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The rapid technological progress of the last few years and the proximity of the possible incorporation of Spain into the European Economic Community force us to update and harmonize our metrological legislation by bringing it closer, as far as possible, to the relevant directives of the EEC. The approval and verification of the taquicronometric counters, known as "taximetros>, is governed by the Regulation of twenty-five of a thousand nine hundred and thirty-four" (Annex number six of the Circulation Code, Madrid > of twenty-eight of September of a thousand nine hundred and thirty-four); the complex techniques incorporated into these devices, especially those of electronic character, have created the urgent need to renew said regulation within the framework general harmonisation of technical legislation. Recommendation RI number twenty-one of the member countries of the International Organization for Legal Metrology, among which is Spain, as well as the Council Directive of the European Community Seventy-seven/ninety-five/EEC, provide sufficient criteria for updating the aforementioned Regulation, in the interests of further development and a more effective guarantee of users, the new text of which has been favourably informed by the National Metrology Commission and Metrotechnics, in compliance with the provisions of Article 5 of the Law of Pesos and Measures 80 and eight/thousand nine hundred and sixty-seven, on November eight.
In its virtue, on the proposal of the Minister of the Presidency, and after deliberation of the Council of Ministers at its meeting of the eighteenth day of June of a thousand nine hundred and eighty-two, I have:
Article 1.-The Regulation is approved for the approval of the model approval of the taquicronometric counters, called
Article 2.-This Regulation shall enter into force on the day following its publication in the Official Gazette of the State-Gazette of Madrid>.
REPEAL PROVISION
Unica.-All provisions of the same or lower rank shall be repealed as set out in the Regulation for the approval of the model of taquicronometric counters, called ' taximetros>, which is approved by the present Royal Decree.
Given in Madrid to eighteen of June of a thousand nine hundred and eighty-two.-JUAN CARLOS R.-The Minister of the Presidency, Matias Rodríguez Inciarte.
REGULATION FOR MODEL APPROVAL OF TAQUICRONOMETRIC COUNTERS CALLED
1. Terminology.
1.1. Taquicronometric counters, called .-The taquicronometric counters, called in this Regulation, are the instruments that, taking into account the characteristics of the vehicle in which they are installed and the rates for Those who are regulated, automatically calculate and indicate at all times of their employment the sums to be paid by the users of the public cars, called taxis. Taking into account a certain speed of the vehicle, which we will call
1.2. Special terms.-The indication of a taximeter depends, without the tariff position, on the constant k of the instrument and a characteristic coefficient w of the vehicle on which the instrument is installed. This coefficient w is a function of the actual circumference or the wheels of the vehicle and the ratio of transmission of the number of wheels of the wheels to the number of turns of the part provided for in the vehicle for connection to the taximeter.
1.2.1. The taximeter's constant k.-The constant k of a taximeter is a characteristic magnitude indicating the class and the number of signals the instrument must receive to correctly give the indications corresponding to a distance travelled determined, which we will call .
This constant k will be expressed:
a) In revolutions per km (rev/km), when the information relating to the distance travelled is transmitted to the taximeter through a flexible axis that rotates inside an appropriate holster.
b) In pulses per kilometre (imp/km), when the previous information is transmitted by electrical signals.
1.2.2. Characteristic coefficient w of the vehicle.-The characteristic coefficient w of a vehicle is a magnitude indicating the class and the number of signals coming from the vehicle and intended for operation of the taximeter, corresponding to the base >.
This coefficient w will be expressed:
a) In revolutions per km (rev/km), when the information relating to the distance travelled is transmitted to the taximeter through a flexible axis that rotates inside an appropriate holster.
b) In pulses per kilometre (imp/km), when the previous information is transmitted by electrical signals.
This coefficient varies according to several factors; mainly the wear and pressure of the tires, the load of the vehicle and the conditions of its displacement. The coefficient w shall be determined in the normal test conditions of the vehicle (paragraph 1.2.7).
1.2.3. Effective circumference or wheels.-The effective circumference or wheel of the vehicle that is directly or indirectly dragging to the taximeter is the distance travelled by the vehicle after a complete turn of the vehicle.
When it is two wheels that drag simultaneously to the taximeter, the effective circumference is the average of the effective circumferences of each of the two wheels. It is expressed in millimetres.
The actual circumference or the correlation with the characteristic coefficient w of the vehicle (paragraph 1.2.2); for this reason, when it is necessary to know it, it shall be determined in accordance with the conditions set out in point 1.2.7.
1.2.4. Adapter device.-The adapter device is used to adapt the characteristic coefficient w of the vehicle to the taximeter's constant k.
