Regulation on requirements for non-automatic weighing instruments


Date FOR-2007-12-21-1735


Ministry of Industry and Ministry of Fisheries


Published in 2008 Booklet 1


Commencement 01/01/2008

Edited
FOR 2016-05-03-470

Changes
FOR-2001-12-19-1650

For
Norway

Legal

LOV-2007-01-26-4-§7, LAW-2007-01-26-4-§8, LAW-2007-01-26-4-§10, LAW-2007-01-26- 4 §19, LAW-2007-01-26-4-§20, LAW-2007-01-26-4-§30, LAW-2007-01-26-4-§35

Promulgated
11.01.2008 kl. 15.40


Corrected 26.05.2011 (EEA reference field)

Short Title
Regulation on requirements for non-automatic weighing instruments

Chapter Overview:

Chapter 1 - Introductory provisions (§§ 1-3)
Chapter 2 - Technical requirements (§§ 4-14)
Chapter 3 - Requirements for the design and production (§§ 15-22) || | Chapter 4 - Requirements on the sale of non-automatic weighing instruments (§§ 23 - § 33-48)
Chapter 5 - Requirements for non-automatic weighing instruments (§§ 49-51)
Chapter 6 - Final provisions (§§ 52-53)

Adopted by Metrology 21 December 2007 pursuant to the Act on 26 January 2007 no. 4 to units of measurement, measurement and standard time § 35, ref. § 7 and § 10 and § 8, § 19, § 20 and § 30.
EEA information: EEA agreement, Annex II, Sec. IX. 27 (Directive 2009/23 / EC) and no. 27d (Directive 2014/31 / EU).
Sent to notification under the Act of 17 December 2004 no. 101 on European notification of technical rules mm (EEA hearing Act) § 11, ref. § 10; see. The EEA Agreement, Annex II, Chap. XIX. 1 (Directive 98/34 / EC, as amended by Directive 98/48 / EC).
Changes: Amended by Regulations 16 Dec 2010 No.. 1697, 13 Dec 2012 No.. 1241, 16 Dec 2013 No.. 1527 18 Dec 2015 No.. 1756, 1 February 2016 No.. 89, 10 Dec 2015 No.. 1460, March 1, 2016 No.. 210, april 22, 2016 No.. 414, May 3, 2016 No.. 470.
Corrections: 02.05.2008 (§ 7 and § 8), 26/05/2011 (EEA reference field).

Chapter 1 - Introductory provisions

§ 1. Scope and uses regulation establishes the requirements that apply to non-automatic weighing instruments, cf. Regulation of 20 December 2007 no. 1723 on measurement units and measurement Chapter 3.
For non-automatic weighing instruments used or should used for the following uses, the provisions of these Regulations in full:

A)
Determination of mass trade transactions

B)
Determination of mass when calculating tax, tariff, tax, premium, fine, fee, compensation or similar payment

C)
determination of mass for the purpose of application of laws or regulations, judicial legal knowledge

D)
determination of mass in medical practice by weighing of patients with the aim of monitoring, diagnosis and medical treatment

E)
determination of mass in the manufacture of prescription drugs in the pharmacy and determination of mass in analyzes carried out in medical and pharmaceutical laboratories

F)
Price Determination by mass in direct sales to the public and the manufacture of finished packs.

When weights are equipped with or linked to facilities that are not used for such purposes as mentioned in the second paragraph shall devices are exempt from the requirements of this regulation.

§ 2. Requirements for weight used or to be used for some other use All non-automatic weighing instruments used or to be used for purposes different to those mentioned in § 1, second paragraph shall be inserted the following marking before they are sold or offered for sale:

A)
manufacturer's name, registered trade name or registered trademark

B)
's load in the form of Max ...

The labeling shall be clearly visible, easily legible and indelible. The weights must be applied conformity marking.

§ 3. Definitions weight means a measuring instrument used to determine the mass of the body by gravity flow of the body. A weight may also be used to determine other sizes, quantities, parameters or characteristics relating to the mass.
With no auto-weight means a weight by weighing to be operated by an operator.
When regulations hereafter use the term "weight" means "non-automatic weight."

Chapter 2 - Technical requirements

§ 4. Preliminary remarks When a weight is equipped with or linked to more than one display or printing device used for the purposes mentioned in § 1, second paragraph, shall by means showing weighing results and can not affect the scale's proper function , not covered by the basic requirements if weighing results printed or recorded correctly and indelibly by a part of the weight that meets the basic requirements, and if the results are available for the two parties that are affected by measurement. Regarding weights used in direct sales to the public, will still display and printing devices for selling and customer meet the basic requirements.


