13 - 1567e - NP Test Equipment Part 1 Stationary Meter Test Units

13/1567/NP
NEW WORK ITEM PROPOSAL
Proposer
Date of proposal
TC/SC
Secretariat
Date of circulation
Closing date for voting
Germany
TC13
2014-01-10
Hungary
2014-01-10
2014-04-11
A proposal for a new work item within the scope of an existing technical committee or subcommittee shall be submitted to the
Central Office. The proposal will be distributed to the P-members of the technical committee or subcommittee for voting on the
introduction of it into the work programme, and to the O-members for information. The proposer may be a National Committee of
the IEC, the secretariat itself, another technical committee or subcommittee, an organization in liaison, the Standardization
Management Board or one of the advisory committees, or the General Secretary. Guidelines for proposing and justifying a new
work item are given in ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1, Annex C (see extract overleaf). This form is not to be used for
amendments or revisions to existing publications.
The proposal (to be completed by the proposer)
Title of proposal
IEC 62057-1, Test equipment, techniques and procedures for electrical energy meters Part 1:
Stationary Meter Test Units (MTU)
Standard
Technical Specification
Scope (as defined in ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, 6.2.1 )
The proposed standard is applicable to equipment used for testing of meters for electrical energy
under the scope of TC 13. The scope of the standard covers test equipment, techniques and
procedures used for type testing, verification, acceptance testing and meter inspection to be used
under laboratory conditions.
Purpose and justification, including the market relevance, whether it is a proposed horizontal standard (Guide 108) 1) and
relationship to Safety (Guide 104), EMC (Guide 107), Environmental aspects (Guide 109) and Quality assurance
(Guide 102) . (attach a separate page as annex, if necessary)
IEC 60736, Testing equipment for electrical energy meters, has been published in1982. That
publication is mainly based on test equipment using transformers and meets the needs of metering
technology and relevant test practices of its time. Metering technologies and meter test technologies
changed in the meantime significantly. Since 1982, meter test equipment increased in
theircomplexity, many new aspects appeared and it seems reasonable to handle them in a new
standard.
Target date
for first CD Juni 2014
for IS/ TS July 2016
Date and place of first meeting:
Estimated number of meetings 4
Frequency of meetings: 3 per year
To be announced
Proposed working methods
Relevant documents to be considered
E-mail
Collaboration tools
IEC 60736
Relationship of project to activities of other international bodies
Liaison organizations
Need for coordination within ISO or IEC
Preparatory work
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A draft is attached for comment*
An outline is attached
* Recipients of this document are invited to submit, with their comments, notification of any relevant patent rights of which
they are aware and to provide supporting documentation.
We nominate a project leader as follows in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1, 2.3.4 (name, address, fax and
e-mail): Dipl.-Ing. Frank Herrmann, Metering Components, Prschstrae 8, 21493 Schwarzenbek,
Germany, Phone +49 4151 894449, Mobile +49 171 1233203, Fax +49 4151 894037
Copyright 2014 International Electrotechnical Commission, IEC. All rights reserved. It is

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Concerns known patented items (see ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2)

Yes. If yes, provide full information as an annex
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Name and/or signature of the proposer
Comments and recommendations from the TC/SC officers

1) Work allocation
Project team
New working group
2) Draft suitable for direct submission as
CD
CDV/ DTS
3) General quality of the draft (conformity to ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2)
Little redrafting needed
Substantial redrafting needed
4) Relationship with other activities
In IEC
Existing working group no:
no draft (outline only)
In other organizations
5) Proposed horizontal standard
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Remarks from the TC/SC officers

The project is supported by TC13.
A Part 2, Portable Test Equipment and Test Procedure for Electricity Meter and Electricity Meter Installation is expected
later.
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Other TC/SCs are requested to indicate their interest, if any, in this NP to the TC/SC secretary.
Approval criteria:
Approval of the work item by a simple majority of the P-members voting;

At least 4 P-members in the case of a committee with 16 or fewer P-members, or at least 5 P-members in the case of committees with
more than 17 P-members, have nominated or confirmed the name of an expert and approved the new work item proposal.
Elements to be clarified when proposing a new work item

Title
Indicate the subject matter of the proposed new standard or technical specification.
Indicate whether it is intended to prepare a standardor a technical specification.
Scope
Give a clear indication of the coverage of the proposed new work item and, if necessary for clarity, exclusions.
Indicate whether the subject proposed relates to one or more of the fields of safety, EMC, the environment or quality assurance.
Purpose and justification
Give details based on a critical study of the following elements wherever practicable.
a) The specific aims and reason for the standardization activity, with particular emphasis on the aspects of standardization to be
covered, the problems it is expected to solve or the difficulties it is intended to overcome.
b) The main interests that might benefit from or be affected by the activity, such as industry, consumers, trade, governments,
distributors.
c) Feasibility of the activity: Are there factors that could hinder the successful establishment or general application of the standard?
d) Timeliness of the standard to be produced: Is the technology reasonably stabilized? If not, how much time is likely to be
available before advances in technology may render the proposed standard outdated? Is the proposed standard required as a
basis for the future development of the technology in question?
e) Urgency of the activity, considering the needs of the market (industry, consumers, trade, governments etc.) as well as other
fields or organizations. Indicate target date and, when a series of standards is proposed, suggest priorities.
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The benefits to be gained by the implementation of the proposed standard; alternatively, the loss or disadvantage(s) if no standard is
established within a reasonable time. Data such as product volume of value of trade should be included and quantified.
g) If the standardization activity is, or is likely to be, the subject of regulations or to require the harmonization of existing
regulations, this should be indicated.
If a series of new work items is proposed, the purpose and justification of which is common, a common proposal may be drafted
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Relevant documents
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that an existing well-established document may be acceptable as a standard (with or without amendments), indicate this with
appropriate justification and attach a copy to the proposal.
Cooperation and liaison
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Preparatory work
Indicate the name of the project leader nominated by the proposer.
Draft IEC 62057-1 IEC:201X

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CONTENTS
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Scope ............................................................................................................................. 11
Normative references ..................................................................................................... 11
Terms and definitions ..................................................................................................... 13
3.1 Definitions related to the elements of the MTU ...................................................... 13

3.2 Definitions of active, reactive and apparent power ................................................. 15
3.3 Definitions related to influence quantities .............................................................. 17
3.4 Definitions related to accuracy .............................................................................. 18
3.6 Definitions related to testing .................................................................................. 19
Meter test methods ......................................................................................................... 20
4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 20

4.2 Energy comparison method ................................................................................... 20
4.3 Power time measurement method (watt-meter method) ...................................... 21
4.4 Pulse comparison method ..................................................................................... 21
Standard electrical values .............................................................................................. 22
Mains supply ......................................................................................................... 22

Output value and ranges of the test circuits ........................................................... 22
5.2.1 Test voltage circuit .................................................................................... 22
5.2.2 Test current circuit ..................................................................................... 22
5.2.3 Phase angle .............................................................................................. 23
5.2.4 Frequency ................................................................................................. 23
5.2.5 Harmonics ................................................................................................. 23
5.3 Standard meter ..................................................................................................... 24
5.3.1 Standard electrical values ......................................................................... 24
5.4 Magnetic field of the MTU ...................................................................................... 24
5.5 Electrical and mechanical values for the scanning head(s) .................................... 24
5.6 Error calculation system ........................................................................................ 24
5.6.1 Functional requirements ............................................................................ 24
5.6.2 Electrical values ........................................................................................ 25
Mechanical requirements of the MTU.............................................................................. 25
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General requirements ............................................................................................ 25

Source and working standard ................................................................................ 25
Meter mounting system ......................................................................................... 25
6.3.1 General ..................................................................................................... 25
6.3.2 Terminals .................................................................................................. 25
6.3.2.1 General ....................................................................................... 25
6.3.2.2 Test voltage output terminals ...................................................... 26
6.3.2.3 Test current terminals ................................................................. 26
Labels, signs and signals ...................................................................................... 28
7.2.1 General ..................................................................................................... 28
Information for selection ........................................................................................ 29
7.3.1 General ..................................................................................................... 29
7.3.2 General information ................................................................................... 29
7.3.3 Information related to standard meters ...................................................... 29
7.3.4 Information related to sources, frequency generators ................................ 30
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7.4 Information for installation and commissioning ...................................................... 30
7.4.1 General ..................................................................................................... 30
7.4.2 Dimensions and mass ................................................................................ 30
7.4.3 Connection ................................................................................................ 30
7.4.3.1 General ....................................................................................... 30
7.4.3.2 Connecting cables ...................................................................... 31
7.4.3.3 Connection diagrams .................................................................. 31
7.4.3.4 Auxiliary terminals ....................................................................... 31
7.4.4 Protection .................................................................................................. 31
7.4.4.1 Protective class and earthing ...................................................... 31
7.4.5 Self-consumption ....................................................................................... 31
7.5 Information for use ................................................................................................ 31
7.5.1 General ..................................................................................................... 31
7.5.2 Display, push buttons and other controls ................................................... 31
7.5.3 Connection to users equipment ................................................................. 31
7.5.4 External protection devices ........................................................................ 32
7.5.5 Cleaning .................................................................................................... 32
7.5.6 Information for maintenance ...................................................................... 32
Climatic conditions for the MTU ...................................................................................... 32
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8.2 Extreme environmental conditions ......................................................................... 32
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Electrical requirements of the MTU ................................................................................. 33
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Influence of mains supply ...................................................................................... 33

Insulation .............................................................................................................. 33
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9.2.2 Clearances and creepage distances .......................................................... 33
9.2.3 Verification of clearances and creepage distances .................................... 33
9.2.3.1 Verification by measurement ....................................................... 33
9.2.3.2 Verification of clearances using impulse voltage tests ................. 33
9.2.4 A.C. voltage test ........................................................................................ 33
9.2.4.1 Test voltage ................................................................................ 33
9.2.4.2 Performing the tests .................................................................... 33
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10.1 General requirements ............................................................................................ 34

10.2 General test conditions .......................................................................................... 35
10.2.1 Test of immunity to electrostatic discharges .............................................. 35
10.2.2 Test of immunity of electromagnetic RF Fields........................................... 35
10.2.3 Immunity to power frequency magnetic fields ............................................. 35
10.2.4 Test of immunity to fast transient bursts .................................................... 35
10.2.5 Test of immunity to surges ......................................................................... 35
10.2.6 Test of immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by RF fields ............. 36
10.2.7 Radio interference suppression ................................................................. 36
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11.1 Accuracy requirements under reference conditions ................................................ 36

11.2 Limits of error due to influence quantities .............................................................. 37
11.3 Accuracy tests in the presence of harmonics ......................................................... 38
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11.3.2 Tests of the influence of odd and sub-harmonics ....................................... 39
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12.2 Identification.......................................................................................................... 39
12.3 Protection .............................................................................................................. 39
12.4 Functional requirements ........................................................................................ 39
12.5 Control and supervision of the MTU by the software .............................................. 40
12.6 Creation, protection and storage of test programs ................................................. 40
12.7 Protection and storage of test results and test protocols ........................................ 40
12.8 Documentation of the software .............................................................................. 40
12.9 Software logs ........................................................................................................ 41
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13.1 General ................................................................................................................. 41

13.2 Test methods ........................................................................................................ 41
13.3 Test points ............................................................................................................ 42
13.3.1 Selection of voltage and current ranges ..................................................... 42
13.4 Accuracy requirements .......................................................................................... 42
13.4.1 Limits of maximum permissible error .......................................................... 42
13.4.2 Correction of the error W of the MTU ....................................................... 43
13.4.3 Mean value and repeatability of the measurements ................................... 43
13.5 Evaluation of test results ....................................................................................... 44
13.5.1 Basic measurements ................................................................................. 44
13.5.2 Maintenance Measurement of MTU ........................................................... 44
13.6 Tests and testing procedures ................................................................................ 44
13.6.1 Type tests ................................................................................................. 44
13.6.2 Routine tests ............................................................................................. 44
13.6.2.1 Visual inspection ......................................................................... 45
13.6.2.2 AC voltage test ........................................................................... 45
13.6.2.3 Operation of safety devices ......................................................... 45
13.6.2.4 Accuracy of working standard ..................................................... 45
13.6.2.5 Electrical test .............................................................................. 45
13.6.2.6 Basic measurement of complete MTU ......................................... 45
13.6.2.7 Software function test ................................................................. 46
13.6.3 Acceptance test ......................................................................................... 46
13.6.4 Commissioning test ................................................................................... 46
Annex A (informative) Symbols according to IEC 60417-2 ...................................................... 47
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Annex B (normative) Reference conditions ........................................................................... 48
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C.1 Phase fired control (odd harmonics) ...................................................................... 49

