information shall appear 24 inches to 60 inches from the   
                                base of the dispenser in a readily legible position. The   
                                use of a dispenser key shall not be considered a tool      
                                separate from the device.~~ shall be on a portion of the   
                                device that cannot be readily removed or interchanged      
                                (i.e., not on a service access panel).**                   

                ***Note: the                                                               
                use of a                                                                   
                dispenser key                                                              
                or tool to                                                                 
                access internal                                                            
                marking                                                                    
                information is                                                             
                permitted.***                                                              
  ------------- --------------- ---------------------------------------------------------- --

> **Decision**: The Sector reviewed, accepted, and recommends the NTEP
> Committee adopt the proposed changes to NCWM Publication 14.

# Carry-over Items:

# 2. On-Screen Display of G.S.1. Requirements for Software-Based Built-for-Purpose Devices

**Source:** Returned from NCWM S&T Committee

**Background:** At its 2003 Annual Meeting, the NCWM adopted a proposal
that provides alternate methods, other than physical marking, for
meeting some of the requirements of Handbook 44 G-S.1. for
"not-built-for-purpose" devices. At that meeting the NCWM S&T Committee
also reviewed an SMA proposal that provided similar alternate marking
methods for "built-for-purpose" devices. The S&T Committee concluded
that the proposal for "built-for-purpose" devices required further
review and development by the NTETC Technical Sectors and the regional
weights and measures associations.

Prior to the October 2003 NTETC Measuring Sector Meeting, the WMD NTETC
technical advisors developed an alternate proposal to modify G.S.1. and
add a Table G.S.1. that provided alternate methods other than physical
markings for meeting some of the requirements of G-S.1. for both
"not-built-for-purpose" and "built-for-purpose" devices.

At its 2003 meeting, the Measuring Sector agreed with the WMD proposal
in principle, but recommended some small changes to simplify the table.
The Sector agreed to forward the modified proposal for G-S.1. in tabular
format to the NCWM S&T Committee for consideration.

At the 2004 NCWM Annual Meeting during the open hearing, the SMA stated
that S&T Item 310-1, the proposal to modify G-S.1., should not go
forward for a vote because a ballot of the Weighing Sector on the
proposal failed to provide clear support for the item. A manufacturer
stated that the term \"microprocessor\" is not appropriate because their
devices contain numerous microprocessors. Another manufacturer stated
that the requirement for marking the current software version number
would place an unrealistic burden on their company. The Committee agreed
that sufficient opposition and questions were raised during the open
hearing to demonstrate the item is not sufficiently developed to be a
voting item at that meeting. The Committee agreed to make Item 310-1 an
information item to be returned to the Weighing and Measuring Sectors
for further development.

**Recommendation:** **G-S.1. Identification.** - WMD has revised
language in the 2004 S&T Agenda Item 310-1. Additions and changes to the
proposal to the 2004 S&T Agenda Item 310-1 are highlighted in [gray
text]{.mark}.

Add new General Code Terms and Definitions as follows:

> [**measuring device (general)** -- a device (instrument) intended to
> be used to make measurements, alone or in conjunction with
> supplementary devices. (VIM)]{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}
>
> [**measuring system (general)** - an instrument or group of
> instruments that serve to make measurements, alone or in conjunction
> with supplementary devices. (VIM)]{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}
>
> [**electronic devices** -- a device operating by the principles of
> electronics, which may consist of one or more subassemblies and
> perform a specific function(s). (ASTM)]{.mark}
>
> [or]{.mark}
>
> [**electronic measuring device** -- a measuring instrument intended to
> measure a quantity using electronic means and/or equipped with
> electronic devices. (D11)]{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}
>
> [**not-built-for-purpose device**. Any electronic peripheral or
> auxiliary device or element which was not originally manufactured with
> the intent that it be used as, or part of, a weighing or measuring
> device or system.]{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}
>
> [**metrological revision** -- a revision to a measuring instrument,
> device, or system that affects its metrological integrity (e.g.,
> physical modifications or modifications to embedded, programmable, or
> downloadable software).]{.mark}

Amend the definition of built-for-purpose device as follows:

> [**built-for-purpose device** -- any main[, peripheral, or
> auxiliary]{.underline} device or element which was manufactured with
> the intent that it be used as, or part of, a ~~weighing or~~ measuring
> device or system.]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

Amend General Code paragraph G-A.1. Commercial and Law Enforcement
Equipment as follows:

[]{.mark}

> [**G-A.1. Commercial and Law Enforcement Equipment.** - These
> specifications, toleran­ces, and other technical requirements apply as
> follows:]{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}
>
> [(a)]{.mark} [To commercial ~~weighing and~~ measuring [devices or
> systems]{.underline} ~~equipment~~; that is, to weights and measures
> ~~weighing~~ and measuring devices [or systems]{.underline}
> com­mercially used or employed in establishing the ~~size,~~ quantity,
> ~~extent, area,~~ or meas­urement of quantities, ~~things, produce, or
> articles for~~ distribution or consumption, purchased, offered, or
> submitted for sale, hire, or award, or in computing any basic charge
> or payment for services rendered on the basis of [quantity
> determination]{.underline} ~~weight or measure~~.]{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}
>
> [(b) To any accessory attached to or used in connection with a
> commercial ~~weighing or~~ measuring device when such accessory is so
> designed that its operation affects the accuracy of the
> device.]{.mark}
>
> []{.mark}
>
> [(c) To ~~[weighing and]{.underline}~~ measuring [devices or
> systems]{.underline} ~~equipment~~ in official use for the enforcement
> of law or for the collection of statistical information by government
> agencies.]{.mark}
>
> [(These requirements should be used as a guide by the weights and
> measures official when, upon request, courtesy examinations of
> noncom­mercial equipment are made.)]{.mark}

Amend General Code paragraph G-S.1. Identification as follows:

> **G-S.1. Identification. -** All equipment, except weights and
> separate parts necessary to the measurement process, but not having
> any metrological effect, shall be clearly marked **[in accordance with
> Table G-S.1]{.underline}.** for the purposes of identification, with
> the following information:
>
> \(a\) the name, initials, or trademark of the manufacturer or
> distributor;
>
> \(b\) a model designation that positively identifies the
> pattern[,]{.underline} ~~or~~ design[[, or metrological
> revision]{.underline}]{.mark} of the device;
>
> *(c)* *the model designation shall be prefaced by the term \"Model,\"
> \"Type,\" or \"Pattern.\" These terms may be followed by the term
> \"Number\" or an abbreviation of that word. The abbreviation for the
> word \"Number\" shall, as a minimum, begin with the letter \"N\"
> (e.g., No or No.). The abbreviation for the word "Model" shall be
> "Mod" or "Mod."*
>
> *\[Nonretroactive January 1, 2003\]*
>
> (Added 2000) (Amended 2001)
>
> *\[Note: Prefix lettering may be initial capitals, all capitals or all
> lower case.\]*
>
> *(d) except for equipment with no moving or electronic component parts
> and not-built-for-purpose, [~~software-based~~
> [electronic]{.underline}]{.mark} devices, a nonrepetitive serial
> number;*
>
> *\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 1968\]*
>
> [~~(e) for **not-built-for purpose,
> software-[microprocessor]{.underline}**[-]{.underline}based devices
> the current software version designation **[or revision
> number]{.underline}**;~~]{.mark}
>
> [~~(Added 2003)~~]{.mark}
>
> *([e]{.underline}~~f~~) the serial number shall be prefaced by words,
> an abbreviation, or a symbol, that clearly identifies the number as
> the required serial number; and*
>
> *\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 1986\]*
>
> *([f]{.underline}~~g~~) the serial number shall be prefaced by the
> words \"Serial Number\" or an abbreviation of that term. Abbreviations
> for the word \"Serial\" shall, as a minimum, begin with the letter
> \"S,\" and abbreviations for the word \"Number\" shall, as a minimum,
> begin with the letter \"N\" (e.g., S/N, SN, Ser. No, and S No.).*
>
> *\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 2001\]*
>
> *([g]{.underline}~~h~~) **[~~F~~]{.mark}[f]{.underline}or** devices
> that have an NTEP Certificate of Conformance (CC), the CC Number or a
> corresponding CC addendum number **~~shall be~~** prefaced by the
> terms \"NTEP CC,\" \"CC,\" or \"Approval.\" These terms may be
> followed by the term \"Number\" or an abbreviation of that word. The
> abbreviation for the word \"Number\" shall, as a minimum, begin with
> the letter \"N\" (e.g., No or No.).*
>
> *\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 2003\]*
>
> The required information shall be so located that it is readily
> observable without the necessity of the disassembly of a part
> requiring the use of any means separate from the device.
>
> (Amended 1985, 1991, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2003)

Delete General Code paragraph G-S.1.1. Location of Marking Information
for Not-Built-for-Purpose, Software-Based Devices and renumber G-S.1.2.
Remanufactured Devices and Remanufactured Main Elements as follows:

> G-S.1.1. Location of Marking Information for Not-Built-for-Purpose,
> Software-Based Devices. - For not-built-for-purpose, software-based
> devices, the following shall apply:
>
> ***~~(a) the manufacturer or distributor and the model designation
> shall be continuously displayed or marked on the device (see note
> below), or~~***
>
> ***~~(b) the Certificate of Conformance (CC) Number shall be
> continuously displayed or marked on the device (see note below),
> or~~***
>
> ***~~(c) all required information in G-S.1. Identification. (a), (b),
> (c), (e), and (h) shall be continuously displayed. Alternatively, a
> clearly identified "view only" System Identification, G-S.1.
> Identification, or Weights and Measures Identification shall be
> accessible through the "Help" menu. Required information includes that
> information necessary to identify that the software in the device is
> the same type that was evaluated.~~***
>
> ***~~Note: Clear instructions for accessing the remaining required
> G-S.1. information shall be listed on the CC. Required information
> includes that information necessary to identify that the software in
> the device is the same type that was evaluated.~~***
>
> ***~~\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 2004\]~~***
>
> **~~(Added 2003)~~**
>
> ***G‑S.1.1~~2~~. Remanufactured Devices and Remanufactured Main
> Elements. -** All remanufactured devices and remanufactured main
> elements shall be clearly and permanently marked for the purposes of
> identification with the following information:*
>
> *(a) the name, initials, or trademark of the last remanufacturer or
> distributor;*
>
> *(b) the remanufacturer\'s or distributor\'s model designation if
> different than the original model designation.*
>
> *\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 2002\]*
>
> (Added 2001)
>
> **Note:** Definitions for "manufactured device," "repaired device,"
> and "repaired element" are also included (along with definitions for
> "remanufactured device" and "remanufactured element") in Appendix D,
> Definitions.

Add new Table G-S.1. Identification as follows:

+----+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------+
| ** |                      |                      |                 |
| [T |                      |                      |                 |
| ab |                      |                      |                 |
| le |                      |                      |                 |
| G- |                      |                      |                 |
| S. |                      |                      |                 |
| 1. |                      |                      |                 |
| I  |                      |                      |                 |
| de |                      |                      |                 |
| nt |                      |                      |                 |
| if |                      |                      |                 |
| ic |                      |                      |                 |
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| io |                      |                      |                 |
| n] |                      |                      |                 |
| {. |                      |                      |                 |
| un |                      |                      |                 |
| de |                      |                      |                 |
| rl |                      |                      |                 |
| in |                      |                      |                 |
| e} |                      |                      |                 |
| ** |                      |                      |                 |
+====+======================+======================+=================+
|    |                      | **[Built-for-Pu      | **[Not-Bu       |
|    |                      | rpose]{.underline}** | ilt-for-Purpose |
|    |                      |                      | ]{.underline}** |
|    |                      | **[Instruments,      |                 |
|    |                      | Elements, or         | **[[Devices or  |
|    |                      | Sy                   | E               |
|    |                      | stems]{.underline}** | lements]{.under |
|    |                      |                      | line}]{.mark}** |
+----+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------+
| ** |                      | **[M]{.underline}**  | **[D^2^         |
| [N |                      |                      | ]{.underline}** |
| am |                      |                      |                 |
| e, |                      |                      |                 |
| i  |                      |                      |                 |
| ni |                      |                      |                 |
| ti |                      |                      |                 |
| al |                      |                      |                 |
| s, |                      |                      |                 |
| or |                      |                      |                 |
| t  |                      |                      |                 |
| ra |                      |                      |                 |
| de |                      |                      |                 |
| ma |                      |                      |                 |
| rk |                      |                      |                 |
| of |                      |                      |                 |
| t  |                      |                      |                 |
| he |                      |                      |                 |
| ma |                      |                      |                 |
| nu |                      |                      |                 |
| fa |                      |                      |                 |
| ct |                      |                      |                 |
| ur |                      |                      |                 |
| er |                      |                      |                 |
| or |                      |                      |                 |
| di |                      |                      |                 |
| st |                      |                      |                 |
| ri |                      |                      |                 |
| bu |                      |                      |                 |
| to |                      |                      |                 |
| r] |                      |                      |                 |
| {. |                      |                      |                 |
| un |                      |                      |                 |
| de |                      |                      |                 |
| rl |                      |                      |                 |
| in |                      |                      |                 |
| e} |                      |                      |                 |
| ** |                      |                      |                 |
+----+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------+
| ** |                      | **                   | **[D^2^         |
| [M |                      | [M^1^]{.underline}** | ]{.underline}** |
| od |                      |                      |                 |
| el |                      |                      |                 |
| de |                      |                      |                 |
| si |                      |                      |                 |
| gn |                      |                      |                 |
| at |                      |                      |                 |
| io |                      |                      |                 |
| n] |                      |                      |                 |
| {. |                      |                      |                 |
| un |                      |                      |                 |
| de |                      |                      |                 |
| rl |                      |                      |                 |
| in |                      |                      |                 |
| e} |                      |                      |                 |
| ** |                      |                      |                 |
+----+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------+
| *  |                      | **[M^1^ or           |                 |
| *[ |                      | D]{.underline}**     |                 |
| Sp |                      |                      |                 |
| ec |                      |                      |                 |
| if |                      |                      |                 |
| ic |                      |                      |                 |
| m  |                      |                      |                 |
| od |                      |                      |                 |
| el |                      |                      |                 |
| de |                      |                      |                 |
| si |                      |                      |                 |
| gn |                      |                      |                 |
| at |                      |                      |                 |
| io |                      |                      |                 |
| n] |                      |                      |                 |
| {. |                      |                      |                 |
| un |                      |                      |                 |
| de |                      |                      |                 |
| rl |                      |                      |                 |
| in |                      |                      |                 |
| e} |                      |                      |                 |
| ** |                      |                      |                 |
+----+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------+
| *  |                      | **[M]{.underline}**  | **[Not          |
| *[ |                      |                      | required        |
| Se |                      |                      | ]{.underline}** |
| ri |                      |                      |                 |
| al |                      |                      |                 |
| n  |                      |                      |                 |
| um |                      |                      |                 |
| be |                      |                      |                 |
| r] |                      |                      |                 |
| {. |                      |                      |                 |
| un |                      |                      |                 |
| de |                      |                      |                 |
| rl |                      |                      |                 |
| in |                      |                      |                 |
| e} |                      |                      |                 |
| ** |                      |                      |                 |
+----+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------+
| ** |                      | **[M or              | **[D            |
| [[ |                      | D]{.underline}**     | ]{.underline}** |
| Me |                      |                      |                 |
| tr |                      |                      |                 |
| ol |                      |                      |                 |
| og |                      |                      |                 |
| ic |                      |                      |                 |
| al |                      |                      |                 |
| re |                      |                      |                 |
| vi |                      |                      |                 |
| si |                      |                      |                 |
| on |                      |                      |                 |
| d  |                      |                      |                 |
| es |                      |                      |                 |
| ig |                      |                      |                 |
| na |                      |                      |                 |
| ti |                      |                      |                 |
| on |                      |                      |                 |
| ^3 |                      |                      |                 |
| ^] |                      |                      |                 |
| {. |                      |                      |                 |
| un |                      |                      |                 |
| de |                      |                      |                 |
| rl |                      |                      |                 |
| in |                      |                      |                 |
| e} |                      |                      |                 |
| ]{ |                      |                      |                 |
| .m |                      |                      |                 |
| ar |                      |                      |                 |
| k} |                      |                      |                 |
| ** |                      |                      |                 |
+----+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------+
| ** |                      | **[M or              | **[D^2^         |
| [C |                      | D]{.underline}**     | ]{.underline}** |
| er |                      |                      |                 |
| ti |                      |                      |                 |
| fi |                      |                      |                 |
| ca |                      |                      |                 |
| te |                      |                      |                 |
| of |                      |                      |                 |
| C  |                      |                      |                 |
| on |                      |                      |                 |
| fo |                      |                      |                 |
| rm |                      |                      |                 |
| an |                      |                      |                 |
| ce |                      |                      |                 |
| (C |                      |                      |                 |
| C) |                      |                      |                 |
| n  |                      |                      |                 |
| um |                      |                      |                 |
| be |                      |                      |                 |
| r] |                      |                      |                 |
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| in |                      |                      |                 |
| e} |                      |                      |                 |
| ** |                      |                      |                 |
+----+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------+
| ** | **[Physically and    |                      |                 |
| [M | permanently          |                      |                 |
| :] | m                    |                      |                 |
| {. | arked]{.underline}** |                      |                 |
| un |                      |                      |                 |
| de |                      |                      |                 |
| rl |                      |                      |                 |
| in |                      |                      |                 |
| e} |                      |                      |                 |
| ** |                      |                      |                 |
+----+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------+
| ** | ***[Either: (1)      |                      |                 |
| [D | displayed by         |                      |                 |
| :] | accessing a clearly  |                      |                 |
| {. | identified \"view    |                      |                 |
| un | only\" System        |                      |                 |
| de | Identification,      |                      |                 |
| rl | G-S.1.               |                      |                 |
| in | Identification, or   |                      |                 |
| e} | Weights and Measures |                      |                 |
| ** | Identification       |                      |                 |
|    | accessible through   |                      |                 |
|    | the "Help" menu.     |                      |                 |
|    | Required information |                      |                 |
|    | includes that        |                      |                 |
|    | information          |                      |                 |
|    | necessary to         |                      |                 |
|    | identify that the    |                      |                 |
|    | software in the      |                      |                 |
|    | device is the same   |                      |                 |
|    | type that was        |                      |                 |
|    | evaluated, or (2)    |                      |                 |
|    | continuously         |                      |                 |
|    | displayed. Note: For |                      |                 |
|    | revision or software |                      |                 |
|    | version number,      |                      |                 |
|    | clear instructions   |                      |                 |
|    | for accessing this   |                      |                 |
|    | information shall be |                      |                 |
|    | listed on the CC in  |                      |                 |
|    | lieu of the "Help"   |                      |                 |
|    | menu. Required       |                      |                 |
|    | information includes |                      |                 |
|    | that information     |                      |                 |
|    | necessary to         |                      |                 |
|    | identify that the    |                      |                 |
|    | software in the      |                      |                 |
|    | device is the same   |                      |                 |
|    | or subsequent type   |                      |                 |
|    | that was             |                      |                 |
|    | evalua               |                      |                 |
|    | ted.]{.underline}*** |                      |                 |
|    |                      |                      |                 |
|    | ***[(Nonretroactive  |                      |                 |
|    | as of January        |                      |                 |
|    | 2                    |                      |                 |
|    | 004)]{.underline}*** |                      |                 |
+----+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------+
| *  | ***[As a minimum,    |                      |                 |
| *[ | the model            |                      |                 |
| No | designation          |                      |                 |
| te | (positively          |                      |                 |
| 1  | identifying the      |                      |                 |
| :] | pattern, design,     |                      |                 |
| {. | type, series,        |                      |                 |
| un | generic, or          |                      |                 |
| de | trademark            |                      |                 |
| rl | designation) must be |                      |                 |
| in | marked on the        |                      |                 |
| e} | device. If the model |                      |                 |
| ** | designation changes  |                      |                 |
|    | with differing       |                      |                 |
|    | parameters such as   |                      |                 |
|    | size, features,      |                      |                 |
|    | options, intended    |                      |                 |
|    | application, not     |                      |                 |
|    | Handbook 44          |                      |                 |
|    | compliant,           |                      |                 |
|    | construction, etc.,  |                      |                 |
|    | the specific model   |                      |                 |
|    | designation shall be |                      |                 |
|    | physically marked or |                      |                 |
|    | continuously         |                      |                 |
|    | displayed or be      |                      |                 |
|    | capable of being     |                      |                 |
|    | displa               |                      |                 |
|    | yed.]{.underline}*** |                      |                 |
|    |                      |                      |                 |
|    | ***[(Nonretroactive  |                      |                 |
|    | as of January        |                      |                 |
|    | 2                    |                      |                 |
|    | 00X)]{.underline}*** |                      |                 |
+----+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------+
| *  | ***[As a minimum,    |                      |                 |
| *[ | either the           |                      |                 |
| No | manufacturer or      |                      |                 |
| te | distributor and the  |                      |                 |
| 2  | model designation,   |                      |                 |
| :] | or the CC Number     |                      |                 |
| {. | shall be             |                      |                 |
| un | continuously         |                      |                 |
| de | displayed. Clear     |                      |                 |
| rl | instructions for     |                      |                 |
| in | accessing the        |                      |                 |
| e} | remaining required   |                      |                 |
| ** | G-S.1. information   |                      |                 |
|    | shall be listed on   |                      |                 |
|    | the CC, which may be |                      |                 |
|    | available as an      |                      |                 |
|    | unaltered copy of    |                      |                 |
|    | the CC printed by    |                      |                 |
|    | the device or        |                      |                 |
|    | through another      |                      |                 |
|    | on-site              |                      |                 |
|    | dev                  |                      |                 |
|    | ice.]{.underline}*** |                      |                 |
|    |                      |                      |                 |
|    | ***[(Nonretroactive  |                      |                 |
|    | as of January        |                      |                 |
|    | 2                    |                      |                 |
|    | 00X)]{.underline}*** |                      |                 |
+----+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------+
| ** | ***[Metrological     |                      |                 |
| [[ | revision designation |                      |                 |
| No | may include hardware |                      |                 |
| te | or software revision |                      |                 |
| 3  | (                    |                      |                 |
| :] | version).]{.mark}*** |                      |                 |
| {. |                      |                      |                 |
| un |                      |                      |                 |
| de |                      |                      |                 |
| rl |                      |                      |                 |
| in |                      |                      |                 |
| e} |                      |                      |                 |
| ]{ |                      |                      |                 |
| .m |                      |                      |                 |
| ar |                      |                      |                 |
| k} |                      |                      |                 |
| ** |                      |                      |                 |
+----+----------------------+----------------------+-----------------+

**Decision:** The Sector discussed the amended WMD proposal and the
recommendations of the 2004 Weighing Sector and agreed to forward a
recommendation the NCWM S&T Committee that Item 310-1 be withdrawn from
the 2005 S&T Agenda.

# 3. Testing Required for an Electronic Indicator with a CC Interfaced with a Measuring Element with a CC Not Previously Evaluated Together

**Source:** Returned from NCWM S&T Committee

**Background:** Prior to the October 2003 Measuring Sector Meeting, a
work group submitted a proposal to add a new paragraph N.X. to Handbook
44 Sections 3.30., 3.31., 3.32., and 3.37. and an alternate proposal to
add a new Section T. to Publication 14, for consideration. The work
group proposed a new section 44 to be added to the Liquid-Measuring
Devices Checklist and Test Procedures of Publication 14, 2003 Edition.

At its 2003 meeting, the Measuring Sector agreed to forward the
following Proposal 1 for addition to Publication 14 to the NCWM NTEP
Committee for consideration, and the following Proposal 2 to the NCWM
S&T Committee for consideration. The Sector strongly believed that, for
the benefit of weights and measures officials, the proposed test notes
for determining the compatibility of the various components of a
weighing of measuring system need to be added to the General Code
Section of Handbook 44.

**Proposal 1.** Add a new section "T" to Publication 14 to guide NTEP
Inspectors as to when additional testing is necessary to determine
compatibility between components as follows:

> **Testing Required to Interface Components with Individual CC's that
> were Not Previously Tested Together.**
>
> **Additional testing by an NTEP Participating Laboratory is not
> required if an electronic indicator is interfaced to a measuring
> element provided all of the following are true:**

a.  **the communication means for the input to the electronic indicator
    (pulse, frequency, serial, etc.) has been previously tested with a
    measuring element listed on a CC;**

b.  **the communication means for the output of the measuring element
    (pulse, frequency, serial, etc.) has been previously tested with an
    electronic indicator listed on a CC;**

c.  **the communication means to be used for the electronic indicator
    input is the same as the communication means to be used for the
    measuring element output (pulse-pulse, frequency-frequency,
    serial-serial, etc.) and both devices are being used within the
    current parameters listed on their respective CCs;**

d.  **the devices are communicating with each other and the system in
    which they are installed can be accurately calibrated; and**

e.  **if required, Handbook 44 compliant tickets can be printed.**

> **Note: NTEP may require initial or complete evaluation of new
> technologies or applications.**

Add additional checklist section 44 (Page LMD XX) to Publication 14 as
follows:

44. **Additional Checklist and Test Procedures for Interfacing
    Components**

> **When examining the interface between electronic indicator and a
> measuring element, the following must be considered:**

  ---------- --------------------------------------------------- --------- --------
  **44.1**   **Does the electronic indicator have a CC?**        **Yes**   **No**

  **44.2**   **Is the electronic indicator being used within the **Yes**   **No**
             application limits of the CC?**                               

  **44.3**   **Does the measuring element have a CC?**           **Yes**   **No**

  **44.4**   **Is the measuring element being used within the    **Yes**   **No**
             application limits of the CC?**                               

  **44.5**   **Can the system in which both devices are          **Yes**   **No**
             installed be accurately calibrated?**                         

  **44.6**   **Can a ticket (if required) be properly printed?** **Yes**   **No**

  **44.7**   **Are interfaces, other than mechanical or pulse    **Yes**   **No**
             interfaces (e.g., 4-20 mA or frequency interfaces),           
             being used as defined by the appropriate CC?**                
  ---------- --------------------------------------------------- --------- --------

**Proposal 2.** Add a new paragraph G-N.3. Compatibility of Indicators
and Weighing or Measuring Elements to Handbook 44 to clarify what
requirements must be met to interface an indicating element and a
weighing or measuring element when each element has its own CC listing
compatible communication specifications, but such elements have not been
previously evaluated together on a single NTEP CC.

> **G-N.3. Compatibility of Indicators and Weighing or Measuring
> Elements. -- To be considered compatible, the following conditions
> shall be met:**
>
> **(a) the communication means used for the input to the electronic
> indicator (analog, digital, pulse, frequency, serial, etc.) has been
> previously evaluated with a weighing or measuring element;**
>
> **(b) the communication means used for the output of the weighing or
> measuring element (analog, digital, pulse, frequency, serial, etc.)
> has been previously evaluated with an electronic indicator;**
>
> **(c) the communication means used for the electronic indicator input
> is the same as the communication means used for the weighing and
> measuring element output (analog-analog, digital-digital, pulse-pulse,
> frequency-frequency, serial-serial, etc.);**
>
> **(d) the elements are communicating with each other and the device or
> system into which they are installed can be accurately calibrated;
> and**

(e) **if required, Handbook 44 compliant tickets can be printed.**

At the 2004 NCWM Interim Meeting, the NTEP Committee approved the
addition of the information contained in Proposal 1 above to the 2004
Edition of Publication 14. The S&T Committee heard several comments
indicating that the proposal to add a new paragraph G-N.3. Compatibility
of Indicators and Weighing or Measuring Elements to Handbook 44 is not
sufficiently developed to move forward. One manufacturer stated that his
company manufactures measuring and indicating elements or components
that can be interfaced to provide a complete measuring system. He
believes this item needs to be in Handbook 44 for the use of the field
official and that the proposal as written provides at least some
guidance on compatibility of components. The Committee agreed that the
item is not sufficiently developed to move forward. The Committee
decided to withdraw the proposal from the S&T Committee agenda until it
is further developed and resubmitted by the NTETC Weighing and Measuring
Sectors.

**Recommendation:** The Sector needs to determine if it wants to
continue to develop language to be added to Handbook 44 or if the
information added to Publication 14 is sufficient to address the
original concerns of manufacturers regarding when additional testing is
necessary to determine compatibility between components.

**Decision:** The members generally agreed that the language added to
Publication 14 last year was sufficient to address the original concerns
of manufacturers regarding when additional testing is necessary to
determine compatibility between components. The Sector did not propose
any new language for Handbook 44 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.

# 4. Tolerance for Product Depletion Test 

**Source/Background:** At its October 2003 meeting, the Sector agreed to
forward the following proposal to the NCWM S&T Committee for
consideration.

> N.4.2. Special Tests (Except Milk-Measuring Systems), N.4.5. Product
> Depletion Test, and T.5. Product Depletion Test
>
> **N.4.2. Special Tests (Except Milk-Measuring Systems). -** "Special"
> tests shall be made to develop the operating characteristics of a
> measuring system and any special elements and accessories attached to
> or associated with the device. Any test except as set forth in
> N.4.4.1. **[or N.4.5.]{.underline}** shall be considered a special
> test. Special tests of a measuring system shall be made ~~as
> follows:~~
>
> ~~**(a**)~~ **~~A~~**at a minimum discharge rate of 20 % of the marked
> maximum discharge rate or at the minimum discharge rate marked on the
> device, whichever is less.
>
> **~~(b) To develop operating characteristics of the measuring system
> during a split compartment delivery.~~**

**N.4.5. Product Depletion Test. - The effectiveness of the vapor
eliminator shall be tested by depleting the product supply and
continuing until the lack of fluid causes the meter indication to stop
completely for at least 10 seconds. If the meter indication fails to
stop completely for at least 10 seconds, continue to operate the system
for 3 minutes. The test shall be completed by switching to another
compartment with sufficient product on a multi-compartment vehicle, or
by adding sufficient product to a single-compartment vehicle. When
adding product to a single-compartment vehicle, allow appropriate time
for any entrapped vapor to disperse before continuing the test.**

> **[(Added 200X)]{.underline}**
>
> **[T.5. Product Depletion Test. - The difference in the delivered
> volumes for the normal test and the product depletion test shall not
> exceed the tolerance shown in Table T.5., and all test results shall
> be within applicable tolerances.]{.underline}**

  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------
  **[Table T.5. Tolerances For        
  Vehicle Tank Meters On Product      
  Depletion Tests, Except Milk        
  Meters]{.underline}**               

  **[Manufacturer's rated capacity    **[Maintenance and acceptance
  (Maximum gpm)]{.underline}**        tolerances]{.underline}**

  **[Up to 125]{.underline}**         **[125 in^3^]{.underline}**

  **[126 to 250]{.underline}**        **[200 in^3^]{.underline}**

  **[251 to 500]{.underline}**        **[300 in^3^]{.underline}**

  **[501 to 750]{.underline}**        **[400 in^3^]{.underline}**

  **[Over 751]{.underline}**          **[600 in^3^]{.underline}**
  ----------------------------------- -----------------------------------

At the 2004 NCWM Interim Meeting, the Meter Manufacturers Association
(MMA) voiced support for the intent of the alternative proposal
submitted by the NTETC Measuring Sector provided T.4. is modified by
removing the words "and all test results shall be within applicable
tolerances." A Maryland Weights and Measures official noted that the
proposal if modified as the MMA recommends provides a substantial change
in tolerance; however, Maryland is in favor of the concept because the
tolerance for a given meter is not linked to the size of the prover used
for testing. A New York official stated that a product depletion test
should be viewed as the test of a "disturbance," similar to a test for
radio frequency interference (RFI) on a scale. New York preferred a
tolerance expressed as a flat percentage and suggested a tolerance of
0.5 % of the meter's marked maximum flow rate over the step tolerances
in the proposed Table T.5. A representative from Measurement Canada
indicated there is an opportunity for the United States and Canada to
harmonize the requirement for a product depletion test. Canada is
currently using a tolerance of 0.25 % of the meter's marked maximum flow
rate applied to the product depletion test results; however, Measurement
Canada is still conducting a study to determine if the 0.25 % tolerance
is appropriate. The Committee agreed that Item 331-2 should remain an
information item and be returned to the NTETC Measuring Sector for
review and further development at its fall 2004 meeting.

