ISO/TR 15155-2:2012

TECHNICAL ISO/TR
REPORT 15155-2
First edition
2012-10-01
Agricultural irrigation equipment —
Test facilities for agricultural
irrigation equipment —
Part 2:
Test facility operating manual
Matériel agricole d’irrigation — Installations d’essais pour le matériel
agricole d’irrigation —
Partie 2: Mode d’emploi des installations d’essais
Reference number
ISO/TR 15155-2:2012(E)
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Contents Page
Foreword .v
1 Scope . 1
2 Amendment record . 1
3 Facility description and functions . 1
3.1 General . 1
3.2 Test facility name . 1
3.3 Range of testing . 2
3.4 Organizational structure . 2
3.5 Organization structure chart . 2
3.6 Staff . 2
4 Test facility operating manual (TFOM) . 2
4.1 Introduction . 2
4.2 Quality policy . 3
5 Test facility staff . 3
5.1 Staff responsibilities . 3
5.2 Training and development . 3
5.3 Job descriptions . 4
6 Test facility review and audits . 6
6.1 Test facility audits . 6
6.2 Reviewing the quality system . 6
6.3 Upgrading the test facility operating manual (TFOM) . 6
6.4 Updating documents . 6
6.5 Standards and procedures . 7
7 Equipment . 7
7.1 Equipment inventory (example list) . 8
7.2 Equipment assurance program . 8
8 Test methods . 9
8.1 Electronic equipment test procedures . 9
8.2 Mechanical equipment test procedures . 9
8.3 Selection of test methods . 9
8.4 Departures from standard test methods . 9
9 Normal work procedures. 9
9.1 Requests for testing . 9
9.2 Recording job instructions .10
9.3 Identification and marking of test samples .10
9.4 Test data .10
9.5 Access to test area .10
9.6 Safety .10
9.7 Housekeeping .10
9.8 Improper influence .11
10 Control of test samples .11
10.1 Receipt, storage and disposal .11
10.2 Security of samples .11
11 Test records.11
11.1 Filing of original test results . .11
11.2 Verification of data .11
11.3 Confidentiality and security .11
12 Diagnostic and corrective actions .11
12.1 Internal feedback .11
12.2 External feedback .12
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12.3 Verification procedures .12
13 Test reports .12
13.1 Format of test reports .12
13.2 Compliance testing .12
13.3 Checking of reports .12
13.4 Revision of reports .13
13.5 Retention of reports .13
14 Subcontracting responsibilities .13
15 Occupational health and safety .13
15.1 Responsibilities .13
15.2 Staff safety .13
15.3 First aid and fire-fighting equipment .13
16 Accreditation: Test facility registration .14
Annex A (informative) Typical amendment record .15
Annex B (informative) List of reference documents .16
Annex C (informative) Facility floor plan .17
Annex D (informative) Accident reporting form .18
Annex E (informative) Test facility audit topics .19
Annex F (informative) Sprayer test bench .21
Annex G (informative) Valve test bench.25
Annex H (informative) Emitter test bench .27
Annex I (informative) Sprinkler test bench .29
Bibliography .33
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Foreword
ISO (the International Organization for Standardization) is a worldwide federation of national standards
bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out
through ISO technical committees. Each member body interested in a subject for which a technical
committee has been established has the right to be represented on that committee. International
organizations, governmental and non-governmental, in liaison with ISO, also take part in the work.
ISO collaborates closely with the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) on all matters of
electrotechnical standardization.
International Standards are drafted in accordance with the rules given in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
The main task of technical committees is to prepare International Standards. Draft International
Standards adopted by the technical committees are circulated to the member bodies for voting.
Publication as an International Standard requires approval by at least 75 % of the member bodies
casting a vote.
In exceptional circumstances, when a technical committee has collected data of a different kind from
that which is normally published as an International Standard (“state of the art”, for example), it may
decide by a simple majority vote of its participating members to publish a Technical Report. A Technical
Report is entirely informative in nature and does not have to be reviewed until the data it provides are
considered to be no longer valid or useful.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. ISO shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
ISO/TR 15155-2 was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 23, Tractors and machinery for agriculture
and forestry, Subcommittee SC 18, Irrigation and drainage equipment and systems.
