18 13779: 1999 ARNE aT uv W whee ser ex ah 1 aie 2 — ARE (Tee Frere) Indian Standard ac STATIC WATTHOUR METERS, CLASS 1 AND 2 — SPECIFICATION ___ (First Revision ) Ics 91,140.50 ! © nis 1999 BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG NEW DELHI 110002 October 1999 Price Group 10Indian Si wewrvae escor iE TT... standard epectfes stale watthour meters of Mearacy cis | and 2, forthe measurement of alter ssting-curren electical active energy of fequency herange 45 iz to 55 Hz for single-phase and tvee- «ace balanced end unbalanced loads. It applies to cic type tests, routine tests and acceptance tess 1 applies only (o static watthour meters consist ‘of measuring element(s) and register(s) enclosed Wecsher in the meter case. It also applies to operation licator(s) and test outputs). It also applies to P itirace wuriff meters and meters which measure ‘prerey in both directions, Ac does not apply to : i anaaie 2) Watthour meters, where the vollage across :- B_ the connection terminal exceeds 600 V (line to line voltage for meters for polypliase , systems); b) Portable meters and outdoor meters; © Elements enclosed in the meter ase such 35, fb __impulse device, time-switches, remote con tio elenents, maximuny demand indicator a etc, and. ‘Data interfaces to the register of the meters. Ws For rack-mounted meters, the mechanical propec- 5 21e not covered in this standard, @NEFERENCES te Indian Standacds listed in A\ © cessary adjuncts to this standard. PLTERMINOLOGY ) For the purpose of this standard, the following Mcfinitions shall apply. ®1 Generat WALI Watthour Meter (Active Energy Meter) <1 instrument which measures and registers active 4 Wee emthoue oriole tel there, | pp megeng ee p ; "2 Sue Wewoue Never ¥ sratthour meter in which current and vollage act {92% Solid state (electronic) elements to produce an ‘© spot proportional to watthours rs 1813779 : 1999 tandard |. ac STATIC WATTHOUR METERS, ° CLASS | AND 2 — SPECIFICATION : ( First Revision ) 33 Multi-Rate Meter A walthour meter provided with » number of registers, ench operative at specified tine intervals corresponding to different tariffs. 3414 Meter Type Designation used for defining a particular design of meter manufactured by one manufacturer, having a » similar metrological properties; “~ the same principle of operation and uriiform construction of parts determining these properties: and the same ratio of the rated maximum current {0 the basic current 9 ‘The type may have several values of basic current and several values of reference voltage. ‘These meters are designated by the manufacturer by one or nore groups of levers er numbers or of a coin- bination of letters and numbers. Each type has one designation only. NOTE —Mhe ypeitrresenedy Be sanplemele intended {octbetype tests and shore characteris hice ane rence valnge) ae chosen fromthe values propozeBy Ure mane ‘eet. 3.2 Terms Related to Functional Elements, 3.2.1 Measuring Element Part of the meter which produces am eoiput propor tional to the energy. 3.2.2 Output Devices 3.2.2.1 Test ouput ‘A device at which oulput from the measuring element is available for testing of the meter, The ovtput may. be in the forin of pulses ox high resolution scgister, 3.2.2.2 Operation indicator Adovice which gives a visible signal of the operatior. of the meter. The test output may also act 2s operation indicator. 3.2.3 Memory n element which stores digital information ina strue~& 1.13779: 1999 ® € wu. manner for subsequent retrieval whenever addsessed, 3.24 Non-Volatile Memory (NVM) Absence of power ae LOea Neg spine mtn nae ‘et during the life ive of meter ey be consieeed st nom ote meme. bat nano with eternal batey shal not be G“eoieredarna 325 Display e eee A device which visibly displays the contents of _ ‘memory (ies). 7 ¥- 326 Register ‘An clectomechanical or electroni¢ device compris: © ing both memory and display which stoves amt g Sisplays information, A single display may be used ~ thanulliple.electoni¢ memories t6 Torn uTple ty fists, 7 Current Cire The inca connections ofthe meer and pt of he incsuring element trough which Rows the eurent a the: to which the meter is connected. 5 © 28 volage Cire : @ ihe interhal connections of the-meterr part of the ~ nneasuring element and power supply to the meter, supplied frou the voltage of the circuit to which the qrmeleris connected, 5.2.9 Ausiliary Circuit , ~The elements (lamps, contacts, efe) and connections & fan auxiliary device within the meter ease intended vo te connected f0 an external device, for cxample, Weck, reay, imputse counter § 210 Meter Constant Fonstant expressing the relation between the energy ‘istered by the meter and the corresponding pulse unt ofthe test output. This is generally expressed — Cither as pulse count per watthour or pulse count per flo watthour (imprk Wh) or watthoue per pulse Vivimp). This definition isnot applicable for meters Moving nigh resolution registers, 8} Terms Retated to Mech VL lasloor Meter ‘eter which can only be used in areas which have | Litionat protection against environmental influences © | Gahouse, enclosures and “55.2 Outdoor Merer *X ineter which can he wied witht additional protec 2 tion in an exposed outdoor environment, 3.3.3 Meter Base The back ofthe meter by which i is generally fixed and to which are attached the measuring element, the letmvinals or the terminal block, and the cover, [or a flush-mounted meter, the meter base may include the sides ofthe ease, i 3.3.4 Meter Cover | ‘The enclosure on the front of the meter, made either Wholly of transparent material or opaque material Provided with window(s) through which the operae ‘ion indicator (if fitted) and the display can be read, Se 335 Meter Case i ‘This comprises the base and the cover. 3.3.6 Accessible Conducting Part : A conducting part which can be touched bj the standard test finger, when the meter i installed ready for use (see 18 1401). 3.3.7 Protective Earth Terminal The tein contceted to aceessible conducting parts > of a mete, for safety purposes. 33.8 Terminal Block AA support made of insulating material on which al or some of the terminals of the meter are grouped together, 3.3.9 Terminal Cover ‘A cover which covers the meter terminals and generally the ends of the extetnal wires or cables connected to the terminals, Hl 33:10 Clearance ‘The shortest di conductive paris tance measured in air between two BBL Creepage Distance The shortest distance measured over the surface of insulation between two conductive parts. ns Related to Insulations SAL asic Fasutatian The insulation applied to live parts to provide basic protection agsiast cleettie shock NOTE — ttaic insulation doesnot necessarily ince insu Won used exclusively for factional perpote, 3.4.2 Supplementary Insulation Alt independent insulation applied in addition to thelectrie shock in the event of a failure of the basic insulation, 3.43 Double Insulation An insulos supplementary wg both, basic insnlatios: and 3AM Reinforced Insulation A single insulation system applied to live parts, which provides a degree of protection against cleciric shock equivalent to double insulation, OTE — The rn “nsutaton system docs not mpl thet he ingulion mast bene homogenous pice. Iiay comprise several [ayers which ean nt be ested ingly a8 supplementary or basic insalton. 34.5 Insulating Encased Meter ‘A meter with case of insulating material in which pro- tection against electric shock does not rely on basic insolation only, but in which additional safety precautions, such 2s double insulation or reinforced insulation, are provided. There being no provision for protective earthing or reliance upon installation conditions. 43.8 Terms Related to Meter Quantities 381 Basic Current (1,) ‘The value of current in accordance with which the relevant performance of the metenis fixed, 35.2 Rated Mexiinuni Current (Uy) The highest value of ev‘rrent at which the meter Purports to meet the accuracy requirements of this standard, when this current ows continuously in the meter, 353 Reference Voltage The value of voltage in accordance with which the relevant performance of the meer is fixed. 