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Radio frequency identification tags on freight containers – new ISO technical specification

A new International Organization for Standardization (ISO) technical specification will help to ensure the functioning of radio frequency identification (RFID) tags on freight containers despite the harsh environments they may be subjected to during transport by sea, road, and rail.

Freight containers – Radio frequency identification (RFID) – Licence plate tag, ISO/TS 10891:2009, provides specifications and test methods for RFID devices used for automatic identification of freight containers in supply chains.

AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS

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New Publications

AS 1742 Manual of uniform traffic control devices

AS 1742.2-2009 Traffic control devices for general use

Specifies requirements for regulatory and warning signs, pavement markings and other devices for general use on roads including expressway type roads, and sets out the way they are applied at intersections and interchanges, between intersections, and at a number of specific situations including substandard horizontal and vertical curves, approaches to structures and obstructions, changes in pavement width, climbing and overtaking lanes, steep grades and water crossings.

Supersedes AS 1742.8-1990 (in part) and AS 1742.2-1994

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AS 3959-2009 Construction of buildings in bushfire-prone areas

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BRITISH STANDARDS

The following British Standard publications are available from Customer Services. The publications listed below are new and revised British Standards that were made available last month. An existing BSI publication bearing a number identical to one announced below is automatically withdrawn unless stated otherwise. In all other cases of supersession, details are given and a corresponding entry appears in the 'British Standards withdrawn' section.

  • BS 148:2009 Reclaimed mineral insulating oil for transformers and switchgear. Specification
    Supersedes BS 148:1998
  • BS 644:2009 Timber windows. Fully finished factory assembled windows of various types. Specification
    Supersedes BS 644:2003
  • BS 4873:2009 Aluminium alloy windows and doorsets. Specification
    Supersedes BS 4873:2004
  • BS 6391:2009 Specification for non-percolating layflat delivery hoses and hose assemblies for fire fighting purposes
    Supersedes BS 6391:1983
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IEC PUBLICATIONS

The following IEC publications are available for purchase from our web site www.standards.co.nz by entering the Standard number and selecting the IEC button in the search panel

  • IEC/TR 60083:2009 (Edition 6) Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar general use standardized in member countries of IEC
  • IEC 60086-5:2005 (Edition 2) Primary batteries. Safety of batteries with aqueous electrolyte
  • IEC 60099-4:2009 Surge arresters. Metal-oxide surge arresters without gaps for A.C. systems
    AMENDMENT 2:February 2009
  • IEC 60286-5:2003 Packaging of components for automatic handling. Matrix trays
    AMENDMENT 1:February 2009
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ISO PUBLICATIONS

The following ISO publications are available for purchase from our web site www.standards.co.nz by entering the Standard number and selecting the ISO button in the search panel

  • ISO 366 Textile machinery and accessories. Reeds
    • ISO 366-2:2009 (Edition 2) Dimensions and designation of metal reeds with plate baulk
    • ISO 366-3:2009 (Edition 2) Dimensions and designation of metal reeds with double-spring baulk
  • ISO 834-9:2003 Fire-resistance tests. Elements of building construction. Specific requirements for non-loadbearing ceiling elements
    CORRIGENDUM 1:February 2009
  • ISO 1891:2009 (Edition 2) Fasteners. Terminology
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