Nabl Electrical Testing

NABL 104
National Accreditation Board for Testing

and Calibration Laboratories (NABL)
Specific Criteria for Electrical

Testing Laboratories
ISSUE NO. : 04 AMENDMENT NO. : 00

ISSUE DATE : 25-Apr-2016 AMENDMENT DATE : --
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CONTENTS
Sl Title Page
Amendment Sheet 1
Contents 2
1. Introduction 3
2. Scope of Document 4
3. References 5
4. Classification of Tests 6
5. Scope of Accreditation 8
6. Grant of Accreditation 10
7. Management Requirement 11
8. Technical Requirement 12
9. Safety 16
10. Proficiency Testing in Electrical Testing 18
Annexure I –Tests under Broad Areas 19

1. INTRODUCTION
In the broad field of Electrical Engineering, various equipment and systems are used to
cater to the application for Electrical power generation, transmission, distribution, control,
instrumentation, Communication and domestic application. Each one of the products/
equipment requires a wide variety of tests and hence a need of specialized testing
facility.
The field of Electrical Testing covers tests of an essentially electrical nature performed
on instruments, equipment, appliances, components and materials.

2. SCOPE OF DOCUMENT
This document sets out the specific criteria requirements for an electrical testing
laboratory, in addition to the general requirements of ISO/ IEC 17025: 2005. The
document also guides the laboratory to write the Scope of Accreditation. Instrument
accuracy limits for various parameters and ranges have been indicated. Also various
tests where the laboratories can participate in Proficiency Testing have been listed.

3. REFERENCES
1. ISO/ IEC 17025: 2005 General Requirements for the Competence of Testing
and Calibration Laboratories
2. ISO 10012:2003 Measurement management systems — Requirements

for measurement processes and measuring
equipment
3. NABL 100 General Information Brochure
4. NABL 130 Specific Criteria for Site Testing and Site Calibration
Laboratories
5. NABL 131 Terms and Conditions for Maintaining Accreditation
6. NABL 133 NABL Guidelines to Accredited Laboratories for use of

NABL Logo
7. NABL 142 Policy on Calibration and Traceability of

Measurements
8. NABL 151 Application Form for Testing Laboratories
9. NABL 160 Guide for Preparing a Quality Manual
10. NABL 161 Guide for Internal Audit Review and Quality Controls
11. NABL 162 Proficiency Testing Programme for Testing and

Calibration Laboratories
12. NABL 163 Policies & procedures for Inter-Laboratory

Comparisons and/ or Proficiency Testing
13. NABL 212 Guidance document on Validation of Test Methods
14. NABL 216 Policies and Procedures for Dealing with Adverse
Decisions
15. NABL 174 Sample Calculation for Uncertainty of Measurement in

Electrical Testing

4. CLASSIFICATION OF TESTS
The field of Electrical testing can broadly be classified into following groups of Products &
Test facility areas:
Group of Products
1. Switchgear equipment
2. Rotating electrical machines
3. Transformers and Reactors
4. Transmission line equipment and accessories
5. Cables and accessories
6. Power Capacitors
7. Lamps, Luminaries and accessories
8. Wiring accessories
9. Domestic Electrical appliances
10. Power Stabilisers and UPS - Stabilised Power Supplies
- Uninterrupted Power Systems
- Servo Operated AC Voltage Stabilisers
11. Batteries
12. Power system protection relays
13. Measuring instruments - Electrical and Electronic Instruments and Transducers
- Electrical and Electronic (Static) Energy Meters
14. Electrical materials - Solid Insulating material
- Liquid dielectric materials
- Magnetic materials
- Conductors
Test Facilities
15. High Voltage test facility

16. Short Circuit test facility
17. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) / Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) test
facility
18. Environmental test facility

19. Energy Efficiency Test facility - Power consumption, Energy Efficiency ratio,
cooling capacity, cooling consumption
capacity, heating consumption power, etc.
20. Safety Test facility - Marking & Instruction requirements,

Heating, Constructional Requirements,
Protection against Electric Shock, Insulation
Requirements, Mechanical Strength,
Stability etc.

5. SCOPE OF ACCREDITATION
In the field of Electrical Testing the tests have been classified into Product wise grouping
e.g. Circuit breaker, Isolator, MCB etc. from ’Switchgear equipment’ group. However
certain specialized tests, which are performed on a wide range of equipment, have been
grouped Test Facility wise e.g. High voltage, EMI/ EMC testing etc.
The laboratories can indicate their scope of accreditation either product-wise or test
facility-wise depending upon their requirement (please refer Annexure I).
For the Product wise classification, there are two tables in each group. Table 1 gives the
products, alongwith reference to national standard (IS) and international standard (IEC).
In the absence of IS/ IEC standards, other international standards such as ASTM, ANSI,
BS, VDE etc. have been referred. Wherever the year of the standard is mentioned the
laboratory shall ensure to specify the latest amendments/ revisions based on testing
facilities. Table 2 gives the list of tests for the products listed in Table 1.
In the Test Facility wise classification, there is only one table – Table 3. It gives the list of
tests which are performed on a wide range of equipment. These have been grouped
Test Facility wise e.g. High voltage, EMI/ EMC testing etc.
When laboratory prepares an application for accreditation, the laboratory may refer
Table 2/ Table 3 for tests and select products from Table 1 and give the range and
accuracy of the test performed. The contents of the tables given in the document may
not be exhaustive. The laboratory is free to add tests/ products and standards not listed
in the tables. The final scope of accreditation applied for, shall be prepared in the format
as given in Annexure II.

The electrical instruments and the basic materials used in various electrical products/
applications, subjected to test(s) falling in more than one field, eg. transformer oil
(electrical & chemical), energy meters (electrical & electronics), lamps and luminaries
(electrical & photometry), domestic appliances (electrical & mechanical), switches and
wiring accessories (electrical & mechanical) etc. are to be covered under electrical field.
These shall be subjected to test(s) as specified in the relevant test standard for verifying
their required properties and the relevant NABL Specific Criteria shall be followed.
However the test(s) under electrical field and the other field(s) shall be clearly identified
in the scope of accreditation.

6. GRANT OF ACCREDITATION
Accreditation is normally granted for the test facilities for which the laboratory is properly
equipped and has demonstrated its capability. The extent of a laboratory’s scope of
accreditation will therefore vary with the range of work performed, the scope and
complexity of the tests involved, the competence of laboratory staff and the capability of
equipment available in the laboratory.
The accreditation is accorded to a laboratory for the entire test facilities or to a part of
facilities.
Accreditation does not constitute a blanket approval for all activities of the laboratory.
The groups of test are an arbitrary subdivision of the potential range of activities involved
in electrical testing on the basis of the type of measurements being made, the scientific
disciplines involved and the techniques employed. It is therefore possible for a particular
test or technique to be included under several groups of test. These groups and
subgroups do not however, constitute any restriction on the work which a laboratory can
perform but provide a convenient means of expressing an accredited laboratory’s
capabilities.
When the facility is accredited for testing of one product and it is required to test another
product where the same facility can be used, the laboratory can perform the test and
issue test report. However this test will need to be evaluated by NABL during
subsequent surveillance so that the scope can be appropriately amended.

7. MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS
The following specific Management requirements, in addition to ISO/ IEC 17025: 2005
are listed below:
1. Review of request, tenders and contracts (clause 4.4 of ISO/ IEC 17025: 2005)
Client may be requested to extend technical help for mounting, fixing, assembling of test
object/ fixture for a particular test such as short-circuit test, impulse test, high voltage
test etc. if laboratory desires for the same.
The laboratories are required to keep records of the request, tender and contract
documents.
2. Sub-contracting (clause 4.5 of ISO/ IEC 17025: 2005)
In case testing laboratory sub-contracts any part of testing, this work shall be placed with
another NABL accredited laboratory only, complying with the requirements of ISO/ IEC
17025: 2005.

8. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
The following specific Technical requirements, in addition to ISO/ IEC 17025: 2005 are
listed below:
1. Personnel (clause 5.2 of ISO/ IEC 17025: 2005)

The testing laboratory shall have sufficient personnel to perform testing. Personnel
performing specific tasks shall be qualified on the basis of technical education, proper
knowledge in electrical field and experience, as given below:
General Requirements
a. Authorised signatory: Authorized signatory should fulfill either of the following
requirements:
Minimum Years of Two Five Ten

Experience
Minimum
Qualifications
Degree (Engg.) / Same field of Similar field of -
Post Graduate in Science testing testing
Diploma (Engg.) / - Same field of Similar field of
Graduate in Science testing testing
ITI / Equivalent - - Same field of
testing
Note -
(i) Similar field may be considered when that particular subject / field of testing
is covered in at least one year of the course;
(ii) In each case, merely requisite qualifications and experience is not sufficient
to become the Authorized signatory; the technical competence will be
verified by NABL assessment team before recommending
as authorized signatory;
(iii) For High Voltage, Electrical EMI/EMC, Electrical Short Circuit, qualification
in ‘Similar field’ and ITI / equivalent shall not be considered.
(iv) For Dielectric Material testing, the authorized signatory shall also be
considered who are having qualification and experience mentioned in NABL
103.

(v) For Air Conditioner & Refrigerator testing covered under electrical testing,
B.E. (Mechanical) or equivalent with at least two years experience in the
relevant field of testing may also be considered as Authorized signatory.
b. Supervisor: Graduate in science/ diploma in electrical engineering with at least one

year experience in the relevant field of testing or trade certificate with at least three
years experience in the relevant field of testing. The personnel shall have sound
knowledge of test procedures, the risk & hazards involved in testing.
c. Operator: Graduate in science/ diploma in electrical engineering/ trade certificate
with at least one year experience in the relevant field of testing. He should have
sound knowledge of safety precautions to be taken during testing.
Special requirements for High Voltage (>35 kV, refer IEC 60038:1983) Testing &
Short Circuit Testing
a. Authorised signatory: Degree in Electrical Engineering or M.Sc. (Physics) with

three years experience in the field of high voltage/ short circuit testing. He shall have
sound knowledge of the principles of high voltage/ short circuit testing and analytical
acumen to evaluate the test results.
b. Supervisor: Degree in Electrical Engineering or M.Sc. (Physics) with one year
experience or diploma in Electrical Engineering with at least three years experience
in high voltage/ short circuit testing. He shall have sound knowledge of test
procedures, the risk and hazards involved in testing.
c. Operator: Diploma in Electrical Engineering with at least one year experience. He
should have sound knowledge of safety precautions to be taken during high risk
testing.
All persons of the laboratory shall be aware of electrical installations within the laboratory
premises; electrical clearances required during testing and the safety norms to be
observed during testing. They shall also have knowledge about the safety rules and
instructions, use of first-aid-kits, fire-fighting equipment and other safety devices.