**Recommendation:** Will Wothlie (Maryland NTEP Laboratory) and Dick
Suiter (NIST) have developed a new proposal for consideration by the
Sector. The amended proposal will harmonize Handbook 44 tolerances for
product depletion tests with the Measurement Canada tolerances. The
Sector was asked to review the following proposal and if the members
agreed forward it to the NCWM S&T Committee for consideration.

> **N.4.2. Special Tests (Except Milk-Measuring Systems). -** "Special"
> tests shall be made to develop the operating characteristics of a
> measuring system and any special elements and accessories attached to
> or associated with the device. Any test except as set forth in N4.4.1.
> **[or N.4.5.]{.underline}** shall be considered a special test.
> Special tests of a measuring system shall be made as follows:
>
> ~~**(a**) **A**~~at a minimum discharge rate of 20 % of the marked
> maximum discharge rate or at the minimum discharge rate marked on the
> device whichever is less;
>
> **~~(b) To develop operating characteristics of the measuring system
> during a split compartment delivery.~~**

**N.4.5. Product Depletion Test. -** The effectiveness of the vapor
eliminator shall be tested by depleting the product supply and
continuing until the lack of fluid causes the meter indication to stop
completely for at least 10 seconds. If the meter indication fails to
stop completely for at least 10 seconds, continue to operate the system
for 3 minutes. The test shall be completed by switching to another
compartment with sufficient product on a multi-compartment vehicle, or
by adding sufficient product to a single compartment vehicle. When
adding product to a single compartment vehicle, allow appropriate time
for any entrapped vapor to disperse before continuing the test.

> **[(Added 200X)]{.underline}**
>
> **[T.5. Product Depletion Test. - The difference in the delivered
> volumes for the normal test and the product depletion test shall not
> exceed the tolerance shown in Table T.5.]{.underline}**

+------------------------------------+---------------------------------+
| **[Table T.5. Tolerances For       |                                 |
| Vehicle Tank Meters]{.underline}** |                                 |
|                                    |                                 |
| **[On Product Depletion Tests,     |                                 |
| Except Milk Meters]{.underline}**  |                                 |
+------------------------------------+---------------------------------+
| **[Meter size]{.underline}**       | **[Maintenance and acceptance   |
|                                    | tolerances]{.underline}**       |
+------------------------------------+---------------------------------+
| **[Up to but not including 75 mm ( | **[2.25 liters ( 137 in^3^      |
| 3.0 inches )]{.underline}**        | )^1^]{.underline}**             |
+------------------------------------+---------------------------------+
| **[75 mm ( 3.0 inches ) or         | **[3.75 liters ( 229 in^3^      |
| larger]{.underline}**              | )^2^]{.underline}**             |
+------------------------------------+---------------------------------+
| **[^1^ Based on a test volume of   |                                 |
| approximately 900 liters ( 238 gal |                                 |
| )]{.underline}**                   |                                 |
|                                    |                                 |
| **[^2^Based on a test volume of    |                                 |
| approximately 1500 liters ( 396    |                                 |
| gal )]{.underline}**               |                                 |
+------------------------------------+---------------------------------+

Example: "+ 25 cu in" error normal test, + or -- 137 cu in, for product
depletion total error; + 162 cu in or 

­-- 112 cu in.

*Note: The result of the product depletion test may fall outside of the
applicable test tolerance.*

**Decision:** The Sector agreed to forward the proposal to the NCWM and
Southern Weights and Measures Association S&T Committees for
consideration, with the addition of an example and a note stating that
the result of the product depletion test may fall outside of applicable
tolerance as shown above.

# 5. Product Family Tables for MAG Meters 

**Source:** Liquid Controls LLC

**Background/ Discussion:** At the 2002 Sector Meeting, a working group
was formed to address the issue of product family criteria. The Sector
will consider the recommendations of the work group.

Prior to the 2003 Sector Meeting the technical advisor was informed that
this work group was not ready to present a recommendation; however, the
work group requested that the item remain on the agenda for further
development.

At the 2003 Sector Meeting, the Sector agreed that an expanded work
group should be formed to develop family product tables for Mag Meters,
Ultrasonic Meters, and Turbine Meters for consideration by the Sector at
its next meeting. The members of the new work group are: Charlene
Numrych (Liquid Controls), Chair; Richard Miller (FMC); Joe Buxton
(Daniel Measurement & Control); and Randy Byrtus (Measurement Canada).
Charlene volunteered to contact other manufacturers to invite them to
participate in the work group.

The work group formed at the 2003 Sector Meeting identified four turbine
meter manufacturers that could provide data on a variety of products
measured using this type of meter. Only one mag meter manufacturer of
three manufacturers identified has a certificate for products other than
milk. No information has been gathered regarding manufacturers of
ultrasonic meters. The work group does not have a proposal to present at
this time, but plans to continue its work. A new Chair is needed for the
work group because Charlene Numrych (Liquid Controls) is no longer
available to perform that function.

**Decision:** The Sector agreed that a work group to develop a family
products table limited to only turbine meters should be formed. The
members of the new work group are: Joe Buxton (Daniel Measurement &
Control), Chair; Ray Kalivoda (FMC); Joseph Beyer (Liquid Controls);
Gary Castro (California NTEP); and Christian Lachance (Measurement
Canada).

The Sector also agreed to form a separate work group to develop a family
products table for mag meters. The members of the Mag Meter work group
are: Joseph Beyer (Liquid Controls), Chair; Wade Matar
(Invensys/Foxboro); Christian Lachance (Measurement Canada); and Michael
Keilty (Endress+Hauser).

# 6. 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. The Sector will consider the recommendations of that work group.

No input has been received from the work group assigned to develop this
issue following the 2002 Sector Meeting. If the Sector agrees, this item
will be dropped from the agenda until a proposal is submitted for
consideration.

**Decision:** The Sector agreed the work group should be disbanded and
the NTEP Laboratories should develop a list of acceptable symbols at the
next laboratory meeting. The Sector will review and consider the list of
symbols at its 2005 meeting.

# New Items:

# 

# 7. Section E Meter Sizes to be Included on a Certificate of Conformance

**Source:** NTEP Director and NIST/WMD

**Background:** Section E states that "based upon the test of a meter
(or meters) of only one size, meters one size larger and one size
smaller than the meter that is tested and meeting the following criteria
may be covered by the Certificate." In several cases Certificates of
Conformance have been issued for a family of meter sizes where one meter
size larger and/or one meter size smaller has been included above and/or
below the largest and smallest meters that were actually tested. In some
cases a manufacturer has asked to add an additional meter size to an
existing CC where the "one size smaller or larger" has already been
included and an additional larger or smaller meter, not on the existing
CC, was submitted for evaluation.

**Recommendation:** The Sector is asked to determine if the current
practice of adding additional sizes is acceptable and if Section E
should be amended to provide criteria for adding additional sizes to a
family of meter sizes based on meters tested.

**Decision:** The Sector agreed to forward the following amended Section
E to the NTEP Committee for consideration.

> E. Meter Sizes to be Included on a Certificate of Conformance
>
> ~~To cover a family of meters on a Certificate of Conformance, if
> there are more than three meter sizes in a family, the largest and
> smallest meters in the family shall be submitted for evaluation. It is
> suggested that these meters represent the meter with the lowest
> minimum rated flow and the meter with the highest rated flow rate.
> Depending upon the range between the largest and smallest meters,
> additional meters may be required to be submitted for testing.~~
>
> Based upon the test of a meter (or meters) ~~of only one size~~,
> meters ~~one~~ ~~size~~ larger and ~~one~~ ~~size~~ smaller than the
> meter(s) ~~that~~ ~~is~~ tested and meeting the following criteria may
> be covered by the Certificate:
>
> 1\. meter sizes with rated maximum flow rates of 50 % to 200 % of the
> rated maximum flow rate of the meter tested; and
>
> 2\. meter sizes with rated minimum flow rates of 50 % to 200 % of the
> rated minimum flow rate of the meter tested.
>
> The maximum flow rate achieved in an installation is considered to be
> 80 % of the maximum flow rate to be listed on the Certificate of
> Conformance.

# 8. Products to be covered on a Certificate of Conformance for a Meter Tested with Gasoline and/or Diesel Fuel

**Source: NTEP Laboratories**

**Background:** Several Certificates of Conformance have been issued
with a statement in the application section that states that the Retail
Motor-fuel Device (RFMD) is approved for dispensing all motor fuels
based on the testing of gasoline and diesel fuel. In many cases the
RMFDs have been used for dispensing blends of gasoline and oxygenates
such as ethanol, methanol, or MTBE with no problems. More recently RMFDs
have been used for blends of petroleum diesel fuel and vegetable oil
referred to as Biodiesel. The product family tables in Publication 14
have family categories and subgroups for refined petroleum products,
vegetable oils, and for alcohols; however, there is no family or
subgroup for blended products. Most gasoline ethanol blends (gasohol)
are a blend of approximately 90 % gasoline and 10 % ethanol. For
methanol blends and MTBE the percentage of oxygenate is typically less
than 5 %. Biodiesel is typically a blend of up to 20 % vegetable-based
oil with petroleum-based diesel fuel. However, there are
alcohol/gasoline blends available where the ratio is reversed, such as
E85 and M85 which are comprised of 85 % alcohol and 15 % gasoline. The
question from the laboratories is "at what point is a Certificate no
longer applicable to a blended product?"

The Sector was asked to provide guidelines on testing required for
adding products, such as alcohol blends up to 10 % or Biodiesel blends
up to 20 % to an existing certificate for a meter tested with gasoline
and/or diesel fuel. Additional subgroups for the product family tables
may be required to provide guidance as to when devices must be
reevaluated to include the higher ratios of blended alcohols or
vegetable oils.

**Decision:** The Sector agreed to forward the following amended product
family tables for positive displacement meters in NCWM Publication 14 to
the NTEP Committee for consideration.

> C. Product Families for Positive Displacement Meters

+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
| Product | P      | Typical Products^1^  | Vi      | Sp     | \%    |
|         | roduct |                      | scosity | ecific | Abr   |
| Family  |        |                      | (Cent   | Grav   | asive |
|         | Su     |                      | ipoise) | ity^2^ | S     |
|         | bgroup |                      |         |        | olids |
+=========+========+======================+=========+========+=======+
| **Fuel  | R      | Diesel Fuel,         | 0.3 to  | 0.68   | None  |
| Lub     | efined | Distillate^3^,       | 2500    | to 1.1 |       |
| ricant, |        | Gasoline^~~3~~\ 4^,  |         |        |       |
| Oil     | Pr     | Fuel Oil, Kerosene,  |         |        |       |
| P       | oducts | Light Oil, Spindle   |         |        |       |
| roducts |        | Oil, Lubricating     |         |        |       |
| and     |        | Oils, SAE Grades,    |         |        |       |
| Edible  |        | Bunker Oil, 6 Oil,   |         |        |       |
| Oil     |        | Crude Oil, Asphalt,  |         |        |       |
| Pro     |        | Vegetable Oil, etc.  |         |        |       |
| ducts** |        |                      |         |        |       |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
|         | Av     | AVgas, Jet A, Jet    | 0.4 to  | 0.68   | None  |
|         | iation | A-1, Jet B, JP4,     | 3.6     | to     |       |
|         | Fuels  | JP5, JP7, JP8, etc.  |         | 0.85   |       |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
|         | Veg    | Cooking Oils,        | 20 to   | 0.8 to | None  |
|         | etable | Sunflower Oil, Soy   | 300     | 1.0    |       |
|         | Oils   | Oil, Peanut Oil,     |         |        |       |
|         |        | Olive Oil, etc.      |         |        |       |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
| **Sol   | So     | Acetates, Acetone,   | 0.3 to  | 0.6 to | None  |
| vents** | lvents | Esters,              | 7       | 1.6    |       |
|         |        | Ethylacetate,        |         |        |       |
|         | G      | Hexane, MEK,         |         |        |       |
|         | eneral | Naphtha, Toluene,    |         |        |       |
|         |        | Xylene, etc.         |         |        |       |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
|         | So     | Carbon               | 0.3 to  | 0.6 to | None  |
|         | lvents | Tetra-Chloride,      | 7       | 1.6    |       |
|         |        | Methylene-Chloride,  |         |        |       |
|         | Chlor  | Perchloro-Ethylene,  |         |        |       |
|         | inated | Trichloro-Ethylene,  |         |        |       |
|         |        | etc.                 |         |        |       |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
| **      | Alc    | Ethanol, Methanol,   | 0.3 to  | 0.6 to | None  |
| Alcohol | ohols, | Butanol, Isopropyl,  | 7       | 1.6    |       |
| &       | Gl     | Isobutyl, Ethylene   |         |        |       |
| Gl      | ycols, | glycol, Propylene    |         |        |       |
| ycols** | &      | glycol, etc.         |         |        |       |
|         | Water  |                      |         |        |       |
|         | Mixes  |                      |         |        |       |
|         | T      |                      |         |        |       |
|         | hereof |                      |         |        |       |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
| **Li    | Fuels  | LPG,Propane, Butane, | 0.1 to  | 0.3 to | None  |
| quefied | and    | Ethane, Freon 11,    | 0.5     | 0.65   |       |
| Com     | Refrig | Freon 12, Freon 22,  |         |        |       |
| pressed | erants | etc.                 |         |        |       |
| Gases** |        |                      |         |        |       |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
|         | NH~3~  | Anhydrous Ammonia    | 0.1     | 0.56   | None  |
|         |        |                      |         | to     |       |
|         |        |                      |         | 0.68   |       |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
| **      | Water  | Tap Water,           | 1.0     | 1.0    | None  |
| Water** |        | Deionized,           |         |        |       |
|         |        | Demineralized,       |         |        |       |
|         |        | Potable              |         |        |       |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
| **Agric | Clear  |                      |         |        |       |
| ultural | Liquid |                      |         |        |       |
| Li      |        |                      |         |        |       |
| quids** |        |                      |         |        |       |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
|         | Ferti  | Nitrogen Solution;   | 10 to   | 1.0 to | None  |
|         | lizers | 28 %, 30 % or 32 %;  | 400     | 1.45   |       |
|         |        | 20 % Aqua-Ammonia;   |         |        |       |
|         |        | Urea; Ammonia        |         |        |       |
|         |        | Nitrate; N-P-K       |         |        |       |
|         |        | solutions; 10-34-0;  |         |        |       |
|         |        | 4-10-10; 9-18-9;     |         |        |       |
|         |        | etc.                 |         |        |       |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
|         | Crop   | Herbicides:          | 4 to    | 0.7 to | None  |
|         | Che    | Round-up, Touchdown, | 400     | 1.2    |       |
|         | micals | Banvel, Treflan,     |         |        |       |
|         |        | Paraquat, Prowl, etc |         |        |       |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
|         |        | Fungicides,          | 0.7 to  | 0.7 to | None  |
|         |        | Insecticides,        | 100     | 1.2    |       |
|         |        | Adjuvants, Fumigants |         |        |       |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
|         | Flo    | Dual, Bicep,         | 20 to   | 1 t    | Nil   |
|         | wables | Marksman,            | 900     | o1.2   | to    |
|         |        | Broadstrike,         |         |        | 3 %   |
|         |        | Doubleplay,          |         |        |       |
|         |        | Topnotch, Gaurdsman, |         |        |       |
|         |        | Harness, etc.        |         |        |       |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
|         | Crop   | Fungicides           |         |        |       |
|         | Che    |                      |         |        |       |
|         | micals |                      |         |        |       |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
|         |        | Micronutrients       |         |        |       |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
|         | Suspe  |                      |         |        |       |
|         | nsions |                      |         |        |       |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
|         | Ferti  | 3-10-30; 4-4-27,     | 20 to   | 1.0 to | Nil   |
|         | lizers | etc.                 | 900     | 1.6    | to    |
|         |        |                      |         |        | 4 %   |
+---------+--------+----------------------+---------+--------+-------+
|         | Liquid | Liquid Molasses;     | 10 to   | 1.2 to | Nil   |
|         | Feeds  | Molasses plus Phos   | 50 000  | 1.5    | to    |
|         |        | Acid and/or Urea;    |         |        | 4 %   |
|         |        | etc.                 |         |        |       |
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# 9. NTEP Tolerances for Meters with Different Flow Rates when Using Different Size Provers

**Source:** Maryland NTEP Laboratory

**Background:** During a recent 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.

LMD Code paragraph N.4.2.2 (b) states **"**Devices marked with a
flow-rate capacity of 100 L (25 gal) or more per minute, shall have a
\"special\" test performed at the slowest of the follow­ing rates: (1)
the minimum discharge rate marked on the device, or (2) the minimum
discharge rate at which the device will deliver when equipped with an
automatic dis­charge nozzle set at its slow­est setting." Is it
appropriate to operate the device below the marked minimum flow rate?

If a 10-gallon test measure is used, what is the appropriate tolerance
applicable? LMD Code paragraph Table T.2. stipulates that the special
test tolerance is 0.5 % or 11.55 cubic inches on a 10-gallon test draft;
however, there is a footnote that states that the applicable acceptance
tolerance when using a 10-gallon test draft is 5.5 cubic inches. 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?

General Code paragraph 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?

**Recommendation:** The Sector needs to determine what tolerances are
appropriate for NTEP evaluations. The Sector may also want to recommend
changes to Handbook 44 General Code G-T.1. and LMD Code paragraph
N.4.2.2. and Table T2 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}.**
>
> **N.4.2.2. Retail Motor-Fuel Devices.**
>
> \(a\) Devices with a flow-rate capacity less than 100 L (25 gal) per
> minute shall have a \"special\" test performed at the slower of the
> follow­ing rates:
>
> **(1) 19 L (5 gal) per minute, or**
>
> **(2) the minimum discharge rate marked on the device, or**
>
> **(3) the minimum discharge rate at which the device will deliver when
> equipped with an automatic discharge nozzle set at its slowest setting
> [provided it is not less than the marked minimum flow
> rate]{.underline}.**
>
> \(b\) Devices marked with a flow-rate capacity 100 L (25 gal) or more
> per minute shall have a \"special\" test performed at the slowest of
> the following rates:
>
> **(1) the minimum discharge rate marked on the device, or**

+-------+---------------------------------+--------+---------+--------+
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|       | over 115 L/min (30 gpm))\*\*,   |        |         |        |
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|       | than 50 °C, asphalt at or below |        |         |        |
|       | temperatures 50 °C, all other   |        |         |        |
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|       | (50 gal).**                     |        |         |        |
+-------+---------------------------------+--------+---------+--------+
| **0   | **Asphalt at temperatures       | **0.3  | **0.3   | **0.5  |
| .3A** | greater than 50 °C**            | %**    | %**     | %**    |
+-------+---------------------------------+--------+---------+--------+
| **0.  | **Petroleum products delivered  | **0.3  | **0.5   | **0    |
| 5\*** | from small-capacity (~~at~~     | %**    | %**     | .5 %** |
|       | [designed maximum flow rates    |        |         |        |
|       | of]{.underline} 4 L/min (1 gpm) |        |         |        |
|       | through 115 L/min (30 gpm))\*\* |        |         |        |
|       | motor-fuel devices,             |        |         |        |
|       | agri-chemical liquids, and all  |        |         |        |
|       | other applications not shown    |        |         |        |
|       | where the typical delivery is  |        |         |        |
|       | 200 L (50 gal).**               |        |         |        |
+-------+---------------------------------+--------+---------+--------+
| **    | **Petroleum products and other  | **0.75 | **1.0   | **1.   |
| 1.1** | normal liquids from devices     | %**    | %**     | 25 %** |
|       | with flow rates\*\* less than 1 |        |         |        |
|       | gpm and devices designed to     |        |         |        |
|       | deliver less than one gallon.** |        |         |        |
+-------+---------------------------------+--------+---------+--------+
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+-------+---------------------------------+--------+---------+--------+

(2) **the minimum discharge rate at which the device will deliver when
    equipped with an automatic dis­charge nozzle set at its slow­est
    setting [provided it is not less than the marked minimum flow
    rate]{.underline}.**

**Decision:** The Sector modified the recommendation as shown below and
agreed to forward it to the NCWM and Southern Weights and Measures
Association S&T Committees for consideration.

**Recommendation:** Modify Handbook 44 Section 1.10 paragraph G-T.1.
Acceptance Tolerances (e) and Section 3.30. paragraph N.4.2.2. Retail
Motor-Fuel Devices 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}.**
>
> **N.4.2.2. Retail Motor-Fuel Devices.**
>
> **(a) Devices with a flow-rate capacity less than
> ~~100~~ [115]{.underline} L (~~25~~ [30]{.underline} gal) per minute
> shall have a \"special\" test performed at the slower of the follow­ing
> rates:**
>
> **(1) 19 L (5 gal) per minute, or**
>
> **(2) the minimum discharge rate marked on the device, or**
>
> **(3) the minimum discharge rate at which the device will deliver when
> equipped with an automatic discharge nozzle set at its slowest setting
> [provided it is not less than the marked minimum flow
> rate]{.underline}.**
>
> **(b) Devices marked with a flow-rate capacity
> ~~100~~ [115]{.underline} L (~~25~~ [30]{.underline} gal) or more per
> minute shall have a \"special\" test performed at the slowest of the
> follow­ing rates:**
>
> **(1) the minimum discharge rate marked on the device, or**
>
> **(2) the minimum discharge rate at which the device will deliver when
> equipped with an automatic discharge nozzle set at its slow­est setting
> [provided it is not less than the marked minimum flow
> rate]{.underline}.**

# 10. Testing Required to Upgrade a RMFD from Audit Trail Category 2 to Category 3

**Source:** NTEP Director

**Background/Discussion:** Effective January 1, 2005, all devices with
remote configuration capability must comply with the sealing
requirements of Category 3. Several manufacturers have asked what level
of testing is required to upgrade their Certificate of Conformance for a
Category 2 device to cover a modification of their device to meet
Category 3 requirements.

The Sector was asked to discuss the subject and provide input to the
NTEP Committee regarding the amount of laboratory and/or field
evaluation required to upgrade an existing certificate for a Category 2
device to cover an upgrade to Category 3.

**Decision:** The Sector agreed CC holders for liquid measuring devices
with remote configuration capability that meet Category 2 sealing
requirements must submit their device(s) for evaluation to verify the
device meets Category 3 sealing requirements and have the CC upgraded.
The Sector agreed to forward the following amended NCWM Publication
Audit Trail Category Tables to the NTEP Committee for consideration.

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+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **Category 2 applies only to devices             | **~~Yes~~**    |
|   |   | manufactured prior to January 1, 2005. Devices   | **~~No~~**     |
|   |   | with remote configuration capability             | **~~N/A~~**    |
|   |   | manufactured after that date must meet the       |                |
|   |   | sealing requirements outlined in Category 3.     |                |
|   |   | Devices without remote configuration capability  |                |
|   |   | manufactured after that date will be required to |                |
|   |   | meet the minimum criteria outlined in Category   |                |
|   |   | 1.**                                             |                |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **~~The physical hardware enabling access for    | **~~Yes~~**    |
|   |   | remote communication must be on-site.~~**        | **~~No~~**     |
|   |   |                                                  | **~~N/A~~**    |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **~~The physical hardware must be sealable with  | **~~Yes~~**    |
|   |   | a security seal or~~**                           | **~~No~~**     |
|   |   |                                                  | **~~N/A~~**    |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **~~The device must be equipped with at least    | **~~Yes~~**    |
|   |   | two event counters: one for calibration,~~**     | **~~No~~**     |
|   |   |                                                  | **~~N/A~~**    |
|   |   | **~~the second for configuration parameters~~**  |                |
|   |   |                                                  |                |
|   |   | -   **~~calibration parameters event counter~~** |                |
|   |   |                                                  |                |
|   |   | -   **~~configuration parameters event           |                |
|   |   |     counter~~**                                  |                |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **~~Adequate provision must be made to apply a   | **~~Yes~~**    |
|   |   | physical seal without exposing electronics.~~**  | **~~No~~**     |
|   |   |                                                  | **~~N/A~~**    |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **~~Event counters are nonresettable and have a  | **~~Yes~~**    |
|   |   | capacity of at least 000 to 999.~~**             | **~~No~~**     |
|   |   |                                                  | **~~N/A~~**    |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **~~Event counters increment appropriately.~~**  | **~~Yes~~**    |
|   |   |                                                  | **~~No~~**     |
|   |   |                                                  | **~~N/A~~**    |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **~~Event counters may be located either:~~**    | **~~Yes~~**    |
|   |   |                                                  | **~~No~~**     |
|   |   | -   **~~at the individual measuring device       | **~~N/A~~**    |
|   |   |     or~~**                                       |                |
|   |   |                                                  |                |
|   |   | -   **~~at the system controller~~**             |                |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **~~If the counters are located at the system    | **~~Yes~~**    |
|   |   | controller rather than at the individual device, | **~~No~~**     |
|   |   | means must be provided to generate a hard copy   | **~~N/A~~**    |
|   |   | of the information through an on-site            |                |
|   |   | device.~~**                                      |                |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **~~An adequate number (see table below) of      | **~~Yes~~**    |
|   |   | event counters must be available to monitor the  | **~~No~~**     |
|   |   | calibration and configuration parameters of each | **~~N/A~~**    |
|   |   | individual device.~~**                           |                |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **~~The device must either:~~**                  | **~~Yes~~**    |
|   |   |                                                  | **~~No~~**     |
|   |   | -   **~~clearly indicate when it is in the       | **~~N/A~~**    |
|   |   |     remote configuration mode or~~**             |                |
|   |   |                                                  |                |
|   |   | -   **~~the device shall not operate while in    |                |
|   |   |     the remote configuration mode.~~**           |                |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **~~If capable of printing in the calibration    | **~~Yes~~**    |
|   |   | mode, it must print a message that it is in the  | **~~No~~**     |
|   |   | calibration mode.~~**                            | **~~N/A~~**    |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **~~The audit trail information must be capable  | **~~Yes~~**    |
|   |   | of being retained in memory for at least 30 days | **~~No~~**     |
|   |   | while the device is without power or must be     | **~~N/A~~**    |
|   |   | retained in nonvolatile memory.~~**              |                |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **~~The audit trail information must be readily  | **~~Yes~~**    |
|   |   | accessible and easily read.~~**                  | **~~No~~**     |
|   |   |                                                  | **~~N/A~~**    |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **~~Event counters located at the system         | **~~Yes~~**    |
|   |   | controller must be provided with a means to      | **~~No~~**     |
|   |   | generate a hard copy of the audit trail          | **~~N/A~~**    |
|   |   | information.~~**                                 |                |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
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+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **For devices manufactured after January 1,      | **Yes** **No** |
|   |   | 2001, the device must either:**                  | **N/A**        |
|   |   |                                                  |                |
|   |   | -   **clearly indicate when it is in the remote  |                |
|   |   |     configuration mode, or**                     |                |
|   |   |                                                  |                |
|   |   | -   **the device shall not operate while in the  |                |
|   |   |     remote configuration mode**                  |                |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **The device is equipped with an event logger**  | **Yes** **No** |
|   |   |                                                  | **N/A**        |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **The event logger automatically retains the     | **Yes** **No** |
|   |   | identification of the parameter changed, the     | **N/A**        |
|   |   | date and time of the change, and the new value   |                |
|   |   | of the parameter.**                              |                |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **Event counters are nonresettable and have a    | **Yes** **No** |
|   |   | capacity of at least 000 to 999.**               | **N/A**        |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **The system is designed to attach a printer,    | **Yes** **No** |
|   |   | which can print the contents of the audit        | **N/A**        |
|   |   | trail.**                                         |                |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **The audit trail information must be capable of | **Yes** **No** |
|   |   | being retained in memory for at least 30 days    | **N/A**        |
|   |   | while the device is without power or must be     |                |
|   |   | retained in nonvolatile memory.**                |                |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **The event logger must have a capacity to       | **Yes** **No** |
|   |   | retain records equal to ten times the number of  | **N/A**        |
|   |   | sealable parameters in the device, but not more  |                |
|   |   | than 1000 records are required.**                |                |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **The event logger drops the oldest event when   | **Yes** **No** |
|   |   | the memory capacity is full and a new entry is   | **N/A**        |
|   |   | saved.**                                         |                |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **Describe the method used to seal the device or |                |
|   |   | access the audit trail information.**            |                |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+
|   |   | **\[*NOTE: All devices with remote communication |                |
|   |   | that are manufactured after January 1, 2005,     |                |
|   |   | must meet the requirements outlined for Category |                |
|   |   | 3.\]***                                          |                |
+---+---+--------------------------------------------------+----------------+

+--------------------+-------------------------+----------------------+
| ~~Minimum Number   |                         |                      |
| of Counters        |                         |                      |
| Required~~         |                         |                      |
+====================+=========================+======================+
|                    | ~~Minimum Counters      | ~~Minimum Event      |
|                    | Required for Devices    | Counter(s)~~         |
|                    | Equipped with Event     |                      |
|                    | Counters~~              | ~~at System          |
|                    |                         | Controller~~         |
+--------------------+-------------------------+----------------------+
| **~~Only one type  | **~~One (1) event       | **~~One (1) event    |
| of parameter       | counter~~**             | counter for each     |
| accessible         |                         | separately           |
| (calibration or    |                         | controlled device,   |
| configuration)~~** |                         | or one (1) event     |
|                    |                         | counter, if changes  |
|                    |                         | are made             |
|                    |                         | simultaneously.~~**  |
+--------------------+-------------------------+----------------------+
| **~~Both           | **~~Two (2) event       | **~~Two (2) event    |
| calibration and    | counters~~**            | counters for each    |
| configuration      |                         | separately           |
| parameters         |                         | controlled device,   |
| accessible~~**     |                         | or two (2) or more   |
|                    |                         | event counters if    |
|                    |                         | changes are made to  |
|                    |                         | all controlled       |
|                    |                         | devices              |
|                    |                         | simultaneously.~~**  |
+--------------------+-------------------------+----------------------+

# 11. Specific Gravity Range to be Covered on a Certificate of Conformance Based on Products Tested

**Source:** Invensys/Foxboro

**Background:** NCWM Publication 14 Section D. Product Family for Mass
Flow Meters allows a Certificate of Conformance to cover only a range of
specific gravities based on the products with the highest and lowest
specific gravities tested. The specific gravity covered by a certificate
can only be expanded by testing with additional products having a higher
and/or lower specific gravity. The submitter believes the current limit
on specific gravity range listed on a certificate is too restrictive and
would like to have the range of specific gravities covered on a
certificate within ± 25 % (or at least a minimum of 10 %) from the
highest and lowest specific gravities for products evaluated.

