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IS 13779 (1999): ac Static Watthour Meters, Class 1 and 2

[ETD 13: Equipment for Electrical Energy Measurement and
Load Control]

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Indian Standard
ac STATIC WATIHOUR METERS,
CLASS 1 AND 2 - SPECIFICATION
( First Revision)
Second Reprint JUNE 2007
(Including Amendment Nos.1, 2, 3 & 4)

res 91.140.50

BIS 1999

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK BHAVAN, 9 BAHADUR SHAH ZAFAR MARG

NEW DELHI 110002

October 1999

Price Group 10 + Gr ~ + Gr 2

AMENDMENT NO.1 OCTOBER 2003

TO
IS 13779: 1999 ae STATIC WATTHOUR METERS,
CLASS 1 AND 2 - SPECIFICATION

( First Revision )

(Page 7, clause 6.11, para 2) - Substitute the following for the existing:
'Since the sequence of test output pulses may not be homogeneous, the manufacturer shall state the minimum
number of pulse counts necessary to ensure that the error contribution due to such non homogeneity does not
exceed 1/IO'h of the specified error limits at various points and consistent with the desired resolution.'
(Page 7, Table 5, col 3) - Substitute '3 x IIO/fj V or 3 x 63.5 V' for
(Page 8, clause 7.2) -

'3 x IIOffi x 240 V'.

Insert the following at the end of the text:

'Standard connection diagrams are shown in Annex J.'

(Page 8, Table 7, co/2) - Substitute <ro-c to +55C' for 'ooe to + 55C'.
(Page 8, Table 7, col 2) - Substitute '-2SOC to +60C' for <ro-c to + 60C'.
(Page 8, Table 7, col 2) - Substitute '-25C to +70C' for '-Iooe to + 70C'.
(Page 8, clause 9.1.1, Table 9, col 2) - Substitute' 1.5 Wand

10 vs' for :1.5 Wand 8 VA '.

(Page 9, clause 9.6) - Substitute the following for the existing clause:
'9.6 Immunity to Earth/Phase Fault

This test applies to three-phase three element meters.

During test under a simulated earth/phase fault condition in one/two of the three lines, all voltages are increased
to 1.1 times the nominal voltages during 4 h. The neutral terminal of the meter under test is disconnected from
the ground terminal of the meter test equipment (MTE) and is connected to the MTE's line at which the earth/
phase fault has to be simulated (see Annex F).
In this way the two voltage elements of the meter under test which are not affected by the earth/phase fault are
connected to 1.9times the nominal phase voltages. Duringthis test the current circuits are set to 50 percent of the
rated power factor 1 and symmetrical load. After the test, the meter shall show no damage and shall operate
correctly.

'b

The change of error measured when the meter is back at nominal working temperature shall not exceed the limits
given in Table 14.'
(Page 9,

Table 14, title) -

Substitute the following for the existing title:

'Table 14 Change of Error Due to Earth/Phase Fault'

[Page 11, Table 17,SI No. (vi), col 2] - Substitute' DC and even harmonics in AC current circuit (see Note
5)' for 'de component in ac current circuit (see Note 5)'.

[[.)age 11, Table 17, SI No. (ix), col 5] - Substitute '2.0'jor '0.5'.
[Page II, Table 17, SI No. (ix), co/6] - Substitute '3.o'for '1.0'.
[Page 11, Table 17, SI No. (x)] -Insert the following at the end:
(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

(6)

xi)

Continuous 'abnormal' maanetic induction of

externalongin (see Note 10)

Ib

4.0

4.0

Price Group S
1-100 SIS/HO/07

Amend N'J. 1 to IS 13779 : 19~9

(Page 11. Table 17,Note 5) - Insert the following at the end of existing sentence:
'The distortion factor or the voltaIc shan be less than 1%.t

(Page tl, Table 17, Note 9) - Insert the following new note at the end:
'.0 The test conditions are specifiedin 12.1 J. t

(Page 12,clause 1J. 7, line 1)- Substitutethe following for the existing line:
'Repeatability of error at 5 percent Ib and UPF load'
(Page 12, Table 20, SI No. 3.6, col 2) - Substitutethe following for the' existing text:
'Test of immunity to earth/phasefault'

(Page 16,clause 11.8, title) - Substitutethe following for the existing:

'12.8 Test 3( Immunity to Earth/Phase Fault'

(Page 16. clause 11.8, line 1)- Substitutethe following for the existing line:
'It shall be verified that the earth/phasefault requirements as'
(Page 17,clause 12.9.t)-

Substitutethe following for the existing clause:

'12.9.4 Fast Transient Burst Test

The test shall be carried out accordingto IS 14700(Part 4/Sec 4) under the followingconditions:
a) \{ithout any current in the current circuit and current terminalsshall be open circuit.
meter in operating condition:
voltage and auxiliary circuits energizedwith reference voltage;
test voltage on the current and voltage circuit: 4 kV;
duration of the test : 60 s;
tested as table-top equipment.
b) With basic current I b and power factor equal to 1
voltage and auxiliary circuits energizedwith reference voltage;
test voltage on the current and voltage circuit: 2 kV;
test voltage on the auxiliarycircuits with a referencevoltage over 40 V : 1 kV;
durationofthe test: a fast transientburst of 1 f commences the test, followed by a 300 s non-active
period.The test cycle is then repeateduntil a minimum test time of 10.nin has been completed(the
actual test time will dependon the resolutionofthe meter register;a resolutionofCit least0.4 % and
0.6 % is required from class I and class 2 respectively).
tested as table top equipment
Test voltage apptied be'ween:
The terminals of each circuit normally connectedto mains;
Any two independent circuits having referencevoltage over 40 'V; and
Each independentcircuit having referencevoltage over 40 V and earth.
The qualifyingconditions for the tests are:
In case (8) above: Duringthe test, thereshall not be a change 10 the registerof more than 0.0I kWh
and the test output shall not producea signal equivalentto more than 0.01 kWh. These values are
basedon the rated currentof SA and referencevoltageof 100V oftile meter. For the other voltage
and current ratings the value oCO.OI kWh has to be converted accordingly.
(ii) In case (b) above. The advancement in registrationduring this test shall not vary by more than 4A.
or 6% for meters of Class 1and 2 respectively from a test under the same load condition!' without
applicationof the transients.'
(i)

Amend No.1 to IS 13779 : 1999

(Page 18, clause 12.11, para 2 ) - Substitute the following for the existing text:
, Ihe continuous maonetic induction of 67 rmlli Tesla 5% (see Note 6 under Table 11) shall be obtained at a
distance of 5 mm from ~he surface of the pole, by using the electromagnetaccording to Annex G energized with
a de current. The magnetic field shall be applied to all surfaces of the meter. The value of the magneto-motive
force to be applied shall generally be 1MO ampere turns. '
(Page 18, clause 12.11,para 2) -Insert the following new para after para 2:

'The continuous 'abnormal' magnetic induction of 0.2 Tesla 5% (see Note 10 under Table 17) shall be
obtained at a distance ot :) mm from the surface of the pole, by using the electromagnetaccording to Annex G
energized with a de CUITent. The magnetic field shall be applied to all surfaces of the meter. The value of the
magneto-motive force to be applied shall generally be 10 000 ampere turns.'

(Page 18, clause 12.1.1, para 3, line 1)- Substitute the following for the existing line:
'The magnetic induction (see Note 1 under Table 17 ) shall be obtained by placing'

(Page 19, Annex A) - Substitute' IS l'l346 : 1999' for 'IS ~ 2346 : I ~88' .

(Page 19, Annex A) - Insert -IS 14697 : 1999 ac static transformeroperated watthour meters and var hour
meters, Class 0.2S, 0.58 and 1.OS.' lit the end.
(Page 21, Annex D, tit:~) - Substitute 'TEST CI:lCUIT DIAGRAM FOR de AND EVEN HARMONICS'
for 'TEST CIRCUIT DIAGRAM FOR DC EVEN HARMONICS AND SUB-HARMONICS'
(Pa;Ie 21, Annex n) - Insert the following above the existing figure:
'D-I CIRCUIT FOR HALF WAVE ~ECTIFICATION'

Amend No. I to IS 13779 : 1999

(Page 21, Annex D, clause D-I) -Insert the following new clauses at the end:
D-2 HALF-WAVE RECTIFIED WAVEFORM

DC andeven harmonic test

1.5

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-

0.5

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0,00

3.33

6,67

10,00
Period

13.33

16,67

20.00

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Amend No. I to IS 13779 : 1999

D-3 H,\LF-WAVE HARMONIC CURRENT

Analysis of harmonics up to 20th

60

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14th

16th

18th

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Amend No. I to IS 13779 : 1999

(Page 24,Annex G,figure)- Substitute the following for theexisting:

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mm'

Amend No.1 to IS 13779: 1999

( Page 25,Annex H ) - Insert Annex J after Annex H:

ANNEXJ

(Clause 7.2)
STANDARD CONNECTION

DlAGRA~S

R---

LOAD

o
FIG.

LCW)

FIG.

Amend ~o. 1 to IS 13779 : 1999

R-.....
LOAD

V
B
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L

LOAD

I
Flo.D

Amend No.1 to IS 13779 : 1999

R
y

B ---.--------------~

N----------------.. . .
FIG.

LOAD

R
y

B --------------

N----------------------..
FIG.

(ET 13)
3-100 BIS/NO/07

LOAD

AMENDMENT NO. 2 OCTOBER 2004

TO
IS 13779: 1999 ae STATIC WATTHOUR METERS,
CLASS 1 AND 2 - SPECIFICATION

( n- Revision)
( Page 5, clause 6.2, first sentence) -- Substitute the following for the

existing:
'The meter shall have a reasonably dust/moisture-proof case, which shall be
sealed by the manufacturer in such a way that the internal parts of the meter are
accessible only after breakingsuchdistinctive seal(s)'.
(ET 13 )

A3 100 BIS/ND/07

AMENDMENT NO. 3 DECEMBER 2004

TO
IS 13779: 1999 ae STATIC WATTHOUR METERS, CLASS 1 AND 2 SPECIFICATION
I Page.l, clause 1.3(c) ) - Delete and renumber 'd' as 'c'.
( Page 4, clause 5.3) - Substitute the following for the existing:
'The maximum current for direct connected meters shall preferably be an integral multiple of the basic current (for
example four times the basic current).
When the meter is operated from current transformerts), attention is drawn to the need to match the current range of the
meter in relation to that of the secondary of the current transformerts). The maximum current of the meter is I.2/b. I.S/b
or 2/b.
Typical values of rated maximum current as a percentage of the basic current are shown in Table 3.'

( Page 5, Table 3 ) - Substitute the following table for the existing:

Table 3 Typical Rated Maximum Current
(Clause 5.3)

( Page 5, clause 6.4, para 2, first sentence ) - Delete.

r Page 7, Table 5, col 3, row 3 (see also Amendment No. I) 1- Substitute the following for the existing:
'3)( IOO/v'5"or 3 x (,3 ~ or 3)( 241l v,

( Pagv 8, clause 7.2, Title) - Substitute 'Connections, Diagrams and Terminal Marking' for the existing.
( Page 8, cia lise 7.2) - Add new para as follows:
'When a number of meters arc connected to a single distributing mains for registering electricity supplied to different
consumer loads, separate service lines-phasets) and neutral, shall he used for each meter. Moreover, interconnection of
phases or neutrals of such loads connected to different meters must be avoided. Each independently metered consumer

load must be directly connected to distributing mains through its meter connected in specified phase sequence so as to
meet accuracy requirements of this standard.
Standard diagrams of connection are given in Annex 1.'