Special requirements for EMI/ EMC testing
a. Authorised signatory: Degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Communication

Engineering or M.Sc. (Physics) with three years experience in the field of EMI/ EMC
testing. He shall have sound knowledge of the principles of Electro-magnetic
interference & compatibility and evaluation of the test results.
b. Supervisor: Degree in Electrical/ Electronics/ Communication Engineering or M.Sc.
(Physics) with one year experience or Diploma in electrical engineering with at least
three years experience in the field of EMI/ EMC testing. He shall have sound
knowledge of the principles of Electro-magnetic interference & compatibility, and
precautions required during testing.
c. Operator: Diploma in Electrical Engineering with one year experience in the field of
EMI/ EMC testing. He shall have sound knowledge of precautions to be taken during
testing.
2. Accommodation and Environmental Conditions (clause 5.3 of ISO/ IEC 17025: 2005)
General Requirements
The accommodation and environmental conditions in the laboratory will vary depending
on the nature of electrical testing and as per requirements of relevant standards.
For sensitive measurements such as High Voltage, Partial Discharge (PD), Radio
Interference Voltage (RIV), Short Circuit etc. where required, the incoming main supply
to the control room shall be stabilized, spike free and filtered.
The laboratory shall have independent and isolated earthing to avoid electrical shocks to
the operating personnel and damage to test equipment due to other electrical operations
in the vicinity. The earth resistance of the laboratory shall be less than 2 ohm as per IS
3043: 1987 and for high voltage laboratory shall preferably be less than 1 ohm.
Special requirements for High Voltage Testing
For high voltage laboratories, the test hall shall have appropriate dimensions to perform
electrical testing as per relevant standards, without causing external flashovers to
laboratory walls, other test equipment and earthed structures.

The high voltage laboratory performing high frequency measurements shall also have
isolation from electromagnetic interference up to the maximum test frequency, to the
extent practicable.
Special requirements for Sensitive measurements
The test area, where required shall be a doubly shielded cage enclosure in order to
eliminate interference from high frequency electrical signals emanating from local Radio
Station/Police wireless sets etc.
The laboratory shall preferably have single point earthing for impulse, partial discharge
and other sensitive measurements/ testing etc.
Special requirements for Rotating Electrical Machines
Rotating electrical machines shall be mounted on platforms isolated from sources of

mechanical vibrations and shocks.
3. Estimation of Uncertainty of measurement (clause 5.4.6 of ISO/ IEC 17025: 2005)

Few samples of calculations on measurement uncertainty, following NABL guideline
NABL 141 are given in a separate publication under “Uncertainty of Measurements for
Electrical Testing Laboratories” and NABL 174 “Sample Calculation for Uncertainty in
Measurement in Electrical Testing”. However laboratory shall ensure that all contributory
factors are taken into consideration while calculating the uncertainties.
4. Measurement Traceability (clause 5.6 of ISO/ IEC 17025: 2005)

NABL policy on traceability NABL 142, which has been framed in line with ILAC policy,
will apply. For equipment where valid calibration facility is not available, such as High
voltage, Short circuit etc., inter laboratory comparison needs to be done and the
procedure for the same shall be documented.
The calibration interval shall be justified based on previous information if it is more than
12 months. For guidance refer ISO 10012.
Whenever the accuracy of measuring equipment is not mentioned in the relevant IS/
equivalent International Standards, the minimum accuracies as mentioned in Annexure
IV may be ensured.

9. SAFETY
Electrical testing laboratories shall follow Indian Electricity Rules and any Regulatory
requirements of the Central and State Government, for safety. If there is a contradiction
between ISO/ IEC 17025: 2005 and the regulatory requirements, the regulatory
requirements will supersede.
The laboratory layout shall be in such a way as to provide adequate working space at
each work center to enable unrestricted movement during working.
Earth resistance of the test area shall be less than 2 ohms as per IS: 3043 and for high
voltage laboratories, preferably less than 1 ohm. This shall be monitored at least once a
year and records to be maintained.
All electrical test laboratories shall adequately take care of safety aspects on following
points and ensure compliance with suitable display, training, guidance etc.
1. The laboratories are expected to comply with the safety requirements of electrical
shocks: through use of Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) or any other
device and damage to personnel by use of Safety Helmet as per IS 2925, Gloves
as per IS: 13774, Safety shoes as per IS 12254 & IS 2071 Part 1, Insulated tools
as per IS 13772, Earthing rods as per IS 3043, Fire hazards as per SP 30 and
PVC insulated mats as per IS: 15652.
2. Back up controller where necessary shall be provided in order to control the
environmental chambers in case of malfunction of original controller for
environmental chambers.
3. A danger notice board with a sign of skull and bones shall be displayed in
Electrical testing area with voltages above 400 Volts. SP 30 charts where
required shall be displayed.
4. Testing staff working in live electric supply environment shall have knowledge of
risk and hazards involved in testing.
5. Supply to vehicles and cranes shall have suitable trip facility and the metal rails
shall be electrically continuous and earthed.

6. Instructions for resuscitation of persons suffering from electrical shocks shall be
prominently displayed.
7. Switchboard shall have clear space around as specified by statutory authority.
8. Due care shall be taken where the equipment is likely to have emissions in test
which may endanger the operator/ equipment.
9. Fire buckets filled with clear and dry sand and water ready for immediate use for
extinguishing fires in addition to fire extinguishers for dealing with electric fires
shall be available.
10. Fire extinguishers of suitable type depending upon class of fire:
Class of Fire Suitable type of Extinguishers
- Fires in Ordinary combustibles Gas expelled, Water type and anti-freeze
(Wood, rubber, plastic and the like) type extinguisher and water buckets.
- Fires in flammable liquids (paints, Chemical extinguishers of carbon-dioxide &

grease, solvents & the like) and dry powder type, sand buckets and foam
electrical circuits type
- Fires in gaseous substances under Chemical extinguishers of carbon-dioxide

pressure including liquefied gases and dry powder type
11. Availability of first aid kit.
12. Ensure minimum safe clearance in air between high voltage terminal and earth
during testing at different voltage levels of AC/ DC/ Impulse applications.
13. Ensure proper earthing of equipment before making physical contact.
14. Operation of equipment by only authorised personnel.
15. Use of safety interlocks.
16. Restrict entry with prominent display boards, of un-authorised persons during
testing.
17. Where necessary, control desks shall have inter-locks and control shall be with
the authorised persons only.
18. In respect of testing Liquid dielectric, provision for body shower and eye-wash
shower with exclusive over head tank for these showers.

10. PROFICIENCY TESTING
The applicant and accredited electrical testing laboratories are required to participate in
Proficiency Testing Programmes . Laboratories shall also participate (as far as available and
practicable) in international Inter- Laboratory Comparison/ Proficiency Programmes conducted
by PT providers / APLAC, EA or equivalent organizations .
The accredited laboratories shall demonstrate technical competence of its accredited facilities
by satisfactory participation in International/ Regional/ National Proficiency Testing
Programmes, including APLAC in a manner so that each major sub-areas of major disciplines of
a laboratory’s scope of accreditation are covered in a cycle of 4 years. This will of course not
apply to those special areas where Inter-Laboratory Proficiency Testing Programmes are not
available, the laboratory is expected to self-initiate inter-laboratory comparison involving other
similar accredited laboratories.
All applicant laboratories are required to successfully participate in at least one Inter –
Laboratory Proficiency Testing in accordance with ISO/ IEC 17043 :20-10. For this purpose all
alternative techniques covered in ISO/ IEC 17043:2010 shall be acceptable.
The procedure to conduct Proficiency Testing Programme is described in NABL 162 and ISO/
IEC 17043: 2020.
Some of the important tests where the laboratory can demonstrate its technical capability are
listed at Annexure V.

Annexure I
TESTS UNDER BROAD AREAS
Sl. Contents
Group of Products
1. Switchgear equipment
2. Rotating electrical machines
3. Transformers and Reactors
4. Transmission line equipment and accessories
5. Cables and accessories
6. Power Capacitors
7. Lamps, Luminaries and accessories
8. Wiring accessories
9. Domestic Electrical appliances
10. Power Stabilizers and UPS - Stabilized Power Supplies
- Uninterrupted Power Systems
- Servo Operated AC Voltage Stabilizers
11. Batteries
12. Power system protection relays
13. Measuring instruments - Electrical and Electronic Instruments & Transducers
- Electrical and Electronic (Static) Energy Meters
14. Electrical materials - Solid Insulating materials
- Liquid dielectric materials
- Magnetic materials
- Conductors
Test Facilities
15. High Voltage test facility
16. Short Circuit test facility
17. Electromagnetic interference (EMI) / Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
test facility
18. Environmental test facility

1. SWITCHGEAR EQUIPMENT
Table 1
Sl. Product/ Material Standard/ Specification

1 High-voltage alternating current circuit-breakers IS 13118
IEC 62271-100
2 Alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches IS 9921 Part 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

IEC 62271-102)
3 Switches for rated voltages above 1 kV and less than IS 9920 Part 1, 3 & 4
52 kV IEC 62271-103
4 High voltage switches for rated voltages of 52 kV and IS 9920 Part 2

above IEC 62271-104
5 High-voltage alternating current switch-fuse IS 14666

combinations IEC 62271-105
6 High-voltage alternating current contactors and IS 9046 IEC 62271-106

contactor-based motor-starters IS 12661-Part 1
7 High-voltage alternating current switchgear-fuse IEC 62271-107

combinations
8 Switchgear having combined functions IEC 62271-108
9 Automatic circuit reclosers IS 7567

10 AC metal enclosed switchgear and controlgear for rated IS 3427
voltages above 1kV and upto and including 52 kV IEC 62771-200
11 AC insulation enclosed switchgear and controlgear for IS 14659

rated voltages above 1 kV and upto and including 38 kV IEC 62271-201
12 High-voltage/ low-voltage prefabricated substations IS 14786

