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Division 7.8.3.2 Performing an LSI-NRTC test

United Kingdom

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Pre-test procedures according to point 7.3.1 shall be performed, including pre-conditioning and analyzer calibration.

Testing shall be started as follows:

  • The test shall commence according to the sequence given in point 7.4.2.2.

  • Data logging, sampling of exhaust gas and integrating measured values shall be initiated simultaneously with the start of the LSI-NRTC at the end of the 30-second idle period specified in point 7.4.2.2(b). The test cycle shall be executed according to the schedule of Appendix 3 of Annex XVII.

  • At the end of the cycle, sampling shall be continued, operating all systems to allow system response time to elapse. Then all sampling and recording shall be stopped, including the recording of background samples. Finally, any integrating devices shall be stopped and the end of the test cycle shall be indicated in the recorded data.

Post-test procedures according to point 7.3.2 shall be performed.