C.2 Burst control (sub-harmonics) ................................................................................ 51
Annex D (informative) Calculation of errors and the associated expanded
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Degrees of freedom and sensitivity coefficient ....................................................... 52
D.2.2 Method A ................................................................................................... 52
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Examples for the calculation of the measurement uncertainty ................................ 54

D.3.1 Meter Test Unit .......................................................................................... 54
D.3.2 Comparison method .................................................................................. 59
D.4 Indication of the measurement uncertainty ............................................................ 63
Annex E (Informative) Guidelines for overall laboratory setup ............................................... 64
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Introduction ........................................................................................................... 64
General conditions ................................................................................................ 64
Quality of mains supply ......................................................................................... 64
Reference standard ............................................................................................... 65
(normative) Multi-secondary voltage transformer ..................................................... 66
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 66
Definitions ............................................................................................................. 66
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Application ............................................................................................................ 66
Technical requirements ......................................................................................... 68
F.4.1 Number of windings and ratio .................................................................... 68
Total accuracy of MTU with MSVT ......................................................................... 68
(normative) Isolating Current Transformer (ICT) ..................................................... 69
Introduction ........................................................................................................... 69
Definitions ............................................................................................................. 69
G.2.1 Three phase closed-link meters ................................................................. 69
G.2.2 Isolating Current Transformer (ICT) ........................................................... 69
Application ............................................................................................................ 69
Technical requirements ......................................................................................... 70
Wiring and terminals .............................................................................................. 70
Total accuracy of MTU with ICT ............................................................................. 70
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Figure C. 1 Test circuit diagram (informative) ..................................................................... 49
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Figure C. 2 Phase fired waveform ...................................................................................... 50
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Figure C. 3 Informative distribution of harmonic content of phase fired waveform (the

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Figure C. 4 Burst fired waveform ........................................................................................ 51
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Figure D. 1 Test setup using the comparison method ......................................................... 59
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Figure F. 1 Testing of single phase meters with closed link between the voltage and
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Figure G. 1 Testing of 3-phase meters with closed link between the voltage and
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Table 1 Mains power supply condition ................................................................................ 22
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Table 2 Test voltage circuit each phase ............................................................................. 22
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Table 3 Test current circuit each phase ............................................................................. 23
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Table 4 Setting of phase angle between each phase voltage and current circuit ................ 23
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Table 5 Setting of frequency .............................................................................................. 23
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Table 6 Setting of harmonics ............................................................................................. 23
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Table 7 Standard electrical values for the standard meter .................................................. 24
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Table 8 Electrical and mechanical values for the scanning head(s) .................................... 24
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Table 9 Electrical values for the error calculation system ................................................... 25
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Table 10 Information requirements ..................................................................................... 27
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Table 10 Information requirements (continued) .................................................................. 28
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Table 11 Climatic conditions .............................................................................................. 32
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Table 12 Surface temperature limits ................................................................................... 33
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Table 13 A.C. voltage tests ................................................................................................ 34
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Table 14 Limits of variation of error of standard meters during immunity test ..................... 34
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Table 15 Percentage error limits for the standard meter ..................................................... 37
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Table 16 Influence quantities ............................................................................................. 38
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Table 17 Recommended accuracy class of reference standard meter ................................ 42
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Table 18 Basic measurement table (recommended test points) .......................................... 42
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Table 19 Limits of maximum permissible error (Wmax) of the complete MTU ................... 43
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Table 20 Limits of permissible values of standard deviation of MTU ................................... 44
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Table A. 1 Symbols, may be used on metering equipment .................................................. 47
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Table B. 1 Reference conditions ........................................................................................ 48
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Table D. 1 List of the quantities ......................................................................................... 55
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Table D. 2 Measurement uncertainty budget ...................................................................... 57
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Table D. 3 List of the quantities: ........................................................................................ 57
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Table D. 5 List of the quantities ......................................................................................... 61
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Table E. 1 Mains supply quality.......................................................................................... 64
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Table F. 1 Technical requirements of MSVTs ..................................................................... 68
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Table F. 2 Maximum permissible limits of error of MTU with MSVT .................................... 68
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Table G. 1 Technical requirements of ICT .......................................................................... 70
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Table G. 2 Maximum permissible limit of error of MTU with ICT ......................................... 70
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Test equipment, techniques and procedures for electrical energy meters

Part 1: Stationary Meter Test Units (MTU)
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 62057-1 has been prepared by PT 62057 - Test equipment,
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Scope
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This part of IEC 62057 applies to stationary meter test units (MTUs) intended for permanent
connection, used for testing, calibration and adjustment of electricity meters. It covers the
requirements for automatic MTUs for indoor laboratory application and applies to newly
manufactured MTUs to test electricity meters on 50 Hz or 60 Hz networks with an AC voltage
up to 300V (phase to neutral).
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NOTE If meters intended for higher system voltages need to be tested, then the requirements should be agreed
on between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
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This standard also defines the type test / acceptance test / routine tests for MTUs.
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It does not apply to:
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portable reference meters & portable sources;
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electricity meters;
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data interfaces to the meter and test procedure of data interface;
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transformer operated meter test benches;
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personal computers supplied along with the MTU.
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Normative references
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The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
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IEC 60050-300, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) Electrical and electronic

measurements and measuring instruments Part 311: General terms relating to
measurements Part 312: General terms relating to electrical measurements Part 313:
Types of electrical measuring instruments Part 314: Specific terms according to the type of
Instrument
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IEC 60060-1, High-voltage test techniques Part 1: General definitions and test requirements
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IEC 60085, Electrical insulation Thermal evaluation and designation
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IEC 60269-1, Low-voltage fuses Part 1: General requirements
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IEC 60417-2, Graphical symbols for use on equipment Part 2: Symbols originals
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IEC 60359, Electrical and electronic measurement equipment - Expression of performance
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IEC 60664-1, Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems Part 1: Principles,
requirements and tests.
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IEC 61140, Protection against electric shock Common aspects for installation and equipment
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IEC 61326-1, Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use EMC requirements
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IEC 62052-11, Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) General requirements, tests and test conditions
- Part 11: Metering equipment
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IEC 62052-21, Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) General requirements, tests and test conditions
- Part 21: Tariff and load control equipment
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IEC 62053-11, Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) Particular requirements - Part 11:
Electromechanical meters for active energy (classes 0,5, 1 and 2)
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IEC 62053-21, Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) Particular requirements Part 21: Static
meters for active energy (classes 1 and 2)
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IEC 62053-22, Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) Particular Requirements Part 22: Static
meters for active energy (classes 0,2 S and 0,5 S)
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IEC 62053-23, Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) Particular requirements - Part 23: Static meters
for reactive energy (classes 2 and 3)
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IEC 62053-24, Ed. 1.0:

(draft, 13/1523/CDV), Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) Particular requirements Part 24: Static meters for reactive energy (classes 0,5 S, 1S and 1)
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IEC 62053-31, Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) Particular requirements - Part 31: Pulse output
devices for electromechanical and electronic meters (two wires only)
327
IEC 62053-52, Electricity metering equipment (AC) Particular requirements - Part 52: Symbols
328
329
IEC 62058-11 , Electricity metering equipment (AC) Acceptance inspection - Part 11: General
acceptance inspection methods
330
331
IEC 61000-4-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 4-2: Testing and measurement
techniques- Electrostatic discharge immunity test.
332
333
techniques- Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test.
334
335
techniques- Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test.
336
337
techniques- Surge Immunity test.
338
339
techniques- Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio frequency fields
340
341
techniques - Power frequency magnetic field immunity test
342
343
IEC 61000-6-1, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 6-1: Generic standards - Immunity
for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments
344
345
IEC 61000-6-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity
for industrial environment s
346
347
IEC 61000-6-3, Electromagnetic Compatability (EMC) Part 6-3: Generic Standards Emission Standard for Residential, Commercial and Light-Industrial Environments
348
349
IEC 61000-6-4, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 6-4: Generic standards - Emission
standard for industrial environments
350
351
IEC 61010-1, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and
laboratory use Part 1: General requirements
352
353
354
IEC 61010-031, Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and
laboratory use Part 031: Safety requirements for hand-held probe assemblies for electrical
measurement and test
355
356
IEC 60721-3-2, Classification of environmental conditions Part 3: Classification of groups of

environmental parameters and their severities - Section 2: Transportation
357
358
359
IEC 60721-3-3, Classification of environmental conditions Part 3-3: Classification of groups

of environmental parameters and their severities Stationary use at weather protected
locations
360
361
CISPR 11, Industrial, scientific and medical equipment Radio-frequency disturbance

characteristics Limits and methods of measurement
13
362
EN 50160 , Voltage characteristics of electricity supplied by public distribution systems
363
364
EN 50470-1, Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) Part 1: General requirements, tests and test
conditions - Metering equipment (class indexes A, B and C)
365
366
EN 50470-3, Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) Part 3: Particular requirements - Static

meters for active energy (class indexes A, B and C)
367
368
JCGM 100, Evaluation of measurement data Guide to the expression of uncertainty in

measurement
369
370
For the purpose of this standard, the following definitions apply.
371
372
Expression of the performance of electrical and electronic measuring equipment has been
taken from IEC 60359.
373
374
Expression of the parameters related to electricity meters has been taken from IEC 62052-11
and the IEC 62053 series.
375
376
Where there is a difference between the definitions in the documents referenced and those
contained in this standard, then the latter shall take precedence in application of this standard.
377
3.1
378
379
380
381
382
3.1.1
Meter Testing Unit (MTU)
an assembly of source, reference or working standard, and error calculation and indication
system to supply the required test parameters to the DUT and to measure, calculate and
indicate the error of the DUT
383
384
385
386
387
3.1.2
Automatic Meter Testing Units (AMTU)
MTU which conducts, controls and monitors the desired function(s) or activity(ies) of meter
testing through computer controlled software. These activities generally include the following
minimum tasks:
388
389
Setting, generating, monitoring and controlling the test parameter(s), within defined limits
and tolerances;
390
391
Carrying out the test automatically, measuring, calculating and indicating the error of the
DUT;
Storing the results in a defined and reusable format.
Terms and definitions
Definitions related to the elements of the MTU
392
393
394
NOTE The purchaser and the supplier may mutually agree for further automation like connecting the meter and
performing other activities automatically using agreed methods or techniques.
395
The AMTU generally includes the following components
396
Source;
397
Reference or working standard;
398
Scanning heads to detect the meter pulses or rotor marks;
399
Error calculation system;
400
Meter mounting fixtures;
401
402
403
404
Software.
NOTE Instead of separate sources and reference / standard meters combined devices (Calibrators) can also be
applied. To determine the error of the meters under test, scanning heads may be replaced by register readings via
interfaces of the AMTU if applicable.
14
405
406
407
408
409
410
3.1.3
source
a source generates test signal(s) like voltage and current signals with the appropriate
frequency, magnitude, and with the appropriate phase angles between them, based on the
command(s) received from the test software or controller. These test signals shall be
independent from the mains input in the specified operating range
411
412
413
414
415
416
3.1.4
reference standard (meter)
a meter used to measure the unit of electric energy. It designed and operated to obtain the
highest accuracy and stability in a controlled laboratory environment. A reference standard
meter must be traceable to national or international standard meters [IEC 62052-11 3.1.9
modified]
417
418
419
420
3.1.5
working standard (meter)
a meter used to measure the unit of electric energy, for use in MTUs. It is calibrated against a
reference standard (meter)
421
422
423
3.1.6
standard meter
a reference standard meter or a working standard meter
424
425
426
427
428
429
3.1.7
error calculation system
a device or group of devices to count the pulses, and to calculate and indicate the percentage
error of the DUTs. The error calculation system receives pulses from the scanning heads or
from the pulse outputs of the DUTs and compares these with pulses received from the
working standard
430
431
432
3.1.8
output terminals of MTU
the terminals from which the test voltages and currents are applied to the DUTs
433
434
435
436
437
3.1.9
maximum output power of the test source
the output power, expressed in VA, corresponding to the highest load applied at the output
terminals of a source. It shall be defined separately for the test voltage and test current
circuits
438
439
3.1.10
output stability of source
440
441
442
A number or percentage of test output value indicating that the output value may likely vary
within this number or percentage when all other parameters like supply voltage, burden etc.
as per standard conditions.
443
444
The output stability (S) for voltage, current and power test output must be separately defined
in %.
S=
445
max{m1 (T ), m2 (T ), .... m N (T )} min{m1 (T ), m2 (T ), .... m N (T )}