IEC 62271-202

13 Gas-insulated metal-enclosed switchgear for rated IEC 62271-203
voltages of 72.5 kV and above
14 Rigid high-voltage gas-insulated transmission lines for IEC 62271-204

rated voltages of 72.5 kV and above
15 Cable connections for gas-insulated metal-enclosed IEC 62271-305

switchgear for rated voltages of 72.5 kV and above
16 Interconnecting bus-bars for AC voltages above 1 kV IS 8084

and upto and including 36 kV
17 High voltage fuses IS 9385 IEC 60282

IS 9402 IEC 60549
IS 10024 IEC 60644
18 By-pass circuit breakers IEC 60143-2
19 Electromechanical contactors for house hold purpose IEC 61095
20 Enclosed distribution fuse-board and cut out for voltage IS 2675

not exceeding 1000 V
21 Distribution pillar for voltage not exceeding 1000 V IS 5039
22 Thermostatic bimetals IS 8588
23 Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear assemblies IS 8623 IEC 60439
24 Circuit-breakers for over current protection for house IS 8828 IEC 60898
hold and similar installation
25 Composite units of air break switches and rewirable type IS 10027

fuses for voltage not exceeding 650 Vac
26 Specification for control transformer for switchgear and IS 12021

controlgear for voltage not exceeding 1000 Vac.
27 Residual current operated circuit breaker for house hold IS 12640 IEC 61008
and similar uses IEC 61009 IEC 60755
28 Semiconductor contactors IS 12947 Part 4

IEC 60947-4-3

29 Miniature circuit breaker board for voltage upto and IS 13032
including 1000 Vac
30 Low Voltage Circuit breakers IS 13947 Part 2 IEC 60947-2
31 LV Switches, disconnectors, switch-disconnectors, and IS 13947 Part 3 IEC 60947-3

fuse combination units
32 LV Contactors and motor starters IS 13947 Part 4 IEC 60947-4
33 Control-circuit devices and switching elements for low IS 13947 Part 5 IEC 60947-5
voltage switchgear and controlgear
34 Multiple function equipment IEC 60947-6
35 Ancillary equipment IEC 60947-7
36 Low voltage fuses for voltages not exceeding 1000 Vac IS 13703 IEC 60269
or 1500 Vdc
37 Rewirable type fuses and fuse bases IS 2086
38 D type fuses IS 8187 IEC 60269-3
39 Miniature Fuses IEC 60127

Table 2
The following list is not all encompassing and only indicative of various tests that
a laboratory may apply for accreditation.
Sl. Tests
1 Short circuit making and breaking current tests
2 Short line fault tests
3 Out of phase making and breaking tests
4 Capacitive current switching tests
5 Switching of shunt reactors
6 Short time withstand current and peak withstand current tests
7 Temperature rise tests
8 Mechanical operations tests
9 Humidity tests
10 Power frequency voltage withstand tests
11 Lightning impulse tests
12 Artificial pollution tests
13 Test of resistance to tracking
14 RIV tests
15 Visual corona tests
16 Operation and operating limits
17 Dielectric tests on main circuit
18 Dielectric tests on Auxiliary and control circuit / equipment
19 Measurement of the resistance of the main circuit
21 Verification of degree of protection
23 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) tests
24 Tightness tests
25 Operational performance
26 Verification of rated making and breaking capacities

27 Constructional requirements
28 Low and high temperature tests
29 Seismic qualification
30 Tests for severe ice conditions
31 Static terminal load tests
32 Test under conditions of arching due to internal fault
33 Thermal ability tests
34 Mechanical strength tests
35 Ageing tests
36 Mechanical endurance tests
37 Induced current switching tests
38 Bus charging switching tests
39 Bus transfer current switching tests
40 Breaking tests on fuses
41 Tests for time-current characteristics
42 Tests for strikers
43 Mechanical tests on fuses
44 Proof test for enclosures
45 Weatherproofing test
46 Making and breaking tests on HV switches
47 Test for tripping limits and characteristics
48 Test for overload performance
49 Verification of releases, contact position, etc.
50 Test for short-circuit breaking capacities
51 Strength of actuator mechanism
52 Rated conditional short-circuit current

53 28 days test
54 Tripping characteristics
55 Mechanical shock and impact
56 Resistance to abnormal heat
57 Resistance to rusting
58 Operating characteristic
59 Immunity tests
60 Reliability
61 Power dissipation and power acceptance

2. ROTATING ELECTRICAL MACHINES
Table 1

1 Induction motors IS 325
IEC 60034-2
IS 7538
2 1ph Induction motors and Universal motors IS 996
3 Submersible pumpset IS 8034
4 Monoset IS 9079
5 Self priming pumps IS 8418
6 Self priming Regenerative pumps IS 8472
7 Openwell submersible pumpset IS 14220
8 Jet Centrifugal pumps IS 12225
9 Submersible motors IS 9283
10 Increased Safety motors IS 6381
11 Alternators IS 13364 Part 1 & 2
12 Energy efficient 3 phase squirrel cage induction motor IS 12615

Table 2
PUMPS & MOTORS
Sl. Test
1 Marking
2 Terminal Marking
3 Earthing
4 Measurement of Stator Resistance
5 No Load test at Rated voltage
6 Reduced voltage Running up test
7 Full Load test
8 Momentary overload test
9 Temperature Rise Test at Rated Voltage
10 Temperature Rise Test at Reduced Voltage
11 Locked Rotor test
12 High voltage test
13 Insulation Resistance test
14 Vibration test
15 Pump performance test
16 Hydrostatic test
17 Direction of rotation
18 Type of Enclosure
19 Pull up & Pull out Torque test
20 Moisture Proofness Test
21 Leakage Current Test
22 Commutation test

23 Dimension test
24 Seat test
25 Housing test
26 K value test
27 Checks for Internal Threads
28 Priming time
29 Impeller & Rotor Balancing
30 Construction details
31 Surface finish of Rotor Shaft
32 Measurement of Shaft Extension
33 Construction and Workmanship
34 Checks against Document
35 Checking of joint
36 Surfaces and gaps
37 Test on Transparent Part of enclosure
38 Pressure test (Static & Dynamic)
39 Constructional Requirement
40 Checking of Creepage and Clearance distances

ALTERNATORS
Sl. Test
1 Marking
2 Terminal Marking
3 Earthing
4 Measurement of Stator resistance Phase Sequence
5 Regulation test
6 Measurement of Open Circuit characteristics
7 Measurement of Short Circuit characteristics
8 Efficiency test
9 Temperature rise test
10 Overspeed test
11 High voltage & Insulation Resistance test
12 Deviation of voltage waveform from sinusoidal
13 Momentary overcurrent

3. TRANSFORMERS AND REACTORS
Table 1

1 Power Transformers IS 2026
IEC 60076
2 Dry Type Power Transformers IS 11171

IEC 60076
IEC 60726
3 Distribution Transformers (Non-sealed Type) IS 1180 Part 1
4 Distribution Transformers (Sealed Type) IS 1180 Part 2
5 Reactors – Shunt IS 5553 Part 2

IEC 60289
6 Reactors Current limiting reactors and neutral earthing IS 5553 Part 3

reactors IEC 60289
7 Reactors – Damping reactors IS 5553 Part 4

IEC 60289
8 Reactors – Tuning IS 5553 Part 5

IEC 60289
9 Reactors – Earthing Transformers IS 5553 Part 6

IEC 60289
10 Reactors – Arc Suppression IS 5553 Part 7

IEC 60289
11 Reactors – Smoothing IS 5553 Part 8

IEC 60289

Table 2
Sl. Tests
1 Measurement of winding resistance
2 Measurement of voltage ratio and check of voltage vector relationship
3 Measurement of impedance (principal tapping) and load loss
4 Measurement of no-load loss and current
5 Measurement of insulation resistance
6 Dielectric tests
7 Temperature rise
8 Tests on on-load tap-changes, where appropriate
9 Measurement of zero-sequence impedance of three phase transformer
10 Short Circuit test
11 Measurement of acoustic noise level
12 Measurement of the harmonics of the no-load current
13 Measurement of the power taken by the fans and oil pumps
14 Dielectric special tests
15 Determination of Capacitances Windings
16 Determination of transient voltage transfer characteristics
17 Measurement of insulation resistance to earth of the windings, and/or measurement of

dissipation factor of the insulation system capacitances
18 Measurement of Reactance
19 Measurement of loss
20 Measurement of voltage ratio and short circuit impedance on shunt reactor as with
additional loadable winding
21 Measurement of mutual reactance on three phase reactors
22 Measurement of vibration and stress measurement on tank

23 Measurement of magnetization characteristics
24 Measurement of capacitance and tan delta of winding (applicable only to liquid filled
reactors)
25 Dissolved gas analysis of mineral oil used before and after heat run tests
26 Measurement of impedance of continuous current if applicable
27 Measurement of loss if applicable
28 Separate-source voltage withstand test
29 Induced over voltage withstand test
30 Lightning impulse test
31 Measurement of Inductance
32 Inter-turn cover overvoltage withstand test
33 Q factor measurement
34 Demonstration of ability to withstand short circuit
35 Measurement of current at all adjustments
36 Measurement of voltage ratio between main winding and auxiliary and secondary
windings where appropriate
37 Operation test of tapping or core air gap mechanism, where appropriate
38 Measurement of linearity upto 1.1 times related voltage
39 Separate source voltage withstand test with AC and DC voltages where applicable
40 Switching impulse test
41 Measurement of winding DC resistance
42 DC voltage withstand test
43 Short time current withstand test
44 Measurement of Vibration
45 Measurement of high-frequency impedance
46 Measurement of voltage ratio and short circuit impedance on shunt reactor as with
additional loading winding
47 Measurement of magnetic characteristics

48 Short time current test and measurement of impedance at short time current
49 Measurement of current over the whole adjustment range, if reactor has variale
inductance
50 Measurement of voltage-current characteristics upto 1.1 time the rated voltage
51 Measurement of incremental inductance
52 Radio Interference Voltage (RIV) test
53 Frequency Response Analysis (FRA) test
54 Residual Spark Over (RSO) test
55 Recovery Voltage (RV) test
56 Discharge detection by acoustic emission (AE) measurement

