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Corresponding Tables
Measuring systems for the continuous and dynamic
measurement of quantities of liquids other than water

OIML R 117: 2019

–
MID 2014/32/EU Annex I and VII (MI-005)
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other than water, OIML R 117: 2019 – MID Annex I and VII (MI-005)

WELMEC is a cooperation between the legal metrology authorities of the

Member States of the European Union and EFTA.
This document is one of a number of Guides published by WELMEC to
provide guidance to manufacturers of measuring instruments and to Notified
Bodies responsible for conformity assessment of their products.
The Guides are purely advisory and do not themselves impose any
restrictions or additional technical requirements beyond those contained in
relevant EU Directives.
Alternative approaches may be acceptable, but the guidance provided in this
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to be followed.

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Foreword

1. The column “Comments” indicates when necessary the relevant text of OIML R 117 and
related explanations concerning the compliance with relevant MID requirement.

2. The column “Conclusion” gives the conclusion on the compliance between MID and OIML
R 117 for the relevant requirement.

The indication “Covered” means that:

- the requirement of OIML R 117 is identical to the one of MID; or
- the requirement of OIML R 117 is more severe than the one of MID; or
- all the requirement of OIML R 117 fulfils MID requirements (even when MID allows other
alternatives),
- In case the requirement is not fully covered, a short statement explains what is covered.

The indication “Not Covered” means that the MID requirement is either not compatible with the
relevant OIML R 117 requirement or not included in OIML R 117.

The indication “Not relevant” means that the MID Annex I requirement is not applicable for
measuring systems for the continuous and dynamic measurement of quantities of liquids other than water.

The text in italic is an extract from the relevant clause of the OIML Recommendation.

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Essential requirements of (R 117-2:
Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) 2019, if
mentioned)

ANNEX I

1.1 Allowable Errors 2.3 Covered

Under rated operation conditions and in 2.4
absence of a disturbance, the error of
2.5
measurement shall not exceed the
maximum permissible error (MPE) value 2.6
as laid down in the appropriate
instrument-specific requirements.
Unless stated otherwise in the instrument-
specific annexes, MPE is expressed as a
bilateral value of the deviation from the
true measurement value.

1.2 Under rated operating conditions and in 2.3 Covered

presence of a disturbance, the
4.1
performance requirement shall be as laid
down in the appropriate instrument-
specific requirements.
Where the instrument is intended to be
used in a specified permanent continuous
electromagnetic field the permitted
performance during the radiated
electromagnetic field-amplitude
modulated test shall be within MPE.

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Essential requirements of (R 117-2:
Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) 2019, if
mentioned)

1.3 The manufacturer shall specify the 2.3.1 Covered

climatic, mechanical and electromagnetic
3.1.1.1
environments in which the instrument is
intended to be used, power supply and 3.1.6.2
other influence quantities likely to affect its
4.1.1.2
accuracy, taking into account of the
requirements laid down in the appropriate 6.1.2.2
instrument-specific annexes.

1.3.1 Climatic environments 6.1.2.2 Covered

The manufacturer shall specify the upper R 117-2: 4.8.2
temperature limit and the lower
R 117-2: Table
temperature limit from any of the values in
4.8.5
Table 1 unless otherwise specified in the
Annexes MI-III to MI-IX and indicate R 117-2: Table
whether the instrument is designed for 4.8.6
condensing or non-condensing humidity
as well as the intended location for the
instrument, i.e. open or closed.
Temperature limits:
Upper temperature limit
30 °C / 40 °C / 55 °C / 70 °C

Lower temperature limit

5 °C / -10 °C / -25 °C / -40 °C

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Essential requirements of (R 117-2:
Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) 2019, if
mentioned)

1.3.2 (a) Mechanical environments are 6.1.2.2 Covered for vibrations

classified into classes M1 to M3 as
R 117-2: 4.8.4 Not relevant for
described below.
mechanical shock
R 117-2: Table
M1: This class applies to instruments 4.8.8
used in locations with vibration and
shocks of low significance, e.g. for
instruments fastened to light 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.