**Recommendation:** The Sector will consider the proposal, and if there
is sufficient support, a work group should be formed to collect data to
support expanding the range of densities covered on a certificate based
on the densities of products tested. If the data collected provides
evidence that the range can be expanded, the work group should provide a
specific proposal for expanding the range by an appropriate percentage
for the Sector to consider at its next meeting.

**Decision:** The Sector agreed to combine agenda Item 11 with agenda
Item 13 for discussion.

# 12. Computer Jump on RMFD

**Source:** Maryland NTEP Laboratory

**Background:** As price for motor fuel nears or exceeds \$2.00 per
gallon, the number of complaints regarding computer jump has also
increased. WMD has received numerous calls from jurisdictions related to
this problem. It appears that the actual amount of jump or meter creep
occurring because of internal pressure related to changes in temperature
has not changed. However, at the higher unit prices this relatively
small meter creep creates a delivery indication of several cents.

**Recommendation:** The Sector and the manufacturers of RMFDs may want
to take a proactive role and develop a proposal for Handbook 44 to
require that the measurement of product begins only after the system has
reached normal delivery pressure. The Sector will review the following
recommendation, and if it agrees, the recommendation will be forwarded
to the NCWM S&T Committee for consideration.

> **S.1.6. Operating Requirements, Retail Devices (Except Slow ­Flow
> Meters).**
>
> **S.1.6.1. Indication of Delivery.** **- The device shall
> auto­matically show on its face the initial zero condition and the
> quantity delivered (up to the nominal capacity).**
>
> **~~However, the first 0.03 L (or 0.009 gal) of a delivery and its
> as­sociated total sales price need not be indicated.~~**
>
> **[S.1.6.1.1. - The indication of delivered quantity and total price
> on a digital device shall be inhibited until the entire fuel delivery
> system reaches normal operating pressure.]{.underline}**
>
> **(Amended 1982 and 200X)**

**Decision:** The Sector amended the recommendation as shown below and
agreed to forward it to the NCWM and Southern Weights and Measures
Association S&T Committees for consideration.

Amend Handbook 44 Sec. 3.30. paragraph S.1.6.1. Indication of Delivery
and add new paragraph S.1.6.1.1. Inhibiting Measurement and Indication
of Delivery as follows:

> **S.1.6. Operating Requirements, Retail Devices (Except Slow ­Flow
> Meters).**
>
> **S.1.6.1. Indication of Delivery.** **- The device shall
> auto­matically show on its face the initial zero condition and the
> quantity delivered (up to the nominal capacity).**
>
> **However, the first 0.03 L (or 0.009 gal) of a delivery and its
> as­sociated total sales price need not be indicated.**
>
> **[S.1.6.1.1. -- After the suppression of up to 0.03 L (or 0.009 gal)
> the measurement of delivered quantity and indication of total price on
> a digital device shall be inhibited until the fueling position reaches
> normal delivery pressure.]{.underline}**

**(Amended 1982 and 200X)**

# 13. Section D Product Family for Mass Flow Meters -- Specific Gravity Range 0.1 Above and 0.1 Below Products Tested

**Source: Endress & Hauser Flowtec AG**

**Background:** Once tested with two liquids within a product group, a
mass flow meter should be covered for liquids with specific gravities of
0.1 above and 0.1 below the range of specific gravities for the
liquid(s) tested.

**Recommendation:** Add additional language to Section D, Page LMD 4 of
Publication 14, 2004 edition as follows:

## 

> **D. 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. Upon test
> completion, a range of specific gravities between the specific
> gravities of the two liquids attained within the product group will be
> covered on the Certificate of Conformance (CC). [The mass flow meter
> will be covered for approved liquids with density 0.1 above the
> highest specific gravity tested and 0.1 below the lowest specific
> gravity tested.]{.underline} 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 (i.e., 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.
> 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.**

## 

Decision: The Sector agreed to forward the following amended first
paragraph Section D of NCWM Publication 14 for Liquid Measuring Devices
to the NTEP Committee for consideration.

> **D. 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. ~~Upon test
> completion, a range of specific gravities between the specific
> gravities of the two liquids attained within the product group will be
> covered on the Certificate of Conformance (CC).~~ [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.]{.underline} 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 (i.e., 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.
> 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.**

# 14. Section D Product Family for Mass Flow Meters -- Multi-product Applications

**Source: Endress & Hauser Flowtec AG**

**Background:** A mass flow meter submitted and approved for
multi-product testing where product densities differ by greater than 0.2
has demonstrated ability to perform with major density changes.
Therefore, the mass flow meter should be able to be used for products
with differing densities throughout the range of the meter approval.

**Recommendation:** Add additional language to Section D, Page LMD 4 of
Publication 14, 2004 edition as follows:

> **D. 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. Upon test
> completion, a range of specific gravities between the specific
> gravities of the two liquids attained within the product group will be
> covered on the Certificate of Conformance (CC). 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 (i.e., 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 mass flow meter will be approved for 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 applications 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 densities will be from 0.7 through 1.6.]{.underline}
> 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.**

**Decision:** The Sector agreed to forward the following amended last
paragraph of Section D in NCWM Publication 14 for Liquid Measuring
Devices to the NTEP Committee for consideration.

> **D. 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. Upon test
> completion, a range of specific gravities between the specific
> gravities of the two liquids attained within the product group will be
> covered on the Certificate of Conformance (CC). 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 (i.e., 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
> densities covered by the CC will be from 0.7 through 1.6.]{.underline}
> 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.**

# 15. Next Meeting 

The Sector discussed the time and location for its next meeting.

**Decision:** The Sector agreed to recommend to the NCWM NTEP Committee
that the 2005 Measuring Sector Meeting be held immediately prior to the
2005 meeting of the Southern Weights and Measures Association beginning
at 8:00 am on Friday and continuing through 5:00 pm on Saturday. The
ending time on Saturday will be dependent on the length of the agenda.

# Additional Items 

# 

# 16. ECRs Approved for Dispensers from Multiple Manufacturers

**Source/Background:** The NTEP Laboratories want to know how many
dispensers and features should be evaluated in the laboratory and/or
field when evaluating an ECR for use with multiple dispensers.

**Decision:** The Sector agreed that, as a minimum, two dispensers from
different manufacturers, each of which includes all of the features
listed on the ECR CC, must be evaluated with the ECR in order to have
the statement "equivalent and compatible equipment" appear on the CC.
The Sector further agreed to forward to the NTEP Committee for
consideration the following amendment to NCWM Publication 14 Section A
of the Electronic Cash Register Interfaced with Retail Motor-Fuel
Dispensers.

> **A. Introduction**
>
> **This checklist is intended for use when conducting general
> evaluations of new electronic cash registers that are to interface
> with retail motor-fuel dispensers. It is assumed that the dispenser
> was previously evaluated, if not, the LMD checklist must be applied to
> the dispenser sale system. The ECR must interface with a dispenser to
> perform this evaluation. Specific criteria that apply to service
> station control consoles are in the checklist for retail motor-fuel
> dispensers and must be applied if the cash register also serves as the
> service station controller. [As a minimum, two dispensers from
> different manufacturers, each of which includes all of the features to
> be listed on the ECR CC, must be evaluated with the ECR in order to
> have the statement "equivalent and compatible equipment" appear on the
> CC.]{.underline}**
>
> **This checklist is designed in a logical sequence for the user to
> determine and record the conformance of the device with the elements
> of NIST Handbook 44. The user should make copies of the checklist to
> serve as worksheets and preserve the original for reference. In most
> cases, the results of evaluation for each element can be recorded by
> checking the appropriate response to the following:**

# 17. Zero Set-back Interlocks on Vehicle-tank Meters

**Source/Background:** The S&T Committee has requested input from the
Sector on Carryover Item 331-3, a Handbook 44 requirement for Zero
Set-back Interlocks on Vehicle-tank Meters.

**Decision:** The Sector agreed to forward the following new paragraph
S.2.4. for Handbook 44 Section 3.31. Vehicle-Tank Meters to the SWMA and
NCWM S&T Committees for consideration.

> ***[S.2.4. Zero-Set-Back Interlock, Vehicle-Tank Meters. -- Except for
> aircraft fueling, an electronic device shall be so constructed that
> after an 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 may be a sealable feature on an indicator designed for
> commercial and non-commercial applications.]{.underline}***
>
> ***[\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 200X\]]{.underline}***

# 18. Wireless Communication Systems

**Source/Backgroun**d: The Maryland NTEP Laboratory has a fuel dealer
that wants to install a wireless communication system for transferring
billing information from the vehicle-tank meter to a central billing
office. Does the communication equipment installed for this purpose
require an NTEP CC?

**Decision:** The Sector agreed that the scenario as described, where
wireless communication is used to transfer billing information, is not
an NTEP issue at this time. The scenario is similar in some respects
systems that use telephone communication to transfer billing information
to a central billing office. NTEP currently evaluates systems to the
point of the first final indication of quantity delivered.

# 19. Display of Unit Price on Vehicle-Tank Meters

**Source/Background:** Maryland NTEP Laboratory and FMC requested
clarification of the intent of Handbook 44 Section 3.31., paragraph
S.1.4.1. The paragraph states that a device of the computing type shall
provide a means to display the unit price at which the device is set to
compute on the outside of the device.

1.  Can the unit price be on the display screen?

2.  If it is on the display screen, is it required to be displayed full
    time?

3.  Does a posted sign plaque meet the requirement?

**Decision:** The Sector agreed to forward the following amended
paragraph S.1.4.1. to the SWMA and NCWM S&T Committees for
consideration.

> **S.1.4.1. Display of Unit Price. - In a device of the computing type,
> means shall be provided for displaying ~~on the outside of the
> device~~, 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}**

# 20. Evaluations Using Simulated Input Devices 

**Source/Background:** FMC Measurement Solutions requested the Sector
provide guidelines for evaluating electronic indicating devices when
submitted separate from the measuring element. Will NTEP allow
electronic indicators to be evaluated using simulated inputs, i.e.,
meter pulse, temperature, pressure density, etc.?

**Decision:** The Sector agreed to forward to the NTEP Committee for
consideration the following new Section U for addition to the Technical
Policy for Liquid‑Measuring Devices in Publication 14.

> **U. Testing Electronic Indicators for Stationary Installations Using
> Simulated Inputs.**
>
> **When evaluating electronic indicators for stationary installations,
> submitted separate from a measuring element, indicators may be
> evaluated using simulated inputs (i.e., meter pulse, temperature,
> pressure, density, etc.).**

# 21. Modifications to Pre-NTEP Certificates:

**Source/Background:** FMC Measurement Solutions requested the Sector
provide guidelines for allowing feature modifications to pre-NTEP
certificates without the need for permanence testing for established
metering technologies, i.e., PD meters, if the modification can be shown
that the measurement basis has not been changed (no metrological
significance).

**Example of feature modification:** Changing a PD meter with a
conventional shaft output to a direct electronic output. Cyclic volume
remains unchanged as the modification is (1) the replacement of the top
cover to remove the gear train and packing glands and (2) the addition
of a target gear and electronic sensor(s). The measurement chamber
(cyclic volume) remains unchanged.

**Decision:** The Sector agreed that changing from a conventional shaft
output to an electronic output with the removal of a gear train, the
external shaft, and packing gland, along with the addition of a target
gear and electronic sensor(s), is a modification of type that requires,
as a minimum, an initial evaluation of the modified device. Permanence
testing may be required at the discretion NTEP based on the results of
the initial evaluation.

**Attendance List**

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  **Name**     **Company/Agency**   **Address**      **Telephone   **E-Mail Address**
                                                     \#**          
  ------------ -------------------- ---------------- ------------- --------------------------------
  Belue, Mike  Belue Associates     1319 Knight Dr\  615 867 1010  bassoc@aol.com
                                    Murfreesboro TN                
                                    37128                          

  Beyer,       Liquid Controls      105 Albrecht     847 283 8300  jbeyer@idexcorp.com
  Joseph                            Drive\                         
                                    Lake Bluff, IL                 
                                    60044                          

  Butler,      North Carolina Dept  1050 Mail        919 733 3313  Jerry.butler@ncmail.net
  Jerry        of Agriculture       Service Center\                
                                    Raleigh, NC                    
                                    27699-1050                     

  Buxton, Joe  Daniel Measurement   19267 Hwy 301 N\ 912 489 0253  Joe.buxton@emersonprocess.com
               Control              Statesboro, GA                 
                                    30461                          

  Castro, Gary State of California  8500 Fruitridge  916 229 3049  gcastro@cdfa.ca.gov
               Meas Stds            Rd\                            
                                    Sacramento CA                  
                                    95826                          

  Cooper,      Actaris Neptune      1310 Emerald Rd\ 864 942 2226  rcooper@greenwood.actaris.com
  Rodney                            Greenwood SC                   
                                    29646                          

  Forkert,     Tuthill Transfer     8825 Aviation    260 747 7529  mforkert@Tuthill.com
  Maurice      Systems              Dr\                            
                                    Ft Wayne IN                    
                                    46809                          

  Gallo, Mike  Clean Fuel           140 Market       512 942-8304  Mike.gallo@cftdispensers.com
               Technologies         Street\                        
                                    Georgetown, TX                 
                                    78626                          

  Glowacki,    Murray Equipment,    2515 Charleston  260 484 0382  pglowacki@murrayequipment.com
  Paul         Inc.                 Place\                         
                                    Fort Wayne, IN                 
                                    46808                          

  Hoffman,     Toptech Systems      280 Hunt Park    407 332 1774  dhoffman@toptech.com
  David                             Cove\                          
                                    Longwood FL                    
                                    32750                          

  Johnson,     Marconi Commerce     7300 W Friendly  336 547 5375  gordon.johnson@marconi.com
  Gordon       Systems Inc          Ave\                           
                                    Greensboro NC                  
                                    27420                          

  Kalevoda,    FMC Measurement      1602 Wagner      814 898 5264  Ray.kalivoda@fmcti.com
  Raymond      Solutions            Avenue\                        
                                    Erie, PA 16510                 

  Katalinic,   North Carolina Dept  1050 Mail        919 733 3313  
  Allen        of Agriculture       Service Center\                
                                    Raleigh, NC                    
                                    27699-1050                     

  Katselnik,   Dresser Wayne        3814 Jarrett     512 388 8763  Phil.katselnik@wayne.com
  Yefim                             Way\                           
                                    Austin, TX 78728               

  Keilty, Mike Endress & Hauser     2350 Endress     317 535 2745  Michael.keilty@us.endress.com
               Flowtech AG          Place\                         
                                    Greenwood, IN                  
                                    46143                          

  Kingbury,    Measurement Canada   Stds Bldg #4     613 941 8919  Kingsbury.ted@ic.gc.ca
  Ted                               Tunney\'s                      
                                    Pasture\                       
                                    Ottawa Ontario                 
                                    K1AOC9                         

  Kretzler,    Dresser              3814 Jarrett     512 388 8420  Randal.kretzler@wayne.com
  Randal       Wayne/Dresser, Inc.  Way\                           
                                    Austin, TX                     
                                    78728-1212                     

  Lachance,    Measurement Canada   Stds Bldg #4     613 952 3528  Lachance.Christian@ic.gc.ca
  Christian                         Tunney\'s                      
                                    Pasture\                       
                                    Ottawa Ontario                 
                                    K1AOC9                         

  Long,        RDM Industrial       850 Harmony      828 652 8346  doug@wnclink.com
  Douglas      Electronics          Grove Rd\                      
                                    Nebo, NC 28761                 

  Mattar, Wade Invensys/Foxboro     33 Commercial    508 549 2067  wmattar@foxboro.com
                                    Street\                        
                                    PO Box 10428\                  
                                    Erie, PA 16514                 

  Miller,      FMC Measurement      1602 Wagner Ave, 814 898 5214  rich.miller@fmcti.com
  Richard      Solutions            Box 10428\                     
                                    Erie, PA 16514                 

  Onwiler, Don Nebraska Div of      301 Centennial   402 471 4292  donlo@agr.state.ne.us
               Weights & Meas       Mall South\                    
                                    PO Box 94757\                  
                                    Lincoln, NE                    
                                    68509                          

  Parrish,     Brodie Meter Co.,    19267 Highway    912 489 0203  Johnny.parrish@brodiemeter.com
  Johnny       LLC                  301 North\                     
                                    Statesboro, GA                 
                                    30461                          

  Patoray,     NTEP/NCWM            1239 Carolina    828 859 6178  spatoray@mgmtsol.com
  Steve                             Dr\                            
                                    Tryon NC 28782                 

  Rajala,      Veder-Root Company   P.O. Box 1673\   814 696 8125  drajala@veeder.com
  David                             Altoona, PA                    
                                    19906-1673                     

  Suiter,      NIST/OWM             Stop 2600 100    301 975 4406  rsuiter@nist.gov
  Richard                           Bureau Dr\                     
                                    Gaithersburg MD                
                                    20878                          

  Wotthlie,    State of Maryland    50 Harry S.      410 841 5790  wotthlrw@mda.state.md.us
  Richard                           Truman Parkway\                
                                    Annapolis MD                   
                                    21771                          
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[]{#AppendixD .anchor}Appendix D

National Type Evaluation Technical Committee

Weighing Sector Annual Meeting

August 29-31 2004, Ottawa, Canada

**Summary of Decisions**

[**Carry-Over Items** 2](#carry-over-items-1)

[1. Recommended Changes to Publication 14 Based on Actions at the 2004
NCWM Annual Meeting
2](#recommended-changes-to-publication-14-based-on-actions-at-the-2004-ncwm-annual-meeting)

[(a). Manual Gross Weight Entries 2](#__RefHeading___Toc98734894)

[(b). Section Capacity Prefix 3](#__RefHeading___Toc98734895)

[(c). Field Standard Weight Cart 3](#__RefHeading___Toc98734896)

[(d). Discrimination Test 3](#__RefHeading___Toc98734897)

[(e). Automatic Weighing Systems 3](#__RefHeading___Toc98734898)

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

[3. Ad Hoc Procedures for Class I and II Scales used in Prescription
Filling Applications
8](#ad-hoc-procedures-for-class-i-and-ii-scales-used-in-prescription-filling-applications)

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

[**New Items** 9](#new-items-1)

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

[6. Automatic Zero-Setting Mechanism (Zero-Tracking)
11](#automatic-zero-setting-mechanism-zero-tracking)

[7. Prescription Scale with an Operational Counting Feature
12](#prescription-scale-with-an-operational-counting-feature)

[8. "#" Symbol 14](#symbol)

[9. Elimination of Temperature Testing for Separable
Weighing/load-receiving Elements
14](#elimination-of-temperature-testing-for-separable-weighingload-receiving-elements)

[10. Time Dependence Tolerances 17](#time-dependence-tolerances)

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

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

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

[14. Publication 14 Requirements for Computing Scales Interfaced with an
Electronic Cash Register
22](#publication-14-requirements-for-computing-scales-interfaced-with-an-electronic-cash-register)

[15. Publication 14 - Computing Scale Section
23](#publication-14---computing-scale-section)

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

[17. Handbook 44 - Location of Marking for "Capacity x d" on Scales
25](#handbook-44---location-of-marking-for-capacity-x-d-on-scales)

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

[19. Display of a Negative Balance Condition and Required Markings
28](#display-of-a-negative-balance-condition-and-required-markings)

[20. Dropping the 4^th^ Step in Class III and IIII Tolerances
28](#dropping-the-4th-step-in-class-iii-and-iiii-tolerances)

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

[22. Tare on a Multiple Range Scales
30](#tare-on-a-multiple-range-scales)

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

[24. Next Sector Meeting 34](#next-sector-meeting)

[**Appendix A - Recommendations for Amendments to Publication 14**
35](#appendix-a---recommendations-for-amendments-to-publication-14)

[Agenda Item 1 (a) 35](#agenda-item-1-a)

[Agenda Item 1 (b) 36](#agenda-item-1-b)

[Agenda Item 1 (d) 36](#agenda-item-1-d)

[Agenda Item 1 (e) 38](#agenda-item-1-e)

[Agenda Item 3 41](#agenda-item-3)

[Agenda Item 14 44](#agenda-item-14)

[Agenda Item 15 45](#agenda-item-15)

[Agenda Item 19 47](#agenda-item-19)

[Agenda Item 21 49](#agenda-item-21)

[**Appendix B -- NTETC Weighing Sector Attendance List**
52](#__RefHeading___Toc98734934)

**Details of All Items**

(In Order by Reference Key Number)

# Carry-Over Items:

# 

# 1. Recommended Changes to Publication 14 Based on Actions at the 2004 NCWM Annual Meeting

The NTEP technical advisor provided the Sector with specific
recommendations for incorporating into Publication 14 test procedures
and checklist language based upon actions of the previous Annual Meeting
of the NCWM. The Sector was asked to briefly discuss each item and
provide general input on the technical aspects of the issues.

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc98734894 .anchor}(a). Manual Gross Weight Entries

**Background*:*** See the Report of the 89^th^ National Conference on
Weights and Measures, Specifications and Tolerances Committee Agenda
Item 320‑1for additional background information. During its 2004 Annual
Meeting, the NCWM agreed to amend NIST Handbook 44 2.20. Scales Code
paragraph S.1.12. Manual Gross Weights to allow the manual entry of net
weights for prepackage applications and for pre-weighed items from other
legal-for-trade scales.

**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
Section 17 Manual Weight Entries.

During the discussion, confusion arose regarding identifying preset tare
weights (i.e., keyboard tare entry or tare stored in memory) as manual
weight entries, and this confusion may be attributed to the adopted
amended title of the amended paragraph S.1.12. "Manual Weights." One
commenter was concerned that two manual weights may have to be entered
for weigh-in/weigh-out transactions when there is a loss of
communication between separate weighing locations and that the manual
tare weight entries should be identified. Another commenter suggested
additional language for paragraph S.1.12. that would state that preset
tares do not have to be identified. The NIST technical advisor reported
the intent of the proposed amendment to S.1.12. did not apply to preset
tare weights and that amending the title of paragraph S.1.12. to Manual
[Gross or Net]{.underline} Weight Entries (did what\--solved the
problem?).

Additionally, the Sector made some editorial suggestions to the proposed
amendment to Publication 14 Section 17.

**Recommendation:** **The Sector recommends that amendments proposed in
Appendix A agenda Item 1(a) be incorporated into Publication 14 Section
17. Manual Weights.**

**Additionally, the Weighing Sector suggested that the S&T technical
advisors make the following editorial changes to paragraph S.1.12. of
NIST Handbook 44, indicated in [underlined]{.underline} text, to clarify
that the amended paragraphs do not apply to manually entered tare
weights, and that manual net weight entries are non-retroactive as of
January 1, 2005:**

> ***S.1.12. Manual [Gross or Net]{.underline} Weight Entries. -** A
> device when being used for direct sale shall accept an entry of a
> manual gross or net weight value only when the scale gross or
> [net^[2]{.underline}^]{.mark} weight indication is at zero. Recorded
> manual weight entries, except those on labels generated for packages
> of standard weights, shall identify the weight value as a manual
> weight entry by one of the following terms: "Manual Weight," "Manual
> Wt," or "MAN WT." The use of a symbol to identify multiple manual
> weight entries on a single document is permitted, provided that the
> symbol is defined on the same page on which the manual weight entries
> appear and the definition of the symbol is automatically printed by
> the recording element as part of the document.*
>
> *\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 1993\] \[Nonretroactive as of
> January 1, 2005[^[2]{.underline}^]{.mark}\]*
>
> *(Added 1992) (Amended 2004^[2]{.underline}^)*
>
> *[[^2^ The term "net" was added in 2004 to include net weights entered
> from items pre-weighed on a legal-for-trade
> scale.]{.underline}]{.mark}*

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc98734895 .anchor}(b). Section Capacity Prefix

**Background*:*** See the Report of the 89^th^ National Conference on
Weights and Measures, Specifications and Tolerances Committee Agenda
Item 320‑3 for additional background information. During its 2004 Annual
Meeting, the NCWM agreed to amend NIST Handbook 44 2.20. Scales Code
paragraph S.6.4.3. Section Capacity Prefix and Table S.6.3.a. Marking
Requirements. During its 2004 Annual Meeting, the NCWM agreed to
additional language for the 2005 Edition of NIST Handbook 44 regarding
the use of abbreviations for the marking of section capacity.

**Discussion/Recommendation: 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 Section 5. Marking -- Livestock, Vehicle, and Railway Track
Scales paragraph 5.1. and agreed to recommend that amendments proposed
in Appendix A, agenda Item 1(b) be incorporated into Publication 14
Section 5.**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc98734896 .anchor}(c). Field Standard Weight Cart

**Background:** See the Report of the 89^th^ National Conference on
Weights and Measures, Specifications and Tolerances Committee Agenda
Item 320‑4 for additional background information to amend NIST Handbook
44 2.20. Scales Code paragraph Item 320-4 N.3.2. Field Standard Weight
Carts. During its 2004 Annual Meeting, the NCWM agreed to add language
in the 2005 Edition of NIST Handbook 44 recognizing field standard
weight carts for use as a certified test load.

**Discussion/Recommendation: The Weighing Sector recommends no further
action on this item.**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc98734897 .anchor}(d). Discrimination Test

**Background*:*** See the Report of the 89^th^ National Conference on
Weights and Measures, Specifications and Tolerances Committee Agenda
Item 320-5 for additional background information. During its 2004 Annual
Meeting, the NCWM agreed to amend NIST Handbook 44 2.20. Scales Code
paragraph N.1.5 Discrimination Test to add language to the 2005 Edition
of NIST Handbook 44 to clarify discrimination test procedures for
testing scales with an operational automatic zero-setting mechanism.

**Discussion:** NCWM Publication 14 already includes procedures to
conduct discrimination tests near zero and near capacity. The Sector
considered a proposal by the NIST technical advisor to amend Publication
14, Digital Electronic Scales Sections 63 \"Performance and Permanence
Test for Floor Scales\" and 69 \"Performance and Permanence Test for
Dynamic Monorail Scales.\" The Sector discussed that Publication 14
Section 43 \"Zone of Uncertainty\" should also include test procedures
for determining compliance with discrimination test requirements that
are similar to requirements and tests recommended by Measurement Canada
and OIML R76 for Non-automatic Weighing instruments.

Recommendation: **The Weighing Sector recommends that NCWM Publication
14 Sections 43 Zone of Uncertainty, 63 Performance and Permanence Test
for Floor Scales, and 69 Performance and Permanence Test for Dynamic
Monorail Scales\" be amended to clarify discrimination test requirements
and procedures as shown in Appendix A, agenda Item 1 (d).**

[]{#__RefHeading___Toc98734898 .anchor}(e). Automatic Weighing Systems

**Background*:*** See the Report of the 89^th^ National Conference on
Weights and Measures, Specifications and Tolerances Committee Agenda
Item 324-1 for additional background information. During its 2004 Annual
Meeting, the NCWM agreed to change the status of Handbook 44, Section
2.24. Automatic Weighing Systems (AWS) from a tentative code to a
permanent code. One of the changes to the tentative code was to remove
the type evaluation test procedures and incorporate them into NCWM
Publication 14.

**Discussion/Recommendation: The Weighing Sector reviewed the proposed
language, as shown in Appendix A agenda Item 1(e), which was developed
by Andrea Buie of the Maryland NTEP laboratory, and recommended that
such language be added to Publication 14 Automatic Weighing Systems
checklist. The Sector also recommended that a meeting should be planned
to develop additional changes to Publication 14 that were identified
during the 2002 meeting of the AWS NCWM Work Group. The Sector further
believes that much of the work can be accomplished electronically among
the participants following the next meeting.**

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

**Background:** See the Report of the 89^th^ National Conference on
Weights and Measures, Specifications and Tolerances Committee Agenda
Item 320‑1 for additional background information and the proposed
language considered by the S&T Committee.

At the 2004 NCWM Interim Meeting, the S&T Committee requested that prior
to the NCWM Annual Meeting in July 2004 the technical advisor to the
NTETC Weighing Sector distribute to its members the proposal for the S&T
Committee's Agenda Item 310-1 along with a ballot requesting support for
the proposal. Although there were 15 responses to the ballot and the
majority of the members of the Weighing Sector voted affirmatively,
there was no clear consensus.

At the 2004 NCWM Annual Meeting, the Scale Manufacturers Association
(SMA) stated that Item 310-1 should not go forward for a vote because
the ballot of the NTETC Weighing Sector failed to provide clear support
for the item. A manufacturer stated that the term \"microprocessor\" was
not appropriate because their devices contain numerous microprocessors.
Another manufacturer stated that the requirement for marking the current
software version number would place an unrealistic burden on their
company. The Committee agreed that sufficient opposition and questions
were raised during the open hearing to demonstrate that the item is not
sufficiently developed to be a voting item at this meeting. [The
Committee agreed to make Item 310-1 an information item to be returned
to the NTETC Weighing and Measuring Sectors for further
development.]{.underline}

**Discussion:** The Weighing Sector reviewed the background information
from the NCWM S&T Committee, previous Sector recommendations, and
information regarding international activities. The Sector also reviewed
an updated proposal for S&T agenda Item 310-1 from NIST WMD. The updated
proposal included new and amended definitions and attempted to address
concerns raised during the NCWM S&T Committee and open hearing
deliberations on this item. The definition for "not-built-for-purpose"
devices was amended to clarify their use as auxiliary or peripheral
equipment for weighing and measuring devices and systems.