100% Equation 1
N
1
k =1 mk (T )
N
446
where:
447
is the stability of the test output;
448
m N (T)
is the N measured value with integration period T inside a successive sequence;
449
m k (T)
is the k value, k = 1N inside a sequence;
450
is the number of values inside the sequence;
451
is the integration period.
th
th
15
{m1 (T ), m2 (T ), .... m N (T )};

{m1 (T ), m2 (T ), .... mN (T )}.
452
max
is the greatest of
453
min
is the least of
454
455
NOTE The purchaser and the supplier may mutually agree for integration period T and values N of the measuring
sequence.
456
457
3.1.11
device under test (DUT)
458
459
a meter intended to measure active / reactive / apparent energy by integrating active /

reactive / apparent power with respect to time
460
461
NOTE For the definition of various types of energy meters and their elements, see IEC 62052-11, IEC 62053-23,
and IEC 62053-24.
462
3.2
463
464
465
466
3.2.1
Active power
Active power for a two-terminal element or circuit under periodic conditions, mean value,
taken over one period, of the instantaneous power [IEV 131-11-42]:
467
NOTE
468
Time domain calculation under general conditions:
Definitions of active, reactive and apparent power
The SI unit for active power is the watt.
1
P = u(t ) i (t ) dt
T 0
469
Equation 2
470
where:
471
472
u(t) is the instantaneous value of the voltage;
473
i(t) is the instantaneous value of the current;
474
475
476
Fourier summation for frequency domain calculations with equal time periods for U and I up to
th
n harmonic:
is the active power;
is the integration time of the measurement cycle.
P = k =1U k I k cos( uk ik ) = P1 + P2 + P3 + .... + Pn = P1 + PH

n
477
Equation 3
478
where:
479
P 1 is the fundamental active power;
480
P H is the harmonic active power;
481
U k is the r.m.s. value of the voltage component of order k;
482
Ik
483
484
485
3.2.2
Apparent power
486
487
Product of the r.m.s. voltage between the terminals of a two-terminal element or circuit and
the r.m.s. electric current in the element or circuit [IEV 131-11-41]:
488
NOTE
489
Time domain calculation under general conditions
490
is the r.m.s. value of the current component of order k.
NOTE
There are no IEC TC 13 standards available for meters measuring apparent power / energy.
The SI unit for apparent power is the voltampere.
1
S =U I =
T
i
0
(t )dt u 2 (t )dt
0
Equation 4
16
491
where:
492
493
U is the r.m.s. value of the voltage;
494
495
u(t) is the instant value of the voltage;
496
i(t) is the instant value of the current;
497
498
Power triangle method to calculate the modulus of apparent power under general conditions
is the apparent power;

is the r.m.s. value of the current;
is the integration time of the measurement cycle.
S = P2 + Q2
499
Equation 5
500
where:
501
502
is the active power;
503
Q is the reactive power.
504
505
Fourier summation for frequency domain calculations with equal time periods for U and I up to
th
n harmonic:
S =U I =
506
U k2 k =1 I k2
n
Equation 6
k =1
507
where:
508
509
U is the r.m.s. value of the voltage;
510
511
U k is the r.m.s. value of the voltage component of order k;
512
Ik
513
514
515
3.2.3
reactive power
In addition to the terms and definitions given in IEC 62052-11 the following definitions apply:
516
Reactive power Q in a single phase system is defined for steady-state and periodic signals as:

is the r.m.s. value of the current;
is the r.m.s. value of the current component of order k.
Q = U 1 I 1 sin
517
Equation 7
518
where:
519
Q is the reactive power;
520
U 1 is the r.m.s. value of the fundamental frequency components of the voltage;
521
I1
is the r.m.s. value of the fundamental frequency components of the current; and
522
523
524
525
526
527
is the phase angle between U 1 and I 1 .
528
529
Power triangle method to calculate the modulus of total reactive power under general
conditions:
530
531
532
Non-active power for a two-terminal element or circuit under periodic conditions, quantity
equal to the square root of the difference of the squares of the apparent power and the active
power [IEV 131-11-47]:
NOTE 1 IEC 62053-23 specifies reactive power / energy for fundamental components only. There is no
requirement to test accuracy in the presence of harmonics.
NOTE 2 IEC 62053-24 specifies reactive power / energy for fundamental components only. Harmonics are
considered as influence quantities. The algorithm is not specified, but the change of accuracy in the presence of
harmonics must be within the limits specified.
17
Q = S 2 P2
533

Equation 8
534
where:
535
|Q| is the reactive power;
536
537
538
539
540
541
542
543
is the active power.
544
Time domain calculation on pure sinusoidal conditions (time displacement method):
NOTE 1 The SI unit for non-active power is the voltampere. The special name var and symbol var are given in
IEC 60271.
NOTE 2 With sinusoidal voltages and non-sinusoidal currents the result includes the fundamental and distortion
power. Q-Power signs have to be determined (e.g. by IEC 60375).
NOTE 3 Under sinusoidal conditions, the reactive power determined by Power Triangle Method is the product of
the apparent power and the sine of the displacement angle.
1
T
Q = u(t ) i (t ) dt
T 0
4
545
Equation 9
546
where:
547
Q is the reactive power;
548
u(t) is the instantaneous value of the voltage;
549
i(t) is the instantaneous value of the current;
550
551
552
553
554
555
556
557
558
For unambiguous determination of errors the algorithm used by the standard meter for
measuring Q and S shall be indicated in the test report of a DUT. This is particularly important
when testing polyphase meters. In addition, the calculation method of polyphase power shall
be indicated in the test report (e.g. the polyphase power is the algebraic sum of the power in
all phases).
559
3.3
560
561
562
563
3.3.1
laboratory or test and measurement area
area that is specifically used for analysis, testing and servicing and where equipment is
operated by trained personnel
564
565
566
567
3.3.2
controlled electromagnetic environment
environment usually characterized by recognition and control of EMC threats by users of the
equipment or design of the installation
568
569
570
571
572
3.3.3
influence quantity
quantity which is not the subject of the measurement and whose change affects the
relationship
between
the
indication
and
the
result
of
the
measurement
[IEV311-06-01].
573
574
575
576
577
NOTE 1 This term is used in the "uncertainty" approach.
is the time period of the fundamental component.
NOTE Only on sinusoidal conditions, the reactive power determined by Time Displacement Method is the product
of the apparent power and the sine of the displacement angle and should be only used to measure the reactive
power of the fundamental frequency. This method is not recommended.
Definitions related to influence quantities
NOTE 2 Influence quantities can originate from the measured system, the measuring equipment or the
environment.
NOTE 3 As the calibration diagram depends on the influence quantities, in order to assign the result of a
measurement it is necessary to know whether the relevant influence quantities lie within the specified range.
18
578
579
580
581
582
3.3.4
reference conditions
set of specified values and/or ranges of values of influence quantities under which the
uncertainties, or limits of error, admissible for a measuring instrument are the smallest
[IEV311-06-02]
583
584
585
586
587
3.3.5
variation of error due to an influence quantity
difference between the percentage errors of the meter when only one influence quantity
assumes successively two specified values, one of them being the reference value
[IEC 62052-11 3.6.3]
588
589
590
591
592
3.3.6
total harmonic distortion
THD (abbreviation)
the ratio of the rms value of the harmonic content of an alternating quantity to the rms value of
the fundamental component of the quantity [IEV 551-17-06]
593
594
595
3.3.7
reference temperature
ambient temperature specified for reference conditions [IEC 62052-11 3.6.6]
596
597
598
599
600
3.3.8
limit range of operation
extreme conditions which an operating MTU can withstand without damage and without
degradation of its metrological characteristics when it is subsequently operated under its
rated operating conditions [IEC 62052-11 3.6.10]
601
602
603
604
605
3.3.9
rated operating conditions
set of specified measuring ranges for performance characteristics and specified operating
ranges for influence quantities, within which the variations of operating errors of a MTU are
specified and determined [IEC 62052-11 3.6.7]
606
3.4
607
608
609
610
611
3.4.1
maximum permissible errors (of a measuring instrument)
limits of permissible error (of a measuring instrument)
extreme values of an error permitted by specifications, regulations, etc. for a given measuring
instrument [VIM 5.21]
612
613
614
615
3.5
meter constant
the number of revolutions of the rotor of an electromechanical meter or the number of pulses
of a static meter at the test output, per energy unit
616
617
618
619
3.5.1
accuracy
a percentage value indicating the closeness of a measured value to the true value. The
accuracy of the MTU is determined by:
620
a) the accuracy of a working standard;
621
b) the accuracy of the MTU.
622
623
624
625
3.5.2
accuracy of a reference or working standard
accuracy of a reference or working standard indicates the closeness of measured value in a
given range of operation, at reference conditions. This should be represented by the:
626
a) Accuracy of voltage measurements;
627
b) Accuracy of current measurements;
Definitions related to accuracy
19
628
c) Accuracy of phase angle measurements;
629
d) Accuracy of frequency measurements;
630
e) Accuracy of active power / energy measurements;
631
f)
632
g) Accuracy of apparent power / energy measurements;
633
634
635
636
637
3.5.3
accuracy of a complete MTU
the accuracy of the MTU taking into account the accuracy of the reference or working
standard, the error calculation system (if any), the accuracy of the test signals including any
differences between the different test positions
638
639
640
641
642
643
644
645
646
NOTE 1
647
3.6
648
649
650
651
3.6.1
type test
conformity test made on one or more items representative of the production
16]
652
653
654
3.6.2
routine test
conformity test made on each individual item during or after manufacture [IEC 151-16-17]
655
656
657
658
3.6.3
acceptance test
contractual test to prove to the customer that the item meets certain conditions of its
specification [IEC 151-16-23]
659
660
661
662
3.6.4
commissioning test
test on an item carried out on site, to prove that it is correctly installed and can operate
correctly [IEC 151-16-24]
663
664
665
666
3.6.5
maintenance test
test carried out periodically on an item to verify that its performance remains within specified
limits, after having made certain adjustments, if necessary [IEC 151-16-25]
Accuracy of reactive power / energy measurements;
The accuracy of the complete MTU may be close to the accuracy of the reference standard if:
If all differences between the accuracy of the working standard and the reference standard are taken into
account in the calculations;
The MTU is designed for testing a small numbers of meters at a time;
The manufacturer made efforts to reduce the voltage differences between the terminals of the working standard
and the terminals of the DUTs;
The manufacturer made an effort to compensate or minimize variations caused by the error calculation system.
NOTE 2
The manufacturer has to specify both kind of accuracies: that of the working standard and that of the
MTU.
Definitions related to testing
[IEC 151-16-
20
667
Meter test methods
668
4.1
669
670
The test methods described below can be used. Modified or other test methods, which fulfil
the requirements specified, may also be applied.
671
672
673
The test points and the required stability of the test signals shall be as specified in 5. The
required accuracy of the working standard and the complete MTU shall be as specified in
Table 17.
674
4.2
675
676
A method by which a known amount of energy is supplied both to the DUT and the standard
meter. This kind of test is also known as Dial test or register test.
677
The error is calculated as follows:
Introduction
Energy comparison method
Wdut =
678
Wdut Wst
100%
Wst
Equation 10
679
where:
680
W dut
is the error of DUT in %;
681
W dut
is the energy recorded by the DUT in kWh/ kvarh/ kVAh;
682
W st
is the energy recorded by the standard meter in kWh/ kvarh/ kVAh.
683
This can also be written as follows:
Wdut =
684
N
Wdut Wst
c
100% = dut st 1 100%
Wst
cdut N st
Equation 11
685
where:
686
W dut
is the error of DUT;
687
W dut
is the energy recorded by the DUT in kWh/ kvarh/ kVAh;
688
W st
is the energy recorded by the standard meter in kWh/ kvarh/ kVAh;
689
c dut
is the constant of DUT (e.g. imp/kWh);
690
c st
is the constant of standard meter (e.g. imp/kWh);
691
N dut is the number of impulses of DUT;
692
N st
693
694
695
Measurement errors caused by switching ON/OFF the current source and by filter effects in
the standard meter inputs can be minimized for example by choosing the measurement time
appropriately.
696
697
698
If the error of the working standard in comparison to the reference standard meter (Wst)
should be considered in determining the total error of DUTs, the formula above has to be
adapted by an additional term as follows:
699
Wdut = dut (1 + Wst ) 1 100% = dut st (1 + Wst ) 1 100% Equation 12
cdut N st
Wst
is the number of impulses of standard meter.
700
where:
701
W dut
702
703
is the error of the working standard meter (taken from the calibration
W st
certificate).
21
704
4.3
Power time measurement method (watt-meter method)
705
706
A method by which the energy supplied to the meter(s) under test is determined by the
product of a known constant power and a known interval of time. The error is calculated:
Wdut =
707
Wdut Pst t
100%
Pst t
Equation 13
708
where:
709
W dut
710
P st is the power recorded by the standard meter;
711
712
713
NOTE 1 This method requires highly stable sources and accurate time controls.
714
4.4
715
716
717
For this method pulses of an energy proportional pulse output of a standard meter are
st
3
counted by a pulse counting device. The counter is started by a 1 pulse from DUT and is
stopped after completion of a given number of pulses from the DUT.
718
719
720
721
For counting the pulses delivered by the standard meter the following conditions shall be met:
the test duration, at each test point, shall be selected so that the resolution error determined
by the number of pulses from the standard meter shall be less than 1% of the accuracy
class of the DUT. It shall not be less, than the test time given in the specification of the DUT.
722
723
The error of DUT can be calculated from the nominal and actual number of pulses counted
during the measurement period, as per the formula given below:
is the energy recorded by the DUT;
is the measuring time interval.
NOTE 2 The overall uncertainties due to the stability and time intervals have to be considered.
Pulse comparison method
Wdut =
724
N nom N act
100%
N act
Equation 14
725
where:
726
W dut
727
N act is the number of pulses actually received from standard meter during the test;
728
729
N nom
period.
730