M3: This class applies to instruments

used in locations where the level of
vibration and shock is high and very high,
e.g. for instruments mounted directly on
machines, conveyor belts, etc.

(b) The following influence quantities shall No mechanical shock test is specified considering the conditions of
be considered in relation with mechanical installation and use of such measuring systems. This test is seen as
environments: not relevant for these kind of measuring instruments.
- Vibration
- Mechanical shock

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Essential requirements of (R 117-2:
Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) 2019, if
mentioned)

1.3.3 (a) Electromagnetic environments are 6.1.2.2 Covered

classified into E1, E2 or E3 as described
R 117-2: 4.9
below, unless otherwise laid down in the
appropriate instrument-specific annexes. R 117-2: 4.10

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.

E3: This class applies to instruments

supplied by the battery of a vehicle. Such
instruments shall comply with the
requirements of E2 and the following
additional requirements:
- voltage reductions caused by energizing
the starter-motor circuits of internal
combustion engines,
- load dump transients occurring in the
event of a discharged battery being
disconnected while the engine is running.

(b) The following influence quantities shall 6.1.2.2 Covered

be considered in relation with
R 117-2: 4.9
electromagnetic environments:
- voltage interruptions; R 117-2: 4.10
- short voltage reductions;

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Essential requirements of (R 117-2:
Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) 2019, if
mentioned)

- voltage transients on supply lines and/or

signal lines;
- electrostatic discharges;
- radio frequency electromagnetic fields;
- conducted radio frequency;
electromagnetic fields on supply lines
and/or signal lines;
- surges on supply lines and/or signal
lines.

1.3.4 Other influence quantities to be 6.1.2.2 Not covered: Partially covered

considered, where appropriate, are: - mains frequency variation;
R 117-2: 4.9
- voltage variation; - power frequency magnetic fields;
- mains frequency variation; R 117-2: 4.10 - any other quantity likely to influence in a significant way the accuracy
- power frequency magnetic fields; of the instrument.
- any other quantity likely to influence in a
significant way the accuracy of the
instrument.

1.4 When carrying out the tests as envisaged

in this Directive, the following paragraphs
apply:

1.4.1 Basic rules for testing and the 6.1.2.2 Covered

determination of errors
6.1.11.2
R 117-2: 4.1
R 117-2: 4.8
R 117-2: 4.9
R 117-2: 4.10

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Essential requirements of (R 117-2:
Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) 2019, if
mentioned)

Essential requirements specified in 1.1

and 1.2 shall be verified for each relevant
influence quantity. Unless otherwise
specified in the appropriate instrument-
specific annex, these essential
requirements apply when each influence
quantity is applied and its effect evaluated
separately, all other influence quantities
being kept relatively constant at their
reference value.
Metrological tests shall be carried out
during or after the application of the
influence quantity, whichever condition
corresponds to the normal operational
status of the instrument when that
influence quantity is likely to occur.

1.4.2 Ambient humidity 6.1.2.2 Covered

(a) According to the climatic operating R 117-2: Table
environment in which the instrument is 4.8.7
intended to be used either the damp heat-
steady state (non-condensing) or damp
heat cyclic (condensing) test may be
appropriate.
(b) The damp heat cyclic test is
appropriate where condensation is
important or when penetration of vapour
will be accelerated by the effect of
breathing. In conditions where non-
condensing humidity is a factor the damp-
heat steady state is appropriate.

2 Reproducibility 6.1.2.3 Covered

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Essential requirements of (R 117-2:
Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) 2019, if
mentioned)

The application of the same measurand in 6.2.1

a different location or by different user, all
2.12 – 2.18
other conditions being the same, shall
result in the close agreement of
successive measurements. The difference
between the measurement results shall
be small when compared with the MPE.