Some of the private Sector members repeated their comments that current
electronic weighing and measuring equipment technology easily permits
the display of required identification information and that there was no
technical justification for treating these devices differently than
not-built-for-purpose devices.

Additionally, the proposed definitions would reclassify most measuring
devices according to the physical property being measured (e.g., liquid,
length, vapor, cryogenic, etc.). Since the proposed new definition for
measuring devices applies to all types of Handbook 44 devices, there was
some concern that laws and regulations would need changing because many
states' statutes are written using the "weighing and measuring" device
terminology.

**Recommendation*:* The Sector recommended the following updated
proposal submitted by NIST WMD with suggestions from the Weighing Sector
be forwarded to the NTETC Measuring Sector for its review and
comments.**

**Add new Terms and definitions as follows:**

> **measuring device (general) -- A device (instrument) intended to be
> used to make measurements, alone or in conjunction with supplementary
> devices. (VIM)**
>
> **measuring system (general) - An instrument or group of instruments
> that serves to make measurements, alone or in** **conjunction with
> supplementary devices. (VIM)**
>
> **electronic devices -- A device operating by the principles of
> electronics, which may consist of one or more subassemblies and
> performs a specific function(s). (ASTM)**
>
> **not-built-for-purpose device \-- Any electronic peripheral or
> auxiliary device or element which was not originally manufactured with
> the intent that it be used as, or part of, a weighing or measuring
> device or system.**
>
> **metrological software version (revision) -- A designation that
> specifically defines the metrological software version used in a
> measuring instrument, system, or peripheral/auxiliary device with
> field programmable or downloadable metrological software).**
>
> **weighing device (instrument) \-- A measuring instrument that serves
> to determine the mass of a body by using the action of gravity on said
> body. The instrument may also be used to determine other quantities,
> magnitudes, parameters or characteristics related to the determined
> mass. According to its method of operation, a weighing instrument is
> classified as an automatic or non-automatic instrument. (OIML R76)**

**Amend the definition for built-for-purpose device as follows:**

> **built-for-purpose device -- Any main[, peripheral, or
> auxiliary]{.underline} device or element which was manufactured with
> the intent that it be used as, or part of, a ~~weighing or~~ measuring
> device or system.**

**Amend General Code paragraph G-A.1. Commercial and Law Enforcement
Equipment as follows:**

> **G-A.1. Commercial and Law Enforcement Equipment. - These
> specifications, toleran­ces, and other technical requirements apply as
> follows:**
>
> **(a) To commercial ~~weighing and~~ measuring [devices or
> systems]{.underline} ~~equipment~~; that is, to weights, ~~and~~
> measures[,]{.underline} and ~~weighing and~~ measuring devices [or
> systems]{.underline} com­mercially used or employed in establishing the
> ~~size,~~ quantity, ~~extent, area,~~ or meas­urement of quantities,
> ~~things, produce, or articles for~~ distributed or consumed,
> purchased, offered, or submitted for sale, hire, or award, or in
> computing any basic charge or payment for services rendered on the
> basis of [quantity determination]{.underline} ~~weight or measure~~.**
>
> **(b) To any accessory attached to or used in connection with a
> commercial ~~weighing or~~ measuring device when such accessory is so
> designed that its operation affects the accuracy of the device.**
>
> **~~(c) To~~ weighing and ~~measuring [devices or systems]{.underline}
> equipment in official use for the enforcement of law or for the
> collection of statistical information by government agencies.~~**
>
> **(These requirements should be used as a guide by the weights and
> measures official when, upon request, courtesy examinations of
> noncom­mercial equipment are made.)**

**Amend General Code paragraph G-S.1. Identification as follows:**

> **G-S.1. Identification. - All equipment, except weights and separate
> parts necessary to the measurement process, but not having any
> metrological effect, shall be clearly marked [in accordance with Table
> G-S.1]{.underline}. for the purposes of identification, with the
> following information:**
>
> **(a) the name, initials, or trademark of the manufacturer or
> distributor;**
>
> **(b) a model designation that positively identifies the
> pattern[,]{.underline} ~~or~~ design[, or metrological version
> o]{.underline}r [revision]{.underline} of the device [in accordance
> with Table G-S.1]{.underline};**
>
> ***(c)* *the model designation shall be prefaced by the term
> \"Model,\" \"Type,\" or \"Pattern.\" These terms may be followed by
> the term \"Number\" or an abbreviation of that word. The abbreviation
> for the word \"Number\" shall, as a minimum, begin with the letter
> \"N\" (e.g., No or No.). The abbreviation for the word "Model" shall
> be "Mod" or "Mod."***
>
> ***\[Nonretroactive January 1, 2003\]***
>
> **(Added 2000) (Amended 2001)**
>
> ***\[Note: Prefix lettering may be initial capitals, all capitals or
> all lower case.\]***
>
> ***(d) except for equipment with no moving or electronic component
> parts and not-built-for-purpose, ~~software-based~~
> [electronic]{.underline} devices, a nonrepetitive serial number;***
>
> ***\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 1968\]***
>
> **~~(e) for not-built-for purpose,
> software-[microprocessor-]{.underline}based devices the current
> software version designation [or revision number]{.underline};~~**
>
> **~~(Added 2003)~~**
>
> ***([e]{.underline}~~f~~) the serial number shall be prefaced by
> words, an abbreviation, or a symbol that clearly identifies the number
> as the required serial number; and***
>
> ***\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 1986\]***
>
> ***([f]{.underline}~~g~~) the serial number shall be prefaced by the
> words \"Serial Number\" or an abbreviation of that term. Abbreviations
> for the word \"Serial\" shall, as a minimum, begin with the letter
> \"S,\" and abbreviations for the word \"Number\" shall, as a minimum,
> begin with the letter \"N\" (e.g., S/N, SN, Ser. No, and S No.).***
>
> ***\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 2001\]***
>
> ***([g]{.underline}~~h~~) ~~F~~[f]{.underline}or devices that have an
> NTEP Certificate of Conformance (CC), the CC Number or a corresponding
> CC addendum number ~~shall be~~ prefaced by the terms \"NTEP CC,\"
> \"CC,\" or \"Approval.\" These terms may be followed by the term
> \"Number\" or an abbreviation of that word. The abbreviation for the
> word \"Number\" shall, as a minimum, begin with the letter \"N\"
> (e.g., No or No.).***
>
> ***\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 2003\]***
>
> **The required information shall be so located that it is readily
> observable without the necessity of the disassembly of a part
> requiring the use of any means separate from the device.**
>
> **(Amended 1985, 1991, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2003)**

**Delete General Code paragraph G-S.1.1. Location of Marking Information
for Not-Built-for-Purpose, Software-based Devices and renumber G-S.1.2.
Remanufactured Devices and Remanufactured Main Elements as follows:**

> **G-S.1.1. Location of Marking Information for Not-Built-for-Purpose,
> Software-based Devices. - For not-built-for-purpose, software-based
> devices, the following shall apply:**
>
> ***~~(a) the manufacturer or distributor and the model designation
> shall be continuously displayed or marked on the device (see note
> below), or~~***
>
> ***~~(b) the Certificate of Conformance (CC) Number shall be
> continuously displayed or marked on the device (see note below),
> or~~***
>
> ***~~(c) all required information in G-S.1. Identification. (a), (b),
> (c), (e), and (h) shall be continuously displayed. Alternatively, a
> clearly identified "view only" System Identification, G-S.1.
> Identification, or Weights and Measures Identification shall be
> accessible through the "Help" menu. Required information includes that
> information necessary to identify that the software in the device is
> the same type that was evaluated.~~***
>
> ***~~Note: Clear instructions for accessing the remaining required
> G-S.1. information shall be listed on the CC. Required information
> includes that information necessary to identify that the software in
> the device is the same type that was evaluated.~~***
>
> ***~~\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 2004\]~~***
>
> **~~(Added 2003)~~**
>
> ***G‑S.1.1~~2~~. Remanufactured Devices and Remanufactured Main
> Elements. - All remanufactured devices and remanufactured main
> elements shall be clearly and permanently marked for the purposes of
> identification with the following information:***
>
> ***(a) The name, initials, or trademark of the last remanufacturer or
> distributor;***
>
> ***(b) The remanufacturer\'s or distributor\'s model designation if
> different than the original model* [designation.]{.underline}**
>
> ***\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 2002\]***
>
> **(Added 2001)**
>
> **Note: Definitions for "manufactured device," "repaired device," and
> "repaired element" are also included (along with definitions for
> "remanufactured device" and "remanufactured element") in Appendix D,
> Definitions.**

**Add new Table G-S.1. Identification as follows:**

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# 3. Ad Hoc Procedures for Class I and II Scales used in Prescription Filling Applications 

**Source:** 2003 NTETC Weighing Sector Agenda Item 14 b.

**Background:** See the 2003 S&T Committee Annual Report Item 320-2 for
additional background information. During its 2003 Annual Meeting, the
NCWM agreed to modify paragraph S.1.2.3. of NIST Handbook 44. The
approved language was incorporated in the 2004 Edition of NIST Handbook
44.

At its 2003 meeting, the Weighing Sector reviewed the language adopted
by the 88^th^ NCWM at its annual meeting and discussed a draft checklist
developed by Brian Christopher (McKesson) that was distributed to the
Sector. The Sector discussed the need to verify that minimum piece
weight and piece count limits required by the new language in Handbook
44 are effective. Additionally, NTEP tests should be conducted with
counts and loads that are less than the minimums in new paragraph
S.1.2.3. that verify the scale is prevented from displaying a total
piece count (e.g., 29 e and/or 9 pieces for samples to determine piece
weights). There was a discussion that the scale cannot be recalibrated
while evaluating the counting feature. The manufacturers explained that
it is possible to have inaccurate weight measurements and still have
correct count indications. Additionally, the recommended checklist
should include verification of new marking requirements.

At the request of the Sector, the Publication 14 evaluation checklist
submitted by Brian Christopher was further developed with the assistance
of the participating laboratories, the NTEP director, and the NIST
technical advisor and was used on an *ad hoc* basis until the procedure
could be fully evaluated and accepted by the Sector.

The NTEP participating laboratories have used the *ad hoc* procedures on
several evaluations this past year. Neither the applicants nor the
laboratories identified any procedural issues.

**Discussion:** The Weighing Sector discussed the *ad hoc* procedures
and noted that they did not include a reference to Handbook 44
specification paragraph S.2.5.3. Class I and II Prescription Scales with
a Counting Feature and recommended an amendment to the procedures to
correct the omission.

During the review of paragraph S.2.5.3., there was a discussion
regarding motion detection requirements for recording elements that can
print the number of pills when there is no display of weight in the
counting mode. Currently, there is no language in the Scales Code that
requires an effective means to permit the recording of count values when
the count indication is stable. The Sector discussed the possibility of
adding a motion detection requirement for the printing or recording of
count. There was also a discussion questioning which "quantity" was
required to have a stable indication. The Sector believes that the
paragraph could be editorially amended to provide clarification that the
term "quantity" is intended to be the sample quantity.

The Sector also discussed the *ad hoc* procedure abbreviations for
minimum sample size (MSS), minimum piece weight (MPW), and minimum
sample size in weight (MSSW) and agreed to recommend the abbreviations
be listed in Publication 14 Section 75 List of Acceptable
Abbreviations/Symbols.

**Recommendation:** **The Weighing Sector recommends the *ad hoc*
procedures, as amended by the Sector, be added to Publication 14 as
shown in Appendix A agenda Item 3.**

**The Sector also recommends that paragraph S.2.5.3. be editorially
amended to clarify that the quantity placed on the load-receiving
element is for sample piece weight determination as follows:**

> **S.2.5.3. Class I and Class II Prescription Scales with a Counting
> Feature. - A Class I or Class II prescription scale shall indicate to
> the operator when the piece weight computation is complete by a stable
> display of the [[sample]{.mark}]{.underline} quantity placed on the
> load-receiving element.**

**Additionally, the Sector recommends amending paragraph S.2.5.1.
Digital Indication Elements to clarify that the recording of indicated
count values must be stable.**

> **S.2.5.3. Class I and Class II Prescription Scales with a Counting
> Feature. - A Class I or Class II prescription scale shall indicate to
> the operator when the piece weight computation is complete by a stable
> display of the [[sample]{.mark}]{.underline} quantity placed on the
> load-receiving element. [Prescription scales with a counting feature
> and recording element shall be equipped with effective means to permit
> the recording of count values only when the indication is stable
> within plus or minus 1 piece.]{.underline}**

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

**Source:** 2003 Weighing Sector Agenda Item 19 - Screen Savers on
Electronic Cash Registers and Point-of-Sale Systems.

**Background:** See the Report of the 89^th^ National Conference on
Weights and Measures, NTEP Committee Report 2003 NTETC Weighing Sector
Meeting Summary agenda Item 19, and the S&T Committee Report agenda Item
320-8 for additional background information.

**Discussion/Recommendation:** **The Sector reviewed the background
information and accepted the 2004 S&T Committee interpretation of the
intent of the 78^th^ NCWM. However, the majority members of the Sector
stated that no additional wording was needed since changes had already
been added to Publication 14 that clarified that additional marking is
required for weighing devices that use indications other than a digital
zero to indicate the scale is operational and at a zero-balance
condition.**

**During the discussion, some of the Sector members stated that is not
appropriate for the Sector to further develop the proposal when the S&T
Committee interpretation answered the Sector\'s questions. Additionally,
the Sector stated that commenting on S&T Committee agenda items that
have no impact on type evaluation and Publication 14 have a low priority
and are typically discussed at the end of the Sector meeting if time
permits.**

**The Sector recommends that no changes be made to the existing language
in Handbook 44 Scales Code paragraph S.1.1. (c) Zero Indication.
Additionally, the Sector did not have time at the end of its meeting to
further discuss this item.**

# New Items:

# 

# 5. Bench/Counter Scale Shift Test and Definitions

**Source:** NIST WMD

**Background*:*** During the 2002 meeting of the Weighing Sector, the
NTEP director reported some confusion in the classification of
bench/counter scales and other platforms and the location of test load
while performing a shift test. Bench/counter and other platforms have
different shift test positions depending if a scale is located on a
counter or on the floor. The problem is compounded when a family of
scales covers both bench/counter and other platform applications.
**Bench and counter scale** shift tests are conducted with a one-half
capacity test load centered successively at four points equidistant
between the center and the front, left, back and the right edges of the
load-receiving element (N.1.3.1.). **Other platform scale** shift tests
are conducted with a one-half capacity test load centered, as nearly as
possible, successively at the center of each quadrant.

The Weighing Sector proposal to amend Handbook 44 was intended to align
the U.S. and Measurement Canada's shift test procedures that are based
on the number of load supports in the scale. During the 2003 NCWM Annual
Meeting, the Specifications and Tolerance Committee (S&T) agreed with
comments from industry and weights and measures officials that
paragraphs N.1.3.1. and N.1.3.8. already adequately address shift test
procedures and any change would create confusion. The Committee agreed
that the proposal to modify the definition of counter scale, as written,
does not provide weights and measures officials with a means to
determine the shift test procedure that is appropriate for a scale
design (single or four load supports). The Committee recognized the
difficulty or reluctance of field officials to dismantle a scale to
determine its design. Consequently, the Committee changed this item's
status to an information item and recommended the Weighing Sector
consider the practice of including scale design information on all NTEP
Certificates of Conformance to assist officials in performing shift
tests.

The NIST technical advisor revised the 2002 Sector proposal to remove
the reference to the number of load supports, align Handbook 44 shift
test procedures for scales with OIML R76, and delete the definition for
bench and counter scales. The NTEP participating laboratories have been
requested to conduct a series of tests on instruments currently under
NTEP evaluation comparing shift test results between the current
Handbook 44 procedures and the shift test procedures in the following
proposal. Note: The proposal does not permit corner testing for scales
less than or equal to 150 kg. This limit was selected since corner
testing is allowed if there are not enough test weights to perform the
shift test or if the scale has four load supports, and Table 4 Minimum
Test Weights requires that scales with a capacity of 150 kg or less have
test weights up to 100 % of the scale capacity.

Proposal: Delete the definition of Bench and Counter Scale:

> ~~**bench** **scale.**  See \"counter scale.\"\[2.20\]~~
>
> ~~**counter** **scale.**  One that, by reason of its size, arrangement
> of parts, and moder­ate nominal capacity, is adapted for use on a
> counter or bench. Sometimes called \"bench scale.\"\[2.20\]~~

Delete Scales Code paragraph N.1.3.1. Bench and Counter Scales:

> ~~**N.1.3.1. Bench or Counter Scales.** ‑ A shift test shall be
> conducted with a half‑capacity test load centered successively at four
> points equidis­tant between the center and the front, left, back, and
> right edges of the load‑receiving element.~~

Renumber remaining N.1.3.X paragraphs and amend paragraph N.1.3.8 as
follows:

> **N.1.3.[7]{.underline}~~8~~.  All Other Scales Except Crane Scales,
> Hanging Scales, Hopper Scales, Wheel‑Load Weighers, and Portable
> Axle‑Load Weighers.** ‑ A shift test shall be conducted using the
> following prescribed test loads and test patterns. **~~For livestock
> scales, the shift test load shall not exceed one-half the rated
> section capacity or one-half the rated concentrated load capacity,
> whichever is applicable. A shift test shall be conducted using
> either:~~**
>
> **~~(a) A one-quarter nominal capacity test load centered as nearly as
> possible, successively over each main load support as shown in the
> diagram below; or~~**
>
> **~~(Added 2003)~~**
>
> **~~(b) A one-half nominal capacity test load centered as nearly as
> possible, successively at the center of each quarter of the
> load-receiving element as shown in the diagram below.~~**

(a) **For scales greater than 150 kg (300 lb) a shift test load may be
    conducted by either using one-third nominal capacity test load
    centered as nearly as possible at the center of each quarter of the
    load receiving element as shown in Figure 1 below, or by using a
    one-quarter nominal capacity test load centered as nearly as
    possible, successively over each corner of the weighing/load
    receiving element as shown in Figure 2 below.**

(b) **[For scales with a nominal capacity of 150 kg (300 lb) or less, a
    shift test load shall be conducted using a one-third nominal
    capacity test. The load shall be applied centrally in the segment if
    a single weight is used, or applied uniformly over the segment, if
    several small weights are used.]{.underline}**

(c) **[For livestock scales, the shift test load shall not exceed
    one-half the rated section or concentrated load capacity using the
    prescribed test pattern as shown in Figure 1, or one-quarter the
    section or concentrated load capacity as shown in Figure 2
    below.]{.underline}**

(Amended 1987[,]{.underline} ~~and~~ 2003**[, and 200X)]{.underline}**

**Discussion/Recommendation: The NIST technical advisor reported that no
data had been received by the time of the Sector meeting. The Weighing
Sector continues to support aligning the shift test requirements in
Handbook 44 with the equivalent requirements in OIML R76 Non-automatic
Weighing Instrument to the fullest extent possible.**

**The Sector agreed with the proposal and commented that the exact test
load of one-third capacity is not required or necessary. They also
agreed that the test load of one-third capacity in the recommended test
positions is roughly equivalent to one-half capacity in the current test
load position for bench and counter scales. Since the test positions for
other platform scales are not changed in this proposal and are tested at
one-third instead of one-half capacity, the Sector believes that data
should be collected to verify that the proposed test load would not pass
scales that would have failed under the current test load
requirements.**

**The Sector agreed to forward the above proposal as an information or
developmental item to the regional weights and measures associations and
the NCWM S&T Committee. The Sector further requests data demonstrating
the performance differences or similarities between the current and
proposed test procedures from the NTEP labs and other jurisdictions.**

# 6. Automatic Zero-Setting Mechanism (Zero-Tracking)

**Source:** NIST WMD

**Background:** During the 2002 meeting of the Weighing Sector
discussion on shift test positions, the NTEP director reported some
confusion in the classification of bench/counter scales and other
platforms and the range of the automatic zero-setting mechanism (AZSM).
Bench/counter and other platforms have different zero-tracking
requirements depending if a scale is located on a counter or on the
floor. The problem is compounded when a family of scales covers both
bench/counter and other platform applications. **Bench and counter
scale** limit for AZSM is 0.6 e (S.2.1.3.a). **Other platform scales**
limit AZSM to 1.0 e (S.2.1.3.c).

The NIST technical advisor and the participating NTEP laboratories
recommended the following proposal to amend Handbook 44, Scales Code
paragraph S.2.1.3. Scales Equipped with an Automatic Zero-Setting
Mechanism to remedy the problem and partially align AZSM requirements
with Measurement Canada and OIML R76 recommendations. The following
proposal retains AZSM requirements for Class III L weighing instruments.

> ***S.2.1.3. Scales Equipped with an Automatic Zero-Setting Mechanism
> [(Zero Tracking)]{.underline}.** - ~~Under normal operating conditions
> the maximum load that can be \"rezeroed,\" when either placed on or
> removed from the platform all at once, shall be:~~*
>
> *S.2.1.3.1. - For scales manufactured before January 1, 200X, the
> maximum load that can be \"rezeroed,\" when either placed on or
> removed from the platform all at once under normal operating
> conditions, shall be:*
>
> *(a) for bench, counter, and livestock scales: 0.6 scale division;*
>
> *(b) for vehicle, axle-load, and railway track scales: 3.0 scale
> divisions; and*
>
> *(c) for all other scales: 1.0 scale division.*
>
> *\[Nonretroactive and enforceable as of January 1, 1981\]*
>
> *S.2.1.3.2. - For scales manufactured after January 1, 200X, the
> maximum load that can be \"rezeroed,\" when either placed on or
> removed from the platform all at once under normal operating
> conditions, shall be:*

(a) *[for vehicle, axle-load, and railway track scales: 3.0 scale
    divisions; and]{.underline}*

(b) *[for all other scales: 0.5 scale division.]{.underline}*

> *[\[Nonretroactive and enforceable as of January 1,
> 200X\]]{.underline}*
>
> ***S.2.1.3.[3]{.underline}~~1~~.** **Automatic Zero‑Setting Mechanism
> [(Zero Tracking)]{.underline} on Class III L Devices -** Class III L
> devices equipped with automatic zero-setting mechanisms shall be
> designed with a sealable means to allow the automatic zero setting to
> be disabled during the inspection and test of the device.*
>
> *\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 2001*\]
>
> (Added 1999) (Renumbered 200X)

**Discussion/Recommendation: The Sector agrees with the concept of the
proposal and the alignment of Handbook 44 with OIML R76. The public
Sector members discussed the implication the proposal may have on field
officials in determining the date of manufacture of other platform
scales (i.e., floor scales) when verifying compliance with AZSM
(zero-tracking) requirements. Since other platform scales currently have
a zero tracking requirement of 1 e, some of the public members were
concerned about the ability of field officials to determine the date of
manufacture of these scales to verify if it complied with 1 e or 0.5
e.**

**The private Sector members were concerned with the effective date of
the proposed requirements and suggested a delay of several years in the
effective date. This would allow manufacturers to avoid costly changes
to their products that are nearing the end of their production cycle.
This may also allow time for field officials to become trained in the
requirements before the requirement becomes effective.**

**The Sector recommended this item be forwarded to the regional weights
and measures association and the NCWM S&T Committee as a developmental
item in order to gather information on the impact on field
evaluations.**

# 7. Prescription Scale with an Operational Counting Feature

**Source:** Mettler Toledo

**Background:** Handbook 44, paragraph S.6.6. Counting Feature, Minimum
Individual Piece Weight and Minimum Sample Piece Count states:

> **S.6.6. Counting Feature, Minimum Individual Piece Weight and Minimum
> Sample Piece Count --** A Class  I or Class II prescription scale with
> an operational counting feature shall be marked with the minimum
> individual piece weight and minimum number of pieces used in the
> sample to establish an individual piece weight.

This marking is unnecessary if proper operation is confirmed during the
NTEP evaluation using the defined minimum values since paragraph
S.1.2.3. states:

> ***S.1.2.3.** A Class I or Class II prescription scale with an
> operational counting feature shall not calculate a piece weight or
> total count unless the sample used to determine the individual piece
> weight meets the conditions:*
>
> *minimum individual piece weight is greater than or equal to 3 e; and*
>
> *minimum sample piece count is greater than or equal to 10 pieces.*
>
> *(Added 2003)*

During the NTEP evaluation, a series of tests are conducted to determine
these values as a minimum operation requirement. These tests could also
be conducted in the field to confirm continued compliance with this
requirement.

For example:

-   A test weight equal to 30 e or more is placed on the platter; a
    sample size of less then 10 is entered or selected. If the device
    displays a total count, the instrument fails the test.

-   A test weight of less than 30 e is placed on the platter; a sample
    size of 10 or more is entered or selected. If the device displays a
    total count, the instrument fails the test.

-   A test weight of less than 30 e is placed on the platter; a sample
    size of less than 10 is entered or selected. If the device displays
    a total count, the instrument fails the test.

-   A test weight equal to 30 e is placed on the platter; a sample size
    of 10 is entered or selected. If the device displays the proper
    count, the instrument passes and the marking requirements are
    waived. If the evaluation shows that the minimum sample weight must
    be greater than 30 e or the sample size must be greater than 10 for
    the instrument to perform an accurate count, the marking
    requirements are mandatory.

It is certainly within a scale\'s ability to compare the operator
entered or selected, the sample size to ensure that the number is 10 or
greater, and then to divide the weight on the platter to ensure that the
sample weight is equal to or greater than 30 increments. The above test
examples would confirm compliance to this requirement and remove the
need to have this information marked on the scale.

The submitter of this item recommended amending Handbook 44, Scales
Code, S.6.6. to remove the marking requirements for the minimum
individual piece weight and minimum number of pieces providing the
instrument conforms to both individual minimum values as stated in
paragraph S.1.2.3. as follows:

> **S.6.6.** **Counting Feature, Minimum Individual Piece Weight and
> Minimum Sample Piece Count --** A Class I or Class II prescription
> scale with an operational counting feature shall be marked with the
> minimum individual piece weight and minimum number of pieces used in
> the sample to establish an individual piece weight [if the minimum
> individual piece weight or the minimum number of pieces used to
> establish an individual piece weight is different from that specified
> in S.1.2.3. a and b.]{.underline}

***NOTE:*** The NIST technical advisor suggests the Sector consider the
potential confusion created or implications involved if an applicant
submits a scale with minimums smaller than specified in S.1.2.3. a and
b.

***Discussion/Recommendation:* Mettler Toledo withdrew this item from
the Weighing Sector agenda since the proposal did not relate to problems
encountered with Publication 14 type evaluation procedures.
Additionally, there was no additional time at the end of the meeting to
further discuss this item.**

# 8. "#" Symbol

**Source:** Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS)

**Background: NCWM Publication 14 Section 75 List of Acceptable
Abbreviations/Symbols lists "#" as an acceptable (but discouraged)
symbol for recorded representations for electronic cash registers (ECR)
and point‑of‑sale systems. RLWS reasons that if the symbol is suitable
for recorded representations for ECRs, there is no justification for its
prohibition for other recorded representations or markings. It should
either be Acceptable or [Not]{.underline} Acceptable.**

**According to the 61st NCWM Annual Report, the "#" was originally
allowed in 1976 because of space limitations on recording elements. The
"#" only took up one column where "lb" took two columns. The "#"was also
allowed since it was reported that it is used in the dictionary.**

**The NIST technical advisor also noted the symbol is known by many
names such as the octothorp, dry pound, avoirdupois pound, number, hash,
sharp, crunch, hex, grid, crosshatch, square, pig-pen, ticktacktoe,
scratch mark, thud, thump, and splat. In cartography, it is the symbol
for a village (eight fields around a central square). The U.S. usage is
derived from an old-fashioned commercial practice of using a \"#\"
suffix to tag pound weights on bills of lading. Outside the U.S., the
symbol is usually pronounced \"hash\" (the British symbol for pound is
"£").**

The submitter recommends the "#" symbol be removed from Publication 14
as an acceptable symbol and be reclassified as no longer acceptable
based upon the changes in printer technology over the past 30 years and
multiple definitions of the "#" mark. Additionally, Handbook 44 Scales
Code footnote for paragraph S.1.8.4. Recorded Representations,
Point-of-Sale Systems should be amended to eliminate the use of the "#"
symbol as follows:

> ^1^Weight values shall be identified by kilogram, kg, grams, g,
> ounces, oz, pound, [or]{.underline} lb~~, or the sign \"#.\"~~ For
> devices interfaced with scales indicating in metric units, the unit
> price may be expressed in price per 100 grams.
>
> (Amended 200X)

**Discussion/Recommendation: The Weighing Sector agreed that the "#"
symbol should be removed from Publication 14 as an acceptable symbol and
be reclassified as no longer acceptable based upon the changes in
printer technology over the past 30 years and multiple definitions of
the "#" mark. Additionally, Handbook 44 Scales Code footnote for
paragraph S.1.8.4. Recorded Representations, Point-of-Sale Systems
should be amended to eliminate the use of the "#" symbol as follows:**

> [^1] **Weight values shall be identified by kilogram, kg, grams, g,
> ounces, oz, pound, [or]{.underline} lb~~, or the sign \"#.\"~~ For
> devices interfaced with scales indicating in metric units, the unit
> price may be expressed in price per 100 grams.**
>
> **(Amended 200X)**

# 9. Elimination of Temperature Testing for Separable Weighing/load-receiving Elements

**Source:** Rice Lake Weighing Systems (RLWS)

**Background:** RLWS reported temperature testing (influence factor)
failures of separable weighing/load‑receiving elements that incorporate
load cells that have an NTEP Certificate of Conformance (CC). RLWS
builds the instrument to be submitted for tests using load cells from
their inventory, installs them into a weighing/load-receiving element,
and performs the room temperature testing before submitting the
instrument to the NTEP laboratory for evaluation. The instrument passes
all applicable tests performed at room temperature but fails the
temperature test. RLWS reported that the load cells are from a
well-known and respected load cell manufacturer. When RLWS contacted the
load cell manufacturer, they responded by stating, "You should have told
us these load cells were for NTEP testing." RLWS stated that the load
cell manufacturer will send them four "GOLDEN" load cells that have been
separately temperature tested to enable the weighing/load receiving
element to pass temperature testing. RLWS further stated that it takes
between 4 to 6 weeks or longer to receive load cells if they are
requested for a weighing/load-receiving element to be submitted for NTEP
evaluation.