( Page 10, clause 11.2, Title) - Substitute the following for the existing:
'Limits of Error due to Other I nfhsence Quantities'
t Page II, Table 17. SI No.4) -- Delete '.l't' Note 3'.

( Page 11, Table 17. Note 3 ) - Delete and renumber the subsequent notes.
( Page II, Table 17 (.fee also Amendment No. I) J-- Add the following after Serial number (xi):
xii)

A~::':;;:-;;e magnetic inductionof

II.externalorigmI10
m'l')
Note Ill)

Ih

4.0

40

--

(fe'e'

l Page 11. Table 17, Note 10 (st'c also Amendment Nc. 1)] - Substitute the following for the existing:
'10 The test conditions are specitied in clause 12.11 In the event of logging of abnormal magnetic mduction WIth date and ume, the posiuve vanauon
may be beyond the hmit of 4 percent,hut nulexceedinga powervalueequivalent to the productof rated voltage and maximum cunent '

( Page 12, Table 20, col 3, row 6) --- Substitute '11.1'for '11.11'.
( Page 15. clause 12.7.6.2.lille I ) - Substitute '6 kV' for '5 kV'.

Price Group 2

Amend No. J to IS 13779 : 1999

( Page 18.clause 12.11 ) - Add the following at the end:

'The abnormal ac magnetic induction of 10 mT (Table 17, Note 10) shall be obtained by placing the meter at various
onentanon In the centre of a circular coil of square section (0.0. 400 mm, 1.0. 320 mm, Depth 4S mm, 2800 AT)
produced by a current of the same frequency as that of the voltage applied to the meter and under the most
unfavourable conditions of phase and direcuon.'
( Page 6, AmendmentNo. I ) - Substitute 'Core lamlll3tlon (1 Wikle)' for 'Core lamination (1.0WIkV)'.
( Pages 7. 8 and 9 ofAmendment No. I. AI/ne,'J. FIgures A to F ) -

Substitutethe tollowing for the existing:

ANNEXJ

( CIalise 7.2)
STANDARD CONNECTION DIAGRAMS
The standard connection diagrams are grven below. The phase supply terrmnals are generally markedas 'R', 'Y' and 'B',
though other conventions are also acceptable If SUitably marked on the terminal block cover. The neutral terminal IS
marked as 'N' and the phase of a Single phase supply IS generally marked as 'M'. It should be noted that each individual
metered connection for Independent load should be grven aM independent set of phase and neutral connections directly
from the supply SIde

M
LOAD

N
FlO A

SINGLE PHASE Two WIRE M!TER

M
LOAD
N---.....I
FIG

SINGLE PHASE Two WIRE

~ETER SYMMETRICAL CONNECTIONS

2

Amend No.3 to IS 13779: 1999

LOAD

B------~
FIG. C THREE PHASE THREE WIRE METER FOR D~RECT CONNE<:fION

p-t---f-tL

K .....---4"1 L

R-.-.,............

y---"'-+-------+----t-.........--:z:--

LOAD

B-~-...&-.-------1.----1.-~--""'--

FIG.

4--100 BIS/NO/07

THREE PHASE THREE WIRE METER WITH CURRENT TRANSFORMERS

Amend No.3 to IS 13779 : 1999

R
y----~

LOAD

B-------N----------....

FIG. E THREE PHASE FOUR WIRE SINGLE TARIFF METER FOR DIRECT CONNECTION

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( ET 13)

AMENDMENT

l~O.

4 JIJNF: 2006

TO
IS 13779: 1999 ac STATIC WAT1'HOUR METERS,
CLASS 1 AND 2 - SPECIFICATION
( First Re!sion)
( Page 7.. clause 7.1.. first sentence) existing:

Substitute the following for the

'Every meter shall bear the following information:'

[ Page 7, clause 7.1(a) ] - Substitute the following for the existing:
'Manufacturer's name and/or trade-mark andplace of manufacture. '
[ Page 7, clause 7.1(n) ] - Insertthe following new 81 No. (p) after (0):
'p) Country of manufacture.'

( Page 7, clause 7.1, lastpara )- Substitute the following for the existing:
'Information under (a).. (b), (c) and (p) may be marked on an external plate
permanently attached to the meter cover.
'l

(ET 13 )

1\4 .cOO BIS/NO/07

Equiment for Electrical Measurement and Load Control Sectional Committee, ETD 13

FOREWORD
This'Indian Standard (First Revision) was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized
by the Equipment for Electrical Measurementand Load Control Sectional Committee had been approved by the
Electrotechnical Division Council.
This Indian Standard covers the general requirements and tests for various types of ac static watthour meters of
class 1 and 2 generally in line with the requirements for induction meters. However, the general requirements
and tests applicable to transformer operated static watthour meters of class 0.2S and 0.5S with performance
levels attainable in such meters have been covered in a separate Indian Standard.
This standard was first published in 1993. This revision has been brought out to update some requirements and
to have parity between two standards.
The test levels as specified in this standard are regarded as minimum values to guarantee the proper function of
the meter under normal working conditions. For special applications other test levels might be necessary and
have to be fixed between the user and the manufacturer.
For tests and test criteria existing tests and test levels have been taken frOITI IS 13010 : 1993 'ac watthour meters
class 0.5. 1 and 2 - Specification'. New tests have been added in respect of electromagnetic compatibility
(EMC) and electromagnetic interference (EM) for which relevant part and section of lEe 61000 series may be
referred.
The following publications have also been referred to in this standard:
a) lEe 60068-2-75 (1997) Environmental testing - Part 2-75 : Tests - Test Eh: Hammer tests
b) ISO 75-1: 1993 Determination of temperature of deflection under load - Part I: General test method
c) ISO 75-2: 1993 Determination of temperature of deflection under load -

Part 2: Plastics and ebonite

The reliability aspect is not covered in this standard as there are no short time test procedures available which
would fit in the type test to substantially check this requirement. Also influence of various harmonics and
suitable test procedures to determine such influence. require detailed consideration for specifying such requirement.
While preparing this standard assistance has been mainly derived from the following publications:
lEe 61036 (1996) 'Alternating current static watthour rneters for active energy (classes 1 and 2)' issued
by the International Electrotechnical Commission.

Technical Report No. 88 'Specification for ac static electrical energy meters' issued by Central Board of
Irrigationand Power, New Delhi. First Revision 1996 in respect of some recommendations irrespective of
accuracy class.
Regarding test output the recommendation of CBIP Technical Repoi t No. 88 first revision, 1996 has been
adopted in this standard in view of various approved devices prevailing in the country.
For the purpose of deciding whether a particular requirement of this standard is complied with, the final value,
observed or calculated, expressing the result of a test, shall be rounded off in accordance with IS 2 : 1960 'Rules
for rounding off numerical values (rtvised) ,. The number of significant places retained in the rounded off value
should be the same as that of the specified value in this standard.

IS 13779 : 1999

Indian Standard
ac STATIC WATIHOUR METERS,

CLASS 1 AND 2 -.- SPECIFICATION

( First Revision )
1 SCOPE

3.1.3 Multi-Rate Meter

1.1 This standard specifies static watthour meters of

accuracy class 1 and 2, for the measurement of alternating-current electrical active energy of frequency
in the range 45 Hz to 55 Hz for single-phase and threephase balanced and unbalanced loads.. It applies to
their type tests, routine tests and acceptance tests.

A wauhour meter provided with a number of

registers, each operative at specified time intervals
corresponding to different tariffs.

1.2 It applies only to static wauhour meters consisting of measuring element(s) and register(s) enclosed
together in the meter case. It also applies to operation
indicator(s) and test output(s). It also. applies to
multirate tariff meters and meters which measure
energy in both directions.
1.3 It does not apply to :
a) Watthour meters, where the voltage across
the connection terminal exceeds 600 V (line
to line voltage for meters for polyphase
systems);

b) Portable meters and outdoor meters;

c) Elements enclosed in the meter case such as
impulse device, time-switches, remote control elements, maximum demand indicator
etc, and
d) Data interfaces to the register of the meters,

3.1.4 Meter Type

Designation used for defining a particular design of

meter manufactured by one manufacturer, having
a) similar metrological properties;
b) the same principle of operation and uniform
construction of parts determining these
properties; and
c) the same ratio of the rated maximum current
to the basic current.
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 more groups of letters or numbers or of a cornbination of letters and numbers. Each type has one
designation only.
N(JfE- The type is represented by the sample meterts) intended
for thetypetestsand whosecharacteristics (basiccurrentand referencevoltage) arcchosenfromthe values proposed by the manufacturer.

1.4 For rack-mounted meters, the mechanical properties are not covered in this standard.

3.2 Terms Related to Functional Elements

2 REFERENCES

3.2.1 Measuring Element

The Indian Standards listed in Annex A are

necessary adjuncts to this standard.

Part of the meter which produces an output propor-

TERMINOI.~OGY

3.0 For the purpose of this standard, the following

definitions shall apply.

3.1 General

:a.l.1 H'otthour Meter (Active Energy Meter)

tional to the energy.

3.2.2 Output Devices

3.2.2.1 Te!u output
A device at which output from the measuring element
is available for testing of the meter, The output may
be in the form of pulses or high resolution register.

An instrument which measures and registers active

3.2.2.2 Operation indicator

energy in watthours or in suitable multiples thereof,

by integrating active power with respect to time.

A device which gives a visible signal of the operation

of the meter. The test output may also act as operation
indicator.

3.1.2 Static Walthour Meier

A wauhour meter in which current lind voltage act
on solid state (electronic) elements to produce an
. output proportional to watthours.

3.2.3 Memory
An element whichstores digital informationin a struc-

IS 13779 : 1999

tion in an exposed outdoor environment.

tured manner for subsequent retrieval whenever

addressed.

3.3.3 Meter Base

3.2.4 Non-Volatile Memory (NVM)

The back of the meter by which it is generally fixed

and to which are attached the measuring element, the
terminals or the terminal block, and the cover. For a
flush-mounted meter, the meter base .nay include the
sides of the case.

A memory which can retain stored information in the

absence of power.
NOTE- Memory chip with internal battery needing no replace-

ment during tJ}e life time of meter may be considered 3S nonvolatile memory, but memory with external battery shall not be
consideredas NVM.

3.3.4 Meter Cover

The enclosure on the front of the meter, made either
wholly at transparent material or opaque material
provided with window(s) through which the operation indicator (if fitted) and the display can be read.

3.2.5 Displav
A device which visibly displays the contents of
memoryties).
3.2.6 Register

3.3.5 Meter Case

An electromechanical or electronic device comprising both memory and display which stores and
displays information, A single display may be used
with multiple electronic memories to form multiple
registers.

This comprises the base and the cover.

3.3.6 Accessible Conducting Part
A conducting part which can be touched by the
standard test finger, when the meter is installed ready
for use (see IS 1401).

3.2.7 Current Circuit

The internal connections of the meter and part of the
measuring element through which flows the current
of the circuit to which the meter is connected.

3.3.7 Protective Earth Terminal

The terminal connected to accessible conducting parts
of a meter, for safety purposes.

3.2.8 Voltage Circuit

The internal connections of the meter, part of the
measuring element and power supply to the meter,
supplied from the voltage of the circuit to which the
meter is connected.

3.3.8 Terminal Block

3.2.9 Auxiliary Circuit

3.3.9 Terminal C01Jer

The clements (lamps, contacts, etc) and connections

of an auxiliary device within the meter case intended
to be connected to an external device, for example,
clock, relay, impulse counter.