3 Repeatability 3.1.2.2 In OIML R 117 the requirement for repeatability is only stated for the Partially covered
meter and not for the complete measuring system (MI-005). This
The application of the same measurand
article is therefore partially covered by OIML R 117.
under the same conditions of
measurement shall result in the close
agreement of successive measurements.
The difference between the measurement
results shall be small when compared with
the MPE.
2.3.2
4 Discrimination and Sensitivity Covered
2.5.3
A measuring instrument shall be 3.1.2.4
sufficiently sensitive and the 3.1.3
discrimination threshold shall be 3.1.5.4
sufficiently low for the intended 3.1.6.1
measurement task. 3.1.7.1
3.1.8.1
3.1.9.1
3.2.1.4
3.3.3
3.4.1
3.4.8
3.6.8
3.9.1.3
5.1.8
5.5.1
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Essential requirements of (R 117-2:
Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) 2019, if
mentioned)

5.9.1
5.11.3
5 Durability 3.1.2.3 Two different aspects have been considered: mechanical durability Covered
and electronic durability.
A measuring instrument shall be designed R 117-2: 5.4
to maintain an adequate stability of its “Endurance
metrological characteristics over a period
Capability of the measuring system to keep its performance
of time estimated by the manufacturer’s 4.1.3
characteristics over a period of use.”
instruction when in the environmental
A.1.5
conditions for which it is intended. “Durability for electronic devices
Capability of the electronic devices of a measuring system to keep
their performance characteristics over a period of use.”
“The requirements in 4.1.1 shall be met durably. For this purpose,
electronic measuring systems shall be provided with the checking
facilities specified in 4.3.”

6 Reliability 4 “Electronic measuring systems shall be designed and manufactured Partially covered
such that their metrological functions are safeguarded and their errors
A measuring instrument shall be designed A.1.5
do not exceed the maximum permissible errors as defined in 2.5
to reduce as far as possible the effect of a
under rated operating conditions.” (4.1.1)
defect that would lead to an inaccurate
measurement result, unless the presence Not covered for non-electronic devices (mechanical devices). The MID
of such a defect is obvious. requires in that case that the manufacturer covers this in his risk
analysis.

7 Suitability

7.1 A measuring instrument shall have no 2.9 – 2.18 No requirement is stated regarding the suitable timing of installation of Partially covered
feature likely to facilitate fraudulent use, downloaded software.
2.20
whereas possibilities for unintentional
Section 5 gives additional requirements for certain types of measuring
misuse shall be minimal. 5
systems and therefore takes into account relevant practical working
Annex A conditions.

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Essential requirements of (R 117-2:
Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) 2019, if
mentioned)

7.2 A measuring instrument shall be suitable 2 Section 5 gives additional requirements for certain types of measuring Covered
for its intended use taking account of the systems and therefore takes into account relevant practical working
3
practical working conditions and shall not conditions.
require unreasonable demands of the 5
user in order to obtain a correct
Annex A
measurement result.

7.3 The errors of a utility measuring These measuring systems are not utility measuring instruments. Not relevant
instrument at flows or currents outside the
controlled range shall not be unduly
biased.

7.4 Where a measuring instrument is Not relevant

designed for the measurement of values
of the measurand that are constant over
time, the measuring instrument shall be
insensitive to small fluctuations of the
value of the measurand, or shall take
appropriate action.
R 117-1
7.5 A measuring instrument shall be robust This is indirectly covered when all requirements are fulfilled, and tests Covered
R 117-2
and its materials of construction shall be are performed in accordance with R 117 edition 2019.
suitable for the conditions in which it is
intended to be used.