An NTEP laboratory reported to RLWS that load cell manufacturers told
other weighing/load-receiving element NTEP applicants the same thing
after their weighing/load-receiving element failed the NTEP temperature
testing.

RLWS does not believe that separable weighing/load-receiving elements
using load cells that have an NTEP CC should be subject to additional
temperature testing for the following reasons:

-   Weighing/load receiving elements over 2000 lb are not subject
    temperature testing by NTEP;

-   The NCWM Conformity Assessment program will help assure that
    production load cells comply with temperature and other influence
    factor requirements; and

-   The costs associated with the temperature test for the
    weighing/load-receiving element can become excessive when the load
    cells already comply with temperature tests, especially if there is
    a failure. RLWS has provided a breakdown of NTEP costs associated
    with the temperature test using the Ohio NTEP laboratory rate
    schedule.

RLWS acknowledged that Measurement Canada does not approve load cells
and that temperature testing may still be required for an evaluation
approval under the Mutual Recognition Agreement.

The NIST technical advisor has contacted two load cell manufacturers and
inquired what they did to provide a scale applicant with "golden" load
cells. They reported that they retest and select the load cells that are
well within the error requirements. They also acknowledged that load
cells are NTEP evaluated in ideal loading conditions. There are no load
cell tests that simulate off-center loading caused by deflection of the
load-receiving element and changes to the mechanical interface at
different temperatures between the load cell mount and the
load‑receiving element.

RLWS recommended amending Publication 14 by removing the temperature
testing of separable bench and other platform weighing/load receiving
elements and establishing a new tolerance for these devices while tested
at room temperature.

  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
  **Time**     **Cost**     **Description**
  ------------ ------------ ----------------------------------------------------
  1 hour       \$110        Set-up of weighing/load-receiving element

  2 hours      \$220        Full test (increasing/decreasing, shift, corner)

  1 hour       \$110        Increasing/decreasing at temperature. --10 ^o^
                            (FAIL)

  Chamber      \$200        Billed for a half cycle of the temperature chamber

  1 hour       \$110        Ship weighing/load-receiving element back to
                            manufacturer

  \*                        Ship weighing/load-receiving element back to
                            manufacturer

  \*                        Order "GOLDEN" load cells to pass temperature tests

  \*                        Remove original load cells, install new load cells,
                            and re-test at room temp

  \*                        Ship weighing/load receiving element back to lab

  1 hour       \$110        Setup of weighing/load receiving element

  2 hours      \$220        Full test (increasing/decreasing, shift, corner)

  1 hour       \$110        Increasing/decreasing at temperature.

  **Total**    **\$1190**   **Costs to the point where the failure occurred**

  \*                        
  Additional                
  time to                   
  complete an               
  evaluation                
  and                       
  applicant                 
  costs                     
  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------

+----------+---------------+-----------------+------------------------+
| D        | Acceptance    | Acceptance      | Acceptance Tolerances  |
| ivisions | Tolerances    | Tolerances      |                        |
|          |               |                 | W                      |
|          | Complete      | Weighing        | eighing/load-receiving |
|          | Weighing      | /load-receiving | Element only room Temp |
|          | Device        | Element with    | Testing                |
|          |               | Temp Testing    |                        |
+----------+---------------+-----------------+------------------------+
| 0 to 500 | 0.5 e         | 0.35 e          | 0.30 e **(proposed)**  |
+----------+---------------+-----------------+------------------------+
| 501 to   | 1.0 e         | 0.70 e          | 0.60 e **(proposed)**  |
| 2000     |               |                 |                        |
+----------+---------------+-----------------+------------------------+
| 2001 to  | 1.5 e         | 1.05 e          | 0.70 e **(proposed)**  |
| 4000     |               |                 |                        |
+----------+---------------+-----------------+------------------------+
| 4001 to  | 2.0 e         | 1.40 e          | 0.80 e **(proposed)**  |
| 10 000   |               |                 |                        |
+----------+---------------+-----------------+------------------------+

This recommended new tolerance applies to weighing/load-receiving
elements that meet the following criteria:

1.  Weighing elements must have NTEP-approved load cells with an n~max~
    of 5000 and must be approved for temperatures --10 °C to + 40 °C (14
    °F to 104 °F).

2.  Weighing elements Certificate of Conformance (CC) will specify the
    load cell used during the evaluation and state that a similar
    NTEP-approved load cell could be used.

> **NOTE:** The replacement load cell must have an n~max~ of 5000 and be
> approved for temperatures --10 °C to +40 °C (14 °F to 104 °F).

The Weighing Sector should consider that the proposed change to amend
Publication 14 tolerances for weighing/load-receiving elements tested at
room temperature would likely require supporting language in NIST
Handbook 44. Additionally, the proposal, as submitted, will continue to
require temperature testing if the load cell does not have an NTEP CC or
if the load cells have a temperature range other than --10 °C to 40° C.

The technical advisor seeks input from manufacturers that are holders of
OIML R76 test reports conducted by other international laboratories and
information on the international policies regarding the testing of these
devices that use OIML R60 load cells.

**Discussion:** During the discussion of this item, the NIST technical
advisor reported that load cell manufacturers do not make special cells
for weighing/load-receiving elements that are submitted for type
evaluation. The load cell manufacturers reported that they select load
cells with errors that are well within the maximum permissible errors if
they know a weighing/load-receiving element is to be submitted for type
evaluation.

Some of the NTEP participating laboratories reported that they continue
to see problems with weighing/load-receiving elements during the
influence factor tests that do not comply with tolerances. The NTEP
applicants have stated that the materials used in the construction of
weighing/load-receiving elements and components in load cell junction
boxes that are affected by influence factors were the reason the device
failed influence factor testing.

A manufacturer commented that weighing/load-receiving elements above
2000 lb are also required to comply with influence factor requirements
and suggested that NTEP perform testing above the 2000 lb limit. Another
manufacturer stated that international laboratories testing for
compliance with OIML R76 for Non-automatic Weighing Instruments do not
evaluate weighing/load-receiving elements above 1000 kg (2000 lb).
Additionally, the manufacturer reported that R76 used a different
apportion of errors for evaluation of elements (modules) that reduced
the problems encountered by NTEP.

The NTEP director expressed concern with the current apportionment of
errors for separable elements and load cells. The load cells used in
weighing/load-receiving elements have an "M" (multiple load cell
application) designation, which means that a 1.0 factor is applied to
the applicable tolerance. This may present a problem with
weighing/load-receiving elements since they are evaluated to a tighter
tolerance (0.7 time the applicable tolerance) than the load cells.

***Recommendation:* Based upon the discussion and comments, the
submitter withdrew its proposal.**

# 10. Time Dependence Tolerances

**Source:** NIST WMD and NTEP Laboratories

**Background:** John Elengo, in his comparison of Handbook 44, OIML R76
-- Non-automatic Weighing Instruments, and OIML R60 -- Load Cells,
provided the following background information on the development and
evolution of Handbook 44 Scales Code T.N.4.5. Time Dependence.

> Prior to the establishment of Handbook 44 paragraph T.N.4.5., there
> was no such U.S. requirement for "creep" and, at the time of its
> consideration, the OIML requirement was based on a 4-hour period. This
> was considered excessive, especially since the error is primarily that
> of the load cells used in a scale. Generally, the greatest amount of
> load cell creep occurs during a short period (minutes) immediately
> following a step change in load. Thereafter, the output becomes more
> and more constant. Hence, Handbook 44 adopted a 1-hour requirement
> rather than a 4‑hour requirement. Some years later and during the
> course of revising OIML R60, it became evident that most international
> evaluation laboratories were not conducting the 4-hour test but a
> shorter one, and the creep proved to stabilize sufficiently during
> this shorter test. The assumption was made that it would meet the
> 4-hour requirement. This assumption was verified by sample tests.
> Based on this experience and that gained in the international
> comparison of load cell evaluations, the international work group for
> R60 concluded that a 30‑minute test is sufficient provided that, in
> addition to measuring the difference over a 30-minute period, the
> difference occurring in the last 10 minutes of this period be measured
> also. A more restrictive allowance than the total allowance for the
> 30-minute period is applied to the 10-minute period difference in
> order to assure the creep is becoming more and more constant and not
> increasing. OIML R76 adopted the R60 30-minute requirement. In so
> doing, the requirement now applies to the instrument as a whole and
> not only to the load cell. If main components other than the load cell
> are a source of creep, they can be accounted for using the principle
> of apportionment of errors (including the assignment of fractions *pi*
> to those various separate main components of an instrument that can be
> evaluated separately). \[refer to R76-1, 3.5.4\]

This item was further discussed at the 2004 meeting of the NTEP
participating laboratories where they agreed to forward a proposal to
align Handbook 44 with R76 and R60. However, there was some discussion
about the accuracy class marking for load cells (A, B, C, and D). Steve
Patoray indicated that OIML recommended load cells be marked with letter
accuracy class designations so that load cells would not be confused
with scales. This is consistent with the NTEP policy that a load cell by
itself does not constitute a weighing/load-receiving element. The labs
felt that there would be confusion by field inspectors if scales could
have load cells marked with either an alpha or numeric accuracy class.

The NIST technical advisor recommended amending paragraph T.N.4.5. and
adding new paragraphs T.N.4.5.1. and T.4.5.2. to include performance and
zero return requirements that are aligned with OIML R76 and R60 as
follows:

**T.N.4.5.  Time Dependence [(Creep) for Non-automatic Weighing
Instruments (Scales) during Type Evaluation]{.underline}.** ‑ ~~At
constant test conditions, the indication 20 seconds after the
application of a load and the indication after 1 hour shall not differ
by more than:~~

> (~~a) one-half of the absolute value of the applicable tolerance for
> the applied load for class III L devices; and~~
>
> ~~(b) the absolute value of the applicable tolerance for the applied
> load for all other devices.~~
>
> ~~(Amended 1989)~~
>
> [**T.N.4.5.1.** A non-automatic weighing instrument of Class II, III,
> and IIII shall meet the following requirements at constant test
> conditions:]{.underline}

(a) [When any load is kept on an instrument, the difference between the
    indication obtained immediately after placing a load and the
    indication observed during the following 30 minutes shall not exceed
    0.5 e.]{.underline}

(b) [However, the difference between the indication obtained at 15
    minutes and that at 30 minutes shall not exceed 0.2 e. 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}

(c) [The deviation on returning to zero as soon as the indication has
    stabilized, after the removal of any load which has remained on the
    instrument for one half hour, shall not exceed 0.5 e.]{.underline}

[For a multi-interval instrument, the deviation shall not exceed 0.5
e~1~ (first weighing segment).]{.underline}

> [On a multiple range instrument, the deviation on returning to zero
> from Max~i~ (load in the applicable weighing range) shall not exceed
> 0.5 e~i~ (interval of the weighing segment). Furthermore, after
> returning to zero from any load greater than Max~1~ (capacity of the
> first weighing range) and immediately after switching to the lowest
> weighing range, the indication near zero shall not vary by more than
> e~1~ (interval of the first weighing range) during the following
> 5 minutes.]{.underline}

[**T.N. 4.5.2.** A weighing instrument of Class III L shall meet the
following requirements:]{.underline}

(a) [When any load is kept on an instrument, the difference between the
    indication obtained immediately after placing a load and the
    indication observed during the following 30 minutes shall not exceed
    1.5 e.]{.underline}

(b) [However, the difference between the indication obtained at 15
    minutes and that at 30 minutes shall not exceed 0.6 e. 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}

[The deviation on returning to zero as soon as the indication has
stabilized, after the removal of any load which has remained on the
instrument for one-half hour, shall not exceed one-half of the absolute
value of the applicable tolerance for the applied load for Class III L
devices.]{.underline}

Add new paragraphs T.N.4.6. through T.N.4.6.3. and Table T.N.4.6.2. to
include tolerances for load performance and zero repeatability that are
aligned with OIML R60.

> [**T.N.4.6.  Time Dependence (Creep) for Load Cells during Type
> Evaluation. --** A load cell (force transducer) marked with an
> accuracy class, shall meet the following requirements at constant test
> conditions:]{.underline}
>
> [**T.N. 4.6.1.** - With a constant maximum load for the measuring
> range, D~max~, between 90 % and 100 % of maximum capacity, E~max~,
> applied to the load cell, the difference between the initial reading
> and any reading obtained during the next 30 minutes shall not exceed
> the absolute value of the maximum permissible error (mpe) for the
> applied load (see N.4.6.2.). The difference between the reading
> obtained at 20 minutes and the reading obtained at 30 minutes shall
> not exceed 0.15 times the absolute value of the mpe (see
> N.4.6.2.).]{.underline}
>
> [**T.N.4.6.2.** - The mpe for creep shall be determined from Table 5
> using the following apportionment factors (pLC):]{.underline}
>
> [pLC = 0.7 for load cells marked with S (single load cell
> applications), and]{.underline}
>
> [pLC = 1.0 for load cells marked with M (multiple load cell
> applications)]{.underline}

+--------+---------------+----------------+-------------+-------------+
| **     |               |                |             |             |
| [Table |               |                |             |             |
| T.N.   |               |                |             |             |
| 4.6.2. |               |                |             |             |
| M      |               |                |             |             |
| aximum |               |                |             |             |
| Permi  |               |                |             |             |
| ssible |               |                |             |             |
| Errors |               |                |             |             |
| (mpe)  |               |                |             |             |
| on     |               |                |             |             |
| Type   |               |                |             |             |
| E      |               |                |             |             |
| valuat |               |                |             |             |
| ion]{. |               |                |             |             |
| underl |               |                |             |             |
| ine}** |               |                |             |             |
+--------+---------------+----------------+-------------+-------------+
| **[    | [Load         |                |             |             |
| Tolera | (m)           |                |             |             |
| nce]{. | ]{.underline} |                |             |             |
| underl |               |                |             |             |
| ine}** |               |                |             |             |
|        |               |                |             |             |
| **[(m  |               |                |             |             |
| pe)]{. |               |                |             |             |
| underl |               |                |             |             |
| ine}** |               |                |             |             |
+--------+---------------+----------------+-------------+-------------+
|        | **[Class      | **[Class       | **[Class    | **[Class    |
|        | I]{           | II]            | III]{.u     | IIII]{.u    |
|        | .underline}** | {.underline}** | nderline}** | nderline}** |
+--------+---------------+----------------+-------------+-------------+
| [p[lc] | [0 ≤ 50       | [0 ≤ m ≤       | [0 ≤ m ≤    | [0 ≤ m ≤    |
| {.smal | 000v          | 5000           | 500v]{      | 50]{        |
| lcaps} | ]{.underline} | v]{.underline} | .underline} | .underline} |
| x      |               |                |             |             |
| 0.5v]  |               |                |             |             |
| {.unde |               |                |             |             |
| rline} |               |                |             |             |
+--------+---------------+----------------+-------------+-------------+
| [p[lc] | [50 001v ≤ m  | [5001v ≤ m ≤   | [501v ≤ m ≤ | [51v ≤ m ≤  |
| {.smal | ≤ 200         | 20             | 2000v]{     | 200v]{      |
| lcaps} | 000v          | 000            | .underline} | .underline} |
| x      | ]{.underline} | v]{.underline} |             |             |
| 1.0v]  |               |                |             |             |
| {.unde |               |                |             |             |
| rline} |               |                |             |             |
+--------+---------------+----------------+-------------+-------------+
| [p[lc] | [200 001v \<  | [20 001v ≤ m ≤ | [2001v ≤ m  | [201v ≤ m ≤ |
| {.smal | m             | 100            | ≤ 10        | 1000v]{     |
| lcaps} | ]{.underline} | 000            | 000v]{      | .underline} |
| x      |               | v]{.underline} | .underline} |             |
| 1.5v]  |               |                |             |             |
| {.unde |               |                |             |             |
| rline} |               |                |             |             |
+--------+---------------+----------------+-------------+-------------+
|        | [Load m,      |                |             |             |
|        | Class III     |                |             |             |
|        | L             |                |             |             |
|        | ]{.underline} |                |             |             |
+--------+---------------+----------------+-------------+-------------+
| p[lc]  | 0 ≤ m ≤ 500v  |                |             |             |
| {.smal |               |                |             |             |
| lcaps} |               |                |             |             |
| x 0.5v |               |                |             |             |
+--------+---------------+----------------+-------------+-------------+
| p[lc]  | 501 ≤ m ≤     |                |             |             |
| {.smal | 1000v \*      |                |             |             |
| lcaps} |               |                |             |             |
| x 1.0v |               |                |             |             |
+--------+---------------+----------------+-------------+-------------+
| \* Add |               |                |             |             |
| 0.7 to |               |                |             |             |
| the    |               |                |             |             |
| tol    |               |                |             |             |
| erance |               |                |             |             |
| for    |               |                |             |             |
| each   |               |                |             |             |
| 500 v  |               |                |             |             |
| of     |               |                |             |             |
| load   |               |                |             |             |
| or     |               |                |             |             |
| fr     |               |                |             |             |
| action |               |                |             |             |
| t      |               |                |             |             |
| hereof |               |                |             |             |
| up to  |               |                |             |             |
| a      |               |                |             |             |
| m      |               |                |             |             |
| aximum |               |                |             |             |
| load   |               |                |             |             |
| of 10  |               |                |             |             |
| 000 v  |               |                |             |             |
| for    |               |                |             |             |
| load   |               |                |             |             |
| cells  |               |                |             |             |
| marked |               |                |             |             |
| with   |               |                |             |             |
| S.     |               |                |             |             |
|        |               |                |             |             |
| \* Add |               |                |             |             |
| 1.0 to |               |                |             |             |
| the    |               |                |             |             |
| tol    |               |                |             |             |
| erance |               |                |             |             |
| for    |               |                |             |             |
| each   |               |                |             |             |
| 500 v  |               |                |             |             |
| of     |               |                |             |             |
| load   |               |                |             |             |
| or     |               |                |             |             |
| fr     |               |                |             |             |
| action |               |                |             |             |
| t      |               |                |             |             |
| hereof |               |                |             |             |
| up to  |               |                |             |             |
| a      |               |                |             |             |
| m      |               |                |             |             |
| aximum |               |                |             |             |
| load   |               |                |             |             |
| of 10  |               |                |             |             |
| 000 v  |               |                |             |             |
| for    |               |                |             |             |
| load   |               |                |             |             |
| cells  |               |                |             |             |
| marked |               |                |             |             |
| with   |               |                |             |             |
| M.     |               |                |             |             |
+--------+---------------+----------------+-------------+-------------+

The NIST technical advisor acknowledges that this proposal and the
proposal in the following agenda item address the alignment issue in
small steps. Another possible alternative for aligning Handbook 44 and
Publication 14 with OIML R60 is to consider incorporating OIML R60
chapters 1 through 7 by reference into Handbook 44 and OIML R60 Annexes
A through E into Publication 14. Handbook 44 and Publication 14 could
further include paragraphs that state which requirements are not
adopted, are different than, or are in addition to OIML R60.

**Discussion/Recommendation: The Weighing Sector discussed the impact
and implications of amending the marking requirements for load cells to
align with the marking requirements in OIML R60 (see applicable extracts
of OIML R60 marking requirements and selection guidelines in Appendix
A). One of the Sector members noted that the proposal for time
dependence testing did not include Class I scales (*Note: OIML R76 does
not require Class I scales comply with time dependence (creep)
requirements*). However, the current language in Handbook 44 paragraph
TN.4.5. includes Class I scales.**

**The Sector withdrew this item from the Weighing Sector agenda since
the proposal did not relate to problems encountered with Publication 14
type evaluation procedures. Additionally, there was no time at the end
of the meeting to further discuss this item.**

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

**Source:** NTEP Committee Technical Advisor

**Background***:* The OIML Mutual Acceptance Agreement (MAA) was adopted
at a recent International Committee on Legal Metrology (CIML) meeting in
Kyoto, Japan, in November 2003. The agreement will likely allow NTEP to
accept (and eventually exchange) reports and test data for load cells
that have been evaluated to OIML R60 -- Load Cells requirements. The
data then can be evaluated to NCWM Publication 14 requirements in order
to issue an NTEP Certificate of Conformance. Although the MAA does not
require the U.S. and NTEP requirements to be fully harmonized and
aligned with the requirements in R60, it does require that NTEP identify
the differences **between the** requirements so that an OIML applicant
is aware of additional testing and policies applicable to its load cells
such as markings, Class III L tolerances, and family and selection
guidelines.

Additionally, the original NTEP Publication 14 load cell family and
selection guidelines were originally developed prior the adoption of
similar guidelines in the 2000 revision of OIML R60. John Elengo and the
U.S. National Work Group developed and submitted the guidelines that are
currently in R60.

The NIST technical advisor recommended that the selection guidelines and
definition of a load cell family in OIML R60 be incorporated in NCWM
Publication 14 to the fullest extent possible. Additionally, it was
suggested that the Sector consider making a recommendation to adopting
the R60 marking requirements into Handbook 44. The primary difference
between R60 and Handbook 44 are markings for humidity and accuracy
classes. The R60 class markings for load cells are A, B, C, and D.
Handbook 44 class markings for load cells are the same for scales and
load cells (I, II, III, III L and IIII). It has been reported that the
purpose of different class markings for R60 load cells was to ensure
that a load cell and indicating element would not be considered a
non-automatic weighing instrument. This is consistent with the NTEP
policy stating that a load cell incorporated with a tank, hopper, hook
or platform does not convey that the load cell (and indicating element)
CC covers the complete weighing system.

**Discussion*:*** The NTEP director summarized the current NTEP load
cell selection process as follows:

-   One load cell would be selected if the family is small (e.g., 10:1).

-   The capacity selected would be close to the middle of the family and
    within 4:1 of the highest and lowest capacity load cell in the
    family.

Using this process, NTEP typically selects a capacity that is not the
most difficult to manufacture but is likely to be the most popular. The
R60 selection process typically selects load cells of a lower capacity,
which are more difficult to build and manufacture. The NTEP system is
significantly different from international requirements.

Several of the load cell manufacturers present agreed that the lowest
capacity load cell is the most difficult to manufacturer. One of the
manufacturers further stated that he believes the OIML R60 selection
process is more stringent. However, the OIML R60 family definition is
broader than NTEP, and they have not seen an increase or decrease in the
number of cells submitted for evaluation.

**Recommendation:** 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:

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

2.  **Review and adapt OIML R60 language for incorporation into
    Publication 14 for the next meeting of the Weighing Sector.**

The NIST technical advisor will forward an electronic copy of OIML R60
to assist the work group members.

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

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

**Background:** See the Report for the 89^th^ National Conference on
Weights and Measures, Specifications and Tolerances Committee Agenda
Item 310‑2 for additional background information.

During its 2003 meeting, the NTETC Measuring Sector agreed to forward a
proposal to the NCWM S&T Committee through the SWMA to add a new
paragraph G-N.3. Compatibility of Indicators and Weighing or Measuring
Elements to Handbook 44. The proposal intended to clarify what
requirements must be met to interface an indicating element and a
weighing or measuring element, each of which has its own NTEP CC listing
compatible communication specifications, but not previously evaluated
together on a single NTEP CC.

At the 2004 NCWM Interim Meeting, the S&T Committee heard several
comments indicating that this item is not sufficiently developed to move
forward. The S&T Committee decided to ***withdraw*** Item 310-2 from the
S&T Committee agenda until it is further developed and resubmitted by
the NTETC Weighing and Measuring Sectors.

**Discussion:** The Weighing Sector reviewed the background information.
The NIST technical advisor reported that an *ad hoc* meeting may be
scheduled on Saturday, October 23, 2004, with the Measuring Sector
members attending the Southern Weights and Measures Association meeting
in Gulfport, Mississippi, to discuss this item.

The Weighing Sector agreed with the NTEP director that the policies used
by the NTETC Measuring Sector are very restrictive. Members of the
Measuring Sector want to have policies for measuring elements that are
as flexible as existing Weighing Sector policies. Weighing device
policies permit separate main elements (e.g., indicators, load cells,
and weighing elements) with separate NTEP Certificates of Conformance to
be combined---a practice referred to as \"mixing and matching\"---to
create weighing systems which are recognized by NTEP.

The representatives from Canada reported that their liquid-measuring
device type evaluation laboratory performs additional evaluations on the
pulse output from the measuring element and the pulse input capability
of the indicating element. NTEP essentially evaluates the performance of
the combination of elements.

Some of the Weighing Sector members believed that the proposal belongs
in the Liquid-Measuring Devices Code. They also were concerned that the
terms "previously evaluated" and "Handbook 44 compliant ticket" are not
clear and need further development. Another concern expressed by the
Weighing Sector was that the proposed language in G-N.3. (a) could be
interpreted to mean that all combinations of communication means between
elements would have to be evaluated without adequate Handbook 44
standards and Publication 14 tests.

Other Weighing Sector members believed \`there are no significant
compatibility issues with weighing devices. Separable indicating and
weighing/load receiving elements will either work correctly (if properly
installed and configured) or not be operable. The NTEP director
discussed the fact that NTEP does have an issue with the compatibility
of separable indicating and weighing/load receiving elements, especially
with vehicle scales with several load cells. OIML R76 evaluates the
minimum voltage per scale verification division, which has not been
adopted in Handbook 44 and Publication 14. The combination of separable
indicating and weighing/load-receiving elements would not be a suitable
combination if the signal from the weighing/load-receiving element were
too small for the indicating element. The resultant combination will
appear to perform correctly; however, it may no longer comply with
influence factors and have a zone of uncertainty that would be too large
to display a stable weight.

The Weighing Sector also stated that they do not fully understand
liquid-measuring device technology compatibility issues (i.e., pulse
counting compatibility, partially compatible digital communications, and
applicable NTEP liquid-measuring device testing) to give additional
input on the proposal.

**Recommendation:** **The Sector believes that the proposal is not
appropriate for weighing devices since the language could require all
combinations of devices and communications be evaluated. The Weighing
Sector agrees with the Measuring Sector that this is not the intent of
the proposed language.**

**The Sector supports the joint meeting of the NTETC Weighing and
Measuring Sector members who are attending the 2004 SWMA Technical
Conference. If the Sectors agree on the issues and proposal, then the
proposal can be placed in the General Code; otherwise, any proposals
should remain in the specific codes. If there is no clear consensus of
that meeting, the Measuring Sector could request a separate work group
to develop a proposal to address the compatibility of multiple elements
issue.**

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

**Source:** NTEP Participating Laboratories

**Background:** Field inspectors have reported to one of the NTEP
laboratories that they are finding computing scales interfaced with
electronic cash registers (ECR) where an ECR will accept weighing
results from the computing scale, use the ECR\'s price look-up (PLU) to
retrieve tare and unit price information, and calculate the total price.
The inspectors have reported that a different unit price, tare, and
total price may already be entered and displayed on the computing scale.
What the customer sees on the display of the computing scale (the net
weight, unit price, and total price) may not be what the customer is
actually charged and printed on the ECR receipt. The NTEP laboratories
have reported that at least three companies have requested this method
of operation for NTEP certification.

In one example, the scale manufacturer is marketing the computing scale
as a point-of-sale scale for use with an ECR. The computing scale has
push button tare, percent tare, PLUs, gross/net display, and memory
recall. The company wants to amend its CC to allow the scale\'s use in
general applications and for use with an ECR. The company notes that
this is one of the most important selling features for its product line.
It gives the operator the ability to quote the price of an item without
having to \"ring it up\" on the ECR.

The operation is addressed in Sections 11.15. to 11.21. of the 2004
Publication 14 Electronic Cash Registers Interfaced with Scales (ECRS)
checklist. If the ECR were setup to meet the requirements of those
sections there wouldn\'t be a problem. The company does not want to
burden the end user with using a compatible ECR designed to work with a
computing scale. The company stated that the computing scale, interfaced
with an ECR, is already approved by a weights and measures jurisdiction.

The NTEP laboratories believe NIST Handbook 44 needs clarification in
this area and are proposing the following paragraph be added to the
Scales Code to address those areas already noted in NCWM Publication 14:

> [**S.1.8.5. Computing Scale Interfaced to a Cash Register**. - A
> computing scale may interface with a cash register
> provided:]{.underline}
>
> [(a) The cash register only records (serves as a printer) the
> information received from the scale.]{.underline}
>
> [(b) The computing scale has tare capability.]{.underline}
>
> [(c) The computing scale is not equipped with PLU
> capability.]{.underline}
>
> [(d) 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.]{.underline}

**Discussion:** The Sector reviewed the background information and
proposed language for NIST Handbook 44. The Maryland participating
laboratory added that in the example they encountered, a unit price that
would be displayed on the scale would be different than the unit price
associated with product look-up code in the electronic cash register.
Tares can also be overridden. The device was subsequently submitted for
NTEP evaluation and the identified problems were corrected. The
participating laboratories believe there is no problem with the test
performed in Publication 14; however, they stated that the field
inspector does not have the information contained in Publication 14 and
has not been trained to look for the problems identified in the
background information.

Several Sector members stated that the Maryland field officials properly
identified a problem with the agreement of indications, noted that the
ECR and computing scale Certificates of Conformance did not list this
combination of interfaces, and took appropriate corrective actions.

**Recommendation: The Sector agreed not to recommend the proposed
changes to NIST Handbook 44 since there are currently appropriate means
in Handbook 44 (G-S.5. Indicating and Recording Elements and G‑S.2.
Facilitation of Fraud), and the examination procedure outlines address
these issues during field evaluation.**

# 14. Publication 14 Requirements for Computing Scales Interfaced with an Electronic Cash Register

*Source:* NTEP Participating Laboratories

Background: In addition to the background information in the above
agenda item for computing scales interfaced with an electronic cash
register (ECR), many computing scale manufacturers are not aware of the
computing scale and ECR interface requirements in the ECRS checklist
(electronic cash register interfaced with scales) in NCWM Publication
14. Also, there are no guidelines in the Digital Electronic Scales (DES)
checklist to direct them to the appropriate language in the ECRS
checklist.

The participating laboratories recommend that NCWM Publication 14 DES
and ECRS be amended to:

1.  Put a check box in the Publication 14 DES checklist that will state
    that the computing scale interfaced to an ECR meets the applicable
    requirements in the ECRS checklist, and

2.  Add to the ECRS checklist: "If the scale has multiple sales
    accumulation capability, only weighed items are accumulated and the
    cash register only records the total accumulated price."