§ 5. Units of mass The used measurement units of mass shall be in compliance with regulations on measurement units and measurement Section 2

§ 6. Accuracy Classes has defined the following accuracy classes:

I
special

II
nice


III mean

IIII
ordinary.

The classes are given in Table 1. Table 1
- Accuracy Classes

Class
Verification least Sharing (e)
minimum load (Min)

Number verification least divisions
n = ((Max) / (e))

Minimum value
Top value

I
0.001 g ≤ e
100 e
50,000
-


II 0,001 g ≤ e ≤ 0.05 g
20 e
100
100 000

0.1 g ≤ e
50 e
5000
100,000


III 0.1 g ≤ e ≤ 2 g
20 e
100
10,000

5 g ≤ e
20 e
500
10,000

IIII
5 g ≤ e
10 e
100
1000

Minimum load is reduced to 5 e weights of Class II and III which is used to determine the transport tariffs.

§ 7. Minimum Edel Inger The actual scale interval (d) and verification least division (s) listed in the following form: 1 × 10k, 2 × 10k or 5 × 10k mass units, where k is an integer or zero.
For all weights except those with auxiliary devices for viewing, d = e. For all weights who have auxiliary devices for viewing, the following conditions apply:
e = 1 × 10k g
d <e ≤ 10 d except weights class I with d <10-4 g where e = 10⁻³ g.

§ 8. Balance with only one weighing range scales that have an auxiliary device for viewing, shall belong to class I or II. When it comes to such weights, obtained load smallest value for the two classes of Table 1 by replacing verification least splits in column 3 with the actual scale interval (d).
If d <04.10 g, the greatest load Class I be less than 50 000 e.

§ 9. Balance with multiple weighing ranges are permitted multiple weighing ranges, provided they are clearly indicated on the instrument. Each weighing range is classified in accordance with § 8. If the weigh areas belonging to different accuracy classes, the weight meet the most stringent requirements applicable to accuracy classes weigh sites belong.

§ 10. Multi-Scale Scales Scales with one weighing range may have several delveieområder (multiscale weights).
Multi Scale scales shall not be equipped with an auxiliary device for viewing.
Each delveieområde on multiscale weights are defined by

-
Its verification scale interval ei with e (i + 1)> ei

-
Its biggest cargo Maksi with Maksr = Max

-
Its smallest cargo Mini with Mini = Max (i-1) and with Min₁, = Min where

I = 1, 2, ... r, i =
delveieområdets number
r = total number delveieområder.
All cargo net load, irrespective of the value of the tare used.
Delveieområdene classified according to Table 2. All delveieområder should belong to the same accuracy class, this class is scale's accuracy class.
Table 2 - Multi-Scale Weights

Class
Verification least Sharing
Minimum Load
(Min)
Minimum
value
Number verification least divisions

Minimum value1
n = ((Maxi) / (a))

Top
value
n =
((Maxi) / (a))

I
0.001 g ≤ ei

100 a

50,000
-


II 0,001 g ≤ ei ≤ 0.05
20 a

5000
100,000

0.1 g ≤ ei

50 a

5000
100,000


III 0.1 g ≤ ei

20 a

500
10,000

IIII
5 g ≤ ei

10 a

50
1000

I = 1, 2, ... r i =
delveieområdets number
r = total number delveieområder.

§ 11. Permitted error At conformity assessment specified in the regulations on measurement units and measurement Annex 1, must display the error does not exceed maximum permissible display error as shown in Table 3. For the digital display will display the error to be corrected for the rounding error.
The maximum permissible errors apply to the net value and tare value of all possible loads, excluding tare values ​​are determined in advance.
Table 3 - Maximum permissible errors on initial approval and monitoring control

Download expressed in verification least divisions, e
maximum permissible
error

Class
Class II
Class III
Class IIII

0 ≤ m ≤ 50 000
0 ≤ m ≤ 5000
0 ≤ m ≤ 500
0 ≤ m ≤ 500
± 0.5 e

50 000 <m ≤ 200 000
5000 <m ≤ 20 000
500 <m ≤ 2000
50 <m ≤ 200
± 1.0 e

200 000 <m
20 000 <m ≤ 100 000
2000 <m ≤ 10 000
200 <m ≤ 1000
± 1.5 e

Table 3 shows the maximum permissible error on initial approval and monitoring control. The maximum permissible error of use shall be twice the maximum permissible error specified in Table 3.


§ 12. Repeatability a weight weighing results must be repeatable and be able to be repeated with the other display devices used and with other equilibrium methods. Weighing results must be sufficiently insensitive to changes in load position on the load carrier.