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Essential requirements of (R 117-2:
Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) 2019, if
mentioned)

3.1.4 R 117-1 does not require that test procedures be included in the
7.6 A measuring instrument shall be designed Partially covered
3.1.10.1 operating manual.
so as to allow the control of the measuring
3.7.4 R 117-1 does not require that special equipment or software needed
tasks after the instrument has been
3.7.5 for control is part of the instrument.
placed on the market and put into use. If
3.7.6
necessary, special equipment or software
4.3.4
for this control shall be part of the
4.3.5
instrument. The test procedure shall be
5.4.3
described in the operation manual.
5.4.4
5.5.3
5.5.9
5.9.5
6.2.2.3
6.1.2.1
When a measuring instrument has Covered
6.1.3
associated software which provides other
A.1.1
functions besides the measuring function,
A.1.3
the software that is critical for the
A.1.4
metrological characteristics shall be
A.2.1
identifiable and shall not be inadmissibly
A.2.2
influenced by the associated software.

8 Protection against corruption

2.2.3
8.1 The metrological characteristics of a Covered
2.20.2.2
measuring instrument shall not be
2.20.2.3
influenced in any inadmissible way by the
3.8
connection to it of another device, by any
A.1.3
feature of the connected device itself or
A.1.4
by any remote device that communicates
A.2.1.1
with the measuring instrument.
A.2.3
A.2.4

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Essential requirements of (R 117-2:
Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) 2019, if
mentioned)

2.20.1
8.2 A hardware component that is critical for Only covered if protected by hardware seals. Partially covered
3.1.3
metrological characteristics shall be
designed so that it can be secured.
Security measures foreseen shall provide
for evidence of an intervention.
6.1.3
8.3 Software that is critical for metrological Evidence of an intervention is covered only for parameter and not Partially covered
2.20.2.1.5
characteristics shall be identified as such covered for other items such as software.
A.1.1
and shall be secured.
A.1.3
Software identification shall be easily
A.1.4
provided by the measuring instrument.
A.3
Evidence of an intervention shall be
available for a reasonable period of time.
2.20.1
8.4 Measurement data, software that is critical The protection against accidental or intentional corruption for Partially covered
3.5
for measurement characteristics and measurement data is only covered for the primary indication.
4.3.2
metrological important parameters stored
4.3.3.1 The protection against accidental or intentional corruption for
or transmitted shall be adequately
A.1.3 parameters is only covered if protected by hardware seals.
protected against accidental or intentional
A.1.4
corruption.
A.2.3
A.2.4
A.3
8.5 For utility measuring instruments the These measuring systems are not utility measuring instruments. Not relevant
display of the total quantity supplied or the
displays from which the total quantity
supplied can be derived, whole or partial
reference to which is the basis for
payment, shall not be able to be reset
during use.

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Essential requirements of (R 117-2:
Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) 2019, if
mentioned)

9 Information to be borne by and to

accompany the instrument

9.1 A measuring instrument shall bear the 2.2.3 In the Directive 2014/32/EU article 8.6 and 10.3 shall be taken into Covered
following inscriptions: account.
2.19
(a) manufacturer’s name, registered trade
name or registered trade mark
(b) information in respect of its accuracy,
and, where applicable
(c) information in respect of the conditions
of use
(d) measuring capacity
(e) measuring range
(f) identity marking
(g) number of EU-type examination
certificate or the EU design examination
certificate
(h) information whether or not additional
devices providing metrological results
comply with the provisions of this
Directive on legal metrological control.

9.2 An instrument of dimensions too small or Not relevant

of too sensitive a composition to allow it to
bear the relevant information shall have
its packaging, if any, and the
accompanying documents required by the
provisions of this Directive suitably
marked.
2.16
9.3 The instrument shall be accompanied by Some of the information is indicated on the identification plate, except Partially covered
2.19.1
information on its operation, unless the for information on its operation, installation, maintenance, repairs,
simplicity of the measuring instrument permissible adjustments, instructions for correct operation and

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Essential requirements of (R 117-2:
Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) 2019, if
mentioned)

makes this unnecessary. Information shall conditions for compatibility with interfaces, sub-assemblies or
be easily understandable and shall measuring instruments.
include where relevant:
(a) rated operating conditions
(b) mechanical and electromagnetic
environment classes
(c) the upper and lower temperature limit,
whether condensation is possible or not,
open or closed location
(d) instructions for installation,
maintenance, repairs, permissible
adjustments
(e) instructions for correct operation and
any special conditions use
(f) conditions for compatibility with
interfaces, sub-assemblies or measuring
instruments.