3.5.4 Reference Frequency The value of freque ance with whieh the Felevant performance of the micter is fixed y in ace 385 Clast Index 7 A number which gives the limits of the permissible Percentage error, for all values of current between 0.1 and f,,. for unity power Factor (and in th ease of pofyphasc meters with balanced loads) when the meter is tested under reference conditions (incliding permitted tolerances on the reference values) as defined in this standard, IS 13779: 1999, 38.6 Percentage Error The percentage error is given by the following forinula : ' Energy registered by the Percentage error = Cit = Thue enersy 199 True energy NOTE — Since the uve value exnnat be determined, iis approximated by a value with «sated wncestiny thot con be lwacedto 15 12346 or andard agreed upon betwen manu ter and ver i 4355.7 Repeatability of Ervor i Repeatability of eror is the degree of closeness of agreement between results of successive error for tests cartied out under identical conditions, arising out of factors other than measurement uncertainties. Icis generally measured by standard deviation of suf- ficiently large number of test data, It may allo be measured by dispersion of such data under limited > condition when sufficiently large data Is not available, 36 Terms Related to Influence Quantities 3.6.1 Influence Quantity or Influence Factor “Any quantity, generally external to the meter, which may affect its working performance 6.2 Reference Conditions ‘The appropriate set of influence quantities and per- formance characteristics, with reference values, theit tolerances and reference ranges, with réspect io which the intrinsic eur is specified. 3.6.3 Variation of Error Due to an Influence Quantity’ ~ The difference between"the percentage error of the ‘meter when only one influence quantity assumes suc- 0 Connection dough cunt tstormers) lephase 120 phase 20 NOTE — For long cange aplication rated maximum curens a uvaly higher molplesof basic curets. For example, 400 [peteenl for I-phase direct connected meters, 200 percent for Sepia direc connected or CT operated meets and for Iphase CToyetae cir All parts which are subject to corrosion under normal ‘conditions shall be effectively protected. Any protec- tive costing shati not be liable te damage by ordinary handling nor damage due to exposure \o ait, usod under normal wor NOTE— For meters for special use in comosive atmosphere, _itoal requirements sal be fied in the purchase coma (or example salt natin) 6.2 Meter Case - ‘The meters shal have a ease whielh can be sealed in such a way that the'interal parts of the meter are accessible only after breaking the seal(s). The cover shall not be removable without the use ofa tool The case shall be So constructed and arranged that any non-permanent: deformation cannot preverit the satisfactory operation of the meter. Unless otherwise specified, the meters having a case wholly or partially made of metal, shall be provided With 2 protective earth terminal 6.3 Window ! I the cover is not transparent one or more windows shall be provided for reading the displays and obscr- vation of the operation iudicatoe, if fitted, These indows shail be eovered by toughened transp material which eannot be removed/undamayed without breaking the seal(s). ' Earth Terminal Terminal may be grouped in a terminat block(s) 1993 and 1SO 75-2 :1993 fora temperature of 135°C || IS 13779 : 1999 pth. In order to satisty su when choosing insulating mate ‘requirements, for the terminal ~block(s), adequate testing of materials should be taken into account, The terminal block, the terminal cover (if not of metal) and the ease (if not of metal) shall be of a material Which complies with the requirements of IS 11731 (Part 1) method LULL. Phe holes in the insulation inst \erial which form an extension of the terminal holes shall be sufficient size to accommodate also the insu: lation of the conductors ‘The malerial of which the tezminal block is made shall bbe capable of passing the tests given in ISO 75-1 ‘and a pressure of 1.8 MPa (Method A) ‘The manner of fixing the conductors to the termninals shall ensure adequate and durable contact such that there is no risk of loosening or undue heating, Screw _ Connections transmitting comiact force and sevew fix ings which may be loosened and tightened several times during the life of the meter shall serew inio a ‘metal nut, ‘The current circuit conductors of » meter shall be connected to its curent terminals inside the metet terminal block adopting any of the recommended methods given in Annex B so as to ensure sutisfactory durable and adequate comact surfeces between.the conductors and the terminals. All parts of every terminal shall be such that the risk of corrosion resulting fram coutact with any other tetal part is minimized, - Electrical connections shall be so designed that con- tact pressure is ndt wansmitted through iesolating ‘material of the terminal block. For current circuits, the voltage is considered to be the same as for the related voltage circuit Terminals with iteren potentials which are prouped close together shall be protected again seein shor circuiting, roection maybe obtained by ina] \. lning barriers "Terminale of ove current ele considered to be athe some potenti The terininals, the conductor fixing screws, or the _xemal orinteral conductors shall nat be fable to éome ino contact with tl eovers di The protective wil ter I, any; 8) shall he electrically bonded to the accessible metal parts, b)_ should, if possible, form part of the n base, ler1S 13779: 1999, 6) shoutd preferably be lead adjacent ts ‘ terminal block, 4) shall accommodate a conductor having a ' cross-section at least equivalent tothe mai a ‘current conductors but with a lower limit of 9 |G mam and an wpper limit of 16 mint, and ©) shall be clearly identified by earthing symbol. 4 Rites installation. it shall not be possible to loosen the protective earth terminal without the use of a tool 6.5 Termtnal Covert) * very tertninal Block still be provided with a texan 97> nal cover conforining to 6.5.1 oF 6.5.2. 1 — The terminals, their fixing screws, and the insulated + compartment housing them shall be enclosed by a 6.5.1 Short Terminal Cover ~ wiring with this type of cover may be carried out from the front of the meter board, 2 Extended Terminal Cover___ Us, their fixing screws, stable Tengu, . J abe enclosed by a cover with n provision for sealing — ‘The wiring with this type of cover shall be eartied out from the rear oF the meter board, fixing and sealing in 6.5.1 and 6.5.2 shall be held} The fixing serews used on the terminal cover “3 '¥capiive in the terminal cover, / When the meter is mour‘ed on the aeter board, no access to the terminals shal be possible without break Ying seal(s) ofthe terminal cover. 66 Clearances and Creepagé istances The clearances and creepage distances of the termi- “hal block and those between the terminals and the ) surrounding parts of the metal enclosure shall be not Table 4. fess than the value specific ine etearanee between the terminal cove, if mle ot ‘metal, an the upper surface of the setews when Screwed down to the maximum applicable conductor V7 * shall be wot Tess than the relevant values indi- in Table 4 ‘The requirements of the impulse voltage test shall alsp J ve met (See 12.7.6.2).P14 967 Insulating Encased Meter \ imeter Npving a durable and substantially contin cous enclosure made wholly of fnswlating materi Table 4 Clearances and Creepage Distances (Clause 6.6) Voltage Phaseto Fark Milaimam Minimo rived from Rated Clesrancey—Cerepage ‘System Vollages (mm) Distance ) (oun) o @ o Rorexecaing 30 oF 2 os 14 1s 16 2 eee mea Notexceeding 600", 33 63 ig the terminal cover, which envelops all metal parts with the exception of small pars, for example, same-plate screws, suspensions and rivets. If such sinall parts ace accessible by the standard test finger (ee IS 1401) from outside the case, then they shall be additionally isolated from five parts by supplemen- tary insulation against failure of basic insulation of -%, loosening of live parts. The insulating properties of lacquer, enamel, ordinary paper, cotton, oxide film. al parts, adhesive film and sealing compound, of similar unsure materials, shall not be regarded as sufficient for supplementary insulation. For the temninal block and the terminal cover of such ‘a meter, reinforced insulation is sufficient 6.8 Rests eto Heat and Fire The terminal block, the terminal cover and the meter case shall ensure reasonable safety against spread of fire. They should not be ignited by thermic overload of live parts in contact with them. To comply there- wih it rust fulfil the tests as specified in 42.9,P-13 6.9 Protection Against Penétration of Dust and Water ‘The meter shall conform to the degree of protection as given below : IP 51, but without suction in the meter. 