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Summary
The NIST Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) is hosting a new series of Information Hours, or "Info Hours." Each Info Hour session (one-hour duration) will feature a current weights and measures, legal metrology, or documentary standard relevant topic while providing a forum for technical discussions and Q&A. This informal meeting format will also allow networking with NIST OWM staff and other subject matter experts (SMEs) by sharing common knowledge, unique experiences, and other insights. All are welcome to attend, learn, and exchange information!
There is no registration fee or prerequisites required for attendance. Recordings of each event will be uploaded to both this page (below) and the e-Learning Resources page. Please check back regularly for updates.
Description
Below are the 2024 Info Hour topics together with a recording of each Info Hour session.
Manual Weight Entries
An informal discussion on NIST Handbook 44 Scales Code paragraphs S.1.12. Manual Weight Entries and UR.3.9. Use of Manual Weight Entries including the history of these paragraphs and how to interpret and apply them, what must be printed on recorded representations, when a manual weight can be entered, and the conflict between the specification and the user requirement. (June 5, 2024)
Important of Grain Moisture Measurements
A discussion on the importance of grain moisture meter measurements and their economic impact, which will include the system of grain moisture measurements in the U.S., the economic impact of grain moisture measurements, and resources for States with grain moisture meter programs. (June 25, 2024)
Uniform E-Commerce Model Regulation
A discussion on the new model regulations within NIST Handbook 130, as adopted in 2023, will help explain what information is required on e-commerce sites offering products for sale and the product information required accompanying delivery. It will also discuss the benefit of price, quantity, and identity information during an e-commerce transaction. (July 30, 2024)
EVSE General and Device Specific Markings
A discussion on how to find all required marking information during jurisdiction inspections of EVSEs, including the type and format of general and device-specific marking information applicable to electric vehicle fueling systems or electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) based on NIST Handbook code requirements. (August 15, 2024)
“Digitalization” of NIST Handbooks 44, 130 and 133
A discussion on the transition of NIST Handbook 44, 130, and 133 to new electronic file formats (PDF) and eventually into a full “digital” format, including how to best leverage this resource as a field resource tool. The session is intended to capture the needs of the states and address any issues or concerns. (August 29, 2024)
Software in Metrological Devices
A discussion regarding the evolution of weighing and measuring devices and the impact of software on the legal metrological control of these devices, including any threats to software-controlled devices and what measures are taken to secure measurement results. This session is intended to provide guidelines on how to verify compliance with software-controlled devices, consider the role of type evaluation, and provide information on the new NCWM Publication 14 on software and on the most recent international developments. (September 11, 2024)
For additional information, or if you have any questions or suggestions for future Info Hour topics, please contact David Sefcik at david.sefcik [at] nist.gov (david[dot]sefcik[at]nist[dot]gov).