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This part of prEN 16479-1 defines general requirements, performance requirements and conformity test procedures for automated sampling devices (samplers) for water and waste water that: ? sample water and waste water from non-pressurized (i. e. open to atmosphere) channels or vessels; ? sample over extended periods to collect discrete or composite samples based on time or flow proportional sampling; ? are intended to be permanently or temporarily sited. Specific variations of the performance requirements are listed in Annex C for samplers to be used for the collection of samples of final effluent or influent for the purpose of monitoring the performance of waste water treatment works, as required under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). Samplers to be used for other applications do not have to be assessed against the specific variations on the performance requirements listed in Annex C.