is the number of pulses from standard meters expected for the given measuring
N nom =
3 600 1 000 N dut f nom

m U r I r Cm
Equation 15
731
where:
732
N dut is the number of pulse (or revolutions) of DUT;
733
f nom is the power proportional frequency output of standard meter;
734
is the number of phases of standard meter;
735
Ur
is the voltage range of standard meter;
736
Ir
is the current range of standard meter;
737
Cm
is the meter constant of DUT in [1/kWh] or [1/kvarh] or [1/kVAh].
738
739
If the error of the working standard meter (W st ) should be considered determining the total
error of DUT the formula above has to be adapted by an additional term as follows:
3
The pulse can be a pulse output generated by a scanning head, based on sensing the rotor
mark in the case of electromechanical meters, or a blinking LED or a pulse output in the
case of static meters. A suitable adapter required for the pulses may be needed.
22
N nom N act N nom

+
Wst 100%
N act
N act
Wdut =
740
Equation 16
741
where:
742
Wdut
743
744
Wst
is the error of the working standard meter (taken from the calibration
certificate).
745
Standard electrical values
746
5.1
747
748
749
The mains supply voltage shall be sufficiently stable to ensure a suitable accuracy of all
components of the MTU necessary for testing meters of the given accuracy class. If
necessary, supply voltage stabilizers shall be used.
750
Table 1 Mains power supply condition
Mains supply
Supply voltage U n
Shall be specified by the manufacturer
Variation in supply voltage
0,85 U n to 1,1 U n
Frequency f n
50Hz or 60Hz
Frequency range
f n 2%
Power consumption
Shall be specified by the manufacturer
Neutral to ground voltage
< 2V
Voltage quality of mains supply
As specified in EN 50160
751
The MTU shall be equipped with a mains switch, a mains fuse, and an emergency button.
752
5.2
753
5.2.1
754
755
The test voltage circuit shall provide several voltage ranges to ensure suitable load conditions
and accuracy.
756
757
Table 2 Test voltage circuit each phase
Output value and ranges of the test circuits

Test voltage circuit
Test circuit voltage range, U:
30 V to 300 V (phase to neutral)
Setting resolution
0,1 V
Accuracy of the amplitude
0,1 % of the test value
Stability (S) of the amplitude
<100 x 10 -6 (with T = 60 s, N = 10)

<500 x 10 -6 (with T = 5 s, N = 24)
Distortion factor at linear load
< 0,5 %
Maximum d.c. voltage permitted
< 0,2 % of test voltage
Minimum output power per meter test position
15 VA r.m.s at the high end of the voltage range and

at resistive loads
Protection
The output circuit shall be protected against short

circuit and overload
NOTE 1 The purchaser should specify if the MTU should be designed for single phase or three phase
meter testing. The values given above shall be valid for each phase.
NOTE 2 The purchaser and the manufacturer may agree for any suitable value for output power
considering the peak current drawn by the power supply of DUTs.
758
5.2.2
Test current circuit
759
760
The test current circuit shall provide several current ranges to ensure suitable load conditions
and accuracy.
23
Table 3 Test current circuit each phase
761
Test circuit current range I:
1 mA to 120 A
Setting resolution
0,1 mA to 10 mA (depending on range)

1,0 % (1 mA I <10 mA)
Accuracy of amplitude of I
0,5% (10 mA I < 50 mA)

0,1% (50 mA. I < 120 A)
< 100 x 10 -6 (with T = 60 s, N = 10)
< 500 x 10 -6 (with T = 5 s, N = 24)
Stability (S) of amplitude
for I > 50 mA
Distortion factor at linear load
< 0,5 %
Maximum permitted DC current
< 0,1 % of test current
Minimum output power per meter test position.
Minimum 30 VA r.m.s at the end of range and at

resistive loads
Protection
Output circuit shall be protected against open circuit

and overload
NOTE 1 The purchaser should specify if the MTU shall be designed for single phase meter testing or
three phase meter testing. The values given above shall be valid for each phase.
NOTE 2 The purchaser and the manufacturer may agree on any suitable value for maximum current
and / or power ratings, considering distance, connectivity and the use of isolating current
transformers.
762
763
764
5.2.3
Phase angle
Table 4 Setting of phase angle between each phase voltage and current circuit
Range of phase angle
0 to 360
Setting resolution
0,01
Stability (S) of the angle setting
0,1 (with T = 60 s, N = 10)
Accuracy of setting
0,1
5.2.4
Frequency
Table 5 Setting of frequency
765
Range of frequency
45 Hz to 65 Hz
Setting resolution
0,01 Hz
Stability (S) of the frequency setting
0,01 Hz (for an integration time T = 60s, N = 10)
Accuracy of setting
0,02%
766
5.2.5
Harmonics
767
The superimposition of harmonics shall be possible in voltage and current circuit.

Table 6 Setting of harmonics
768
Harmonic range
2 nd to 13 t h
Amplitude of harmonics in percentage with respect to 0 % to 40 % for 2 nd to 5 t h harmonic

the fundamental frequency amplitude
0% to 15 % for 6 t h to 7 th harmonic
0% to 10 % for 8 t h to 13 t h harmonic
The peak value of the superimposed current or voltage
may not exceed 1,4 I max resp. 1,4 U max
Setting resolution
Maximum 1% of fundamental frequency amplitude
Phase angle with respect to fundamental frequency
0 to 180
Accuracy of setting
Amplitude:
1%
Phase angle: 1 related to fundamental
NOTE
Generation of higher harmonic may be agreed between the purchaser and the manufacturer.
24
769
The source should be capable to generate the test condition as specified in clause 11.3.2.
770
5.3
771
5.3.1
Standard meter
Standard electrical values
Table 7 Standard electrical values for the standard meter
772
Parameter
Standard value
Mains supply
U n (as defined in 5.1)
Voltage measuring range
30 V to 300 V (phase to neutral)
Current measuring range
1 mA to 120 A 1 )
Frequency measuring range
45 Hz to 65 Hz
Minimum frequency bandwidth
Up to 1 260 Hz (21 st harmonic of 60 Hz)
Measurement mode for single phase MTU
1 ph 2 wire active / reactive
1)
1 ph 2 wire active / reactive

Measurement mode for three phase MTU
3 ph 4 wire active / reactive and apparent

3 ph 3 wire active / reactive and apparent
Frequency output
The standard meter shall provide a power proportional

frequency output for calibration and measuring purposes.
Interface
The standard meter shall have interface(s) for communication

& control
Highest value of current and voltage can be mutually agreed between purchaser and manufacturer
773
5.4
Magnetic field of the MTU
774
775
The magnetic induction produced by the MTU at the position of the meter(s) under test shall
not exceed the following values:
776
For I 10 A
B 0,0025 mT;
777
For I > 10 A
B 0,00025 mT * (I/A)
778
where:
779
is the output current of the MTU;
780
is the magnetic induction in air due to the magnetic field (B = 0 H).
781
5.5
Electrical and mechanical values for the scanning head(s)

Table 8 Electrical and mechanical values for the scanning head(s)
782
Parameter
Standard value
Receiver diode
To sense the optical test output according to

IEC 62052-11 clauses 5.11.1 & 5.11.2
Distance to the LED of the DUT
> 10 mm
Minimum impulse length
100 s for LED sensing of electronic DUT
Distance to rotor disk
Up to 45 mm
1)
If the LED of the DUT radiates with the maximum strength specified in IEC 62052-11 (1 000 W / cm) the
distance rises to 45 mm.
783
5.6
Error calculation system
784
5.6.1
785
786
787
788
The error calculation system shall be able to count pulses and to calculate and indicate the
percentage error of one or more DUTs. It receives pulses from the scanning head(s) or from
the pulse outputs of the DUT(s) and compares them with pulses received from the working
standard.
Functional requirements
25
789
This system shall have the following standard functions:
790
The system shall indicate, for each DUT, the error along with the sign (+ or -);
791
792
A reset function shall be available allowing to reset the error indication in the case the
error measurement is wrong for any reason;
793
794
The system shall provide the parameters of the error calculation process for verification
purposes.
795
Additional functionalities may be agreed between purchaser and manufacturer.
796
5.6.2
Electrical values
Table 9 Electrical values for the error calculation system
797
Parameter
Standard value
Pulse frequency range, which the system shall be able to count
0 to 1 kHz
Resolution of error indication
Minimum 0,01 %
Indication of the error
indication, numbers along with %
Accuracy
1digit of the lowest digit
798
Mechanical requirements of the MTU
799
6.1
800
801
802
803
804
The MTU shall be of protective class I according to IEC 61140. All parts which are subject to
corrosion under normal working condition shall be protected effectively. Any protective
coating shall not be liable for damage by ordinary handling nor damages due to exposure to
air under normal working conditions. The clearance and creepage distances shall be
according to IEC 60664-1, overvoltage category II, pollution degree 1.
805
6.2
806
807
808
The source and the working standard may constitute a stand-alone unit or they may be
located in the meter mounting system. If they are permanently connected, they shall have a
protective conductor terminal.
809
6.3
810
6.3.1
811
812
813
814
The meter mounting system is a rack including the necessary constructional requisites and
the connections, designed to allow meters to be tested under the test conditions specified in
the relevant standards. The wiring layout and cross sections should be suitably selected in
order to minimize voltage drop, power losses, magnetic induction and capacitive interference.
815
816
817
It shall be designed to accommodate the number of DUTs specified, together with the
scanning heads, error calculation and display units, and, when required, secondary voltage
transformers (MSVT) and / or isolated current transformers (ICT) for each DUT position.
818
The design of the bench shall be agreed by the manufacturer and purchaser.
819
6.3.2
820
6.3.2.1
821
822
The purchaser and the manufacturer shall agree on the terminals where the output values of
the MTU are specified.
823
NOTE
824
825
All parts of each terminal shall be such that the risk of corrosion resulting from contact with
any other metal part is minimized.
826
827
Electrical connections shall be designed to avoid contact pressure transmitted through too
flexible insulating material.
General requirements
Source and working standard
Meter mounting system

General
Terminals
General
For example, these terminals may be the terminals of the source or one of the DUT positions.
26
828
6.3.2.2
Test voltage output terminals
829
830
831
Each meter test position shall have voltage output terminals, according to the number of
phases. These terminals may be connected in parallel to the voltage source directly, or via
MSVTs. MSVTs are specified in Annex F.
832
833
The terminals shall be equipped with sockets of 1000V, CAT III according to IEC 61010-031,
6.5.2.1 that prevent an accidental touch of hazardous live parts.
834
835
The wiring shall ensure that the accuracy requirements and the reference test conditions are
met at each meter test position.
836
NOTE
837
6.3.2.3
838
839
840
The meter mounting system shall have current in- and output terminals according to the
number of phases. These terminals may be connected in series to the current source directly,
or via ICTs. ICTs are specified in Annex G.
841
842
The current terminals shall be able to carry the maximum test currents continuously, without
forced cooling condition under the operating conditions specified.
843
It shall be possible to open the current circuits without dangerous voltages arising.
844
845
NOTE The manufacturer and the purchaser may agree on the connection method for example using free wiring
or quick connectors.
846
847
848
849
850
851
7.1
852
853
854
855
The purpose of this Clause 7 is to define the information necessary for the safe selection,
installation and commissioning, use, and maintenance of a MTU. The required information is
presented in Table 10 showing where the information shall be provided, with reference to
explanatory subclauses.
856
The requirements of this Clause 7 apply to all MTU, unless otherwise stated.
857
858
All information shall be in an appropriate language, and documents shall have identification
references.
Voltage cables supplied with the MTU shall be rated for the maximum test voltages.
Test current terminals
Information and marking requirements