6.10 Display of Measured Values “Ue jnfounation can be shown either with an electeas __Mochanical register or-an electronic display. In case “of an electronic display the corresponding non- volatite memory shall have a minimum retention time of 5 years [NOTE —Longer retention ine of he en volatile memory should bethe subject of purchase conuact, In the case of multiple valves presented by a single Gisplay it must be possible to display the contents of all relevant memories, When displaying the mnemiory, identifieation-of each tariff/parameter shall be availahle‘The current tariff shall be indicated, When the meter is not energised; the electronic display need not be visible. ‘The principal unit for the measured values shall be kilo watthour (kWh) or the mega watthour (MWh), ‘The register shall be able to record and display stat- ing from zero, for a minimum of 1500 hy the energy corresponding to rated maximum eurreit a reference voltage ond unity power-factor. Register shoutd not rollover in between this duration, [NOTE — Volucs higher than 1500 should be the subject of puechasecenact, 6.11 Output Device ‘The meter shall have & test output accessible from the front and be capable of being monitored with suitable testing equipment, The operation indicator, if fitted, must be visible from the front. Since the sequence of test output pulses may uot be. wous, the mamufaeturee shall state the mbt of pulse counts necessary « ensure nt accuracy at least /1Oth ofthe specified error limits at various points and consistent with desired resolution. ie ‘The resolution of the test output in the form of pulses: ‘or high resolution register, whether accessible on the tnster through external display, shall be sufficient to conduct satisfactorily accuracy test at the lowest lood in less than 5 minutes and starting current test in less than 10 minutes 7.1 Name Plate Every meter shall bear the following information applicable : | 8) Manufacturer's name or trade-mark and if ‘required, the place of manufacture, Designation of type (see 3.4.4) and, if required, space for approval mark ©) The number of phases and the number of wites for which the meter is suitable (for example, single-phase 2-wire, three-phase “Sewvite,Uiree-phase 4-wice), These iar may be replaced by the graphical symbols (as per 1S 12032'series). _+ 4) ‘The serial number and year of manufacture. Ifthe serialnumber is marked o1 a plate fixed to the edver, the auber is hed also on the meter base. ©) The reference voliage in one of the . following forms : jae 513779: 1999 1 ‘The number of elements if more than one, ‘and the voltage at the meter terminals of the voltage circuits) “~The nominal voltage of the system or the secondary voltage of the instrument transformer to which the meter is intended to be connected — Examples of voltage markings are shown in Table 5, ' 1) Principal unit in whieh the meter reads, for example, kWh, 2) The rated secondary current of the (rans former(s) to which the meter should be connected for example, thus: 15 A: the basic current and the rated maximum current of the meter may be,included in the pang Examples of current markings ate shown in Table 6, pitas Table § Voltage Markings {Clause 7.1 (e)} ‘Type et Meter Method of Marking @ Vatinge fetwees Tine sd neue 2% Volage biween lines Dophase Ae 3 Votoge between Sephase, Sie ‘Tnble 6 Current Markings (Clause 7.1(¢)] Type ot Ree Bicthod af Example Macki EEEEEEEEEEEE eee @ o T: phase. whole caren Base coment and 10200 BIOA. 20 tated. aximum ‘current Ie phase transformer Bisiecurtent «VA operated. 141A. faa LBA fe : Ieplne, whotecunent — Basiccurent 50. BS0A, fag OA 3ophise,vansformer Basiceunent «SA ‘erated, 1 5A tae 6A i) The seference frequency in I. J) The meter constant, lor example, in the form; 2X Wimp or X imp/kWh, kK). The class index of the meter. ni) The reference temperature if different ‘from 2 nh) The sign of double square for insulating encased meters. Information under (a), (b) and (c) may be marked on ‘an external plate permanently attached to the meter cover.1s 13779: 1999 ‘The information under (4) t0 (k) shall be marked on “The marking shall be indelible, distinct and readable from outside the mete. If the meter registers energy through instrument transformer(s), which are accounted in the meter constant, the transformation ratio(s) shall be marked. Standard symbols may also-be used (see IS 12032 series) 71 ae Static walthour meters can also be marked with BIS Standard Mark (if certified by BIS), 7.2 Connection Diagrams and Terminal Marking very meter shall be indelibly marked with a diagram cof connections. For polyphase meters, this diagram shall also show the phase sequence for whict the meter is imtended. It is permissible to indicate the connec~ tion diagram by an identification figure in accordance with relevant. standards If the meter terminals are marked, this marking shall appear on the diayeam. 7 8 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS “Temperature range of the meter shall be as indicated in Table 7. ‘Table 7 Temperature Range name plate preferably placed within.the meter" 9 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS: 9.1 Power Consumption — 1 Power Consumption in Voltage Circuit ‘The active and apparent power consumption in each voltage circuit of a meter at reference voltage refer- cence temperature and refercace frequency shall not ‘exceed the values shown in Table 9. Table 9 Power tion In Vottage Cire Tncluding the Power Supply ‘Tietere Gas ofhiees and? Single phase and polyphace(perphase) 1 Wand VA NoTes 1 The above fipuce ate mean values. Switching power supplies ‘with peak values in excess ofthese ate pected but stention shouldbe paid othe rating of ssocated vole warsfoss. 2 Incase additions Features ike emote meeting prepayment metering et at ult ino the meter then a0ioal loss may Be agreed between supplier and purchaser 9.1.2 Paver Consumption ix Current Circuit ‘The apparent power taken by each current circuit at basic current, reference frequency and reference temperature shall aot execed the value shown in Table 10, ‘Table 10 Apparent Power Consumption in + Current Circuit Nieverstor Caw at eters Toes —_—~s ares are i 7 Uitenehecrapind — vcu se Dreteonci Sngh pve and [SUVA 494A a cesarean cea NOTEFerpadptewomoderinpenarrreteanne Semen iweth crass vans AVA 2504 Delecotegonpremtercermentcocndpactrt fe 8.2 Relative Mum ty ‘The meter shall meet the relative humidity require- ments of Table 8. For combined temperature and hhumidiy test, see 12.63. Table 8 Relative Humidity Tamale Saal Fer 30 days, these days being fa spread io 4 natural mannet the year i Occasionally on oir days ive ‘The timits of relative humidity as a function of ambi: ent temperature are shown in Annex C. “The graph may'be modified in fine with metrological conditions prevalent in the place of use 9.2 Infty 9.2.1 Vollage Range Voltage range shall be as given in Table 11. Fable LL Voltage Range ‘Specified opera ing ange 080101 Veet Linierange of opesion| 610112 Vel notes 1 or the ponte eae to vhage vation (re Tae FV Extended operating ranges willbe the subject prehas com 2 Yoliage Dips and buterruptions Voltag change in the registee of more than 0,01 kWh and the dips and interruptions shall wot produce alest output shall not produce a signal equivalent 10 rmvore than 0.01 kWh, These values are based on the rated current of SA and 100 V of the meter. For other voltage und current ratings the value 0.01 kWh has to be converted accordingly. When the voltage is restored, thé meter shall not have suffered degradation of its ‘metrological characteristics, —Further;afier this test the date rom the memory should —amblent-temperature-at-45°C,——— he Host For testing, see 12.7.2. 9.2.3 Share-Time Over Current Shorttine over eurrent shall not damage the meter. ‘The meter shall perform correctly, when back t0 its initial working conditions and the variation of error shall nol exceed the values shown in Table 12.2.4. 8) Meter for direct connection ‘The meter shall be able to carry a short time overcurrent of 30/4, for ne half-cycle at rated frequency. by Afeter for connection through current trans- former ‘The meter shall be able to carry for 0.5 s a cur- tent {0 20 times the maximumeurrent, + Table 12 Variations Due to Short-Time Over Currents (Clause 9.2.3) Matsrsfor Wale ot “Power (initeot Current Factor Variation reeniage Error y for hieers ef Clas. Directconnection geen (gee Connection trough fp FOS LO eunen sooner For testing, sce 12.7.3. 