§ 13. Sensitivity weights must react to small changes in the load.

§ 14. Influensstørrelser and time scales in class II, III and IIII which can be used in denivellert position, shall be sufficiently insensitive to denivellering which may occur in normal use.
Weights shall meet the metrological requirements within the temperature range specified by the manufacturer. The area's value shall be at least equal to:

A)
5 ° C for one weight class I

B)
15 ° C for one weight class II

C)
30 ° C for one weight class III or IIII.

If the manufacturer has not specified any temperature range, getting the range of -10 ° C to + 40 ° C application.
Weights receiving AC power, shall meet the metrological requirements under supply conditions which are within the limits of normal line voltage variation. Cordless weights to indicate when the voltage drops below the required minimum value, and shall in such cases continue to operate normally or automatically put out of service.
Electronic scales, except those in class I and II where e is less than 1 g, shall meet the metrological requirements by high relative humidity at the upper limit of their temperature range.
Prolonged strain of a weight in class II, III or IIII shall have negligible impact on the display by load or zero display immediately after the load is removed. Under other terms shall weight either continue to operate normally or automatically put out of service.

Chapter 3 - Requirements for the design and production

§ 15. General requirements Weight The design and production of them should be so that they retain their metrological characteristics if they are used and installed correctly, and if used in the environment they are intended for. The mass value to be set.
When the electronic weights susceptible to interference, they should not display error of meaning, or they will automatically detect errors and set them. When the electronic scales automatically detects a significant error, they shall emit a visible or audible warning signal persists until the user takes steps to rectify the error, or until the error disappears.
The requirements of subsections shall always be met in a period which is normal considering the scale's intended use.
Digital electronic devices must always adequately control the measurement process, the display device and all storage and transmission of data.
When the electronic scales automatically detects a significant durability error, they shall emit a visible or audible signal persists until the user takes steps to rectify the error, or until the error disappears.
Are external equipment connected to an electronic weight through an appropriate interface must not outfitting adversely affect a scale metrological characteristics.
The weights must not be of such a nature that they can easily be used for fraud, chances of unintended use must be as small as possible. Parts not to be removed or adjusted by the user must be secured against such interference.
The weights should be designed in such a way that the inspection in accordance with this regulation can be performed quickly.

§ 16. Display of weighing results and other weight values ​​The display of the weighing results and other weight values ​​must be accurate, clear and not misleading. Display device must make it easy to read the display under normal conditions.
The names and symbols of the units of measurement specified in § 5 shall be in accordance with Chapter 2 of the Regulation on measurement units and measurement, with the addition of the symbol for the metric carat which shall be "ct".
Display shall be impossible above biggest load (Max) increased by 9 e.
An auxiliary device for viewing is only allowed after the decimal point. A device for the expanded view may be used only temporarily, printing of weighing results should not happen when it is in use. Secondary impressions can occur, provided that they can not be mistaken for primary views.

§ 17. Printing of weighing results and other weight values ​​Printed results shall be correct, adequate recognizable and unambiguous. Printed must be clear, legible, indelible and lasting.

§ 18. Levelling If necessary, weights be equipped with a nivelleringsinnretning and a level indicator which is sufficiently sensitive to allow proper installation.

§ 19. Zeroing scales can be equipped with zeroing devices. The use of such devices should involve accurate zeroing and shall not cause incorrect measuring results.


§ 20. Tara devices and preset tare devices Weights may have one or more tare devices and a preset tare device. Use of tare devices shall result in accurate zeroing and ensure correct net weighing. Use of the preset tare device shall ensure correct determination of the calculated net value.

§ 21. Weights for direct sale to the public with a maximum load not exceeding 100 kg: additional requirements scales to use for direct sale to the public shall show all essential information about the weighing and clearly show the customer the calculation of the price of the goods purchased in the case on scales with price indication. If the sales price is displayed it should be accurate.
On scales with price calculation, any significant views be visible long enough for the customer to read them properly. Scales with price calculation may have other functions besides weighing and price calculation of individual articles provided that all views related to all transactions printed clearly, unambiguously and clearly on a release or patch to the customer.
The weights must not have properties that could directly or indirectly lead to views that are difficult or time consuming to interpret. The weights will ensure customers protection against any improper sales transaction caused the weights do not work as they should.
Auxiliary devices for viewing and devices for expanded view is not allowed. Additional devices are allowed only insofar as they do not allow fraud.
Scales similar to scales commonly used in direct sales to the public, but that does not meet the requirements of this section shall close reading device having the indelible inscription "Do not use in direct sales to the public."