A cover which covers the meter terminals and

generally the ends of the external wires or cables
connected to the terminals,

A support made of insulating material on which all or

some of the terminals of the meter are grouped
together.

3.3.10 Clearance

3.2.10 Meter Constant

The shortest distance measured in air between two

conductive parts.

Constant expressing the relation between the energy

registered by the rueter and the corresponding pulse
count of the lest output. This is generally expressed
either as pulse count per wauhour or pulse count per
kilo watthour (irnp/kWh) or watthour per pulse
(Wh/imp). This definition is not applicable for meters
having high resolution registers.

3.4 Terms Related to Insulations

3.3 Terms Related to Mechanical Elements

3.4.1 Basic Insulation

3.3.1 Indoor Meter

The insulation applied to live parts to provide basic

protection against electric shock.

3.3.11 Creepage Distance

The shortest distance measured over the surface of
insulation between two conductive parts.

A meter which CUll only be used in areas which have

additional protection against environmental influences
(inhouse, enclosures and cabinets).

NOTE - Basic insulation does not necessarily include insuiation usedexclusivelyfor functional purposes.

3.3.2 Outdoor Meter

3.4.2 Supplementary Insulation

A meter which can be used without additional protec-

An independent insulation applied in addition to the

2

IS 13"179 : 1999

basic insulation, in order to provide protectionagainst

electric shock in the event of a failure of the basic

3.5.6 Percentage Error

The percentage error is given by the following
formula:

insulation.
3.4.3 Double Insulation

Energy registered by the

meter - True energy
Percentage error =
x 100
True energy

An insulation comprising both, basic insulation and

supplementary insulation.

3.4.4 Reinforced Insulation

NOTE - Since the true value cannot be determined, It I~

approximated by a value with a stated uncertainty thaI can be
traced to IS 12346 or standards agreed upon between mnnufacturcr and user,

A single insulation system applied to live parts, which

provides a degree of protection against electric shock
equivalent to double insulation.

3.5.7 Repeatability of Error

NOTE- The term 'insulation system' does not imply that the
insulation musr be onehomogenous piece. Itmaycomprise several
layerswhichcan not be testedsingly as supplementary or basic
insulation.

Repeatability of error is the degree' of closeness of

agreement between results of successive error for tests
carried out under identical conditions, arising out of
factors other than measurement uncertainties,

3.4.5 Insulating Encased Meter

It is generally measured by standard deviation of sufficiently large number of test data. It rnay also be
measured by dispersion of such data under limited
condition when sufficiently large data is not available.

A meter with case of insulating material in which protection against electric shock does not rely on basic
insulation only, but in which additional safety
precautions, such as double insulation or reinforced
insulation, are provided. There being no provision for
protective earthing or reliance upon installation
conditions.

3.6 Terms Related to Influence Quantities

3.6.1 Influence Quantity or Influence Factor
Any quantity. generally external to the meter, which

3.5 Terms Related to Meter Quantities

may affect its working performance.

3.5.1 Basic Current (lh)

3.6.2 Reference Conditions

The value of current in accordance with which the

relevant perforrnunce of the meter is fixed.

The appropriate set of influence quantities and perforrnance character istics, with reference values, their
tolerances and reference ranges, with respect to which
the intrinsic error is specified.

3.5.2 Rated Maximum Current (JMax)

The highest value of current ot which the meter
purports to meet the accuracy requirements of this
standard, when this current flows continuously in the
meter.

3 6.3 Variation oj Error [JUl' to an lnfluenre Quantity

The difference between the percentage error of the

meter when only one influence quantity assumes suecessively two specified values, one of them being the
reference value.

3.5.3 Reference Voltage

The value of voltage in accordance with which the
relevant performance of the meter is fixed.

3.fi.4 Distortion

FlI( 10,.

The value of frequency in accordance with which the

relevant performance of the meter is fixed.

The ratio of the r.111.S. value of the harmonic content

(obtained by subtracting from a non-sinusoidal alternating quantity, its fundamental component) to the
r.m.s. value or the non-sinusoidal quantity. The
Distortion Factor is usually expressed in percentage.

3.5.5 Class Index

3.6.5

A number which gives the limits of the permissible

Conducted or radiated electromagnetic effects which

may interfere functionally or metrologically with the
operation of the meter,

3.5.4 Reference Frequency

percentage error, for all values of current between

0.1 I b and IMu for unity power factor (and in the case
of polyphase meters with balanced loads) when the
meter is tested under reference conditions (including
permitted tolerances on the reference values) as
defined in this standard.
5-100 B~D/07

Elec(I"OI7'llg1l l ;C
IJ

Disturbance

3.6.6 Reference Temprrature

The ambient temperature specified for reference
conditions.

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with therequirements of thisstandardin aspects which

are likely to vary during production.

3.6.6.1 Mean temperature coefficient

The ratio of the variation of the percentage error to
the change of the temperature which produces this
variation.

3.7.3 Acceptance

T~st

Tests carried out on samples taken from a lot for the

purpose of acceptanceof the lot.

3.6.7 Opercting Conditions

NOTE- However specific quantiesand design of tnemeters in

a lotcanbeconclusively proved by performing relevant type test(s)
ona number ofsamph.s if agreecby theuserand the supplier"

A set of specified measuring ranges for performance

characteristics and specified operating ranges for
influence quantities, within which the variations in
percentage errors ofa meter arespecified anddetermined,

4 CLASSIFICATION

3.6.8 Specified Measuring Range

4.1 Meters are classified according to their respective

class indices, for example, 1 or 2.

The set of valuesof a measuredquantityfor whichthe

percentage errors of a meter is intended to lie within
specified limits.

5 RATINGS

3.6.9 Specified Operating Range

5.1 Standard Reference Voltages

A range of values of a single influencequantity which

forms a part of the operating conditions.

The reference voltage shall be oneof the values given

in Table 1 (s~e IS 12360).

3.6.10 Limit Range ofOperation (Limiting Conditions)

Table 1 Standard Reference Voltages

The extremeconditions whichan operatingmeter can

withstand without damage and without degradation
of its metrological characteristics when it is
subsequently operated underits operating conditions.

Standard Reference Exceptional Values

Voltage (V)
(V)

Meters ror

3.6.11 Storage and Transport Conditions

The extreme conditions whicha non-operating meter
can withstand without damage and without degradation of its metrological characteristics when it is subsequently operated under its operating conditions.

(1)

(2)

(3)

Connection through
voltagetransformer
Direct connection
and through current
transformer onIy

57.7 (100),
63.5 (lID)

100 (173)

230 (400),
240 (415)

220 (380),
250 (433)

5.2 Standard Basic Currents

The basic currents shall be as given in Table 2.

3.6.12 Normal Working Position

Tallie 2 Standard Basic Currents

The position of the meter defined by the manufac-

turer for normal service.

3.6.13 Thermal Stability

M&:tersfor

Basic Currents (A)

(I)

(2)

Fordirectconnection
l-phase
3-phase
Connection through current
transfurmcr(s) .

Thermal stability is considered to be reached when

the change in error as consequence of thermal effects
during 20 minutes is less than 0.1 times the maximum permissible error for the measurement under
consideration.

2.5.5,10, 15.20

5,10.15,20,30,40,50
1, 5

5.3 Rated Maximum Current

The rated maximum currents shall be as given in
Table 3.

3.7 Terms Related to Tests

3.7.1Tjpe Tests

5.4Standard Frequency

Series of tests carried out on one meter or a small

number of meters of the same type having identical
characteristics, selected by manufacturer toprove conformity with all the requirements of this standard for
the relevant classof meter. These are intendedto prove
the genera) qualities and design of a given type of
meter.

Standard value for reference frequency is SO Hz.

6 GENERAL

AND CONSTRTJCTIONAL

REQUIREMENTS
6.1 General

3.7.2 Routine Test!

Meters shallbe designed andconstructed in sucha way

as to avoid introducing any danger in normal use and

Tests carried out on each meter to check conformity

under normal conditions, so as to ensure especially:

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personal safety against electric shock.

personal safety against effects of excessive
temperature,
~afety against spread of fire.
protection againstsolid objects, dust and water.

having adequate insulating properties and mechanical strength. In order to satisfy such requirements,
when choosing insulating materials for the terminal
blockts), adequate testing of materials should be taken
into account.
The terminal block, the terminal cover (if not of metal)
and the case (if not of metal) shall be of u material
which complies with the requirements of IS ) J73)
(Part 1) method FH 1. The holes in the insulation rnaterial which form an extension of the terminal holes
shall be sufl icient size to accommodate also the' insulation of the conductors.

Table 3 Rated Maximum Current

(Clause 5.3)
Metersfor

Rated Maximunl
Currents us Pcrctlll1tge
of Basic Current

(1)

(2)

Fordirect connection
l-phase

200

3-phase

120

The material of which the terminal block is made shall

be capable of passing the tests giveil in ISO 75-1 :
1993 and ISO 75-2 : 1993 for a temperature of 135C
and a pressure of 1.8 MPa {Method A).

Connection through current

transformerts)
l-phase

3-phase

120
120

The manner of fixing the conductors to the terminals

shall ensure adequate and durable contact such that
there is no risk of loosening or undue heating. Screw
connections transmitting contact force and SCI~W fixings which may be loosened and tightened several
times during the life of the meter sha'I screw into a
metal nul.

NOTE- For long rungeapplications rated maximum currents

are usuallyhighermultiples of basic currents. Forexample, 400
percent/h for l-phasc direct C4.'IIIlCClCd meters, 2<X) percent I h for
3-phasedirectconnected or C'l' operated meters and for l-phase
CT operated meters.

All parts which are subject to corrosion under norrnal

conditions shall be effectively protected. Any protective coaling shall not be liable to damage by ordinary
handling nor damage due to exposure to air, used
under normal working conditions.

The current circuit conductors of a meter shal] be

com.ectcd to its current terminals inside the meter
terminal block adopting a.iy of the recommended
methods given in Annex B so as to ensure
satisfactory durable and adequate contact surfaces
between the conductors and the terrnlnals.

NOTE- for meters for special use in corrosive aunosphetc,

additional requirements shall be fixed in the purchase contract
(forexample, suit JniSI te~l).

6.2 Me-tcr Case

All parts of every terminal shall be such that the risk

The meters shall have a case which can be sealed in

such a way that the internal parts of the meter arc
accessible only after breaking the sealts).

of 'orro:-.ion resulting from contact with any other

metal part is minimized,

Electrical connections shall be so designed that contact pressure is not transmitted through insulating
material of the terminal ~I()ck.

Thecovershallnot be removable withouitheuscof a lOOI.

The case shall be so constructed and arranged that

any non-permanent deformation cannot prevent the
satisfactory operation of the meter,

For current circuits, the voltage is considered to be

the same us for the related voltage circuit,

Unless otherwise specified, the meters having a case

wholly or partially made of metal, shall be provided
with a protective earth terminal.

Terminals with different potentials which are grouped

close together shall be protected against accidental
short circuiting. Protection may be obtained by iusufating barriers. Terminals of one current cin..'uil are
considered to be at the same potential.

6.3 Window

If the cover is not transparent one or more windows

shall be provided for reading the displays and observation of the operation indicator, if fitted. These
windows shall be covered by toughened transparent
material which cannot be removed/uudumagcd
without breaking the seal(s).

