Overview
The National Measurement Institute (NMI) is seeking feedback on the evaluation of software for pattern approval.
We propose publishing NMI P XXX: Software evaluation for pattern approval.
The current edition of NMI P 106: Procedures for the Approval and Certification of Patterns of Measuring Instruments only provides guidance on variations to an approval in relation to software version updates or changes.
In the interest of best-practice, NMI P XXX: Software evaluation for pattern approval has been developed with consideration of the principles in International Organisation of Legal Metrology Document 31 (OIML D 31). It provides guidance for establishing requirements for software-related functionalities in measuring instruments.
NMI’s proposed regulatory approach will support industry and community by:
updating Australia’s requirements with international requirements and best practice
requiring the evaluation of software for software-controlled measuring instruments
harmonising requirements and providing a level playing field for manufacturers, importers and suppliers of measuring instruments.
Consultation documents
Consultation paper: Software evaluation for pattern approval [121KB PDF] [109KB DOCX]
NMI P XXX: Software evaluation for pattern approval [441KB PDF] [132KB DOCX]
Outcomes
Thank you for your feedback on this issue.
At this time there are no changes for pattern approval applicants and approval holders.
Based on your submissions, we have decided to redraft NMI P XXX: Software evaluation for pattern approval.
We have outlined the reasons behind this decision in our consultation response [127KB PDF] [184KB DOCX].
The redrafted NMI P XXX will be subject to a separate future public consultation process.