PM/IS 16444 (Part 2)/1/April 2020

PRODUCT MANUAL FOR

a.c. STATIC TRANSFORMER OPERATED WATTHOUR AND
VAR-HOUR SMART METERS, CLASS 0.2S, 0.5S AND 1S
ACCORDING TO IS 16444 (PART 2):2017
This Product Manual shall be used as reference material by all Regional/Branch Offices &
licensees to ensure coherence of practice and transparency in operation of certification under
Scheme-I of Bureau of Indian Standards (Conformity Assessment) Regulations, 2018 for
various products. The document may also be used by prospective applicants desirous of
obtaining BIS certification licence/certificate.

1. Product : IS 16444 (PART 2):2017

a.c. STATIC TRANSFORMER OPERATED WATTHOUR
AND VAR-HOUR SMART METERS, CLASS 0.2S, 0.5S
Title : AND 1S
No. of Amendments : 1

2. Sampling Guidelines:
a) Raw material : -----
b) Grouping guidelines : Please refer ANNEX – A
c) Sample Size : Three meters

3. List of Test Equipment : Please refer ANNEX – B.

4. Scheme of Inspection : Please refer ANNEX – C.

and Testing

5. Possible tests in a day: : Please refer ANNEX – D.

6. Scope of the Licence:

Licence is granted to use Standard Mark as per IS 16444(Part 2):2017 with the following
scope:
ac Static Transformer Operated Watthour and Var-hour smart meters, Class 0.2S/ 0.5S/
1S , Single phase / Three phase, Type…., Voltage…..V, Basic current (Ib) …., Maximum
current(Imax) ….., Frequency …., Communication Module WAN / NAN,
Electro-mechanical register/Electronic display

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

Manak Bhawan, 9, Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg,
New Delhi – 110002

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ANNEX A

Grouping Guidelines

1. Samples of each variety of meters shall be tested considering the following:

i. Accuracy Class – 0.2S, 0.5S, 1S
ii. Category – Single Phase, Three Phase
iii. Type of display- Electro-mechanical register, Electronic display
iv. Communication Module – NAN, WAN

2. The following relaxation may be given when a variety is tested for all the requirements:
i. Same basic current (Ib) and different current ratio (Imax/Ib) – One sample of maximum
current ratio (Imax/Ib) out of the range offered be subjected to all tests.
ii. Different basic current (Ib) but same (Imax/Ib) – One sample with highest (Ib) be
subjected to all tests.
iii. Different basic current (Ib) and different (Imax/Ib) – One sample with lowest (Ib) and
lowest (Imax/Ib) and another sample with highest (Ib) and highest (Imax/Ib) be subjected
to all tests.
iv. For CSoL – If same (Ib) with different (Imax/Ib) is to be included in the licence, the
varieties offered be subjected to tests applicable at Imax only.

3. If the licence covers only ‘Electro mechanical register’ and addition of ‘Electronic
display’ is to be considered, samples of Smart Meter with ‘Electronic display’ from any one
Variety already covered in the license or any new variety intended to be covered in the
license be subjected to all tests or vice-versa.
4. In case of electronic display, manufacturer’s certificate shall be obtained for compliance
to the requirement of Clause 6.6 of IS 16444(Part 2): 2017.
5. With respect to a given module of communication (WAN/NAN), the following tests needs to be
done while processing GoL/CSoL:
• Power Consumption as per Cl. 6.10.1 of IS 16444 (Part 2):2017
• Test of Immunity to electromagnetic HF Fields as per Cl. 12.8.3 of IS 14697:1999
• Test of Immunity to Electrostatic Discharges as per Cl. 12.8.2 of IS 14697:1999
• Test of Radio Interference measurement as per Cl. 12.8.5 of IS 14697:1999
• Test of Limits of Error due to variation of the current as per Cl. 11.1 of IS 14697:1999
• Tests listed in Note 1 (b) of Table 1 of IS 16444 (Part 2):2017
• RF Technology requirements as per Cl. 8.2 of IS 16444 (Part 2):2017

6. The Firm shall declare the varieties of ac static direct connected watthour smart meters they
intend to cover in the Licence. One set of drawings representing each of these varieties be sealed
and kept in the factory for reference whenever required. The Scope of Licence may be restricted
based on the Manufacturing and Testing capabilities of the Manufacturer.

7. During the operation of the Licence, BO shall ensure that all the Varieties covered in the
Licence are tested in rotation to the extent possible.