4. TRANSMISISON LINE EQUIPMENT AND ACCESSORIES
Table 1

1 Insulators and Insulator Strings Single/Twin/Triple/Quad IS 731
– Tension or Suspension type, Composite Insulators, IS 5300
Hollow Insulators IS 283
IS 2544
IS 5621
IEC 61109
IEC 383
IEC 60383-2
IEC 60438
IEC 60233
IEC 61211
IEC 61109
2 Low Voltage Switch Gear and Control gear assemblies – IS 8623 Part 1
Feeder Pillers, Bustrunking System, Busways IEC 60439
3 Inter Connecting Busbars (HT Busducts) IS 8084
4 Carriers and Bases in Rewireable type electric fuses IS 2086
5 HV Fuses IS 9385 Part 1, 2 & 3

IEC 60282-2
6 Gas Enclosed Metal enclosed Switchgears IS 14657

IEC 60517
IEC 1259
7 Bushings IS 2099
IEC 60137
8 Isolators & Air break switches IS 9920 Part 1 to 4

IS 9921 Part 1 to 4
IEC 62271-102
9 Circuit Breakers IS 2516 Part 5/ Sec 2

IS 13118
IEC 62271-100

10 Current Transformers, Potential Transformers IS 2075 Part 1 & 4
IEC 60044 Part 1
11 Capacitive Voltage Transformers & Coupling Capacitors IS 3156 Part 1,2,3 & 4
IEC 60186
IEC 60044 Part 1
IEC 60358
12 Line Traps IS 8793

IS 8792
IEC 60353
13 Lightning Arresters IS 3070 Part 1 & 3

(Both Gap & Gap less ) IEC 60099-4
14 Transmission Line Spacers / Dampers IS 9708

IS 10162
15 Metal Fittings For Overhead Lines IS 2486 Part 1,2,3 & 4
16 Electric Power Connectors IS 5561
17 Aluminum Conductors for Overhead Transmission IS 398 Part 1 to 5

Purposes IEC 60269
IEC 61089
IEC 60457
18 Conductor and Earth wire Accessories for overhead IS 2121 Part 1 to 3

Powerlines

Table 2
Sl. Test
1 Endurance Test
2 Temperature rise test / Thermal Stability test
3 Millivolt Drop Test
4 Resistance Measurement
5 Heat Cycle Test
6 Current cycle Test
7 Ingress Protection IP 55 Test
8 Power frequency withstand & Flashover tests (Dry & Wet)
9 Direct Voltage withstand & Flashover tests (Dry & Wet)
10 Insulation Resistance Test
11 Lightning Impulse Voltage withstand & Flashover tests (Dry & Wet)
12 Switching Impulse Voltage withstand Flashover test (Dry & Wet)
13 Capacitance and Tan  measurement
14 Radio Interference voltage test (Dry & Wet)
15 Visible Corona / Corona Inception & Extinction test (Dry & Wet)
16 Pollution tests
17 Voltage Distribution test
18 Fast Transient test
19 Ferro Resonance test
20 Transient Response test
21 Under oil Puncture withstand test
22 Short Circuit test
23 Recovery Voltage Measurement test
24 Steep front Impulse Voltage withstand Puncture test

25 Discharge test
26 Residual Voltage test
27 Long duration Impulse current withstand test
28 High Current Impulse withstand test
29 Reference Voltage test
30 Operating duty test
31 Accuracy test
32 Instrument Security factor test existing
33 Knee Point voltage and current test
34 Winding Resistance test
35 Turns Ratio test
36 Composite Error test
37 Ratio & Phase angle Measurement test
38 Partial Discharge test
39 Test for Temperature Co-efficient
40 Test for Stray Capacitance & Stray Conductance
41 Power Frequency Voltage Vs Time test
42 Discharge Voltage Vs Current test
43 Duty Cycle test
44 Fatigue Test / ISWR Test
45 Damper Efficiency Test
46 Vibration Test
47 Oscillation Test
48 Movement Test
49 Torque Test
50 Tensile Strength

51 Clamp Step Test
52 Long Decrement Test
53 Dynamic Characteristics Test
54 Clamp Bolt Torque Test
55 Compression Pull off Test
56 Mechanical Strength Test
57 Mechanical Failing load Test
58 Galvanising Test
59 Electro Mechanical Failing load test
60 Cantilever load withstand test
61 Snap back test
62 Porosity test on Ceramic Insulators

5. CABLES AND ACCESSORIES
Table 1

1 Power Cables with Extruded insulation/ XLPE insulated IS 7098 Part 1, 2 & 3
cable IEC 60502 Part 1 & 2
IEC 60840
BS 6622
BS 5467
2 Elastomer insulated flexible cables for use in mines IS 14494
3 Elastomer insulated cables/ cables with extruded IS 9968 Part 1 & 2

Ethylene- propylene Rubber IEC 60245 -1 to 8
BS 6622
4 Joints and Terminations of Polymeric cables IS 13573

IEC 60502- 04
VDE 0278-HSD 629.1 C-81
5 Transition Joints of power cables IS 13705
6 PVC insulated wires, control cables & power cables IS 694

IS 1554 Part 1 & 2
IEC 60227 Part 1
BS 6346
NEMA WC-5
NEMA WC-7
7 Aerial bunched cables /conductor IS 14255
8 Paper insulated lead sheathed cables IS 692

IEC 60055 Part 1 & 2
BS 6480
9 Automobile cables IS 2465
10 Welding Cables IS 9857
11 Low Frequency wires and cables with PVC insulation IS 5608 Part 1 to 6
and PVC sheath (for use in signaling, telecommunication
& electronic devices)
12 Thermo-couple compensating cables IS 8784

Table 2
Sl. Test
1 Partial Discharge Test
2 Electrical Heat Cycle test/Load Cycle test/Water penetration test/ Heat Shock Test for LT
Joints
3 Conductor resistance test / Armour resistivity test
4 Capacitance Measurement Test
5 Dielectric Loss Angle Measurement test at room temperature and elevated temperature
6 DC Withstand Test
7 Power Frequency Withstand test / Dielectric strength test
8 Dimension of Armour material
9 Water absorption test (electrical)
10 Water absorption test (Gravimetric)
11 Impulse withstand test
12 Wrapping test / Bending test / Winding test
13 Galvanising test (Uniformity of Zinc coating & mass of zinc coating)
14 Thickness & Dimension test
15 Fire resistance / Flammability / Swedish Chimney / Bunch Cable test / Flame retardance
test for bunched cable
16 Insulation resistance test / Volume resistivity test / IR constant /Semiconductor resistivity
17 Smoke density test
18 Oxygen Index test
19 Halogen Acid test
20 Drainage test / Dripping test / Test for resistance to cracking / Pressure test as high
temperature / Mineral Oil immersion test / Ageing test / Heat shock, Shrinkage, Loss of
mass, Hot set / Hot deformation

21 Mechanical test / Tensile test / Breaking strength test / Tear resistance test
22 Mechanical test / Elongation test / Annealing test
23 Mechanical test / Impact test
24 Cold Impact test / Cold bend test / Conditioning test/ Cold elongation test
25 Thermal Stability test for PVC material
26 Water Immersion test
27 Dielectric Retention test
28 Mutual capacitance & Inductance test
29 Capacitance unbalance test
30 Thermal emf test (thermo-couple cable)
31 Drain wire continuity test (thermo-couple cable)

6. POWER CAPACITORS
Table 1

1 Shunt Capacitors IS 13925
IEC 60831 Part 1 & 2
IEC 60871 Part 1 to 4
2 Surge Protection Capacitors IS 11548
3 Motor Capacitors IS 2993

IEC 60252
4 Tubular Fluorescent Capacitors IS 1569

IEC 61049
IEC 61048
5 Capacitors for electric fan motors IS 1709
6 Shunt Capacitors Self healing type IS 13340

IS 13341 Part 1
IEC 60831 Part 1 & 2
7 Shunt Capacitors non-self healing type IS 13585

IEC 60931 Part 1 to 3
8 Series Capacitors IEC 60143 Part 1 to 3

Table 2
Sl. Test
1 Capacitance measurement test @ room temperature and elevated temperature
2 Dielectric loss angle measurement test @ room temperature and elevated temperature
3 Power frequency withstand test / DC withstand test / Dielectric strength / Voltage test
between terminals & container
4 Reactive output test
5 Test for discharge device
6 Thermal stability test / Thermal cycling test
7 Sealing test / Leakage test / Heating test
8 Short circuit discharge test / Destruction test
9 Insulation resistance test
10 Lightning voltage withstand test
11 Damp Heat test on LT capacitors
12 Endurance test on motor / fan / lighting capacitors
13 Self healing test
14 Ageing / Conditioning test
15 Mechanical test on motor / fan / lighting capacitors

Robustness of termination Flexibility Soldering
16 Endurance test on HT capacitors: Over voltage cycling test (OVC) and Ageing test
17 Partial discharge test
18 Charge / Discharge test
19 Discharge test on internal fuses
20 Visual Examination
21 Disconnecting test on fuses

7. LAMPS, LUMINARIES AND ACCESSORIES
Table 1

1 General purpose luminaires IS 10322 Part 5/ Sec1
IEC 60598-2-1
2 Recessed luminaires IS 10322 Part 5/ Sec 2

IEC 60598-2-2
3 Luminaires for road and street lighting IS 10322 Part 5/ Sec 3

IEC 60598-2-3
4 Portable general purpose luminaires IS 10322 Part 5/ Sec 4

IEC 60598-2-4
5 Flood lights IS 10322 Part 5/ Sec 5

IEC 60598-2-5
6 Emergency lighting units IS 9583

IEC 60598-2-22
7 Tungsten filament general service electric lamps IS 418

IEC 60064
8 High pressure mercury vapour lamps IS 9900 Part 1,2,3 & 4

IEC 60188
9 High pressure sodium vapour lamps IS 9974 Part1 & 2

IEC 60662
10 Tubular fluorescent lamps IS 2418 Part 1,2,3 & 4

IEC 60081
11 Tungsten halogen lamps (Non vehicle) IS 12948

IEC 60357
12 Lamps for miners cap lamp IS 2596

IEC 60983
13 Starters for fluorescent lamps IS 2215

IEC 60155

14 Ballast for high pressure mercury vapour lamps IS 6616
IEC 60922
IEC 60923
IEC 61347-2-9
15 Ballast for fluorescent lamps (for switch start circuits) IS 1534 Part1
IEC 60921
IEC 61347-2-8
16 Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent, high pressure IS 1569

mercury vapour and low pressure sodium vapour lamps IEC 61048
IEC 61049
17 AC supplied electronic ballast for tubular fluorescent IS 13021 Part 1 & 2

lamps IEC 60928
IEC 60929
IEC 61347-2-3
18 Starting devices (Other than glow starters) IS 12449 Part 1 & 2

