Gas Meters - Conversion Devices

BS EN 12405-2:2012
BSI Standards Publication
Gas meters — Conversion

devices
Part 2: Energy conversion
BS EN 12405-2:2012 BRITISH STANDARD
National foreword
This British Standard is the UK implementation of EN 12405-2:2012.
The UK participation in its preparation was entrusted to Technical
Committee GSE/25, Gas Meters.
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ICS 91.140.40
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EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 12405-2

NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM July 2012
ICS 91.140.40
English Version
Gas meters - Conversion devices - Part 2: Energy conversion
Compteurs à gaz - Dispositifs de conversion - Partie 2 : Gaszähler - Umwerter - Teil 2: Energieumwertung

Conversion en énergie
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Contents Page
Foreword ..............................................................................................................................................................4
Introduction .........................................................................................................................................................5
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................8
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................8
3 Terms, definitions and symbols ........................................................................................................ 10
3.1 Terms and definitions ........................................................................................................................ 10
3.2 Symbols and subscripts .................................................................................................................... 14
3.3 Classification....................................................................................................................................... 15
4 Principles of energy determination................................................................................................... 16
5 Rated operating conditions ............................................................................................................... 18
5.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 18
5.2 Specified field of measurement......................................................................................................... 18
5.3 Environmental conditions .................................................................................................................. 18
5.4 Power supply....................................................................................................................................... 19
6 Construction requirements ................................................................................................................ 19
6.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 19
6.2 General (including software) ............................................................................................................. 19
6.3 Casings (and sealing) ......................................................................................................................... 21
6.4 Indications ........................................................................................................................................... 21
6.5 Inputs and outputs for energy determination .................................................................................. 23
6.6 Battery powered ECD ......................................................................................................................... 24
6.7 Security devices and alarms ............................................................................................................. 24
6.8 Specific provisions applicable to gas chromatographs ................................................................. 25
7 Installation requirements ................................................................................................................... 26
7.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 26
7.2 CVDD .................................................................................................................................................... 26
8 Metrological requirements ................................................................................................................. 27
8.1 Reference conditions ......................................................................................................................... 27
8.2 Rated operating conditions ............................................................................................................... 27
8.3 MPEs .................................................................................................................................................... 27
8.4 Conditions for matching associated measurement instruments (modular approach) ............... 29
8.5 Influence factor tests .......................................................................................................................... 29
8.6 Disturbance tests ................................................................................................................................ 29
8.7 Verification of data transmission interfaces .................................................................................... 30
8.8 CVDD metrological requirements ..................................................................................................... 30
9 Tests of conformity............................................................................................................................. 30
9.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 30
9.2 Verification of construction requirements ....................................................................................... 31
9.3 Verification of performance requirements ....................................................................................... 32
10 Marking ................................................................................................................................................ 33
10.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 33
10.2 Marking of energy calculator (or ECD) ............................................................................................. 33
10.3 Marking of CVDD................................................................................................................................. 34
11 Installation and operating instructions ............................................................................................ 35
Annex A (normative) Type test of the energy calculator (EC) ..................................................................... 36
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A.1 General conditions .............................................................................................................................. 36

A.2 EC Performance tests ......................................................................................................................... 37
Annex B (normative) Type test of the calorific value determination device (CVDD) ................................. 40
B.1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................... 40
B.2 Performances tests ............................................................................................................................. 40
Annex C (normative) Type approval tests of volume conversion device (VCD) ....................................... 48
C.1 Scope .................................................................................................................................................... 48
C.2 General ................................................................................................................................................. 48
C.3 Verification of data transmission interface....................................................................................... 48
Annex D (normative) Compatibility test for the set of VCD + CVDD + EC .................................................. 49
D.1 Objective............................................................................................................................................... 49
D.2 Procedure ............................................................................................................................................. 49
D.3 Acceptance criteria ............................................................................................................................. 49
Annex E (normative) Type approval test of the VCD/EC ............................................................................. 50
E.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 50
E.2 Test procedures .................................................................................................................................. 50
E.3 Performance tests ............................................................................................................................... 51
Annex F (normative) Type approval test of the EC/CVDD ........................................................................... 53
F.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 53
F.2 Performance tests ............................................................................................................................... 53
Annex G (normative) Type approval test of the VCD/EC/CVDD ................................................................... 58
G.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 58
G.2 Performance tests ............................................................................................................................... 58
Annex H (normative) Environmental influences (test procedures) ............................................................. 63
H.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 63
H.2 Effect of ambient temperature............................................................................................................ 63
H.3 Effect of damp heat, steady state ...................................................................................................... 63
H.4 Cyclic damp heat ................................................................................................................................. 64
H.5 Electrical power variation ................................................................................................................... 65
H.6 Short time AC power reductions ....................................................................................................... 66
H.7 Electrical bursts ................................................................................................................................... 67
H.8 Electromagnetic susceptibility .......................................................................................................... 67
H.9 Electrostatic discharges ..................................................................................................................... 68
H.10 Short time DC power variations ......................................................................................................... 69
H.11 Surges on supply lines and/or signal lines ...................................................................................... 69
H.12 Power frequency magnetic field ........................................................................................................ 70
H.13 Random vibrations .............................................................................................................................. 70
H.14 Shocks .................................................................................................................................................. 71
H.15 Durability .............................................................................................................................................. 72
Annex I (normative) Testing of the data transmission interface of ECD..................................................... 73
I.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 73
I.2 Data transmission interface tests procedure ................................................................................... 73
Bibliography ...................................................................................................................................................... 74
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Foreword
This document (EN 12405-2:2012) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 237 “Gas meters”,
the secretariat of which is held by BSI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by January 2013, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at
the latest by January 2013.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of patent
rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
EN 12405 consists of the following parts:

 Part 1: Volume conversion (and its amendments EN12405-1/A1 and EN 12405-1+A2 to allow the
harmonisation of the standard with the Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC);
 Part 2: Energy conversion (this European Standard);
 Part 3: Flow computers used as gas meter conversion (in preparation).
In the preparation of this European Standard, the content of OIML Publication, “Recommendation 140 —
measuring systems for gaseous fuel”, has been taken into account.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organisations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech
Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece,
Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Introduction
This introduction presents important concepts used in this standard.
Energy conversion systems
As an energy conversion device (ECD) comprises a number of different components and functions, for the
purpose of this Standard, two different systems are considered:
System 1, where
 the calorific value determination device (CVDD) is locally installed and is considered as being fully part of
the ECD, and
 the energy calculator (EC) will have the ability to utilise a signal generated by this locally installed CVDD
for determining energy.
Figure 1 shows the various components of ECD system 1.
Figure 1 — Description of ECD system 1
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System 2, where
 the CVDD may not be locally installed and is considered as an external transducer of the system, and
 the calculator will have the ability to accept fixed or periodically updated signals for the calorific value for
determining energy.
Figure 2 shows the various components of ECD system 2.
Figure 2 — Description of ECD system 2
NOTE The various components of the ECD need to be supplied as a matched, ready-for–use, set of devices; this
applies to System 1 and System 2, and mechanically integrated or separated devices (see modular and global
approaches below).
Modular and global approaches
In the modular approach, the ECD is an assembly of separate associated measuring instruments (VCD and
CVDD) and an energy calculator (EC), which are verified separately. Each instrument is verified according to
its testing procedure, using the indication available on the energy calculator or on the associated measuring
instrument itself. In this case, the indication shall correspond to the one which is directly processed in energy
conversion. The verification of calculation consists in verifying the calculation concerning each characteristic
quantity of the gas and/or the calculation for the energy conversion.
The associated measuring instruments are approved for a type or some types of conversion device(s) in order
to ensure the compatibility of the association. If the associated measuring instruments deliver a digital signal,
they may be considered as interchangeable, provided the type examination certificate provides all the
necessary conditions of compatibility with the calculator of the conversion device.
In the global approach, the ECD is tested as a package, performing tests of the following functions: energy
calculation, volume conversion and CV determination.
The testing procedures are given in Clause 9.
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For the purpose of this standard, the following configurations of devices are accepted:
Table 1 — Description of systems 1 and 2

Global approach modular approach
VCD/CVDD/EC VCD + CVDD/EC
System 1 VCD/EC + CVDD
VCD + EC + CVDD
System 2 VCD/EC (signal CV) VCD + EC (signal CV)
Key: VCD: volume conversion device

CVDD: calorific value determination device
EC: energy calculator
X/Y: devices X and Y mechanically integrated, able to perform their functions separately
X+Y: devices X and Y exchanging signals between them, verified separately
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies the requirements and tests for the construction, performance, safety and
conformity of conversion devices used to determine the energy of fuel gases described in the Table 1,
including those of the 1st and 2nd families according to EN 437.
The energy conversion device (ECD) considered in this standard consists of an energy calculator (EC) and is
associated with the following devices and/or functions:
 a volume conversion device (VCD) or a flow computer used as gas meter conversion, either conforming
to EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010, or to prEN 12405-3, for high accuracy measurements;
 a calorific value determination device (CVDD).
Requirements for type approval tests of the devices, not included in the above-mentioned standards are
described in appropriate annexes specified in Table 6.
For the purpose of this European Standard, the term “volume conversion devices” (VCDs) includes flow
computers (FCs).
A single calculator may undertake the volume conversion functions for different metering lines.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 437, Test gases - Test pressures - Appliance categories.
EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010, Gas meters — Conversion devices — Part 1: Volume conversion
prEN 12405-3, Gas meters — Conversion devices — Part 3: Flow computers1)
EN 55011, Industrial, scientific and medical equipment —Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics —

