Field Inspection Manual—Non Automatic Weighing Devices

Field Inspection Manual—Non Automatic Weighing Devices (PDF, 900 KB, 178 pages)

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Table of Contents

Part 1—Introduction

• Section 1—Introduction
• Section 2—Symbols, Acronymns and Definitions
• Section 3—Revisions Table

Part 2—Inspection Procedure Outlines

• Section 1—IPO-1: Retail Computing Scales
• Section 2—IPO-2: Point of Sale (POS) Weighing Systems
• Section 3—IPO-3: Equal Arms Scales
• Section 4—IPO-4: Steel Yard Scales
• Section 5—IPO-5: Platform Scales
• Section 6—IPO-6: Single-Point Suspended Scales
• Section 7—IPO-7: Hopper or Tank Scales
• Section 8—IPO-8: Crane Scales
• Section 9—IPO-9: Overhead Track Scales
• Section 10—IPO-10: On-Board Weighing Systems
• Section 11—IPO-11: Vehicle Scales
• Section 12—IPO-12: Railway Track Scales

Part 3—Standard Test Procedures

• Section 1—STP-1: Suitability of the Device for Intended Use
• Section 2—STP-2: Limitations and Conditions Listed in the Notice of Approval
• Section 3—STP-3: Marking
• Section 4—STP-4: Sealing
• Section 5—STP-5: Visual Examination of the Indicating Element
• Section 6—STP-6: Visual Examination of the Printed Ticket
• Section 7—STP-7: Installation and Location of the Device
• Section 8—STP-8: Zero Setting Mechanisms
• Section 9—STP-9: Manual Weight Entries
• Section 10—STP-10: Sleep Mode
• Section 11—STP-11: Tare
• Section 12—STP-12: Free Floating Weight Signal
• Section 13—STP-13: Increasing/Decreasing Test and Return-to-Zero Test
• Section 14—STP-14: Load Discrimination Test
• Section 15—STP-15: Eccentricity Test
• Section 16—STP-16: Repeatability
• Section 17—STP-17: Agreement of Registration
• Section 18—STP-18: Blanking Display Test
• Section 19—STP-19: Motion Detection Test
• Section 20—STP-20: Accuracy of Price Computation
• Section 21—STP-21: Mathematical Agreement of Tare, Net and Gross Weights
• Section 22—STP-22: Off Level Effect
• Section 23—STP-23: Disturbance Test (EMI/RFI, Vibrations)
• Section 24—STP-24: Weigh-in Weigh-out Systems - Vehicle Scales
• Section 25—STP-25: Unattended Vehicle Scales
• Section 26—STP-26: Weighing Systems with Multiple Load Receiving Elements
• Section 27—STP-27: NH3 On-Board Weighing Systems - Product Test
• Section 28—STP-28: Multi-Interval & Multiple Range Devices
• Section 29—STP-29: Calibration of Counterpoise and Other Trade Weights
• Section 30—STP-30: Mechanical Scales

Appendices

• Section A—Abbreviations and Symbols
• Section B—Class III HD In-Service Limits of Error
• Section C—Standards Accuracy Class – Non Automatic Weighing Device