Directive 2000/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the CouncilShow full title

Directive 2000/14/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 8 May 2000 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to the noise emission in the environment by equipment for use outdoors

Operating conditions during testU.K.
Test under loadU.K.

The engine of the machine shall operate at the nominal speed indicated by the manufacturer. All working units shall be activated and operate at the following speeds:

conveying systemat least 10 % of maximum value
spreading systemat least 40 % of maximum value
tamper (speed, stroke)at least 50 % of maximum value
vibrators (speed, unbalance moment)at least 50 % of maximum value
pressure bars (frequency, pressure)at least 50 % of maximum value
Period of observationU.K.

The period of observation shall at least be 15 seconds