UK Statutory Instrument
2003
United Kingdom
The Weighing Equipment (Automatic Catchweighing Instruments) Regulations 2003
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1 compliance obligation
What this Act requires
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Schedules
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An instrument which is made in accordance with an approved...
Installation (Principle from Clause 5.3.1 of OIML R51)
The installation of an automatic catchweighing instrument shall be so...
Cleaning and testing
Dynamic setting (Extract from Clause 3.2.3 of OIML R51)
Instruments with dynamic setting shall have a facility for any...
The minimum capacity shall not be less than: for class...
Temperature (Principle from Clause 2.9.1 of OIML R51)
Instruments shall comply with the appropriate metrological and technical requirements...
Where an automatic catchweighing instrument is marked with a temperature...
Tilting (Principle from Clause 2.9.3 of OIML R51)
Instruments which are not intended for installation in a fixed...
Where an automatic catchweighing instrument is fitted with a level...
Specified purpose or manner of use
Instruments of Class Y(b) shall only be used for weighing...
Definition of waste
Zero-setting device (Extract from Clause 3.3.1 of OIML R51)
An automatic zero-setting device shall operate: • only when the...
A non-automatic zero-setting device shall not be operable during automatic...
A semi-automatic zero-setting device shall function only when the stability...
Zero-tracking device (Extract from Clause 3.3.2 of OIML R51)
A zero-tracking device shall operate only when: • the indication...
Tare device (Extract from Clause 3.3.3 of OIML R51)
A semi-automatic or automatic tare device shall operate only when...
A non-automatic or semi-automatic tare device shall not be operable...
Suitability for use (Extract from Clause 3.1 of OIML R51)...
An instrument shall be designed to suit the method of...
Minimum capacity (Extract from Clause 3.5 of OIML R51)
Printing a weighing result below minimum capacity shall not be...
Maximum capacity (Extract from Clause 3.4.3 of OIML R51)
There shall be no indication above Max + 9 e....
Rate of operation
Maximum and minimum capacities (Extract from Clause 2.4 of OIML...
Maximum capacity (Max) and minimum capacity (Min) shall be specified...
Instruments shall bear the following markings.
• name or identification mark of the manufacturer • name...
• pattern approval sign • indication of the class of...
Depending upon the particular use of the instrument, supplementary markings...
Descriptive markings shall be indelible and of a size, shape...
Schedule 4 para.3n6
Instruments shall have a place for the application of verification...
Instruments required to bear verification marks shall have a verification...
Additional Descriptive Marking
Maximum permissible errors for class Y(y) instruments
The maximum permissible error for any load equal to or...
(Principle from Clause 2.5.2 of OIML R51)
The maximum permissible error for any load equal to or...
Specified purpose or manner of use
- Only use catchweighing instruments within their specified capacities, temperature range, and purpose
Browse 18 other sections — procedural / definitional / commencement
Additional Descriptive Marking
Citation and commencement
Interpretation
Application and Effect
Transitional exclusion
General duties for use for trade
Requirements to be satisfied for passing as fit for use for trade
Supplementary indications
Supplementary requirements
Automatic catchweighing instruments imported from an EEA State
Passing as fit for use for trade
Stamping
Obliteration of stamps (method)
Obliteration of stamps (failure to comply)
Obliteration of stamps on instruments which are unfit for use for trade
Power to obliterate stamps on instruments which are unfit for use for trade for a particular purpose
Obliteration of all stamps
Amendment
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