9.4 Groups of identical measuring instruments OIML R 117:2019 does not require that an instruction manual shall be Not covered
used in the same location or used for on location of the measuring instrument.
utility measurements do not necessarily
require individual instruction manuals.
3.2.1.2 “The scale interval shall be in the form 1 × 10n, 2 × 10n or 5 × 10n
9.5 Unless specified otherwise in an Covered
3.2.2.1 authorized units of quantity, where n is a positive or negative whole
instrument-specific annex, the scale
3.3.3 number, or zero.”
interval for a measured value shall be in
the form 1x10n, 2x10n, or 5x10n, where n 2.9.1 “The name of the unit or its symbol shall appear in the immediate
is any integer or zero. The unit of vicinity of the indication. For mass, according to the case, the name of
measurement or its symbol shall be the unit or its symbol shall be accompanied by the term “mass” (actual
shown close to the numerical value. mass) or “conventional mass” (comparison to weights).”

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Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) 2019, if
mentioned)

9.6 A material measure shall be marked with Measuring systems are not material measure. Not relevant
a nominal value or a scale, accompanied
by the unit of measurement used.

9.7 The units of measurement used and their 2.9.1 Note: The unit "cubic decimetre" is not allowed according to MI-005, Covered
symbols shall be in accordance with the art. 8.
provisions of Community legislation on
units of measurement and their symbols.

9.8 All marks and inscriptions required under 2.19.1 Only covered for non-transferable of marks and inscriptions. Partially covered
any requirement shall be clear, non-
erasable, unambiguous and non-
transferable.

10 Indication of result
T.m.2
10.1 Indication of the result shall be by means Note: Indication of result by means of only a hard copy is not allowed Covered
T.m.3
of a display or a hard copy. according to definitions of a meter in Annex VII (MI-005) and OIML
2.1
R 117-1 paragraph 2.1 and definitions T.m.2 (Measuring system) and
2.9.2
T.m.3 (Meter).
3.2
3.4
3.5

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Essential requirements of (R 117-2:
Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) 2019, if
mentioned)

2.2.3 Covered
10.2 The indication of any result shall be clear
2.9
and unambiguous and accompanied by
2.19.4
such marks and inscriptions necessary to
3.2.1.1
inform the user of the significance of the
3.2.1.3
result. Easy reading of the presented
3.3
result shall be permitted under normal
3.4
conditions of use. Additional indications
5.1.6
may be shown provided they cannot be
5.1.12
confused with the metrologically
5.5.1
controlled indications.
5.9.1
5.11.3
A 2.2
3.4.2
10.3 In the case of hard copy the print or A non-erasable printout is not covered. Partially covered
3.4.3
record shall also be easily legible and
3.5.2
non-erasable.
3.5.3
3.5.4
3.5.5
A.2.3
A.2.4
A.2.5
A.2.6
2.2.3 Partially covered
10.4 A measuring instrument for direct sales The presentation to both parties involved is only covered for
3.9
trading transactions shall be designed to measuring systems with a self-service device.
2.21
present the measurement result to both
parties in the transaction when installed
as intended. When critical in case of direct
sales, any ticket provided to the consumer
by an ancillary device not complying with
the appropriate requirements of this
Directive shall bear appropriate restrictive
information.

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Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) 2019, if
mentioned)

Not relevant
10.5 Whether or not a measuring instrument
intended for utility measurement purposes
can be remotely read it shall in any case
be fitted with a metrologically controlled
display accessible without tools to the
customer. The reading of this display is
the measurement result that serves as the
basis for the price to pay.