1.2.5. Errors allowed in the indications.-The errors admitted, as mentioned in paragraph 5, refer to the instrument isolated from the vehicle (own errors of the instrument). The true values (point 5) to be taken into account in the calculation of errors are determined with respect to the constant k and the rates for which the instrument has been regulated.
The bandwidth of the supported errors determines the maximum deviation between the largest and the smallest of the indications.
1.2.3. Drag change speed.-The speed of the drag change is the speed for which the drag of the taximeter indicator device passes from the base
You get by dividing the
1.2.7. Normal test conditions of the vehicle (especially for the determination of its characteristic coefficient). The normal test conditions of the vehicle occur when:
(a) The tyres fitted with the wheel or wheels which are drawn to the taximeter are of the model whose actual circumference is the one which has been used to determine the characteristic coefficient w.
They must be in good condition and inflated to the right pressure.
(b) The load of the vehicle is approximately 150 kilograms. This burden corresponds, by convention, to the weight of two adults, understood by the driver.
c) The vehicle is displaced, carried by its engine, in flat and horizontal terrain, in a straight line, and at a speed of 40 kilometers/hour plus or minus 5 kilometers/hour.
When the tests are carried out under different conditions (different weights, different speed), the results must be modified, with the necessary corrections, in order to bring their value to the one that would have been obtained under the normal conditions defined above.
2. Units of measurement.
To express the indications provided or annotated by the taximeters, they are authorized:
-The meter or the kilometer for the distance traveled.
-The second, minute, or time for the time.
The
3. Technical characteristics.
3.1. Device for measuring device-device.
3.1.1. The taximeter must be performed in such a way that it calculates and indicates the amount of the race based solely on:
(a) In the distance travelled (distance trawl) when the vehicle is travelling at a speed exceeding the speed of the change:
b) Over time (time drag) when the vehicle is running at a lower speed than the speed of the shift or when it is stationary.
3.1.2. The length of the tractor shall be carried out by means of the wheels: however, the reverse gear must not result in a decrease in the indication of the amount or distance travelled.
The time drag is ensured by a watch movement, which cannot be put in motion more than by the maneuver of the taximeter's control device.
If the watchmaking mechanism is manual rope, it should be able to run for at least eight hours without having to load it again, or for two hours if its string is of the type that needs to be preloaded to the operation of the taximeter.
If the watch movement is by electrical device it should be loaded automatically.
The electric watchmaking mechanism must be ready to operate at all times.
3.1.3. During the kilometre-long drag and for each of the tariff positions, the first change of indication must occur after an initial distance determined by the tariff regulations. The following jumps of the indicator device shall correspond to equal distances.
During the time drag and for each of the rate positions, the first indication change must occur after an initial time determined by the rate regulations. The following jumps of the indicator device must correspond to times equal to each other.
If there is no change of drag the relationship between the initial distance and the distance corresponding to the next jumps whatever the rate used, it must be the same as the relationship between the time and the time corresponding to the following jumps.
3.1.4. The adapter device shall be made in such a way that the opening of the box does not allow access to the other organs of the taximeter.
3.1.5. The taximeter shall be designed in such a way as to make it easy to make modifications to the calculating device, which is necessary to adapt to the tariff changes.
When the number of tariffs provided for in the taximeter is higher than the tariffs in force, the taximeters must calculate and indicate in all their positions an amount based on one of the tariffs authorized by the rates.
3.2. Control device.
3.2.1. The organs of the taximeter shall not be put into motion but after being engaged by the control device in one of the following positions:
3.2.2. Position
a) There will be no indication of the amount or this indication will be zero.
(b) Kilometre-dragging and time-dragging shall not act in the indication of the amount.
c) The display of eventual supplements (point 3.3.7) will be empty or indicate
3.2.3. Other positions.-The control device must be constructed in such a way that from the position
a) In the different fare positions, following the order of increasing magnitude of the rates; in these positions, the time drag, the kilometer-wide drag, as well as the indicator of supplements must be engaged.
3.2.4. Manoeuvre of the control device.-The manoeuvring of the control device shall be subject to the following limitations:
a) From any rate position, the taximeter must not be able to return to the position
b) From position , the taximeter will not be able to return to any rate position without going through the position
(c) The taximeter must be constructed in such a way that a change in the fare position carried out through the position
d) It will not be possible to place the control device in other positions than previously provided.
3.2.5. Special provisions.-Irrespective of the foregoing, the changes between the different tariff positions may also be effected automatically on the basis of a certain distance travelled or a certain time of occupation, according to the tariffs in force.
3.3. Indicator device.
3.3.1. The cap of the taximeter must be made in such a way that the indications that interest the user can be read easily, both day and night.
3.3.2. The amount, regardless of any supplements, should be known for the simple reading of an indication of aligned figures, the minimum height of which will be 10 millimeters.