The terminals. the conductor fixing screws, or the

externalor internal conductors shall not be liable to come
into contact with terminal covers (if made pf metals),
The protective earth terminal, if any:

a)

shall be electrically bonded tc the accessible

metal parts,
b) should, if possible. form part of the meter

6.4 Ternlinals, Termlaals Block(s) and Protective

Earth Terndnal

base,

Terminul may be grouped in a terminal block(s)

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c) should preferably be located adjacent to its
terminal block,
d) shall accommodate a conductor having a
cross-section at least equivalent to the main
current conductors but with a lower limit of
6 n1l02 and an upper limit of 16 mm', and
e) shall be clearly identified by earthing
symbol,

Table 4 Clearances and Creepage Distances

(Clause 6.6)
Vo1talePbase-to-Earth
Derivedtrom Rated
System Voltages

Minimum
Clearances

MInimum
Creepage

(mm)

Distance

(V)

(mm)

(I)

Notexceeding
Notexceeding
Notexceeding
Not exceeding
Notexceeding

After installation, it shall not be possible to loosen

the protectiveearth eerminal without the use of a tool.
6.5 Terminal Cover(s)

SO
100
150
300
600

(2)

(3)

0.8
0.8
I.S

1.2
1.4

3.0

3.2

5.S

6.3

16

including the terminalcover, whichenvelops all metal

parts with the exception of small parts, for example,
name-plate screws, suspensions and rivets. If such
small parts are accessible by the standard test finger
(see IS 1401) from outside the case, then they shall be
additionally isolated from live parts by supplementary insulation against failure of basic insulation or
loosening of live parts. The insulating properties of
lacquer, enamel, ordinary paper, cotton, oxide film
on metal parts, adhesive film and sealing compound,
or similar unsure materials, shall not be regarded as
sufficient for supplementary insulation.

Every terminal block shalt be provided with a terminal cover conforming to 6.5.1 or 6.5.2.
6.S.1 Short Terminal Cover
The terminals, their fixing screws, and the insulated
compartment housing them shall be enclosed by a
cover with a provision for sealing. The cover may be
of the same size as that of the terminal block. The
wiringwith this typeof cover may be carried out from
the front of the meter board.

6.5.2 Extended Terminal Cover

For the terminal block and the terminal cover of such

a meter, reinforced insulation is sufficient.

The terminals, their fixing screws, a suitable length

of externalinsulatedconductorand its insulation shall
be enclosed by a cover with a provision for sealing.
The wiring with this type of cover shall be carried out
from the rear of the meter board.

6.8 Resistance to 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 therewith it must fulfil the tests as specified in 12.4.

The fixing screws used on the terminal cover for

fixing and sealing in 6.5.1 and 6.5.2 shall be held
captive In the terminal cover.
When the meter is mounted on the meter board, no
accessto the terminals shall be possiblewithoutbreaking seal(s) of the terminal cover.

6.9 Protection Against Penetration of Dust and

Water

6.6 Clearances and Creepage Distances

The meter shall conform to the degree of protection

as given below:

The clearances and creepage distances of the terminal block and those between the terminals and the
surrounding parts of the metal enclosure shall be not
less than the value specified in Table 4.

IP 51, but without suction in the meter.

6.10 Display

or Measured Values

The information can be shown either with an electromechanical register or an electronic display. In case
of an electronic display the corresponding nonvolatilememoryshall have a minimumretention time
of 5 years.

The clearance between the terminal cover, if made of

metal, and the upper surface of the screws when
screwed down to the maximum applicable conductor
fitted shall be not less than the relevant values indicated in Table 4.

NOTE- Longer retention timeofthenon-volatile memory should

bethesubject ofpurchase contract.

Therequirements of the impulse voltage testshall also

be met (see 12.7.6.2).

In the case of multiple values presented by a single

display it must be possible to display the contents
of all relevant memories. When displaying the
memory, identification of each tariff/parameter
shall be available.

6.7 Insulating Encased Meter

A meter having a durable and substantially continuous enclosure made wholly of insulating material,
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The cunent tariff shall be indicated. When the meter

is not energised; the electronic display need not be
vIsible.

The number of elements If more than one,

and the voltage at the meter terminals of the
voltage circuius),
The nommal voltageof the systemor the
secondary voltage of the instrument
transformer to which the meter IS
intendedto be connected.
Examples of voltagemarkings are shown
m Table 5
t) Pnncipal umt m which the meter reads, for
example, kWh.
g) The rated secondary current of the transformer(s) to which the meter should be
connected for example, thus: -15 A the
baSIC current and the rated rna-unum
current of the meter may be included in the
type designauon

The principal unit for the measured values shall be

kilo watthour (kWh) or the mega watthour (MWh).
The register shall be able to record a-id display starting from zero, for 01 minimum of 1500 h, the energy
corresponding to rated maximum current at reference
voltage and unity power-factor. Register should not
rollover in between this duration
NOTE - Values hrgher lhan ISUO h should be: the subjectof
purchase contract

6.11 Output Device

The metershall have a test output accessible from the
front and be capable of being monitored WIth suitable
testing equipment. The operation indicator, If futed,
must be visible from the front

Examples of current markings are shown m

Table 6

Since the sequence of test output pulses may not be

homogeneous, the manufacturer shall state the minimum number of pulse counts necessary to ensure
measurement accuracy rt least l/lOth of the specified
error limits at various points and consistent WIth
desired resoluuon

Table 5 Voltage Markings

[ClaUJc 7.1 (e)]
Type of Meter

Method of Marking

(I)

(2)

l-phase, 2-wlre

The resolution of the test output in the form of pulses

or high resolution register, whether accessible on the
meter through external display, shall be sufficient to
conduct sausfactonly accuracy test at the lowest load
In less than 5 minutes and starting current test 10 less
than to minutes,

Example

0>

3 phase,3-wlrc

Voltage between hne

and neutrcl1
2 x Volt.lge: between

3 phase,4-wJrI:

hnes
3 x Voltage between

240 V

2 x 1I0V
3x 110m x240V

l.ne and neutral

Table 6 Current Markings

(Clause 7 I(g)]

7 MARKING OF METERS

Type of Meter

7.1 Name Plate

(I)

I phase, whole current,

Ib 10A. 1M.. 20 A

Every meter shall bear the following mformauon If

apphcable:

Method of
Marking
(2)

(3)

Baste currem and

10 20A

rated maximum
current
B~JC current

-/1 A

1 pwe.tr.uJ~fomlcr
operated. I b 1A, 1M.. I 2 A
3-phase, \\ holecurrent
t, W A. lMaI 60 A
BaMC current
J-phase. lreln,former
operated. IbSA. 1M.. 6 A

a) Manufacturer's name or trade-mark and If

required, the place of manufacture
b) Designation of type (see 3.1.4) and, If
required, space for approval mark
c) The number of phases and the number of
wires for which the meter IS suitable (for
example, single-phase 2-wtre, three-phase
3-wire, three-phase 4-wlre) These markings
may be replacedby the graphical symbols (as
per IS 12032 senes),
d) The serial number and year of manufacture
If the serial number is marked on a plate
fixedto the cover,the numberis to be marked
also on the meter base.
e) The reference voltage in one of the
following forms:

Example

'iOA

/5 A

h) The reference frequency m Hz

The meter constant,forexample, in theform,
X WhlJmp or X ImplkWh
k) The class index of the meter.
m) The reference temperature If different from
27C.
n) The sign of double square for insulaung
encased meters
Information under (a), (b) and (c) may be markedon
an external plate permanently attached to the meter
cover
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The information under (d) to (k) shall De marked on
a name plate preferably placed within the meter.

9 ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

9.1PowerConsumption

The marking shall be indelible, distinct and readable

from outside the meter.

9.1.1 Power Consumption in Voltage Circuit

The active and apparent power consumption in each
voltage circuit of a meter at reference voltage reference temperature and reference frequency shall not
exceed the values shown in Table 9.

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).

Table 9 Power Consumption in VOltage Circuit

Including the Power Supply

7.1.1 ac Static watthour meters can also be marked

with DIS Standard Mark (if certified hy BIS).

Meters

Class of Meters

Singlephaseand polyphase (per phase)

1 5 Wand 8 VA

1 and 2

7.2 Connection Diagrams and Terminal Marking

Every meter shall be indeliblymarked with a diagram

of connections. For polyphase meters, this diagram
shall alsoshow thephase sequence forwhich themeter
is intended. It is permissible to indicate the conaection diagramby an identification figure in accordance
with relevant standards.

NOTES
1 The above figures Ire mean values SWitching p~wer supplies
with peak values In excess of these are permitted but attention
should bepaidto the rating of associared voltage transformers.
21n case additional featureslake remotemetenng , prepayment
metering etc are built Into the meterthen addiuonal loss may be
agreed betweensuppher and purchaser

If the meter terminals are marked, this marking shall

appear on the diagram.

9.1.2 Power Consumption ill Current C,rCUIt

The apparent power taken by each curre.it circuit at
basic current, reference frequency and reference
temperature shall not exceed the value shown In
Table 10.

8 CLIMATIC CONDITIONS

8.1 Temperature Range

Temperature range of the meter shall be as indicated
111 Table 7.

Table 10 Apparent Power Consumption ill

Current Circuh

Table 7 Temperature Range

Spe-ifiedoperation range
Limn rangeof operation
Lrmu range tor storage i.Ild

Meterv for

ooe to + S~oC
-10(. to + 60C
-Iooe to + 70C

CIIl~

tran~port

NOTE- ForSpecial applications. othertemperature values can be

usedaccordang to agreement betweenmanufacturer andpurchaser,

Direct connection Smgle-pha..e and

polyphase(per phase)

40VA

25VA

Connection through current trans-

40VA

2S VA

formers

Smgle-phase and poly-

phase (per phd~C)

8.2 Relative Humidity

9.2 Influence of Supply Voltage

The meter shall meet the relative humidity requirements of Table 8. For combined temperature and
humidity test, see 12.6.3.

9.2.1 Voltage Range

Voltage range shall be as given in Table 11.
Table 11 Voltage Range

Table 8 Relative Humidity

Annual m~
For 30 days. these days being
spread I n a natural manner
over the year
Occasionally on other days

of Meters

< 7jqf,
< 95%

Specified oJ>erating range

Limit rangeof operation

o 80 to 1 1 Vref
o 7Cto I 2 Vref

NOTES
1 Forthepermissible errordue to voltage variation (seeTable 17)
2 Extended operating ranges Will be thesubjectof purchase con'tract.

< 85%

The limits of relative humidity as a function cf ambient temperature are shown in Annex C.

9.2.2 Voltage Dips and Interruptions

The graph may be modified in line with metrological

conditions prevalent in the place of use.

Voltage dips and interruptions shall not produce a

change in the register of more than 0.01 kWh and the
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9.4 Influence or Heating

test output shall not produce a signal equivalent to

more than 0.01 kWh. These values are based on the
rated current of 5A and lOO.V of the meter. For other
voltage and current ratings the value 0.01 kWh has to
be convertedaccordingly. Whenthe voltage is restored,
the meter shall not have suffered degradation of its
metrological characteristics.

Under normalconditions of use, electrical circuits and

insulation shall not reach a temperature which might
adversely affect the operation of the meter, The ternperature rise at any point of the external surface of
the meter shall not exceed by more than 20 K with an
ambient temperature at 45C.

Further,after this test the data from the memory should

not be lost.

For testing, see 12.7.5.

For testing, see 12.7.2.

9.5 Insula tion

9.2.3 Short-Time Over Current

The meter and its incorporated auxiliary devices if

any, shall be such that they retain adequate dielectric
qualities under normal conditions of usc, taking into
account of the atmospheric influences and different
voltages, to which they are subjected under normal
conditions of use.

Short-time over current shall not damage the meter.

The meter shall perform correctly, when buck to its
initial working conditions and the variation of error
shall not exceed the values shown in Table 12.
a) Meter for direct connection

The meter shall be able to carry a short time

over current of 30 lMa.,. for one half-cycleat rated
frequency.

