ARAI/TA(MOD_SM)/ELGI/OPA391HD/2006-13 Dated 29
March 2006
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CERTIFICATE
FOR COMPLIANCE TO THE CENTRAL MOTOR VEHICLES RULES
M/s Elgi
Equipments Ltd.
Private
Indl. Estate, Kuruchy
Coimbatore
641 021
Smoke
Meter Model OPA 391/HD from M/s Elgi Equipments Ltd., Coimbatore, was type
approved vide ARAI Certificate dated 19th July 1999. The same smoke meter model was additionally
examined and tested for modifications such as incorporation of measurement of
sump oil temperature, engine rpm and free acceleration procedure as per the
revised test procedure specified in MoRTH/CMVR/TAP-115/116, Issue No.3, Part
VIII.
Based on
the above, it is certified that the smoke meter Model OPA 391/HD manufactured
by Assemblad s.r.l., Italy, and marketed by M/s Elgi Equipments Ltd.,
Coimbatore, meets the requirements of the provisions of Rule 116(3) of
the Central Motor Vehicles Rules 1989, as amended up-to-date, for the smoke
meter.
The smoke meter Model OPA 391/HD is suitable for measurement
of free acceleration smoke of in-use diesel vehicles fitted with CI engines, as
per CMVR 115(2), subject to following conditions :
i.
For
the instruments already supplied in the field, the supplier shall carry out
modifications as per Annexure-B and issue a compliance certificate based on
which the Transport Authorities concerned will grant extension of validity to
the respective PUC Test Centre for the purpose of PUC testing as per revised
test procedure.
ii.
The
name of the model will be included by ARAI in the approved list of PUC
Equipment only on compliance to (i) above by the supplier.
iii.
The
supplier shall abide by the Code of Practice attached herewith as
Annexure-A. The supplier has already
submitted an affidavit to this effect.
iv.
The
supplier shall enter into AMC agreement on annual basis with the authorized PUC
Test Centres to whom this model is supplied.
The AMC terms shall be as per the Code of Practice referred in (iii)
above.
This Type Approval
certificate is valid for the period of 5 years from the date of its issue or
any amendment in the test procedure, whichever is earlier.
The supplier has discontinued supply of this model. Hence, this certificate is valid only for the units already supplied in the field on or before 30th September 2004.
A.B. Komawar Shrikant R. Marathe
Dy. Director Director
Ref :
i) ARAI Type Approval Certificate
No.ARAI/CMVR/ELGI/OPA-391/HD/B/R 116(3)/99-04 dated 19th July 1999
(Original Type Approval Certificate)
ii)
ARAI
Type Approval Test Report No.AED/SPR228/2004-2005/2006-90 dated 29 March
2006 (Approval for modifications as per new requirements).
ARAI/TA(MOD_SM)/ELGI/OPA391HD/2006-13 Dated 29
March 2006
1.
PUC equipment manufacturer / supplier should include the
description of the test procedure described in Part I or Part II, whichever is
applicable, amended from time to time of the document MOST/CMVR/TAP 115/116 in
the user’s manual of the PUC equipment.
PUC equipment manufacturer / supplier shall keep PUC operator informed
about the changes in the test procedure in future.
2.
PUC equipment manufacturer/ supplier shall supply copy of
type- approval certificate with date of validity along with the PUC equipment.
3. The validity of the type approval certificate of the PUC equipment shall be 5 years, after the expiry of which the PUC equipment manufacturer/ supplier shall get it re-validated from the test agency.
4.
PUC equipment manufacturer / supplier shall provide the
status of production/ supply of PUC equipment at a regular interval of 1 year
to the test agency from where the equipment has been certified.
5.
PUC equipment manufacturer / supplier shall submit the
equipment for COP as per procedure mentioned above.
6.
PUC equipment manufacturer / supplier shall enter into AMC
on annual basis with the authorised PUC test agency based on charges as
approved and finalized in EECG meeting as per Annexure-4. This AMC contract shall
include 3 visits and equipment calibration, once in every four months, as per
field calibration procedure given in Annexure-1. PUC equipment manufacturer/supplier shall provide calibration
certificate as per format given in the Annexure-2.
7.
PUC equipment manufacturer / supplier shall train minimum 3
operators of PUC test agency and shall provide training certificate as per
format given in Annexure 3.
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ARAI/TA(MOD_SM)/ELGI/OPA391HD/2006-13 Dated 29
March 2006
ANNEXURE –
1 TO ANNEXURE – A
FIELD
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE FOR TESTING OF
GAS
ANALYSERS
1.0
INTRODUCTION
This
procedure has to be carried out on gas analysers after they are commissioned in
the field and for the subsequent calibration.
