| Zugriffsnummer | 21486 |
| Dokumenttyp | Zeitschriftenartikel |
| Peer Review | ohne Peer Review |
| Sprache | Englisch |
| Titel | Experience gained from a comparative examination of measuring instrument software |
| Autor(in); Institution |
Tasić, Tanasko; METREL d.d., SLOVENIA
Richter, Dieter; 8.5, Metrologische Informationstechnik, PTB-Berlin
Grottker, Ulrich; 8.5, Metrologische Informationstechnik, PTB-Berlin
Kok, Paul; NMi, THE NETHERLANDS
Rahm, Christoph; Landis+Gyr, SWITZERLAND
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| Quelle/Jahr | OIML Bulletin: 49 (2008), 2, 23 - 27 |
| ISSN | 0473-2812 |
| Verlag | Paris: |
| Freie Schlagworte | Legal metrology ; measuring instrument ; software requirements ; software validation |
| Zusammenfassung | This contribution describes a validation approach of the guidance document WELMEC 7.2 “Software Guide (Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC)”. The aim of the guide, which was developed in the EU-funded project "MID-SOFTWARE", is to support a harmonised implementation of the MID with regard to software of measuring instruments. Although the guide is elaborated quite comprehensive, a residual uncertainty among national metrological institutes and manufacturers is still present and concerns the uniform implementation of the guide. A comparative examination of measuring instrument software appeared as the most appropriate way for resolving these concerns. Six European national metrology institutes volunteered to participate in the experiment. Remarkable results were achieved, as well with respect to improvements of the guide as to general experience. The results proved the suitability of the guide for its intended purpose so far the guide was covered by the sample instrument software chosen for the test. In addition, the experiment provided valuable knowledge about prerequisites and procedures to perform such type of comparisons. The approach proved as basically suitable for other similar fields. The experiment was restricted as regards the coverage of requirements of the guide. In particular, more complex IT configurations were not included. It is considered as extremely beneficial to repeat such comparative tests with other measuring instruments in order to increase the validation coverage of the guide. |
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