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ANNEX B

List of Test Equipment

Major test equipment required to test as per the Indian Standard

Sl.No. Test Equipment Tests used in with Clause Reference
General Constructional requirements &
1 Vernier Caliper, Micrometer Clearance and creepage distances
Cl. 6.2 & 6.3
2 a.c. High Voltage Tester Insulation requirements
Impulse Voltage Tester Cl.6.10.6
3 Insulation Tester
Test bench load with phantom system, Accuracy requirements
4
Reference Standard Meter Cl.6.12
5 Power Meter Power Consumption Cl.6.10.1
6 Voltage Dips and Interruption Tester Influence of supply voltage Cl.6.10.2
Influence of Short-time overcurrents
7 Short time overcurrent tester
Cl.6.10.3
Digital Temperature Measurement Influence of Self-heating and heating
8
Equipment Cl.6.10.4 & Cl.6.10.5
Dust test equipment, Rain Fall Test
9
Equipment
Mechanical requirements
10 Shock Test Device
Cl.6.5
11 Vibration Test Device
12 Spring Hammer Test Device
Resistance to heat & Fire
13 Glow Wire Test Apparatus
Cl. 6.8
14 ESD generator and test setup Electromagnetic compatibility Cl.6.11
Head End System (HES) and DCU (if Smart Meter Functional requirements
15
applicable) Cl.10

The above list is indicative only and may not be treated as exhaustive.

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ANNEX C

Scheme of Inspection and Testing

1. LABORATORY - A laboratory shall be maintained which shall be suitably equipped (as

per the requirement given in column 2 of Table 1) and staffed, where different tests given in
the specification shall be carried out in accordance with the methods given in the
specification.

1.1 The manufacturer shall prepare a calibration plan for the test equipment.

2. TEST RECORDS – The manufacturer shall maintain test records for the tests carried out
to establish conformity.

3. LABELLING AND MARKING – As per the requirements of IS 16444 (PART 2):2017.

4. CONTROL UNIT – All the Smart Meters of the same design manufactured in a day shall
constitute a control unit.

5. LEVELS OF CONTROL - The tests as indicated in column 1 of Table 1 and the levels of
control in column 3 of Table 1, shall be carried out on the whole production of the factory
which is covered by this plan and appropriate records maintained in accordance with
paragraph 2 above.

6. REJECTIONS – Disposal of non-conforming product shall be done in such a way so as to

ensure that there is no violation of provisions of BIS Act, 2016.
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TABLE 1

(1) (2) (3)

Test Details Test equipment Levels of Control
requirement
Cl. Requirement Test Methods No. of Sample Frequency Remarks
R: required (or) S: Sub-
Clause Reference
contracting permitted

Metering requirement/ In case of failure of any

4, 5.1 to
General smart meter, cause of
5.4, 6.1,
6.1,6.2 Constructional IS 14697 R failure shall be identified
6.2, 6.3
requirement and corrective action shall
be taken to remove the
Insulting Properties 12.7.6.1, R non-conformity.
IS 14697
(ac High Voltage test) 12.7.6.3
6.10.6
Insulation Properties 12.7.6.1, R
IS 14697
(Insulation resistance) 12.7.6.4 Each smart meter

Accuracy requirement
R
(Limit of Error due to 11.1 IS 14697
variation of current)

Accuracy requirement
6.12 11.5 IS 14697 R
(Starting Condition)

Accuracy requirement
11.4 IS 14697 R
(No Load condition)

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TABLE 1

(1) (2) (3)

Test Details Test equipment Levels of Control
requirement
Cl. Requirement Test Methods No. of Sample Frequency Remarks
R: required (or) S: Sub-
Clause Reference
contracting permitted

In the case of failure of

Once in six months any sample, double the
for each type, number of samples shall
Electrical requirement
6.10.1 6.10.1 IS 16444 (Part 2) R communication be taken for testing and
(Power consumption)
module and rating no failure in those
samples shall be
permitted. Otherwise the
Electrical requirement control unit shall be
6.10.2 (Influence of supply 9.2.1, IS 14697 S rejected. After corrective
voltage) 9.2.2 actions two consecutive
control units shall be
Electrical requirement As per Cl. 9.2 tested as per the samples
6.10.3 (Short time over 9.2.3 IS 14697 S of IS 16444 indicated in the table and
current) (Part 2) then original frequency
shall be restored if both
Once in six months
Electrical requirement the samples pass. For
for each type and
6.10.4 (Influence of self- 9.3 IS 14697 S Cl. 6.6 non-volatile memory
heating) rating supplier’s test certificate
Electrical requirement may also be accepted.
6.10.5 9.4 IS 14697 S
(Influence of heating)
Accuracy requirement
11.6 IS 14697 R
(Meter Constant)
6.12 Accuracy requirement
(Repeatability of 11.7 IS 14697 S
Error)

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TABLE 1

(1) (2) (3)

Test Details Test equipment Levels of Control
requirement
Cl. Requirement Test Methods R: required (or) S: Sub- No. of Sample Frequency Remarks
Clause Reference contracting permitted

6.3 Clearance & Creepage As per Cl. 9.2 Once in six months In case of failure of any
S
distances 6.6 IS 14697 of IS 16444 for each type and smart meter, cause of failure
(Part 2) rating shall be identified and
6.6 Display of values R corrective action shall be
6.6 IS 16444 (Part 2)
taken to remove the non-
R conformity.
6.10 IS 14697
6.7 Output Device
6.11 IS 14697 R

10.3 Display
9.3 IS 16444 (Part 2) R

9.2 R F Technology Whenever there is In case of unavailability of in

Requirements a change in house test facility, the same
Model/supplier of shall be got tested from BIS
__ RF Module recognized OSL for
8.2 IS 16444 (Part 2) S
ascertaining the conformity.
Alternatively, Test
Certificate of supplier may
also be accepted.