9.3 Influence of Self-Heating, ‘The variation in percentage error due to self-heating, shall not exceed the values given in Table 13. Table 13. Variation in Percentage Error Due to Self-Heating | 1S 13779: 1999, 9.4 Influence of Heati Under ingul rlversely affect the operation of the meter. The tem= perature rise at any point of the external surface of Uke meter shall not exceed by more than 20 K with an. For testing, see 12.7.5. } 9.5 Insulation The meer snd its incorporated auxiliary devices if any, shall be such tha they retain adequate dielectric qualities under normal conditions of use, taking into account of the atmospheric influences and different voltages 9 which they ate subjected under normal contitions of use. ‘The moter shall withstand the impulse vollage test and the a¢ voltage test as specified In 12.7, 9.61 ly to Earth Fault | This test applies to three-phase four. vite meters During atest under a simulated earth fault condition in fone of the three Hines, all voltages are increased to 1.1 times the nominal voltages during 4 hh. The neu- ial of the meter under test is disconnected. from the ground terminal of the meter test equipment (MTF) and is connected to the MTE’s line at which the ‘earth fay has to be simulated (see Annex teal tern In this way the two voltage terminats of the meter under fest which are not affected by the earth fault até conceted to 1.9 tintes the nominal phase voltages. During this test the current circuits are set to 50 per- cent of the rated J, power factor 1 and symmetrical Toad. After the test, the meter shall show no damage and shall operate correctly. ‘The change of error measured when the meter is back at nominal working temperature shall not exceed the limits give in Table 14. P-4 For testing, see 12.8, ‘Table 14 Change of Error Due to Earth Fault Yaweot Fewer Ent of Varinton cee acter Percentage Reroe fo Valucat Powe Tile of Variston in cena eters of Cass Corrent Factor Percentage Error for Meters of Gast icaeeea aes oo ‘naan ' ie 7 a or “4 Intax___ 05 beeing toi ts — a ‘e For testing, see 12.7.4: - » , e 5 E » wre y U r ’ r ’ » 15 13779 : 1999 10ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC) 10.1 Immunity (6 Electromagnette Disturbance ‘The meter shall be designed in such a way that cond ucted or radiated electromagnetic disturbance as well as electrostatic discharge do not damage nor substan- tially Influence meter, NOTE— The disturbances tobe considered are = Fasttranslent burst, For testing, see 12.9. 10.2 Radio Interference Suppression ‘The meter shall not generate conducted or radiated noise which could interfere with other equipment. For testing, see 12.9.5. 11 ACCURACY REQUIREMENTS: UL Llgpits of Feror Due to Variation of the Current ‘When the meter is under the reference conuitions given in 12.10.1 the percentage error shall uot exceed the limits for the relovant accuracy class given jn Tables 15 and 16. If the meter Is designed fcr the measurement of ‘energy fit both directions, the values in Tables 15 and 16 shall apply for each ditection, ‘The difference between the percentage error when the meter is carrying a single-phase load at basic current and unity power factor and the percentage error when the meter is carrying balance polyphase fond at basie current and unity power factor, shall not exceed 1.5 and 2.5 for meters of classes I-and 2 respectively. = Whew ening for compliance wit Tate Tee teat ‘iret sal be plied eck lement sequence 11.2 Limits of Error Due to Other Influence Quan- filles (Voltage-Variation, Frequency Variation, Phase-Sequence, Wave Form, Voltoge-Unbalance) Limits of variation in percentage rror due to the change of influence quantities with respect to reference condi tions, as given in 12.10.t, shall not exceed the limits for the relevant accuracy class given in Table 17, n3 ‘Yuck its of Error Due to Ambient Tempernture " ’ ‘The mean temperature coefficient shall not exceed the fimits given in Table 18° ‘Table 15 Percentage Error Limits (Single-Phase Meters and Polyphase Meters with Balanced Loauls) {Clause Tht) oe Value of Current For dine Tor Power Fatioe Percentage Error Lis for Netereut conc | tester arectctaaeaeae rw e © 6 DosR ewe ON DORI, Tg 005 315 35 on veh soy. — OT SAE hia COS Eh ease — 210 20 osteo? 008155), <0 fy Os tang as sas ‘eStys0? ty aero eee ee of oa 415 as 024s Shan 01 Shy Stata Os tegsing 210 220 eee meats 08 Heading +10 - When spel qv bythe When speci egeted 025 a BE fy = wert tye user M05 issing ers ees fom 02 isto from Ol fy hy — Table 16 Percentage Error Limits (Polyphase Meters Carrying a Single-Phast Load, but with Balanced Polyphase Voltages Applied to Voliage Circuits) « (Clause 11.1) Value ot G THis Factor Fveratage Eevee Lins for st itelevont| Nisteceot Clase Forest For Hlomnent sseseeseczes connected sensfonnet ancien operated meters o o o « ceases Sh Shin OSI S Ihtan ’ 320 230 02mSh £ hatin OMS Shin 85 prion ato 20 0IS 13779 : 1999 fs The peak of iedharmonc in the fit measurement ofthe peaks rahe vokgec ‘ula be ensued in pale and he crtent circuit series 2 Applicable for stiveceeety meter onl. {4 The polypise cer shall measure tad ester wit ‘esaion in percentage erro Hints shown in Table 17 fone oF Uhetwo phases ofthe 3 pha network eredetdrupted, provided the efereneephace availabe hat is phase or3-hase3-wire tnetert and weueal for 3-phase 4-wire mdr. However the operation of the meter shall ot be affegted by such removal of Feterence phase 5 Ts est doc not apply to wansfomer operated meters, The testeoniions ae specifedia AnaexD. Table 17 Influence Quaniities stale = cananare (Clauses 92.1 and 11.2) 6 He test onions at speed in 2. hates We ot Pome cht 1 Amapedia of nena ong mi ued by . ica Ganrent_Feclor Yarnton In —— Seen th sme egueney as tht of he aig epi @atanced atone fhemeter mand he most unfovoube conden pote Unles on td diction shal oo eute variation ihe ercenageerarat tiers ee ihemeereneetng te vac shows in Table, Tete eo site a Sone spied nI2. AL TP Heenan weed. eee vy 9Suchen acuta anload inte metro renegade 7 ko 9 4 6 rmitently. for example, the elecromogeet of malate regi W) Vologevaision ‘0 2S 1Opewent es “OL Is Geetoe tesing “The determination ofthe mean temperature cvefficient |i) Prequency ty i 7 hist for a given temperature shall be made over a 30°C sagan 13 pehypeatine ange 4586 ahove and. 1$8C. below that-— iy. Waveform: 10 tp Hae 08 teniperature, the temperature shall not exceed the escent of i specified operating temperature range. foe Gre Not 2) eer ec sr and Running with No-Load a : For these tests, the conditions and the values of the vw) Nalopemislnce === 20, 40 influence quantities shall be as stated in 12.10.1 Geetise except lor any changes specifies below, i) deconponcatinae Shu Es 38 60 td 11.1 Initial Start-up of the Meter Nove 3) 7 : a Wid Contos 1 20 30 [ ‘The meter shalt be fully functionat within 5s after the momrete idenion rated voltage is applied 40 meter terminals (eee None 6) inning with No-Load ‘ ii) Magoesic induction fy, 1 aot eam) 2 Running with No-Load . beshste-peshi fen the vol applied with no current Mowing, Os mit Geet 7) one mn messes. eee gas To inthceuntet circuit, the test output ofthe meter sll fei Grete 8) not produce more tha ene output pulse count 2) Ozerionof aos 1 Os accessories 7 For testing, sce 12.13. a) Geeta) ae tees te 18 Temperature Cotten 4g. Foxthewolage anges fom 20 percent io 10 percent and +10, (Clause 11.3) een t0-+ 2 Goainperenigeemor Value of Current Power Fiske Temperature Tie dies tines the ales given Table 17. Facer Coefleal fr Meter of Below 08 We rd upc Weft sid Ts ae Give ines ‘las eval given in Ble —> Below 1 Ve he error ofthe meter eay vary beeen $10 per ' “ o 6 « ee ere nay Fomor hii eos or 2 The disonion factor fe og shal bees tan percent “The variation in percentage error shall be measured under two pe ae 05 lagging at oss 11,5 Starting Curreat ‘The meter shall start and continue to register at the current shown in Table 19. P= 11.6 Meter Constant Relation between the test output ond the indication in the display shall comply with the marking on the name plate Cis preferable that the connection to the ausitiary device isfare marked to indicate the correct method of counection, if these connections are made by means1S 13779 + 1999 of plugs and sockets, thesé connections should be “Table 20 Schedule of Type Tests inceversibe, (Clauses 122, 12.2.2 and 12.2.3) Table 19 Starting Currents --—— : Ta Case Reterenee (Clouse 11.5) Weer br Tower Chass of We pe Lineal 7 7 pea 12763 A R ‘ 5 fondo = fires AR ementrgs of basic 22 everpretation of test reste i216 ‘current I, A223 Test of meter constant as A ALT Repeatability of Error Test 3.4 Testof powerconsumptiontest 127A. Repeatability of ervor at-10.peccent 1, and-UPE load —3.3.