Limits and methods of measurement
EN 60068-2-1, Environmental testing — Part 2-1: Tests — Test A: Cold
EN 60068-2-2, Environmental testing — Part 2-2: Tests — Test B: Dry heat
EN 60068-2-30, Environmental testing — Part 2-30: Tests — Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle)
EN 60068-2-31, Environmental testing — Part 2-31: Tests — Test Ec: Rough handling shocks, primarily for
equipment-type specimens
EN 60068-2-47, Environmental testing — Part 2-47: Tests — Mounting of specimens for vibration, impact and
similar dynamic tests
EN 60068-2-64, Environmental testing — Part 2-64: Tests — Test Fh: Vibration, broadband random and
guidance
1) In preparation.
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EN 60068-2-78, Environmental testing — Part 2-78: Tests — Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state
EN 60068-3-1, Environmental testing — Part 3-1: Supporting documentation and guidance — Cold and dry
heat tests
EN 60068-3-4, Environmental testing — Part 3-4: Supporting documentation and guidance — Damp heat
tests
EN 60068-3-8, Environmental testing - Part 3-8: Supporting documentation and guidance – Selecting amongst
vibration tests
EN 60079 (all parts), Explosive atmospheres
EN 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
EN 60654-2, Operating conditions for industrial-process measurement and control equipment — Part 2:
Power
EN 60730-1:2011, Automatic electrical controls for household and similar use — Part 1: General requirements
EN 60950-1, Information technology equipment - Safety - Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61000-2-1, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 2: Environment Section 1: Description of the
environment — electromagnetic environment for low-frequency conducted disturbances and signalling in
public power supply systems
EN 61000-2-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 2-2: Environment — Compatibility levels for low-
frequency conducted disturbances and signalling in public low-voltage power supply systems
EN 61000-4-1, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-1: Testing and measurement techniques —
Overview of IEC 61000-4 series
EN 61000-4-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 4-2: Testing and measurement techniques —
Electrostatic discharge immunity test
Radiated, Radio frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test
Surge immunity test
Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields
Power frequency magnetic field immunity test
Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests
Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations on d.c. input power port immunity tests
EN 61000-6-1, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 6-1: Generic standards — Immunity for residential,
commercial and light-industrial environments
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EN 61000-6-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 6-2: Generic standards — Immunity for industrial
environments
EN ISO 6974-1, Determination of composition and associated uncertainty by gas chromatography — Part 1:
General guidelines and calculation of composition (ISO 6974-1)
EN ISO 12213-2, Natural gas — Calculation of compression factor — Part 2: Calculation using molar-
composition analysis (ISO 12213-2)
EN ISO 12213-3, Natural gas — Calculation of compression factor — Part 3: Calculation using physical
properties (ISO 12213-3)
EN ISO 13443: 2005, Natural gas — Standard reference conditions (ISO 13443:1996 including Corrigendum
1:1997)
ISO 6141, Gas analysis — Requirements for certificates for calibration gases and gas mixtures
ISO 6142, Gas analysis — Preparation of calibration gas mixtures — Gravimetric method
ISO 6143, Gas analysis — Comparison methods for determining and checking the composition of calibration
gas mixtures
ISO 6976, Natural gas — Calculation of calorific value, density, relative density and Wobbe index from
composition
3 Terms, definitions and symbols
3.1 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1.1
adjustment interval
time interval or number of measurements between two necessary adjustments of a calorific value determining
device
3.1.2
associated measuring instruments
instruments for measuring certain quantities which are characteristic of the gas (temperature, pressure,
calorific value etc.), whose indications are used by the calculator with a view to making a correction and/or a
conversion
Note 1 to entry: For the purpose of this standard, when dealing with the ECD in modular approach, the VCD and
CVDD are considered as associated measuring instruments.
3.1.3
base conditions
fixed conditions used to express the volume of gas independently of the metering conditions and the superior
calorific value
Note 1 to entry: The pressure base for both volumetric metering and combustion is always 101,325 kPa. The
temperature needs to be specified
EXAMPLE Temperature of 273,15 K and absolute pressure of 1,013 25 bar or temperature of 288,15 K and absolute
pressure of 1,013 25 bar.
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3.1.4
calorific value determining device
CVDD
associated measuring instrument for determining the calorific value of gas
3.1.5
compression factor
parameter which indicates the deviation from the ideal gas
Note 1 to entry: The compression factor calculation needs to be carried out according to ISO 12213 part 2 or 3.
3.1.6
display
element or assembly of elements of the indicating device on which the results of measurement and
memorised values are displayed
3.1.7
disturbance
influence quantity having a value within the limits specified but outside the specified rated operating conditions
of the measuring instrument
Note 1 to entry: An influence quantity is a disturbance if the rated operating conditions for that influence quantity are
not specified.
3.1.8
energy conversion device
ECD
device which calculates, integrates and displays energy using volume at base conditions and the calorific
value or the gas composition
3.1.9
global approach
approach through which the performances of the energy conversion device (ECD) are verified and approved
with a completely integrated package, including the energy calculation, the associated measuring instruments
and other functions
3.1.10
influence factor
influence quantity having a value within the specified rated operating conditions of the measuring instrument
3.1.11
influence quantity
quantity that is not a measurand but that affects the result of the measurement
EXAMPLE Ambient temperature.
3.1.12
maximum permissible error
extreme value of the measurement error, with respect to a known reference quantity value, permitted by
specifications or regulations for a given measurement, measuring instrument or measuring system
Note 1 to entry: Generally, the two extreme values are taken together and are termed "maximum permissible errors" or
"limit of error".
3.1.13
measurand
particular quantity subject to measurement
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3.1.14
measurement repeatability
repeatability
measurement precision under a set of repeatable conditions of measurement
3.1.15
metering conditions
conditions of the gas at which the volume is measured at the point of measurement
Note 1 to entry: Metering conditions include the temperature and pressure of the measured gas.
3.1.16
modular approach
approach combining associated measuring instruments (VCD and CVDD) and an energy calculator (EC) of
the energy conversion device (ECD) which are verified and approved separately and conditions for the
matching of the associated measurement instruments which are verified appropriately
3.1.17
precision
closeness of agreement between indication obtained by replicate measurements on the same or similar
objects under specified conditions
3.1.18
rated operating conditions
values for the measurement and influence quantities making up the normal working conditions of an
instrument
3.1.19
reference conditions
set of reference values or reference ranges of influence factors prescribed for testing the performances of a
measuring system or a device or for inter comparisons of the results of measurements
3.1.20
repeatability condition of measurement
repeatability condition
condition of measurement in a set of conditions that includes the same measurement procedure, same
operators, same measuring system, same operating conditions and same location, and replicated
measurement on the same or similar objects over a short period of time
3.1.21
repeatability error
difference between the largest and the smallest results of successive measurements of the same quantity
carried out under the same conditions
3.1.22
representative calorific value
individual calorific value or a combination of calorific values that is considered to be, according to the
constitution of the measuring system, the most appropriate calorific value to be associated with the metered
quantity in order to calculate the energy
3.1.23
secured communication
communication, physical or non-physical, between elements of a measuring system ensuring that information
transferred from one of these elements to an other one may not be tampered with by the user, by external
influences or by fault of the system
Note 1 to entry: Secured communication is ensured by providing sealing devices and/or checking facilities.
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Note 2 to entry: WELMEC Guide 7.2 provides guidance with application of MID for software-equipped measuring
instruments [7].
3.1.24
signal
message made up of data or information, which can take many forms broadly classed as analogue or digital,
that enables the data or information to be conveyed from one apparatus to another
Note 1 to entry: Examples of signals are shown in Table 2.
Table 2 — Electronic interface descriptions
Measurand Example Transmission between Conversion

representation as: devices
Voltage
Proportional quantity,
analogue signals Analogue-to-digital
Current Analogue
conversion
Analogue value
Frequency
Proportional quantity,
NAMUR-Sensor
digital signals
Digital Counting
Reed-Contact
Pulses
Coded (Binary) HART- Protocol

Coded (e.g. digital) Decoding
Data protocol Modbus - Protocol
3.1.25
superior calorific value
gross calorific value
the amount of heat which would be released by the complete combustion in air of a specified quantity of gas,
in such a way that the pressure at which the reaction takes place remains constant, and all the products of
combustion are returned to the same specified temperature as that of the reactants, all of these products
being in the gaseous state except for water formed by combustion, which is condensed to the liquid state at
this specified temperature
Note 1 to entry: In the following parts of this standard, the term calorific value (CV) is used to mean superior calorific
value. The symbol HS is used for the formulae.
3.1.26
System 1
energy conversion device (ECD) with calorific value determination device (CVDD) locally installed and
considered as being fully part of the ECD
3.1.27
System 2
energy conversion device (ECD) not included in calorific value determination device (CVDD) where the energy
calculation uses ECV fixed or periodically updated with signals representative of the calorific value
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3.1.28
Volume Conversion Device
VCD
device that computes, integrates and indicates the volume increments measured by a gas meter as it were
operating at base conditions, using as inputs the volume at metering conditions and other parameters such as
gas temperature and gas pressure
Note 1 to entry: The conversion device can also compensate for the error curve of a gas meter and associated
measuring transducers.
Note 2 to entry: The deviation from the ideal gas law can be compensated by the compression factor.
[SOURCE: EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010]
3.2 Symbols and subscripts
The symbols and subscripts used in this European Standard are listed below in Table 3.
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Table 3 — Symbols
Symbols Represented quantity Units
3
V volume m
C conversion factor -
Cf correction factor -
3
Q volumetric flow rate m /h
F(Q) correction function -
K, K', K'',K''' coefficients -
p absolute pressure at metering conditions bar or MPa
T absolute temperature at metering conditions K
Z compression factor of the gas at metering conditions -
Unom nominal supply voltage V
fnom nominal supply frequency Hz
e error on the overall energy determination %
eC error on the energy calculator %
eCV error on the calorific value determination device %
ev error on the volume conversion device %
E energy MJ , TJ or kWh
∆E incremented energy MJ , TJ or kWh
3 3
Hs superior calorific value MJ/kg, MJ/m , kWh/kg or kWh/m
Subscripts
m metering conditions
c Corrected
am Ambient
b base conditions
CT conventional true value
min Minimum
max Maximum
t time interval
3.3 Classification
3.3.1 Mechanical classes
M1: this class applies to instruments used in locations with vibration and shocks of low significance, e.g. for
instruments fastened to light supporting structures subject to negligible vibrations and shocks transmitted from
local blasting or pile-driving activities, slamming doors, etc.
M2: this class applies to instruments used in locations with significant or high levels of vibration and shock,
e.g. transmitted from machines and passing vehicles in the vicinity or adjacent to heavy machines, conveyor
belts, etc.
3.3.2 Electromagnetic Environmental classes
E1: this class applies to instruments used in locations with electromagnetic disturbances corresponding to
those likely to be found in residential, commercial and light industrial buildings.
E2: this class applies to instruments used in locations with electromagnetic disturbances corresponding to
those likely to be found in other industrial buildings.
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4 Principles of energy determination

Energy determination can be characterised in numerous ways. The most simple way is where the totalised,
unconverted, volume passed by a gas meter is multiplied by a constant value of CV; the most complex is
where the volume passed by a gas meter is converted to base conditions and a live output from a CVDD is
continually inputted into the energy calculator. Shown below is a list of formulae for all combinations of energy
calculator associated with CVDDs and VCDs.
The CV calculation shall be carried out according to ISO 6976. The standard base conditions of temperature,
pressure and humidity (state of saturation) to be used for measurements and calculations carried out on
natural gases, natural-gas substitutes and similar fluids in the gaseous state shall be in accordance to EN ISO
13443.
The calorific value will normally be determined on a volumetric basis by measurements performed by CVDD. It
can be also determined however by reconstruction systems. In all cases, the energy is calculated from the
product of a representative calorific value and a volume at the same base conditions.
The totalised energy Et is calculated after the time interval t by the following formula:
Et = Et-1 + ∆Et (1)
Et-1 is the totalised energy before the time interval, t.
Generally, the determination of the incremented energy, ∆Et, calculated as ∆Et = (HS.Vb)t , can be
characterised following one of five approaches:
a) by summation of unconverted volume:
k
∆Et = K (H S )t ∑ Vm i
i =1
(2)
Tb [P ] Z b
where K= (3)
[T ] Pb [Z ]
K is a constant, representative of the conversion factor to convert sum of volumetric
increments Vmi at metering conditions to volumetric increments at base conditions;.
[T], [P], [Z] are constants, representative of the (varying) parameters T, P and Z;
Tb, Pb, Zb are constants; index “b” means “at base conditions”;
(Hs)t - HS is a constant, representative or the most updated value of the gas CV for the summation
period “t”;
Vmi : volume increments at metering conditions for each “i” from i= 1 to i= k (adequate to each
gas meter impulse).
During the summation time period, “t” the “k” volume increments Vmi are added together.
b) by application of volume summation at metering conditions and “T conversion”:
H  k
∆Et = K'  S 
 T t
∑V
i =1
mi (4)
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where K' = Tb
[P] Z b (5)
Pb [Z ]
T: representative value of the measured temperature over the summation period “t”;
Remaining symbols: as above.
c) by application of volume summation at metering conditions and “PT conversion”:
 P× HS  k
∆Et = K'' 
 T t
 ∑V
i =1
mi (6)
where
Tb Z b
K'' = (7)
Pb [Z ]
P: representative value of measured pressure over the summation period “t”;
d) by application of volume summation at metering conditions and “PTZ conversion”:
 P× HS  k
∆Et = K ′′′  
 T × Z t
∑V
i =1
mi (8)
Tb
where K ′′′ = Zb (9)
Pb
Z: representative value of compressibility factor over the summation period “t”;
e) by application of volume summation at metering conditions and P T Z conversion including

determination of compressibility factor at base conditions Zb for currant gas composition:
 P × H S × Zb  k
∆Et = K'''' 
 T ×Z

t
∑V
i =1
mi (10)
Tb
where K'''' = (11)
Pb
Zb : representative value of compressibility factor at base conditions over the

