Rice Lake Sartorius Midrics 1 and 2 Series - Operating Instructions - Manual (Page 96)

Declarations of Conformity
In 1985, the Council of the European
Community approved a resolution con-
cerning a new approach to the technical
harmonization and standardization of
national regulations. monitoring of
compliance with the directives and
standards concerning the C mark is
governed through the implementation
of the EC Directives adopted by the
respective national laws. In December
1993, the scope of validity for all EC
Directives was extended to the Member
States of the European Union and the
Signatories of the Agreement on the
European Economic Area.
Sartorius complies with the EC Direc-
tives and European Standards in order
to supply its customers with instru-
ments which feature the latest technol-
ogy, and which will provide many years
of trouble-free service.
The C mark may only be affixed to
weighing instruments and associated
equipment if compliance with the fol-
lowing Directives has been established:
89/336/EEG ”Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC)”
Associated European Standards:
1. Electromagnetic compatibility:
1.1 References to 89/336/EEC: Official
Journal of the European Communi-
ties, No. 2001/C105/03
EN 61326-1
Electrical devices for
measuring technology,
control technology and
laboratory use
EMC requirements
Part 1: General requirements
Interference resistance
Industrial areas, con-
tinuous, unmonitored
operation
Interference emissions:
Residential areas,
Class B
Note:
Modifications to the indicator
(not permissible for verifiable devices)
and the connection of cables or devices
not supplied by Sartorius are the
responsibility of the operator. Details
of operating quality (according to the
above standards) can be obtained from
Sartorius.
73/23/EEC “Electrical equipment
designed for use within certain
voltage limits”
Associated European Standards:
EN 60950 Safety of IT equipment,
including electrical
office machines
EN 61010 EN 61010 Safety
requirements for electri-
cal equipment for meas-
urement, control, and
laboratory use
Part 1: General requirements
For the use of electrical equipment in
installations and under ambient condi-
tions requiring higher safety standards,
the provisions specified in the applica-
ble regulations for installation in your
country must be complied with.
Weighing instruments for use in legal
metrology: Directive 90/384/EEC
“Non-automatic weighing instru-
ments”
This directive regulates the determina-
tion of weight in legal metrology.
For the respective Declaration of Type
Conformity for Sartorius weighing
instruments verified for use as legal
measuring instruments see the instruc-
tions for the particular weighing
platform connected or the „Guide to
Verification of Weighing Instruments“.
This Directive also regulates EC verifica-
tion by the manufacturer, provided that
an EC Type Approval Certificate has
been issued and the manufacturer has
been accredited by a Body registered at
the Commission of the European Com-
munity for performing such verification.
The legal basis for EC verification is EC
Directive No. 90/384/EEC for non-auto-
matic weighing instruments, and the
accreditation of the Quality Manage-
ment System of Sartorius AG by Lower
Saxony Regional Administrative Depart-
ment of Legal Metrology (Niedersäch-
sische Landesverwaltungsamt – Eich-
wesen) dated February 15, 1993.
For additional information on the C
mark on Sartorius equipment, see
Sartorius Publication No. W--0052-
e93081.
“Installation” Service
“Installation” Service in Germany
Our “Installation” service package pro-
vides the following services:
– Installation
– Start-up
– Inspection
– Instruction
If the installation of the weighing
instrument is to be carried out by
Sartorius, please request this service
from a customer service employee.
Re-verification in Germany
The validity of the verification ends
when the next but one calendar year
has elapsed. When the weighing instru-
ment is used for the control of filling
quantities according to the regulation
on prepackaging, the verification ends
when the next calendar year has
elapsed. At present, re-verification is the
responsibility of Weights and Measures
officials. Re-verification should be
requested in good time from the local
Weights and Measures office.
If necessary, please observe any
statutory amendments.
Re-verification in other European
countries
The period of validity of the verification
is determined by the regulations of the
particular country in which the weigh-
ing instrument is used. For information
on legal regulations currently applicable
in your country, and to obtain names of
the persons responsible, please contact
the local Sartorius customer service
center. Further information concerning
verification can be obtained from our
customer service centers.
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