General
NOTE
This clause 7 is based on the following references:
IEC 62052-11 subclause 5.12, IEC 62052-21 subclause 5.12, IEC 62055-31 subclause 5.13;
IEC 61010-1 clause 5; and
IEC 62477-1 Clause 6.
27
Table 10 Information requirements
859
Information
Subclause
reference
For selection
7.3
Location
C
a, b
General information
Manufacturer's name or trade mark
Designation of function, and type
Space for approval mark (if any)
Place of manufacture
Serial number
Protective class
Reference to standards
Reference to instructions
Environmental conditions, storage

Environmental conditions, operation
7.3.2
Reference temperature if different

from 23 C
Owner specified information
Fuse ratings
Supply voltage, frequency, max.

apparent power, number of phases
For standard meters

Measuring voltage range
Measuring current range
Measuring frequency range
7.3.3
Number of phases, number of wires,

service type(s)
Accuracy
For sources, generators
Voltage, Current and Power
7.3.4
Product specific markings

ICTs and MSVTs
Measuring range
Frequency range
7.3.5
Accuracy
Output power
For the communication interfaces and

error calculators
Product specific markings
Communication medium
860
7.3.6
Technical subclause
reference
28
Table 10 Information requirements (continued)
861
Information
Subclause
reference
For installation and commissioning
7.4
Location
C
Dimensions and mass
7.4.2
Connection requirements
7.4.3
Connecting cables
7.4.3.2
Connection and wiring diagrams
7.4.3.3
Auxiliary terminals
7.4.3.4
Protection requirements
Protective class and earthing
Self-consumption
For use
a, b
7.4.4.1
7.4.5
7.4.4
7.5
General
7.5.1
Display, push buttons and other

controls
7.5.2
Connection to other equipment
7.5.3
External protection devices
7.5.4
Cleaning
7.5.5
For maintenance
Technical subclause
reference
7.5.6
x
x
Location:
C= Case. These markings may appear on nameplate(s) or may be carried by the unit cover(s) in a permanent
manner;
D = Display;
P = Packaging;
I = Installation manual;
U = Users manual;
M = Maintenance manual.
b
The installation, users and maintenance manuals may be combined as appropriate and, if acceptable to the
customer, may be supplied in electronic format. When more than one of any product is supplied to a single
customer, it is not necessary to supply a manual with each unit, if acceptable to the customer.
862
7.2
Labels, signs and signals
863
7.2.1
864
865
866
Labelling shall be in accordance with good ergonomic principles so that notices, controls,
indications, test facilities etc. are sensibly placed and logically grouped to facilitate correct
and unambiguous identification.
867
868
869
All safety related equipment labels should be placed in such a way that they will be readily
visible to the intended viewer and alert the viewer to any hazard in time to take appropriate
action.
870
871
872
873
Graphic symbols shall conform to IEC 62053-52, IEC 60417, IEC 60617, ISO 7000, as
appropriate. IEC 60417-2 and ISO 7000 symbols that may be used on metering equipment are
shown in Annex A. Symbols not shown in these standards shall be explained where used.
There are no colour requirements for symbols.
874
875
876
The documentation of the MTU equipment shall include a statement that it must be consulted
in all cases where symbol 14 of Table 10 is marked, in order to find out the nature of the
potential hazards and any actions which have to be taken to avoid them.
877
Safety signs shall comply with ISO 3864-1.
878
The signal words indicated hereinafter shall be used and the following hierarchy respected:
General
29
879
DANGER to call attention to a high risk, for example: High voltage;
880
WARNING to call attention to a medium risk, for example: This surface can be hot.
881
882
CAUTION to call attention to a low risk, for example; Some of the tests specified in this
standard involve the use of processes imposing risks on persons concerned.
883
884
885
Danger, warning and caution markings on the metering equipment shall be prefixed with the
word DANGER, WARNING, or CAUTION as appropriate in letters not less than 3,2 mm
high. The remaining letters of such markings shall be not less than 1,6 mm high.
886
7.3
887
7.3.1
888
889
890
Metering equipment shall be provided with information relating to its function, electrical
characteristics and intended environment, so that its fitness for purpose can be determined.
This information includes, but is not limited to the following.
891
7.3.2
892
For the equipment, the following general information shall be provided:
893
manufacturer's name or trade mark;
894
895
designation of type;
896
approval mark or space for it, if required;
897
place of manufacture, if required;
898
serial number;
899
protective class;
900
environmental conditions for storage;
901
reference temperature if different from 23 C;
902
owner-specified information, as agreed by the manufacturer and the purchaser;
903
reference to instructions for installation, operation and maintenance.
904
7.3.3
905
906
For standard meters, the following information shall be provided in accordance to the relevant
product standards for the MUT:
907
measuring voltage,
908
measuring current;
909
frequency range;
910
service type. This implies:
Information for selection

General
General information
NOTE 1
Designation of the function shall be preferably in local language.
Information related to standard meters
911
the number of phases;
912
the number of wires for which the meter is suitable.
913
quantities measured. This implies:
914
active energy;
915
reactive energy;
916
apparent energy;
917
voltage;
918
current;
919
frequency;
920
phase angle.
30
921
measuring principle (according to chapter 3.2);
922
accuracy (related to the measured quantity).
923
7.3.4
924
925
The equipment includes frequency generators, error calculators and voltage and current
sources. For these, the following information shall be provided:
926
the type of auxiliary supply voltage (a.c. or d.c.);
927
the measuring range;
928
the maximum power consumption.
929
For sources, following additional information shall be provided:
930
output specifications for frequency;
931
voltage ranges;
932
current ranges.
933
For sources, the following information shall be suitable displayed:
934
the active operating range;
935
On/Off status;
936
faults;
937
the actual value of voltage;
938
the actual value current.
939
7.3.5
940
For ICTs and MSVTs, the following information shall be provided:
941
voltage range / max. load and accuracy for MSVTs;
942
current range / max. load and accuracy for ICTs;
943
frequency range.
944
7.3.6
945
For these devices, the following information shall be provided:
946
947
7.4
948
7.4.1
949
950
951
Safe and reliable installation is the responsibility of the installer. The manufacturer of MTUs
shall provide information to support this task. This information shall be unambiguous, and may
be in diagrammatic form.
952
953
954
955
NOTE Since any electrical equipment can be installed or operated in such a manner that hazardous conditions
can occur, compliance with the requirements of this standard does not by itself assure a safe installation. However,
when equipment complying with those requirements is properly selected and correctly installed, commissioned and
used, the hazards will be minimized.
956
7.4.2
957
The following information shall be provided by the manufacturer:
958
959
960
7.4.3
961
7.4.3.1
962
963
Information shall be provided to enable the installer to make safe electrical connections to the
MTU. This shall include information for protection against hazards.
Information related to sources, frequency generators
Information related to the ICTs and MSVTs
For the communication interfaces and error calculators
communication medium and the relevant standard(s), status information.

Information for installation and commissioning
General
Dimensions and mass
dimensional drawing; layout drawing.
NOTE
If required, the data may be additionally provided in other units (for example in mm and in inches).
Connection
General
31
964
965
966
7.4.3.2
Connecting cables
967
968
969
970
The installation manual shall include a statement that the installer shall consult the local
regulations. The installation manual shall contain recommendations for the type of connecting
cables to be used. Recommended cable terminations and requirements for tightening torque
values shall be specified as well where applicable.
971
7.4.3.3
972
973
Every MTU shall be provided with a diagram of connections. If the terminals are marked, this
marking shall appear on the diagram.
974
7.4.3.4
975
976
977
Terminals and connectors of auxiliary circuits shall be readily identifiable by the equipment
markings. The following information shall be provided in the documentation as far as relevant
for safety and as applicable:
978
the function(s): e.g. pulse input/output, control input/output;
979
the kind of the circuit(s), e.g. optocoupler, relay, solid state relay;
980
kind of voltage (a.c. or d.c.), nominal, minimum and maximum voltages.
981
nominal and maximum frequency as applicable.
982
7.4.4
983
7.4.4.1
984
985
986
As the equipment is of protective class I, no separate protective conductor terminal is present.

The installation manual shall include a statement that the connection plug contents the earth
wire.
987
7.4.5
988
989
For the supply circuits of the MTU and for auxiliary circuits the following information shall be
provided in the instruction and maintenance manuals.
990
991
The maximum power consumption in watts (active power) or volt-amperes (apparent power),
or the maximum rated input current, with all accessories or plug-in modules connected.
992
7.5
993
7.5.1
994
995
996
The user's manual shall include all information regarding the safe operation of the MUT. In
particular, it shall identify any hazardous materials and risks of electric shock, overheating,
explosion, excessive acoustic noise, etc.
997
All safety marking shall be clearly explained.
998
999
The users manual shall also indicate any hazards, which can result from reasonably
foreseeable misuse of the metering equipment.
NOTE Generally, national regulations are in place concerning electrical installations. These regulations, among
others specify the type and size of the connection cables to be used.
Connection diagrams
Auxiliary terminals
Protection
Protective class and earthing
Self-consumption
Information for use

General
1000
7.5.2
Display, push buttons and other controls
1001
1002
The users manual shall provide a description of the main items that can be displayed by the
MTU.
1003
7.5.3
1004
1005
1006
If connection of users equipment is possible, the necessary connection diagrams, the

identification, marking and description of the connectors, and the necessary operations shall
be provided.
1007
1008
The users manual shall also indicate any hazards, which can result from connecting users
equipment.
Connection to users equipment
32
1009
7.5.4
External protection devices
1010
1011
1012
If external protection devices such as fuses and circuit breakers may be operated by the user,
then any safety hazards related to their operation shall be explained in the users manual of
the MTU.
1013
7.5.5
1014
The users manual shall provide information for cleaning if applicable.
1015
7.5.6
1016
1017
Safety information shall be provided in the installation and maintenance manuals including, as
applicable the following:
1018
preventive maintenance procedures and schedules;
1019
safety precautions during maintenance;
1020
1021
location of live parts that can be accessible during maintenance (for example, when
covers are removed);
1022
adjustment procedures;
1023
sub-assembly and component repair and replacement procedures;
1024
information on safe disposal of the equipment and any replaceable parts;
1025
verification of the safe state of the equipment after repair;
1026
any other relevant information.
1027
Climatic conditions for the MTU
1028
8.1
1029
The MTU shall be designed to operate under the following climatic conditions.
Cleaning
Information for maintenance
Normal environmental conditions

Table 11 Climatic conditions
1030
Nominal Temperature
23 C 2 C
Climatic conditions for operation
3K2
Climatic conditions for transport
2K2
See IEC 60721-3-3: Low air temperature + 15 o C, High air temperature 30 o C, low relative
humidity 10 %, high relative humidity 75 %.
See IEC 60721-3-2. Low air temperature -25 o C, High air temperature + 60 o C, high
relative humidity 75 % Storage and transport of the MTU at the extremes of this
temperature range should only be for a maximum period of 6 h.
1031
1032
8.2
1033
1034
Specifications for products to operate under extreme or special environmental conditions are
a matter for negotiation between the manufacturer and the purchaser.
1035
8.3
1036
1037
The temperature of easily touched surfaces shall not exceed the values of Table 12 at the
maximum temperature of the operating range.
NOTE
Extreme environmental conditions

The following text is based on IEC 60721-3-3 Clause 4.
Temperature limits
33
Table 12 Surface temperature limits
1038
Part
Limit o C
1) Outer surface of enclosure parts likely to be touched

(approx 1 s)
a) metal, uncoated or anodised
65
b) metal, coated (paint, non metallic)
75
c) glass and ceramics
80
d) plastics
85
2) User operated devices

a)
metal
55
b)
glass and ceramics
65
c)
plastics
70
NOTE
EN 563 gives information about the effect of the duration of contact.
1039
Electrical requirements of the MTU
1040
9.1
1041
1042
The MTU and its components shall be designed to work under the mains supply conditions as
described in EN 50160.
1043
9.2
1044
9.2.1
1045
1046
The MTU and its incorporated components shall be retaining adequate dielectric qualities
under normal conditions of use.
1047
9.2.2
1048
1049
1050
Clearances and creepage distances shall comply with the requirements of IEC 61010-1 for
overvoltage category II and with the requirements of IEC 61010-2-030 for measurement
category II, if not otherwise specified.
1051
9.2.3
1052
9.2.3.1
1053
1054
Verification of clearances and creepage distances shall be performed as specified in IEC

