Siemens SITRANS FC430 Operating Instructions Manual page 164

Custody Transfer
9.2 Verification
The device may only be used for applications subject to legal metrology once it has been
verified on site by the Verification Authority. The associated seals on the device ensure this
status.
NOTICE
Verification requirements
All flowmeters used for invoicing in applications subject to legal metrology controls must be
verified by the Verification Authorities. The corresponding approvals and the country-
specific requirements and regulations must be observed. The owner / user of the
instrument is obliged to conduct and maintain subsequent verifications.
Verification process
The following description of the process for securing custody transfer operation of the
flowmeter is general in nature and provided only for setup of the flowmeter in a separately
approved flow application. Following these instructions alone does not constitute approved
custody transfer operation. Refer to the relevant local authorities for requirements regarding
custody transfer operation.
FCT030 transmitter approval nameplate
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Figure 9-1
Note
Custody transfer approval
Ensure that the "FORCE OIML cert. No." on the FCT030 transmitter approval nameplate is
identical to the number on the evaluation certificate supplied with the flowmeter.
Ensure that the CT-approved flowmeter serial number is stated on both the sensor
identification nameplate and on the transmitter identification nameplate ("Serial No.").
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FORCE OIML
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FCT030 approval nameplate example
Custody Transfer evaluation certificate number
C-tick logo
Product-specific barcode
Operating Instructions, 05/2015, A5E03361511-AF
FC430 with HART