IEC 60927
IEC 61347-2-1
19 Bayonet lamp holders IS 1258

IEC 61184
20 Lamp holders for tubular fluorescent lamps IS 3323

IEC 60400
21 Holders for starters for tubular fluorescent lamps IS 3324

IEC 60400
22 Edision screw lamp holders IS 10276 Part 1 & 2

IEC 60238
23 Self ballasted lamps IS 15111 Part 1 & 2

IEC 60968
IEC 60969
24 Industrial luminaire with metal reflector IS 1777
25 Metal Halide Lamps IEC 61199

Table 2
Sl. Test
1 Test on flammable materials
2 Resistance to corrosion
3 Test for supply connection and external cords
4 Provisions for earthing
5 Protection against electric shock
6 Mechanical test for terminals
7 Screws and connection test
8 Mechanical Strength
9 Contact resistance for terminals
10 Heating test for terminals
11 Dust proof test
12 Jet proof test
13 Constructional requirements
14 Test on Suspension and adjustable devices
15 Function of switches
16 Operating test
17 Insulation resistance
18 Electric strength
19 Endurance test for Emergency Lights
20 Dimensions
21 Torsion test
22 Starting and warm up test (HPMV and HPSV lamps)
23 Lamp electrical and luminous characteristics
24 Lamp voltage (HPMVlamps)

25 Lamp wattage (HPMV lamps)
26 Red Ratio (for fluorescent coated HPMV lamps)
27 Lamp stability (HPMV lamps)
28 Life performance
29 Lumen maintenance
30 Open circuit voltage (HPSV lamps)
31 Starting pulse characteristics (HPSV lamps)
32 Current crest factor (HPSV lamps)
33 Lamp operating limits (HPSV lamps)
34 Voltage increase at lamp terminals (HPSV lamps)
35 Lamp envelope temperature (HPSV lamps)
36 Lamp cap temperature rise
37 Interchangeability
38 Starting characteristics (Tubular fluorescent lamps)
39 Burning test (Tubular fluorescent lamps)
40 Colour characteristics (Tubular fluorescent lamps)
41 Light centre length (Miners cap lamps)
42 Radio interference suppression test (Starters)
43 Deactivated lamp test (Starters)
44 Leakage current test (Starters)
45 Resistance to flame and ignition (Starters)
46 Test for power and current output (Ballast for HPMV lamps)
47 Short circuit current (Ballast for HPMV lamps)
48 Open circuit voltage (Ballast for HPMV lamps)
49 Test for current wave shape (Ballast for HPMV lamps)
50 Protection against magnetic influence (Ballast for HPMV lamps)

51 Limitation of ballast heating (Ballast for HPMV lamps)
52 Resistance to corrosion and brittleness (Ballast for HPMV lamps)
53 Voltage across capacitors (Ballast for tubular fluorescent lamps)
54 Inter turn insulation (Ballast for tubular fluorescent lamps)
55 Thermal endurance (Ballast for tubular fluorescent lamps)
56 Ballast heating (Ballast for tubular fluorescent lamps)
57 Performance (Ballast for tubular fluorescent lamps)
58 Power loss (Ballast for tubular fluorescent lamps)
59 Test for effect of voltage variation (Capacitors for discharge lamps)
60 Test for discharge resistance (Capacitors for discharge lamps)
61 Sealing and heating test (Capacitors for discharge lamps)
62 Voltage proof test (Capacitors for discharge lamps)
63 Capacitors measurement (Capacitors for discharge lamps)
64 Thermal stability (Capacitors for discharge lamps)
65 Self healing test (Capacitors for discharge lamps)
66 Damp heat cycling test Capacitors for discharge lamps)
67 Destruction test (for self healing type)(Capacitors for discharge lamps)
68 Abnormal operation (a.c. supplied electronic ballasts)
69 Test for fault conditions (Short circuit test) (a.c. supplied electronic ballasts)
70 Starting test (a.c. supplied electronic ballasts)
71 Verification of lumen factor (a.c. supplied electronic ballasts)
72 Verification of supply current (a.c. supplied electronic ballasts)
73 Verification of maximum current (a.c. supplied electronic ballasts)
74 Measurement of wave form (a.c. supplied electronic ballasts)
75 Test for magnetic screening (a.c. supplied electronic ballasts)
76 Verification of impedance of audio frequency (a.c. supplied electronic ballasts)

77 Test for mains transients over voltage (a.c. supplied electronic ballasts)
78 Operational test for abnormal conditions (a.c. supplied electronic ballasts)
79 Test for fault conditions (Starting devices, other than glow starter)
80 Measurement of pulse voltage of igniters (Starting devices, other than glow starter)
81 Test with deactivated lamps (Starting devices, other than glow starter)
82 Non-re-operation level test for igniters (Starting devices, other than glow starter)
83 Making and breaking capacity for switched lamp holders
84 Resistance to heat in service (Bayonet lamp holders)
85 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to rusting (Bayonet lamp holders)
86 Contact pressure and torque of cap pins (Lamp holders for Tubular fluorescent lamps)
87 Non-flammability test (Lamp holders for Tubular fluorescent lamps)
88 Impact test (Lamp holders for Tubular fluorescent lamps)
89 Corrosion test (Lamp holders for Tubular fluorescent lamps)
90 Brittleness test (Lamp holders for Tubular fluorescent lamps)
91 Test for heat resistance (Lamp holders for Tubular fluorescent lamps)
92 Test for contact pressure or torque (Holders for starters for tubular fluorescent lamps)
93 Resistance to heat
94 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
95 Resistance to cracking and rusting

8. WIRING ACCESSORIES
Table 1

1 Ceiling Roses IS 371
2 Plugs and Socket outlets IS 1293

IEC 60884-1
3 Switches for domestic and similar purposes IS 3854

IEC 60669-1
4 Interlocking switch socket outlets IS 4160

IEC 60884-2-6
5 Switch socket outlets (Non interlocking type) IS 4165

IEC 60884-2-3
6 Three pin plugs made of resilient material IS 6538

IEC 60884-1
7 Enclosures for accessories IS 14772

IEC 60670
8 Conduits for electrical installations, Rigid steel conduits IS 9537 Part 2

IEC 60614-2-1
9 Conduits for electrical installations, conduits made of IS 9537 Part 3

insulating material IEC 60614-2-2
10 Conduits for electrical installations, Pliable self IS 9537 Part 4

recovering conduits of insulating material IEC 60614 –2-4
11 Conduits for electrical installations, Pliable conduits of IS 9537 Part 5

insulating material IEC 60614-2-2-3
12 Conduits for electrical installations, Pliable conduits of IS 9537 Part 6

metal or composite material IEC 60614-2-6

13 Fittings for rigid steel conduits IS 2667
IEC 61035-2-1
14 Fittings for rigid non metallic conduits IS 3419

IEC 61035-2-2
15 Cable trunking and ducting systems for electrical IS 14927 Part1 & 2
installations, Cable trunking and ducting systems IEC 61084-1
intended for mounting on walls or ceilings IEC 61084-2-1
16 Conduit systems for electrical installations, conduit IS 14930 Part 1 & 2

system buried underground IEC 61386
17 Electronic type fan regulator IS11037

IEC 60669-2-1

Table 2
Sl. Test
1 Dimensions
2 Protection against electric shock (accessibility of live parts)
4 Terminals and Screws
5 Construction
6 Construction
7 Resistance to moisture and humidity
8 Marking
9 Insulation Resistance and Electric Strength
10 Temperature Rise
12 Mechanical Strength
13 Resistance to Heat
14 Screws, Current Carrying Parts and Connections
15 Creepage distances and clearances
16 Glow wire test
17 Tracking Test
18 Resistance to excessive residual stress
19 Interchangeability
20 Resistance to ageing
21 Making and Breaking capacity
22 Effectiveness of contact
23 Endurance test for shutters
24 Water absorption

25 Withdrawal pull
26 Cord grip
27 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire
28 Mechanism for switches
29 Normal operation/ Endurance
30 Electroplating thickness
31 Test for protective coating
32 Resistance to ageing, harmful ingress of water
33 Resistance to chemical reaction
34 Copper test
35 Resistance to oil
36 Resistance to impact
37 Actuating mechanism
38 Interlocking mechanism
39 Over voltage and over current capacity
40 Test for inductive circuit
41 Compression test
42 Resistance to burning
43 External influences
44 Uniformity of wall thickness
45 Collapse test
46 Electrical characteristics
47 Cable supporting test
48 Linear deflection test
49 Access to live parts
50 Cover retention test

51 Flame test
52 Flexing test
53 Tensile test
54 Bonding test
55 Resistance to flame propagation
56 Resistance against corrosion
57 Degree of protection

9. DOMESTIC ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Table 1

1 Electric Iron IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 3
IEC 60335-2-3
IS 366
IEC 60311
2 Steam irons IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 205

IEC 60335-2-3
IS 6290
IEC 60311
3 Electric Kettles and Jugs IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 15

IEC 60335-2-15
IS 367
IEC 60530
4 Electric Toasters IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 9

IEC 60335-2-9
IS 1287
IEC 60442
5 Electric grills and roasters IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 9

IEC 60335-2-9
6 Electric stoves IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 202

IS 2994
7 Microwave Ovens IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 25

IEC 60335-2-25
IS 11676
IEC 60705
8 Electric Coffee Makers IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 206

IEC 60335-2-15
IS 14144
IEC 60661

9 Hot Plates IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 207
IEC 60335-2-9
IS 365
10 Domestic electric food mixers (liquidizers and grinders) IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 14
and centrifugal juicers IEC 60335-2-14
IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 209
IS 4250
IEC 60619
11 Domestic electric cooking ovens IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 6

IEC 60335-2-6
IS 5790
IEC 60350
12 Single walled baking ovens IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 208

IEC 60335-2-6
IS 8985
13 Electric frying pans and deep fat fryers IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 13
IEC 60335-2-13
IS 10436
IEC 61309
14 Electric Steam Cookers IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 46

