NS EN 13740-2 : 1ED 2003

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Test conditions
  4.1 Machine for test
  4.2 Test materials
  4.3 Application rates
5 Test equipment
  5.1 Accuracy in weighing measurements
  5.2 Devices for receiving test materials from transverse
      distribution of fertilizer outlets
  5.3 Test site
  5.4 Handling of test materials during the tests
6 Test methods
  6.1 Contact with obstacles
  6.2 Estimation of hopper volume - checking of the spillage
  6.3 Adjustment of flow rate (static test)
  6.4 Reduced working width or throwing width
  6.5 Flow rate regulation system (when available)
  6.6 Evenness of transversal distribution
  6.7 Deviation of the obtained flow rate from intended flow
      rates (static test)
  6.8 Evenness of obtained flow rate (static test)
7 Calculation and presentation
  7.1 Transverse distribution
  7.2 Evenness of obtained flow rate
8 Test report
Annex A (normative) Determination and specification of physical
        properties of test materials
Annex B (informative) Example of test report
Bibliography

Describes methods to test mounted, trailed and self propelled solid fertilizers line-distributors, including such machines attached to a basic machine, used in agriculture and horticulture.