The meter shall withstand the impulse voltage

and the ac voltage test as specified in 12.7.6.

b) Meter for connection through current trans-

9.6 Immunity to Earth Fault

former

This test applies to three-phase four-wire meters.

The meter shall be able to carry for 0.5 s a current to 20 limes "he maximum current.

During a test under a simulated earth fault condition in

one of the three lines, all voltages are increased
to 1.1 times the nominal voltages during 4 h. The neutral terminal of the meter under test is disconnected
from the ground terminal of the meter lest equipment
(rvITE) and is connected to the MTE's line at which the
earth fault has to be simulated (see Annex F).

Table 12 Variations Due to Short-Time Over

Currents

(Clause 9.2.3)
Meters for

Valueof
Current

Power
Factor

Limitsof
Variation in
Percentage EI ror
for Meters of
Cla.u

In this way the two voltage terminals of the meter

under test which are not affected by the earth fauIt are
connected to 1.9 times the nominal ohase voltages.
During this test the current circuits are set to 50 percent of the rated In power factor 1 and symmetrical
load. After the test, the meter shall show no damage
and shall operate correctly.

OJ rect connection

Ib

1.5

15

Connection through

Ib

0.5

1.0

current transformer

test

For testing, see 12.7.3.

The change of error measured when the meter is back

at nominal working temperature shall not exceed the
limits give in Table 14.

9.3 Influence of Self-Heating

The variation in percentage error due to self-heating

shall not exceed the values given in Table 13.

For testing, see 12.8.

Table 13 Variation in Percentage Error Due to

Table 14 Change

Self-Heating
Valueof
Current

Power
Factor

Limits or Variationin
Percentage Error Cor
Meten or Oass

Power
.'ac:lor

(1 )

(2)

1
O.Slngging

Value or
Current

0.7
1.0

or Error Due to Earth Fault

Linllts or VariaUOD in
Percentage Error for Meters or
Class
-------~--------1
2

2
1.0
I.S

t.

For testing, see 12.7.4.

9

(3)

(4)

0.7

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10ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (EMC)

If the meter is designed for the measurement of

energy in both directions, the values in Tab!es 15 and
16 shall apply for each direction.

10.1 Immunity to Electromagnetic Disturbance

The meter shall be designed in such a way that cond
ucted or radiatedelectromagnetic disturbance as well
as electrostatic dischargedo not damage nor substantially influence meter.
NOTE-

The differencebetweenthe percentageerror whenthe

meter is carrying a single-phase load at basic current
and unity power factor and the percentageerror when
the meter is carrying balance polyphase load at basic
current and unity power factor, shall not exceed 1.5
and 2.5 for meters of classes 1 and 2 respectively.

Thedisturbances to be considered are

- Electrostatic discharge
- Electromagnetic HFfield
- Fast transientburst

NOTE - When testingfor compliance withTable 16 the lest

curremshallbe applied toeachelement, in sequence.

For testing, see 12.9.

11.2 Limits of Error Due to Other Influence Quantities (Voltage-Variation, Frequency Variation,
Phase-Sequence, Wave Form, Voltage-Unba.ance)

10.2 Radio Interference Suppression

The meter shall not generate conducted or radiated

noise which could interfere with other equipment.

Limits of variation in percentage errordue to tilechange

of influence quantities with respectto reference conditions, as gl-en in. 12.10.1, shall not exceed the limits
for the relevant accuracy class given in Table 17.

For testing, see 12.9.5.

11 ACCURACY REQUIREMENTS

11.1 Limits of Error Due to Variation of tile Current

11.3 Limits of Error Due to Ambien! Temperature

Variation

Whenthemeteris underthe reference conditions given

in 12.10.1 the percentage error shall not exceed the
limits for the relevant accuracy class given in Tables

The meantemperature coefficientshall not exceed the

limits given in Table 18.

15 and 16.

Table 15 Percentage Error Limits (Single-Phase Meters and Polyphase

Meters with Balanced Loads)
(Clause 11.1)
. Value of Current

For direct

Power Factor

Clas~j

""

For

~~

transformer
operated meters

connected

meters
(I)

ons Ib Sib S

Percentage Error I"imits for Meters or

(2)

0.02Ib 'S Ib S 0.05 Ib

O.l/b

0.1 Ib S Ib S IMax
0.1 Ib S Ib < 0.2 'b

O.05/b S /b S IMax
O.OS I b s I b < 0.1 I b

0.2 Ib S Ib S IMa~

O.l/b S Ib S IMax

Whenspeciallyrequested by the Whenspecially requested

toy the user :
user:
from 0.2 Jb to Ib
from 0.1 Ib (0 'b

(4)

(3)

(5)

:t:

I.S

:t

1.0

:t

2.0

1.5
1.5

:t

2.5

0.5 lagging
0.8 leading

:t:

0.5 lagging
O.Sleading
0.25 lagging
0.5 leading

:t

:t

1.0
1.0

:t
:t

3.S
2.S

2.5

2.0

Table 16 Percentage Error Limits (Polyphase Meters Carrying a Single-Phase Load,

but with Belanced Polyphase Voltages Applied to Voltage Circuits)
(Clause 11.1)
Value or Current
r

For direct
connected

For
transformer

meters

operated meters

(1)

Power Factor
of Reltvant
Element

Percentage Error Limits Cor

Metersor Cla5s
-"---~

(3)

(4)

0.5lagging

(2)

(5)

0.1 'b Sib S IMax

0.05Ib S Ib S IMax

2.0

.t ~.O

0.2Ib S Ib S IMax

a.l/b SIb S [Max

:t 2.0

%3.0

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'Thble 17 lnOu~nce Quantities
(Clauses 9.2.1 and 11.2)
Sl

IbOuence

No.

Quantities

Valueof Power
Current
Factor
(&a1anced
Unless
Otherwise
Stated)

Table 17 - Concluded

6 The testconditions arcspecifiedin12.11.

7 A magnetic induction of external originof 0.5 mT produced by
a currentof the samefrequency as thatof the voltage applied 10
the meterand under the most urfavourable conditions uf phase
anddirection shallnot causea Val iationin the percentage errorof
themeterexceeding the values showninTable 17.The testconditionsarespecifiedin 12.tl.

Limitof
Variation in
Percentage
Error for
Metersof
Class

S The testconditions are specifiedin12.9.3.

,-~

(2)

(1)

i) Voltage variation

10percent
(see Note 1)
ii) Frequency

(3)

viii)

~agneticjnduction

of exterral origin
0.5 mT (ste Note 7)
ix) Electromagnetic HF
fields (see Note8)
x) Operation of

(5)

(6)

1.0
1.5

0.7

LO

Ib

1.5

Ib

O.S
lagging
1

0.8
1.0

0.6

0.8

a.l/b

1.5

1.5

'b

2.0

4.(\

~.O

6.0

vdliation

current (see Note 2)

iv) Reversed phase
sequence (see
NOte 3)
v) Voltage unbalance
(see Note 4)
vi) de component in ac
currentcircuit (see
Note S)
vii) Continuous
magnetic induction
of external origin
(see Note6)

(4)

0.5
lagging

Ib

z S percent
iii) Wavefonn: 10
percentof third
harmonic in the

0.5 1M

9 Suchan accessory, enclosedin the metercase is energizedintermittently, forexample, theelectromagnet of a multirate register.

The determination of the mean temperaturecoefficient

for a g.ven temperature shall be made over a 30C
temperature range l'oC above and 15"C below that
temperature, the temperature shall not exceed the
specified operating temperature range.

1.1

11.4 Starting and Running w'th No-Load

For these tests, the conditions and the values of the

influence quantities shall be as stated in 12.10.1
exceptfor any changes specified below.

11.4.1 Initial Start-up of the Meter

Ib

2.0

3.0

Ib

2.0

3.0

Ib

0.5

1.0

0.05 /b

0.5

1.0

The rneter shall be fully functional within 5s after the

rated voltage is applied to meter terminals.
11.4.2 Running with No-Load

When the voltage is applied with no current flowing

in the current circuit, the test output of the meter shall
not produce more than one output pulse count.
For testing, see 12.13.

accessories
(se~ Note 9)

Table 18 Temperature Coefficient

NOTES
1 Fnr the voltagerangesfrom-20 percentto -I 0 percent and + 10
percentto + 20 percentthe limitsof variation in percentage error
are threetimes the valuesgivenin Table 17.
Below0.8 Vrefand upto 0.7 Vref. the said limitsare five times
the valuegiven inTable 17.
Below0.7 Vrefthe errorof the meter nlay vary between +10per

(Clause 11.3)
Power

Value of Current

Factor

Mean Temperature
Coefficient for Meters of

Class
,------"----.

1
(2)

(I)

centand-100 percent.
1 The distortion factorof the voltageshall be lessthan 1percent.
The variation in percentage error shall be measured under two
conditions, The peakof thirdharmonic in the firstmeasurement
in phaseand in thesecondmeasurement inantiphase of thepeaks
of the fundaancntaJ current. Forpolyphase n.eters, thevoltage circuitshall beencrsisedin parallel and thecurrentcircuitinseries.
3 Applicable for activeenelJY meteronly.
4 The polyphase meter shall measure and register within the
variation in percentage error limitsshownin Table 17 if one or
thetwophases ofthe3-phase network are interrupted. provided
thereference phase isavailable thatis Y-phase for3-phase 3-wire
meters and neutral for 3-phase 4-wire meters. However the
operation of the metershall not be affected by such removal of
reference phuc.

(3)

2
(4)

Prom0.1 Ib to IMax

0.05

0.1

From 0.2 Ib to IMax

O.Slagging

0.07

O.lS

11.5 Starting Current

The meter shall start and continue to register at the

current shown in Table 19.
11.6 Meter Constant

Relation between the test output and the indication in

thedisplay shallcomply with the marking on the name
plate.

It is preferable that the connection to the auxiliary

device is/are marked to indicate the correct method of
connection, if these connections are made by means

5 This tesIdoes not apply to transformer operated meters. The

testconditions are specified in Annex D.

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of plugs and sockets, these connections should be

Table 20 Schedule 01 Type Tests

(Clauses 12.2, 12.2.2 tI1Id 12.2.3)

irreversible.
Table 19 Starting Currents

81

(Clause 11.S)

No.
(1)

Meter Cor

Power

'actor
(I)

(2)

Direct connection.
Percenllie of basic
cunent I b
Connection duoup
current trasnComer.
Pertenlale of basic
cUITCnl/b

,.

I
1.1
1.2

ClaaolMeter
tIL

1
(3)

"

1.3
2

(4)

0.4

OJ

0.2

0.3

2.1
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.S

2.6
2.7
2.8
3
3.1
3.2
3.3

11.7 Repeatability of Error Test

Test
(2)

Test or Insulation Properties

12 TESTS AND TEST CONDITIONS

12.1Test Conditions
All tests are carried out under reference conditions
unless otherwise stated in the relevant clause.

4.1
4.2
4.3

12.2 Classlftcatlonof Tests

4.4

(3)

12.7.6
Impulse yoltale test
12.7.6.2
Ie Hip yo1tale leSt
12.7.6.3
Insulation test
12.7.6.4
12.10
Testof Accuracy Requirements
Teston limits of error
11.11
Interprecation of test results
12.16
Testof meter constant
12.IS
Testof staningcondition
12.14
Testof no-load condition
12.13
Testof ambient temperature influence 12.12
Testof repeatability of error
12.17
Testof influence quantities
12.11
12.7
Test of Electrical Requirement
Testof powerconsumption test
12.7.1
Testof influence of supply voltage
12.7.2
Testof influence short-tlme
12.7.3

Repeatability of error at 10 percent lb and UPF load

overcurrents
shall not exceed 0.5 for class 1 and 1.0 for class2 as
3.4 Testof influence of self heating
measured by the dispersion method (see 12.17).
J.S
3.6

C....