ISO/TR 15155 consists of the following parts, under the general title Agricultural irrigation equipment —
Test facilities for agricultural irrigation equipment:
— Part 1: Test facilities for agricultural irrigation equipment
— Part 2: Test facility operating manual
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TECHNICAL REPORT ISO/TR 15155-2:2012(E)
Agricultural irrigation equipment — Test facilities for
agricultural irrigation equipment —
Part 2:
Test facility operating manual
1 Scope
This Technical Report is intended to provide guidance on the operation of basic test facilities for
irrigation equipment evaluation. Its purpose is to provide information sufficient to implement the
detailed procedures included in ISO 7714, ISO 8026, ISO 9261, ISO 9635-1 to 5, ISO 9644, ISO 9911,
ISO 10522 and ISO 15886-3, for the testing of agricultural irrigation system components, specifically
emitters, sprinklers and valves. The intent is that the structure of this Technical Report can be modified
to be used as the operating manual of a test facility established to test the components referred to in
these International Standards.
2 Amendment record
TEST FACILITY OPERATION MANUAL SECTION: 3
SHEET Number: 1
ISSUE DATE:     _________________
TITLE OF SECTION: ______________________ Authorized by:   _________________
AMENDMENT RECORD
AMENDMENT DISCARD INSERT
No. Date Section Sheet Issue No. Section Sheet Issue No.



3 Facility description and functions
3.1 General
The facility is intended to be capable of performing the test procedures included in ISO 7714, ISO 8026,
ISO 9261, ISO 9635-1 to 5, ISO 9644, ISO 9911, ISO 10522 and ISO 15886-3. (The titles of these
International Standards are given in the Bibliography.)
The test bench descriptions needed to complete the test procedures for these International Standards
are specified in Annexes F, G, H and I or in the International Standard concerned.
3.2 Test facility name
Along with the test facility name, include the address and contact information.
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3.3 Range of testing
The range of testing includes the following:
— measurement of water flow rate through devices;
— measurement of water pressure during testing of devices;
— measurement of differential water pressure during testing of devices;
— determination of water mass;
— measurement of vacuum pressure during testing of devices.
3.4 Organizational structure
The organizational structure should include:
— a Test Facility Manager responsible for the operations of the test facility;
— a Test Facility Engineer and a Technical Assistant to carry out the technical operations.
3.5 Organization structure chart
There should be a chart of job functions and reporting lines.
3.6 Staff
It is suggested that the staff include:
— a Test Facility Manager;
— a Senior Engineer;
— a Test Facility Engineer;
— a Technical Assistant.
4 Test facility operating manual (TFOM)
4.1 Introduction
This manual is produced to provide a central reference for the (test facility name) staff on the functions
of the test facility.
This manual contains current recommendations for
a) testing,
b) staff,
c) equipment,
d) day-to-day operations,
e) safety.
Detailed test procedures can be found in the International Standards identified in Clause 1 of this
Technical Report.
The procedures and requirements set out in this manual are suggestions for all staff members.
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4.2 Quality policy
The quality policy for the test facility is a high level of adherence to procedures and methods. This in
turn will lead to continued and repeatable standards of test facility practices.
The prime objective of all testing carried out is to produce data based either on a performance or on
type or assessment tests which enable the supplier of the test samples to be assured with a high level of
confidence that the data reflect how the sample actually performed.
To this end, the staff of the test facility is expected to maintain a high level of competence to achieve
this quality.
The Test Facility Manager should provide support and backing for projects; this should actively improve
the quality of testing procedures and output.
5 Test facility staff
5.1 Staff responsibilities
5.1.1 General
The areas of responsibility are defined as
a) testing,
b) engineering/design, and
c) administration
5.1.2 Testing
Staff involved with testing should be fully conversant with the requirements of the test procedures
before commencing testing.
Any enquiries should be directed to the appropriate technical staff before commencing testing.
Checks of validity of test equipment and data acquisition equipment should be carried out before
commencing testing. This may require inspection of equipment and test certification, if applicable,
and/or calibrating and setting a baseline on data acquisition equipment.
All sampling operations should be carried out in accordance with the appropriate standard (see Annex B),
or as required by the client.
5.1.3 Engineering/design
Staff involved in engineering/design activities should ensure that each activity is authorized before
commencing the work.
5.1.4 Administration
Staff involved with test facility administration which does not include testing and engineering/design
documentation should be directed by the Test Facility Manager’s directives.
5.2 Training and development
Introduction training should include the following:
— safety in the workplace;
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— fire prevention;
— evacuation procedures.
Staff should be expected to attend and support:
— field days;
— seminars;
— in-house meetings.
5.3 Job descriptions
5.3.1 General
The suggested job descriptions for the positions within the operating unit are as follows.