11 Further processing of data to conclude the

trading transaction
2.21
11.1 A measuring instrument other than a utility Covered
3.4
measuring instrument shall record by a
3.5
durable means the measurement result
3.9
accompanied by information to identify the
particular transaction, when:
(a) the measurement is non-repeatable
(b) the measuring instrument is normally
intended for use in the absence of one of
the trading parties.
2.21
11.2 Additionally, a durable proof of the Covered
3.4
measurement result and the information
3.5
to identify the transaction shall be
3.9
available on request at the time the
measurement is concluded.

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Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) 2019, if
mentioned)

6.1
12 Conformity evaluation Covered
6.2
A measuring instrument shall be designed A.1
so as to allow ready evaluation of its A.3
conformity with the appropriate A.4
requirements of this Directive.

Directive 2014/32/EU OIML R 117-1: Comments Conclusion

2019
Essential requirements of
Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) (OIML R 117-
2: 2019, if
mentioned)

ANNEX VII (MI-005)

The relevant essential requirements of 1 Covered

Annex I, the specific requirements of this
2.9.1
Annex and the conformity assessment
procedures listed in this Annex, apply to
measuring systems intended for the
continuous and dynamic measurement of
quantities (volumes or masses) of liquids
other than water. If appropriate, the terms
"volume, and L" in this Annex can be read
as: "mass and kg".

1 Rated operating conditions 2.3 Covered

The manufacturer shall specify the rated 6.1.2.2
operating conditions for the instrument, in B.2.3.1
particular;

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2: 2019, if
mentioned)
2.3.3.1
1.1 The flowrate range OIML R 117-1 allows smaller ratios for blend dispensers (5.9.1) and Partially covered
2.3.3.3
for measuring systems other than fuel dispensers (for liquefied gases
The flowrate range is subject to the 5.1.1 or not liquefied gases).
following conditions: 5.5.1
5.7.1 LNG is considered as a cryogenic fluid and therefore the accuracy
(i) the flowrate range of a measuring
5.9.1 class for cryogenic fluids given in the MID could also be valid for LNG
system shall be within the flowrate range
5.10.3 (accuracy class 2,5). Where OIML R 117 does not recognize accuracy
of each of its elements, in particular the
class 2,5 and only accuracy class 1,5 is stated for LNG.
meter.
Other cryogenic liquids are not addressed in OIML R 117-1.
(ii) meter and measuring system:

1.2
1.2 The properties of the liquid to be Covered
2.3.1
measured by the instrument by specifying
the name or type of the liquid or its 3.1.1.1
relevant characteristics, for example:
— Temperature range;
— Pressure range;
— Density range;
— Viscosity range.

1.3 The nominal value of the AC voltage 2.3.1 Covered

supply and/or limits of the DC voltage
supply.

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1.4 The base conditions for converted values. 2.19.4 Covered

Note: Point 1.4 is without prejudice to the
Member States’ obligations to require use
of a temperature of either 15 °C in
accordance with Article 12(2) of Council
Directive 2003/96/EC of 27 October 2003
restructuring the Community framework
for the taxation of energy products and
electricity (OJ L 283, 31.10.2003, p. 51.).

2 Accuracy classification and maximum

permissible errors (MPEs)

2.1 For quantities equal to or greater than 2 2.5.1 OIML R 117-1 does not specify an accuracy class 2,5. Partially covered
litres the MPE on indications is: 6.1.1 LNG is considered as a cryogenic fluid and therefore the accuracy
class for cryogenic fluids given in the MID could also be valid for LNG
(accuracy class 2,5). Where OIML R 117 does not recognize accuracy
class 2,5 and only accuracy class 1,5 is stated for LNG.

2.2 For quantities less than two litres the MPE 2.5.2 Covered
on indications is:

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mentioned)

2.3 However, no matter what the measured 2.5.3 Covered

quantity may be, the magnitude of the
MPE is given by the greater of the
following two values:
— the absolute value of the MPE given in
Table 2 or Table 3,
— the absolute value of the MPE for the
minimum measured quantity (Emin).

