ASTM E2063-12

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Designation:E2063–05(Reapproved 2011) Designation: E2063 – 12
Standard Practice for
Calibration and Functionality Checks Used in Forensic
Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (Polygraph)
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Examinations
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2063; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This practice provides guidelines for calibration and instrumentation (both analog and computerized systems) actively used
in the psychophysiological detection of deception ( verification of truth).As a minimum, such instrumentation shall simultaneously
record an individual’s respiratory, exosomatic electrodermal, and cardiovascular activity.
1.2 Analog polygraphs shall be calibrated by the psychophysiological detection of deception (PDD) examiner, manufacturer, or
factory-authorized individual.
1.3 Computerized instrumentation shall be calibrated by the manufacturer or factory-authorized individual.
1.4 The PDD examiner or factory-authorized individual shall perform functionality checks to ensure instrumentation is
operating properly.
1.5 This practice does not prohibit additional components which may be offered as supplemental measurements of physiological
change. Additional recording components (such as movement sensors) may be used in addition to, but not replace, the required
minimum components and these additional components shall meet the manufacturer’s specifications for calibration.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
E1954 Practice for Conduct of Research in Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (Polygraph)
E2000 Guide for Minimum Basic Education and Training of Individuals Involved in the Detection of Deception (PDD)
E2035 Terminology Relating to Forensic Psychophysiology
2.2 Other Document:
Manufacturer Manual(s) for System(s) in Use
3. Terminology
3.1 Definitions of Terms—See Terminology E2035.
3.2 Terminology may vary according to different manufacturers.
4. Significance and Use
4.1 This practice sets forth the minimum requirements for calibration and functionality checks when conducting PDD
examinations and related activities. For additional information see Practice E1954 and Guide E2000.
5. Minimum Requirements for Calibration and Functionality Checks of Polygraph Instrumentation
5.1 A recorded chart shall be created demonstrating correct functioning of the instrument. This chart will be maintained for a
minimum period of one year.
5.1.1 This chart shall contain the following information, as applicable: name of person performing calibration or functionality
check, time and date, location, manufacturer, model, and instrument identification.
5.1.2 All notations, settings, and adjustments shall be clearly and permanently noted on the chart (either marked by hand or, in
the case of computerized instrumentation, electronically recorded).
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This practice is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E52 on Forensic Psychophysiology and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E52.02 on
Instrumentation.
Current edition approved March 1, 2011. Published March 2011. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2005 as E2063–05. DOI:
10.1520/E2063-05R11.
Current edition approved May 1, 2012. Published June 2012. Originally approved in 2000. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as E2063 – 05 (2011). DOI:
10.1520/E2063-12.
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5.1.3 All calibration and functionality checks shall be conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
6. Calibration Check (Analog Instruments)
6.1 Calibrationorfunctionalitychecksshallbeconductedinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’sspecifications,butnotlessthan
once per month and any time the instrument is moved from one physical location to another. specifications.
6.2 At any time a malfunction is identified, the instrument shall not be used to conduct a PDD examination until that
malfunction has been corrected as
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