BS-AU-184-1982 ISO-4100-1980.pdf

BRITISH STANDARD AUTOMOBILE SERIES BS AU 184:1982 ISO 4100:1980 Specification for World parts manufacturer identifier code (WPMI) for road vehicles ISO title: Road vehicles World parts manufacturer identifier (WPMI) code UDC 629.11.01:003.62 Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Sat Dec 09 01:49:48 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS AU 184:1982 This British Standard, having been prepared under the direction of the Automobile Standards Committee, was published under the authority of the Board of BSI and comes into effect on 31 December 1982 © BSI 02-2000 The following BSI references relate to the work on this standard: Committee reference AUE/15 Draft for comment 77/73905 DC ISBN 0 580 13111 4 National foreword This British Standard has been prepared under the direction of the Automobile Standards Committee and is identical with ISO 4100 “Road vehicles World parts manufacturer identifier (WPMI) code” prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 22, Road vehicles, and published in 1980 by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). Terminology and conventions. The text of the International Standard has been approved as suitable for publication as a British Standard without deviation. Some terminology and certain conventions are not identical with those used in British Standards; attention is especially drawn to the following. Wherever the words “International Standard” appear, referring to this standard, they should be read as “British Standard”. There is no British Standard corresponding to ISO 3833:1977 to which reference is made in clause 3. The Technical Committee has reviewed the provisions of that International Standard and has decided that they are acceptable for use in conjunction with this standard. A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application. Compliance with a British Standard does not of itself confer immunity from legal obligations. Summary of pages This document comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii, pages 1 to 4, an inside back cover and a back cover. This standard has been updated (see copyright date) and may have had amendments incorporated. This will be indicated in the amendment table on the inside front cover. Cross-references International StandardCorresponding British Standard ISO 3780:1976BS AU 175 Vehicle identification numbers (VIN) Part 2:1979 Specification for world manufacturer identifier (WMI) codes (Identical) Amendments issued since publication Amd. No.Date of issueComments Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Sat Dec 09 01:49:48 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS AU 184:1982 © BSI 02-2000i Contents Page National forewordInside front cover 1Scope1 2Field of application1 3References1 4Definitions1 5General characteristics of the WPMI code1 6Specific characteristics required for the characters in the WPMI code1 7Implementation of WPMI code assignments2 Annex A Examples of WPMI code3 Publications referred toInside back cover Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Sat Dec 09 01:49:48 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI ii blank Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Sat Dec 09 01:49:48 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS AU 184:1982 © BSI 02-20001 1 Scope This International Standard specifies the content and structure of an identifier in order to establish, on a world-wide basis, the identification of the manufacturers of parts for road vehicles; this identifier may serve, at the manufacturers option, as a substitute or an addition for various national or international systems which already exist, such as name and address, trade mark, etc. The purpose of this International Standard is not to prescribe the existence of a marking but to unify its structure when, for whatever reason, it is present. Nor is the purpose to identify each part but merely the manufacturer who has taken the responsibility for it. 2 Field of application This International Standard applies only to manufacturers of parts intended to be used on road vehicles as defined in ISO 3833. 3 References ISO 3780, Road vehicles World manufacturer identifier (WMI) code. ISO 3833, Road vehicles Types Terms and definitions. ISO ., Road vehicles Guide for the implementation of the world manufacturer identifier (WMI) code assignments1). 4 Definitions For the purpose of this International Standard, the following definitions apply: 4.1 parts manufacturer the person, firm or corporation who takes the responsibility for the part or assembly that requires source identification 4.2 world parts manufacturer identifier (WPMI) the code assigned to a parts manufacturer which permits his identification in a univocal manner around the world for a period of minimum 30 years 5 General characteristics of the WPMI code 5.1 The WPMI code shall consists of four alphanumeric characters. Only the following arabic numerals and roman letters shall be used: (the letters I, O and Q shall not be used). 5.2 The assigned WPMI codes will be maintained and checked by the International Agency acting under authorization from ISO: SAE, Society of Automotive Engineers, Inc.; 400 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale Pa. 15096 USA. 5.3 One or more WPMI codes may be assigned to each parts manufacturer by the national organization of that country in which the manufacturer has its headquarters. 5.4 A WPMI code assigned to a parts manufacturer shall not be assigned to another manufacturer for at least 30 years after the last year in which the code was used. 6 Specific characteristics required for the characters in the WPMI code NOTESee examples in the annex. 6.1 First and second characters This block of two characters designates a country. 6.1.1 If one or two blocks of two characters have been assigned to a country by the International Agency, according to ISO 3780, those characters shall be used. 6.1.2 If no block of two characters has been assigned to it, the National Organization shall request it of the International Agency designated according to ISO 3780. 6.2 Third and fourth characters 6.2.1 Case where the parts manufacturer is also a road vehicle manufacturer and owns a WMI code of three characters as defined in 6.4.1 of ISO 3780. In this case, the WPMI code assigned to the parts manufacturer shall be constituted by the three characters of the WMI code and a fourth character which shall be 0. 6.2.2 Case where the parts manufacturer is also a road vehicle manufacturer and owns a WMI code as defined in 6.4.2 of ISO 3780 (manufacturer producing less than 500 vehicles per year). 1) In preparation. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 A B C D E F G H J K L M N P R S T U V W X Y Z Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Sat Dec 09 01:49:48 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS AU 184:1982 2 © BSI 02-2000 In this case, the parts manufacturer shall receive a WPMI code composed as follows: the first two characters shall be those of the WMI code; the 3rd character shall be the numeral 9; the 4th character shall be fixed by the National Organization. 6.2.3 Case where the parts manufacturer is not a road vehicle manufacturer. In this case, the last two characters of the WPMI code shall be assigned by the National Organization, excluding the numeral 9 for the 3rd character and the numeral 0 for the 4th character. 7 Implementation of WPMI code assignments For implementation of WMI code assignments, an ISO guide is under preparation. Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Sat Dec 09 01:49:48 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS AU 184:1982 © BSI 02-20003 Annex A Examples of WPMI code * Alphanumeric character to be distributed by the National Organization. Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Sat Dec 09 01:49:48 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI 4 blank Licensed Copy: London South Bank University, London South Bank University, Sat Dec 09 01:49:48 GMT+00:00 2006, Uncontrolled Copy, (c) BSI BS AU 184:1982 © BSI 02-2000 Publications referred to See national foreword. 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