2.4.1 For minimum measured quantities greater 2.5.3 Covered

than or equal to 2 litres the following 3.2.1.4
conditions apply:
Condition 1
Emin shall fulfil the condition: Emin ≥ 2 R,
where R is the smallest scale interval of
the indication device.
Condition 2
Emin is given by the formula: Emin =
(2MMQ) × (A/100), where:
— MMQ is the minimum measured
quantity,
— A is the numerical value specified in
line A of Table 2.

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mentioned)

2.4.2 For minimum measured quantities of less 2.5.3 Covered

than two litres, the above mentioned 3.2.1.4
condition 1 applies and Emin is twice the
value specified in Table 3, and related to
line A of Table 2.

2.5 Converted indication 2.5.1 Covered

In the case of a converted indication the
MPEs are as in line A of Table 2.
2.5.1
2.6 Conversion devices OIML R 117-1 does not specify an accuracy class 2,5. Partially covered
2.7.1
MPEs on converted indications due to a LNG is considered as a cryogenic fluid and therefore the accuracy
conversion device are equal to ± (A — B), class for cryogenic fluids given in the MID could also be valid for LNG
A and B being the values specified in (accuracy class 2,5). Where OIML R 117 does not recognize accuracy
Table 2. 2.7.2.2 class 2,5 and only accuracy class 1,5 is stated for LNG.
Parts of conversion devices that can be 2.8
tested separately

(a) Calculator
MPEs on quantities of liquid indications
applicable to calculation, positive or
negative, are equal to one-tenth of the
MPEs as defined in line A of Table 2.

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mentioned)

(b) Associated measuring instruments

Associated measuring instruments shall
have an accuracy at least as good as the
values in Table 4:

these values apply to the indication of the

characteristic quantities of the liquid
displayed by the conversion device.

2.7.2 Values defined in OIML R 117-1 Table 5.1 are greater than those
(c) Accuracy for calculating function Partially covered
specified in the MID since a quadratic sum has been considered to
The MPE for the calculation of each define the relevant MPEs.
characteristic quantity of the liquid,
positive or negative, is equal to two fifths OIML R 117-1 does not specify an accuracy class 2,5.
of the value fixed in (b).

2.7 The requirement (a) in point 2.6 applies to 2.8 Covered

any calculation, not only conversion.

2.8 The measuring system shall not exploit Not covered.

the MPEs or systematically favour any
party.

3 Maximum permissible effect of

disturbances

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mentioned)

3.1 The effect of an electromagnetic 4.1.1 Covered

disturbance on a measuring system shall 4.1.5
be one of the following: 4.3.1
— the change in the measurement result
is not greater than the critical change
value as defined in point 3.2, or
— the indication of the measurement
result shows a momentary variation that
cannot be interpreted, memorised or
transmitted as a measuring result.
Furthermore, in the case of an
interruptible system, this can also mean
the impossibility to perform any
measurement, or
— the change in the measurement result
is greater than the critical change value, in
which case the measuring system shall
permit the retrieval of the measuring result
just before the critical change value
occurred and cut off the flow.

3.2 The critical change value is the greater of 2.5.4 Covered

MPE/5 for a particular measured quantity
or Emin.

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4 Durability 3.1.2.3 Covered

After an appropriate test, taking into R 117-2: 5.4
account the period of time estimated by
the manufacturer, has been performed,
the following criterion shall be satisfied:
The variation of the measurement result
after the durability test, when compared
with the initial measurement result, shall
not exceed the value for meters specified
in line B of table 2.

5 Suitability

5.1 For any measured quantity relating to the 2.9.4 Covered

same measurement, the indications
provided by various devices shall not
deviate one from another by more than
one scale interval where devices have the
same scale interval. In the case where the
devices have different scale intervals, the
deviation shall not be more than that of
the greatest scale interval.
However, in the case of a self-service
arrangement the scale intervals of the 3.9.1.3
main indicating device on the measuring
system and the scale intervals of the self-
service device shall be the same and
results of measurement shall not deviate
one from another.