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TABLE 1

(1) (2) (3)

Test Details Test equipment Levels of Control
requirement
Cl. Requirement Test Methods No. of Sample Frequency Remarks
R: required (or) S:
Clause Reference
Sub-contracting
permitted
7, 9.4 Data Exchange S One Once in two years from
Protocol BIS recognized In the case of failure of
Laboratory for Each any sample, double the
IS 15959 (Part 1)
__ category as per Cl. 11 of number of samples shall
IS 15959 (Part 3)
IS 15959 (Part 3) be taken for testing and
no failure in those
samples shall be
8, 9.5 Test of smart meter Once in a year for Each permitted. Otherwise the
communicability category as per Cl.11 of control unit shall be
8, 9.5 IS 16444 (Part 2) S One IS 15959 (Part 3) and rejected. After corrective
actions two consecutive
variant as per control units shall be
10 Functional IS 16444 (Part 2) tested as per the samples
Requirement indicated in the table and
then original frequency
10 IS 16444 (Part 2) S One shall be restored if both
the samples pass.

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TABLE 1

(1) (2) (3)

Test Details Test equipment Levels of Control
requirement
Cl. Requirement Test Methods No. of Sample Frequency Remarks
R: required (or) S: Sub-
Clause Reference contracting permitted
Electrical requirement (Immunity S Once in a year for In the case of failure of
6.10.7 to earth fault) 9.6 IS 14697 each type and any sample, double the
rating number of samples shall
6.11 Electromagnetic Compatibility S
10 IS 14697 be taken for testing and no
failure in those samples
6.12 Accuracy requirement (Limits of R shall be permitted.
error due to influence quantities) 11.2 IS 14697 Otherwise the control unit
shall be rejected. After
6.12 Accuracy requirement (Ambient corrective actions two
R
temperature influence) 11.3 IS 14697 consecutive control units
shall be tested as per the
6.5 Mechanical Requirements S samples indicated in the
(Shock Test) 12.3.1 IS 14697 As per Cl. 9.2 table and then original
Mechanical Requirements of IS 16444 frequency shall be
S
(Vibration Test) 12.3.2 IS 14697 (Part 2) restored if both the
samples pass.
Mechanical Requirements S
(Spring Hammer Test) 12.3.3 IS 14697

Mechanical Requirements
(Protection against penetration of 6.9, 12.5 IS 14697 S
dust & water)
6.9 Test for Climatic Influence IS 14697 S
8, 12.6
6.10.6 Insulation Properties IS 14697 S
(Impulse Voltage Test) 9.5

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TABLE 1

(1) (2) (3)

Test Details Test equipment Levels of Control
requirement
Cl. Requirement Test Methods No. of Sample Frequency Remarks
R: required (or) S: Sub-
Clause Reference
contracting permitted

6.2.1, Terminal Blocks and 6.4, 6.5, Every consignment Test certificate from
6.2.2 Terminal Cover 6.5.1, IS 14697 S of insulating manufacturer may be
6.5.2 & material received accepted. In case of
6.7 As per Cl. 9.2 failure, such lot of
6.4 Mechanical of IS 16444 consignment shall be
Requirements (Part 2) rejected.
IS 14697 S
(Resistance to heat and 6.8
fire)

Note-1: Sub-contracting is permitted to a laboratory recognized by the Bureau or Government laboratories empanelled by the Bureau.

Note-2: Levels of control given in column 3 are obligatory in nature.

Note-3: For varieties covered in the scope of License, samples manufactured solely for the purpose of technical qualification which
are of non-commercial value and are not going for installation may be kept out of the purview of periodic type testing subject to
proper supporting documents with the licensee.

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ANNEX D
Possible Tests in a day

1. General and Constructional Requirements (Cl.6.1, CL.6.2)

2. a.c. High Voltage Test (Cl.6.10.6)
3. Insulation Test (Cl.6.10.6)
4. Accuracy Requirements (Limits of Error) (Cl.6.12)
5. Test of starting condition (Cl.6.12)
6. Test of no-load condition (Cl.6.12)
7. Power Consumption (Cl.6.10.1)
8. Display (Cl.9.3)
8. Smart Meter Functional requirements (Cl.10)

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