**Discussion:** The Sector discussed the proposal to amend Publication
14. The Sector agreed the addition to the DES checklist was appropriate.
However, the Sector was concerned about the ability of a computing scale
to have an operational accumulation capability while it was interfaced
with an ECR because the receipt on an ECR itemizes purchases made by the
customer, however the items that are accumulated on the computing scale
would not be itemized in the ECR receipt.

**Recommendation*:* The Sector recommends that Publication 14 DES
checklist be amended as proposed by the NTEP laboratories and that the
proposal to amend the ECRS checklist be amended to require the computing
scale accumulation capability be disabled if it can be interfaced with
an ECR ("[If the scale has multiple sales accumulation capability,
~~only weighed items are accumulated and the cash register only records
the total accumulated price, or~~ the scale accumulation capability is
disabled".]{.underline}). The NIST technical advisor further recommended
an editorial change to the ECRS checklist by renumbering paragraphs
11.15. through 11.21. to 11.15.1. through 11.5.7. to clarify the
requirements are for computing scales interfaced with an ECR. The
proposed recommendation to amend Publication 14 is in Appendix A, agenda
Item 14.**

# 15. Publication 14 - Computing Scale Section 

***Source:*** NTEP Participating Laboratories

***Background:*** The Weighing Sector discussed a Maryland NTEP
laboratory proposal to clarify display identification, label formatting,
and the use of other features (pre-pack, POS application, etc.) The NTEP
laboratories agreed the computing scale section of the DES checklist
lacks clarity in these areas.

The Maryland NTEP laboratory drafted amendments to NCWM Publication 14
DES Section 27 that clarifies checklist requirements for price computing
scales.

**Discussion:** The Sector agreed with the proposal from the Maryland
NTEP laboratory and reviewed the examples of correct and incorrect
labels for compliance with applicable sections of NIST Handbook 130
Uniform Packaging and Labeling Regulation, including the use of "unit
price" on the printed labels. The Sector suggested that the proposal be
amended to correct the examples of correct labels that do no have a kg,
lb, or count associated with the unit prices and add an additional
example where the term "unit price" is correctly used on a label.

Recommendation: The Sector recommends the proposal to amend Publication
14, Section 27, as modified by the Sector, be incorporated into
Publication 14, as shown in Appendix A agenda Item 15.

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

**Source:** Maryland Participating Laboratory

**Background:** This item is related to the computing scale proposal in
agenda Item 15 and was included in the original discussion at the NTEP
laboratory meeting. The Maryland NTEP laboratory believed the computing
scale section of the DES checklist lacked clarity in the areas of
multiple uses of displays, position of displays, and the use of other
features (e.g., pre-pack)

Generally, manufacturers use the "unit price" or a separate display for
indicating non-metrological information (e.g., PLU codes). If
non-metrological numerical values are placed in the "weight" display or
in the "total price" display, they could be misleading and interpreted
as valid weight.

The Maryland NTEP laboratory recommended the following additional
language for NCWM Publication 14, Section 27- Price Computing Scales:

  ------- ------------------------------------------------ ----------------
  27.X.   Dedicated displays (used only for the display of **Yes** **No**
          the specific information) are provided for the   **N/A**
          total price and the quantity information.        
          (Values that could be interpreted as a weight    
          shall not be displayed in the weight display     
          window.)                                         

  27.X.   The placement of displays shall be               **Yes** **No**
          mathematically logical (net weight x unit price  **N/A**
          = total price) when reading from left to right   
          (or top to bottom).                              

  27.X.   [When a computing scale is setup in a mode for   **Yes** **No**
          indirect sales to the customer, information that **N/A**
          would not be available in the direct sales mode  
          **is not** displayed on the customer             
          side.]{.underline}                               
  ------- ------------------------------------------------ ----------------

The following areas of R76-Non-automatic Weighing Instruments were used
in developing the additional requirements.

OIML R76 states:

> **4.4.4. Multiple use of indicating devices**
>
> Indications other than primary indications may be displayed in the
> indicating device, provided that,

-   the appropriate unit of measurement, or symbol thereof, or a special
    sign identifies quantities other than weight values,

-   weight values that are not weighing results shall be clearly
    identified, or they may be displayed only temporarily on manual
    command and shall not be printed.

> No restrictions apply if the weighing mode is made inoperative by a
> special command.
>
> **4.15.4. Special applications of a price-computing instrument**
>
> Only if all transactions performed by the instrument or by connected
> peripherals are printed on a ticket or label intended for the
> customer, a price-computing instrument may perform additional
> functions that facilitate trade and management. These functions shall
> not lead to confusion about the results of weighing and price
> computing.
>
> Other operations or indications not covered by the following
> provisions may be performed, provided that no indication that could
> possibly be misunderstood as a primary indication is presented to the
> customer.

**Discussion:** 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 placed on the scale and a
calculation of total price. If the product code was indicated in the
"Total Price" display while a load was already on the scale, a customer
may believe that the product code number is the total price to pay.

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Many of the sector members did not believe the 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.

**Recommendation: The Sector believed the example provided by the
Maryland NTEP laboratory did not demonstrate a problem. It also believed
the proposed language could cause additional confusion. The submitter
agreed to develop language to further its case and submit such to the
Sector for discussion and ballot approval. If no consensus can be
reached on the ballot, the item will be carried over to the next meeting
of the Weighing Sector.**

# 17. Handbook 44 - Location of Marking for "Capacity x d" on Scales

**Source:** NTEP Participating Laboratories

**Background:** NIST Handbook 44, Scales Code, Table S.6.3.b., Note 3
states:

> [The nominal capacity and the value of the scale division shall be
> shown together (e.g., 50 000 x 5 kg, 100 000 x 10 lb, 15 x 0.005 kg,
> or 30 x 0.01 lb) adjacent to the weight display when the nominal
> capacity and the value of the scale division are not readily apparent.
> Each scale division value or weight unit shall be marked on multiple
> range or multiple-interval scales.]{.underline}

There have been discussions with the NTEP labs on their interpretation
of the location requirement for marking "capacity x d." Specifically,
what is meant by the term "adjacent?\" This item has been addressed
several times in the past and the Weighing Sector and NCWM Executive
Committee have been unable to develop a solution. The June 1990 NTETC
Weighing Sector Report stated:

> "The Committee was unable to be more definitive and maintained its
> opinion that the NTEP Laboratory's judgment remains the best solution.
> In cases of extreme disagreement, the appeal process (to the Board of
> Governors) is the avenue to resolve."

Attempts to interpret this requirement continue to cause conflict
between NTEP labs and manufacturers. The NTEP labs maintain that the
marking shall be next to the weight display on the face of a scale, but
devices are being submitted with the marking located elsewhere on the
face of the scale. (See the following examples.)

Example 1 - Correct

![](media/image8.png){width="4.461111111111111in"
height="1.9979166666666666in"}

Example 2 - Incorrect

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height="2.0444444444444443in"}

NOTE: By amending Handbook 44 as proposed, both examples would be
acceptable.

The NTEP laboratories agree with the following premises:

-   Example 2 is incorrect according to Handbook 44 because the marking
    does not appear *adjacent* to the weight display *(Tech Advisor
    comment: Additionally, the markings are not placed as close as
    practical to the weight indication as required in G-S.5.2.4.
    Values).*

-   The operator is familiar with the device and does not rely heavily
    on the location of the marking for capacity x division.

-   The customer rarely understands the marking or its significance.

-   The marking in both examples is conspicuous enough for the inspector
    and service technician who rely most heavily on the information.

-   Both examples in the attachment would be acceptable if the
    requirement could be amended to allow for the marking to simply be
    placed conspicuously on the face of the indicating portion of the
    scale. *(Tech advisor comment: The current Scales Code requirements
    are not in conflict with the General Code paragraph G‑S.5.2.4.
    Values, however, the proposal submitted by the NTEP laboratories
    does create a conflict since the markings may not be placed as close
    as practical to the indications.)*

NCWM Publication 14 DES Section 2.13. states:

~~2.13. The nominal capacity by minimum scale division shall be clearly
and conspicuously marked adjacent to the weight display. (Acceptable
location depends on conspicuousness.)~~

This statement implies, and the NTEP laboratories concur, that
"conspicuousness" should be the primary concern, not "adjacent." But
until "adjacent" is removed from the requirement, NTEP is tied to that
portion of the requirement as well.

The NIST technical advisor also included language in OIML R76 for
Non-automatic Weighing Instruments paragraph 7.1.4 Presentation of
descriptive markings. The NIST technical advisor believes the
recommendations in R76 satisfy the intent of the participating
laboratories' recommendations and does not require a third definition of
"face" in NIST Handbook 44, Appendix D, as follows:

> 7.1.4. Presentation of descriptive markings
>
> The descriptive markings shall be indelible and of a size, shape and
> clarity allowing easy reading. They shall be grouped together in a
> clearly visible place either on a descriptive plate fixed to an
> instrument or on a part of the instrument itself.
>
> The markings:
>
> Max ...
>
> Min ...
>
> e ...
>
> and d if d does not equal e
>
> shall also be shown near the display of the result if they are not
> already located there *(Tech advisor note: The markings may need to be
> repeated near the result if they are on a plate or location that is
> not near the weight display, or if the markings are on separable
> elements)*. It shall be possible to seal the plate bearing the
> descriptive markings unless its removal will result in its
> destruction. If the data plate is sealed, it shall be possible to
> apply a control mark to it.

**The participating laboratories asked the Nebraska NTEP laboratory to
develop a proposal to amend Scales Code Table S.6.3.b., Note 3 and add a
new definition of "face" based upon discussions of this item during the
2004 meeting of the NTEP laboratories.**

***Discussion/Recommendation:* The Weighing Sector reviewed the
background information and the proposed amendments to Handbook 44 from
the NTEP laboratories and the NIST technical advisor. The Sector agreed
to forward to the regional and NCWM S&T Committees the following amended
recommendation:**

> **The nominal capacity *and value of the scale division shall be shown
> together (e.g., ~~50 000 x 5 kg, 100 000 x 10 lb,~~ 15 x 0.005 k, or
> 30 x 0.01 lb) ~~adjacent to the weight display~~ [in a clear and
> conspicuous manner and be readily apparent when viewing the reading
> face of the scale indicator unless]{.underline} ~~when the nominal
> capacity and the value of the scale division are not immediately~~ it
> is [already]{.underline} apparent [by the design of the
> device]{.underline}. Each scale division value or weight unit shall be
> marked on multiple range or multi-interval scales.***
>
> ***\[Nonretroactive as of January 1, 1983\]***
>
> **(Amended January 1, 200X)**

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

**Source:** Brechbuhler Scales Inc.

**Background:** During the 1998 NTETC Weighing Sector meeting, the
Sector agreed the GIPSA (Grain Inspection Packers and Stockyards
Administration) test car may be used to satisfy testing requirements for
CLC and section capacity. However, there was no recommendation regarding
the addition of vehicle weighing applications for existing Certificates
of Conformance (CC) that were certified for only railway track
applications. Brechbuhler Scales believes that vehicle weighing
applications (e = 20 lb) can be added on a railway track scale NTEP CC
without additional testing, and that the CLC rating can be established
based upon previous section tests using the GIPSA test car (or other
railroad test cars and additional test weights used for the evaluation).
Brechbuhler Scales states that there is no benefit for performing
additional CLC tests to include the vehicle weighing application to an
existing railway track scale CC.

It should be noted that existing NTEP technical policy A. Models to be
submitted for Evaluation, paragraph 8(a) Weighing Systems, Scales or
Weighing/Load-receiving Elements Greater than 30 000 lb Capacity states
that the scale division **e** will be limited to the value of **e** that
was originally evaluated and listed on the CC.

Brechbuhler Scales requested 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).

**Discussion:** The Sector reviewed the background information and
discussed amending the appropriate NTEP Technical Policy. Brechbuhler
Scales also provided additional history of the item. The railroad track
scale in question was originally submitted as a combination
vehicle/railroad track scale. However, the user changed the application
such that vehicles could not drive onto the scale, therefore, the device
was evaluated and a Certificate of Conformance was issued for railroad
track applications only. On a later installation, a CLC test was
performed. Brechbuhler Scales questions the value of the additional
evaluation.

Some of the Sector members support additional testing to verify that a
railroad track scale can accurately weigh at lower capacities used by
highway vehicles. They report frequent problems when the scale is
calibrated for railroad use and is inaccurate for vehicle weighing.
Additionally, the traffic patterns are different between highway
vehicles and railroad cars. Highway vehicles frequently travel along the
side of the scale where railroad cars travel on the rails, which are
typically located on the main girders of the weighbridge. These Sector
members believed that a scale designed for railroad cars might not have
been designed to adequately support highway vehicles along the sides of
the scale.

The manufacturers stated that the calibration problems encountered
during verifications are the result of improper use and maintenance of
railway track scales.

Other Sector members believe that CLC testing can be eliminated on
combination vehicle/railroad track scales because of the amount of
weights placed on the scale. Dave Quinn reported that he is working on a
white paper that will help clarify the CLC issue.

**Recommendation: The Weighing Sector did not reach a consensus on this
item. Brechbuhler Scales stated that they would develop and submit a
proposal for testing for railroad track scales that will include
procedures to include highway vehicle applications.**

**This item will be carried over to the 2005 meeting of the Weighing
Sector.**

# 19. Display of a Negative Balance Condition and Required Markings

**Source:** NTEP Participating Laboratories

**Background:** One of the NTEP laboratories has reported that it has
seen not-built-for-purpose primary weight displays in which blanking the
weight display is used to indicate a behind zero condition. The problem
occurs when all of the required G-S.1. Identification markings also
blank. The scale is in an error condition, is still functioning in a
normal operational mode as it was designed to operate (display an error
code within specific parameters), and is not in a screen saver or sleep
mode. Blanking the required markings is not necessary and would give the
false impression that the weight display feature is not enabled. Primary
indications must be clear and definite. G.S.1. information must be
permanently marked.

The laboratories recommended adding the following statement to the end
of Publication 14, Digital Electronic Scales, Section 18.2 --Blanking
the Display:

> [When blanking a primary weight display with live on screen G-S.1.
> and/or S.6.3. markings, the required markings must not
> blank.]{.underline}

The laboratories also recommended:

-   adding language to Section 5- Identification in the ECRS checklist
    Section 18. Zero Indication;

-   similar wording be added to Section 5 of the ECRS checklist;

-   group existing paragraphs 5.6. thru 5.9. under a new Section 5.7. to
    clarify that paragraphs above the phrase "For not-built-for-purpose,
    software-based devices, the following shall apply:" may be
    applicable to all ECRs (including not-built-for-purpose,
    software-based devices).

**Discussion/Recommendation: *The Weighing Sector reviewed and discussed
the proposed changes to Publication 14. A question was asked if the use
of "pop-up" displays or menus that temporarily blocked the required
information was a problem. The Sector agreed there should be no issues
with the "pop-up" feature since this is a temporary condition during
normal operation; a transaction cannot be conducted while the temporary
feature is operational, and the customer is able to review the entire
transaction (zero-load, weight, and price calculations if applicable).
***

***The Sector agreed to recommend that the proposed language, as shown
in Appendix A - Agenda Item 19, be added to NCWM Publication 14.***

# 20. Dropping the 4^th^ Step in Class III and IIII Tolerances

***Source:*** NIST Technical Advisor

**Background:** During the August 2003 meeting of the U.S. National Work
Group (USNWG) for R76 Non-Automatic Weighing Instruments, the group
discussed the difference in the tolerance for Class III and IIII
weighing instruments. The USNWG confirmed that the original intent of
the step tolerances was to provide a relationship between scale accuracy
and resolution. They further recommended that Handbook 44 Class III and
Class IIII tolerances be aligned with OIML R76. The manufacturers
present during the meeting reported that they essentially build
identically performing instruments and load cells for both national and
international markets. Additional background information is presented in
Appendix A.

Since the August 2004 meeting Nigel Mills and Gary Lameris of the Hobart
Corporation provided the following additional "production data"
comparing the different Class III tolerances:

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![](media/image11.png){width="5.331944444444445in"
height="2.6881944444444446in"}

The charts indicate that the above production scales would comply with
Handbook 44 linearity tolerances up to 10 000 e and OIML R76 tolerances
up to approximately 7000 e. Hobart Corporation also reported that many
scales and load cells would have difficulty complying with the
temperature effect on zero with an n~max~ greater than 5000 e in both
Handbook 44 and OIML R76.

The Sector was requested to review the background information and
discuss submitting the following proposal to amend Scales Code Table 6
Maintenance Tolerances as follows:

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| [     |           |       |       |         |         |            |
| verif |           |       |       |         |         |            |
| icati |           |       |       |         |         |            |
| on]{. |           |       |       |         |         |            |
| under |           |       |       |         |         |            |
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| scale |           |       |       |         |         |            |
| divi  |           |       |       |         |         |            |
| sions |           |       |       |         |         |            |
| [e    |           |       |       |         |         |            |
| ]{.un |           |       |       |         |         |            |
| derli |           |       |       |         |         |            |
| ne}** |           |       |       |         |         |            |
+-------+-----------+-------+-------+---------+---------+------------+
|       | **1**     | **2** |       | **3**   |         | ~~5~~      |
+-------+-----------+-------+-------+---------+---------+------------+
| **Cl  | Test Load |       |       |         |         |            |
| ass** |           |       |       |         |         |            |
+-------+-----------+-------+-------+---------+---------+------------+
| I     | 0 ‑ 50    | 50    | 200   | 20­0 001 |         |            |
|       | 000       | 001 ‑ | 000   | +       |         |            |
+-------+-----------+-------+-------+---------+---------+------------+
| II    | 0 ‑  5    | 5 001 | 20    | 20 001  |         |            |
|       | 000       | ‑     | 000   | +       |         |            |
+-------+-----------+-------+-------+---------+---------+------------+
| III   | 0 -       | 501 ‑ | 2 000 | 2 001   | ~~4     | ~~4 001    |
|       | 500       |       |       | [       | 000~~   | +~~        |
|       |           |       |       | +]{.und |         |            |
|       |           |       |       | erline} |         |            |
|       |           |       |       | ‑       |         |            |
+-------+-----------+-------+-------+---------+---------+------------+
| IIII  | 0 -       | 51 ‑  | 200   | 201     | ~~400~~ | ~~401 +~~  |
|       | 50        |       |       | [       |         |            |
|       |           |       |       | +]{.und |         |            |
|       |           |       |       | erline} |         |            |
|       |           |       |       | ‑       |         |            |
+-------+-----------+-------+-------+---------+---------+------------+
| III L | 0 ‑       | 501 ‑ | 1 000­ | (Add 1d |         |            |
|       |  500      |       |       | for     |         |            |
|       |           |       |       | each    |         |            |
|       |           |       |       | add     |         |            |
|       |           |       |       | itional |         |            |
|       |           |       |       | 500 d   |         |            |
|       |           |       |       | or      |         |            |
|       |           |       |       | f       |         |            |
|       |           |       |       | rac­tion |         |            |
|       |           |       |       | t       |         |            |
|       |           |       |       | here­of) |         |            |
+-------+-----------+-------+-------+---------+---------+------------+

The NIST technical advisor requested that the Sector discuss Accuracy
Class III L and offer a technical justification to retain the Handbook
44 Class III L tolerance and propose a similar tolerance be incorporated
in OIML R76 or recommend that Class III L be removed from Handbook 44,
and if so, should it be non-retroactive? The Class III L tolerance
structure in Handbook 44 deviates from the intent step tolerances since
there is little relation of the value of the scale division (e.g.,
e = 20 lb resolution) to the accuracy required (i.e., ± 8 e at 80 000 lb
maintenance tolerance). The tolerance values, zero-tracking limit and
motion detection requirements in Handbook 44 are roughly equivalent to
an R76 instrument when e = 50 lb.

**Discussion/Recommendation: The Weighing Sector withdrew this item from
its agenda since the proposal did not relate to problems encountered
with Publication 14 type evaluation procedures. The Sector recommended
that the proposal submitted by NIST and the U.S. National Work Group be
made an information/developmental item if it were submitted to the
regional weights and measures associations and the NCWM S&T Committee.**

**Members of the Weighing Sector offered the following comments:**

**The elimination of the fourth step in Class III weighing devices may
encourage the increased usage of multiple range scales. This by itself
is desirable, however, NTEP should consider manufacturers\' concerns
with existing Publication 14 interpretations of Handbook 44 that require
the range or interval in use be adequately identified. A problem arises
when the change in minimum interval does not change the number of
significant digits in the display (frequently used to adequately define
which range is in use).**

**Additionally, the proposal may have an impact on Class III separable
weighing/load-receiving elements and load cells and the maximum
permissible errors allowed during type evaluation since the
apportionment of errors in Handbook 44 is different than OIML R76 and
R60.**

**There was no time available at the end of the meeting to discuss Class
III L scales and load cells.**

# 21. Cash Acceptors or Card-activated Systems

**Source:** NTEP Participating Laboratories

**Background:** During the 2001 Weighing Sector Meeting, the cash/coin
acceptor capability for self-service ECR-POS systems was discussed.

The Sector concluded that the participating labs would use the draft
procedure on a one-year trial basis and report back to the NIST
technical advisor with their comments. Additionally, the NIST technical
advisor would attempt to contact the affected manufacturers of
self-service checkout systems interfaced with scales for their comments
on the proposed checklist addition.

The NTEP laboratories reported no problems with the draft procedures and
agreed to forward them to the Weighing Sector for review and comment.
The Sector should also consider if the draft procedures are needed or
suitable for Digital Electronic Scales checklist. The NIST technical
advisor was requested to send the draft procedures to CC holders of
self-checkout POS systems. Unfortunately, this has not been done yet.

***Discussion/Recommendation:* The Sector agreed to recommend the
procedures, as shown in Appendix A, agenda Item 21, be added to
Publication 14 ECRS.**

# 22. Tare on a Multiple Range Scales

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

**Background:** NCWM Publication 14, Section 33 is not clear on what is
expected of tare on a multiple range scale when switching from a lower
weighing range to a higher weighing range. Section 33 states: "On a
multiple range instrument, a tare value may only be transferred from one
weighing range to another one with a larger verification scale interval
but shall then be rounded in the upward direction to the latter
verification interval." It is not clear if this means the tare must
[always]{.underline} be rounded to a [higher value]{.underline}, or if
tare can be rounded [to the resolution]{.underline} of the higher range.

During the 2004 NTEP Laboratory meeting in Ottawa Canada, there was
discussion about the rounding of tare to zero when the tare value was
less than 0.5 e. The Ohio NTEP laboratory believes that rounding of tare
should follow normal rounding rules, except that the scale can never
round tare to zero and maintain the scale in Net mode, indicating that
zero Tare is entered. Don Onwiler, Nebraska, stated that Nebraska's
policy is to consider tare less than 0.5 e to be a product without tare
material. Canada allows tare to round to the nearest division, including
zero. The labs (except NE) agreed to submit the Ohio proposal as amended
by the NTEP labs to the Sector with changes noted during the discussion.
The tare value can round down to the nearest scale division except when
the nearest scale division is zero. Then tare has to round up.

The NTEP laboratories submitted the following amendments to NCWM
Publication 14 as indicated in the highlighted text.

**33. Multiple Range Scales**

A multiple range scale is an instrument having two or more weighing
ranges with different maximum capacities and different scale intervals
for the same load receptor, each range extending from zero to its
maximum capacity. The weighing ranges may be either manually or
automatically selected. Each weighing range is considered to be an
individual scale and evaluated accordingly.

The capacity and verification scale division must be conspicuously
marked near the weight display. The range in use must be clearly
indicated. If a scale has a decimal point and a different number of
decimal places in each weighing range, the position of the decimal point
and the number of digits following is an adequate definition of the
weighing range in use. If the weighing ranges do not utilize a decimal
point and differing numbers of decimal places (e.g., scale divisions are
20 lb, 50 lb, and 100 lb), another method such as an external range
indicator must be provided to indicate the weighing range in use.

Whenever gross and tare weights fall in different weighing ranges so
that the scale divisions for the gross and tare weights differ, the net
weight must agree mathematically with the gross and tare weights that
are indicated or recorded (i.e., net = gross - tare).

On a multiple range instrument, a tare value may only be transferred
from one weighing range to another with a larger verification scale
interval. [When transferring a tare value from a lower range to a higher
range, the tare value should be rounded appropriately to the latter
verification interval with care taken to prevent a zero tare value.
~~but shall~~ ~~then be rounded in the upward direction~~ ~~to the
latter verification interval~~.]{.mark}

[Examples: (Assuming an interval value for range 1 is 2 lbs and an
interval value for range 2 is 5 lbs.)]{.mark}

[]{.mark}

-   [Tare value entered in range 1 is 8 lbs -- when switching to range
    2, the tare value would become 10 lbs.]{.mark}

-   [Tare value entered in range 1 is 6 lbs -- when switching to range
    2, the tare value would become 5 lbs.]{.mark}

-   [Tare value entered in range 1 is 2 lbs -- when switching to range
    2, the tare value would become 5 lbs ~~or the tare value may be
    cleared and the scale returned to the gross mode.~~ *(Strikeout was
    suggested at the spring meeting of the NTEP labs)*]{.mark}

-   [In examples 1 and 2 above, the tare value is rounded appropriately
    to realize the smallest error introduced by rounding. ~~In example
    3, appropriate rounding could create a zero tare condition. In this
    example, the tare value would be rounded up or cleared.~~
    *(Strikeout was suggested at the spring meeting of the NTEP
    labs)*]{.mark}

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+---+---+---+-----+---------------------------------------+-------------+
|   | 3 | M |     |                                       | **Yes**     |
|   | 3 | a |     |                                       | **No**      |
|   | . | n |     |                                       | **N/A**     |
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+---+---+---+-----+---------------------------------------+-------------+
|   |   | 3 |     | from a smaller to greater range at    | **Yes**     |
|   |   | 3 |     | any load.                             | **No**      |
|   |   | . |     |                                       | **N/A**     |
|   |   | 2 |     |                                       |             |
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|   |   | . |     |                                       |             |
+---+---+---+-----+---------------------------------------+-------------+
|   |   | 3 |     | from a greater to a smaller weighing  | **Yes**     |
|   |   | 3 |     | range when there is no load on the    | **No**      |
|   |   | . |     | load receptor and the indication is   | **N/A**     |
|   |   | 2 |     | zero or at a negative net value; the  |             |
|   |   | . |     | tare operation shall either be        |             |
|   |   | 1 |     | canceled or revert to the original    |             |
|   |   | . |     | value and zero shall be set, both     |             |
|   |   | 2 |     | automatically.                        |             |
|   |   | . |     |                                       |             |
+---+---+---+-----+---------------------------------------+-------------+
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+---+---+---+-----+---------------------------------------+-------------+
|   |   | 3 |     | from a smaller to the following       | > **Yes**   |
|   |   | 3 |     | greater weighing range when the load  | > **No**    |
|   |   | . |     | exceeds the maximum gross weight of   | > **N/A**   |
|   |   | 2 |     | the range being operative.            |             |
|   |   | . |     |                                       |             |
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+---+---+---+-----+---------------------------------------+-------------+
|   |   | 3 |     | only from a greater to the smallest   | > **Yes**   |
|   |   | 3 |     | weighing range when there is no load  | > **No**    |
|   |   | . |     | on the load receptor and the          | > **N/A**   |
|   |   | 2 |     | indication is zero or at a negative   |             |
|   |   | . |     | net value; the tare operation shall   |             |
|   |   | 2 |     | either be canceled or revert to the   |             |
|   |   | . |     | original value and zero shall be set, |             |
|   |   | 2 |     | both automatically.                   |             |
|   |   | . |     |                                       |             |
+---+---+---+-----+---------------------------------------+-------------+
| 3 | D |   |     |                                       | > **Yes**   |
| 3 | e |   |     |                                       | > **No**    |
| . | v |   |     |                                       | > **N/A**   |
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Discussion: Several Weighing Sector members stated that forcing a user
to round tare up forces them to give away product. Other Sector members
responded that they tell the users that items are to be sold on the
basis of net weight, customers are not expected to pay for the package
material (tare), and that costs associated with tare are part of the
cost associated with doing business. Therefore, the unit price of the
commodity should be adjusted accordingly. Another Sector member reported
that actual quantities of products and tare often fall more or less
randomly between indicated amounts and rounding to the nearer value and
should balance out over a number of transactions.

It was also reported that Publication 14 allows for tare to be rounded
to the nearest scale division for single range scales (DES 2004
paragraph 47.2.2.), but forces tare to be rounded to the next higher
division for multiple range scales (DES 2004 paragraph 32.3.). Members
of the Sector questioned why the rounding of tare is treated differently
between the two types of scales and whether or not Handbook 44 supports
the Publication 14 requirements in paragraph 32.3.

Some of the manufacturers stated that they recommend to their customers
with pre-packaging scales that they round tare up to the next higher
division to reduce the possibility of packages being rejected by weights
and measures officials.

**Recommendation: The Sector did not reach consensus on this item. This
issue will be carried over to the next meetings of the NTEP laboratories
and NTETC Weighing Sector.**

# 23. Performance and Permanence Tests for Railway Track Scales Used to Weigh Statically 

**Source:** NTEP Participating Laboratories

**Background:** The 2004 edition of NCWM Publication 14 states the
following:

> 68\. Performance and Permanence Tests for Railway Track Scales Used to
> Weigh Statically
>
> 68.7. Permanence Test
>
> The permanence test shall be conducted from 20 to 30 days after
> successful completion of the initial performance test. It is
> recommended that the performance tests described above be repeated.
> However, if the original test car is not available, the test may be
> conducted to the extent possible with at 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
> entire test must be repeated.
>
> (footnote 13) If the subsequent performance test cannot be completed
> within 30 days because of the unavailability of test cars, maintenance
> tolerance will be applied.

The NTEP laboratories agreed the wording for this and all permanence
testing should be changed to say a "minimum of 20 days" (not stating a
maximum). Additionally, Footnote 13 should be removed and acceptance
tolerances should be applied for all type evaluation testing, except
where absolute values are to be used.

**Discussion:** The Weighing Sector reviewed the summary of the June
1992 meeting of the NTETC Weighing Sector that addressed the permanence
test for railway track scales. The Sector recognized the language in
Publication 14, Section 68, footnote 13 is not supported by Handbook 44
paragraph G-T.1. Acceptance Tolerances. However, manufacturers are
concerned with eliminating the footnote since it is difficult to perform
the subsequent permanence test within the 20- to 30-day time period.
They are also concerned that the use (abuse) of these scales makes it
difficult for them to maintain acceptance tolerances for periods
significantly beyond the 30 days. Additionally, it is costly for the
NTEP applicant if the scale fails the permanence test and they have to
discontinue the evaluation until a GISPA type test car can return to the
site or if they have to pay the railroads to deliver two railroad test
cars to the test site.

