Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00490:clause:2_3:p1
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2019L00490
Segment Type: clause
Provision Reference: sch 2 cl 3 (pt 1/2)
Character Range: 82859–85508

3  Test simulation software
Application of section
 (1) This section applies to all tests conducted for the purposes of Part 3 and Part 5 of this Determination.
Restriction on use of test simulation software
 (2) Test simulation software must not be used other than in accordance with this section.
 (3) Test simulation software must not be used for a product in product class 3, 4, 22 or 23.
 (4) Test simulation software must not be used:
 (a) to test noise (sound power); or
 (b) to test average true power factor; or
 (c) to conduct the tests referred to in subsections 8(3) and (4) of this Schedule at H2 or H3 temperature conditions.
Note 1: For noise (sound power), see section 9 of this Schedule.
Note 2: For average true power factor, see section 40 of this Determination and section 16 of this Schedule.
Note 3: The tests referred to in subsections 8(3) and (4) of this Schedule are used when determining SEER ratings, and in particular, when determining:
               the Heating Seasonal Performance Factor (HSPF), and hence the star rating (see section 31 of, and Schedule 5 to, this Determination); and
               the Heating Season Total Energy Consumption (see section 30 of, and section 6 of Schedule 3 to, this Determination).
 As a result, simulation software cannot be used on its own in order to determine these SEER ratings.
Use of test simulation software—product classes other than 3, 4, 22 and 23
 (5) The GEMS Regulator may authorise, in writing, a particular test simulation software package for a product or products that:
 (a) are in product classes other than 3, 4, 22 or 23; and
 (b) are of a particular type;
  if satisfied that the software package has an accuracy equivalent to the relevant physical test standard for products that are in those product classes and of that type.
Note 1: Evidence of accuracy to this level may include (but is not limited to) a full physical test report and a full simulation test report on the same product.
Note 2: The GEMS Regulator may require separate evidence of the accuracy of the software package for each product class/type combination for which the supplier wishes to use it.
 (6) Test simulation software that has been so authorised may be used for:
 (a) products:
 (i) that have a rated standard cooling full capacity or, for heating‑only products, a rated standard heating full capacity, of  30kW; and
 (ii) that are of the same type as the product for which the software has been authorised; and
 (iii) that are in the product classes specified in the authorisation; or
 (b) products:
 (i) that have a rated standard cooling full capacity or, for heating‑only