—tex ofinfeencesontme A273 ag tha ot ected 0 for clas Land UD forcass as seamen measuced by the dispersion method (see 12.17) 34 Testo influence of self heating Waa " U by the dispe 6 Li 3.5 Test of influence of heating 127s a 38 Tetctineacetametiywea 1 124 Fest Conditions tere eee ta All tet are eared out under reference conditions 4 Raia ineemcemeusranent 1295 ~ 122 Classification of Tests 44. Totti cease The sell ad eecommended sequence stall bas gM ae gen in Table 20, bi yeh In case of modifications to the mdter made after the $5 See ee euesest type test and affecting only partof the meter, it willbe @ ‘Testor tecancel Regleeente, sufficient to pecforn limited tests on the characteris- 64 Vibratonten ties shat may be affected by the modification, 62 Sheckiew 122.1 Niner of Samples and Criteria for Conformity 64 _Proteeion gsi yenuation of dn + Type tests shall be applied to thee test specimens:, 65. Teweteintneioheatend fie 124 in the event of one specimen failing to comply in any! respect, further three spécimens shall be taken all = SE Shich stall comply wi he eqenent af the ee eae the packing 12.2.2 Schedule of Acceptance Tests + Halt-sine pulse °A’ in: Table 20, — Peak acceleration : 40 (400 mis!) — Duration of the pulse : 18 ms ‘Ax Acceptance Tat += Routine Test = Required tests are marked wi 12.2.2.1 Recommended sampling plan and criteria for acceptance — Number of shock : two in both direction of 7 alana three mutual perpendicular axes (Total of 12 A recommentied sampling plan and the criteria tor shocks) deceptance ofthe for are givea in Annes Ht After the test, the teeter shall show ny damage or 1223 Schedule of Rowine Tests 7 change af information. After the test, variation in i ° Sine al percentage crtor shall wot execed the $0 percent Royuied texts ane marked with "Rin Tae 2 Ce al ted gga ‘Test of Mechanical Requirements | coso= I) 12.3.1 Shock Test i 12.3.2 Vibrovion Test as per 18 9000 (Par 8) The test shall be carried out as per 1S 90U0 (Part 77, The test shall be carried ou : Penn the Fla Ea wot dander the ellos ei 2operation condition without the — Frequency range : 10 - 150-10 Hz. — Transition frequency : 60 Hz, — {< 60 He constant ainplitude of movernent 0.15 mm — > 60 Hz constant acceleration 2 g (1g =9.8 wis!) — Sinele point controt — — Number of sweep cycles per axis : 40 NOTE 10swecpeyeles©75 min After the teat the meter shall show no damage oF range of the information. After the test variat percentage ertar of the meter error shall not exceed 50 pervent of class index at 0.05 f,, basic current and rmaximuns current (at cos 6 = 1). 12.33 Spring Hammer Test ‘The mechanical strength of the meter case shall be tested with a spring hammer (IEC 60068-2-75 (1997) iconmental testing — Part 2-75: Tests — Test Et: Hameser test), “The weier shall Ge mounted tn 1s normal working position and the spring Raninner shall act on the outer surfaces of the meter cover 4uciu and on the terminal cover with a kin 0.22 Nm + 0.05 Nm 1 sustain damage which could affect tie function of the,meter and it is not possible to touch live parts. Slight damage which doesn’t iimpaic the protection against indirect contact or the penetration of éolid objects. dust and water is acceptable. 124 Test of Resistance to Heat and Fire ‘The test shall be carried out according to 1S 11 (Part 2/Sec 1), with the following temperatltes: — Terminal block : 960°C = 15°C —Terminal cover aud meter case : 650°C # 10°C — Duration of application : 30.5 1 5. The contact with the glow-wire may occur at any ran- jinal block is integeal with al fo carry out the test only ation of Dust 12,5 Test of Protection Ajatast Pen and Water ‘The test shall be carried out according, to 1S. 12063 under the following conditions: pe eeeateree a) Protection against penetration of dust — Méter in non-operating condition and ‘mounted on an artificial wall * — Thc test should be conducted with sam- 13 3779 : 1999" ple lengths of cable (exposed ends sealed) of the types specified by the manufac. turer in place. First characteristic digit : 5 (IP 5X). ‘Any ingress of dust only be in a quantity not impai ing the operation of the meter, and not impairing its dielectric strength (insulating strength). For testing, see 12.7.6.4 1b) Protection against penetration of water” — Meter in non-operating con Second characteristic digit : 1 (IP X 1) sexs of water miust only be In a quantity not 1g the operation of the meter, and not impair= ing its dielectric strength (insulating stcength). For testing, see 2.7.64. 12,6 Test for Cllmatte Influences | ‘After each of the climatic tests, the. meter shall show to damage or change of the information These tert should not affect the functioning of the meters 12.6.1 Dry Hear Test ‘Tue test shall be carried out according to relevant section of I$ 9000 (Part 3/Sec 1 10 5). Under the — Meter in non-operating condition Temperature : + 70 + 2°C = Doration of the test: 72h 12.6.2 Cold Test ‘The test shall be carried out according to relevant section of 1S 9000 (Part 2/Sec 1 to 4) under the following conditions: “= Meter in non-operating condition Temperature : -25 # 2°C — Duration of the test: 72 hours 126.3 Damp Heat Cycle Test ‘ “The test shall be eatried out according to relevant see- tion of IS 9000 (Part S/See I and 2) under the follow- ing conditions: Meter in operating condition — Voltage and auxiliary circuits energised wi reference voltage — Without any current in the current circuits — Upper temperature 40°C # 2°C ~~ No special precautions shalt be taken regard ing the removal of surface moisture — Duration of test : 6 cycles 24 hours after the end of this test the meter shall be. submitted to the following tests15 13779 : 1999 8) An insulation test according to 12.7.6.4: and atreference voltage for at least 2h, meters with- b) A functional test. The meter shall show no ‘out any current inthe current cizeuis, the rated damage or change of information, maximum current shall be applied to the cur- tent circuits, The meter error shail be measured unity power factor immediately after the cur- rents applied and then at intervals short enough to allow a correct drawing to be made of the ‘curve of error variation as & function of time. ‘The damp heat test also serves as a corrosion test The résul red visually, No. (race of corros likely to affect the funetional properties of the meter shall be apparent 12.47 Test of Elecrleal Requirements “The test shall be carried out for at east ha 12.14 Test of Power Consumption in any event unt the variation of ertor ding 20 min does not exceed 0.1 percent or the mea- pie ee a suraton le the valine, ote cae surement uncertainties whichever is greater, ciccuit shall be determined at reference values of the influencing quantities given in 12.10.1 by any suit- ‘The same test shall be carried out than at 0.5 able method. The overall accuracy shall be better than, (lagging) power factor. $ percent, The variation of error, measured as specified, 12.72 Test of Influence of Supply Volioge shall not exceed the values given in Table 13. The test shall be ca s conditions: d out under the following 42 5 Test of Influence'of Heating With each current circuit of the meter carrying tated “~ maximum current and with each valtege circuits (and ° with those auxiliary, voltage circuits which are energised fpr periods of longer-duration.than.their-— = Meter in operating co — Voltage and ausil reference voltage jon cuits energised with — Without any current in the currentcircuits ~~ thermal time constants) carrying 1.2 times the refer- a) Voltage interruptions of Vref = 100 percent ence voltage, the temperature rise of the external sur- += Interruption time : 1s face shall not exceed by more than 20 K, with the ambient temperature between 25°C 0 45° — Number of interruptions — Restoring time between interruptions > pyring the test the duration of which shall be 2h, 50s * the meter shall be not exposed to draught or direct (Sce also Annex EB) solar radiation b) Voltage iatercuption’of Vref = 100 percent Afieg the test, the meter shall show no damage and — Interruption time :20'ms hall comply with the dielectric tests of 12,7.6.4 Number of interuptions : 1 12.16 Test of Insulation Properties x9 Annex E.) : ores | 12.26.1 General test conditions ©) Voltage dips of Vref = 50 percent | — Dip time : 1 in The test shall be carried out only on a complete meter — Number of dips 1 with its cover (except when indicated hereafter) and lerminal cover, the terminal screws being screwed (See also Annex E.) For requirement, see 9.2.2. 