IS 11879
15 Warming Plates IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 12

IEC 60335-2-12
16 Refrigerator (frost free & direct cool), Food freezers and IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 24
Ice Makers IEC 60335-2-24
AS/NES 4474.1
IS 1476 Part-1
17 Electric Immersion Water Heaters IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 201
IEC 60335-2-74
IS 368
18 Stationary storage type electric water heaters IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 21

IEC 60335-2-21
IS 2082
IEC 60379

19 Electric water boiler IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 204
IS 3412
20 Electric Instantaneous Water Heaters IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 35

IEC 60335-2-35
IS 8978
21 Thermostat for use with electric water heaters IS 3017

IEC 60730-1
22 Mineral filled sheathed heating elements IS 4159

IEC 60335-2-73
23 Electric Radiator IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 30

IEC 60335-2-30
IS 369
IEC 60675
24 Domestic electric clothes washing machines IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 7

IEC 60335-2-7
IS 14155
IEC 60456
25 Spin Extractors IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 4

IEC 60335-2-4
26 Tumble Dryers IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 11

IEC 60335-2-11
27 Vacuum Cleaners and Water Suction Cleaning IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 2

Appliances IEC 60335-2-2
28 Mains operated electric hair dryers IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 23

IEC 60335-2-23
IS 7154
29 Electric shavers IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 8

IEC 60335-2-8
IS 5159
IEC 61254

30 Electric hair clippers IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 8
IEC 60335-2-8
31 Flexible heating pads IS 5161
32 Appliance for skin and hair care IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 23

IEC 60335-2-23
33 Portable hand held mains operated electric massagers IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 32
IEC 60335-2-32
IS 7137
34 Electric Call Bells and Buzzers IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 203

IS 2268
35 Insect Killers IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 59
IEC 60335-2-59
36 Electric Fence Energizers IS 302 Part 2/ Sec 76

IEC 60335-2-76
37 Air conditioners ISO 5151

IS 1391 Part-1
IS 1392 Part-2
AWSI/AHAM RAC-1
AS/NES 3823.1.1
SASO 385
US 8148

Table 2
Sl. Test
2 Input
3 Temperature rise
4 Operation under overload conditions
5 Electrical insulation and leakage current at operating temperature
6 Radio and television interference separation
7 Moisture resistance
8 Insulation resistance and electric strength (after humidity treatment)
9 Abnormal operation
10 Stability and mechanical hazards
11 Mechanical strength
12 Construction
13 Internal wiring
14 Components
15 Supply connection and external flexible cables and cords
16 Terminals for external conductors
18 Screws and connections
19 Creepage distances and clearances
20 Resistance to heat, fire and tracking
22 Finish
23 Measurement of Heating up time

24 Measurement of sole plate temperature
25 Measurement of temperature distribution
26 Measurement of initial overswing temperature and heating up excess temperature
27 Measurement of cyclic fluctuation of temperature
28 Measurement of temperature drop under load
29 Measurement of thermostatic stability
30 Determination of electroplated coating of sole plate
31 Determination of adhesive of PTFE coating of sole plate
32 Overall dimensions of electric radiator
33 Overall Mass of electric radiator
34 Water Capacity of electric kettle
35 Time to boil one litre of water of electric kettle
36 Minimum quantity of water that can be boiled of electric kettle
37 Time to boil water capacity of electric kettle
38 Temperature of supporting surface
39 Thermal efficiency
40 Endurance
41 Overall dimensions of electric toaster
42 Mass of appliance (Toaster)
43 Toasting time
44 Evenness of browning
45 Browning control characteristics
46 Functional provisions of toaster
47 Verification of rated capacity (Storage water heaters)
48 Standing loss (Storage water heaters)

49 Hot water output (Storage water heaters)
50 Reheating time
51 Mixing factor
52 Deviation from dial calibration
53 Cyclic temperature variation
54 Determination of the washing performance standard measurement with a load of clean

material and standardized soiling. (Washing machines)
55 Determining of wear suffered by textile. (Washing machines)
56 Determination of water retention percentage. (Washing machines)
57 Determination of the water extraction efficiency. (Washing machines)
58 Determination of the water extraction efficiency. (Washing machines)
59 Determination of water and energy consumption. (Washing machines)
60 Determination of mechanical detergent loss in the sump. (Washing machines)
61 Performance of hair dryers
62 Operation of flow switch (Instantaneous water heaters)
63 Dimensions (Microwave ovens)
64 Usable cavity volume (Microwave ovens)
65 Microwave power output (Microwave ovens)
66 Uniform heating (Microwave ovens)
67 Heating performance (Microwave ovens)
68 Cooking performance (Microwave ovens)
69 Defrosting performance (Microwave ovens)
70 Dimensions (Coffee makers)
71 Mass (Coffee makers)
72 Quantity of coffee produced with maximum quantity of cold water (Coffee makers)
73 Quantity of coffee produced with minimum quantity of cold water (Coffee makers)

74 Time to prepare maximum quantity of coffee (Coffee makers)
75 Time to prepare maximum quantity of coffee (Coffee makers)
76 Temperature of the coffee (Coffee makers)
77 Measurement with maximum quantity of ground coffee (Coffee makers)
78 Temperature of the supporting surface (Coffee makers)
79 Test for thermal cut-out and thermal shock (Coffee makers)
80 Dimensions (Thermostat for water heaters)
81 Test for thermal characteristics (Thermostat for water heaters)
82 Leakage and hydrostatic strength test (for oil heating element)
83 Operational tests (Food mixers)
84 Whisking of egg whites (Food mixers)
85 IDLI batter (Food mixers)
86 Operational test for juicers (Food mixers)
87 Performance requirements (Electric shavers)
88 Construction (Flexible heating pads)
89 Heating element (Flexible heating pads)
90 Enclosures and covers (Flexible heating pads)
91 Wiring and connections (Flexible heating pads)
92 Switches and controls (Flexible heating pads)
95 Slow burning property (Flexible heating pads)
96 Usage simulation (Flexible heating pads)
97 Strain relief (Flexible heating pads)
98 Water proofness (Flexible heating pads)
99 Moisture proofness (Flexible heating pads)

100 Heating up time (Cooking ovens)
101 Heat losses (Cooking ovens)
102 Uniformity of temperature (Cooking ovens)
103 Thermostat setting and differential (for automatic cooking ovens only)
104 Measurement of heating up time under steaming operation (Steam iron)
105 Measurement of steaming time and steaming rate (Steam iron)
106 Performance requirements (Electric massagers)
107 Uniformity of temperature (Single walled baking ovens)
108 Thermostat setting (Single walled baking ovens)
109 Temperature differential (Single walled baking ovens)
110 Cooking capacity (Room Airconditioners – Window & Spilt)
111 Minimum Cooking / Freeze up air blockage test (Room Airconditioner – Window & Spilt)
112 Maximum cooking / overload (ac)
113 Enclosure Sweat and condensate disposal (ac)
114 Cooking capacity (Room A/C)
115 Pull down (Refrigerator)
116 Tested Energy Consumption (Ref)
117 Measurement of Storage & gross volume (Ref)
118 Operational Temperature Performance (Ref)
119 Ice making Test (Ref)
120 No Load Adjustment (Ref)
121 Thermal Insulation

10. POWER STABLISERS AND UNINTERRUPTED POWER SYSTEMS
10.1 STABILISED POWER SUPPLIES
Table 1

1 Stabilized power supplies DC output IS 7204 Part 1
Part 2, 3 & 4
IEC 60748-2
IEC 60748-3
IEC 60748-4
2 Stabilized power supplies AC output IS 11260 Part 1 & 2

IEC 60686

Table 2
Sl. Test
1 Load effect
2 Source effect
3 Periodic and random deviation
4 Drift
5 Output impedance
6 Temperature effect
7 Transient performance measurement
8 Settling effects
9 Other individual effects
10 Combined effects
11 Total effects
12 Measurement of quantities related to the source
13 Capacitance to source terminals
14 Capacitance to frame
15 Common mode measurement
16 Boundary condition measurements
17 Sound level measurement
18 Control effects
19 Isolation voltage
21 Insulation test voltage
22 Radio frequency interference test

23 Inrush current
24 Rated source current
25 Efficiency
26 Power factor
27 Relative harmonic content of source current
28 Ripple on dc source current
29 Input power at no load
30 Source voltage effect
31 Source frequency effect
32 Temperature effect
33 Temperature coefficient
34 Other individual effects
35 Combined effect
36 Total effect
37 Tolerance band
38 Harmonic content
39 DC content
40 Voltage unbalance (Poly phase output)
41 Modulation (Periodic Voltage or frequency)
42 Settling effect
43 Settling time
44 Load characteristics
45 Maximum overshoot amplitude
46 Maximum undershoot amplitude
47 Maximum output rate of change

48 Transient delay time
49 Transient –on delay time
50 Transient recovery time
51 Recovery time
52 Turn-on delay time
53 Turn-on recovery time
54 Turn-off decay time
55 Turn-on (turn-off) overshoot
56 Start-up time
57 Warm-up time
58 Output impedance
59 Setting range
60 Control range
61 Discontinuous control (resolution)
62 Incremental control coefficient
63 Control coefficient
64 Control deviation band
65 Control rate
66 Control time constant
67 Intrinsic error
68 Current limiting threshold
69 Voltage limiting threshold
70 Maximum limited current
71 Short circuit current
72 Open circuit voltage

73 Crossover area
74 Over- current protection
75 Over-voltage protection
76 Reverse power protection
77 Electromagnetic interference emanation
78 Cooling medium temperature
79 Protection of enclosures
81 Short- Circuit current and current limiting regulation response
82 Steady state current limiting
83 Input current, efficiency power factors, harmonics content of input current
84 Interference
85 Inrush current
87 Isolation voltage
88 Capacitance to frame, capacitance to source terminals
89 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

10.2 UNINTERRUPTED POWER SYSTEMS
Table 1

1 Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) IEC 62040-1-1
IEC 62040-1-2
IEC 62040-3