60664-1 subclause 6.2.
1055
9.2.3.2
1056
1057
The clearances shall be verified by performing the impulse voltage tests as specified in IEC
60664-1 subclause 6.1.2.2. These are type tests and refer to the single components of a MTU.
1058
9.2.4
1059
9.2.4.1
1060
1061
The test voltage shall be substantially sinusoidal, having a frequency between 45 Hz and 65
Hz, and applied for 60s. The power source shall be capable of supplying at least 500 VA.
1062
The source voltage shall be verified with an accuracy of better than 3%.
1063
1064
1065
1066
The voltage shall be applied to the test object starting at a value sufficiently low to prevent
any effect of overvoltages due to switching transients. It shall be maintained for the specified
time and then rapidly decreased, but not suddenly interrupted as this may generate switching
transients which could cause damage or erratic test results.
1067
9.2.4.2
1068
The test voltages and the points of application are specified in Table 13.
1069
Each component of the MTU shall be treated and tested as a DUT:
Influence of mains supply
Insulation
General
Clearances and creepage distances
Verification of clearances and creepage distances

Verification by measurement
Verification of clearances using impulse voltage tests
A.C. voltage test

Test voltage
Performing the tests
34
1070
voltage- and current source;
1071
standard meter;
1072
meter test rack.
1073
The tests are carried out during the manufacturing of a newly manufactured meter test unit.
Table 13 A.C. voltage tests
1074
Test voltage kV
Point of application of test voltage
Protective class I
2
Between, on the one hand, all the current and voltage circuits as
well as the auxiliary circuits whose reference voltage is above 33
V, connected together, and, on the other hand, earth
Between, on the one hand, any circuit whose reference voltage is

above 33 V and, on the other hand, all other independent circuits
whose reference voltage is above 33 V connected together.
Between circuits not intended to be connected together in service.
Meter test rack

Source
Standard meter
1075
During these tests no flashover, disruptive discharge or puncture shall occur.
1076
10 Electromagnetic compatibility
1077
10.1
1078
1079
1080
1081
1082
The MTU shall be designed in such a way that conducted or radiated electromagnetic
phenomena and electrostatic discharge neither damage nor subsequently influence the
function and the accuracy. The MTU shall meet the requirements for light industrial EMC
environments. However, RF transmitters such as mobile telephones shall not be used in close
proximity of the MTU.
1083
1084
The phenomena and test levels shall be as specified in IEC 61326-1 Table 1, unless otherwise
specified in the following subclauses.
1085
1086
Short duration electromagnetic phenomena are considered

performance criteria specified in IEC 61326-1 Table 1 apply.
1087
1088
1089
Continuous and long duration electromagnetic phenomena are considered as influence

quantities and the accuracy requirements for the standard meter are specified in Table 14.
For these tests, the test points shall be:
1090
I max of the lowest current range;
1091
U n of the lowest voltage range;
1092
Auxiliary circuits energized with reference voltage (where applicable);
1093
Balanced voltage and current;
1094
1095
Power factor cos = 1 and sin = 1.
NOTE
1096
General requirements
as
disturbance
and the
Reference standards may have several current ranges and voltage ranges.
Table 14 Limits of variation of error of standard meters during immunity test

Phenomenon
Accuracy class of the working standard used in the

MTU
0,02
0,05
0,1
Electromagnetic RF
fields
0,02
0,05
0,1
Conducted RF
0,02
0,05
0,1
Power frequency
magnetic field test
0,02
0,05
0,1
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1097
10.2
General test conditions
1098
1099
Generally, the EMC tests cannot be performed on the complete MTU. Therefore, each
component shall be treated and tested separately as a EUT.
1100
1101
1102
Unless otherwise specified, the components of the MTU shall be tested as table-top
equipment, in their normal working position and operating condition. All parts intended to be
earthed shall be earthed.
1103
10.2.1
1104
1105
The discharges shall be applied to the enclosure port of the voltage- and current sources, the
standard meter and the error calculator.
1106
The test level shall correspond to IEC 61326-1 Table 2, industrial locations.
1107
10.2.2
1108
1109
This test applies to the enclosure port of the voltage- and current sources, the standard meter
and the error calculator. The cable length exposed to the field shall be 1m.
1110
a) Test of standard meter
Test of immunity to electrostatic discharges
Test of immunity of electromagnetic RF Fields
1111
test points as specified in 10.1;
1112
limits of variation of error as specified in Table 14.
1113
b) Test of voltage- and current sources:
1114
device in operating condition;
1115
test points as specified in 10.1;
1116
limits as specified in Table 2 and Table 3.
1117
10.2.3
Immunity to power frequency magnetic fields
1118
1119
The test level shall correspond to IEC 61326-1 Table 2, industrial locations, but with 400 A/m,
using immersion method.
1120
a) Test of standard meter;
1121
Test points as specified in 10.1;
1122
Limits of variation of error as specified in Table 14.
1123
1124
1125
1126
Limits as specified in Table 2 and Table 3.
1127
10.2.4
Test of immunity to fast transient bursts
1128
1129
The test voltage shall be applied to the AC power ports of the voltage- and current sources
and the standard meter:
1130
a) between the terminals of each circuit normally connected to the mains;
1131
b) between any two independent circuits having reference voltages over 40V;
1132
c) between each independent circuit having reference voltage over 40 V and earth.
1133
1134
Duration of the test: 60 s at each polarity.
1135
10.2.5
1136
1137
The surges shall be applied line-to-line to the AC power ports of the voltage- and current
sources and the standard meter.
Test of immunity to surges
36
1138
1139
10.2.6
1140
1141
The surges shall be applied line-to-line to the AC power ports of the voltage- and current
sources and the standard meter.
1142
1143
a) Test of standard meter
Test of immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by RF fields
1144
1145
Limits of variation of error as specified in Table 14.
1146
1147
1148
1149
Limits as specified in Table 2 and Table 3.
1150
10.2.7
Radio interference suppression
1151
1152
The test shall be carried out for the standard meter and the voltage- and current sources of
the MTU according to CISPR 11.
1153
The standard meter shall be in normal operating condition:
1154
1155
The voltage- and current source shall be in normal operating condition:
1156
auxiliary energized with reference voltage;
1157
50% of the maximum output power, with resistive load.
1158
1159
The test result shall comply with the requirements given in IEC 61326-1 for Class A Group 1
equipment.
1160
11 Standard meter
1161
The tests in subclause 11.2 and 11.3 are only applicable in the type tests.
1162
11.1
1163
1164
1165
1166
When the standard meter is under the reference conditions given in Annex B the percentage
errors shall not exceed the limits for the relevant accuracy class given in Table 15. If the
standard meter is designed for the measurement of energy in both directions, the values shall
apply for both directions.
1167
1168
1169
NOTE The values given in Table 15 apply to reference standard meters with voltage range 30 300 V and
current range 1 mA 120 A and frequency range 45 Hz to 65 Hz. Other ranges may be agreed between the
manufacturer and the purchaser.
Accuracy requirements under reference conditions
37
Table 15 Percentage error limits for the standard meter
1170
Quantity measured
Voltage
Current
Percentage error limits for accuracy class

(in percentage of the true value)
Range
0,02
0,05
0,1
30 V to 300 V
0,02
0,05
0,1
1 mA I <10 mA
0,08
0,2
0,4
10 mA I < 50 mA
0,04
0,1
0,2
50 mA I < 120 A
0,02
0,05
0,1
Percentage error limits for accuracy class

(in percentage of the true value of apparent energy /
power) a
Active, reactive and
apparent power / energy in
the complete voltage range
1 mA I <10 mA
0,08
0,2
0,4
10 mA I < 50 mA
0,04
0,1
0,2
50 mA I < 120 A
0,02
0,05
0,1
Error limits for accuracy class

Phase angle
30 V to 300 V
50 mA to 120 A
0,01
0,02
0,04
Limits of drift per year for accuracy class (in

percentage of the true value)
Voltage measurement
30 V to 300 V
0,005
0,01
0,025
Current measurement
50 mA to 120 A
0,005
0,01
0,025
Active/reactive and
apparent power
30 V to 300 V
50 mA to 120 A
0,01
0,025
0,05
The percentage error limit for the measurement of active and reactive power / energy is related to the percentage
error limit for the measurement of apparent power / energy and it depends on the power factor.
Example: If the power factor is cos = 0,5 and the percentage error limit of apparent energy measurement is
+ 0,05%, then the percentage error limit of active power / energy measurement is + 0,1% and the percentage error
limit of reactive power / energy measurement is + 0,0577%
1171
1172
1173
1174
1175
The error limits shall remain the same in the case when a three phase standard meter
measures single phase current but with balanced polyphase voltage applied to the voltage
circuits. The difference between the percentage error when the standard meter is carrying a
single-phase load and a balanced polyphase load at unity power factor shall not exceed
0,02%, 0,05% and 0,1% for standard meter of classes 0,02, 0,05 and 0,1 respectively.
1176
11.2
1177
1178
1179
The additional percentage error due to the change of influence quantities with respect to
reference conditions, as given in Annex B shall not exceed the limits for the relevant accuracy
class given in Table 16.
1180
1181
1182
NOTE The values given in Table 16 apply to reference standard meters with voltage range 30 300 V and
current range 1 mA 120 A and frequency range 45 Hz to 65 Hz. Other ranges may be agreed between the
manufacturer and the purchaser.
Limits of error due to influence quantities
38
Table 16 Influence quantities
1183
Influence quantity
Range
1)
Cos / sin
Mean temperature coefficient in /K

for accuracy class
0,02
0,05
0,1
Ambient temperature variation

(+ 15C to 35C)
30 V to 300 V
N.A.
15 x 10 -6
30 x 10 -6
60 x 10 -6
Current measurement
50 mA to 120 A
N.A.
15 x 10 -6
30 x 10 -6
60 x 10 -6
Active, reactive and apparent

power / energy measurement
50 mA to 120 A
25 x 10 -6
50 x 10 -6
80 x 10 -6
Voltage measurement
30 V to 300 V
NOTE
The effect of the
following influence quantities
applies to the measurement of
active, reactive apparent power /
energy only.
Limits of variation in percentage

error for standard meter of
accuracy class
Influence quantity
Range
30 V to 300 V
Reversed phase sequence

Harmonic components in
voltage and current circuit
1)
50 mA to 120 A
2))
U 1 = 30 V to 300 V
I 1 = 50 mA to 120 A
Cos / sin
0,02
0,05
0,1
0,01
0,02
0,05
0,04
0,1
0,2
Odd harmonics in the a.c.

current circuit 3)
I 1 = 50 mA to 120 A
0,04
0,1
0,2
Sub-harmonics in the a.c.

current circuit
I 1 = 50 mA to 120 A
0,04
0,1
0,2
0,04
0,1
0,2
0,04
0,1
0,2
0,02
0,04
0,1
30 V to 300 V
Magnetic induction of external