**Recommendation: The Sector agreed to recommend the requirement that
the subsequent permanence test be "conducted 20 to 30 days after the
successful completion of the initial permanence test" be changed to
"after a minimum of 20 days...."**

**However, there was no consensus or recommendation for the minimum
number of weighments between tests or the deletion of footnote 13.**

**The NIST technical advisor and Ed Luthy (Brechbuhler Scales)
volunteered to submit this issue to the railroads during the October
2004 meeting of AREMA Committee 34-Scales (American Railway Engineering
and Maintenance of Way Association).**

**This item will be carried over for the 2005 meeting of the NTETC
Weighing Sector.**

# 24. Next Sector Meeting

Discussion/Recommendation: *The normal rotation of laboratories for the
next Weighing Sector meeting is at the Ohio NTEP participating
laboratory. However, the Sector recommends that the meeting be held in
conjunction with the Western Weights and Measures Association regional
meeting which will be held in Phoenix, AZ, in September 2005.*

# Appendix A - Recommendations for Amendments to Publication 14

# 

# Agenda Item 1 (a)

# 

17\. Manual Weights

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| 1 | Manual entries of gross or net weights are       | **Yes**       |
| 7 | permitted when being used for direct sales ~~for | **No**        |
| . | use~~ in the following applications only:        | **N/A**       |
| 1 |                                                  |               |
| . | -   ~~(1)~~POS systems interfaced with a scale   |               |
|   |     when giving credit for a weighed item;       |               |
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|   | ~~(2) when generating labels for standard weight |               |
|   | packages;~~                                      |               |
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|   | -   (~~3~~) postal and package shipping scales   |               |
|   |     when generating manifests for pick-up at a   |               |
|   |     later time; ~~and~~                          |               |
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|   | -   (~~4~~) on livestock scales and vehicle      |               |
|   |     scales to correct erroneous tickets; and     |               |
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|   | -   (~~5~~) when an item is pre-weighed on a     |               |
|   |     legal-for-trade scale and marked with the    |               |
|   |     correct net weight.                          |               |
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| 1 | The scale shall ~~must~~ be at gross-load ­or net | **Yes**       |
| 7 | zero and the scale indication shall ~~must~~ be  | **No**        |
| . | at zero ~~in the gross weight display mode~~     | **N/A**       |
| 2 | before manual weight entries are permitted       |               |
| . | (except for scales being used not-for-direct     |               |
|   | sales to the customer) and;                      |               |
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| 1 | Recorded weight values shall be identified as    | **Yes**       |
| 7 | MAN WT, MANUAL WT, MAN WEIGHT, or similar        | **No**        |
| . | statement. R~~r~~ecorded manual gross or net     | **N/A**       |
| 3 | weight values must be adequately defined so it   |               |
| . | is clear that the ~~gross~~ weight values are    |               |
|   | manual gross or net weight entries. ~~Recorded   |               |
|   | weight values must be identified as MAN WT,      |               |
|   | MANUAL WT, MAN WEIGHT, or similar statement.~~   |               |
|   |                                                  |               |
|   | The use of a symbol to identify multiple manual  |               |
|   | weight entries is permitted, provided the symbol |               |
|   | is defined on the same page on which the manual  |               |
|   | weight entries appear and the definition of the  |               |
|   | symbol is automatically printed by the recording |               |
|   | element as part of the document.                 |               |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+---------------+
| 1 | Scales that can be used for both direct and      | **Yes**       |
| 7 | indirect scales to the customer by the use of an | **No**        |
| . | external button or switch to issue prepack       | **N/A**       |
| 4 | random weights or standard pack labels, the      |               |
| . | manual weight capability shall only be operable  |               |
|   | in the prepack and unit price) or similar modes  |               |
|   | of operation that retain tare (and unit price)   |               |
|   | information for labeling multiple packages.      |               |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+---------------+
| 1 | Manual tare entries shall not interact with a    | **Yes**       |
| 7 | feature that compares one weight value to        | **No**        |
| . | another to identify the larger weight as the     | **N/A**       |
| 5 | gross weight.                                    |               |
| . |                                                  |               |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+---------------+
| 1 | Manual tickets may be entered from scales that   | **Yes**       |
| 7 | are not interfaced (physically connected) to the | **No**        |
| . | system provided it is clearly stated on the      | **N/A**       |
| 6 | ticket.                                          |               |
|   |                                                  |               |
|   | ***NOTE:** The use of a \"hot key\" or other     |               |
|   | means to selectively interrupt communication     |               |
|   | with the scale is not permitted.*                |               |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+---------------+
| 1 | In the normal weighing mode, when scale to       | **Yes**       |
| 7 | computer communications exists, manual gross and | **No**        |
| . | net weights cannot be entered for a new (not     | **N/A**       |
| 7 | voided) ticket. Manual gross and tare weights    |               |
| . | can be entered for new tickets if scale          |               |
|   | communication is lost. Scales reading errors     |               |
|   | such as motion, below zero, over capacity, or    |               |
|   | wrong display units are not considered a loss of |               |
|   | communication with the scale.                    |               |
|   |                                                  |               |
|   | A conspicuous message must be printed on the     |               |
|   | ticket that this is a manually generated         |               |
|   | weigh-ticket.                                    |               |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+---------------+

# Agenda Item 1 (b)

  ------- -------------------------------------------------- ----------------
  2.21.   The section capacity of a railway track and        **Yes** **No**
          livestock scale-indicating element shall be marked **N/A**
          on or adjacent to the identification badge on the  
          indicating element. The section capacity shall be  
          prefaced by the words "Section Capacity" or an     
          abbreviation of that term. Abbreviations shall be  
          "Sec Cap" or "Sec C." All capital letters and      
          periods may be used.                               

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

  ------ -------------------------------------------------- ----------------
  5.1.   The section capacity of a railway track and        **Yes** **No**
         livestock scale shall be marked on or adjacent to  **N/A**
         the identification badge on the indicating         
         element. The section capacity shall be prefaced by 
         the words "Section Capacity" or an abbreviatin of  
         that term. Abbreviations shall be "Sec Cap" or     
         "Sec C." All capital letters and periods may be    
         used.                                              

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

+---+--------------------------------------------------+---------------+
| 5 | Combination vehicle/railway track and            | **Yes**       |
| . | combination vehicle/livestock scales shall be    | **No**        |
| 4 | marked with (1) the nominal capacity and CLC for | **N/A**       |
| . | vehicle weighing, and (2) the nominal capacity   |               |
|   | and section capacity for railway and livestock   |               |
|   | weighing. The e~min~ for both vehicle weighing,  |               |
|   | ~~and~~ railway, and livestock weighing shall    |               |
|   | also be marked.                                  |               |
|   |                                                  |               |
|   | **NOTE:** Combination scales (vehicle/railway    |               |
|   | track and vehicl[e/l]{.underline}ivestock) shall |               |
|   | be marked with all required information.         |               |
+---+--------------------------------------------------+---------------+

75\. List of Acceptable Abbreviations/Symbols

+----------+-----------------------+-----------------+----------------+
| **       | Accuracy Class        | I, II, III, III | l, ll, lll,    |
| Weighing |                       | L, IIII         | lll L, llll,   |
| and**    |                       |                 | 1, 2, 3, 3 L,  |
|          |                       | ~~Or~~          | 4              |
| **In     |                       | [               |                |
| dicating |                       | or]{.underline} |                |
| Ele      |                       |                 |                |
| ments:** |                       | Symbols         |                |
|          |                       | enclosed in an  |                |
|          |                       |                 |                |
|          |                       | ellipse such    |                |
|          |                       | as:             |                |
|          |                       |                 |                |
|          |                       | ![](med         |                |
|          |                       | ia/image12.png) |                |
|          |                       | {width="0.16597 |                |
|          |                       | 222222222222in" |                |
|          |                       | h               |                |
|          |                       | eight="0.124305 |                |
|          |                       | 55555555556in"} |                |
+----------+-----------------------+-----------------+----------------+
|          | maximum number of     | n~max~          |                |
|          | scale divisions       |                 |                |
+----------+-----------------------+-----------------+----------------+
|          | [Section              | [Sec C or Sec   |                |
|          | Capacity]{.underline} | C               |                |
|          |                       | ap]{.underline} |                |
+----------+-----------------------+-----------------+----------------+

# Agenda Item 1 (d)

**43. Discrimination and Zone of Uncertainty**

Code Reference: T.N.7.1 and T.N.7.2.

The zone of uncertainty for digital indications must be \<= 0.3 d. This
test shall be conducted under controlled conditions in which
environmental factors are reduced to the extent that they will not
affect the results obtained.

+---+----+------+------------------------------------+---------------+
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+---+----+------+------------------------------------+---------------+
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+---+----+------+------------------------------------+---------------+
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+---+----+------+------------------------------------+---------------+
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+---+----+------+------------------------------------+---------------+
|   | 4  | Dig  |                                    |               |
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|   |    | 2 e. |                                    |               |
+---+----+------+------------------------------------+---------------+
|   |    | 4    | At or near zero (zero plus 10 e)   | > **Yes**     |
|   |    | 3.2. |                                    | > **No**      |
|   |    | 1.1. |                                    | > **N/A**     |
+---+----+------+------------------------------------+---------------+
|   |    | 4    | At maximum test load.              | > **Yes**     |
|   |    | 3.2. |                                    | > **No**      |
|   |    | 1.2. |                                    | > **N/A**     |
+---+----+------+------------------------------------+---------------+
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|   |    | of   |                                    |               |
|   |    | 2 e. |                                    |               |
+---+----+------+------------------------------------+---------------+
|   |    | 4    | At or near zero (zero plus 10 e)   | > **Yes**     |
|   |    | 3.2. |                                    | > **No**      |
|   |    | 2.1. |                                    | > **N/A**     |
+---+----+------+------------------------------------+---------------+
|   |    | 4    | At maximum test load.              | > **Yes**     |
|   |    | 3.2. |                                    | > **No**      |
|   |    | 2.2. |                                    | > **N/A**     |
+---+----+------+------------------------------------+---------------+
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|   |    | 1.0  |                                    |               |
|   |    | e.   |                                    |               |
+---+----+------+------------------------------------+---------------+
|   |    | 4    | At or near zero                    | > **Yes**     |
|   |    | 3.2. |                                    | > **No**      |
|   |    | 3.1. |                                    | > **N/A**     |
+---+----+------+------------------------------------+---------------+
|   |    | 4    | At maximum test load.              | > **Yes**     |
|   |    | 3.2. |                                    | > **No**      |
|   |    | 3.2. |                                    | > **N/A**     |
+---+----+------+------------------------------------+---------------+

  ------- ------------------------------------------------------------------
  63.4.   Subsequent Type Evaluation (Field) Permanence Test (Applicable for
          instruments above 2000 lb capacity, or instruments, because of
          their size, that can not be accommodated by the laboratory.)

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

A minimum of two increasing-load, two decreasing-load, and two shift (or
a combination of shift and corner) tests, are to be conducted after a
minimum of 20 days after the initial tests. The scales are to be tested
to capacity using certified tests weights. 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. If scale repeatability is not good (e.g., \> 0.5d),
conduct additional tests.

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.

69.1.1. Discrimination test at zero-load [or near zero outside the range
of the AZSM,]{.underline} and at scale capacity [or the maximum test
load, whichever is less]{.underline}.

69.4.1. Discrimination test at zero-load or near zero outside the range
of the AZSM, and at scale capacity or the maximum test load, whichever
is less.

# Agenda Item 1 (e)

50\. Performance and Permanence Tests ~~for Counter (Bench) Scales
(Including Computing Scales)~~

**~~50.1. Increasing Load Test~~**

~~Because of the ease of testing computing scales, it is recommended
that the increasing load test for computing scales (approximately 30 lb
capacity) consist of loads of 0.05, 0.45, and 0.95 lb, at 1 lb intervals
thereafter to one-half capacity, and at 2 lb intervals from one-half
capacity to capacity. Larger capacity scales should be tested at 1 lb
intervals to 5 lb and in convenient steps to capacity, with a minimum of
eight addi­tional test loads. These are minimum tests.~~

**~~50.2. Decreasing Load Test~~**

~~The minimum decreasing load test is at a test load of one-half
capacity after the scale has been loaded to capacity.~~

**~~50.3. Shift Test~~**

~~Test with test loads equal to one-half capacity as specified in
N.1.3.1. and at test positions as illustrated below:~~

![](media/image13.png){width="6.538888888888889in" height="1.93125in"}

**[50.1. Performance Test (Weigh-Labelers)]{.underline}**

[**Note:**]{.underline}

[**-** If the device is designed for use in static (non-automatic)
weighing, it shall be tested statically using mass
standards.]{.underline}

[- If the device is designed for only automatic (dynamic or static)
weighing, it shall only be tested in the automatic mode of
operation.]{.underline}

> [50.1.1. **Non-automatic (Static) Tests.**]{.underline}
>
> [50.1.1.1 **Increasing‑Load Test. -** The increasing‑load test shall
> be conducted with the test loads approximately centered on the
> load‑receiving element of the scale.]{.underline}
>
> [50.1.1.2. **Decreasing‑Load Test. -** The decreasing‑load test shall
> be conducted with the test loads approximately centered on the
> load‑receiving element of the scale.]{.underline}
>
> [50.1.1.3. **Shift Test. -** To determine the effect of off-center
> loading, a test load equal to one-half (½) maximum capacity shall be
> placed in the center of each of the four points equidistant between
> the center and front, left, back, and right edges of the load
> receiver.]{.underline}
>
> ![](media/image14.wmf){width="3.395138888888889in" height="2.23125in"}
>
> [50.1.1.2. **Discrimination Test. -** A discrimination test shall be
> con­ducted with the weighing device in equilibrium at zero­ load and at
> maximum test load, and under controlled conditions in which
> environ­mental factors are reduced to the extent that they will not
> affect the results obtained. This test is conducted from just below
> the lower edge of the zone of uncertainty for increasing‑load tests,
> or from just above the upper edge of the zone of uncertainty for
> decreasing‑load tests.]{.underline}
>
> [50.1.1.5. **Zero‑Load Balance Change. -** A zero‑load balance change
> test shall be conducted on all automatic-weighing systems after the
> removal of any test load. The zero‑load balance should not change by
> more than the minimum tolerance applicable. (Also see
> G‑UR.4.2.)]{.underline}
>
> [50.1.1.6. **Influence Factor Testing. -** Influence factor testing
> shall be conducted.]{.underline}
>
> [50.1.2. **Automatic (dynamic or static) Tests. -** The device shall
> be tested at the highest speed for each weight range using
> standardized test pucks or packages. Test runs shall be conducted
> using four test loads as described in Table N.3.2. Each test load
> shall be run a minimum of 10 consecutive times.]{.underline}

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  **[Table N.3.2. Test Loads]{.underline}**

  [At or near minimum capacity]{.underline}

  [At or near maximum capacity]{.underline}

  [At two (2) critical points between minimum and maximum
  capacity]{.underline}

  [Test may be conducted at other loads if the device is intended for use
  at other specific capacities]{.underline}
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

> [50.1.2.1 **Shift Test. -** To determine the effect of eccentric
> loading, for devices without a means to align packages, a test load
> equal to one-third (1/3) maximum capacity shall be passed over the
> load receiver or transport belt (1) halfway between the center and
> front edge, and (2) halfway between the center and back
> edge.]{.underline}

  -----------------------------------------------------------------------
  1\)

  **(2)**
  -----------------------------------------------------------------------

[50.2. Performance Test (Automatic Checkweighers)]{.underline}

> [50.2.1. **Non-automatic (static) Tests. -** If the scale is designed
> to operate statically during normal user operation, it shall be tested
> statically using the applicable weigh-labeler
> requirements.]{.underline}
>
> [50.2.2. **Automatic (dynamic or static) Tests. -** The device shall
> be tested at the highest speed in each weight range using standardized
> test pucks or packages. Test runs shall be conducted using four test
> loads. The number of consecutive test weighments shall be as described
> in Table N.4.2.]{.underline}

+----------------------------------------+-----------------------------+
| **[Table N.4.2. Number of Sample       |                             |
| Weights per Test for Automatic         |                             |
| Checkweighers]{.underline}**           |                             |
+----------------------------------------+-----------------------------+
| **[Weighing Range]{.underline}**       | **[Number of sample weights |
|                                        | per test]{.underline}**     |
| **[m = mass of test                    |                             |
| load]{.underline}**                    |                             |
+----------------------------------------+-----------------------------+
| [20 divisions \< m \< 10               | [60]{.underline}            |
| kg]{.underline}                        |                             |
|                                        |                             |
| [20 divisions \< m \< 22               |                             |
| lb]{.underline}                        |                             |
+----------------------------------------+-----------------------------+
| [10 kg \<m \< 25 kg]{.underline}       | [32]{.underline}            |
|                                        |                             |
| [22 lb \<m \< 55 lb]{.underline}       |                             |
+----------------------------------------+-----------------------------+
| [25 kg \<m \< 100 kg]{.underline}      | [20]{.underline}            |
|                                        |                             |
| [55 lb \<m \< 220 lb]{.underline}      |                             |
+----------------------------------------+-----------------------------+
| [100 kg (220 lb) \< m]{.underline}     | [10]{.underline}            |
+----------------------------------------+-----------------------------+

**50.[3]{.underline}~~2~~. Out-of-Level Tests for Weigh-labelers and
Checkweighers (If Applicable)**

If the scale is not equipped with a level-indicating means, it must be
tested in an out-of-level condition to determine compliance with
paragraph S.4. Leveling-Indicating Means.

50.[3]{.underline}~~2~~.1. Place one side of the scale three degrees (or
5 %) out-of-level with respect to the width axis of the scale. The scale
should then be zeroed. Conduct a shift test^1^ and increasing and
decreasing load tests.

50.[3]{.underline}~~2~~.2. Place the opposite side or the scale
out-of-level, zero the scale, and repeat tests.

50.[3]{.underline}~~2~~.3. Place the front of the scale three degrees
(or 5 %) out-of-level with respect to the length axis of the scale. Zero
the scale and conduct the shift, increasing and decreasing load tests.

50.[3]{.underline}~~2~~.4. Place back of scale out-of-level, zero the
scale, and repeat tests. All test results must be within acceptance
tolerances. If the scale fails any of these tests, a level-indicating
means is needed.

^1^ The shift test is usually conducted first since this test frequently
reveals accuracy problems.

# Agenda Item 3

*PROPOSED CHANGES TO PUB 14 TO INCLUDE COUNTING FEATURE*

*Page DES 17*

*UNDERLINED TEXT IS PROPOSED TO BE ADDED*

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 and customer\'s indications on complete scales. 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). Remote weight displays (except \"scoreboard\" displays),
the customer\'s weight display provided for scales interfaced with
electronic cash registers (ECRs), and weight displays that are built
into ECRs must be marked with the scale capacity and scale division. The
capacity by division statement may be part of the scale display or
marked adjacent to the display. Large remote customer\'s
(\"scoreboard\") displays have not been required to meet the marking
requirements because the markings probably cannot be read from a
customer\'s position. In those cases, the operator\'s weight display
must be properly marked.

The marked nominal capacity on all vehicle, axle-load, and livestock
scales shall not exceed the concentrated load capacity times the
quantity of the number of sections in the scale minus 0.5. As a formula,
this is stated as:

> Nominal Capacity = Concentrated Load Capacity x (N - 0.5)
>
> where N = the number of sections in the scale.

Devices designed for special applications are to be so marked to prevent
them from being used in an unsuitable application. Examples of special
application scales are prepackaging scales, digital postal scales with
simultaneous pound and ounce weight unit indications, weight classifying
scales, and Class III scales with a small number of scale divisions and
a verification scale division. When a scale is installed with an
operational counting feature, the scale shall be marked on both the
operator and customer side with the statement, \"The counting feature is
not legal for trade.\" Exception: When a prescription scale complies
with paragraphs S.1.2.3., S.2.5.3., and S.6.6., it shall be marked,
"Counting Feature for Prescription Filling Only."

  --------------- -------------------------------------------------- ---------------
  The system must                                                    
  be clearly and                                                     
  permanently                                                        
  marked on an                                                       
  exterior                                                           
  surface,                                                           
  visible after                                                      
  installation,                                                      
  as follows:                                                        

  1.1             The name, initials, or trademark of the            Yes No N/A
                  manufacturer or distributor. A remote display is   
                  required to have the manufacturer\'s name or       
                  trademark and model designation. (Code Reference   
                  G-S.1.)                                            

  1.2             A model designation that positively identifies the **Yes** **No**
                  pattern or design of the device. The Model         **N/A**
                  designation shall be prefaced by the word          
                  \"Model,\" \"Type,\" or \"Pattern.\" These terms   
                  may be followed by the term \"Number\" or an       
                  abbreviation of that word. The abbreviation for    
                  the word \"Number\" shall, as a minimum, begin     
                  with the letter \"N\" (e.g., No or No.) The        
                  abbreviation for the word \"Model\" shall be       
                  \"Mod\" or \"Mod.\" (Effective January 1, 2003)    
                  (Code Reference G-S.1.)                            

  1.3             Except for equipment with no moving or electronic  **Yes** **No**
                  component parts, a non-repetitive serial number.   **N/A**
                  (Code Reference G-S.1.)                            
  --------------- -------------------------------------------------- ---------------

***DES-20***

+----+------+------------------------------------------+--------------+
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|    | an   |                                          | **[N/A]{.    |
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|    | low. |                                          |              |
+----+------+------------------------------------------+--------------+
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|    | it   |                                          |              |
|    | s    |                                          |              |
|    | hall |                                          |              |
|    | be:  |                                          |              |
+----+------+------------------------------------------+--------------+
| [  | 1.   | marked, "Counting Feature for            | [Yes]        |
| ]{ | 19.1 | Prescription Filling Only" (see test     | {.underline} |
| .m |      | procedure in Section 58);                | [No]         |
| ar |      |                                          | {.underline} |
| k} |      |                                          | [N/A]        |
|    |      |                                          | {.underline} |
+----+------+------------------------------------------+--------------+
| [  | 1.   | marked with the minimum piece weight and | [Yes]        |
| ]{ | 19.2 | minimum number of pieces used to         | {.underline} |
| .m |      | establish an individual piece count.     | [No]         |
| ar |      |                                          | {.underline} |
| k} |      |                                          | [N/A]        |
|    |      |                                          | {.underline} |
+----+------+------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 1. | All  |                                          | [Yes]        |
| ~~ | mark |                                          | {.underline} |
| 19 | ings |                                          | [No]         |
| ~~ | must |                                          | {.underline} |
| 20 | be   |                                          | [N/A]        |
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|    | ble. |                                          |              |
+----+------+------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 1. | The  |                                          | [Yes]        |
| 2~ | l    |                                          | {.underline} |
| ~0 | ette |                                          | [No]         |
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|    | \_\_ |                                          |              |
+----+------+------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 1. | If   |                                          | **[Yes]{.    |
| 2~ | the  |                                          | underline}** |
| ~1 | mark |                                          | **[No]{.     |
| ~~ | ings |                                          | underline}** |
| 2. | for  |                                          | **[N/A]{.    |
|    | o    |                                          | underline}** |
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+----+------+------------------------------------------+--------------+

***Proposed New Section to be inserted after Grain Test Scales,***

***Section 38, Page DES 57***

38\. Counting Feature on Class I or II Scales Used in Prescription
Filling Applications

Code References: S.1.2.3, S.2.5.3, N.1.10, T.N.3.10, and Table T.N.3.10

+----+----+--------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 38 | T  |                                            | > **Yes**    |
| .1 | he |                                            | > **No**     |
|    | s  |                                            | > **N/A**    |
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+----+----+--------------------------------------------+--------------+
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+----+----+--------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 38 | T  |                                            | > Yes No N/A |
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+----+----+--------------------------------------------+--------------+
|    | 38 | If symbol "ct" is used to identify count,  | > **Yes**    |
|    | .3 | it is not used to identify carat in the    | > **No**     |
|    | .1 | weighing mode.                             | > **N/A**    |
+----+----+--------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 38 | Va |                                            | > Yes No N/A |
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+----+----+--------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 38 | C  |                                            | > Yes No N/A |
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+----+----+--------------------------------------------+--------------+
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+----+----+--------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 38 | T  |                                            |              |
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+----+----+--------------------------------------------+--------------+
|    | 38 | Individual piece weight is equal to or     | **Yes**      |
|    | .7 | greater than 3 e.                          | **No**       |
|    | .1 |                                            | **N/A**      |
+----+----+--------------------------------------------+--------------+
|    | 38 | Sample size is equal to or greater than    | **Yes**      |
|    | .7 | the marked minimum sample size in pieces.  | **No**       |
|    | .2 |                                            | **N/A**      |
+----+----+--------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 38 | T  |                                            | Yes No N/A   |
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+----+----+--------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 38 | P  |                                            | Yes No N/A   |
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+----+----+--------------------------------------------+--------------+
| 3  | P  |                                            | **Yes**      |
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+----+----+--------------------------------------------+--------------+

**[In addition to Table 6 Maintenance Tolerances (for weight), the
indicated piece count value computed by a Class I or Class II
prescription scale counting feature shall comply with the tolerances in
Table T.N.3.10. Maintenance and acceptance tolerances are the
same.]{.underline}**

+-----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| **Table T.N.3.10**                |                                  |
|                                   |                                  |
| **Maintenance and Acceptance      |                                  |
| Tolerances**                      |                                  |
|                                   |                                  |
| **In Excess and in Deficiency for |                                  |
| Count**                           |                                  |
+-----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| Indication of Count               | Tolerance                        |
|                                   |                                  |
|                                   | (piece count)                    |
+-----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| 0 -- 100                          | 0                                |
+-----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| 101 to 200                        | 1                                |
+-----------------------------------+----------------------------------+
| 201 or more                       | 0.5 %                            |
+-----------------------------------+----------------------------------+

**Notes on testing:**

**Conduct at least two increasing and decreasing load tests with at
least four different test loads, including the maximum at each tolerance
level. Do not recalibrate the scale during this test. Document any
non-conformance results.**

Example:

> Scale Capacity = 620g x 0.01 g
>
> (marked with a minimum piece weight of 0.03 g and a minimum piece
> count of 10)
>
> Piece weight =0.03 g = 3 e
>
> Minimum sample size =10 pieces =30 e = 0.30 g
>
> 100 pcs = 300 e = 3 g
>
> 200 pcs = 600 e = 6 g

To achieve the highest possible count, divide the capacity (620 g) by
the minimum weight of the piece count (0.03 g). Truncate the quotient
(20666.666 counts) to the nearest whole integer (20666 counts).

[To perform the test at near maximum, pick a whole number near this
amount, such as 20500. Calculate the amount of weight that should cause
the scale to indicate a count of 20500 by multiplying the desired count
(20500) by the weight of the minimum piece weight (0.03 g), The result
is 615 g. Place 615 g on the scale and it should indicate 20500
counts.]{.underline}

+----+------------------------------------------------+---------------+
| [  | Calculate the loads required to cause the      | **Yes**       |
| 38 | scale to indicate, respectively, a count of 10 | **No**        |
| .1 | 100, 200, and maximum count capacity (based on | **N/A**       |
| 1] | scale capacity and minimum individual piece    |               |
| {. | weight). The device indicates each of these    |               |
| un | loads within the tolerance specified in table  |               |
| de | T.N.3.10.                                      |               |
| rl |                                                |               |
| in | [(If necessary, check several more loads to    |               |
| e} | verify the count calculation at other loads    |               |
|    | and minimum sample counts.)]{.underline}       |               |
+----+------------------------------------------------+---------------+

  ------ ------------ -------------------------------------------- ---------------
  38.7   The counting                                              
         feature                                                   
         shall not                                                 
         calculate a                                               
         piece weight                                              
         unless the                                                
         following                                                 
         conditions                                                
         are met:                                                  

         38.7.1       The individual piece weight is equal to or   **Yes** **No**
                      greater than 3 e.                            **N/A**

         38.7.2       The sample size is at least 10 pieces or the **Yes** **No**
                      marked minimum sample size in pieces,        **N/A**
                      whichever is greater.                        

         38.7.3       The sample count indication is stable.       **Yes** **No**
                                                                   **N/A**
  ------ ------------ -------------------------------------------- ---------------

75\. List of Acceptable Abbreviations/Symbols

+-----------------+-----------------+----------------+----------------+
| **Device        | **Term**        | **Acceptable** | **[No          |
| Application**   |                 |                | t]{.underline} |
|                 |                 |                | Acceptable**   |
+-----------------+-----------------+----------------+----------------+
| **Livestock &   | Head (sale by)  | HB or H        |                |
| Animal          |                 |                |                |
| Scales:**       |                 |                |                |
+-----------------+-----------------+----------------+----------------+
|                 | Weight (sale    | WT or W        |                |
|                 | by)             |                |                |
+-----------------+-----------------+----------------+----------------+
|                 | Other symbols   |                |                |
|                 | recognized by   |                |                |
|                 | the Packers &   |                |                |
|                 | Stockyards      |                |                |
|                 | Administration  |                |                |
+-----------------+-----------------+----------------+----------------+
| **[Prescription | [Minimum Piece  | [MP            |                |
| Filling Count   | Weig            | W]{.underline} |                |
| Feature for     | ht]{.underline} |                |                |
| Class I & II    |                 |                |                |
| Scales:         |                 |                |                |
| ]{.underline}** |                 |                |                |
+-----------------+-----------------+----------------+----------------+
|                 | [Minimum Sample | [MS            |                |
|                 | Si              | S]{.underline} |                |
|                 | ze]{.underline} |                |                |
+-----------------+-----------------+----------------+----------------+
|                 | [Minimum Sample | [MSS           |                |
|                 | Size in         | W]{.underline} |                |
|                 | Weig            |                |                |
|                 | ht]{.underline} |                |                |
+-----------------+-----------------+----------------+----------------+
| Belt Conveyor   | U.S. short ton  | T              |                |
| Scales:         |                 |                |                |
|                 | (note:          |                |                |
|                 | different from  |                |                |
|                 | "General"       |                |                |
|                 | application)    |                |                |
+-----------------+-----------------+----------------+----------------+

# Agenda Item 14

Add a check box in the Publication 14 DES checklist that states the
computing scale interfaced to an ECR meets the applicable requirements
in the ECRS checklist as follows:

  ------ -------------------------------------------------- ---------------
  27.4   If the computing scale is interfaced with a        **Yes** **No**
         electronic cash register (ECR), the ECRS checklist **N/A**
         must also be completed. The operation of the       
         computing scale with the ECR meets the ECRS        
         checklist.                                         

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

and

Amend ECRS Sections 11.15 through 11.21 as follows:

  ------------ ------------------------ ------------------------------------------- ----------------
  11.15.       A computing scale may                                                
               interface with a cash                                                
               register, and the cash                                               
               register need only                                                   
               record the total price,                                              
               that is, serve merely as                                             
               a printer, provided:                                                 

  ~~11.15.~~   11.15.1.                 The computing scale displays the net        **Yes** **No**
                                        weight, unit price, and total price on both **N/A**
                                        the operator and customer sides of the      
                                        scale.                                      

  ~~11.16.~~   [11.15.2.]{.underline}   The computing scale has a tare capability.  **Yes** **No**
                                                                                    **N/A**

  ~~11.17.~~   [11.15.3.]{.underline}   The scale is positioned so the customer can **Yes** **No**
                                        accurately read the indications and observe **N/A**
                                        the weighing operation.                     