§ 22. Price Brand Weights Price Brand scales shall meet the requirements of scales with price indication for direct sale to the public to the extent that the requirements apply to the appropriate weights. Printing price tag will be impossible under a minimum load.

Chapter 4 - Requirements on the sale of non-automatic weighing instruments

§ 23. General Provisions Non-automatic weighing instruments sold or offered for sale, must comply with regulations on measurement units and measurement section 4 of the specifications referred to in this Regulation.

§ 24. (Repealed)

§ 25. Requirements for technical documentation Documents and correspondence must be written in Norwegian or in a language which is officially in the Member State where the procedures are carried out or in a language accepted by the notified body.

§ 26. Requirements for marking scales to be used for the purposes stated in § 1 second paragraph shall bear the following markings clearly legible and indelible:

1.
EU type examination number where appropriate,

2.
Manufacturer's name, registered trade name or registered trademark

3.
Accuracy class inscribed in an oval or placed between two horizontal lines which are linked by two half circles,

4.
Biggest load in the form of Max ...,

5.
Least load in the form of My ...,

6.
Verification scale interval in the form e = ...,

7.
Type plate, batch or serial number

Where appropriate, the following labeling is applied:

1.
Identification mark on each unit weights consisting of parts that are separate but still belong together

2.
Scale interval if it is different from e, in the form of d = ...,

3.
's Additive tare in the form of T = + ...,

4.
's Subtractive tare if it is different from Max, in the form of T = -...,

5.
Tara scale interval if it is different from d, in the form of dT = ...,

6.
Limit load if it is different from Max, in the form Lim ...,

7.
Special temperature limits, in terms of ... ° C / ... ° C,

8.
Relationship between vertical carrier and load carrier.

Weighting shall be designed so that it is possible to apply the CE mark and other markings. The marking shall be such that it is impossible to remove them without taking damage, and so they are visible when the weight is in the normal operating position.
If wear plate, it must be possible to seal the plate unless it can not be removed without being destroyed. If the plate be welded, it is able to be marked.
Marking Max, Min, e, d, shall also be placed near the place where the weighing result is read, unless it has already been placed there.
Any mass determination device that is attached to or be linked to one or more load carriers must bear the markings that are relevant in connection with the load carriers.
The identification number of the the relevant notified body, if the agency is involved in the production control phase as mentioned in the regulations on measurement units and measurement Annex 1, follow the CE marking and the supplementary metrology marking.


§ 27. CE conformity marking The CE conformity marking consists of the letters "CE" in accordance with the design of Regulation (EC). 765/2008 Article 30, as incorporated into the EEA care law.

§ 28. Marking of facilities that have not undergone conformity assessment When a weight used in one of the uses mentioned in § 1, second paragraph, is provided with or connected to devices that have not undergone conformity assessment referred to in regulation on units of measurement and measurement Annex 1, should each of the devices must bear a large, black "M" printed on a red square background there since at least 25mm, and it all be crossed off the square, two braces.

§ 29. Common provisions on conformity assessment The conformity assessment according to regulations on measurement units and measurement Annex 1 Module D, D1, F, F1 or G may be carried out in the manufacturer's premises or at any other place unless the shipping weight to use instead necessitates disassembly unless commissioning on site necessitates installation of weight or other technical installation work that can affect a scale performance, and as gravity value at the place taken into account or scale performance is not affected by variations in gravity. In all other cases, they performed at the scale's use place.
If Scale performance is affected by variations in gravity, the procedures mentioned in the first paragraph, carried out in two stages. Second half shall comprise all examinations and tests if the result is dependent on gravity, and initially all other examinations and tests. Another game will be carried on the Scale use place. When a Member State has established gravity zones on its territory, it can with the phrase "on the Scale use" shall "in the gravity zone where the weight is applied."
Where a manufacturer has chosen to carry out one of the procedures mentioned in subsection two stages, and where these two stages will be carried out by different parties, an emphasis that has undergone the first stage of the particular procedure being applied identification number the notified body involved in that stage.
The party who has performed the first stage of the current procedure, the issuer for each weight a written conformity certificate containing the information necessary to identify the weight and specify the here Our investigations and tests. The party performing the second stage of the particular procedure, implements those not yet dialed examinations and tests.
The manufacturer or the authorized representative shall upon request be able to produce the compliance certificate, the notified body has issued.
Manufacturer who initially opted Module D or D1, may in the second half either use the same procedure, or may decide to use Module F or F1.
CE marking and the supplementary metrology marking shall be affixed on the weight after completion of the second stage together with the identification number of the notified body involved in the second stage.