127.3 Test of Int down to'maximum applicable conductor fited in the terminals. Test procedure shall be in accordance with nce of Short-time Overcurrems —4§ 2071 (Part 1) ‘The test circuit shall be practically nou-inductive, The impulse voltage tests siatl be carted out frst and Atier the appliention of the shoretinte overcurrent with {K€ a6 high voltage tests afterwards the voltage miaintsined at the terminals, tue meter shall During type tests, the dielectric property tests are con. be allowed to return to the initial temperature with sidered to be valid only for the tenninal arrangement terminal arrangement differ, all the dictectric prop- the voltage circui(s) energised (about 1). of the meter which has undergone the tesis, When the : erty tests shall be cartied out for each arrangement, For requirement, sce 9.2.3. : 12.7.4 Test of Influence of Self-Heating i eee For the propose of these ‘tests, the ‘earth’ has the nic test shall be earried out as follows following meaning: is meds of acta, the fa) Wher the metetes 4 eo:uth is the ease itself placed on a flat con- acting surfsce When the meter case or only a part of itis le of ng material, the earth is a conductive foil wrapped around the meter, touching all accessible conductive pacts aud connected 0 the ing surface oF which the meter base is placed. Where the terminal cover makes it possible, the conduc five foil ehall approach the terminal and holes for the conductors within a distance of. ‘not more than 2 cm. » During the impulse-and the_ac_voltage tests, the cits cuss which ace not under test are connected to the arth as indicated hereafier. A Mashover (capacitance discharge) is not necessarily a criterion of failure as this may occurs in a position that does not damage and the manufacturer shall decide, whether oF not to eliminate the cause, provided other criteria of accep: tance are met, In di sb. all the tern means the whole set of the terminals of th circuits, voltage circuits and, if any, auxiliary having a reference voltage over 40 V. Fause, the express “These shall be, mage fs nornaieondaions of wse During the test, the quality of the insulation shall not Be iiipaited By dust or abnor humiaity————— Unless otherwise speifie, the normal conditions for insulation test are: — ambient temperaine 20°C 1 35°C = relative husty 45 percent t0 95 percent = atmospiérie pressure U6 to 106 kPa (860 mbar to 1.060 mbar) 12.1.6. Impulse vohge tei The impulse of SKY is applied ten times with one polarity and then repeated with the other potarty. The minimum time between the impulses shall be 3. The waveform and the generator characteristics shalt be in accordance with IEC 61000-4-5 (1995-03) ‘Elec- tromagnetic compatability (EMC) — Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques — Section 5 Surge im- rmonity test 4) Impulse voliage tests for circuits and between the circuits ‘The test shall be viele independently on eack cteuit (or assembly of circuits) which are insu lated from the other circuits ofthe meter in nor ‘nal use, The terminals of the citi not subjected to impulse voltages nected to earth, Thus, when in normal use the voltage and the 15 18 13779 : 1999 current circuits ofa measuring elements are con- rnceted together, the test shall be made on the ‘whole, The ther end ofthe voltage circuit shall ow eath and impulse voltage shall d between the terminal of the current circuit and earth, When sevetal voltage eireuits neler have a conution poi, this poiat shall, bbe connected to earth and the impulse voltage successively applied between each of the free ends of the counections (or the current circuit connected to it) and earth, When in noninal use, the voltage and the cur- ~~ iGitcifcuits of the samme ineasiting clement ate separated and appropriately insulated (for ex- ample, each circuit connected to measuring transformer) the test shall be made separately fon each circuit. Daring the test of @ current circuit, the termi- nals ofthe other circuits shall be connected to ccrth and the impulse voltage shell be applied between one of the and cath. During the test of a vollage cit cuit, the eeminals of the other circuits and one of the terminals ofthe voltage circuit under est shall be connected to earth andthe impulse vol age shall be applied between the other tereninal at ie Vollage GiFeUH and Earth The auxitiary citeuits imended to be connected either dirceily 10 the mains or to the same volt- age transformers as the meter circuits and with reference voltage over 40 V shall be subjected to the impulse voltage test in the samme concdli- tions as those already given for voltage circuits I not be tested. b) Impulse voliage test of electric circuits rela five 0 carih All the terminals of the electric circuits of the meter, including those of the auxiliary circuits with a reference voltage over 40 Y, shall be con- nected together. The auxiliary circuits with a reference voltage below or equal to 40 V shall be connected to orth ‘The impulse'voltage shall be applied between all the electic éircuits and earth 12.7.6.3 ac Volioge test The ac voltage test shall be envied out in accordance with Table 21 for type test and acceptance test of new meters. For any subsequent test, the voltage applied shall be 80 peccent of the test voltage indieated in Table 21#1819779 ri999 o ‘Table 24 ae Voltage Tests ‘Table 22 Insulation Resistance ‘Test . (Clouse 12.763) (Glue 12164) 9g aN araiTaRTE Ta — rare — on ioe uae a Det to a athadinm mare __ ° : stein cover inpce BERTIE Wace oe sos ad ST e 2 Derwent eda e cnet te cnc td wage eee and sang ine a we se bs wel ete airy ei dik cero whee reer tage ciom tones elope 6 iriner 10, crnrd peer, 10'Vs conc per, ts i. ecard tn > ee ieee ami nel ) ewcarceee nt iendse sofia * enced erates st Seromecediogernsene & a NOTE — Wheteiwo.armore voliage cris are ere joined Cg tiont te tr tang eae Meena ee ae Fortin, _ pene — ‘ 1) Between thon uns alte cnet” 12.9 Test for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) tems > patibility and voiage ruts 26 well an the susliarycirvite whose reference vokage i is over 40V. conneced togetier, tnd, on the other had, earth ee Nol 1 b) visual inapectin fr compliance with te conditions of 62 ay fteme) connected fopether and. on the cher tam conductive pans cutie the meter ene tate accesible with the test get ‘connected ogetber (ee Note 2) tc (0) of Par Bis to be cartied ot, with the case losed, he eover and etsina cover in place. 2-The test in item (eof Pat i wat neces AN) leaves ve cvite—— eee See Ee EE s The test voltage shall be substantially sinusoidal, ‘vine a frequency between 45 Hz and $5 Hx, and applied for one minute, The power source shall be ‘capable of supplying at least 500 VA. During the test no Mashover, disruptive discharge, B ovctute shall occur. Dering the tests relative to earth the auxiiary circuits vith reference voltage equal to or below 40 V shall be 1B -onnected to earth, 7.64 Insulation resistance test =e insolation cesistance tet shall be Earied out in Paceoidance with Table 22. The voltoge stall be Dplied fora minimum of one minute or more for the ® ter of the in ulation ester to have cone pr Test of Immunity to Earth Fault J shall be verified thatthe earth Fault requirements 4s, Sed under 9.6 ace satisfied. For te: em v —{IS9S-OTY “EteeTiamaelie comps and Electromagnetic Interference (EMD) 12.9.1 General Test Conditions For all these tests, the meter shall be in its normal Working position with the cover and terminal eavee in place. AN parts intended to be earthed shall be earthed. ‘After these tests, the meter shall show no damage or change of inforufation, 12.92 Test for Imnunity 10 Electrostatic Discharge (ESv) ‘The test shall earvicd out necoudi Part Testing and measurement techniques — See- tion 2: Electrostatic discharge immunity tes’. Under the