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5.2 It shall not be possible to divert the 2.16 Covered

measured quantity in normal conditions of
2.17.2
use unless it is readily apparent.
5.1.7
5.5.5
5.9.2
5.11.3

5.3 Any percentage of air or gas not easily 2.10 Covered

detectable in the liquid shall not lead to a
variation of error greater than:
— 0,5 % for liquids other than potable
liquids and for liquids of a viscosity not
exceeding 1 mPa.s, or
— 1 % for potable liquids and for liquids of
a viscosity exceeding 1 mPa.s.
However, the allowed variation shall never
be smaller than 1 % of MMQ. This value
applies in the case of air or gas pockets.

5.4 Instruments for direct sales

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mentioned)
2.16.1
5.4.1 A measuring system for direct sales shall OIML R 117-1 allows diversion of flow if readily apparent even in case Partially covered
2.16.2
be provided with means for resetting the of measuring systems for direct sales.
3.2.4.4
display to zero.
5.1.5
It shall not be possible to divert the 5.1.7
measured quantity. 5.1.9
5.2.7
5.5.1
5.5.5
5.9.1
5.9.2
5.11.3
5.11.5
5.11.7
5.11.8

2.21
5.4.2 The display of the quantity on which the The presentation to both parties involved is only covered for Partially covered
3.9.1.7
transaction is based shall be permanent measuring systems with a self-service device.
3.9.2.1.1
until all parties in the transaction have
3.9.2.1.3
accepted the measurement result.
3.9.3.1.1

4.1.2
5.4.3 Measuring systems for direct sales shall Covered
be interruptible. 5.1.10
5.5.1
5.9.1
5.11.3

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2.10
5.4.4 Any percentage of air or gas in the liquid Covered
5.1.2
shall not lead to a variation of error
greater than the values specified in point 5.1.3
5.3. 5.1.4
5.2.3
5.2.8
5.8.2.1
5.9.1
5.11.5
5.5 Fuel Dispensers

5.5.1 Displays on fuel dispensers shall not be 3.2.4.1 Covered

capable of being reset to zero during a 3.3.3
measurement.

5.5.2 The start of a new measurement shall be 5.1.7 Covered

inhibited until the display has been reset 5.5.5
to zero. 5.9.1
5.11.3

5.5.3 Where a measuring system is fitted with a 3.3.7 Covered

price display, the difference between the
indicated price and the price calculated
from the unit price and the indicated
quantity shall not exceed the price
corresponding to Emin. However this
difference need not be less than the
smallest monetary value.

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6 Power supply failure 4.2 Covered

A measuring system shall either be
provided with an emergency power supply
device that will safeguard all measuring
functions during the failure of the main
power supply device or be equipped with
means to save and display the data
present in order to permit the conclusion
of the transaction in progress and with
means to stop the flow at the moment of
the failure of the main power supply
device.

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Essential requirements of
Annex I and Annex VII (MI-005) (OIML R 117-
2: 2019, if
mentioned)

7 Putting into use 2.4 OIML R 117-1 does not specify an accuracy class 2,5. Partially covered
6.2 LNG is considered as a cryogenic fluid and therefore the accuracy
class for cryogenic fluids given in the MID could also be valid for LNG
(accuracy class 2,5). Where OIML R 117 does not recognize accuracy
class 2,5 and only accuracy class 1,5 is stated for LNG.

(1) However, Member States may require

measuring systems of accuracy class 0,3
or 0,5 when used for the levying of duties
on mineral oils when (un)loading ships
and rail and road tankers.
Note: However, the manufacturer may
specify a better accuracy for a certain
type of measuring system

8 Units of measurement 2.9.1 Note: The unit "cubic decimetre" is also allowed in OIML R 117-1. Covered
The metered quantity shall be displayed in
millilitres, cubic centimetres, litres, cubic
metres, grams, kilograms or tonnes.

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