summation period “t”;
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5 Rated operating conditions
5.1 General
The rated operating conditions for VCD shall comply with Clause 5 of EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010. The
following requirements apply to the other components of the ECD.
5.2 Specified field of measurement
5.2.1 General
The field of measurement of the complete instrument shall be specified by the manufacturer.
5.2.2 Specified measurement range for gas pressure
The manufacturer shall indicate the maximum operating pressure.
5.2.3 Specified measurement range for gas temperature
The manufacturer shall specify the gas temperature range.
5.2.4 Gas characteristics
The manufacturer shall specify the characteristics (limits of chemical composition) of the gas to be measured.
If the CVDD is a gas chromatograph, it shall be capable of measuring at least the components given in 6.8.
5.2.5 Base conditions
The manufacturer shall specify the base conditions or range of base conditions for converted quantities.
The base conditions used for the calorific value and converted quantities shall conform to the various
possibilities given in EN ISO 13443.
5.3 Environmental conditions
5.3.1 Ambient temperature range
The manufacturer shall specify the ambient temperature range of the ECD with a minimum temperature range
of 50 °C for the climatic environment, and the minimum temperature limit being either -40 °C, -25 °C, -10 °C or
5 °C, and the maximum temperature limit being either 30 °C, 40 °C, 55 °C or 70 °C.
5.3.2 Humidity range
The instrument shall operate in a relative humidity range of 10 % to 93 %. The manufacturer shall indicate
whether the instrument is designed for condensing or non-condensing humidity as well as the intended
location for the instrument. If designed for non-condensing humidity, the device shall meet the requirements of
Test H.3. If designed for condensing humidity, the device shall meet the requirements of Test H.4.
5.3.3 Mechanical environment
The manufacturer shall specify the mechanical class for which the device is intended (M1 or M2; see 3.3.1).
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5.3.4 Electromagnetic environment
The device shall be able to operate under electromagnetic environmental class E2 (see 3.3.2).
5.4 Power supply
The manufacturer shall specify the nominal value of the AC supply and/or the limits of DC supply.
6 Construction requirements
6.1 General
The construction requirements for VCD shall comply with Clause 6 of EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010. The
construction requirements for other components of the ECD shall be as follows.
6.2 General (including software)
6.2.1 All the constituent elements of an ECD shall be constructed of materials having appropriate quality to
resist the various forms of degradation which may occur under rated operating conditions as specified by the
manufacturer. An ECD shall, in all circumstances, withstand the influence factors and disturbances defined in
8.5 and 8.6.
6.2.2 All the constituent elements of an ECD shall be designed in such a way that it does not degrade the
accuracy of the measurement of the gas meter with which it is associated.
6.2.3 The ECD shall be constructed in such a way that any intervention, liable to influence the accuracy of
measurement, shall cause permanently visible damage to the ECD or its protective seals, or set an alarm
which shall be memorised in the event register. The seals shall be visibly fixed, and easily accessible.
Electronic seals shall comply with the following requirements:
 Access shall only be obtained by using a password or a code that can be updated or by using a specific
device;
 The last intervention, at least, shall be registered in the memory, including date and time of intervention
and a specific element to identify the intervention;
 It shall be possible to have access, at least, to the last intervention.
For VCD, where the given inputs may be dismantled or replaced, all connections and interfaces between the
calculator and transducers or meter should be protected by separate seals to avoid the breaking of the main
metrological seal (or verification mark) in case of component replacement. Access to parameters which take
part in the determination of the measured results shall not be possible through the disconnected points,
except if the conditions given in this paragraph are fulfilled.
The CVDD shall be sealed to prevent the parameters used for determining the calorific value from being
altered when these parameters are not managed according to documented provisions or quality assurance
system providing traceability of modifications.
6.2.4 For VCD/EC, the conversion factor shall be recalculated at intervals not exceeding 1 min for a
temperature conversion device and not exceeding 30 s for the other types of gas-volume conversion devices.
However, when no volume signal has been received from the gas meter for
 over 1 min for a temperature conversion device or
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 over 30 s for other types,
recalculation is not required until the next volume signal is received.
6.2.5 Any interfaces and connections fitted within the ECD allowing the connection of complementary
devices shall not corrupt the metrological behaviour of the ECD.
6.2.6 The interconnections and any interfaces between the calculator and the transducers are integral parts
of the ECD.
For an ECD being composed of an assembly of separate associated devices, these connections should be
protected by separate seals, to avoid breakage of the main metrological seal (or verification mark) in the case
of replacement of a component.
The manufacturer shall specify the length and characteristics of the interconnections and of any interfaces
where these may affect the accuracy of measurement of the ECD.
6.2.7 A data transmission interface of associated devices shall fulfil the following conditions:
 interfacing interoperability on hardware and software (e.g. voltage levels, baud rate, connectors, radio
frequencies, protocol drivers, etc);
 integrity of data against unintentional changes.
In addition, it shall be assured, that:
 all measurement/physical data shall be transferred in a resolution which satisfies the calculation accuracy
to meet the MPEs;
 timing of data updates shall be compatible with behaviour of the device tested.
In case of data transmission errors, communicating devices receiving data shall act according to 6.7.1.
The manufacturer of the device shall provide all information needed to develop the communication software
and hardware for the associated partner device or a simulating apparatus used for testing (see 8.7)
NOTE More detailed requirements for data transmission to and from systems fall outside the scope of this European
Standard. The associated data communication conformity test is not part of this type of test procedure.
The following overall criteria for secure transmission,
 authentication,
 authorisation, and
 integrity,
are attributes of data transmission and depend on security policy for a system and its implementation.
Data transmission techniques should be based on international standards, where organisations and notified
bodies can provide conformity test procedures and certifications.
6.2.8 Equipment designed for use in hazardous areas shall meet the electrical requirements specified in the
appropriate standards (i.e. EN 60079, all parts).
6.2.9 All the constituent elements of an ECD shall be constructed in such a way that the compatibility of
electromagnetic disturbances conforms to the requirements specified in EN 55011.
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6.2.10 Casings shall meet the requirements concerning the security of the equipment as specified in
EN 60950-1.
6.2.11 The ECD shall be manufactured of dimensionally stable materials. All parts which come into contact
with the gas to be measured additionally shall be:
 resistant to, or permanently protected against any direct or indirect corrosion caused by the gas
components or their compounds;
 protected from ingress of dirt or particles transported by the gas stream.
6.3 Casings (and sealing)
The casings of all the constituent elements of an ECD shall have an ingress protection index (IP), specified in
EN 60529, complying with the installation conditions specified by the manufacturer.
Any part of the ECD designed for outdoor use and not intended to be installed in a weatherproof housing shall
be at least in accordance with the severity level IP 65, as specified in EN 60529.
6.4 Indications
6.4.1 General
6.4.1.1 The energy calculator shall be fitted with an indicating device that indicates:
 incremented energy;
 current calorific value (on different time basis);
 incremented volume at base conditions Vb;
 incremented volume at measurement conditions Vm, if applicable;
 incremented corrected volume Vc, if applicable;
 alarms indications as defined in 6.7.
6.4.1.2 Additionally, the following information shall be indicated by one of the methods described in
6.4.1.3:
a) conversion factor C, if applicable;
b) compression factor Z, if applicable;
c) parameter values measured by the transducers (e.g. pressure p in bar, temperature t in °C);
d) correction factor Cf, if applicable;
e) correction function F(Q), if applicable;
f) alarm(s) indication(s) additional to those defined in 6.7, if applicable;
g) entered data which affect the metrological result;
h) gas properties used in Z computation, if applicable;
i) reference to the method by which the compression factor is calculated or the constant, if applicable;
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j) serial number of the transducers, as appropriate;
k) upper and the lower limits of the specified measuring range of the temperature transducer in K or °C and
the gauge or absolute pressure, in bar, of the pressure transducer, as appropriate;
l) value of one volumetric pulse at metering conditions if applicable in the form:

) 3 3
1) 1 imp = … m (or dm ); or
3 3 )
2) 1 m (or dm ) = … imp.
m) parameters for gas meter error correction curve, if applicable;
n) indication of the end of life of the battery, if applicable;
o) software version.
It shall also be possible, at the time of the control operations described in Annex A, to display the values of the
conversion factor and of the various quantities measured or calculated.
6.4.1.3 The information shown in 6.4.1.2 shall be indicated either
 on the indicating device of the gas ECD, or
 on a permanently attached information plate with indelible markings, or
 on an externally attached indicating device, or
 on a combination of the above.
6.4.1.4 The incremented energy shall be preferentially displayed.
6.4.1.5 The method by which the quantities described in 6.4.1.2 can be displayed on the indicating device
of the gas ECD shall take one of the following forms:
1) By means of direct operator input (e.g. the depression of push buttons, whereby each quantity may be
selected by sequential operator inputs or combination of operator inputs. Each operator shall select the
current value of the quantity. If after a maximum period of 255 s there has been no operator input, the
display shall revert to showing the incremented energy, or to visualising E by a simple operation (e.g. the
depression of a push button).
2) By means of automatic and sequential scrolling through the quantities that may be continuous, or initiated
by an operator input. In this case, the display shall show each parameter for 5 s and the incremented
energy shall be shown after the completion of the calculation or every 15 s.
6.4.1.6 The identification and the unit of each quantity or parameter that can be indicated shall be clearly
shown next to or upon the display unit of the calculator.
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EXAMPLE Calorific value, Hs, kWh/ m .
n
6.4.1.7 The scale interval of the display of the incremented energy shall be of the form 10 units of
energy. The value of the scale interval shall be clearly stated in the vicinity where the volume at base
conditions is displayed.
6.4.1.8 The indicating device shall have at least eight significant digits.
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6.4.2 Electronic indicating device
6.4.2.1 The device indicating the energy shall be provided with means for checking to ensure that the
display is operating correctly.
6.4.2.2 The minimum height of the numerals for the display of energy shall be 4 mm and the minimum
width shall be 2,4 mm.
6.4.2.3 It shall be possible to read the index clearly and correctly, within an angle of 15° from normal to
the window.
6.4.2.4 When all the digits of the indicating device are not used for the indication of the energy, every
unused digit to the left of the significant digit shall indicate zero.
6.4.3 CVDD indications
6.4.3.1 If the CVDD is provided with an indicator, it shall indicate at least the measured calorific value of
the sampling gas.
This indicator is not intended to be used for metrological purposes. As such, it shall bear a legend clearly
visible to the user, to indicate that it is not controlled when it gives a measurement result visible to the user.
6.4.3.2 The identification and the unit of each value or parameter that can be indicated shall be clearly
displayed next to or upon the display of the measured value.
n
6.4.3.3 The scale interval of the calorific value shall be of the form 10 units of calorific value (where n is
a whole number, positive or negative). The value of the scale interval shall be clearly stated close to the main
value display.
6.5 Inputs and outputs for energy determination
6.5.1 General
The calculator of the ECD receives signals or information from the flow measuring device(s) and possibly from
the associated measuring instruments (transducers, VCD, CVDD) transforms them, and, if appropriate, stores
in memory the results until they are used. In addition, the calculator might be capable of transmitting and
receiving data from peripheral equipment.
The manufacturer shall provide details of the various input and output parameters for each interface used in
the ECD.
6.5.2 Meter outputs
The inputs of the calculator shall be able to process a signal from the associated gas meter. The inputs shall
be in accordance with 6.4 of EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010, if applicable.
6.5.3 Other inputs or outputs
The calculator may be equipped with (but is not limited to) the following inputs or outputs:
 serial data interface;
EXAMPLE RS-232, RS-485, Field bus or equivalent.,
 frequency;
 an analogue (4-20mA) for measurements at line conditions.
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6.6 Battery powered ECD
6.6.1 All the constituent elements of the ECD powered by a replaceable battery (or batteries) shall work for
a minimum of five years without replacing the battery (batteries) under the following conditions:
 maximum frequency of pulse inputs;
 Tam,min;
 pmax and Tmin.
The manufacturer shall indicate the estimated life time of the battery in the above conditions.
The manufacturer shall specify the type of the battery and whether the battery can be changed in a hazardous
area and if so, under which conditions.
NOTE These conditions do not take into account the consumption from any output ports.
The battery compartment should make provisions to prevent unauthorised access. Batteries shall be replaced
only after the breaking of a seal different from the metrological seal.
6.6.2 An indication shall be provided when 10 % or less of the life or estimated life of the battery is
remaining.
When the estimated life is calculated, the calculation shall be done taking into account the actual operating
conditions specified by the manufacturer of the ECD.
6.6.3 A battery exchange (if the battery is replaceable) shall be possible without breaking any metrological
seals of the ECD.
During the battery exchange, the following information shall be retained:
 energy;
 volume at base conditions;
 calorific value;
 volume at metering conditions, if applicable;
 corrected volume if applicable;
 alarms’ indications;
 entered data which affect the metrological results.
The battery specified by the manufacturer shall be used.
6.7 Security devices and alarms
6.7.1 The devices shall be capable of detecting:
 if any of the measured or calculated values is outside the specified measurement ranges;
 if the instrument operates outside the limits of validity of the computing algorithm;
 if any of the electrical signals are outside the range of the input(s) of the calculator;
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 an expiring battery;
 an alarm generated and transmitted by an associated measuring instrument or, if relevant, the failure of
an associated measuring instrument or the failure of data transmission.
With the exception of an expiring battery, as long as such a defective operation is detected by the ECD, any
further increase of the energy shall not be permitted. The recording of volume at metering conditions and, if
applicable, the corrected volume shall continue to operate.
The resetting of the cleared alarm shall be possible only if the cause of the alarm has been eliminated. The
reset device shall be capable of being sealed.
6.7.2 If the calculator is capable of estimating the amount of energy passed through the installation during
the duration of the faulty condition(s), provision shall be taken to prevent the confusion between estimated
values and calculated values.
Substitute values shall be memorised/indicated separately.
EXAMPLE Stored in a different memory from the one specified in 6.7.3.
6.7.3 The information specified in 6.6.3 shall be memorised for at least the last clock hour and retained
during an interruption, of whatever kind; computation shall resume with the values retained at the moment of
an interruption. The memory shall be able to retain all the specified data for up to six months.
After an interruption or a failure and the restoration of values retained at the moment of interruption or failure,
the ECD shall be capable of restarting automatically.
6.7.4 The parameters used in the processing of the measurements, or intended to identify the constituent
parts of the ECD, shall be incapable of being changed except by a person authorised to make such changes.
Those parameters shall be verifiable. Any change of the parameters shall either
 entail the breaking of the ECD's seals, or
 be recorded by the ECD, together with an identifier specific to the person making the change and the date
of the change.
6.8 Specific provisions applicable to gas chromatographs
If the CVDD is a gas chromatograph (definition to be taken from EN ISO 6974-1), it shall be capable of
providing CV and the molar fractions of at least the following components:
 nitrogen,
 carbon dioxide,
 methane ,
 ethane,
 propane,
 iso-butane,
 n-butane,
 n-pentane,
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 iso-pentane,
 neo-pentane,
 hexanes and heavier.
If the manufacturer claims for more components, calibration gases shall be chosen accordingly. The
measuring range shall be specified by the manufacturer.
7 Installation requirements
7.1 General
The components of the ECD shall be installed and connected in a manner appropriate to the conditions
necessary for their correct use.
The VCD shall be installed as specified in EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010 and flow computers as specified in
prEN 12405-3. The ECD shall only be used in climatic conditions that are in accordance with the specified
environmental classes.
The installation in hazardous or potentially hazardous areas shall be done in conformity with appropriate parts
of EN 60079 and national regulations.
7.2 CVDD
7.2.1 General
The installation requirements of the CVDD shall be as specified in the manufacturer's documentation (see
Clause 11).
The installation and the presence of the CVDD shall not affect the physical process of volume measurement
by the gas meter and other associate devices.
7.2.2 Specific provisions applicable to calorimeters
7.2.2.1 Influence of the atmospheric pressure
The calorimeter shall be designed and manufactured so that it continues to operate as designed and so that
its errors do not exceed the maximum permissible errors when it is subject to variations of the atmospheric
pressure.
The corresponding rated operating conditions are to be specified by the manufacturer.
7.2.2.2 Installation effects
The manufacturer shall provide any necessary information on the capability of the calorimeter to be subject to
ambient air movements (draughts). The pattern approval certificate shall state any appropriate information.
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8 Metrological requirements
8.1 Reference conditions
a) The reference conditions are the following: ambient temperature: (20 ± 5) °C and the actual temperature
shall not change by more than ± 1 °C during a test;
b) Ambient relative humidity: (60 ± 15) % and this relative humidity shall not change by more than 10%
during a test;
c) AC mains powered equipment:
1) supply voltage nominal values;
2) supply frequency nominal values.
d) DC mains powered equipment:
1) supply voltage nominal values.
e) Battery powered equipment:
1) supply voltage nominal values.
These reference conditions are used for the tests described in appropriate annexes.
8.2 Rated operating conditions
8.2.1 General
The rated operating conditions shall comply with Clause 5 with the additional of the following requirements.
8.2.2 Influence of gas supply
The manufacturer of the CVDD shall declare the reference conditions and the rated operating conditions for:
 supply gas(es) pressure range,
 supply gas(es) flowrates.
8.3 MPEs
8.3.1 General
The maximum permissible relative errors (MPEs), positive or negative, for the various functions of ECD are
specified in the tables below. These tables are available for ECD system 1 or system 2. (For system 2 the
CVDD function is not applicable.)
These MPEs are applicable at type approval and at initial verification.
The MPE values specified in the Table 5 are mandatory for type approval verification performed in such a way
that the device is subjected to only one influence factor at its extreme value, while the other influencing factors
are kept at their values of reference conditions.
ECDs are classified into three accuracy classes, A, B and C, according to OIML R140 [1].
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NOTE 1 The error of the meter is not taken into account.
NOTE 2 The uncertainty of the CV calculation according to EN ISO 6976 is not taken into account.
Table 4 — Maximum permissible errors in reference conditions