origin 0,5mT 4)
50 mA to 120 A
Change in auxiliary supply

voltage 10%
50 mA to 120 A
Change in auxiliary supply

frequency 5%
50 mA to 120 A
30 V to 300 V
30 V to 300 V
1)
The manufacturer can choose the test point which represents the entire range/spectrum.
2)
The test condition shall be according to clause 11.3.1.
3)
The test condition shall be according to clause 11.3.2.
4)
A magnetic induction of external origin of 0,5 mT produced by a current of the same frequency as that of the
voltage applied to the meter and under the most unfavourable conditions of phase and direction shall not
cause a variation in the percentage error of the meter exceeding the values shown in this table. The magnetic
induction shall be obtained by placing the standard meter in the centre of a circular coil, 1m in mean
diameter, of square section and of small radial thickness relative to the diameter, and having 400 At.
1184
11.3
Accuracy tests in the presence of harmonics
1185
11.3.1
1186
Test conditions:
1187
fundamental frequency current: I 1 = 5 A;
1188
fundamental frequency voltage: U 1 = 230 V;
1189
fundamental frequency power factor: 1;
1190
content of 5th harmonic voltage: U 5 = 10 % of U n;
1191
content of 5th harmonic current: I 5 = 40 % of fundamental current;
1192
harmonic power factor 1;
1193
fundamental and harmonic voltages are in phase, at positive zero crossing.
Test with 5
th
harmonic in the current and voltage
39
1194
1195
Resulting harmonic power due to the 5th harmonic is P 5 = 0,1 U 1 x 0,4 I 1 = 0,04 P 1 or total
active power = 1,04 x P 1 (fundamental + harmonics).
1196
1197
The variation in percentage error when the meter is subjected to the test condition shall not
exceed the limits of variation given in Table 16.
1198
11.3.2
1199
1200
1201
The tests of the influence of odd and sub-harmonics shall be made with the circuit shown in
Figure C. 1 or with other equipment able to generate the required wave-forms, and the current
waveforms as shown in Figure C. 2 and Figure C. 4 respectively.
1202
1203
1204
The variation in percentage error when the meter is subjected to the test wave-form given in
Figure C. 2 and Figure C. 4 respectively and when it is subjected to the reference wave-form
shall not exceed the limits of variation given in Table 16.
1205
1206
NOTE The values given in the figures are for 50 Hz only. For other frequencies the values have to be adapted
accordingly.
1207
12 Software requirements
1208
12.1
1209
1210
1211
1212
These requirements apply to the software supplied with the MTU and include applications
including meter calibration and certification of newly manufactured meters using 100%
inspection or sampling inspection, as well as validation, re-calibration and re-certification of
meters already in use.
1213
1214
The manufacturer and the purchaser may agree on different requirements for the software if
needed.
1215
12.2
1216
1217
The software must be clearly identifiable by the program name, version number, checksum or
digital signature, target operating system as applicable.
1218
12.3
1219
1220
1221
1222
The software and the test programs written by the operator(s) shall be protected against
unauthorized modification and / or use. The administrator of the software may assign specific
rights to each operator. Each program module should request the identification of the operator
at least by its identity and password before use.
1223
Measurement data shall be protected against unauthorized access.
1224
12.4
1225
1226
The software shall support the following functions as agreed between the manufacturer and
the purchaser:
1227
1228
1229
1230
1231
Generation and storage of test programs: The program shall allow generating and storing
test program, with proper identifiers. It shall be possible to adapt the programs to different
meter types, nominal values and ranges of current and voltage, and test purposes like
type test, calibration, sampling inspection, initial verification etc. It shall be possible to
verify and approve such programs by Legal Metrology Bodies;
1232
1233
1234
Error compensation: the program shall allow, as agreed and authorized by Legal
Metrology Bodies, the compensation of the errors of the MTU and its components
(standard meters, MSVTs, ICTs)
1235
Execution of test programs:
Tests of the influence of odd and sub-harmonics
Application
Identification
Protection
Functional requirements
1236
the program shall allow automatic or step-by-step execution of test programs;
1237
1238
it shall control, display and log the test parameters, like connection mode, voltages,
currents, frequency, phase angles, power factor, power, energy;
40
1239
1240
1241
the program shall be able to send defined data and commands to the meter, as well as
to receive and safely store data from the meter using the communication protocol and
security features specified;
1242
1243
1244
it shall also allow to give instructions to the operator and accept commands and
parameters from duly authorized operators at specified points during the execution of
the program.;
1245
1246
1247
the program shall monitor the operation of the MTU during execution of the program
and if parameters are outside acceptable limits, give a warning sign or alarm and / or
abort the program as appropriate;
1248
1249
the program shall provide information on its status, for example Initialisation,
Measurement running, Waiting for input from operator, Aborted, Finished etc.
1250
1251
1252
1253
Evaluation, presentation and archiving results: the program shall automatically calculate
the errors; evaluate the results of the tests for each test points, for each meter position,
and for defined meter lots. It shall display and print the results and store them safely and
with proper identifiers for further processing.
1254
Some of these aspects are further explained and augmented in the following subclauses.
1255
12.5
1256
1257
The software shall perform hardware supervision. Any malfunctions and faults of hardware
components shall be detected in order to prevent incorrect meter calibrations or test results.
1258
1259
1260
All data received from the measuring hardware shall be checked for plausibility and
consistency. A warning or hint message shall be given to the operator in case of implausible
or inconsistent results.
1261
1262
1263
1264
1265
If some measurements cannot be completed, this shall not lead to program interruptions or
malfunctions as far as this is feasible. Incomplete measurements shall not be evaluated, or if
they are evaluated, then they shall be marked unambiguously. They shall not affect the
presentation and storage of the results of other measurements, or if those measurements are
affected by any way, they shall be marked unambiguously.
1266
12.6
1267
1268
1269
1270
1271
1272
All test programs and parameter sets used for legal metrology purposes shall be easily
understandable, properly documented, identifiable, adequately protected against inadmissible
changes and safely stored on suitable storage media (paper or electronic data storage
devices). Any changes shall be properly documented and, when necessary, approved by the
responsible authority. The documentation shall include data like name of the operator, time
and date, reason for and list of changes, version etc.
1273
1274
Parameter sets used for legally relevant purposes shall be stored with or unambiguously
linked to the test protocols and may not be changed afterwards.
1275
12.7
1276
1277
1278
1279
Measured values, test results and related parameters must be printed or stored as needed in
suitable formats. It shall be always possible to correlate the test results to the test program
generating those results and its parameters like test sequence, test points, operator inputs,
meter constants, error limits, fail/pass criteria etc.
1280
1281
1282
The test protocols shall be stored for each batch. They shall be easily identifiable, they
protected against any changes and it shall be not possible to erase them without prior
approval by the responsible authority.
1283
12.8
1284
1285
1286
The software of the MTU shall be properly documented and accompanied with operating
instructions delivered on a suitable storage media (paper or digital data storage devices). It
shall be written in clear and unequivocal terms and in consistent form.
1287
The software documentation shall at least include:
Control and supervision of the MTU by the software
Creation, protection and storage of test programs
Protection and storage of test results and test protocols
Documentation of the software
41
1288
The program name;
1289
The software version and release;
1290
The author of the program;
1291
Contact details of the organization / person providing support;
1292
Explanation of all functions and operator commands;
1293
Description of test sequences;
1294
Description of parameter tables;
1295
Description of all calculation formulae used for calculating the results;
1296
List of error messages, diagnostic information and hints for troubleshooting;
1297
Description of all display screens, printout and storage formats;
1298
12.9
1299
The user shall maintain a logbook.
1300
1301
When the software is installed on a given hardware, or when any changes made, the following
information shall be logged:
1302
date and time of installation or modification;
1303
name of operator having installed or modified the software;
1304
program name and version;
1305
identifiers of the relevant elements of the hardware controlled by the software;
1306
list of changes;
1307
documentation of how the changes influence the results;
1308
date and time of authorizing the use of the software by the responsible authority.
1309
1310
It shall be possible to prevent the use of the software or any modifications for legally relevant
purposes until its use has been authorized by the responsible authority.
1311
13 Accuracy requirements and tests
1312
13.1
1313
1314
This clause specifies the overall accuracy requirements for the MTU, describes the various
tests to be performed, the test points, test methods and the evaluation of the results.
1315
Note
1316
13.2
1317
The determination of the overall error of a MTU is made according to the following methods:
1318
1319
1320
The reference standard meter is connected to one of the output terminals. Comparison of the
energy delivered at the output terminals of the MTU indicated by the MTU working standard
meter with the energy indicated by the reference standard meter:
1321
1322
1323
The energy comparison can be done by comparing the power proportional pulse output of the
MTU working standard against the reference standard meter. To measure the overall error of
MTU, the following conditions shall be fulfilled.
1324
1325
1326
a) The MTU shall operate under standard conditions performing accuracy test on DUT. The
reference standard meter shall be connected at the preferred output terminals of the
meter test rack as the DUT;
1327
b) The MTU and the reference standard meter shall reach thermal stability.
1328
1329
1330
c) The recommended accuracy class of the reference standard meter used for testing of
overall accuracy of the MTU is given in Table 17. If the calibration error of the reference
standard meter is known a required error correction can be applied.
Software logs
General
Error definitions and error determination is given in Annex D.
Test methods
42

1331
d) The tests are performed under reference conditions given in Table B.1.
Table 17 Recommended accuracy class of reference standard meter
1332
Accuracy class of the working standard meter used in the MTU

0,02
Class of reference standard
meter used for testing MTU
working standard meters
0,01
0,05
0,1
0,01
0,02
NOTE:
a)
The accuracy class of the reference meter shall be adequate higher than of the standard meter.
b)
The MTU should have suitable hardware and software provisions to determine the overall error of the MTU.
Error results should be stored for corrections of the error of the standard meter.
c)
For testing class 0,02 standard meters proper correction of its own error at the load points can be used if
applicable.
1333
13.3
Test points
1334
13.3.1
1335
1336
1337
From all value combinations related to voltage, current, power factor and measuring mode the
most significant for practice should be tested. The values given in Table 18 are recommended
test point and can be separately agreed upon.
1338
Table 18 Basic measurement table (recommended test points)
Selection of voltage and current ranges
Measurement
mode
Voltage
Current
Power
Factor
A
4 wire active
4 wire active
30 V
0,05
Load of the MTU

Phase1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Total
X
120
50
20
10
0,5
0,1
0,05
230 V
2
1
1
0,5 inductive
0,5 capacitive
0,5 inductive
0,5 capacitive
4 wire
reactive
230 V
3 wire active
60 V
3 wire
reactive
60 V
Note:
a)
Test points for individual phases for newly manufactured MTU can be reduced if the standard meter is
supplied with calibration certificate which covers all these point.
b)
Tests can be carried out between 50 Hz and 60 Hz if ensuring that influence due to frequency is not
significant.
c)
In case of single phase MTUs all test points shall be valid for single phases.
1339
13.4
Accuracy requirements
1340
13.4.1
1341
1342
The overall error of meter test units must be corrected by the expanded measurement
uncertainty U (W MTU U, according to Annex D) and should not exceed the limits defined in
Limits of maximum permissible error
43
1343
1344
1345
Table 19 for corresponding accuracy class of DUTs (electricity meters). These limits are not
applicable when isolating current transformers are used for testing multiple numbers of meters
at a time with permanently closed link.
1346
Table 19 Limits of maximum permissible error (Wmax) of the complete MTU

Maximum permissible error of MTU
1
0,5
inductive/
0,5
capacitive
0,5
inductive/
0,5
capacitive
0,5
inductive/
0,5
capacitive
0,03
0,06
0,075
0,15
0,15
0,3
Power factor
W max in %
Working Standard
Recommended
accuracy class of MTU
working standard
0,02
0,05
0,1
DUT (electricity meter)

DUT Accuracy class
1)
DUT Accuracy class index
2)
0,2 / 0,2S
0,5 / 0,5S
Note:
1)
Accuracy class of DUT IEC 62053
2)
Accuracy class index DUT EN 50470
a)
The voltage and current ranges for W max shall be 30 V to 300 V and 50 mA to 120 A
1347
1348
1349
If a single measurement exceeds the maximum permissible limits two additional

measurements at this particular test point shall be taken. The results of the additional
measurements should be within the permissible limits of W max .
1350
1351
1352
1353
1354
The MTU can be used at least for meters of the relevant class (type test, routine test or
acceptance test) according to Table 19, if the results of all test points are within the limits of
the permissible errors for the DUT accuracy class. If the results of single test points are not
within the limits, the use of this MTU shall be restricted excluding the test points. Such
restriction shall be indicated at the MTU.
1355
13.4.2
1356
1357
1358
1359
If the error W max of the MTU in service is out of the limits of the maximum permissible error
but within twice the relevant values of Table 19 a correction for the error of the MTU shall be
applied to the results of the tests on the DUT. In these cases an effort should be made to
reduce the error of the MTU in order to bring it within the permissible limits.
1360
13.4.3
1361
1362
1363
Repeatability can only be reached if errors W are inside the values of Table 20. All tests of
the MTU characteristics (inspection by variables) shall lead to an estimated standard
deviations s inside the values of Table 20. [IEC 62058-11]
1364
1365
The number of measurements to be taken at each test point is depending on the metrological
result as required in Table 20.
1366
1367
The number of measurements shall support a reasonable statistical basis. As proof the
estimation s of the standard deviation shall be in accordance to Table 20.
1368
1369
1370
A sequence of repeated measurements at test points and power factors given in Table 18 is
recommended. Not less than 10 measurements for each test point shall be made to calculate
the estimation s of the standard deviations.
1371
Correction of the error W of the MTU
Mean value and repeatability of the measurements
s=
1 n
(Wi W )
n 1 i =1
(1)
44
1372
where:
1373
1374
1375
1376
1377
s
W i
1378
The value s of a newly manufactured MTU shall be within the limits of S max given in Table 20.
W
n
is the estimation for standard deviation;

is the error of the MTU determined by one individual measurements of a sequence of
repeated measurements at a certain test point;
is the mean value of errors E i;
is the total number of individual measurements.
Table 20 Limits of permissible values of standard deviation of MTU
1379
0,5
inductive/
0,5
capacitive
0,005
0,01
Power factor
s max
0,5
inductive/
0,5
capacitive
0,5
inductive/
0,5
capacitive
0,01
0,02
0,02
0,03
Working Standard
Recommended
accuracy class of MTU
working standard
0,02
0,05
0,1
DUT (electricity meter)