Table 2
Sl. Test
1 Electrical service conditions and performance
2 Electromagnetic compatibility
3 Signalling circuits
4 UPS functional unit tests
5 Control and monitoring signals
6 Input voltage and frequency tolerance test
7 Inrush current test
8 UPS output characteristic tests-static condition-Normal & stored energy mode of operation
9 UPS output characteristic – Overload and short circuit
10 UPS output dynamic characteristic tests
11 UPS output dynamic load characteristic tests
12 UPS output dynamic characteristics – Reference non-linear loads
13 Stored and restored energy time tests
14 Efficiency and input power factor
15 Backfeed test
16 EMC Test
17 Test specifications
18 Light load test
19 UPS auxiliary device(s) test
20 Synchronisation test
21 AC input failure test
22 AC input return test
23 Simulation of parallel redundant UPS fault test

24 Transfer test
25 Full load test
26 UPS efficiency test
27 Unbalanced load test
28 Balanced load test
29 Test of current division in parallel or parallel redundant UPS
30 Rated stored energy time test
31 Rated restored energy time
32 Battery ripple current measurement
33 Overload capability test
34 Short-circuit test
35 Short circuit protection device test
36 Restart test
37 Output over voltage test
38 Periodic output voltage variation test
39 Frequency variation test
40 Radiofrequency interference and conducted noise test
41 Harmonic components measurement
42 Earth fault test
43 On-site ventilation test
44 Standby generator compatibility test
45 Test specifications
46 Interconnection cable check
47 Light load test
48 Full load test

49 Transfer test (if applicable)
50 Overload capability test
51 Short circuit current capability test
52 Over voltage test (electronic power switches)
53 Radio frequency Interference and conducted noise
54 Audible noise
55 Onsite ventilation test
56 Earth fault
57 Environmental and transportation test methods
58 Environmental storage and operating test methods
59 Acoustic noise

10.3 SERVO OPERATED AC VOLTAGE STABILIZERS
Table 1

1 Servo Operated AC Voltage Stablisers IS 9815 Part 1

Table 2
Sl. Test
1 Physical examination
2 Insulation Resistance
3 High Voltage test
4 Provision for Earthing
5 Leakage current
6 Output voltage
7 No Load Current
8 Measurement of no-load losses
9 Load loss test and efficiency
10 Induced Voltage test
11 Test for Continuous Operation
12 Temperature Rise Test
13 Test for Rate of Correction
14 Locked Rotor Test for Servo Motor
15 Damp Heat Test
16 Control & Monitoring Signals

11. BATTERIES
Table 1

1 Leclanche type dry batteries for telecommunications, IS 586
signaling and general purposes
2 Multipurpose dry batteries IS 6303

IS 8144
IEC 60086-1
IEC 60086-2
3 Heavy duty dry batteries IS 6303

IS 9128
IEC 60086-1
4 Button Cells-Silver oxide IS 11675

IEC 60086-1
IEC 60086-2
5 Alkaline manganese dioxide cells IS 15063

IEC 60086-1
IEC 60086-2
6 Lead acid storage batteries for motor cycles, auto IS 1145

rickshaws and similar vehicles
7 Miners cap lamp batteries IS 2512
8 Lead acid traction batteries IS 5154

IEC 60254
9 Lead acid batteries for train lighting and air-conditioning IS 6848

services IEC 60077
10 Lead acid storage batteries for motor vehicles IS 7372

IEC 60095-1
11 Vented type nickel cadmium batteries IS 10918

IEC 60623

Table 2
Sl. Test
1 Dimensions
2 Material and construction
3 Leakage test
4 Sealing compound
5 Internal battery connection
6 Terminals
7 Initial life test
8 Delayed life test under atmospheric conditions
9 Delayed life test under dry heat conditions
10 Life test (for inert cells)
11 Insulation resistance test for jars (for sack cells)
12 Life test (for sack cells)
13 Contact pressure resistance for button cells
14 Mass for Leclanche type dry batteries for telecommunication, signalling and general
purposes
15 Delayed life test 12 months
16 Physical examination and mass for miners’ cap lamp batteries
17 Air pressure test
18 Non – spillability test
19 Capacity test
20 Drop test
21 Vibration
22 High rate discharge at low temperature
23 Retention to charge
24 Storage

25 Resistance to overcharge
26 Polarity and absence of short circuit
27 Ampere-hour capacity
28 Cranking ability
29 Endurance
30 Discharge performance at low temperature
31 Life cycle test
32 Environment tests
34 Dielectric
35 High temperature float charge

12. Power System Protection Relays
Table 1

1 Power System Protection Relays IS 3231

Table 2
Sl. Test
1 Measurement of accuracy of specified time under reference condition
2 Pick up test
3 Drop out test
4 Dielectric test
5 Impulse voltage test
6 Temperature Rise Test
7 Mechanical durability Test
8 Contact performance test
9 Rated burden test
10 Vibration test
11 High frequency disturbance test

13. Electrical Measuring Instruments
13.1 Direct Acting Indicating Analogue Electrical & Electronic Instruments,
Transducers and their Accessories
Table 1

1 Ammeter & Voltmeter IS 1248 Part 1, 2 & 9
IEC 51-1, 2 & 9
2 Wattmeters And Varmeters IS 1248 Part 1, 3 & 9

IEC 51-1, 3 & 9
3 Frequency Meters IS 1248 Part 1, 4 & 9

IEC 51-1, 4 & 9
4 Phase Meters, Power Factor Meters And IS 1248 Part 1, 5 & 9

Synchroscopes IEC 51-1, 5 & 9
5 Ohm meters (Impedance Meters) And Conductance IS 1248 Part 1, 6 & 9

Meters IEC 51-1, 6 & 9
6 Multi-Function Instruments IS 1248 Part 1, 7 & 9

IEC 51-1, 7 & 9
7 Accessories IS 1248 Part 1, 8 & 9

IEC 51-1, 8 & 9
8 Electrical Measuring Transducers for converting a.c. IS 12784

electrical quantities to analogue or digital signals IEC 688-4
9 Direct Current and low-frequency Electronic Measuring BS 7194

Instruments with Digital Display
10 Digital Measuring Instruments for Measurement and IS 13875 Part 1

Control
11 Insulation Resistance Tester IS 10658

IS 11287
IS 11994
IEC 61557-1 & 2
12 Earth Resistance tester IS 9223

IEC 61557-1 & 5

Table 2
Sl. Test
1 Insulation Resistance
2 High Voltage
3 Intrinsic Error
4 Variation due to Influential Quantities
a. Ambient Temperature
b. Humidity
c. Ripple on DC Measured Quantity
d. Distortion of AC Voltage and Current components of measured power
e. Frequency of AC Voltage and Current components measured power
f. Position
g. Variation due to Ferromagnetic Supports
h. Variation due to Conductive Support
i. Magnetic Field of External Origin
j. Electric Field of External Origin
k. Variation due to Auxiliary Supply Voltage
l. Variation due to Auxiliary Supply Frequency
m. Voltage Component of the Measured Power
n. Variation due to Power Factor
o. Variation due to Unbalance Current
p. Variation due to Simultaneous influence of Voltage & Power Factor
q. Variation due to Interaction between the Different Measuring Elements of

Polyphase Instruments
5 Damping
6 Self Heating
7 Continuous Over load

8 Overload of Short Duration
9 Environmental Tests
i. Temperature Cycling Test
Category I
Category II
ii. Damp Heat Cyclic Test

Category I
Category II
10 Deviation from Zero
11 Special Requirements for Synchroscope
12 Vibration Test
13 Shock Test
14 Life Cycle Test
15 Additional Tests for Variation due to Influential Quantities
a. Variation due to the frequency of the input quantity(ies)
b. Variation due to input Voltage
c. Variation due to input Current
d. Variation due to Output load
e. Variation due to distortion of the input quantities
f. Variation due to self heating
g. Variation due to continuous operation
h. Variation due to Common mode interference
i. Variation due to series mode interference
j. Variation due to Permissible excessive inputs
k. Variation due to Effect of earth potential
16 Tests for other Safety requirements
17 Impulse Voltage Test
18 High Frequency Disturbance Test

19 Drop & Topple
20 Electromagnetic Compatibility
21 Additional Tests for Variation of Influential Quantities
a. Variation due to peak factor of measurand
b. Limiting Values of Temperature
22 Response Time
23 Deviation form Electric Zero
24 Permanence of marking
25 Dust Test
26 Bump Test
27 Dry Heat Test
28 Dry Cold Test
29 Mechanical Endurance Test

13.2 Electrical and Electronic (Static) Energy Meters
Table 1

1 A C Static Watthour Meters Class 1 & 2 IS 13779
IEC 61036
CBIP
2 A C Watthour Meters Class 0.5, 1 and 2 IS 13010

IEC 60521
CBIP

Table 2
Sl. Test
1 Dimensions of terminal holes
2 Clearances and creepage distance
3 Protective earth terminal
4 Terminal cover
5 Non-flammability
6 Register
7 Direction of rotating and marking of rotor
8 Marking of meters
9 Impulse Voltage Test
10 A-C High Voltage Test / Dielectric Strength
11 Insulation Test
12 Test on limits of Error
13 Interpretation of test results
14 Test of meter Constant
15 Test of starting Condition
16 Test of No load Condition
17 Test of Ambient influence
18 Test of repeatability of error
19 Test of Influence Quantities
a. Voltage Variation
b. Frequency Variation
c. Harmonic components in the current circuit and voltage circuit
d. Odd harmonics in the ac current circuit
e. Sub harmonics in the ac current circuit

f. Reverse phase sequence
g. Voltage Unbalance
h. DC Component in ac Current Circuit
i. Continuous Magnetic Induction of External Origin (DC Field)
j. Magnetic Induction of External Origin (AC Field)
k. Electromagnetic HF Fields
l. Operation of accessories / Magnetic Field of an Accessory
20 Test of Power Consumption / Power Loss
21 Test of Influence of Supply Voltage
22 Test of Influence of Short time: Over Currents / Effect of Short Circuits
23 Test of influence of Self Heating
24 Test of Influence of Heating
25 Test of Influence of Immunity to Earth Fault
26 Radio Interference Measurement
27 Fast Transient Burst Test
28 Test of Immunity to Electrostatic Discharge
29 Test of Immunity to Electrostatic HF field
30 Conducted disturbances induced by radio frequency fields
31 Dry Heat Test
32 Cold Test
33 Damp Heat Cyclic Test
34 Vibration Test
35 Shock Test
36 Spring Hammer Test
37 Protection against Penetration of Dust & Water
38 Test of Resistance to Heat & Fire