Instruments or functions Result ECD ECD ECD
Class A Class B Class C
ECD Overall value E ± 0,8% ± 1,5% ± 1,7%
Energy calculator Ec ± 0,05% ± 0,05% ± 0,05%
VCD according to EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010 and prEN 12405-3 Vb ± 0,3% ± 0,5% ± 0,7%
CVDD HS ± 0,5% ± 1,0% ± 1,0%
Table 5 — Maximum permissible errors in rated operating conditions

Instruments or functions Result ECD ECD ECD
Class A Class B Class C
ECD Overall value E ± 1,0% ± 2,0% ± 2,5%
Energy calculator Ec ± 0,05% ± 0,05% ± 0,05%
VCD according to EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010 and prEN 12405-3 Vb ± 0,5% ± 1,0% ± 1,5%
CVDD HS ± 0,5% ± 1,0% ±1,0%
8.3.2 Error of energy calculation
Converting in energy results is obtained from the multiplication of the converted volume Vb by the
representative calorific value HS.
The error e on the energy calculation carried out by the calculator is defined by the following formula:
EC − ECT
ec = x 100 (12)
ECT
where
Ec = Vb x HS
ECT = Vb CT x HS CT
The errors on volume conversion factor and calorific value are defined by the following formulae:
C − C CT
eV = x 100 (for type 1; see EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010 for type 2) (13)
C CT
H S − H SCT
eCV = x 100
H SCT
(14)
The allowed combined error is given by:
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|e| = |eV| + |eCV| +|eC| ≤ |MPE| (15)
NOTE The values of MPE for ECD have been fixed, taking into account very low probability of occurrence of the case
when all three errors |eV| , |eCV| and |eC| at the same time reach values of MPEV, MPECV and MPEC adequately.
The specific errors of VCD are described in EN12405-1:2005+A2:2010.
In order to determine the errors on CV, the conventional true value HS CT shall be calculated according to ISO
6976.
The errors shall be calculated either before, during or after the tests and compared to the MPE in reference or
rated operated conditions as described in the appropriate annex.
8.4 Conditions for matching associated measurement instruments (modular approach)
The matching of the associated instruments of an ECD shall comply with the following requirements:
a) each of all the instruments shall be approved and verified separately;
b) the complete assembly shall be subjected to an examination concerning:
1) the configuration;
2) the data and signals transmission;
3) the maximum error of the ECD, which shall be within the MPE of the overall value according to Table
4 and 5 and 8.3.2.
c) the associated instruments shall be installed and connected according to the type approval certificate and
the manufacturer's instructions;
d) if an associated measuring instrument is capable of generating and transmitting an alarm to the energy
calculator, the energy calculator shall handle this as an alarm (see subclause 6.7).
8.5 Influence factor tests
The following tests shall be carried out on each individual instrument for type testing:
 Ambient temperature (dry heat and cold): test defined in H.2;
 Damp heat, steady state: test defined in H.3;
 Cyclic damp heat: test defined in H.4;
 Electrical power variations: test defined in H.5;
 Random vibrations: test defined in H.13;
 Durability: test defined in H.15.
The relevant requirements are given in appropriate annexes.
8.6 Disturbance tests
The following tests shall be carried out on each individual instrument for type testing:
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 Short time AC power reductions: test defined in H.6;
 Electrical bursts: test defined in H.7;
 Electromagnetic susceptibility: test defined in H.8;
 Electrostatic discharges: test defined in H.9;
 Short time DC power variations: test defined in H.10;
 Surges on supply lines and/or signal lines: test defined in H.11;
 Power frequency magnetic field: test defined in H.12;
 Shocks: test defined in H.14.
The relevant requirements are given in appropriate annexes.
8.7 Verification of data transmission interfaces
If separate associated measuring instruments are type tested, it is required for the verification of the data
transmission interface to provide a transmission partner called “simulating apparatus”.
The manufacturer shall supply all information needed to develop the simulating apparatus software including
the information concerning the access to input and output data collectors (registers) and to be able to read
values of parameters with high resolution.
Other equivalent means for presentation of the collectors’ data are also acceptable, provided the presentation
of all parameters from them is guaranteed to be at an equivalent, or better resolution.
8.8 CVDD metrological requirements
The remaining metrological requirements for CVDD are described in B.2.6.
9 Tests of conformity
9.1 General
The conformity tests shall be carried out according to the tests procedures presented in Table 6.
The test procedures describe:
 data transmission interface tests,
 alarms operation,
 accuracy tests under reference conditions,
 performance tests under environmental influences (i.e. influence and disturbance tests as described in
8.5 and 8.6),
 metrological performance tests for CVDD.
If appropriate, it is recommended to carry out the influence factors, disturbances and accuracy tests on the
complete ECD at the same time (global approach).
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Type approval of each configuration of the ECD comprises the check of its constituent parts. The
requirements applicable to each instrument or function shall be satisfied and, in cases of modular approach,
that the constituent associated measuring instrument are compatible with each other.
Tests for each configuration of devices shall be performed according to the test procedures presented in
Table 6 below.
Table 6 — Test procedures for ECD configurations.

Configuration Objects of the separate verification Annex
Type approval of the EC A
Type approval of the CVDD B
VCD+EC+CVDD Type approval of the VCD C
Compatibility test of the VCD+EC+CVDD D
Type approval of the VCD/EC E
VCD/EC+CVDD Type approval of the CVDD B
Compatibility test of the VCD/EC+CVDD D
Type approval of the VCD C
VCD+EC/CVDD Type approval of a EC/CVDD F
Compatibility test of the VCD + EC/CVDD D
Type approval of the VCD C
VCD+EC Type approval of the EC A

(system 2)
Compatibility test of the VCD+EC set – signal of CV to EC from D
supervisory system
Type approval of the VCD/EC/CVDD G
VCD/EC/CVDD
VCD/EC Type approval of the VCD/EC module – signal of CV to VCD/EC from E

(system 2) supervisory system
NOTE X/Y: devices X and Y mechanically integrated, able to perform their functions separately. X+Y: devices
X and Y exchanging signals between them, verified separately.
9.2 Verification of construction requirements

Construction requirements as stated in Clause 6 shall be verified on one sample in accordance with the
specifications given in appropriate annexes.
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9.3 Verification of performance requirements

9.3.1 General
For each performance test, typical test conditions are indicated: they correspond to the climatic and
mechanical environment conditions to which measuring systems are usually exposed. Measuring instruments
are divided into two classes according to climatic and mechanical environmental conditions:
 Class I for fixed instruments installed in a building,
 Class O for fixed instruments installed outdoors (field-mounted).
However, the applicant for type approval may indicate specific environmental conditions in the documentation
supplied to the conformity assessment body, based on the intended use of the instrument. In this case, the
conformity assessment body carries out performance tests at severity levels corresponding to these
environmental conditions. If type approval is granted, the data plate shall indicate the corresponding limits of
use.
Manufacturers shall inform potential users of the conditions of use for which the instrument is approved. The
conformity assessment body shall verify that the conditions of use are met.
9.3.2 Test conditions
The instrument shall meet the requirements and severity level specified in appropriate annexes.
The tests shall be performed using reference instruments traceable to national standards. Their uncertainties
shall be determined, including those arising from their use, and shall not exceed one fifth of the maximum
permissible errors.
Measurement results shall include an uncertainty statement which is to be evaluated according to the GUM [4].
The coverage factor of the expanded uncertainties shall be stated explicitly.
9.3.3 Limits of gas composition
If application ranges of parameters like p, T and gas composition (of the gas to be measured) declared by the
ECD manufacturer comply with the limits of compressibility calculation methods specified in EN ISO 12213-2
or EN ISO 12213-3 for the lowest uncertainty, then one of these methods shall be used for calculations of
reference compressibility conventionally true values.
If application ranges of parameters like p, T and gas composition declared by manufacturer fall outside the
limits assigned to lowest uncertainty, then another reliable method (with known uncertainty) can be used. If
such method is not available, a verification shall be performed against laboratory tests based on the gas
density measurements at metering conditions and base conditions.
Conventionally true values of CV shall be calculated according ISO 6976.
9.3.4 Samples of ECD required for testing
If an ECD is composed of separate elements (modular approach) each element shall be tested separately.
For each constituent of the ECD (CVDD, VCD and energy calculator), the specifications regarding test
samples are given in Table 7. The recommended test sequences are given in EN 12405-1:2005+A1:2010 for
VCD or in corresponding annexes (Annex A for EC, Annex B for CVDD, etc.).
For an ECD tested as a package (global approach), the number of samples to be tested shall be as indicated
in Table 7.
Each ECD tested shall satisfy the performance requirements specified in Clause 8.
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Table 7 — ECDs (global approach): test samples and recommended sequence
Clause Tests Sample n° 1 Sample n°2

see appropriate X
Accuracy X
annex
see appropriate
Alarms operation X
annex
see appropriate
Repeatability X
annex
H.2 Ambient temperature X
H.3 Damp heat, steady state X
H.4 Cyclic damp heat X
H.5 Main supply power variation X
H.6 Electrical bursts X
H.7 DC mains voltage variation X
H.8 Electromagnetic susceptibility X