At the time of the start of the taximeter, from the position
Then the indication of the amount must progress discontinuously by successive jumps of a constant monetary value.
3.3.3. The taximeter must be provided with a device that indicates at all times, in the cover, with which of the current rates it is working.
3.3.4. The taximeter must be designed in such a way as to allow the installation of an external device to the vehicle, a repeater of its control device, which clearly and clearly indicates its status or the fare used.
This repeater device should not, in any case, disturb the proper functioning of the taximeter or allow access to the mechanism or transmissions thereof.
3.3.5. If the mandatory particulars are not given by means of self-oluminous letters, the taximeter must incorporate a lighting device of these indications, of a sufficient intensity to enable it to be read easily.
The replacement of the light sources of these devices should be possible without lifting the seals of the apparatus.
3.3.6. The taximeter must be able to carry totalizers, mainly counters, that indicate:
a) The total distance traveled by the vehicle.
b) The total distance covered.
c) The total number of
d) The total number of hops.
These counters must correctly perform the functions for which they were intended.
They should be given the indication by means of figures aligned with an apparent minimum height of 4 millimeters.
3.3.7. The taximeter must be able to be provided with a supplement indicator independent of the amount indicator and automatically return to zero when moving to the
These supplements must be indicated with figures aligned with an apparent minimum height of 8 millimeters, which may not exceed that of those indicating the amount.
3.4. Optional complementary devices.-A taximeter can also be provided with complementary devices such as:
a) Control counters that may interest the owner of the vehicle.
b) A marker of cards or printed bands that indicate the
The presence of such devices and their operation should not influence the taximeter itself.
3.5. Construction.
3.5.1. The taximeters must be solid and well constructed.
Your essential parts must be built with materials that ensure sufficient solidity and stability.
3.5.2. The taximeter box and the adapter device, if the latter is outside the taximeter box, the same as the transmission mechanism covers, must be constructed in such a way that the essential parts of the mechanism are protected. against dust and moisture.
Access to adjustment mechanisms will not be possible without breaking the guarantee seals (point 6).
4. Registration.
4.1. General inscriptions and identification.-Each taximeter must bear the following particulars on the cover or on a sealed plate, easily visible and legible under the normal conditions of installation:
a) Name and address of the manufacturer or his/her brand.
b) Designation of the instrument model, its number and year of manufacture.
c) The sign of the model approval.
d) Its constant k (indicated with relative uncertainty, not more than 0.2 per 100).
Each taximeter must have places that allow:
(a) Point out, if necessary, additional information concerning the apparatus or vehicle, in accordance with the order of the model approval.
b) Indicate the mark of the primitive verification.
4.2. Special inscriptions.
4.2.1. Next to all the indicator devices, the signifiers of the indicated values must be visible, legible and clear.
4.2.2. Next to each of the
6. Errors allowed in the indications.
For the control of a taximeter on the test bench, arranged to be installed and provided with its accessories, the true (conventional) value of the measured magnitudes is that which results from the value of k indicated in the apparatus and of each of the rates for which it has been regulated.
The true value of these measures must be between the largest and the lowest of the supported indications.
5.1. During the kilometre drag, the errors admitted for a given distance travelled must not exceed:
a) For the initial distance (point 3.1.3): 2 per 100 of the true value. However, when the initial distance is less than 1,000 metres, the error admitted will be 20 metres.
b) For the following distances: 2 per 100 of the true value.
5.2. During the time drag, the errors that are supported for a given time must not exceed:
a) For the initial time (point 3.1.3): 3 per 100 of the true value. However, when this initial time is less than 10 minutes, the error admitted will be 18 seconds.
b) For the following times: 3 Per 100 of the true value.
5.3. The side of the measuring assembly (more vehicle taximeter) must be performed in such a way that the errors admitted are symmetrical in relation to zero error. The errors of the trawl, refer to the distance actually travelled by the vehicle.
6. Seals.
6.1. The parts of the taximeters listed below must be constructed in such a way as to be sealed.
a) The box containing the inside mechanism of the taximeter.
b) The box for the adapter device.
(c) Fuses of the mechanical or electrical devices forming the junction between the entry of the taximeter and the corresponding part provided for in the vehicle for the connection of the instrument, including the important parts of the adapter device.
(d) The electrical connection cable, in the case of electric charging of the watch-making mechanism and of the electric drag of the control device of the taximeter.
e) Any mandatory registration plates and affeition plates.
f) The connections of the electrical splice cable of the repeater device specified in paragraph 3.3.4.
6.2. These seals, if any, must be such that access to protected pieces and joins is impossible without breaking them
6.3. The order of approval of the model shall determine the locations of the seals, as well as the need, nature and form of the devices to allow the affixing of these seals.