2.0
TESTING
The test
procedure for gas analysers is as follows:
i)
Check that the power supply is as per specifications of the
manufacturer and electrical earthing is proper.
ii)
Check that all the accessories as per manufacturer are
available and are functioning properly.
iii)
Check the span and zero calibration using sample gas of
suitable value for CO as well as HC.
iv)
Check the electrical calibration.
v)
Check that the sampling system is leak proof.
vi)
The printer is working correctly and the print out details
are correct.
vii)
Checking of 1 no. of vehicle for idling emission measurement
using this analyzer.
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ARAI/TA(MOD_SM)/ELGI/OPA391HD/2006-13 Dated 29
March 2006
ANNEXURE – 1 TO ANNEXURE – A (contd…..)
FIELD
CALIBRATION PROCEDURE FOR TESTING OF
SMOKE
METERS
1.0
INTRODUCTION
This procedure
has to be carried out on meters after they are commissioned in the field and
for the subsequent calibration.
2.0
TESTING
The test
procedure for smoke meters is as follows:
i)
After the warm-up of the meter, the calibration of the meter
has to be checked at zero and midscale point with the neutral density filter
available. The value must lie within
0.1 m-1.
ii)
The meter shall have the standard accessories as specified
by the manufacturer. It shall be
checked that the sample hose, internal pipes etc are not deteriorated or
damaged to ensure that there is no leakage.
iii)
The functionality of oil temperature and RPM sensor.
iv)
The heating system for the optical chamber is functioning.
v)
The purge air system is working correctly.
vi)
Visual displays are functioning correctly.
vii)
The printer is working correctly and the printout details
are correct.
viii)
The instrument casing is proper and has proper electrical
earthing.
ix)
Free acceleration test is carried out using a vehicle and
the print out details are checked.
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ARAI/TA(MOD_SM)/ELGI/OPA391HD/2006-13 Dated 29
March 2006
ANNEXURE – 2 TO
ANNEXURE - A
CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE FORMAT
1.0 |
Component: PUC equipment model: Sr. No. |
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2.0 |
PUC Center Registration No.: |
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3.0 |
Objective
of the test: To carry out Physical check and calibration of gas
Analyser / Smoke meters as per the test procedure specified in
Annexure 1 of CMVR / TAP 115-116
Part-8. |
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4.0 4.1 4.2 |
Detailed Observations Checking of supply/ earthing Checking of Details of accessories
checked. accessories: |
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4.3 |
Span Calibration 1.
Details of span gas concentration__________% 2.
Calibration gas cylinder No.: __________ 3.
Calibration gas cylinder make:___________ 4.
Calibration gas validity date:___________ OR 5.
Details of Natural Density filters used for mid point calibration |
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4.4 |
Electrical Calibration OK/ Not OK |
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4.5 |
Leak test: |
Passed/ Failed |
5.0 |
One no of petrol / diesel
vehicle checked for idling Emission / Free acceleration, measurement |
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6.0 |
Conclusion: |
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7.0 |
Next Calibration Due Date: |
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Signature
& Seal of manufacturer/ Supplier |
ARAI/TA(MOD_SM)/ELGI/OPA391HD/2006-13 Dated 29 March
2006
ANNEXURE –
3 TO ANNEXURE - A
|
It is to
certify that Mr. / Mrs. __________________________________________ has attended the training and knows all
required operation of the smoke meter / Gas Analyser model ____________________________
to perform PUC tests.
Training
is given in the following areas:
Understanding
of procedure for testing of Idling emission/ free acceleration smoke as CMVR/
TAP/ 115/116 procedure.
1.
Normal thermal condition of the vehicle
2.
Actual testing procedure
3.
Procedural understanding of issue of PUC certificate
2.
Zero
Calibration
3.
Span
calibration
4.
Electronic calibration
5.
Leak test
Maintenance
1
Replacement of filters
2
General
maintenance
Authorized Signature & seal of
manufacturer / supplier
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ARAI/TA(MOD_SM)/ELGI/OPA391HD/2006-13 Dated 29
March 2006
Sr. No. |
Details |
4 Gas
Analyser |
2 Gas
Analyser |
Smoke
Meter |
1. |
Maintenance done at centralized
station of PUC equipment manufacturer |
Rs.5,700/- + Rs.750/- per
calibration |
Rs.3,750/- + Rs.750/- per
calibration |
Rs.4,500/- |
2. |
Maintenance done at PUC center’s
place |
Rs.9,500/- + Rs.1,500/- per
calibration |
Rs.6,250/- + Rs.1,500/- per
calibration |
Rs.7,500/- |
Note:
1.
For 2/4-gas anlyser, PUC equipment manufacturer shall
provide the calibration gases required for calibration.
2.
For smoke meter, the AMC charges include calibration with
neutral density filter (NDF) by PUC equipment manufacturer.
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ARAI/TA(MOD_SM)/ELGI/OPA391HD/2006-13 Dated 29
March 2006
ANNEXURE –
B
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