Specifications Relating to Timber Dimension Measuring Devices (SI/2024-48)

Marginal note:Marking — general

• 29 (1) The following information must be permanently marked in a clearly visible location on a timber dimension measuring device or on a descriptive plate that is affixed to the device:

  • (a) the approval number assigned to the class, type or design of the device in accordance with paragraph 17(c) of the Weights and Measures Regulations;

  • (b) the name of the device’s manufacturer;

  • (c) the device’s model designation;

  • (d) the device’s serial number;

  • (e) for each axis of measurement that the device is capable of measuring in the location where it is installed,

    • (i) the minimum and maximum dimensions for each measuring range on that axis, and

    • (ii) the interval for each measuring range on that axis;

  • (f) the number of scan heads installed on the device;

  • (g) the device’s minimum and maximum operating speeds as installed;

  • (h) the minimum distance, in centimetres or metres, between each log measured; and

  • (i) the temperature range specified for the device by the manufacturer, if any.

• Marginal note:Marking — temperature range

  (2) Despite paragraph (1)(i), a temperature range specified for the device by the manufacturer must not be marked on it or the descriptive plate unless the range spans at least 30°C and is entirely within the default temperature range.