following conditions — Contact Discharge — Test Voltage + ak — Test severity level 4 — Number of discharges + 10 — Voltage aid nirsitiary circuits energised with reference voltage Without a in the current circuits and ,the currtnt terminal should be open The application of the electrostatic discharge shall ot produce a change in the register of. more than 0.01 kWh and the test output shall not produce a signal equivalent to more than 0.01 kWh. These values a a of 5A. and 100 V of the meer. For other voltage and ewrrent ratings the value 0.01 kWh has to be converted accordingly, based on th tated en 12.9.3 Test for hnnunity 10 Electromagnetic HF Fields The tex stall he eas ieel out accorting to IEC 6100043 (1995-03) “Electromagnetic compatability (EMC) — Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques —Section 3: Radiated, radio-Frequency electra fick! inviwnity test” under the following conditions: Voltage and susiliay circuits energised with reference voltage . Frequency band: 80 MiLz (0 1 000 Mitz ‘Test field stcengih : 10 Vin ‘Tesi severity level: 4 Without any current in the (ransforn a the current should be open circuit ‘The ayptication of the HE field shall not pro- duce a change in the register of more that 0.01 kWh and the test output shall not pro- duce 2 signal equivalent to more than (0.01 kWh, These values are based on the rated cent of SA and 100 V of the meter. For the other volixge and current ratings te value 0.01 kWh has to be converted accordingly With basic current f, and power factor equal {o unity, at sensitive frequencies or frequen cies of dominant interest, the variation fof error shall be within the f Table 17. » 12.9.4 Fast Transient Burst Test ‘he test shall be caved out aceubding HEC 61000 444 (1995.01) “Eletromagnetie compatibility (EMC) Part 4: Testing and. mensuremen techniques — Seetan 4: Bleweal fast wansiew Must imanity test under the following eonttons Meter in operat — Voltage and aux reference voltage — Without any current in the current circuits and the current terminals should be open i cowl iary circuits energised with citeuit <= Test voltage aky 1 — Test severity level :3 — Duration of the test = minimum 60 s, ‘Test points are 1) Between the terminal ofeach circuit nownally connected to the mains; b) Between any two lependent circuits having reference voltages ever 40) V; €) Between each independent citcvits reference voltages aver 40 V au eat During the test, there shall not be x change in register of more than O.OL KWH and shall not produce a signal equivalent 'to more than O01 kWh, ‘These values are based on the ented cure ‘Of SA and 100 V of the meter. For the other volt value O01 kWh has to be age and curvent ratings th converted accordingly. 18 1377) sy 129.5 Rauliv Inetference Measuremem The test for radio interference shall be curtied wut for the frequencies from 0.15MHz 40 30 MI and for the frequencies form 30 MHz to 300 MU. 38 per 1S 6842, 12 10 Test of Accuracy Requirements 12.10.1 General Test Conditions Determination of meter errors for the purpose of veri fication of accuracy requirement (11) and ver A such errors for the purpose of other requirements shall be carried out in a meter testing station having Meter Testing Equipment of relevant accuracy class 2s Iaid down in IS 12346, ‘The following test conditions shall be maintained : ‘The meter shalt be tested in Its case with cover in position; all parts intended to be ‘earthed shall be earthed; Before any tests are made, the circuits shall have been encrgised for a time to reach ther- nal stability: In addition, for polyphase meters: — The phase sequence shall be as marked ' onthe a) » ° ran af conncetions: The voltages and currents shat be sub: stantially balanced (see Tables 23 and 24); The minimus test period at any test point shall sufficient number of cycles (ovate than 1.000) to take care instantaneous power variation aeycle. The tun test period is however determined by homogeneity and resofution of test output (see 6.11); and ‘The reference condition shall be as specified in Table 24 ” 2 ‘Table 23 Voltage and Current Balance (Clauses 12.10.1 and 12.11) rappel Oo iT wage Between Tne oad or Bebeen my fw Hines ut from the eeere conesponing voltage by rene th Each of the cimcnts in the cent 22% 22% lucia mt ifr fom the avernpe ii) The phase displacements of each of | 2deg — 2dee thee ett ft the exaresrming Tinea mewual voltre, the power factor, shall wot dle fons ther by more yoctive of each18 13779 + 1999 ‘Table 24 Reference Conditions (Clause 12.10.1) Terence Fernie Valve Tolerances o o ites — Cerpersine temperature ornits Geen). sbsence IC 4 ti) Voluge Reference vokage =I perceal=-3"/* (eee Note 9 way Prewweney 5 Reference. = 203 prcet segueney yes Gee Note 3) eit ix) Waser Sinutidtolage Divoion Gator Sideunest "ethan 2 prem ) MMagreic_.—Magastie incon ection value induction of equal to 2ero (see which couses 2 enteral oginat Note 4) vation of enor tbe reference not grester than frequency 02 percent (lass, 1) and 03 pereeat (class 2} but in ary exe should foot be greter than OOS Gee ote) ores 1 fae tests are made a3 trmperature ater tha Ye efergece temperotre, inhaling permissible tolerances, the retusa be comected by applying the appropiate enyperatue coefcieatol there, . 2 The testeonsias of 4) Fora single phate meter, determining ly connected ns athe afc inve sto cutent eicuite a well 381 the wllage cites Hall ofthe ifference Between th 1Wo eros the ‘alucd of the variation ertor, Breau of he urknow phase of the extevna Fed the ex has to emsde ot. Factor and 0.2), 0.5 ag wet factor 1 Forathecesiate meer making thre meas unity power acon fet each o which thee ‘amen cute andl vollagecrvits recharged over 10? whi te phsopensintated Te reas ile wen | the ‘och ofthe errors s0 determined and thei average value ‘ale ofthe variation of ero 13 The reference conditions fr volage sod frequency apply to boththe measuring icuit andthe susan sup yes 4 Thisomagnciendcton is that abe place test witha the presence ofthe meter and it eonnections 12.41 Test of Influence Quantities It shall be verified that the requirem quanies as fixed under 11.1 ag cesainfc {oe variation caused by one Th ia ie quantity Should be rerformes independently with all other influence quan lite at theie reference conditions (see “Cable 23). using the electromagnet according Annex G. enced sdb Je current This sail ld sal be apie to all accesible surfaces of the meter when its mounted a6 fornia we. The tl ofthe gic: wie nce toe apc all be £0 anges ray be obtined by ‘The magnetic induction may be ebtained by placing the meter in the centre of a clreular coil, 1 min mean ameter, of square section of small radial thickness relative to the diameter, and having 400 ampere-turns.. 12.12-Test of Amblent Temperature Lnfluence———— It shall be verified that the ambient temperaiure |. influence as fixed under U1 is satisfied. 6 12.19 Test of No-Lnnd Condition For this test the current circuit must be open circuit and @ voltage of 115 percent of the reference voltage ‘Shall be applied to the voltage circuits. “The mininyun test period shall be 20 times the actual ‘edt period of starting current, the maximuin test period shall be | During this test the test output.of the meter shall not produce more than one output pulse/count 12.14 Test of Starting Conditions 1t shall he verified that the Starting requirements as fixed under 11.5 are satisfied, 12e15 Test of Meter Constant/Registration “The cequicement of 11.6 shall be verified at one test point, preferably at fy, UPE ‘Although this verification is not required for meters hhaving test ouput inthe form of high resolution register, period registration test shall be performed at this test points to verify conformity of registration error, as indicated by the display of the meter and as distinct from any other extemal display used fortesting purpose, within the limits specified in Table 15. ts of Error and Interpretation of Test 2). Limits of ercor as specified in 11.4 shall be verified. by ,Certain test results may fall outside the limits indicted in Tables 15 and 16. Owing to uncertainties of measurements and other parameters capable of influencing the incas- turements, However, if by one displacement of the 2era line parallel to itself by no more than the fimits indicated in Table 25, all the test result are brought within the Hits indi- cated in Tables 15 and 16, the meter type shall be considered