(4)

(5)

A
A

A
A
A

ReC..-ce

Testof influence of heating

Testof influence of immunity to earth
fault
Test lor ElectrolDalnet1c:
CompatibUity
Radio interference measurement
Pasttransient bursttest
Testof immunity to electrostatic
discharges
Testof immunity to electromagnetic

12.7.4
12.7.5
12.8
12.9
12.9.S

12.9.4
12.9.2
12.9.3 .

HF field

The schedule and recommended sequence shall be as

given in Table 20.

,.1
5.2
5.3
6

In case of modifications to the meter made after the

type testandaffecting onlypartof themeter, it will be
sufficient to perfonn limited tests on the characteristics that may be affected by the modification.

6.1

6.2
6.3

12.2.1 Number of Samples and Criteria/or Confonnity

6.4

Type tests shall be applied to three test specimens;

in the eventof one specimen failing to comply in any
respect, further three specimens shall be taken all
of which shall comply with the requirements of the
standard.

6.S

Test for ClimaticInfluences

Dry heattest
Coldtest
Damp heatcyclic lest
Test lor Mechanical Requirements
Vibration test
Shock lest
Spring hammer test
Protection against penetration of dust
and water
Test of resistance to heatand tire

12.6
12.6.1
12.6.2
12.6.3
12.3
12.3.2
12.3.1
12.3.3
12.5
12.4

A = Acceptance Test; R = Routine Test

Meter in non-operating condition, without

the packing
Half-sine pulse
Peakacceleration: 40 g (400 mls 2)
Duration of the pulse: 18 ms
Number of shock: two in both direction of
three mutual perpendicular axes (Total of 12
shocks).

12.2.2 Schedule of Acceptance Tests

Required tests are marked with 'A' in Table 20.

12.2.2.1 Recommended sampling planandcriteria/or

acceptance
A recommended sampling plan and the criteria for
acceptance of the lot are given in Annex H.

12.3Test of Mechanical Requirements

After the test, the meter shall show no damage or

change of information. After the test, variation in
percentage error shall not exceed the ~O percent
of accuracy class index at lb' O.OS Ib and 1MB (at
cos e =1)

12.3.1 Shock Test

12.3.2 Vibration Test

The test shall be carried out as per IS 9000 (Part 7/

Sec 1 to S) under the folJowina conditions:

The test shall be carried out as per IS 9000 (Part 8)

under the following conditions :

12.2.3 Schedule of Routine Tests

Required tests are marked with 'R' in Table 20.

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era-

Meter in non-operation conditionwithoutthe

packing
Frequency range :
10 - 150- 10Hz.
Transition frequency : 60 Hz.
r < 60 Hz constant amplitude of movement
O.lS mm
f> 60 Hz constant acceleration 2 g (lg =9.8

pie lengthsof cable (exposed endssealed)

of. the types specified by the manufacturer in place.
First characteristic digit: 5 (IP 5X).

Any ingress of dust only be in a quantity not impairing the operation of the meter, and not impairing its
dielectric strength (insulating strength).

mls'l)

For testing, see 12.7.6.4.

Single point control

Number of sweep cycles per axis: 10

b) Protection against penetration of water

- Meter in non-operating condition
Second characteristicdigit: 1 (IP Xl)

NOTB-IOsweepcycles=7S min

After the test the meter shall show no damage or

change of the infonnation. After the test variation in
percentage error of the meter error shall not exceed
SO percent of class index at 0.05 I b, basiccurrent and
maximum current (at cos fJ =1).

Any ingress of water must only be in a quantity not

impairing the operation of the meter, and not impairing its dielectric strength (insulating strength).
For testing, see 12.7.6.4.

12.3.3 Spring Hammer Test

The mechanical strength of the meter case shall be
testedwith a springhammer (IEC60068-2-75 (1997)
Environmental testing - Part 2-75:Tests - Test Eh:
Hammtser test ).

12.6 Test for Climatic Influences

The meter shall be mounted in its normal working

position and the spring hammer shall act on the outer
surfaces of the meter cover including windows
and on the terminal cover with a kinetic energy of
0.22 Nm 0.05 Nm.

12.6.1 Dry Heat Test

After each of the climatic tests, the meter shall show

no damage or change of the information . These tests
should not affect the functioning of the meters.

The test shall be carried out according to relevant

section of IS 9000 (Part 3/Sec 1 to 5). Under the
following conditions:

The result of the test is satisfactory if the meter case

andterminal cover do not sustain damage whichcould
affect the function of the meter and it is not possible
to touch live parts. Slight damage which doesn't
impair the protection against indirect contact or the
penetration of solid objects, dust and water is
acceptable.

Meter in non-operating condition

Temperature: + 70 2C
Duration of the test : 72 h

12.6.2 Cold Tel,;t

The test shall be carried out according to relevant

section of IS 9000 (Part 2/Sec 1 to 4) under the
following conditions:

12.4 Testof Resistance to Heat and Fire

The test shall be carried out according to IS 11000
(Part 2/See 1), with the following temperatures:

- Terminal block: 960C 15C

- Terminal cover and meter case: 650C 100e
- Duration of application : 30 s 1 s.

Meter in non-operating condition

Temperature : -25 2C
Duration of the test : 72 hours

12.6.3 Damp Heat Cycle Test

The test shall be carried out accordingto relevantsection of IS 9000 (Part 5/Sec 1 and 2) under the following conditions:

The contact with the glow-wire may occur at any random location. If the terminal block is integral with
the meterbase. it is sufficient to carry out the test only
on the terminal block.

Meter in operating condition

Voltage and auxiliary circuits energised with
reference voltage
Without any current in the current circuits
Upper temperature 40C 2C
Nospecial precautions shallbe taken regarding the removal of surface moisture
Duration of test : 6 cycles

12.5Test of Protection Against Penetrationof Dust

and Water
The test shall be carried out according to IS 12063
under the following conditions:

a) Protection against penetration of dust

Meter in non-operating condition and
mounted on an artificial wall
The tcst should be conducted with sam-

24 hours after the end of this test the meter shall be

submitted to the following tests :
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a) An insulation test according to 12.7.6.4 and
b) A functional test. The meter shall show no
damage or change of information.

ht referencevoltage for at least 2 h, meters without any current in the current circuits, the rated
maximum current shall be applied to the current circuits. The meter error shall be measured
at unity power factor immediatelyafter the current is applied and then at intervals short enough
to allow a correct drawing to be made of the
curve of error variation as a function of t~me.

The damp heat test also serves as a corrosion test.

The result is judged visually. No trace of corrosion
likely to affect the functional properties of the meter
shall be apparent.
12.7 Test of Electrical Requirements

The test shall be carried out for at least 1 hand

in any event until the variation of error during
20 min does not exceed 0.1 percent or th~ measurement uncertainties whichever is greater.

12.7.1 Test of Power Consumption

The power consumption In the voltage and current
circuit shall be determined at reference values of the
influencing quantities given in 12.10.1 by any suitable method. The overall accuracy shall be better than
5 percent.

The same test shall be carried out than at C.5

(lagging) power factor.
The variation of error, measured as specified,
shall no, exceed the values given in Table 13.

12.7.2 Test of Influence of Supply Voltage

The test shall be carried cut under the following
conditions:

a)

12.7.5 Test of Influence of Heating

With each current circuit of the meter carrying rated
maximumcurrent and with each voltage circuits (and
with those auxiliary, voltage circuits which are
energised for periods of longer duration than their
thermal time constants) carrying 1.2 times the reference voltage, the temperature rise of the external surface shall not exceed by more than 20 K, with the
ambient temperature between 25C to 45C.

Meter in operating condition

Voltage and auxiliary circuits energised with
reference voltage
Without any current in the current circuits
Voltage interruptions of Vre: = 100 percent
Interruption time : 1 s
Numberof interruptions : 3
Restoring time between interruptions :
50 ms
(See also Annex E.)

During the test, the duration of which shall be 2 h,

the meter shall be not exposed to draught or direct
solar radiation.

b) Voltage interruption of Vref = 100 percent

After the test, the meter shall show no damage and

shall comply with the dielectric tests of 12.7.6.4.

- Interruption time : 20 rns

- Number of interruptions: 1
(See also Annex E.)
c) Voltage dips of Vref = 50 percent
- Dip time : 1 min
- Number of dips: 1
(See also Annex E.)
For requirement, see 9.2.2.

J2.7.6 Test of lnsulation Properties

12.7.6.1 General test conditions

The test shall oe carried out only on a complete meter
with its cover (except when indicated hereafter) and
terminal cover, the terminal screws being screwed
down to maximum applicable conductor fitted in the
terminals. Test procedure shall be in accordance with
IS 2071 (Part 1).

12.7.3 Test of Influence of Short-time Overcurrents

. The test circuit shall be practically non-inductive.

The impulse voltage tests shall be carried out first and

the ac high voltage tests afterwards.

Afterthe applicationof the short-time overcurrent with

the voltagemaintained at the terminals, the metershall
be allowed to return to the initial temperature with
the voltage circuit(s) energised (about 1 h).

During type tests, the dielectricproperty tests are considered to be valid only for the terminal arrangement
of the meter which has undergone the tests. When the
terminal arrangement differ, all the dielectric property tests shall be carried out for each arrangement.

For requirement, see 9.2.3.

12.7.1 Test of Influence of Self-Heating

For the propose of these tests, the 'earth' has the

following meaning:

The test shall be carried out as follows:

After the voltage circuits have been energised

a) When the meter case is made of metal, the

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earth is the case itself placed on a flat conducting surface.

b) When the meter case or only a part of it is
made of insulating material, the earth is a
conductive foil wrapped around the meter,
touching all accessible conductive parts and
connected to the flat conducting surface on
which the meter base is placed. Where the
terminal cover makes it possible, the conductive foil shall approach the terminals and
holes for the conductors within a distance of
not more than 2 cm.

current circuits of a measuringelements are connected together, the test shall be made on the
whole. The other end of the voltage circuit shall
be connected to earth and impulse voltage shall
be applied between the terminal of the current
circuit and earth. When several voltage circuits
of a meter have a common point, this point shall
be connected to earth and the impulse voltage
successively applied between each of the free
ends of the connections (or the current circuit
connected to it) and earth.

During the impulse and the ac voltage tests, the circuits which are not under test are connected to the
earth as indicated hereafter. A tlashover (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 or not to
eliminate the cause, provided other criteria of acceptance are met.

When in normal use, the voltage and the CUfrent circuits of the same measuring element are
separated and appropriately insulated (for example, each circuit connected to measuring
transformer) the test shall be made separately
on each circuit.

During the test of a current circuit, the terminals of the other circuits shall be connected to
earth and the impulse voltage shall be applied
between one of the terminals of the current circuit and earth. During the test of a voltage circuit, the terminals of the other circuits and one
of the terminals of the voltage circuit under test
shall be connected to earth and the impulse voltage shall be applied between the other terminal
of the voltage circuit and earth.