H.9 Electrostatic discharges X
H.10 Short time DC power variations X
H.11 Surges on supply and/or signal lines X
H.12 Power frequency magnetic field X
H.13 Random vibrations X
H.14 Shocks X
H.15 Durability X
10 Marking
10.1 General
Each ECD shall be marked with the following information in legible characters which are permanently visible,
meeting the requirements of Annex A of EN 60730-1:2011.
10.2 Marking of energy calculator (or ECD)
a) the type approval mark and number, if appropriate;
b) the identification mark or name of the manufacturer;
c) the serial number of the instrument and the year of manufacture;
d) the base conditions in the form, if appropriate:
1) T1 = ... K (T1 according to EN ISO 13443)
2) Tb = ... K ;
3) pb = ... bar.
e) the extreme temperatures of the environmental class in the form:
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1) Tam,max = .... °C;
2) Tam,min = .... °C.
f) the hazardous area classification of the gas-VCD, if applicable,
g) an indication of the reference to Part 2 of this standard ("EN 12405-2");
h) the MPE at reference conditions;
i) minimum calorific value;
j) maximum calorific value;
k) climatic and mechanical class.
All of the above shall be achieved by either:
 a plate securely fixed to the calculator using indelible characters, or
 electronically displayed characters on the calculator.
10.3 Marking of CVDD
Each CVDD shall be permanently marked at least with the following information, in legible and visible
characters:
a) the type approval mark and number, if appropriate;
b) the identification mark, trademark or name of the manufacturer;
c) the serial number of the instrument and the year of manufacture;
d) the adjusted specified measurement range (pressure, temperature, if appropriate);
e) the static operating rated pressure;
f) the extreme temperatures of the environmental class in the form:
1) t am,max = .... °C;
2) t am,min = .... °C .
g) minimum calorific value;
h) maximum calorific value;
i) calorific value;
j) specific limits concerning gas composition, if appropriate;
k) the hazardous area classification of the transducer, if applicable;
l) an indication of the reference to this document.
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11 Installation and operating instructions

The device shall be accompanied by information in written form or electronic format in a language acceptable
by the user.
Each device, or associated measuring instrument, shall be delivered with installation, operation and
maintenance manuals which are easily understandable, giving appropriate information on:
 name and address of manufacturer;
 rated operating conditions;
 mechanical and electromagnetic environment classes;
 the upper and lower temperature limit, whether condensation is possible or not;
 whether the device is suitable for use outdoors or not;
 instructions for installation, maintenance, repairs, permissible adjustments;
 the estimated period of time over which the metrological characteristics of the device are maintained;
 instructions for correct operation and any special conditions of use;
 conditions for compatibility with interfaces, sub-assemblies or measuring instruments.
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Annex A
(normative)
Type test of the energy calculator (EC)

A.1 General conditions
A.1.1 General
This annex describes the performance tests for the EC, which exists as a separate device.
The type test of the EC will include operations and calculations based upon signal inputs. Signals will be used
in each representation form to stimulate the equipment under test for performing the individual type test
procedures.
The input signals act therefore as conventional true value, independent from their representation. In case of
signals being of analogue or of digital nature, the reference signal generating apparatus shall be calibrated for
this purpose.
Applying a representation as coded data protocols for the data transmission, the stimulating apparatus and its
connection to the equipment under test should reflect equivalent information quality.
A.1.2 Additional conditions specific for EC
Where a number of identical input channels are available, a minimum of one channel shall be tested. Where
the channels are not identical, a minimum of one example of each channel type shall be tested.
A.1.3 Test procedures
A.1.3.1 Test procedure 1 (APR1)
The accuracy test shall be performed in order to verify the energy calculation according to the formulae
presented in Clause 4.
The accuracy test for Et calculation, shall be performed according to the formulae (1) and (2), for at least five
increasing values of Vb . The accuracy test shall be performed at least two times. In at least one test, the CV
value shall be constant. In at least one other test, the CV value shall be changed once during the transmission
of the V b values.
A.1.3.2 Test procedure 2 (APR 2) – accuracy of the calculation
This is a simplified procedure of the energy calculation Et.
The accuracy test for Et calculation, shall be performed according to the formulae (1) and (2), for at least five
increasing values of Vb. During the test, the CV value shall be constant.
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A.2 EC Performance tests
A.2.1 Data transmission interface tests.
A.2.1.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that the EC conforms to requirements concerning data transmission interfaces
specified in 6.2.7.
A.2.1.2 Reference to documents
See WELMEC guide 7.2 [7].
A.2.1.3 Procedure
The test procedure specified in Annex I shall be applied.
A.2.1.4 Acceptance criteria
The transmission input and output interfaces shall operate as designed.
The values of the parameters transmitted and the values of the same parameters received shall be similar
with precision characteristic for the parameter/data type specified in the transmission protocol (like e.g. long
integer, long real, short real, etc.)..
A.2.2 Alarms operation
A.2.2.1 Objective
The objective is to simulate a situation where the characteristic quantities of the EC in turn goes outside its
specified measurement range and to verify that the alarms operate in accordance with the relevant
specifications of 6.7.
No reference to European or International Standards can be given at the moment.
A.2.2.3 Procedure
The test consists of reaching the set points (limits of the specified measurement ranges) by increasing then
decreasing the chosen parameter, in order to verify the operation of the alarms and the correct resetting of the
calculator back to its normal operation as soon as the value of the chosen parameter comes back in its
declared operating range. It shall be checked that the increment of the counter is stopped as long as one
parameter is in an alarm state and that the increment restarts when the cause of the alarm has been
eliminated.
All alarms shall be completely checked: nature, date, hours of the beginning and end of the alarm.
In alarm conditions, the EC shall operate as designed.
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A.2.3 Accuracy tests under reference conditions
A.2.3.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that the EC conforms to requirements concerning the MPE for reference conditions,
specified in 8.3.
No reference available at the moment.
A.2.3.3 Procedure
The accuracy test procedure is the APR1 as defined in A.1.3.
The EC shall operate as designed.
At each accuracy measurement, the error of calculation shall be within the maximum permissible error given
in 8.3 for reference conditions.
A.2.4 Performance of the EC under the environmental influences and disturbances
The performance test of the EC according APR2 procedure under the environmental influences and
disturbances shall be carried out according to Table A.1.
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Table A.1 — Performance of the EC under environmental influences and disturbances

No Equipment performance Environmental conditions
Influence Severity level Severity level
factor Acceptance Described Class O Class I
or disturbance Criteria in (outdoor) (indoor)
Ambient
1 │ec D│≤ │MPEr.o│ H.2 SL 3, 4 SL 2
temperature
│ec B│≤ │MPEref│
Damp heat,
2 │ec D│≤ │MPEr.o│ H.3 SL2 SL1
steady state
│ec A│≤ │MPEref│
Cyclic damp │ec B│≤ │MPEref│
3 H.4 SL2 SL1
heat │ec A│≤ │MPEref│
Electrical power
4 │ec D│≤ │MPEr.o│ H.5 E2/SL2 E2/SL2
variations
Short time AC │ec B│ ≤ MPEref│
5 power H.6 E2/SL2 E2/SL2
│ec B-ec D│≤│MPEref│
reductions
│ec B│≤ │MPEref│
6 Electrical bursts H.7 E2/SL3 E2/SL3
Electromagnetic │ec B│≤ │MPEref│
7 H.8 E2/SL3 E2/SL3
susceptibility │ec B-ec D│≤│MPEref│
Electrostatic │ec B│≤ │MPEref│
8 H.9 E2/SL3 E2/SL3
discharges │ec B-ec D│≤│MPEref│
Short time DC │ec B│≤ │MPEref│
9 H.10 E2/SL1 E2/SL1
power variations │ec B-ec D│≤│MPEref│
Surges on │ec B│≤ │MPEref│
10 supply and/or H.11 E2/SL3 E2/SL3
signal lines
Power │ec B│≤ │MPEref│
11 frequency H.12 E2/SL5 E2/SL5
magnetic field
Random │ec B│≤│MPEref│
12 H.13 M2/SL1 Not Applicable
vibrations │ec A │≤ │MPEref│
│ec B│≤│MPEref│
13 Shocks H.14 M2/SL1 Not Applicable
│ec A│≤ │MPEref│
According to According to
14 Durability │ec B-ec A│≤ ½ │MPEref│ H.15 specifications of specifications of
H.15 H.15
Legend:
Ͳ ec – EC measured error
Ͳ Indexes “B”,”D” and “A” mean that the error of the measurement shall be calculated adequately
“before”, “during” and “after” the exposure to influence/disturbance
Ͳ MPE - Maximum Permissible Error (specified in 8.3) in reference (ref) or rated operated (r.o.)
conditions
Ͳ M - mechanical class
Ͳ E - electromagnetic environmental class
Ͳ SL - severity level for tests (see OIML D11 [2]and appropriate IEC standards)
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Annex B
(normative)
Type test of the calorific value determination device (CVDD)
B.1 Scope
This annex specifies the performance tests of the calorific value determination device (CVDD).
B.2 Performances tests
B.2.1 Adjustment range
The aim of an adjustment procedure is to bring the calorific value determining device to within its normal
operating range for its intended use and accuracy. If applicable, the manufacturer shall provide the
appropriate procedure to determine the adjustment range. In particular, adjustment procedures shall be
established taking into account the following factors:
 the number of calibration gases to cover the operational range;
 the adjustment interval (i.e. the interval between adjustments will be a function of the stability and the
repeatability of the measuring instrument);
 the duration of the adjustment test and the number of adjustments.
These calibration gases shall be prepared, checked and certified according to ISO 6141, ISO 6142 and ISO
6143.
For chromatographic devices, the calibration gas should contain components listed in 6.8 with exception of the
neo-pentane which can be used optionally.
The adjustment range shall be limited in order to prevent excessive corrections. The corresponding limits shall
be suitable for the intended use. Outside the range, the CVDD shall no longer operate and shall generate a
warning message.
B.2.2 Data transmission interface test
B.2.2.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that the CVDD conforms to requirements concerning data transmission interfaces
specified in 6.2.7.
B.2.2.2 Reference to documents
See WELMEC guide 7.2 [7].
B.2.2.3 Procedure
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B.2.2.4 Acceptance criteria
The transmission input and output interfaces shall operate as designed.
integer, long real, short real, etc.).
B.2.3 Alarms operation
B.2.3.1 Objective
The objective is to simulate a situation where each of the characteristic quantities of the CVDD in turn goes
outside its specified field of measurement (specified measurement range) and to verify that the alarms operate
in accordance with the relevant specifications of this European Standard.
B.2.3.3 Procedure
The test consists of reaching the set points (limits of the specified ranges) by increasing then decreasing the
chosen parameter, in order to verify the operation of the alarms and the correct resetting of the calculator back
to its normal operation as soon as the value of the chosen parameter comes back in its declared operating
range.
B.2.4 Accuracy tests under reference conditions
B.2.4.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that CVDD conforms to requirements concerning MPE specified in Table 4 in 8.3 of
this standard.
No reference available at the moment
B.2.4.3 Procedure
As a general rule, tests shall be carried out using a minimum of six test gases of traceable and certified
calorific value. The range of calorific values of these test gases should be wider than the required operational
range; it would be normal for one test gas calorific value to be slightly lower than the minimum of the
operational range and for one to be slightly higher than the maximum value of the operational range. Other
gases shall be regularly spaced in the measuring range.
For gas chromatographs, the tests as described shall be carried out using at least seven test gases of
traceable and certified composition. The concentration range for each component should be wider than the
required operational ranges; it would be normal for each component to be tested at one concentration slightly
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lower than the specified minimum (except of course where that minimum is zero) and at one concentration
slightly higher than the specified maximum (except where this concentration is 100 %).
However, if the requirement is not fulfilled for the calibration gases having values slightly outside the
operational range, the corresponding tests may be restarted in order to better suit this range.
The CVDD shall operate as designed.
The MPE of the CVDD shall conform to the requirements in 8.3 for reference conditions. However, if this
provision is not fulfilled for the calibration gases having values slightly outside the operational range, the
corresponding tests may be restarted in order to better suit this range.
B.2.5 Performance of the CVDD under the environmental influences and disturbances
B.2.5.1 General
If the CVDD is an assembly of several pieces of equipment, each piece of equipment shall be tested in its
declared environmental conditions according to Table B.1.
B.2.5.2 The CVDD performance test procedure - simplified
Tests are performed using at least one gas whose calorific value or composition differs the most of the one of
the gas(es) used for the adjustment, as far as available.
When submitted to the effect of influence factors and disturbances as provided for in 8.5, 8.6 and in Table B.1,
the equipment shall continue to operate correctly.
For each influence factor and disturbance, the CVDD shall comply with the MPE requirements specified in
Table B.1.
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Table B.1 — Performance tests of the CVDD under the environmental influences and
disturbances according test procedure B.2.5.2
Influence factor Severity level Severity level

