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19.4 Custody transfer (NTEP)
This section provides information on the BOL number, the custody transfer transaction, tickets and
ticket printing, and general use of the Series 3000 device when World Area is set to NTEP.
19.4.1 BOL number
In custody transfer (NTEP) applications, there is one bill of lading (BOL) number. The BOL number
is used to identify both the custody transfer transaction and the batch. The default BOL start number
is 0, and the BOL number is incremented automatically when the discrete batch is reset. To change or
reset the BOL start number manually, see Section 15.5.1.
Note: The BOL number rolls over to 0 after 99,999,999 batches.
You cannot change the BOL start number while the device is secured. In most cases, the BOL start
number is set during initial configuration and is not changed thereafter. To determine the current BOL
number, check the most recent batch (NTEP) ticket.
19.4.2 Executing a custody transfer (NTEP) transaction
Custody transfer (NTEP) is used with the discrete batch application. To execute a custody transfer
(NTEP) transaction:
1. Reset the batch. Because Reset on Start is disabled, you must reset the batch manually. At this
point, the batch BOL number is incremented, the batch total is reset, and the custody transfer
transaction begins.
2. Run the batch. The discrete batch application will automatically stop flow when the target is
reached, but you may increase the target and resume flow if desired.
3. When the desired quantity has been delivered, as measured by the discrete batch application,
stop flow and end the batch.
4. End the transaction by printing a batch (NTEP) ticket. The custody transfer transaction ends
when the first batch (NTEP) ticket is printed. You can print the ticket manually or
automatically, at the end of a batch. You cannot print the ticket while the batch is stopped.
See the following section for information on ticket printing.
19.4.3 Batch (NTEP) tickets and ticket printing
The batch (NTEP) ticket is very similar to the batch ticket but contains some additional data. The
batch (NTEP) ticket serves as the legal receipt. To print a batch (NTEP) ticket, see Section 15.5.2 for
instructions for both automatic and manual printing, and for printing additional tickets.
Note the following:
• A batch (NTEP) ticket cannot be printed until flow stops.
• If a batch (NTEP) ticket is printed, and the batch target is then increased and the batch is
resumed, the custody transfer data will not change even though the batch data changes. All
additional batch (NTEP) tickets printed during this batch will contain the original custody
transfer data and the “Duplicate receipt” banner.
• For printer type Epson TMU295, an out-of-paper alarm can be generated, depending on the
setting of the Disable Paper Check parameter (see Table 13-3). No other forms of print failure
are detected.