In this sub-clause, the expression all the terminals

means the whole set of the terminals of the current
circuits, voltage circuits and, if any, auxiliary circuits
having a reference voltage over 40 V.
These shall be made in normal conditions of use.
During the test, the quality of the insulation shall not
be impaired by dust or abnormal humidity,

Unless otherwise specified, the normal conditions for

insulation test are:

The auxiliary circuits intended to be connected

either directly to the mains or to the same voltage transformers as the meter circuits and with
a reference voltage over 40 V shall be subjected
to the impulse voltage test in the same conditions as those already given for voltage circuits.
The other auxiliary circuits shall not be tested.

ambient temperature 20C to 35C

relative humidity 45 percent to 95 percent
atmospheric pressure 86 to 106 kPa
(860 mbar to 1 060 mbar)
12.7.6.2 Impulse voltage test

b) Impulse voltage test of electric circuits relative to earth

The impulse of SkV is applied ten times with one

polarity and then repeated with the other polarity.The
minimum time between the impulses shall be 3 s. The
waveform and the generator characteristics shall be
in accordance with tee 61000-4-5 (1995-03) 'Electromagnetic comparability (EMC) - Part 4: Testing
and measurement techniques - Section 5 Surge immunity test'.

All the terminals of the electric circuits of the

meter, including those of the auxiliary circuits
with a reference voltage over 40 V. shall be connected together.
The auxiliary circuits with a reference voltage
below or equal to 40 V shall be connected to
earth.

a) Impulse voltage testsfor circuits and between

the circuits

The impulse voltage shall be applied between

all the electric circuits and earth.

The test shall be made independently on each

circuit (or assembly of circuits) which are insulated from the other circuits of the meter in normal use.The terminals of the circuits which are
not subjected to impulse voltage shall be connected to earth.

12.7.6.3 ac Voltage test

The ac voltage test shall be carried 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 percent of the test voltage indicated in
Table 21.

Thus, when in normal use the voltage and the

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'nable n Insulation Reslltaace Test

(Clauu 12.7.6.4)

'nable 21 ae Voitaae Tests

(Claust 12.7.6.3)
. . . . of Appllaaloa or.... Tilt Vol....

T... V.....
(r

(2)

(I)

2kV

4kV
(For telil in
ilema)

40V

(ror test in
item c) .

A)

B)

, . . . of Applkadoa or....

T"'Vol"p

(I)

Tell 10 be carried out with Ihe cue ciOllcd.

and Iennina! coverin place
a) Between, on Ihe one hand. all !he cunent
and voItqe cin:uill as well as the
auxiliary c:irc:ulll whose reference voltllle
is over 40 V. connected lOJether. Ind. on
the olberband. eanh
b) Between cin:uitl nOl inlended to be
connected IOlcther in service

soo t ~ V de:

.)

b)

TIltVo....

luuIatJoa
lleIlIIaace

(2)

(3)

Between, on the one band. III

the current and volta&e circuits
II well II the auxiliary circuits
whose reference volaaae is over
40 V. connected together. and.
\)ft the other hand. eanh
Between circuits ntIl intended to
bec:onnecled IOgether in service

SO MQ

NOTE - Where twoormore voltqe e:in:uill are pennancndyjoined

together,lhecombination maybetreatedasonecin:uit for thistesl.

Additional tests for insullllina enc:ued

meters:
a) Belween. on the one hlllld. all the curn:nt
and voltage cin:uits lIS well as the
auxiliary circuitswhose reference voltale
is over 4OV. connected together. and. on
the otherhInd. earth (.s~e Note I)
b) A visual inspection forcompliance with
the conditions or 6.7
c) Between. on the one hlllld. all conduclive
purls in side the meter. connected
together and. on the other hand. 1111
conduclive plIrts outside the meier case
that are accessible with the Iesl linger
connected logether (Itt' Note 2)

11.9 Testfor Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)

and Electromagnetic Interference (EMI)
12.9.1 General Test Conditions

For all these tests, the meter shall be in its normal

working position with the cover and terminal cover
in place. All parts intended to be earthed shall be
earthed.
Afler these tests, the meter shall show no damage or
change of information..
12.9.2 Test for Immunity to Electrostatic Discharge
(ESD)

NOTES
I The test in item<a) or Purl B is to be ca"ied out. withthe case
clolM:d. thecoverandteoninalcoverin place.
1 The test in ilcm(c) or Purl 0 is not n~cessary. ir tesl in item
(b) leaveslit) doubt.

The testshall carried out according to IEC 61000-4-2

(1995-0 I) 'Electromagnetic compatability (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques - Section 2: Electrostatic discharge immunity lest'. Under
the following conditions:

The test vollage shall be substantially sinusoidal.

having a frequency between 45 Hz and 55 Hz. and
applied for one minute. The power source shall be
capable of supplying at least 500 VA.

Contact Discharge
TestVoltage
: 8kV
Testseverity level
: 4
Number of discharges
: 10
Voltage andauxiliary circuits energised with
reference voltage
Without any current' in the current circuits
and the current terminal should be open
circuit.

During the test no flashover, disruptive discharge.

puncture ~hall occur.
During'fhe tests relative to earth theauxiliary circuits

with reference voltage equal toor below 40 Vshall be

connected 10 earth.
12.7.6.... ,nsulat;on resistanc ttst

The aRplication of the electrostatic discharge shall

not 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 are based on the rated current of SA and
100 Vof the meter. For other voltage and current ratings
the value 0.01 kWh hasto be converted accordingly.

The insulation resistance test shall be carried out in

accordance with Table 22. The voltage shall 'be
applied (or a minimum of one minute or more forthe
pointer of theinsulation tester to have come practically
to rest.
12.8 Test or Immunity to Earth Fault

12.9.3 Testfor Immunity to EIICtronuJ8ntlic HFFitlds

It shall be verified thattheearthfault requirements as

fixed under 9.6 are satisfied. For test diagram. stt
Annex F.

TheleSt shall be carried outaccording tolEe 61()()().43

(l99S.Q) 'ElCdrOmapetic compatability (EMC) Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques16

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Section 3: Radiated, radio-frequency electromagnetic
field immunity test' under the following conditions:
Voltage and auxiliary circuits energised with
reference voltage
.... Frequency band
: 80 MHzto 1000MHz
Test field strength : 10 VIm
Testseveritylevel : 4
a) Without any current in the transformer circuits and the current shouid be open circuit.
The application of the HF fieldshall not 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. Thesevalues are basedontherated
current of SA and 100 V of the meter. For
theothervoltage andcurrentratings thevalue
0.01 kWh has to be converted accordingly.
b) With basiccurrent/b and powerfactor equal
to unity, at sensitive frequencies or frequencies of dominant interest, the variation
of error shall be within the limit given in
Table 17.

12.9.5 Radio Interference Measurement

The test for radio interference shall be carriedout for
the frequencies from 0.15MHz to 30 MHzand forthe
frequencies form 30 MHzto 300MHz ~ perIS 6842.

12.10 Testof Accuracy Requirements

12.10.1 General Test Conditions
Determination of metererrorsfor the purpose of verification of accuracy requirement (11) and verification
of such errors for the purpose of other requirements
shall be carried out in a metertestingstation having
Meter Testing Equipment of relevant accuracy class
as laid down in IS 12346.
The following test conditions shall be maintained: .
a) The meter shall be tested in its case with
cover in position; all parts intended to be
earthed shall be earthed;
b) Before any tests are made, the circuits shallhave been energised for a time to reach thermal stability;
c) In addition, for polyphase meters;
The phase sequence shall be as marked
on the diagram of connections;
The voltages and currents shall be substantially balanced (see Tables 23 and24);
d) The minimum test period at any test point
shall contain sufficient number of cycles
(more than 1 000) to takecare instantaneous
power variation within a cycle. The maximum test period is however determined by
homogeneity and resolution of test output
(see 6.11); and
e) The reference condition shall be as specified
in Table 24.

12.9.4 Fast Transient BurstTest

The test shall be carried out according to IEC 610004-4 (1995-01) 'Electromagnetic compatability (EMC)
- Part 4: Testing and measurement techniquesSection 4: Electrical fast transient !burst immunity
test under the following conditions:
Meter in operating condition
Voltage and auxiliary circuitsenergised with
reference voltage
Without any current in the current circuits
and the current terminals should be open
circuit
: 4 kV
Test voltage
Testseverity level : 3
Duration of the test : minimum 60 s,

Table 23 Voltage and Current Balance

(Clauses 12.10.1 and 12.11)

Test pointsare :

81

a) Between theterminal ofeachcircuit normally

connected to the mains;
b) Between any two independent circuits
having reference voltages over 40 V; and
c) Between each independent circuits having
reference voltages over 40 V and earth.
During the test, there shall not be 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 are based 011 the rated current of SA and 100V of the meter. For the other voltage and current ratings the value 0.01 kWh has to be
converted accordingly.

No.
(I)

PolyphaseMeters

(2)

Each of the vollages between line end

neulral or between any two lines shall
noc differ from the average
corresponding vollage by more than
ii) Each of !he cunents in the current
circuit shallnot differfromthe average
cunent by more than
iii) The phase displacements of each of
these cunents from the conesponding
line-to-neutral voltaae, inespective of
the powerfactor, shall not differfrom
each olber by more than
I)

17

Class or Meters
~

(3)

(4)

:t 1%

:t 1%

:t2%

:1:2%

2 deg

2 deg

IS 13779: 1999
Table 24 Reference Conditions
(Clause 12.10.1)
81
No.

InDuence
Quantity

Refereace

(I)

(2)

(3)

i) Ambient

temperature
(s~t

Note I)

ii) Voltage

Value

Reference
temperature or in its
absence 27C
Reference

voltage

The magnetic induction may be obtained by placing

the meterin the centre of a circularcoil, 1 m in mean
diameter, of square section of small radial thickness
relativeto thediameter, and having400 ampere-turns.

Pennl.ble
Tolerances
(4)
% 2C

12.12 Test of Ambient Temperature Influence

It shall be verified that the ambient temperature
influence as fixed under 11.3 is satisfied.

:t

1 percent

(Stt NOIe 3)

iii) Frequency

Reference
frequency
(Stt Note 3)
iv) Wavefonn
Sinusoidal voltage
and current
v) Malnetic
Magnetic induction
induction of
equal to zero (leI
external origin at Note4)
the reference
frequency

12.13Test of No-Load Condition

0.3 percent

For this test the current circuit must be open circuit

and a voltage of 115 percent of the reference voltage
shall be applied to the voltage circuits.

Distortion factor
lessthan 2 percent
Induction
value
which causes a
variation of error
not greater than
0.2 percent (class
I) and 0.3 percent
(class 2) but in
any case should
not be greater
than O.OSmT (set
Note2)

The minimum test period shall be 20 times the actual

test period of starting current, the maximum test

period shall be limited to 200 min.
During this test the test output of the meter shall not
produce more than one output pulse/count.
12.14 Test of Starting Conditions
It shall be verified that the starting requirements as
fixed under 11.5 are satisfied.

NOTES
llf the tests are made at a temperature otherthanthereference
temperature. including pennissible tolerances, theresults shall be
corrected byapplying theappropriate temperature coefficient of
the meter..
2Thetestconsists of:
a) Fora single-phase meter, determinina theerrorsat firstwith
the meler normally connected to the mains and thenafterinvertingthe connections to currentcircuits as well as to the voltage...
circuits. Half of the difference between the two errors is the
valued of the variation oferror. Bo:ause of the unkrown phase of
the external field, the Leat hasto bemadeat 0.1/. at unity power
factorand0.2/..at O.S lagpowerfactor.
b) Fora three-phase meter, making threemeasurements at O.l/b
at unityp<'wer factor, aftereachof which theconnections to the
current circuits andtovoltage circuits arechanged over120 while
the phase sequences isnotaltered. The peatest difference between
eachof theerrorsso determined and theiraverage valueis the
value of thevariation of error.
3 Thereference conditions for voltage andfrequency apply to
boththemeasuring circuitandtheauxiliary 5upply(ies).
4 Thismagnetic induction is thatat theplaceof testwithout the
presence of themeter and its connecnons,

12.15 Test of Meter Constant/Registration

The requirement uf 11.6 shall be verifled at one lest
point, preferably at IM:\X. UPF.
Although this verification is not required for meters
having testoutput in the form of highresolution register,
a long period registration test shall be performed at
thistestpoints to verify conformity of registration error,
as indicated by the display of the meterand as distinct
from any other external display usedfortesting purpose,
within the limits specified in Table IS.

