ASTM E2063-05

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Designation:E2063–05
Standard Practice for
Calibration and Functionality Checks Used in Forensic
Psychophysiological Detection of Deception (Polygraph)
1
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 2.2 Other Document:
Manufacturer Manual(s) for System(s) in Use
1.1 This practice provides guidelines for calibration and
instrumentation (both analog and computerized systems) ac-
3. Terminology
tively used in the psychophysiological detection of deception
3.1 Definitions of Terms—See E2035.
(verification of truth). As a minimum, such instrumentation
3.2 Terminology may vary according to different manufac-
shall simultaneously record an individual’s respiratory, exoso-
turers.
matic electrodermal, and cardiovascular activity.
1.2 Analog polygraphs shall be calibrated by the psycho-
4. Significance and Use
physiological detection of deception (PDD) examiner, manu-
4.1 This practice sets forth the minimum requirements for
facturer, or factory-authorized individual.
calibration and functionality checks when conducting PDD
1.3 Computerized instrumentation shall be calibrated by the
examinations and related activities. For additional information
manufacturer or factory-authorized individual.
see Practice E1954 and Guide E2000.
1.4 The PDD examiner or factory-authorized individual
shall perform functionality checks to ensure instrumentation is
5. Minimum Requirements for Calibration and
operating properly.
Functionality Checks of Polygraph Instrumentation
1.5 This practice does not prohibit additional components
5.1 A recorded chart shall be created demonstrating correct
which may be offered as supplemental measurements of
functioning of the instrument.This chart will be maintained for
physiological change. Additional recording components (such
a minimum period of one year.
as movement sensors) may be used in addition to, but not
5.1.1 This chart shall contain the following information, as
replace, the required minimum components and these addi-
applicable: name of person performing claibration or function-
tional components shall meet the manufacturer’s specifications
ality check, time and date, location, manufacturer, model, and
for calibration.
instrument identification.
5.1.2 All notations, settings, and adjustments shall be
2. Referenced Documents
2 clearly and permanently noted on the chart (either marked by
2.1 ASTM Standards:
hand or, in the case of computerized instrumentation, electroni-
E1954 Practice for Conduct of Research in Psychophysi-
cally recorded).
ological Detection of Deception (Polygraph)
5.1.3 All calibration and functionality checks shall be con-
E2000 Guide for Minimum Basic Education and Training
ducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications.
of Individuals Involved in the Detection of Deception
(PDD)
6. Calibration Check (Analog Instruments)
E2035 Terminology Relating to Forensic Psychophysiology
6.1 Calibration checks shall be conducted in accordance
with the manuf
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