Acceptance Described
or disturbance Class O Class I
Criteria in
(outdoor) (indoor)
Ambient
1 │ecv D│≤ │MPEr.o│ H.2 SL 3, 4 SL 2
temperature
│e cv B│≤ │MPEref│
Damp heat, │e cv D│≤ │MPEr.o│
2 H.3 SL2 SL1
steady state
│e cv A│≤ │MPEref│
3 Cyclic damp heat H.4 SL2 SL1
Electrical power
4 │e cv D│≤ │MPEr.o│ H.5 E2/SL2 E2/SL2
variations
Short time AC │e cv B│≤ │MPEref│
5 H.6 E2/SL2 E2/SL2
power reductions │e cv B-e cv D│≤│MPEref│
│e cv B-e cv D│≤│MPEref│
Electromagnetic │e cv B│≤ │MPEref│
7 H.8 E2/SL3 E2/SL3
susceptibility │e cv B-e cv D│≤│MPEref│
Electrostatic │e cv B│≤ │MPEref│
8 H.9 E2/SL3 E2/SL3
discharges │e cv B-e cv D│≤│MPEref│
Short time DC │e cv B│≤ │MPEref│
9 H.10 E2/SL1 E2/SL1
power variations │e cv B-e cv D│≤│MPEref│
Surges on supply │e cv B│≤ │MPEref│
10 H.11 E2/SL3 E2/SL3
and/or signal lines │e cv B-e cv D│≤│MPEref│
Power frequency │e cv B│≤ │MPEref│
11 H.12 E2/SL5 E2/SL5
magnetic field │e cv B-e cv D│≤│MPEref│
Random │e cv B│≤│MPEref│
vibrations │e cv A│≤ │MPEref│
│e cv B│≤│MPEref│
│e cv B-e cv A│≤ ½ According to According to
14 Durability H.15 specifications of specifications of
│MPEref│
H.15 H.15
Legend:
Ͳ eCV – CVDD measured error
“before”, “during” and “after” the exposure to influence/disturbance.
Ͳ MPE - Maximum Permissible Error (specified in 8.3) in reference (ref) or rated operated (r.o.)
conditions
Ͳ M - mechanical class
Ͳ E - electromagnetic environmental class
Ͳ SL - severity level for tests (see OIML D11 [2]and appropriate IEC standards)
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B.2.6 Additional tests of metrological performances of a CVDD.
B.2.6.1 Test conditions
In order to verify that a CVDD fulfils the applicable requirements, it is subject to the following provisions.
Prior to the tests, the CVDD is adjusted according to the manufacturer's procedure.
As far as applicable (see B.2.1), in the course of tests the CVDD is readjusted according to the adjustment
interval and the adjustment procedure specified by the manufacturer. Any adjustment is recorded and shall be
mentioned in the test report.
B.2.6.2 Repeatability
B.2.6.2.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that the CVDD repeatability conforms to the following requirements.
B.2.6.2.2 Procedure
The tests are carried out using gases of constant calorific value, or constant composition as the case may be,
but not necessarily of certified value.
Three gases are used, one close to the lowest calorific value, one close to the highest calorific value and one
approximately at the middle of the range. At least five (and normally not more than ten) measurements are
performed with each gas.
B.2.6.2.3 Acceptance criteria
The repeatability error of the CVDD shall be smaller than, or equal to 1/5 of the magnitude of the MPE.
B.2.6.3 Adjustment interval and drift
B.2.6.3.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that the adjustment interval and drift conform to the following requirements.
B.2.6.3.2 Procedure
The verification of the adjustment interval is made using the same gas at the beginning and the end of the
adjustment interval.
The same gases than those referred for repeatability tests are used.
At the beginning and the end of adjustment interval, the measurement of CV for the same gas shall be
repeated at least five times and the arithmetic mean of these results shall be calculated.
The drift shall be calculated as a difference between the arithmetic mean of the results measured at the
beginning and the end of the adjustment interval.
The drift at the end of the adjustment interval shall be smaller than or equal to half of the magnitude of the
MPE. The adjustment interval and the adjustment procedure shall be specified by the manufacturer.
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For CVDDs fitted with an automatic internal adjustment means, the means shall not be likely to drift and either
the adjustment shall be performed automatically at the end of the adjustment interval or a warning calling for
adjustment shall be generated automatically at the end of the adjustment interval.
B.2.6.4 Influence of the gas composition
B.2.6.4.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that the influence of the gas composition conforms to the following requirements.
B.2.6.4.2 Procedure
The test shall be performed using at least two gases of different compositions having approximately the same
calorific value (within ± 3%). For gas chromatographs three gases shall be used. These gases may be used
for accuracy tests laid down in B.2.4.3 in particular.
Three measurements are performed with each gas. For each gas, the mean value of the three results is
calculated.
The difference between the true value for gas 1 and the true value for gas 2 is calculated.
The difference between the mean value for gas 1 and the mean value for gas 2 is calculated.
The algebraic difference between the two differences shall be lower than the MPE.
Repeat and adapt the procedure if three gases are used.
For gases of different compositions with the same calorific value, the influence of the gas composition on the
calorific value shall be smaller than or equal to two-fifths (2/5) of the magnitude of the MPE.
NOTE For this requirement, it is assumed that calibration gases are, as far as possible, free of systematic
components of uncertainties, for instance using calibration gases from the same manufacturer.
B.2.6.5 Response time
B.2.6.5.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that the influence of CV change due to a rapid change of gas composition (different
CV values) conforms to the following requirements.
B.2.6.5.2 Procedure
The gases used are the two used for tests in B.2.4.3 having the largest different calorific values. One is
supplied at the input of the CVDD for at least three measurements in order to get stabilised results.
The CVDD is then immediately supplied with the other gas in order to perform the number of necessary
measurements.
If there is a chance that the conclusion could be order dependent, the test shall be repeated changing the
order of the gases.
The following provisions are applicable to the CVDD itself and not to the CVDD complemented with the
sampling line.
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For any instantaneous change in calorific value at least equal to 5 MJ/m within the measuring range, the
change in indication after 1h shall be at least 99 % of the effective variation or as specified by the
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B.2.6.6 Influence of gas supply
B.2.6.6.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that CVDD operate correctly when submitted to influences of supply gas pressure
and flow rates within ranges specified by the manufacturer.
B.2.6.6.2 Procedure
The influences of supply gas(es) pressure and flow rates are tested using two of the test gases in B.2.4.3
having the largest different calorific values.
Tests are performed for extreme conditions of supply specified by the manufacturer. When one parameter is
tested, the other ones are at nominal operating conditions.
When submitted to the effect of these influence factors, the equipment shall continue to operate correctly and
the errors shall not exceed the applicable maximum permissible errors.
B.2.6.7 Additional tests for other influences
The manufacturer shall identify and declare other influences. This declaration is checked at pattern approval,
taking into consideration the state of the art. To that purpose, an influence smaller than one fifth of the
magnitude of the MPE is not considered significant.
B.2.6.8 Specific tests for calorimeters
B.2.6.8.1 Influence of atmospheric pressure
B.2.6.8.1.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that the calorimeter operates correctly when exposed to atmospheric pressure
changes.
B.2.6.8.1.2 Procedure
Tests are performed using at least one of those gases whose calorific value or composition differs the most
from one of the gas(es) used for the adjustment, as far as is available.
Tests are performed for the extreme environmental pressure conditions specified by the manufacturer.
B.2.6.8.1.3 Acceptance criteria
When submitted to the effect of this influence factor, the calorimeter shall continue to operate correctly and the
errors shall not exceed the MPE.
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B.2.6.8.2 Installation effects
B.2.6.8.2.1 Objective
Concerning air movements, there is no test to perform if the manufacturer declares that the calorimeter needs
to be installed in ambient conditions without air movements. If the manufacturer specifies other conditions,
tests shall be performed in appropriate conditions.
B.2.6.8.2.2 Procedure
The tests carried out with the gases specified in B.2.3 shall be performed in appropriate conditions.
Corresponding ambient conditions shall be specified by the manufacturer.
B.2.6.8.2.3 Acceptance criteria
When submitted to the effect of these influence factors, the equipment shall continue to operate correctly and
the errors shall not exceed the applicable maximum permissible errors.
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Annex C
(normative)
Type approval tests of volume conversion device (VCD)
C.1 Scope
This Annex specifies the performance tests of the VCD.
C.2 General
The type approval of the VCD shall be performed according to Annex A of EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010 or
prEN 12405-3.
Where applicable, additional approval tests are required for data transmission interfaces connecting the VCD
to the EC and CVDD.
C.3 Verification of data transmission interface
C.3.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that the VCD data transmission interface conforms to requirements specified in 6.2.7
and that information provided by manufacturer on interface software and hardware is sufficient to develop
interface software for a transmission partner(s).
Verification of the interfaces may be done during the VCD tests, performed according to Annex A of EN
12405-1:2005+A2:2010 or prEN 12405-3.
C.3.2 Reference to documents
See WELMEC Guide 7.2 [7].
C.3.3 Procedure
C.3.4 Acceptance criteria
The VCD transmission interface shall operate as designed.
integer, long real, short real, etc.).
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Annex D
(normative)
Compatibility test for the set of VCD + CVDD + EC
D.1 Objective
The objective is to verify the compatibility between VCD, EC and CVDD. The requirements of 8.4 b), c) and d)
shall be fulfilled.
D.2 Procedure
Inputs of the VCD shall be simulated by laboratory calibration standards.
Two test gases, one of CV value being in the CVDD measurement range, and one being outside this range,
shall be used to create normal and abnormal conditions of CV measurements.
At least the following parameters/information shall be verified:
 correct values of the transmitted data and parameters and their units;
 reactions on abnormal (alarm) measurement conditions;
 performance of the interfaces when settable relevant parameters specifying the transmission conditions
(e.g. transmission speed, time parameters, etc ) change their values in the range declared by the EC
manufacturer.
D.3 Acceptance criteria

The VCD shall operate as designed.
The values of transmitted parameters shall be the same as its displayed values, with the precision of the
displayed values.
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Annex E
(normative)
Type approval test of the VCD/EC
E.1 General
The construction of the VCD/EC is very similar to the VCD. The difference is that the VCD/EC software has
the additional ability to calculate the energy of gas measured. Consequently, VCD/ECs have to be additionally
equipped with data transmission interfaces to:
 transmit, at least, current values of CV and other gas quality parameters from the CVDD to the VCD/EC;
 transmit measurement/calculated data to supervisory systems.
Taking this into account, the type approval tests shall be performed according to EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010,
with additional tests for energy calculation and tests of transmission interfaces.
E.2 Test procedures
E.2.1 Accuracy test procedure for energy calculations (EPR1)
The accuracy test for the energy calculation shall be performed according to the formulae presented in
Clause 4.
The accuracy test for Et calculation shall be done according to Formula (1) and Formula (8) for at least five
increasing values of Vb . The accuracy test shall be performed at least two times. In at least one test, the CV
value shall be constant. In at least one other test, the CV value shall be changed once during the transmission
of the Vb values.
Increments of Vb shall be obtained by simulation of gas meter impulses and simulation of parameters
influencing volume conversion factor “C” value (i.e. p, T and gas composition).
CV values shall be simulated by a “CVDD simulating apparatus”.
E.2.2 Simplified accuracy test procedure for energy calculations (EPR2)
The accuracy test for Et calculation, shall be done according to the Formula (1) and Formula (8), for at least
five increments of Vb. The test shall be performed for constant value of CVj (“j” index constant).
Increments of Vb shall be obtained by simulation of gas meter impulses and simulation of parameters
influencing volume conversion factor “C” (i.e. p, T and Z).
The CV value shall be simulated by the “CVDD simulating apparatus” (see 8.7).
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E.3 Performance tests
E.3.1 Data transmission interface tests.
E.3.1.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that the CVDD data transmission interface conforms to requirements specified in
6.2.7 and that the information provided by manufacturer on interface software and hardware is sufficient to
develop interface software for a transmission partner(s).
Tests of the transmission interface shall be performed before the VCD/EC accuracy tests.
E.3.1.2 Reference to documents
E.3.1.3 Procedure
E.3.1.4 Acceptance criteria
The VCD/EC transmission interface(s) shall operate as designed.
integer, long real, short real, etc).
E.3.2 Accuracy tests and environmental influences
E.3.2.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that the VCD/EC conforms to requirements concerning the MPE for volume and
energy in reference conditions and under environmental influences.
E.3.2.2 Reference to documents
Annex A of EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010.
E.3.2.3 Procedures
Type approval test of the VCD/EC shall be performed according to the test procedures specified in Annex A of
EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010, with the following additional requirements.
 During the tests, when the volume at base conditions is verified, it is required to verify the calculation of
energy of gas simultaneously.
 When test procedure PR1 (EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010, A.1.4.1) for PTZ conversion is applied, then the
volume at base conditions Vb is calculated for pressure and temperature values adequate to point eight of
Table A.1. At this particular point, the energy measurement shall be verified according to procedure EPR1
(specified in E.2.1 of this standard). The gas composition used to the CV determination shall be used also
for gas compressibility calculations.
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 When test procedures PR2, or PR3 or PR4 (EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010, A.1.4.2, A.1.4.3, A.1.4.4) are
applied, then the energy of gas shall be verified according to procedure EPR2 (specified in p. E.2.2 of this
standard).
E.3.2.4 Acceptance criteria
The EC shall operate as designed.
Acceptance criteria for volume conversion are specified in Annex A of EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010.
Acceptance criteria for energy calculation are specified in 8.3 of this standard for accuracy tests and in Annex
H for environmental influences.
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(normative)
Type approval test of the EC/CVDD
F.1 General
The EC/CVDD is an integrated device, able to determine CV and to calculate energy from a transmitted
volume in base conditions.
It is acceptable to perform separate tests for the CVDD function and the EC function in the accuracy tests
described in this Annex.
F.2 Performance tests
F.2.1 Data transmission interface tests
F.2.1.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that the EC/CVDD data transmission interface conforms to requirements specified in
6.2.7 and that the information provided by manufacturer on interface software and hardware is sufficient to
develop interface software for a transmission partner(s).
Tests of the transmission interface shall be performed before the accuracy tests.
F.2.1.2 Reference to documents
F.2.1.3 Procedure
F.2.1.4 Acceptance criteria
The EC/CVDD transmission interface(s) shall operate as designed.
integer, long real, short real, etc).
F.2.2 Accuracy tests of the CVDD function in reference conditions
F.2.2.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that CV determination conforms to metrological requirement in 8.3 of this standard.
During this test, the EC function can be dormant.
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F.2.2.2 Tests procedure for the CVDD function
Before the accuracy test, the device shall be adjusted according to B.2.1.
Accuracy tests shall be carried out following B.2.4.
The CVDD function shall operate as designed.
The errors of the CV measurements for test gases shall conform to the requirement of 8.3. However, if this
provision is not fulfilled, for the calibration gases having values slightly outside the operational range, the
F.2.3 Tests of other metrological performances of the CVDD part
Tests of other metrological performances of the CV function shall be performed according to specification
included in Table F.1.
Table F.1 — metrological performance tests for CV function
Performance test According to subclause