12.16 Limits of Error and Interpretation or Test

Results
a) Limits of 'error as specified in 11.1 shall be
verified.
b) 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 measurements. However, if by one displacement
of the zero line parallel to itself by no more
than the limits indicated in Table 25, all the
test result are brought within the limits indicatedinTables 15 and 16,themeter type shall
be considered acceptable.
c) If the tests are made at a temperature other
than the reference temperature, including
permissible tolerances, the results shall be
corrected by appiying the appropriate temperature coefficientof the meter.

12.11 Test of Iniluenee Quantities

It shall be verified that the requirements of influence
quantities as fixed under 11.1 and 11.2 aresatisfied. Test
forvariation caused by one influence quantity should be
performed independently with all otherinfluence quantities at their reference conditions (see Table 23),
The continuous magnetic induction may be obtained by
using theelectromagnet according toAnnex G.energised
with a de current. This magnetic field shall be applied to

all accessible surfaces of the meter when it is mounted as

for normal use. The value of the magnetic- motive force
to be applied shall be 1000 ampere-turns.
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Table 25 Interpretation of Test Results
(ClauSe 12.16)

12.17 Repeatability of Error Test

Testshall becarried outat O.OS/b, Ib at UPFload under

reference test conditions. Twenty error samples shall
be taken at time-intervals of 30 min. Identical testcondition shall be maintained through out the test.

Oass orMeter
I

Pennissible displacement of thezero

line. percent

0.5

2
1.0

For acceptance test six error tests may be carried out

at Lime interval of at least 5 min.

ANNEXA
(Clause 2)
LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS
TItle

IS No.

Accessibility test probes (first revi-

II000 (Part 2/
Sec 1) : 1984

IS No.

1401 : 1970

Fire hazard testing: Part 2 Test

methods, Section 1 Glow-wire test
and guidance
11731 (Part 1): Methods for tests for determination
1986
of flammability of solid electrical insulating material when exposed to
an igniting source: Part 1 Horizontal specimen method
12032 series
Graphical symbols for diagrams in
the field of eletrotechnology
Classification of degrees of protec12063: 1987
tion provided by enclosures of electrical equipment.
Testing equipment for ac electrical
12346: 1988
energy meters
Voltage bands for electrical instal12360 : 1988
lations including preferred voltages
and frequency
ac Walthour meters, class 0.5, 1
13010: 1990
and 2

sion)

2071 (Part 1) :
1993
49OS: 1968
6842: 1997
9000

(Part 2/Sec
1 to 4) : 1977
(Part 3/Sec
1 to S) : 1977
(Part 5/Sec 1
and 2) : 1981
(Part7/Sec
1) : 1979
(Part8) : 1981

Title

High voltage testing: Part I General

definitions and test requirements
Methods for random sampling
Limits of electromagnetic interference
Basic environmental testing procedure for electronic and electrical
items:
Cold test
Dry heat test
Dampheat(cyclic) test
Impact test (Section 1 to S in one
volume)
Vibration (sinusoidal) test

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IS IJ779 : 1999

ANNEXB
(Clause 6.4)
RECOMMENDED METHODS OF CONNECTION OF CURRENTNOLTAGE
CIRCUIT CONDUCTORS TO METER TERMINALS
B-O The current conductors/potential circuit conductors of a meter shall be conducted to its respective
terminals inside the meter base adopting any of the
following recommended methods so as to ensure
satisfactory, durable and adequate contact surfaces
between the conductors and the terminals.

ends: Each end shall be accommodated between a flat

section of the top end of a current terminal and a flat
rectangular or circular washer plate, the three being
pressed together by a screw having sufficiently large
head to cover the flattened end of the current circuit
lead coil. The washer plate shall have holes for clear
passage of the screw and the current terminals shall
have thread for fixing of the screw. The washer plate
shall be of good conducting material and shall have
spring action. In order to ensure proper gripping of
the screw head, the central hole of the washer plate
and the corresponding part of the screw head may be
counter sunk.

B-1 The ends of current circuit lead/potential circuit

lead wound from round section wire or flat strip shall
be formed into loops. Each complete loop shall be
accomodated between a flats section of the top end of
a current/potential terminal and a flat rectangular or
circular washer plate having central hole, the three
being pressed together by a screw having sufficiently
large head to cover the loop. The current/potential
terminal shall have thread for fixing of the screw. The
washer plate shall be of good conducting material and
shall have spring action.

B-3 In case where methods B-1 or B-2 cannot be

satisfactory adopted, specially where a number of
rectangular section conductors or strips or wires have
been used, the ends of current circuit leads shall be
terminated into elongated soldering-cum-crimping
sockets having machined flat bottom ends material as
that of the current terminal.

B-2 Current circuit leads having rectangular section

conductors of sufficient width shall have flattened

ANNEXC
(Clause 8.2)
RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AND RELATIVE HUMIDITY
ClimatIC conctltlonl

\ ,\.
r\.'

-. "

~ " '.
K ~~ ....:-......

...

.......

tNt do not occw

InprlCdce

ee

-:
I

75 .1 11100

Llmllt lor eac:tl 0130 dap Ipt.MIn a natIIIallMMlr over on. 1"'
Umill occ:uiOMIIy r.lCIled on oth.r III,.

AnnuaImun

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IS 13779 : 1999

ANNEXD

(Table 17. Note 5)

TEST CIRCUIT DIAGRAM 'OR DC EVEN HARMONICS AND SUBHARMONICS

'WAX

, REf.=

STANDARD
.-METER _

""

.....

V2

----

I WAX
:s ~ I TEST =---r-

2~

()
VsouRCI:

I TEST

I)

BALANCING

E.U.T.

IMPEDANCE

4)
v

R,

-.

.....

R,

NOTES
1 The balancing Impedance shall beequal to the Impedance of theequipment under test (I~UT) toensure the measurement accuracy
1 The balancmg impedance couldmOM conveniently be a meterot thesametype a~ the I:lJT
3 The rectifierdiodesshall be of the sametype.
4 Toimprove thebalancing condition an additiOl'lal resistor R. can be mnoduced rnbothpaths lts value should theapproxunately 10 limes
the valueof the EUT
5The influence of thede components andevenharmonics 10 theac current Circuit shall bechecked at 0.51",.. Toachrevc thistestcondiuon
theac current/"rthrough thestandard metershall be reduced bya factorof~2 relative 10 the I..... given Oil the name-plate ofthe meter(EUT)

21

IS 13779 : 1999

ANNEXE
(Clause 12.7.2)
VOLTAGE WAVE FROM THE TESTS OF INFLUENCE OF SUPPLY VOLTAGE

50 ml

--

o
Flo. El

50 ml
~

,.

,.

1,

VOLTAGE INTERRUPTIONS OF tJ.U

= 100 PERCENT, 1 S

U.
1....---,.....- - - - - - _

o--------It+---------l!.
..
20m.
Flo. E2

VOLTAGE INTERRUPTIONS OF 6U

=100 PERCENT, 20 ms

U.
1

0.5

o
1 mIn

Flo. E3 VOLTAGE DIPS

22

OF ~U

t
= 50 PERCENT

IS 13779 : 1999

ANNEXF

(Clauses 9.6and 12.8)

TEST CIRCUIT DIAGRAM FOR THE TEST OF IMMUNITY TO EARTH FAULT
;

EUT

METER TEST EQUIPMENT

CIRCUIT TO SIMULATE'EARTil FAULT CONDITION IN PHASE 1

VOLTAGE AT THE METER UNDER TEST

p)

NORMAL CONDITION

EARTH FAULT CONDITION

23

IS 13779 : 1999

ANNEXG
(Clause 12.11)
ELECTROMAGNET FOR TESTING THE INFLUENCE OF
EXTERNALLY.PRODUCED MAGNETIC FIELDS
Alldimensions 1.1 millim~tres.

-22

55

...

8.5

+
38

I
I
I
I
I
I

I
I
I
I
I
I

I
I

-~+-

1.- .1
22

METER

T 4-:
I

I, I
I

lI

I
I

I
I
I
I
I
I

I
I
I
I

17

3.5

..I I
I

37

Examples ofwinding
Corelaminlltioll

24

'00 turns. O.0f&I'0.28

1.0 Wlkg

rnnr

UND~

TEST

IS 13779 : 1999

ANNEXH

(Clause 12.2.2.1)
RECOMMENDED SAMPLING PL.-\N
H-1 LOT

H-1.1 In any consignment, all the meters of the same

type and rating manufactured hy the same factory during the same period shall be grouped together to constitute a lot.

H-l.2 Sample shall be tested from each lot for ascertaining the conformity of the meters to the requirements of specified acceptance test.

8-2 SCALE OF SAMPJ liNG

8-2.1 The number of meters to be selected from the
lot depends upon the size of the lot and shall be in
accordance with Table 26.
Table 26 Sampling Plan
Lot Size
(I)

NI)

(2)

8
301 to)OO
13
20
501 to 1 000
100 I and above
32
I)Size of the firstsample.
l)Size of thesecondsample.

N:)
2

(3)

(N.+N2)
(4)
8

Up to 300

13
20
32

26
40

64

c.

C2

(5)

(6)

0
0

failing in anyone of these tests shall be considered

defective. If the number of defectives found in the
sample is less than or equal to CI' the lot shall be
considered to be conforming to these tests. If the number of defectives is greater than or equal to 1';2' the lot
shall be considered as not conforming to these tests.
If the number of defectives is between C. and C2, a
further sample of N2 meters shall be taken according
to col 3 of Table 26 and subjected to these tests. If the
number of de fectives in two samples combined is less
than C 2, the lot shall be considered as conforming to
these tests, otherwise rejected.

"-3.2 Tests of insulation resistance, ac \ oltagc tests,

test of power consumption, lest of meter constantJ
registration, limits of error and interpretation of test
results and adjustment (if required).
From the sample of meters which have been drawn
according to H-3.1 and those that have passed all h.. sts
of H-3.1, a sample of 8 meters shall he tested, all of
which shall pass for conformity to these tests. If any
of the meters fails in any of these tests, the whole lot
shall be declared not conforming to the requirements
of these tests.

3
4

H-3.3 Tests for

8-2.2 1 ale meters shall be taken at random from the

lot. The procedure given in IS 4905 may be adapted.

Rep~atability

of Error

Above tests shall be carried out on 3 sarnples selected

from above 8 meters under 8-3.2 and shall be tested
for repeatability of error tests separately. If anyone

H-3 NUMBER OF TESTS AND CRITERIA FOR

ACCEPTANCE

of the meters fails the whole lot shall be declared not

conforming tv the requirments of these tests.

H-3.1 Test of No-Load Condition and Starting

Condition

8-3.4 The lot shall be considered as conforming to

this specification, if provisions of "-3.1, H.. 3.2
and 8-3.3 arc satisfied.

A sample of N. meters selected according to col 2 of

Table 26 shall be tested for the above tests, Any meter

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