39 Additional Tests of Influence Quantities
a. Oblique Suspension
b. Mechanical Load of either Single or Multi Rate Register
40 Range of Adjustment
41 Independence of Adjustment
42 Sustained Accuracy Test
43 Running at Low Load
44 Test for material used in Dial
45 Driving Torque Measurement

14. ELECTRICAL MATERIALS
14.1 SOLID INSULATING MATERIALS
Table 1

1 Electrical Grade Paper
Capacitor Tissue paper / Creepe paper / Kraft paper / IS 8570
Manila paper / Grease proof paper / Asbestos / Nomax IS 9335
IEC 554
BS 5626
Pressboards & Press paper IS 1576

IEC 641
IEC 763
IS 8570
IS 4248
2 Materials for Cable insulation, sheath & compounds

LDPE / MDPE / HDPE IEC 60250
PVC IS 3396
XLPE / Nylon IEC 60243
PTFE IS 2584
Polyester IS 2076
3 Films
Polypropylene IS 11298
Polyester IEC 674-2
PTFE
Polyamide
4 Laminates (includes sheets, rods, tubes)

Phenolic IS 1998
Epoxy glass, Polyester IS 10192
FRP, Polycarbonate IS 867
PTFE, Epoxy Mica
5 Ceramics IS 8765

6 Rubber products
Mats IS 5424
Gloves IS-13774
IEC 903
IS 3400
7 Tapes
Pressure sensitive / adhesive tapes IS 7809
IS 2448
Cotton, nylon, glass fiber, Epoxy, PTFE, Glass tape IS 7809

varnished / unvarnished, Heat resistant glass tape, Mica IS 5352
paper tape IEC 371
IS 2464
IS 5351
8 Sleevings
Cotton, Nylon, Glass fiber, Epoxy, PTFE, Varnished IS 11654
Sleeves BS 6469
BS 2782
9 Rubber / Cork sheet IS 3400

IS 4253
10 Antistatic materials BS 2050
11 Insulating Varnish IS10026

Table 2
Sl. Test
1 Breakdown voltage test
2 Electric strength test
3 Dissipation factor test
4 Dielectric constant test
5 Surface resistivity test
6 Insulation resistance test / Volume resistivity test / IR constant
7 Comparative tracking resistance test
8 Arc resistance test
9 Shrinkage test
10 Tensile strength / Elongation test
11 Impact strength test
12 Breaking / Bending test
13 Moisture content test
14 Compressibility test
15 Thickness test
16 Density / Substance
17 Tear strength test
18 Oil absorption test
19 Thermal ageing test
20 Bursting strength test
21 Peel strength test
22 Adhesive strength test
23 Flexural / Cross breaking strength test

24 Test for direction of Slitting
25 Marking
26 Pin hole test
27 Freedom from corrosive elements test
28 Electrolytic corrosion test
29 Flammability test

14.2 LIQUID DIELECTRIC MATERIALS
Table 1

1 New insulating oil IS 335
2 Inhibited mineral insulating oil IS 12463
3 Mineral insulating oil in equipment IS 1866
4 Unused & reclaimed mineral insulating oil BS 148
5 Unused mineral insulating oil IEC 296

Table 2
Sl. Test
1 Appearance
2 Density
3 Kinematic viscosity
4 Interfacial tension
5 Flash point
6 Pour point
7 Neutralisation value
8 Corrosive sulphur
9 Electric strength
10 Dielectric dissipation factor
11 Specific resistance
12 Oxidation stability
13 Ageing characteristics
14 Presence of oxidation inhibitor
15 Water content
16 SK Value
17 Oxidation stability (RBT)
18 Oxidation inhibitor content
19 Sediment &/or precipitable sludge
20 Dissolved gas analysis
21 Determination of DBPC

14.3 MAGNETIC MATERIALS
Table 1

1 Magnetic Sheet steel – CRNO / CRGO IS 649
IS 648

Table 2
Sl. Test
1 Total specific iron loss
2 Surface insulation resistively
3 AC magnetization / Permeability
4 Specific core loss
5 Brittleness
6 Stacking factor
7 Ageing test
8 B-H Curve

14.4 CONDUCTORS
Table 1

1 Bare conductors
? Copper IS 3635
Aluminum IS 613
ASTM B 193
ASTM E 1004
2 Aluminum conductor
All Aluminum conductor IS 398 Part 1,2,3,4 & 5
ACSR
AAAC
ACSR for EHV application
3 Winding Wires - Aluminum/ Copper

(including round, rectangular, enameled/insulated)
PVA, Polyester, Polyurethene, Polyamide, IS 13778 Part 1 to 6
Polyestermide, Polyester with polyamide – emide IEC 851
overcoat enameled, Glass fiber wound varnished, Paper IS 7404
covered
4 Winding wires for submersible motors

HRPVC IS 8783
XLPE & Polyamide jacketed
Polyester or polypropylene insulated
5 Paper covered conductors – Aluminum/ Copper IS 13778 Part 1 to 6

IEC 851
IS 7404
IS 6162

Table 2
Sl. Test
1 Dimension test/ Diameter test
2 Elongation test
3 Springiness test
4 Mandrel Winding test
5 Stretching test
6 Jerk test
7 Peel test
8 Adherence test
9 Resistance to abrasion
10 Heat & solvent bonding test
11 Solvent test
12 Solder test
13 Electrical resistance test
14 Breakdown voltage test
15 Continuity of covering test
16 Electrical loss tangent test
17 Heat shock test
18 Cut through test
19 Thermal ageing in air / oil / Thermal Endurance test
21 Diameter
22 Lay ratio
23 Breaking load

24 Wrapping
25 Torsion
26 Galvanising
27 Visible corona

15. HIGH VOLTAGE TEST FACILITY
Table 3
Sl. Test Standard/ Specification

1 Tests with alternating voltage IS 2071
2 Tests with direct voltage IS 2071
3 Tests with lightning impulse voltage IS 2071
4 Tests with switching impulse voltage IS 2071
5 Tests with impulse current IS 2071
6 Partial discharge test IS 6209

IEC 60270
7 Radio interference voltage test CISPR-16-1
CISPR-18-1
CISPR-1
8 Wet tests IS 2071

IEC 60060-1
9 Artificial pollution tests IS 2071

IS 8704
IEC 507
IEC 1109
10 Visible discharge test, carona Inception & Extinction test IS 2071
11 Steep front Impulse Spark over test IEC 60211
12 Impulse Spark over test IS 3070 Part 1 & 3

IEC 60094-4
13 Power frequency Spark over Dry & Wet test IS 3070 Part 1 & 3
IEC 60094-4
14 Transient Response and Ferro Resonance tests IS 3156 Part 4

IEC 60186
15 Fast Transient test IEC 60044 Part I

16. SHORT-CIRCUIT TEST FACILITY
Table 3

1 Common specifications for high-voltage switchgear IS 12729
controlgear standards. IEC 62271-1
IEC 60694
2 Synthetic testing of high-voltage alternating current IS 13516

circuit-breakers. IEC 62271-101
IEC 60427
3 High-voltage alternating current circuit-breakers- IEC 62271-308

inductive load switching. IEC 61233
4 High-voltage alternating current circuit-breakers-guide IEC 62271-308

for short-circuit and switching test procedures for metal- IEC 61633
enclosed and dead tank circuit breakers.
5 Additional requirements for enclosed switchgear and IEC 62271-308

controlgear from 1 kV to 72.5 kV to be used in severe IEC 60932
climatic conditions.
6 LV Switchgear and controlgear: Part 1 General rules IS 13947 Part 1

IEC 60947-1
7 Gas Insulated Substance (GIS) IS 14657

IEC 62271-102
8 Gas Insulated Metal enclosed Switchgear for rated IEC 60517

voltage of 72.5 kV & above

17. EMI / EMC TEST FACILITY
Table 3

1 Radio interference measurement IS 6842
CISPR 16-2
CISPR 16-1
CISPR 14-1
CISPR 14-2
CISPR 22
2 Fast transient burst test IEC 61000-4-4
3 Test for Immunity to electrostatic Discharge (ESD) IEC 61000-4-2
4 Immunity to electromagnetic HF fields IEC 61000-4-3
5 Test of immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by IEC 61000-4-6

radio frequency fields.
6 Testing & measurement techniques Surge immunity IEC 61000-4-5

test.

18. ENVIRONMENTAL TEST FACILITY
Table 3

1 Cold Test IS 9000 Part 2
2 Dry Heat Test IS 9000 Part 3
3 Damp Heat (Cyclic) Test IS 9000 Part 5
4 Damp Heat (Steady State) Test IS 9000 Part 4
5 Salt mist Test IS 9000 Part 11
6 Dust Test IS 9000 Part 12
7 Vibration Test IS 9000 Part 8
8 Test for Robustness of termination and integral IS 9000 Part 19/ Sec 1 to 5
mounting device
9 Resistance to soldering heat and solderability JSS 50101 Test No.15 & 19
10 Bump Test IS 9000 Part 7/ Sec 2
11 Free fall repeated IS 9000 Part 7/ Sec 3
12 Driving Rain IS 9000 Part 16
13 Ingress protection test IS 4691

IS 12063
IS 13947 Part 1
IEC 947-1
IEC 529
14 Seismic testing IEC 60068
15 Glow wire IS 11000 Part 2/ Sec 1

IEC 60695

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ISSUE NO. : 04 AMENDMENT NO. : 00

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10. Proficiency Testing in Electrical Testing 18

Annexure I –Tests under Broad Areas 19

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2. ISO 10012:2003 Measurement management systems — Requirements

3. NABL 100 General Information Brochure

5. NABL 131 Terms and Conditions for Maintaining Accreditation

6. NABL 133 NABL Guidelines to Accredited Laboratories for use of

7. NABL 142 Policy on Calibration and Traceability of

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15. NABL 174 Sample Calculation for Uncertainty of Measurement in

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20. Safety Test facility - Marking & Instruction requirements,

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Special requirements for Rotating Electrical Machines

Rotating electrical machines shall be mounted on platforms isolated from sources of

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4. Measurement Traceability (clause 5.6 of ISO/ IEC 17025: 2005)

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Sl. Product/ Material Standard/ Specification

2 Alternating current disconnectors and earthing switches IS 9921 Part 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5

4 High voltage switches for rated voltages of 52 kV and IS 9920 Part 2

5 High-voltage alternating current switch-fuse IS 14666