1 Repeatability B.2.6.2
2 Adjustment interval and drift B.2.6.3
3 Influence of the gas composition B.2.6.4
4 Response time B.2.6.5
5 Influence of gas supply B.2.6.6
6 Specific provisions for CVDD part, based on B.2.6.7
chromatograph technology
7 Influence of atmospheric pressure B.2.6.8.1
(Applicable for CVDD part based on calorimetric
principle)
8 Installation effects B.2.6.8.2
principle)
F.2.4 Accuracy tests of EC function in reference conditions
F.2.4.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that EC function conforms to metrological requirements in reference conditions.
Tests of the EC function shall be performed after the tests of CVDD function have been successfully
completed.
During the tests, the CVDD function is not subjected to a complete verification, but is only used to supply gas
CV value (or gas composition) to verify the EC function.
No references are available at the moment.
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F.2.4.3 Procedure
The type approval test of the device and its software shall be performed according to the test procedure APR2
specified in Annex A of this standard .
The volume increments coded signals transmitted to the EC/CVDD shall be created by an apparatus
simulating VCD.
The CV value currently measured by the CVDD function part shall be used, if applicable.
The EC/CVDD shall operate as designed.
At each accuracy measurement, the error of energy calculation shall be within the maximum permissible error
given in 8.3 for reference conditions.
F.2.5 The EC/CVDD performance tests under the environmental influences and disturbances
F.2.5.1 General
The objective of the tests is to verify that the EC/CVDD conforms to metrological requirements when the
device is subjected to environmental influences and disturbances. In each test, the EC/CVDD shall be verified
for, at least, CV and E calculations.
F.2.5.2 EC/CVDD performance test procedure - simplified
The tests shall be carried out according to test procedure APR2 described in A.1.3.2 of this standard.
The volume increment values at base conditions are transmitted to EC/CVDD in the form of coded
transmission from the apparatus simulating VCD .These volume values are considered as conventional true
values.
The CV value of the calibration gas shall be within measurement range of the CVDD part. Only one calibration
gas shall be used.
The external test conditions for the EC/CVDD tests shall be carried out according to procedures specified in
Table F.2.
During the tests, errors of CV function and the EC shall be specified in conditions described in Table F.2 and
their values or their appropriate differences shall be compared to appropriate MPE values specified in 8.3.
The values of Hs and ∆E shall be displayed with the precision satisfactory for verification of the energy
calculation.
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F.2.5.3 Performance tests of the EC/CVDD under the environmental influences
The tests conditions and acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with Table F.2.
Table F.2 — Performance of the EC/CVDD according procedure F.2.5.2

Criteria in
(outdoor) (indoor)
Ambient
1 │eD│≤ │MPEr.o│ H.2 SL 3, 4 SL 2
temperature
│eB│≤ │MPEref│
Damp heat,
2 │eD│≤ │MPEr.o│ H.3 SL2 SL1
steady state
│eA│≤ │MPEref│
Electrical power
4 │eD│≤ │MPEr.o│ H.5 E2/SL2 E2/SL2
variations
Short time AC │eB│≤ │MPEref│
5 H.6 E2/SL2 E2/SL2
power reductions │eB-eD│≤│MPEref│
│eB-eD│≤│MPEref│
Electromagnetic │eB│≤ │MPEref│
7 H.8 E2/SL3 E2/SL3
susceptibility │eB-eD│≤│MPEref│
Electrostatic │eB│≤ │MPEref│
8 H.9 E2/SL3 E2/SL3
discharges │eB-eD│≤│MPEref│
Short time DC │eB│≤ │MPEref│
9 H.10 E2/SL1 E2/SL1
power variations │eB-eD│≤│MPEref│
Surges on supply │eb│≤ │MPEref│
10 H.11 E2/SL3 E2/SL3
and/or signal lines │eB-eD│≤│MPEref│
Power frequency │eB│≤ │MPEref│
11 H.12 E2/SL5 E2/SL5
magnetic field │eB-eD│≤│MPEref│
Random │eB│≤│MPEref│
vibrations │eA│≤ │MPEref│
│eB│≤│MPEref│
│eB-eA│≤ ½ According to According to
│MPEref│
H.15 H.15
Legend:
Ͳ measured error e shall be calculated as EC or ECV depending of the measurement
Ͳ MPE: Maximum Permissible Error (specified in 8.3) in reference (ref) or rated operated (r.o.)
conditions
Ͳ M: mechanical class
Ͳ E: electromagnetic environmental class
Ͳ SL:severity level for tests (see OIML D11 and appropriate IEC standards)
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F.2.6 Alarms’ operation
F.2.6.1 Objective
The objective is to simulate a situation where the characteristic quantities of the EC/CVDD go outside their
specified measurement ranges and to verify that the alarms operate in accordance with the relevant
No reference available at the moment.
F.2.6.3 Procedure
The test consists in reaching the set points (limits of the specified measurement ranges) by increasing then
decreasing the chosen parameter. This is done in order to verify the operation of the alarms and the correct
resetting of the calculator back to its normal operation as soon as the value of the chosen parameter comes
back in its declared operating range.
In alarms conditions the ECD shall operate as designed.
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Annex G
(normative)
Type approval test of the VCD/EC/CVDD
G.1 General
The VCD/EC/CVDD is a mechanically integrated device (in one case), able to perform all ECD functions:
determination of CV and volume at base conditions, and calculation of energy.
All tests shall be performed on the complete integrated device. The results of the energy calculation (display
and/or outputs) shall be confirmed to meet the metrological requirements specified in 8.3 of this standard.
The input signal which represents the volume at metering conditions and comes from the meter with which the
device is associated, shall be simulated in accordance with the specifications of 6.4 and Annex A of
EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010.
The device shall be supplied with gas at pressures and flow rates in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
G.2 Performance tests
G.2.1 Accuracy tests of the CVDD function under reference conditions
G.2.1.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that CV determination conforms to the metrological requirement in 8.3 of this
standard.
During this test, the EC and VCD functions shall be dormant.
G.2.1.2 Reference to documents
G.2.1.3 Tests procedure for the CVDD function
Before the accuracy test, the device shall be adjusted according to B.2.1.
Accuracy tests shall be carried out following B.2.4.
G.2.1.4 Acceptance criteria
The CVDD function shall operate as designed.
The errors of the CV measurements for test gases shall conform to the requirement of 8.3. However, if this
provision is not fulfilled, for the calibration gases having values slightly outside the operational range, the
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G.2.2 Tests of other metrological performances of the CVDD function
Tests of other metrological performances of the CV function shall be performed according to the specifications
included in Table G.1.
Table G.1 — metrological performance tests for CVDD function
Performance test According to subclause

1 Repeatability B.2.6.2
2 Adjustment interval and drift B.2.6.3
3 Influence of the gas composition B.2.6.4
4 Response time B.2.6.5
5 Influence of gas supply B.2.6.6
6 Specific provisions for CVDD part, based on B.2.6.7
chromatograph technology
7 Influence of atmospheric pressure B.2.6.8.1
principle)
8 Installation effects B.2.6.8.2
principle)
G.2.3 Accuracy tests of VCD and EC functions under reference conditions
G.2.3.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that the VCD/EC/CVDD conforms to metrological requirements in reference
conditions.
The tests of the VCD and EC functions shall be performed after the tests of CVDD function have been
successfully completed.
During the tests, the CVDD function is not subjected to a complete verification, but is only used to supply gas
CV value (or gas composition) to verify the VCD and EC function, if applicable.
See EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010.
G.2.3.3 Procedure
Accuracy test of the VCD function shall be performed according to Annex A of EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010 or
prEN 12405-3.
The EC function test shall be performed simultaneously with the VCD tests but only when volume at base
conditions is being determined (eg. at point 8 of PR1 procedure specified in A.1.4.1 of EN 12405-
1:2005+A2:2010 for PT and PTZ conversion) and consequently used as an input of Vb to the EC.
The energy test shall be carried out according to the EPR2 procedure, specified in E.2.2 of this standard.
The volume increments at metering conditions shall be simulated by signals created by a gas meter simulating
apparatus and transmitted to the VCD/EC/CVDD.
In energy tests, the CV value determined by the CVDD function shall be applied to provide the gas
composition.
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The VCD/EC/CVDD shall operate as designed.
At each accuracy measurement, the error of energy calculation shall be within the maximum permissible error
given in 8.3 for reference conditions.
G.2.4 The VCD/EC/CVDD performance tests under the environmental influences and
disturbances
G.2.4.1 General
The objective of the tests is to verify that the VCD/EC/CVDD conforms to metrological requirements when the
device is subjected to environmental influences and disturbances. In each test, the VCD/EC/CVDD shall be
verified for, VCD, CV and E calculations.
G.2.4.2 VCD/EC/CVDD performance test procedure - simplified
Accuracy tests of the VCD/EC/CVDD shall be performed according to test procedures specified for VCD in
Annex A of EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010, appropriate for the kind of volume conversion applied by VCD, with
following additional requirements:
 During the tests, when volume at base conditions is verified, it is required to verify additionally the energy
determination. The energy test shall be carried out according to EPR2 procedure, specified in E.2.2 of
this standard. The volume increments at metering conditions shall be simulated by signals created by a
gas meter simulating apparatus and transmitted to the VCD/EC/CVDD.
 In energy tests, the CV value measured by the CVDD for one calibration gas shall be applied.
 The external conditions for the VCD/EC/CVDD tests shall be carried out according to procedures
specified in Table G.2.
G.2.4.3 Performance tests of the VCD/EC/CVDD under the environmental influences
The tests conditions and acceptance criteria shall be in accordance with Table G.2.
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Table G.2 — Performance of the VCD/EC/CVDD according to the procedure G.2.4.2