neceptable, ©) Whe tests are made at a temperature other than the reference temperature, including. permissible tolerances, the results shall be corrected by applying the appropriate tem- petalure coelficient of the meter1s 13779 = 1999 ‘Table 25 tnterpretat (Clause 12.16) “Test shall be carried out at 0.05/,.f, at UI reference test conditions. Twenty ia? & be taken at tine-intervals of 30 min, Mdentica test con- dition shall be maintained through out the tes. fs erent : For acceptance test six error testé may be cared out at time interval fat Least 5 rin n of Test Results 12.17 Repeatability of Error Test ANNEX A (Clause 2) ‘ LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS 1S No. Title 1S No. Tule L401 1970 . AccessitMlity wSt probes first revis 1000 (Pat 2) Fire hazaed testing: Part 2 Test — ion) ‘ Sec 1): 1984 methods, Section 1 Glow-wire test 2071 (Par 1): High volge esting: and guidance 1993 definitions and test requ UIT3t (Part 1}: Metiods for tests for determination 4905: 1968 Methods for random 1986 of flamanability of solid electeieal in 68421997 Limits of electromagnetic interfer sulating material when exposed t0 ence an igniting source: Part 1 Horizon- 9000 Basic environmental testing proce- tol specimen method 7 dre for electronic and electrical 12032 series Graphical symbols for diagrams in items : the field of eletrotechnotory (Part 2/See Cold test 12063 : 1987 Classification of degrees of protec- 1104): 197 tion provided by enclosures of elec- (Part 3/Sec_— Dry heat rest trical equipment 110 5): 1977 12346 : 1988 Testing equipment for ac electrical (Pact S/Séé 1 Damp heat (eycic) test energy meters 12360 : 1988 Voltage bands for electrical instat- Innpoet test (Section 110 5 in one lations including preferred voltages 21979 volume) : and frequency (Part 8): 1981 Vibration (sinusoidal) test 13010: 1990 ac Watthour meters, class 0.5, 1 and 215 13779 : 1999 ANNEX B~ (Clause 6.4) RECOMMENDED METHODS OF CONNECTION OF CURRENT/VOLTAGE CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS TO METER TERMINALS B-0 The current conductors/potential circuit eonduc- tors of a meter shall be conducted 10 its respe terminals-inside the meter base adopting any of the following recommended methods £0 2s to ensure satisfactory, durable and adequate contact surfaces between the conductors and the terminals. Bel The ends of current circ espe creat Teal wound from round section wire or flat st —-be-formed-into 100} cr conpt op stutan 221 be of boot coniueti Soars accomodated between a fats section of the top end of 8 currenUpotential terminal and a flat rectangular of “circular washer plate having contrat hote, the three being pressed together by a screw having sufficiently large head 1@ cover the loop, The currenvpoteatial terminal shall have thread for fixing of the screw. The washer plate shall be of good conducting material and ing action, 3-2 Curent ciel eas having rectangle sevon conductors of sufficient width shall have Maftened tends. Eacli end shall be accommodated between a flat ection of the top end of a current terminal and a fat tectangular or circular washer plate, the three being pressed together hy a screw having sufficiently Inge hhead to cover the fattened end of the current circuit lead coil. The washer plate shall have holes for clear passage of the screw and the current terminals shall We thread for fixing of the screw. The washer plate 1 screw head, the central hole of the washer plate ‘and the corresponding, part of the screw head may be counter sunk. \ 3 In case where imethods B-l of 1-2 eannot be satisfactory adopted, specially where » number of, rectangular section conductors or strips ur wites have’. been used, the ends of current circuit leads shall be terminated into elongated soldering-cum-er sockets having machined at bottom ends mat hat of the current terminal, ANNEX C : (Clause 8.2) RELATIONS BETW! PANG TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY ; cimaeconetont 1 Insacce B so ! i 2 oa 23 Arment mean | Sciniiat wale nts or e4en of 39 yt spread ina nat manaer over one your ‘ Urs occnioany asened om cmner aye 201s 13779 : 1999 ANNEX D (Table 17, Note 5; 7 EST CIRCUIT DIAGRAM FOR DC EVEN ITARMONICS AND SUB-HARMONICS. soo VE oun —_ Notes 1 The taping impedance sal bec 41 The balancing impedance could mos convesienil bea mctrof the same ype asthe EUT. oth impedance ofc cquipnent under tet (EUT) fo entre the measurement ee ur3ey 23 The rectifier diodes shall be of the sare type . 4 To imgrove te balancing conion an adtions esis or conte introficedin bth pas, ts vale should he approximately 1Osines the value the EUT. ‘sTheinfence ofthe d components sed eve harmonics in the a uct circuit shall be checked a0. $/,,.Toacheve this tet conton dpe annul, duoughtesondard meter salle eaced by feo of V2relative te ,givenon te name plate ofthe meter (EU.1813779 +1999 ANNEX E (Clause 12.7.2) « VOLTAGE WAVE FROM TIIE TESTS OF INFLUENCE OF SUPPLY VOLTAGE wy Fio. El Vourace Inreenurrions oF AU = 100 Percent, 1 § wy ol we . ei Fig. E2 Vourace Itvterrrrions or AU = 100 Percent, 20 ms o's| : 1 min T * Fig. £3 Vourace Durs of AU = 50 Percent n1813779 ANNEX F (Clauses 9.6 and 12.8) yO EARTH FAULT ’ “ps7 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM FOR THE TEST OF IMMUNITY T Dy uy Lp h In 99 Is TCO “weve TEST COUIPMENT — IMULATE*EARTH FAULT CONDITION IN PHASE t ciRcuIT 10 Si VOLTAGE AT THE METER UNOER TEST , Jn Us Sun Us Uz EARTH FAULT CONDITION NORMAL CONDITION B1s 13779 : 1999 ANNEX G (Claiike 12.11) ELECTROMAGNET FOR TESTING THE INFLUENCE OF EXTERNALLY-PRODUCED MAGNETIC FIELDS Altdimensinsin miles, + BS. rey isateait pana =} -- 1 1 i ! ! I ' 38 1 1 1 1 ae \ \ ty ! haa I aa “il |r| |_~2 | ae ’ { METER UNDER TEST 37 iemiplesofwining 1 SHD.ares, 060028 st {Core lamination 10 Wag cy35 13779 1999 ANNEX IT (Clause 12.2.2.1) RECOMMENDED SAMPLING PLAN, x ILL LOT failing in any one of these tests shall be considered . defective. If the number of defectives found in the TLL In any wonsigment, all the meters ofthe sane type and raving manufsctured by the saine factory dur- ing the some period shal be grouped together to con- stitute a lo U-1.2 Sainple shall be tested from each lot for ascer- taining the conformity of the meters to the require- iments of specified aceeplance (est. 11-2 SCALE OF SAMPLING 11-21 The number of meters to be selected from the Tot depends upon the size of the lot and shall be in accordance with Table 26. — Table 26 Sampling Plan LotSie MOON any GG wo. @ 8 © 8 oO Tpios05 7 Tec 301 10 500, Boo ke Fo 2 soliton "20: 20 HHO DF TOOlendebove 32 7 92 64S neo he ire same. othe second samp H-2.2 The meters shall,be taken at random from the lot. The procedure given in 1S 4905 may be adapted. 3 NUMBEIVUE TESTS AND CRITERIA FOR. ACCEPTANCE 1.3.1 Test of No-Load Condition and Starting Condition ; A sample of meters selected according to col 2 of ‘Table 26 shall be tested forthe above tests. Any meter sample is less than or equal to C,, the lot shall be. considered tobe conforming tothese tests. Ifthe num- ber of defectives is greater than or equal to C,, the fot shall be considered as not conforming ¢o these tests, IC the number of defectives is between C, and Cy. & further sample of MN, meters shall be taken according tocol 3 of Table 26 and cubjected to these tests. Ifthe number of defectives in two samples combined is less than C,, the lot shall be considered as conforming to, + these tests, otherwise rejected. 13.2 Tests of insulation resistance, ac voltage tests, (est of power consumption, test of theter constant! registration, limits of error and interpretationcobiest:? results and adjustment (if required): ky," 2 From the sample of meters which have been drawn according to H-3.L and those that have passed afl tests Of H-3.t, a sample of B wcters shal be tested, all of ‘which shall pass for conformity to these tests. If any of the meters fails in any of these tests, the whole loti 3, shall be declared not conforming to the requirement ofthese tests. 4 1-33 Tests for Repestabitity of Error Ap Mg Above tests shall be carried out on 3 samples telect from above 8 meters under H-3.2 and shall be tested for repeatability of error tests separately. I shy’ one ofthe meters fails the whole lot shall be dectared not conforining 16 the equirments of these tess. H34 The lot shall be considered as conforming 10 this specification, if provisions of H-3.1, H-3.2 and 1-33 are satisfied.