7. Primitive verification.
7.1. The verification of a taximeter shall be carried out in several stages.
7.2. First phase: the taximeter will receive the mark of the primitive verification when:
a) Your model has been approved.
(b) The instrument is in conformity with the approved model and bears the inscriptions required by point 4.1.
c) The errors obtained are within the requirements of points 5.1 and 5.2.
7.3. Later phases: Understand:
-Before your installation on the vehicle:
(a) The control of the instrument side according to the requirements of paragraph 5.3.
b) The control of the tariff side according to the regulations in force.
-After installation on the vehicle.
The control of the measurement set so performed.
ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
First.-Electronic taximeters will be provided with independent visualizers, for service data. with their corresponding windows in the apparatus of the apparatus, clearly separated from each other, and which can be easily read both day and night.
Second.-The visualizers will indicate: 1) the position of the taximeter; 2) the figure of the
Third.-The use of each of the taximeter service displays will be indicated by the
Fourth.-For the composition of each supplement a maximum of three modules is authorized, whose absolute values will be chosen, in each case, among the most suitable to compose the supplements authorized by the different Entities local.
Fifth.-The sum of the total of the supplements and the amount is authorized, provided that the sum appears in
Sixth.-The indications of
Seventh.-The introduction into the measuring device of the taximeter of the so-called
Eighth.-The control totalizers referred to in points 3.3.6 and 3.4 of this Regulation shall appear in one or more visualizers, independent of the three intended for the service data. The or the visualizers for the control totalizers are required to meet the conditions set out in point 3.3.6 of this Regulation, and, preferably, the figures will appear here in different colour of the one used for the data service.
Novena.-However, the use of the and
10th.-Test and test to be carried out on model approval, the tests defined below shall be carried out on at least three models.
The characteristic coefficient w of the vehicle shall be fixed by the National Metrology and Metrology Commission when the application for model approval is made.
I. Examination gives conformity.
I. 1. Administrative examination.-Study of the descriptive memory presented for model approval.
I. 2. Construction.-Study on the construction of the apparatus (solidity and stability of materials and components, etc.).
I. 3. Operation.-Study of the principle of operation, as well as its technological performance.
I. 4. Installation.-Study of problems related to power supply and security of connection cables.
I. 5. Seals.-Study of the inviolability of the installed taximeter.
II. Metrological tests.
II.1. Fatigue test.-A fatigue test corresponding to a minimum distance of 100,000 kilometers, carried out for at least a thousand hours.
II.2. Drag schedule. II.3, Drag-Kilometre.-For each of the rates.
II.4. Drag change speed
II.5. Maneuver of the control device.
II.6. Conditions of use.-This test shall be carried out for a w of 2,000 rev/km. and a speed of 130 km/hour.
II.7. Complementary devices.
III. Tests on the influence factors.
III.1. Temperature.-These tests shall be carried out at least two points in the temperature zone -10 C, +60 C, for twelve hours.
In addition, after a storage at -20, two taximeters will be tested at room temperature for twelve hours.
III.2 Moisture.-These tests shall be carried out at least two points in the relative humidity zone 5 per 100, 85 per 100, and for a temperature of 40 C.
III.3. Power voltage.-For a nominal power supply voltage of 12 V, tests shall be carried out in zone 10 V, 16 V.
In addition, a test of the taximeter's behavior will be performed for tensions less than 10 V, for one hour and up to 7 V.
III.4. Vibrations.
Vibrations will be applied successively applied according to three axes perpendicular to each other.
-The test covers the range of frequencies between 10 and 150 Hz.
-The value of the acceleration shall be less than or equal to 20 m/s2.
-The sweep will often be less than an eighth per minute.
This trial will last for two hours.
III.5. External disturbances.-This test shall be carried out following the examination of conformity.
III.5.1. Electrostatic discharge.-On the ground-taking chassis, an electrostatic discharge of 6 Kv with an energy of 2 mJ shall be made.
III.5.2. Power interference.-A test shall be performed to check the insensitivity of the taximeter to the power interference which may affect the vehicle.
For this purpose, transient over-voltages of each polarity will be applied, randomly on the power, 60 V loads, 0.5 ms duration, with an output impedance of 10 ohms.
Eleventh.-The examination and tests to be carried out in the primitive verification are those defined in paragraph 7 of this Regulation.
TRANSIENT DISPOSITION
For the adaptation of the taximeters, currently in use, to the provisions of this Royal Decree the following deadlines are granted: 1) A period of six months to introduce the necessary modifications in the mechanical taximeters and in the programmes for electronic taximeters; (2) a period expiring on 31 December 1984 to introduce the necessary mechanical changes in electronic taximeters.