§ 30. Manufacturer's obligations All weights to be used for purposes specified in § 1, second paragraph, shall be labeled by the manufacturer as specified in § 26.
All weights that will not be used for purposes specified in § 1 second subsection, shall be labeled by the manufacturer as specified in § 2.
If a weight to be used for purposes specified in § 1, second paragraph is equipped with or linked to facilities that are not used for such purposes, shall producer inflict marked as indicated in § 28 on each installation.
In addition, the requirements of regulations on measurement units and measurement Chapter 4 Section 3

§ 31. The importer's obligations Before a non-automatic weight that will not be used for the purposes mentioned in § 1, second paragraph first time made available on the market, the importer ensure that the manufacturer has complied

-
§ 30, and

-
Regulations on measurement units and measurement § 4-14 paragraph 5 and 6

In addition, the requirements of regulations on measurement units and measurement Chapter 4 Section 3

§ 32. Distributor's obligations Before distributor makes a non-automatic weight that is not intended to be used for the purposes specified in § 1, second paragraph on the market, he shall verify that

(A)
manufacturer has complied

-
§ 30 and

-
Regulations on measurement units and measurement 4-14 point 5 and 6, and

(B)
importer has complied with regulations on measurement units and measurement § 4-16 paragraph 3

In addition, the requirements of regulations on measurement units and measurement Chapter 4 Section 3

§§ 33 - 48. (Repealed)

Chapter 5 - Requirements for non-automatic weighing instruments

§ 49. Requirements for accuracy classes Accuracy classes referred to in § 11 shall be used for weights used for the following uses:

A)

To determine the mass of trading transactions should be used Class III scales, or more accurate weights

B)
To determine the mass when calculating tax, tariff, tax, premium, fine, fee, compensation or similar payment can avail class IIII scales, or more accurate weights

C)
For the determination of mass for the purpose of application of law or regulation, legal expertise, determined weight class in the appropriate cases

D)
For the determination of mass in medical practice by weighing of patients with the aim of monitoring, diagnosis and medical treatment should be applied Class III weights, or more accurate weights. For passenger weights allowed the class IIII scales

E)
For the determination of mass in the manufacture of prescription drugs in the pharmacy and determination of mass in analyzes carried out in medical and pharmaceutical laboratories should be used Class II weights, or more accurate weights

F)
For pricing by mass in direct sales to the public and in the manufacture of finished packages should be used Class III scales, or more accurate weights.

§ 50. Authority with a non-automatic weighing instrument used Non-automatic weighing instruments are subject to a periodic audit of the supervision period of three years. When the weight used for weighing on these places, it is not subject to periodic audits:

-
Grocery industry

-
Post office and post office,

-
Fish factory, which receives more than 10 tons of fish per year (per reception), including preparation of prepackages in fish landing.

By regular inspection shall Metrology perform inspections and tests in accordance with national procedures. Error limits are twice as indicated in § 11.
At follow-up inspection shall Metrology perform inspection, testing and marking in accordance with national procedures. The error limits are the same as specified in § 11. In follow-up inspection shall Metrology put on their own sealing where applicable in accordance with the type approval.

§ 51. Calculation of limits to the g-value, this provision applies to weights where variations in gravity acceleration affects the scale's display, ref. § 29.
A change in g-value should not affect the scale's error display more than 1/3 of the maximum permissible error. g-value is determined by the following formula:
g = 9.780 318 (1 + 0.005 3024 sin² φ - 0000 0058 sin² 2 φ) - 0000 003 085 ams-2
where φ is latitude given in radians || | (conversion from degrees to radians utilizing the following formula: radians = degrees × π / 180).
A is altitude in meters.
Table 4 - General guidelines


Accuracy class Number of shares
n
Adjustment

IIII
-
No limit

III
n ≤ 1500 d
No limit


III 1500 d <n ≤ 3000
In the current adjust district
or
adjoining districts


III 3000 d <n ≤ 5000 d
In the current adjust district

III
n> 5000 d
On tarmac

II
-
On tarmac

I
-
On tarmac

For scales in class III with up to 1,500 shares and weights Class IIII which is adjusted for one of adjusting districts alignment is valid throughout the country.
The weights shall be marked so that it is clear which geographical area weight was verified.

Chapter 6 - Final provisions

§ 52. Fine Violation of this regulation may result in imposition of fines meted out under the provisions of regulations on measurement units and measurement Section 7

§ 53. Entry into force This regulation comes into force on 1 January 2008.
From the same date, the Regulations on 19 December 2001 no. 1650 on non-automatic weighing instruments.