  ~~11.18.~~   [11.15.4.]{.underline}   The scale must be equipped with motion      **Yes** **No**
                                        detection that complies with Handbook 44    **N/A**
                                        requirement S.2.4.1.                        

  ~~11.19.~~   [11.15.5.]{.underline}   The scale is not equipped with a            **Yes** **No**
                                        price-look-up capability. The unit price    **N/A**
                                        must be manually entered into the computing 
                                        scale to give the customer adequate time    
                                        (equivalent to a transaction in the         
                                        delicatessen department) to assimilate the  
                                        display information.                        

  ~~11.20.~~   [11.15.6.]{.underline}   The electronic cash register must not have  **Yes** **No**
                                        any input to the computing scale in the     **N/A**
                                        process of determining the total price of a 
                                        weighed item.                               

  ~~11.21.~~   [11.15.7.]{.underline}   If the ECR is equipped with a computing     **Yes** **No**
                                        scale, it shall meet the criteria given     **N/A**
                                        above.                                      

               11.15.8.                 If the scale has multiple sales             **Yes** **No**
                                        accumulation capability, the scale          **N/A**
                                        accumulation capability is disabled.        

               11.15.9.                 If the ECR is equipped with a computing     **Yes** **No**
                                        scale, it shall meet the criteria given     **N/A**
                                        above.                                      
  ------------ ------------------------ ------------------------------------------- ----------------

# Agenda Item 15

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+----+-----+-----+------------------------------------+---------------+
| 27 | The |     |                                    | **Yes**       |
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+----+-----+-----+------------------------------------+---------------+
|    | 27. | The |                                    | **Yes**       |
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|    |     | nit |                                    | **N/A**       |
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+----+-----+-----+------------------------------------+---------------+
|    |     | The |                                    |               |
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+----+-----+-----+------------------------------------+---------------+
|    |     | 27  | -the scale is capable of only      | **Yes**       |
|    |     | .1. | displaying net weight in that      | **No**        |
|    |     | 1.1 | weight unit, or                    | **N/A**       |
+----+-----+-----+------------------------------------+---------------+
|    |     | 27  | -the scale has an internal units   | **Yes**       |
|    |     | .1. | selection switch that can be       | **No**        |
|    |     | 1.2 | sealed in the unit used for both   | **N/A**       |
|    |     |     | the unit price and the net weight  |               |
|    |     |     | display, or                        |               |
+----+-----+-----+------------------------------------+---------------+
|    |     | 27  | -the scale has an external unit    | **Yes**       |
|    |     | .1. | conversion key, and the unit of    | **No**        |
|    |     | 1.3 | mass marked in the unit price      | **N/A**       |
|    |     |     | display and the unit of mass       |               |
|    |     |     | marked in the weight display are   |               |
|    |     |     | the same.                          |               |
+----+-----+-----+------------------------------------+---------------+

![](media/image15.png){width="3.0in"
height="1.904724409448819in"}![](media/image16.png){width="2.998031496062992in"
height="0.9464566929133859in"}**Examples of scale display**

+----+-----+----+---+-----------------------------------+---------------+
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+----+-----+----+---+-----------------------------------+---------------+
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+----+-----+----+---+-----------------------------------+---------------+
|    | 27. | T  |   |                                   | **Yes**       |
|    | 3.1 | he |   |                                   | **No**        |
|    |     | un |   |                                   | **N/A**       |
|    |     | it |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | p  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ri |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ce |   |                                   |               |
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|    |     | fi |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ne |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | d. |   |                                   |               |
+----+-----+----+---+-----------------------------------+---------------+
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|    |     | de |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | d: |   |                                   |               |
+----+-----+----+---+-----------------------------------+---------------+
|    |     | 27 |   | -the scale is only capable of     | **Yes**       |
|    |     | .3 |   | printing the net weight in that   | **No**        |
|    |     | .1 |   | weight unit, or                   | **N/A**       |
|    |     | .1 |   |                                   |               |
+----+-----+----+---+-----------------------------------+---------------+
|    |     | 27 |   | -the scale has an internal units  | **Yes**       |
|    |     | .3 |   | selection switch that can be      | **No**        |
|    |     | .1 |   | sealed in the unit used for both  | **N/A**       |
|    |     | .2 |   | the unit price and the net        |               |
|    |     |    |   | weight, or                        |               |
+----+-----+----+---+-----------------------------------+---------------+
|    |     | 27 |   | -the scale has an external unit   | **Yes**       |
|    |     | .3 |   | conversion key, and the unit of   | **No**        |
|    |     | .1 |   | mass printed in the unit price    | **N/A**       |
|    |     | .3 |   | and the unit of mass printed with |               |
|    |     |    |   | the weight are the same.          |               |
+----+-----+----+---+-----------------------------------+---------------+
|    | 27. | T  |   |                                   | **Yes**       |
|    | 3.2 | he |   |                                   | **No**        |
|    |     | sy |   |                                   | **N/A**       |
|    |     | mb |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ol |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | \" |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | \$ |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | \" |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | or |   |                                   |               |
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+----+-----+----+---+-----------------------------------+---------------+
|    | 27. | T  |   |                                   | **Yes**       |
|    | 3.3 | he |   |                                   | **No**        |
|    |     | qu |   |                                   | **N/A**       |
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|    |     | th |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | is |   |                                   |               |
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+----+-----+----+---+-----------------------------------+---------------+
|    | 27. | F  |   |                                   | **Yes**       |
|    | 3.4 | or |   |                                   | **No**        |
|    |     | i  |   |                                   | **N/A**       |
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|    |     |    |   |                                   |               |
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|    |     | th |   |                                   |               |
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|    |     | it |   |                                   |               |
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|    |     | er |   |                                   |               |
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+----+-----+----+---+-----------------------------------+---------------+
|    | 27. | T  |   |                                   | **Yes**       |
|    | 3.5 | he |   |                                   | **No**        |
|    |     | c  |   |                                   | **N/A**       |
|    |     | ou |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | nt |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | mu |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | st |   |                                   |               |
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|    |     | p  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ri |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | nt |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ed |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | as |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | an |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | i  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | nt |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | eg |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | er |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | w  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | it |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ho |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ut |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | a  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | d  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ec |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | im |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | al |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | p  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | oi |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | nt |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | a  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | nd |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | mu |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | st |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | be |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | mo |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | di |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | fi |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ed |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | wi |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | th |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | t  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | he |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | wo |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | rd |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | or |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | sy |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | mb |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ol |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | f  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | or |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | pi |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ec |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | es |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | (  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | pc |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | s) |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | or |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | c  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ou |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | nt |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | (c |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | t) |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ei |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | th |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | er |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | in |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | t  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | he |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | h  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ea |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | di |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ng |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | or |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ne |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | xt |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | to |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | t  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | he |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | n  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | um |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | be |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | r. |   |                                   |               |
+----+-----+----+---+-----------------------------------+---------------+
|    | 27. | Pr |   |                                   |               |
|    | 3.6 | in |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ti |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ng |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | of |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | n  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | on |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | -w |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ei |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | gh |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ed |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | i  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | te |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ms |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | by |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | c  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ou |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | nt |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | s  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ha |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ll |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ei |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | th |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | er |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | *  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | [( |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | 27 |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | .1 |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | in |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | 20 |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | 04 |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | e  |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | di |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ti |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | on |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | )] |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | {. |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | ma |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | rk |   |                                   |               |
|    |     | }* |   |                                   |               |
+----+-----+----+---+-----------------------------------+---------------+
|    |     | 27 | o |                                   | **Yes**       |
|    |     | .3 | p |                                   | **No**        |
|    |     | .6 | e |                                   | **N/A**       |
|    |     | .1 | r |                                   |               |
|    |     |    | a |                                   |               |
|    |     |    | t |                                   |               |
|    |     |    | e |                                   |               |
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|    |     |    | t |                                   |               |
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|    |     |    | o |                                   |               |
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|    |     |    | r |                                   |               |
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|    |     |    | i |                                   |               |
|    |     |    | t |                                   |               |
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|    |     |    | o |                                   |               |
|    |     |    | n |                                   |               |
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|    |     |    | * |                                   |               |
+----+-----+----+---+-----------------------------------+---------------+
|    |     | 27 | c |                                   | **Yes**       |
|    |     | .3 | a |                                   | **No**        |
|    |     | .6 | u |                                   | **N/A**       |
|    |     | .2 | s |                                   |               |
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|    |     |    | * |                                   |               |
+----+-----+----+---+-----------------------------------+---------------+
|    |     |    |   |                                   |               |
+----+-----+----+---+-----------------------------------+---------------+

  --------------- ------------------------------------------------ ----------------
  [27.4]{.mark}   [If the computing scale is interfaced with a     **Yes** **No**
                  electronic cash register (ECR), the ECRS         **N/A**
                  checklist must also be completed. The operation  
                  of the scale with the ECR meets the ECRS         
                  checklist. *(from previous agenda item)*]{.mark} 

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

# Agenda Item 19

***The Sector recommends that following amendments to Publication 14 DES
Section 18 indicated in [underlined]{.underline} text be included in
Publication 14.***

18\. Zero Indication - General

Code Reference: G.S.5.1., G.S.1, S.6.3

Any of the following methods may be used to indicate a negative balance
condition.

+----+-----+-----------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1  | D   |                                         | **Yes** **No** |
| 8. | isp |                                         | **N/A**        |
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|    |     |                                         |                |
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|    | is  |                                         |                |
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|    | net |                                         |                |
|    | d   |                                         |                |
|    | isp |                                         |                |
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|    | mes |                                         |                |
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|    | d   |                                         |                |
|    | isp |                                         |                |
|    | lay |                                         |                |
|    | may |                                         |                |
|    | bla |                                         |                |
|    | nk. |                                         |                |
+----+-----+-----------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1  | Bl  |                                         | **Yes** **No** |
| 8. | ank |                                         | **N/A**        |
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|    | isp |                                         |                |
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|    | \   |                                         |                |
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|    | op  |                                         |                |
|    | era |                                         |                |
|    | tor |                                         |                |
|    | d   |                                         |                |
|    | oes |                                         |                |
|    | not |                                         |                |
|    | th  |                                         |                |
|    | ink |                                         |                |
|    | t   |                                         |                |
|    | hat |                                         |                |
|    | po  |                                         |                |
|    | wer |                                         |                |
|    | has |                                         |                |
|    | b   |                                         |                |
|    | een |                                         |                |
|    | l   |                                         |                |
|    | ost |                                         |                |
|    | w   |                                         |                |
|    | hen |                                         |                |
|    | the |                                         |                |
|    | d   |                                         |                |
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|    | lay |                                         |                |
|    | is  |                                         |                |
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|    | nk. |                                         |                |
+----+-----+-----------------------------------------+----------------+
|    | 18. | When blanking a primary weight display  | **Yes** **No** |
|    | 2.1 | with live on screen G-S.1 and/or S.6.3  | **N/A**        |
|    |     | markings, the required markings must    |                |
|    |     | **not** blank.                          |                |
+----+-----+-----------------------------------------+----------------+
| 1  | D   |                                         | **Yes** **No** |
| 8. | isp |                                         | **N/A**        |
| 3. | lay |                                         |                |
|    | of  |                                         |                |
|    | a   |                                         |                |
|    | sym |                                         |                |
|    | bol |                                         |                |
|    | wh  |                                         |                |
|    | ich |                                         |                |
|    | can |                                         |                |
|    | not |                                         |                |
|    | be  |                                         |                |
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|    | ted |                                         |                |
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|    | val |                                         |                |
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|    | -,  |                                         |                |
|    | \-\ |                                         |                |
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|    | le; |                                         |                |
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|    | wev |                                         |                |
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|    | the |                                         |                |
|    | d   |                                         |                |
|    | isp |                                         |                |
|    | lay |                                         |                |
|    | of  |                                         |                |
|    | co  |                                         |                |
|    | mpl |                                         |                |
|    | eme |                                         |                |
|    | nts |                                         |                |
|    | are |                                         |                |
|    | not |                                         |                |
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|    | ze  |                                         |                |
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|    | or  |                                         |                |
|    | a   |                                         |                |
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|    | s   |                                         |                |
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|    | pre |                                         |                |
|    | ced |                                         |                |
|    | ing |                                         |                |
|    | a   |                                         |                |
|    | z   |                                         |                |
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|    | or  |                                         |                |
|    | ze  |                                         |                |
|    | ros |                                         |                |
|    | can |                                         |                |
|    | not |                                         |                |
|    | be  |                                         |                |
|    | us  |                                         |                |
|    | ed. |                                         |                |
+----+-----+-----------------------------------------+----------------+

***The Sector recommends that following amendments to Publication 14
ECRS Section 5 indicated in [underlined]{.underline} text be included in
Publication 14. Language to be removed is indicated in ~~strikeout~~
text.***

5\. Identification

Code Reference: G.S.5.1., G.S.1, S.6.3

**.......... No changes in this area**

**.......... No changes in this area**

**.......... No changes in this area**

+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
| 5 | T  |                                            |               |
| . | he |                                            |               |
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|   | wi |                                            |               |
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|   | t  |                                            |               |
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|   | rm |                                            |               |
|   | at |                                            |               |
|   | io |                                            |               |
|   | n: |                                            |               |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
|   | 5. | The name, initials, or trademark of the    | **Yes**       |
|   | 1. | manufacturer or distributor.               | **No**        |
|   | 1. |                                            | **N/A**       |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
|   | 5. | A model designation that positively        | **Yes**       |
|   | 1. | identifies the pattern or design of the    | **No**        |
|   | 2. | device. The Model designation shall be     | **N/A**       |
|   |    | prefaced by the word "Model", "Type", or   |               |
|   |    | "Pattern". These terms may be followed by  |               |
|   |    | the term "Number" or an abbreviation of    |               |
|   |    | that word. The abbreviation for the word   |               |
|   |    | "Number" shall, as a minimum, begin with   |               |
|   |    | the letter "N" (e.g., No or No.) The       |               |
|   |    | abbreviation for the word "Model" shall be |               |
|   |    | "Mod" or "Mod.". (Effective January 1,     |               |
|   |    | 2003).                                     |               |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
|   | 5. | Except for equipment with no moving or     | **Yes**       |
|   | 1. | electronic component parts and             | **No**        |
|   | 3. | not-built‑for‑purpose, software-based      | **N/A**       |
|   |    | devices, a nonrepetitive serial number.    |               |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
|   | 5. | For not-built-for-purpose, software-based  | **Yes**       |
|   | 1. | devices, the current software version      | **No**        |
|   | 4. | designation.                               | **N/A**       |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
|   | 5. | The serial number shall be prefaced by the | **Yes**       |
|   | 1. | words "Serial Number" or an abbreviation   | **No**        |
|   | 5. | of that term. Abbreviations for the word   | **N/A**       |
|   |    | "Serial" shall, as a minimum, begin with   |               |
|   |    | the letter "S," and abbreviations for the  |               |
|   |    | word "Number" shall, as a minimum, begin   |               |
|   |    | with the letter "N" (e.g., S/N, SN, Ser.   |               |
|   |    | No, and S No.).                            |               |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
|   |    | Location of the information:               |               |
|   |    | \_\_\_\_\_\_                               |               |
|   |    | \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |               |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
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| ~ |    |                                            |               |
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+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
|   | 5. | The NTEP Certificate of Conformance (CC)   | **Yes**       |
|   | 1. | Number or a corresponding CC addendum      | **No**        |
|   | 6. | number for devices that have a CC. The     | **N/A**       |
|   |    | number shall be prefaced by the terms      |               |
|   |    | "NTEP CC", "CC", or "Approval." These      |               |
|   |    | terms may be followed by the word "Number" |               |
|   |    | or an abbreviation for the word "Number."  |               |
|   |    | The abbreviation shall, as a minimum,      |               |
|   |    | begin with the letter "N" (e.g., No or     |               |
|   |    | No.).                                      |               |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
|   |    | The device must have an area, either on    | **Yes**       |
|   |    | the identification plate or on the device  | **No**        |
|   |    | itself, suitable for the application of    | **N/A**       |
|   |    | the Certificate of Conformance Number. If  |               |
|   |    | the area for the CC Number is not part of  |               |
|   |    | an identification plate, note its intended |               |
|   |    | location and how it will be applied.       |               |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
|   |    | Location of CC Number if not located with  |               |
|   |    | the identification                         |               |
|   |    |                                            |               |
|   |    | \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_             |               |
|   |    | \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |               |
|   |    | \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |               |
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|   |    | \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_             |               |
|   |    | \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |               |
|   |    | \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ |               |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
| 5 | T  |                                            | **Yes**       |
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+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
|   | 5. | Located so that it is readily observable   | **Yes**       |
|   | 3. | without the necessity of disassembling a   | **No**        |
|   | 1. | part requiring the use of any means        | **N/A**       |
|   |    | separate from the device. If the required  |               |
|   |    | information is located on the back of a    |               |
|   |    | device, the same information must also     |               |
|   |    | appear on the side, front, or top. The     |               |
|   |    | bottom of a device is not an acceptable    |               |
|   |    | surface. If required markings are behind a |               |
|   |    | door or panel, the manufacturer is         |               |
|   |    | encouraged to put a label on the outside   |               |
|   |    | of the device that explains where the      |               |
|   |    | identification information is located      |               |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
|   | 5. | Marked on a surface that is an integral    | **Yes**       |
|   | 3. | part of the chassis.                       | **No**        |
|   | 2. |                                            | **N/A**       |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
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+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
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+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
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+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
|   | 5  | The manufacturer or distributor and the    | **Yes**       |
|   | .7 | model designation shall be continuously    | **No**        |
|   | .1 | displayed or marked on the device; or      | **N/A**       |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
| ~ | 5  | The Certificate of Conformance (CC) Number | **Yes**       |
| ~ | .7 | shall be continuously displayed or marked  | **No**        |
| 5 | .2 | on the device, or                          | **N/A**       |
| . |    |                                            |               |
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+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
| ~ | 5  | All required information in G-S.1.         | **Yes**       |
| ~ | .7 | Identification. (a), (b), (c), (e), and    | **No**        |
| 5 | .3 | (h) shall be continuously displayed.       | **N/A**       |
| . |    | Alternatively, a clearly identified "view  |               |
| 8 |    | only" System Identification, G-S.1.        |               |
| . |    | Identification, or Weights and Measures    |               |
| ~ |    | identification shall be accessible through |               |
| ~ |    | the "Help" menu. Required information      |               |
|   |    | includes that information necessary to     |               |
|   |    | identify that the software in the device   |               |
|   |    | is the same type that was evaluated.       |               |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+
| ~ | 5  | Clear instructions for accessing the       | **Yes**       |
| ~ | .7 | remaining required G-S.1. information      | **No**        |
| 5 | .4 | shall be listed on the CC. Required        | **N/A**       |
| . |    | information includes that information      |               |
| 9 |    | necessary to identify the software in the  |               |
| . |    | device is the same type that was           |               |
| ~ |    | evaluated.                                 |               |
| ~ |    |                                            |               |
+---+----+--------------------------------------------+---------------+

# Agenda Item 21

X. **Cash Acceptors or Card-activated Systems**

**Code Reference**: G-S.2., G-S.5.1., G-S.6

Accidental or intentional fraud causes great concern when customers use
cash acceptors or card-activated systems.

Because systems may be installed with separate power lines to the
controller, card reader, and scale, tests should be run with power
failures to different parts of the system to evaluate the potential for
accidental or intentional errors. The appropriate device response
depends upon when the power loss occurs during the transaction.

Tests using various denominations of bills accepted by the cash acceptor
should be performed.

Certificates of Conformance will cover the use of the cash acceptor
option at both attended and unattended systems. Cash acceptors, which
are used at unattended locations, must meet the marking requirements of
paragraph G‑UR.3.4. Responsibility, Money-Operated Devices shall be
clearly and conspicuously displayed on the device or immediately
adjacent to the device information detailing the return of monies paid
when the product cannot be obtained.

**Note:** For bills that have not yet been drawn into the cash acceptor
to the point that the bill is no longer visible, it is assumed that the
information on the bill denomination can be obtained from visual
examination.

Various methods may be used to recall specific portions of the
transaction depending on how the basic system operates. For example,
systems that can print a record of the amount fed into the machine as
each bill is fed into the device maintain an ongoing record of bills
recognized by the system. Other systems may not print a receipt until
the end of the transaction, so the information is recalled on a journal
printer accessible to the customer or can be recalled on the cash
acceptor display

+---+---+---+---+----+--------------------------------------+---------------+
| 1 | S |   |   |    |                                      | **Yes**       |
| . | y |   |   |    |                                      | **No**        |
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+---+---+---+---+----+--------------------------------------+---------------+
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|   | • | i |   |    |                                      | **Yes**       |
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|   |   |   |   | 1. | be equipped with means for the       | **Yes**       |
|   |   |   |   | 8. | customer to retrieve the cash        | **No**        |
|   |   |   |   | 1. | inserted from the device, AND        | **N/A**       |
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|   |   |   |   |    | receipt indicating the amount        |               |
|   |   |   |   |    | tendered and the amount returned, OR |               |
+---+---+---+---+----+--------------------------------------+---------------+
|   |   |   |   | 1. | display instructions (such as \"sale | **Yes**       |
|   |   |   |   | 8. | terminated, see attendant,\" \"sale  | **No**        |
|   |   |   |   | 1. | terminated, get receipt\" or similar | **N/A**       |
|   |   |   |   | 2. | wording) for the customer to see the |               |
|   |   |   |   |    | attendant, AND                       |               |
+---+---+---+---+----+--------------------------------------+---------------+
|   |   |   |   |    | automatically issue a printed        | **Yes**       |
|   |   |   |   |    | receipt showing the amount of cash   | **No**        |
|   |   |   |   |    | inserted by the customer, a          | **N/A**       |
|   |   |   |   |    | statement indicating that the sale   |               |
|   |   |   |   |    | was terminated, and instructions for |               |
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[]{#__RefHeading___Toc98734934 .anchor}Appendix B -- NTETC Weighing
Sector Attendance List

  --------- ------------- --------------------------- -----------------------------------
  **First   **Last Name** **Organization**            **E-Mail**
  Name**                                              

  Cary      Ainsworth     c/o USDA GIPSA              L.Cary.Ainsworth@usda.gov

  Joseph    Antkowiak     Flintec, Inc.               jantkowiak@flintec-us.com

  William   Bates         USDA,GIPSA, FMD, PPB        william.e.bates@usda.gov
  E.                                                  

  Andrea P. Buie          Maryland Dept. of           buieap@mda.state.md.us
                          Agriculture                 

  Luciano   Burtini       Measurement Canada          burtini.luciano@ic.gc.ca

  Ken       Chin          Measurement Canada          chin.ken@ic.gc.ca

  Brian     Christopher   McKesson Automated          brian.christopher@mckessonaps.com
                          Prescription Systems        

  Steven E. Cook          NIST, Weights & Measures    steven.cook@nist.gov
                          Division                    

  Scott     Davidson      Mettler-Toledo, Inc.        scott.davidson@mt.com

  Terry     Davis         Kansas Dept. of Agriculture tdavis@kda.state.ks.us

  William   Fishman       New York Bureau of Weights  bill.fishman@agmkt.state.ny.us
                          & Measures                  

  Darrell   Flocken       Mettler-Toledo, Inc.        darrell.flocken@mt.com
  E.                                                  

  Gary      Lameris       Hobart Corporation          gary.lameris@hobartcorp.com

  Stephen   Langford      Cardinal Scale              slangford@cardet.com
                          Manufacturing Co.           

  Jean      Lemay         Measurement Canada          lemay.jean@ic.gc.ca

  Paul A.   Lewis, Sr.    Rice Lake Weighing Systems  paulew@rlws.com

  Todd R.   Lucas         Ohio Dept. of Agriculture   lucas@mail.agri.state.oh.us

  L. Edward Luthy         Brechbuhler Scales Inc      eluthy@brechbuhler.com

  Michel    Maranda       Measurement Canada          maranda.michel@ic.gc.ca

  Don       Onwiler       Nebraska Division of        donlo@agr.state.ne.us
                          Weights & Measures          

  Stephen   Patoray       National Conference on      spatoray@mgmtsol.com
                          Weights & Measures          

  Ron       Peasley       Measurement Canada          

  David W.  Quinn         Fairbanks Scales            dave.w.quinn@mindspring.com

  Frank     Rusk          Coti, Inc.                  frankjrusk50@hotmail.com

  Milton    Smith         Measurement Canada          smith.milton@ic.gc.ca

  Russ      Wyckoff       Oregon Dept. of Agriculture rwyckoff@oda.state.or.us

  Jesus P.  Zapien        A&D Engineering Inc         jzapien@andweighing.com
  --------- ------------- --------------------------- -----------------------------------

[]{#AppendixE .anchor}**Appendix E**

**Provisional Committee on Participation Review (CPR) Meeting Summary**

The following is a general summary of information from Provisional
Committee on Participation Review (CPR) meeting in Lyon, France in June
2005.

Both BIML and a majority of the CPR participants expressed interest in
NCWM/NTEP participation in the MAA and the future Declaration of Mutual
Confidence (DoMC) for R 60 and R 76.

1.  The CPR agreed to include Class III L and Class III HD in the DoMC
    as additional requirements for devices covered by OIML R 76 and R 60
    Recommendations

    a.  Under this, the United States and Canada will attempt to agree
        on which requirement is stricter so that only one additional
        requirement will be needed for either Class III L or Class III
        HD.

    b.  The United States and Canada will present information and test
        report forms for the required test points and other information
        for these devices.

    c.  Note: If United States chooses not to participate, Class III L
        will not be included in the DoMC.

2.  The CPR agreed to include endurance testing per NCWM Publication 14
    for devices covered under OIML R 76.

    a.  United States and Canada will provide information on the
        laboratory and field-testing requirements (currently OIML lab
        testing stops at 100 kg, field endurance testing is not
        performed by OIML testing laboratories).

    b.  United States and Canada will also provide information on the
        test equipment used by the NTEP labs to show the design and that
        it is safe to conduct such a test.

*NOTE: for both of the above items the TC was instructed to review this
information and discuss among the full Committee as to the merits of
both the additional class and the endurance testing.*

3.  The CPR agreed to include marking information (if not harmonized) as
    an additional requirement for devices covered under OIML R 60 and R
    76.

4.  The United States needs to clarify eccentric (shift test) loads for
    large capacity devices.

5.  The United States needs to clarify the test and use of concentrated
    load capacities (CLC).

6.  The United States reported on the following items that are currently
    being reviewed by NCWM for harmonization between NIST Handbook 44
    and OIML R 76:

    a.  Eccentric load testing (Canada stated that R 76 testing is
        sufficient for them.)

    b.  Accuracy Class III Tolerances

    c.  Auto-zero tracking (except for Class III L)

    d.  Time Dependence (Creep)

7.  Items excluded from the agreement include (based on potentially
    ambiguous examinations and national requirements):

    a.  Securing and Sealing of Components (OIML R 76 section 4.1.2.4).

    b.  Examination (OIML R 76 section 8.2.2).

    c.  Reading OIML R 76 section 4.2.1.

    d.  Detection of significant fault (OIML R 76 section 4.14.9).

    e.  Disturbances (OIML R 76 section 5.2).

    f.  External Equipment (OIML R 76 section 5.3.6).

8.  It was discussed and supported by several countries that
    manufactures data would not be used in the CPR at this time.

> Impartiality and "conflict of interest" was discussed by the CPR and
> will also be addressed in the peer assessment training. It is already
> part of ILAC. Also, there are provisions in OIML to appeal the make-up
> of the peer review team.

9.  On both peer review and ILAC audits, and a metrological expert will
    be part of the evaluation team along with the quality system
    expert(s).

10. Australia reported problems with their bi lateral agreements are
    caused by lack of clarification on functionality tests.

11. Extra tests performed by the Issuing Authority are listed on the
    OIML Test Report, not the OIML Certificate.

12. There was a distinction between "tests" and "examinations." In all
    cases of the MAA, an instrument will have to be submitted to the
    accepting country for "evaluation" (sealing, ID, tare performance as
    opposed to tare tests, additional equipment, etc.).

13. There appears to be no concerns about SI and inch-pound units.

14. Some OIML testing labs will not test to Class III L/III HD

15. Regarding peer assessments, a question was asked if the United
    States could evaluate the NTEP lab(s)? The response from BIML was
    yes, with the use of 17025 or equivalent criteria and consultation
    with the CPR.

16. How may the U.S./Canada mutual recognition be affected if the United
    States chooses not to participate while Canada does?

MORE INFORMATION ABOUT International Laboratory Accreditation
Cooperation (ILAC)

ILAC is the peak international authority on laboratory accreditation,
with a membership consisting of accreditation bodies and affiliated
organizations throughout the world. It is involved with the development
of laboratory accreditation practices and procedures, the promotion of
laboratory accreditation as a trade facilitation tool, the assistance of
developing accreditation systems, and the recognition of competent test
and calibration facilities around the globe. ILAC actively cooperates
with other relevant international bodies in pursuing these aims.

Currently, 47 laboratory accreditation bodies of ILAC have signed the
multi-lateral, mutual recognition arrangement (the "ILAC Arrangement")
to promote the acceptance of accredited test and calibration data. (A
list of these signatories is printed at the end of this brochure and can
also be found on the ILAC website at www.ilac.org).

The United States is a \"member\" of ILAC. The following U.S.
accreditation bodies are recognized by ILAC.

-   American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA)

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-   National Voluntary Laboratory Accreditation program (NVLAP)

> SCOPE: Testing and Calibration

-   International Accreditation Service, Inc (IAS)

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