GUIDE NAME:
Software Guide (Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC)
GUIDE DATE: May 2011, Issue 5
TRANSLATED VERSIONS:
Spanish version (May 2011, Issue 5)
GUIDE SUMMARY:
The document provides guidance to all those concerned with the application of the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID), especially for software-equipped measuring instruments. It addresses both, manufacturers of measuring instruments and notified bodies which are responsible for conformity assessment of MID instruments. By following the Guide, a compliance with the software-related requirements contained in the MID (e.g. Annex I, 7.6, 8.3, 8.4) can be assumed, and it can be further assumed that all notified bodies will accept this Guide as a compliant interpretation of the MID with respect to software. The Guide is based on the "Software Requirements and Validation Guide", Version 1.00, 29 October 2004, developed and delivered by the European Growth Network "MID-Software"supported by the EU commission (2002 to 2004).
The issue 2 incorporates several amendments and additions learned from first applications. The issue 3 additionally contains exception rules from providing the software identification by the software itself for utility meters and measuring instruments for liquids other than water. The newest issue 4 considers further experience gained from the applications of the Guide.
GUIDE AMENDMENTS: None
NOTES: None
AUTHORED BY: Working Group 7
Unless otherwise stated, the English version of each publication should be taken as the official version.