NEN EN 1501-4 : 2007

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Preparation of the RCV for measurements
   4.1 Test environment
   4.2 Choice of the RCV
   4.3 Position of the RCV during measurement
5 Operating conditions (before and) during measurement
   5.1 RCV conditions
   5.2 Presetting the engine speed
   5.3 Fan speed
   5.4 Selection of operations
   5.5 Chassis operation
   5.6 Compaction system operation
   5.7 Lifting, tilting and lowering of a container operation
   5.8 Dumping of specified waste into the hopper
6 Noise measurement
   6.1 General
   6.2 Microphone positions
   6.3 Measurement durations
   6.4 Measurements
7 Determination of the averaged sound power level for a
   combination of operating conditions
8 Uncertainties
   8.1 Measurement uncertainties
   8.2 Production uncertainties
9 Information to be reported
10 Declaration, labelling and information for use
Annex A (normative) Information to be reported
Annex B (normative) Microphone positions
Annex C (informative) Proposed classification of RCVs for noise
        measurement purposes (Valid for rear/side/front loaded)
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard
         and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC,
         amended by 98/79/EC
Annex ZB (informative) Relationship between this European Standard
         and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC

Defines the method for measuring the noise emission, which is a significant hazard of refuse collection vehicles (RCVs).