EN 12484-5:2002

Irrigation techniques - Automatic turf irrigation systems - Part 5: Testing methods of systems

This European Standard provides a document to test the performance of uniformity of water distribution of an automatic turf irrigation system in order to commission the system.

Bewässerungsverfahren - Automatische Rasenbewässerungssysteme - Teil 5: Prüfung von Anlagen

Diese Europäische Norm gibt eine Anleitung für die Prüfung der gleichmäßigen Wasserverteilung eines automatischen Rasenbewässerungssystems für die Inbetriebnahme des Systems.

Techniques d'irrigation - Installations avec arrosage automatique intégré des espaces verts - Partie 5: Méthodes d'essai des installations

Cette Norme Européenne a pour objet de fournir un document pour vérifier les performances d'uniformité de répartition de l'eau d'une installation avec arrosage automatique intégré des espaces verts pour compléter la réception de l'installation.

Namakalna tehnika – Avtomatski namakalniki za trate – 5. del: Preskusne metode

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 24-Sep-2002
• Withdrawal Date: 30-Mar-2003
• ICS: 65.060.35 - Irrigation and drainage equipment
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 334 - Irrigation techniques
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 334/WG 4 - Automatic turf irrigation systems
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 09-Oct-2024
• Completion Date: 14-Apr-2025
• Ref Project: SIST EN 12484-5:2004 - Irrigation techniques - Automatic turf irrigation systems - Part 5: Testing methods of systems

Relations

• Parent: EN 12484-1:1999 - Irrigation techniques - Automatic turf irrigation systems - Part 1: Definition of the programme of equipment by the owner
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 12484-5:2002 is the CEN standard that defines testing methods for automatic turf irrigation systems. It specifies field procedures and acceptance criteria used at commissioning to verify the uniformity of water distribution and hydraulic performance of automatic sprinkler and localized (emitter) systems. The standard references ISO 7749 test methods and is intended to ensure systems meet the design requirements for effective, water-efficient turf irrigation.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope: Tests to evaluate uniformity of water distribution at commissioning of automatic turf irrigation systems.
• Referenced standards: EN 12484 Parts 1–4 (owner programme, design, control/management, installation/acceptance) and ISO 7749-1/-2 for rotating-sprinkler design and test methods.
• Measurement device accuracy: allowable instrument error - pressure 2%, flow 3%.
• System inlet checks: inlet pressure and total flow must be within ±5% of the project design values.
• Sprinkler pressure requirements:
  • Station pressure adjusted to design pressure and kept within ±4% during tests.
  • Pressure variation between most- and least-pressurized sprinklers on a station ≤ 20%.
• Water distribution uniformity (sprinklers):
  • Tests follow ISO 7749-2 using water collectors arranged in a square grid matched to sprinkler spacing.
  • Collector characteristics: cylindrical top third, identical size/shape, sharp collecting edge; height ≥ twice average collected depth and ≥ 15 cm; opening diameter = 1.5 × height and ≥ 8.5 cm.
  • Grid spacing: dependent on sprinkler radius - >10 m: max 2 m; 5–10 m: max 1 m; <5 m: max 0.5 m.
  • Atmospheric limits: wind measured every 15 min; sensor at 2.0 m (or at projectile height for high-trajectory nozzles). Maximum permissible wind velocity 0.9 m/s.
  • Uniformity quantified by the Christiansen uniformity coefficient (CU) computed from collector volumes.
• Localized irrigation (emitters):
  • Verify inlet pressure per design; measure emitter flow patterns on selected laterals.
  • Uniformity coefficient (CU) for localized systems computed as 100 × (Qmin / Qmean) where Qmin is the average of the four lowest flows and Qmean is the average of 16 flow measurements.
  • Minimum emitter flow measurement: 3 minutes and at least 200 cm³ collected.

Applications and users

• Practical uses: commissioning and acceptance testing, performance verification, troubleshooting hydraulics or coverage issues, verifying contractor installations, optimizing water efficiency on turf areas (sports fields, parks, golf courses, municipal lawns).
• Primary users: irrigation designers, commissioning engineers, landscape contractors, facility managers, sports turf managers, certification bodies and irrigation equipment manufacturers.

Related standards

• EN 12484-1 to EN 12484-4 (programme definition, design templates, control/management, installation/acceptance)
• ISO 7749-1:1995 and ISO 7749-2:1990 (rotating sprinklers design and test methods)

Keywords: EN 12484-5:2002, automatic turf irrigation systems, testing methods, water distribution uniformity, Christiansen uniformity coefficient, sprinkler testing, commissioning, irrigation standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Namakalna tehnika – Avtomatski namakalniki za trate – 5. del: Preskusne metodeBewässerungsverfahren - Automatische Rasenbewässerungssysteme - Teil 5: Prüfung von AnlagenTechniques d'irrigation - Installations avec arrosage automatique intégré des espaces verts - Partie 5: Méthodes d'essai des installationsIrrigation techniques - Automatic turf irrigation systems - Part 5: Testing methods of systems65.060.35Namakalna in drenažna opremaIrrigation and drainage equipmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 12484-5:2002SIST EN 12484-5:2004en01-januar-2004SIST EN 12484-5:2004SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 12484-5September 2002ICS 65.060.35English versionIrrigation techniques - Automatic turf irrigation systems - Part 5:Testing methods of systemsTechniques d'irrigation - Installations avec arrosageautomatique intégré des espaces verts - Partie 5:Méthodes d'essai des installationsBewässerungsverfahren - AutomatischeRasenbewässerungssysteme - Teil 5: PrüfverfahrenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 1 August 2002.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Management Centre or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Management Centre has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece,Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
B-1050 Brussels© 2002 CENAll rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reservedworldwide for CEN national Members.Ref. No. EN 12484-5:2002 ESIST EN 12484-5:2004

together with the relevantunits apply.4 Inspection and testing for commissioning4.1 Hydraulic MeasurementsThe acceptable measurement device error shall be: pressure 2 %, flow 3 %.After the conformity control according to clause 4 of EN 12484-4:2002, carry out the following measurements:4.1.1Measurements at the system inlet¾ Pressure shall be in accordance with the design pressure of the project to within ± 5 %.¾ Total flow shall be equal to the flow according to the design flow of the project to within ± 5 %.4.2 Water distribution uniformity measurementsThe purpose of the water distribution uniformity tests, performed according to ISO 7749-2, is to verify theperformance of the system according to the design of the pr
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