5.3.2 Test Facility Manager
5.3.2.1 Duties
The Test Facility Manager’s duties include the following:
a) provide general management of the commercial operations of the test facility;
b) make and maintain contact with the client base;
c) develop the business of the test facility;
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d) plan and coordinate all business activities of the test facility ;
e) maintain a quality control program for the test facility.
5.3.2.2 Responsibilities
The Test Facility Manager is responsible for the following:
a) operation of facility to meet budgets;
b) overall development of facility;
c) operation of the facility;
d) quality control.
5.3.2.3 Preferred qualifications
The preferred qualifications of a Test Facility Manager are the following:
a) professional engineer or applied science graduate with marketing and management experience, at
least 15 years experience, 5 years at senior level;
b) alternatively, the preferred qualifications (for example, university degree, years of experience)
specified by the test facility.
1) Responsibilities involve developing and executing a business programme which consists of establishing financial
and marketing programs.
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5.3.3 Test Facility Engineer
5.3.3.1 Duties
The test facilityengineer’s duties include the following:
a) carry out standard test procedures;
b) develop new test procedures as required;
c) maintain test facility calibration standards to test facility requirements;
d) develop and maintain test facility quality manuals;
e) develop and maintain test facility reporting documentation;
f) provide technical support for the Test Facility Manager in marketing effort;
g) conduct field trials as needed;
h) develop appropriate software for efficient use of facilities;
5.3.3.2 Responsibilities
The Test Facility Engineer is responsible for the following:
a) technical standards of test facility;
b) efficient organization and conduct of testing work;
c) development of test facility capabilities.
5.3.3.3 Preferred qualifications
The preferred qualifications of a Test Facility Engineer are the following:
a) professional engineer, with good computer literacy, with at least 5 years professional experience,
preferably in test/design environment;
b) alternatively, the preferred qualifications (for example, university degree, years of experience)
specified by the test facility.
5.3.4 Technical Assistant
5.3.4.1 Duties
The Technical Assistant’s duties include the following:
a) carry out standard test procedures;
b) carry out non-standard testing as directed by the test facility engineer.
5.3.4.2 Responsibilities
The Technical Assistant is responsible for maintaining the standard of personal work procedures to
meet the test facility requirements.
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6 Test facility review and audits
6.1 Test facility audits
The aim of the test facility is to provide accurate and understandable data in the form of test reports.
The test facility audit is a formal examination and verification that the detailed tests procedures as
specified are followed. The audit should be carried out by an auditor independent of the test facility
activities being audited.
Audits should be carried out routinely on an annual basis prior to the annual test facility reassessment
and in addition when organizational changes or reported deficiencies arise.
The audit should include the points stated in the Test Facility Audit Checklist (see Annex E). Generally,
audits should be made on representative samples of procedures or methods.
The purpose of auditing is to determine the effectiveness of the overall system of operations during
all testing stages. Audit findings (including specific examples of non-compliance or deficiencies),
conclusions and recommendations should be documented and submitted for consideration by the Test
Facility Manager, Test Facility Engineer and Technical Assistant.
Audit reports should be analysed to identify specific areas which call for further investigation and any
amendment or improvement to procedures or operations should be made after notifying the Test Facility
Manager. Any clients whose work may have been affected by nonconformities should be notified.
The review and amendment procedures for ISO International Standards are established by the
international representative of the ISO committee and should be adhered to.
A report should be made on the results of the annual audit.
6.2 Reviewing the quality system
Reviews should be carried out by competent independent personnel as decided by the Test Facility
Manager in consultation with the engineering staff once every 12 months. Reviews should consist of
evaluations which include:
— findings of test facility audits;
— effectiveness of the quality management system in achieving stated quality objectives;
— considerations for updating the quality management system in relation to changes brought about by
new technologies, market strategies and social or environmental conditions.
6.3 Upgrading the test facility operating manual (TFOM)
Staff who see a need for amendments to the TFOM should advise the Test Facility Engineer. Amendments
to the TFOM should be authorized only after consultation with the Test Facility Manager. When new or
revised entries are issued:
— insert each new/revised entry in its proper section in the TFOM;
— remove any superseded entries;
— annotate the Amendment Record to indicate completion of the amendment (Annex A);
— retain the superseded entries on file. (Superseded entries are retained for 2 years and then destroyed.)
6.4 Updating documents
All standards and test procedures should be checked at least once every 12 months, and updated as
appropriate. If updating is necessary, the TFOM should be amended accordingly.
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Each new or revised standard or amendment should be retained on file. Superseded entries should be
retained for at least 2 years.
6.5 Standards and procedures
All standards and procedures,
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