Criteria in
(outdoor) (indoor)
Ambient │eD│≤ │MPEr.o│
1 H.2 SL 3, 4 SL 2
temperature
Damp heat,
2 │eD│≤ │MPEr.o│ H.3 SL2 SL1
steady state
Electrical power │eD│≤ │MPEr.o│
4 H.5 E2/SL2 E2/SL2
variations
Short time AC │eB│≤ │MPEref│
5 H.6 E2/SL2 E2/SL2
power reductions │eB-eD│≤│MPEref│
│eB-eD│≤│MPEref│
Electromagnetic │eB│≤ │MPEref│
7 H.8 E2/SL3 E2/SL3
susceptibility │eB-eD│≤│MPEref│
Electrostatic │eB│≤ │MPEref│
8 H.9 E2/SL3 E2/SL3
discharges │eB-eD│≤│MPEref│
Short time DC │eB│≤ │MPEref│
9 H.10 E2/SL1 E2/SL1
power variations │eB-eD│≤│MPEref│
Surges on supply │eb│≤ │MPEref│
10 H.11 E2/SL3 E2/SL3
and/or signal lines │eB-eD│≤│MPEref│
Power frequency │eB│≤ │MPEref│
11 H.12 E2/SL5 E2/SL5
magnetic field │eB-eD│≤│MPEref│
Random │eB│≤│MPEref│
vibrations │eA│≤ │MPEref│
│eB│≤│MPEref│
│eB-eA│≤ ½ According to According to
│MPEref│
H.15 H.15
Legend:
Ͳ measured error e shall be calculated on the energy determination
Ͳ MPE: Maximum Permissible Error (specified in 8.3) in reference (ref) or rated operated (r.o.)
conditions
Ͳ M: mechanical class
Ͳ E: electromagnetic environmental class
Ͳ SL: severity level for tests (see OIML D11 and appropriate IEC standards)
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G.2.5 Alarms’ operation
G.2.5.1 Objective
The objective is to simulate a situation where the characteristic quantities of the VCD/EC/CVDD go outside
their specified measurement ranges and to verify that the alarms operate in accordance with the relevant
G.2.5.3 Procedure
The test consists in reaching the set points (limits of the specified measurement ranges) by increasing then
decreasing the chosen parameter. This is done in order to verify the operation of the alarms and the correct
resetting of the calculator back to its normal operation as soon as the value of the chosen parameter comes
back in its declared operating range.
In alarms conditions the ECD shall operate as designed (see 6.7).
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Annex H
(normative)
Environmental influences (test procedures)
H.1 General
This Annex presents objectives, reference documents and procedure of environmental influence tests. The
test procedure is described in the appropriate Annex.
H.2 Effect of ambient temperature
H.2.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that the EUT conforms to specifications of this European Standard under conditions
of ambient temperature (dry heat and cold).
H.2.2 Reference to documents
EN 60068-2-1.
EN 60068-2-2.
EN 60068-3-1.
H.2.3 Procedure
The value of the ambient temperature shall be the upper and the lower values of the environmental class as
defined in 5.3.1 or specified by the manufacturer.
A detailed description of the environmental conditions is provided in those standards specified in H.2.2.
H.2.4 Acceptance criteria
The energy function shall operate as designed.
At each test point and each measurement, the error shall be within the maximum permissible errors specified
in 8.3 in the column "rated operating conditions".
H.3 Effect of damp heat, steady state
H.3.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that the EUT conforms to the specifications of this European Standard under
conditions of high humidity and constant temperature.
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EN 60068-2-78.
EN 60068-3-4.
H.3.3 Procedure
The test consists of an exposure of EUT to a constant temperature equal to the upper temperature of the
environmental class and to a constant relative humidity of 93 % for four days.
The performance of the test shall be so that no condensation of water occurs on the EUT.
The test of the EUT performance shall be performed three times:
 at reference conditions, before the increase of temperature;
 at rated operating conditions, at the end of the upper temperature phase;
 at reference conditions, after the decrease of temperature.
Detailed descriptions of the environmental conditions are provided in those standards specified in H.3.2.
At each test point and each measurement, before, during and after the test, the error shall be within the
maximum permissible errors specified in 8.3 for reference conditions and for rated operating conditions
respectively (see above).
H.4 Cyclic damp heat
H.4.1 Objective
The objective is to verify that the EUT conforms to the specifications of this European Standard under
conditions of cyclic damp heat.
EN 60068-2-30.
EN 60068-3-4.
H.4.3 Procedure
The test consists of an exposure of the EUT to cyclic temperature variation between temperature at reference
conditions and the upper temperature of the environmental class. During the temperature change and the low
temperature phases, the humidity shall be maintained above 95 % and during the upper temperature phases,
the humidity shall be maintained above 93 %.
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During the test, condensation should occur.
The EUT is non-operational when the influence factor is applied.
The tests shall be performed two times:
 at reference conditions, before the cyclic variations;
 at reference conditions, after the cyclic variations.
Detailed description of the testing procedure is provided in those standards specified in H.4.2.
The function shall operate as designed.
At each test point and each measurement, before and after the test, the error shall be within the maximum
permissible errors specified in 8.3 for reference conditions.
H.5 Electrical power variation
H.5.1 Objective
Where applicable, the objective is to verify the compliance with the provisions of this European Standard
under conditions of varying AC mains power supply, varying DC mains power supply or battery supply.
EN 61000-2-1 for AC mains power supply.
EN 60654-2 for DC mains power supply.
H.5.3 Procedure
The test consists of exposure to power variation while the EUT operates.
The test will be performed in reference conditions with exception referring to power supply.
The test is performed at four conditions of the mains supply, according to the methodical arrangement of
Table H.1 (1 to 4).
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Table H.1 — Test conditions for AC power supply

Conditions Frequency Voltage
1 fnom 1,10 Unom
2 fnom 0,85 Unom
3 1,02 fnom Unom
4 0,98 fnom Unom
For battery supply or DC mains power supply, the voltage shall be fixed at the minimum and maximum value
specified by the equipment manufacturer.
Detailed descriptions of the power supply conditions are provided in those standards specified in H.5.2.
At each test point and each measurement, the error shall be within the maximum permissible errors specified
in 8.3 for rated operating conditions.
H.6 Short time AC power reductions
H.6.1 Objective
The objective is to verify the compliance with the provisions of this European Standard under conditions of
short time AC power reductions.
EN 61000-4-11.
EN 61000-6-1.
EN 61000-6-2.
H.6.3 Procedure
Before the application of the disturbance, the error shall be determined.
During the test, the mains voltage shall vary. For each kind of the short time voltage reduction, the errors shall
be determined.
Detailed descriptions of the procedure of the test are provided in standards specified in H.6.2.
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The error determined before the application of the disturbance shall be within the MPE at reference conditions.
The difference between the errors registered before and during the application of the disturbance shall not
exceed the maximum permissible error at reference conditions as given in 8.3.
H.7 Electrical bursts
H.7.1 Objective
electrical burst on mains power supply (AC or DC) and on in/out connections for signals or commands.
EN 61000-4-1.
EN 61000-4-4.
H.7.3 Procedure
During the application of the disturbance, the error shall then be determined.
Detailed descriptions of the application of disturbances on EUT are provided in those standards specified in
H.7.2.
The difference between the errors registered before and during the application of the perturbation shall not
H.8 Electromagnetic susceptibility
H.8.1 Objective
electromagnetic fields.
EN 61000-4-3.
EN 61000-4-6.
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H.8.3 Procedure
Before the application of the disturbance, the error shall be determined in reference conditions.
Detailed descriptions of the electromagnetic disturbances are provided in those standards specified in H.8.2.
H.9 Electrostatic discharges
H.9.1 Objective
electrostatic discharges.
EN 61000-4-2.
H.9.3 Procedure
The test includes the paint penetration method, if appropriate. For direct discharges, the air discharge shall be
used where the contact discharge method cannot be applied.
Before the application of the disturbance, the error shall be determined in reference conditions.
During the application of the disturbance, the error shall be determined again.
Detailed descriptions of the discharge disturbances are provided in the standard specified in H.9.2.
After the test, the function shall operate as designed.
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H.10 Short time DC power variations
H.10.1 Objective
short interruptions on DC mains power, voltage dips and voltage variations.
EN 61000-4-29.
H.10.3 Procedure
During the test, the mains voltage shall vary as defined in the above standard.
Detailed descriptions of the disturbances are provided in the standard specified in H.10.2.
H.11 Surges on supply lines and/or signal lines
H.11.1 Objective
surges on mains power supply (AC or DC) and on in/out connections for signals or commands.
EN 61000-4-5.
H.11.3 Procedure
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H.12 Power frequency magnetic field
H.12.1 Objective
power frequency magnetic field (50Hz or 60Hz).
EN 61000-4-8.
H.12.3 Procedure
During the test, the mains voltage shall vary as defined in the above standard. For each variation, the error
shall be determined.
The difference between the errors registered before and during the application of the disturbance shall not
H.13 Random vibrations
H.13.1 Objective
random vibrations.
EN 60068-2-47.
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EN 60068-2-64.
EN 60068-3-8.
H.13.3 Procedure
The EUT is non-operational when the disturbance is applied.
The accuracy tests shall be performed two times:
 at reference conditions, before the application of the vibrations;
 at reference conditions, after the application of the vibrations.
Detailed descriptions of the disturbances are provided in those standards specified in H.13.2.
H.14 Shocks
H.14.1 Objective
shocks.
EN 60068-2-31.
H.14.3 Procedure
The accuracy tests shall be performed two times:
 at reference conditions, before the application of the shocks;
 at reference conditions, after the application of the shocks.
Detailed descriptions of the shocks applied are provided in the standard specified in H.14.2.
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H.15 Durability
H.15.1 Objective
The objective is to simulate an ageing of the instrument and to verify that the instrument conforms to
specifications of this European Standard over a period of use.
H.15.3 Procedure
The accuracy tests shall be performed at reference conditions, before the application of the environmental
influences.
Then EUT shall be exposed to cyclic variations of ambient temperature between the minimum and the
maximum temperatures of the environmental class.
The variations of ambient temperature are defined as following:
 definition of the cycle: the EUT is exposed to the maximum temperature of the environmental class during
one week, then to the minimum temperature of the environmental class during one week:
 number of cycles: two cycles;
 total test duration: four weeks.
 the variations between the maximum and the minimum ambient temperatures shall be performed by
steps of 10 K /h.
After a stabilisation of 24 h at reference conditions, the accuracy test shall be performed again.
At each test point and each measurement, the absolute value of the difference between the error before the
durability test and the error after the durability test shall not exceed 0,5 of the maximum permissible error at
reference conditions.
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Annex I
(normative)
Testing of the data transmission interface of ECD
I.1 General
This Annex describes the testing of the data transmission interface of an ECD.
I.2 Data transmission interface tests procedure

The test is applicable for the transmission interfaces (applying a representation of coded data protocols), used
for data transmission between separate modules of the ECD.
The transmission tests are performed between a module (one of EC, CVDD or VCD) called as an “Equipment
Under a Test” - EUT and the “simulating apparatus” as a transmission partner.
The following checks shall be carried out:
 Each parameter declared for transmission that has an influence on the energy conversion calculation
shall be subject of verification.
 Transmission precision of the measured parameters shall be verified by a comparison of the transmitted
and received values. If a parameter value influences the transmission accuracy with respect to the
required accuracy limits, then a number of such tests (one test for one value) should depend on the type
of numerical coding used for tested parameter, specified in data transmission protocol. Transmission of
information generating an alarm event in the receiving module shall be verified by comparison of the
information transmitted and received.
 The performance of transmission interface under disturbances interrupting the transmission shall be
verified by at least one test when an interrupting disturbance is applied or an interruption generated by
the simulating apparatus.
 All parameters specifying the communication line performance (e.g. transmission speed, time parameters,
etc.) in ranges declared by the manufacturer shall be verified. Tests should be performed for their
maximum and/or minimum values, where it is substantial.
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Gas meters — Conversion

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 12405-2

Gas meters - Conversion devices - Part 2: Energy conversion

Compteurs à gaz - Dispositifs de conversion - Partie 2 : Gaszähler - Umwerter - Teil 2: Energieumwertung

This European Standard was approved by CEN on 9 June 2012.

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A.1 General conditions .............................................................................................................................. 36

EN 12405 consists of the following parts:

 Part 2: Energy conversion (this European Standard);

 Part 3: Flow computers used as gas meter conversion (in preparation).

Energy conversion systems

Figure 1 shows the various components of ECD system 1.

Figure 1 — Description of ECD system 1

Figure 2 shows the various components of ECD system 2.

Figure 2 — Description of ECD system 2

Modular and global approaches

The testing procedures are given in Clause 9.

Table 1 — Description of systems 1 and 2

VCD/CVDD/EC VCD + CVDD/EC

System 1 VCD/EC + CVDD

System 2 VCD/EC (signal CV) VCD + EC (signal CV)

Key: VCD: volume conversion device

 a calorific value determination device (CVDD).

EN 437, Test gases - Test pressures - Appliance categories.

EN 12405-1:2005+A2:2010, Gas meters — Conversion devices — Part 1: Volume conversion

prEN 12405-3, Gas meters — Conversion devices — Part 3: Flow computers1)

EN 55011, Industrial, scientific and medical equipment —Radio-frequency disturbance characteristics —

EN 60068-2-1, Environmental testing — Part 2-1: Tests — Test A: Cold

EN 60068-2-2, Environmental testing — Part 2-2: Tests — Test B: Dry heat

EN 60079 (all parts), Explosive atmospheres

EN 60529, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)

EN 60950-1, Information technology equipment - Safety - Part 1: General requirements

3 Terms, definitions and symbols

3.1 Terms and definitions

EXAMPLE Ambient temperature.

Note 1 to entry: Examples of signals are shown in Table 2.

Table 2 — Electronic interface descriptions

Measurand Example Transmission between Conversion

Coded (Binary) HART- Protocol

3.2 Symbols and subscripts

3.3.1 Mechanical classes

3.3.2 Electromagnetic Environmental classes

4 Principles of energy determination

Et = Et-1 + ∆Et (1)

Et-1 is the totalised energy before the time interval, t.

a) by summation of unconverted volume:

b) by application of volume summation at metering conditions and “T conversion”:

Remaining symbols: as above.

c) by application of volume summation at metering conditions and “PT conversion”:

P: representative value of measured pressure over the summation period “t”;

Remaining symbols: as above.

d) by application of volume summation at metering conditions and “PTZ conversion”:

Z: representative value of compressibility factor over the summation period “t”;

Remaining symbols: as above.

e) by application of volume summation at metering conditions and P T Z conversion including

Zb : representative value of compressibility factor at base conditions over the

Remaining symbols: as above.

5 Rated operating conditions

5.2 Specified field of measurement

5.2.2 Specified measurement range for gas pressure