DUT Accuracy class
1)
DUT Accuracy class index
0,2 / 0,2S
0,5 / 0,5S
2)
1380
13.5
Evaluation of test results
1381
13.5.1
1382
1383
The basic measurements according to Table 18 include most important measurements and
shall be performed on newly manufactured MTU put into service. They also have to be made:
1384
a) when a relevant component of a MTU have been repaired or replaced;
1385
1386
b) if a doubt about the use of the MTU exists or in case results of a control measurement
gives doubt.
1387
13.5.2
1388
1389
The time interval of maintenance measurements shall be adapted to the use of the equipment
and has to be determined by the detected drift of the parameters.
1390
1391
All newly installed MTUs may be calibrated monthly. After 6 month in use and stable values
inside the values in Table xx the calibration period can be expanded to 3 months.
1392
13.6
1393
13.6.1
1394
1395
Generally a type test cannot be performed on a complete MTU. Major components shall be
individually or separately subjected to a type test. These major components may include:
1396
source and its parts like voltage, current amplifier, controller;
1397
working standard meter;
1398
error calculation system;
1399
scanning head.
1400
The recommended type tests are given in item 9.2.2 and 10.
1401
13.6.2
1402
1403
Routine tests: test made on each individual device during or after manufacture to check if it
complies with the requirements of the standard concerned or the criteria specified.
Basic measurements
Maintenance Measurement of MTU
Tests and testing procedures

Type tests
Routine tests
45
1404
1405
Following Routing tests shall be performed on each meter test unit or on the integrated
component (like amplifier, reference standard, etc.).
1406
13.6.2.1
1407
Visual inspection shall be performed on the meter test unit to ensure the:
1408
mechanical aspect;
1409
wiring and connection;
1410
terminals and marking as defined in this standard.
1411
13.6.2.2
1412
The A.C. voltage tests shall be performed on each MTU as defined in clause 9.2.
1413
13.6.2.3
1414
1415
The operation of safety devices - like visible warnings and alarms, emergency switches- shall
be verified. The operation of alarms shall be verified by invoking various failures:
1416
short circuits;
1417
overloads;
1418
etc.
1419
13.6.2.4
1420
1421
The working standard used in the MTU shall be calibrated against higher accuracy &
traceable standard. The error shall be within the limits specified in Table 15.
1422
13.6.2.5
1423
The following electrical test / checks shall be performed on each MTU:
1424
1425
functionalities of emergency switch, mains power switch, other control circuit, of each
hardware and software control elements;
1426
testing of protection system and fault indication by short and open circuits.
1427
phase sequence control of the test outputs;
1428
symmetry of the output voltage and current at full load and no load;
1429
1430
waveform distortion measurement: Measurements shall be made in each current and

voltage path at no and full load; (see Table 3);
1431
1432
1433
1434
1435
1436
1437
1438
generation of test signals: It shall be verified that the test signals necessary for testing the
DUTs with harmonics can be generated as specified by the manufacturer and according to
rd
th
Table 6. Harmonic generation: The source will be switched on for the 3 and 5 Harmonic
or higher if designed.
1439
13.6.2.6
1440
1441
1442
1443
Basic measurement as defined in table Table 18 Basic measurement table (recommended

test points) shall be carried out on newly manufactured test units. The maximum permissible
error should not exceed the limit defined in Table 19 for given class accuracy of DUT and for
which MTU is going to be used.
1444
1445
The test points for newly manufactured MTUs can be reduced if the working standard is
supplied with a calibration certificate which covers all these points.
Visual inspection
AC voltage test
Operation of safety devices
Accuracy of working standard
Electrical test
NOTE 1
No load for the MTU means that the voltage terminals are open and the current terminals are
short circuited and MTU is switched on for its minimum and/or maximum test value.
NOTE 2
Full Load for the MTU means that both the voltage and the current circuits are loaded with the
highest load specified for the voltage- and current sources.
Basic measurement of complete MTU
46
1446
13.6.2.7
Software function test
1447
1448
1449
All general tests to ensure the proper functioning of software as described in clause 12.4 shall
be carried out once for the given version number. Specific tests asked by the purchaser shall
be carried out according to specification.
1450
13.6.3
1451
1452
Acceptance tests are contractual tests proving the MTU meets the conditions of specification.
This shall be mutually agreed between customer and manufacturer.
1453
13.6.4
1454
1455
Acceptance tests are contractual tests proving the MTU meets the conditions of specification.
This shall be mutually agreed between customer and manufacturer.
Acceptance test
Commissioning test
47
1456
1457
1458
Annex A
(informative)
Symbols according to IEC 60417-2
1459
Table A. 1 Symbols, may be used on metering equipment

Number
Symbol
Reference
Description
IEC 60417-5031
Direct current
IEC 60417-5032
Direct current
IEC 60417-5033
Both direct and alternating

current
4a
IEC 60417-5032-1
Three-phase alternating current
4b
IEC 60417-5032-2
Three-phase alternating current

with neutral conductor
5a
IEC 60417-5017
Earth; ground
5b
IEC 60417-5018
Functional earthing; functional

grounding (US) b
IEC 60417-5019
Protective earth; protective

ground
IEC 60417-5020
Frame or chassis
Not used
Not used
10
Not used
11
IEC 60417-5172
Protective class II equipment
12
IEC 60417-5036
Dangerous voltage
13
14
Not used
ISO 7000-0434B
Caution
a
The use of symbol number 14 requires manufacturers to state that documentation must be consulted in
all cases where this symbol is marked.
b
There may be national differences concerning the use of this symbol
48
1460
1461
1462
Annex B
(normative)
Reference conditions
1463
Table B. 1 Reference conditions

Influence Quantity
Ambient temperature
Reference Value
Reference temperature or in its absence, 23C
Permissible tolerance
4
2C
Voltage unbalance
All phase connected
Waveform
Mains Voltage Us
Continuous magnetic induction of

external origin
Equal to Zero
Magnetic induction of external

origin at the reference frequency
Magnetic induction equal to zero
Electromagnetic RF fields, 30 kHz

to 2 GHz
Equal to zero
< 1 V/m
Conducted disturbances, induced

by radio frequency fields, 150 kHz
to 80 MHz
Equal to zero
<1V
in accordance EN50160
0,1 %
but should in any case be
smaller than 0,05mT
If the tests are made at a temperature other than the reference temperature, including permissible tolerances, the
results shall be corrected by applying the appropriate temperature coefficient of the reference meter.

1464
1465
1466
1467
49
Annex C
(normative)
Test circuits and test signals for testing in the presence of harmonics
C.1
Phase fired control (odd harmonics)
1468
1469
NOTE
The values given in Figure C. 3and Figure C. 5 are for 50 Hz only. For other frequencies the
values have to be adapted accordingly.
1470
1471
1472
NOTE The standard meter shall measure the total active energy (fundamental + harmonics) in the presence of
harmonics.
1473
Figure C. 1 Test circuit diagram (informative)
50
1474
1475
Figure C. 2 Phase fired waveform
1476
1477
1478
Figure C. 3 Informative distribution of harmonic content of phase fired waveform

(the Fourier analysis is not complete)

1479
C.2
1480
Test circuit diagram, see
51
Burst control (sub-harmonics)
1481
1482
Figure C. 4 Burst fired waveform
1483
1484
Figure C. 5 Informative distribution of harmonics (the Fourier analysis is not complete)
52
Annex D
(informative)
Calculation of errors and the associated expanded measurement
uncertainty
1485
1486
1487
1488
1489
NOTE
This Annex is based on a document of the German PTB <add the reference here>
1490
D.1
General
1491
1492
1493
1494
1495
1496
To calculate the overall uncertainty of the MTU, several influence quantities have to be
considered. It is fundamental how all these quantities are assembled to calculate the overlll
uncertainty of the whole system. The following should give examples to guide operators of the
MTUs during their process calculating individual uncertainties budgets for process
documentations. The information below is split into a fundamental mathematical introduction
and into a list of examples.
1497
D.2
1498
Sensitivity coefficient:
1499
1500
1501
The sensitivity coefficient describes how much the estimate of the result quantity is influenced
by modifications of the estimate of the input quantity. The estimate is the partial derivation of
the model function f according to the input quantity X i in the examples given here.
1502
[JCGM 100].
1503
ci =
1504
Effective degrees of freedom:
1505
1506
If the standard measurement uncertainty has been determined according to method A, the
following is valid for the degrees of freedom:
1507
1508
V i = n-1
1509
1510
1511
1512
If the measurement uncertainty is determined by means of method B, e.g. the lower and upper
limits a - and a + are specified. These are usually selected in such a way that the probability
that the corresponding quantity lies outside these limits is very small. Under this assumption,
the following is valid for the degrees of freedom:
1513
1514
Vi
1515
1516
The effective degrees of freedom V eff which belong to the calculated standard uncertainty can
be estimated with the aid of the Welch-Satterthwait formula.
1517
[JCGM 100].
1518
1519
1520
The determination of the coverage factor k which corresponds to a defined covering

probability requires the determination of the effective degrees of freedom. The table shown is
based on a t-distribution which has been determined for a covering probability of 95.45%.
Degrees of freedom and sensitivity coefficient
f
Xi
[JCGM 100]
[JCGM 100]
V eff
10
20
50
13,97
4,53
3,31
2,87
2,65
2,52
2,43
2,37
2,28
2,13
2,05
2,00
1521
D.2.1.1
Method for the determination of the standard measurement uncertainty
1522
D.2.2
1523
1524
1525
Method A for the determination of the standard measurement uncertainty is used when for
one of the input quantities n independent observations were carried out under the same
measurement conditions.
Method A
53
1526
1527
If the measuring procedure has a sufficient resolution, the values gained display an
observable scattering.
1528
1529
The estimated value of the measuring quantity X is the Mean value which is determined from
n statistically independent observations (n 10).
1530
[JCGM 100].
1 n
X = Xi
n i =1
1531
1532
The standard measurement uncertainty to be associated to the estimated value is the

empirical standard deviation of the mean value.
1533
[JCGM 100].
1534
D.2.3
1535
1536
1537
1538
1539
1540
When determining the standard measurement uncertainty according to method B, the

measurement uncertainty which is to be associated to the estimated value of the input
quantities X is determined according to a method which does not consist in the statistical
analysis of a series of observations. The standard measurement uncertainty is thereby gained
by a metrologically founded assessment of the variability of the input quantity X, on the basis
of the available information. Values belonging to this category are:
1541
values from earlier measurements;
1542
1543
experience or general knowledge with regard to the behaviour and the properties of the
materials or equipment used;
1544
specification of the manufacturer;
1545
values given in calibration certificates or other attestations;
1546
measurement uncertainties which are associated to reference values from manuals.
1547
Examples:
1548
1549
1550
1551
1552
1. Specifications from the calibration certificate

"The uncertainty stated is the expanded uncertainty (U) of measurement, obtained by
multiplying the standard uncertainty (u) by the coverage factor k = 2. Normally, the value
of the measurand X lies within the assigned interval of values with a probability of approx.
95%. For the measured quantity (result), the following applies: result = X U
1553
1554
1555
1556
1557
1558
2. Indications on the specification with the limiting value a of the manufacturer:

A probability distribution with constant probability density between the limiting values
(rectangular probability density) is to be expected for the indeterminacy of the measured
value.
Method B
The standard measurement uncertainty is:
u=
1559
1560
1561
1562
1563
1564
(a+ a )2
12
[JCGM 100]
if the difference between the limit values is referred to as 2a, it follows:
[JCGM 100]
54
Draft IEC 62057-1

2 IEC:201X
u=
a
3
1565
D.3
Examples for the calculation of the measurement uncertainty
1566
D.3.1
1567
D.3.1.1
1568
1569
1570
1571
1572
At a meter test unit, the DUT and the standard meter of the MTU are supplied simultaneously
with the same test quantities by the meter testing units (MTU). The test quantities voltage,
current and phase angle are detected by the working standard which emits a series of pulses
proportional to the power. The DUT (DUT) has a pulse output which sends a series of pulses
proportional to the power via optical or electrical interfaces.
1573
1574
The number of measuring cycles are recorded by the working standard and are used for the
determination of the error is pre-selected.
1575
1576
1577
1578
1579
The measurement begins with the rising edge of the first test pulse emitted by the DUT and
ends with the rising edge of the last pre-selected pulse of the standard meter. During this time,
the pulses of the standard (N st ) and the pulses of the DUT (N dut ) accumulate in the pulse
counter and are counted there. The relative error of the DUT is determined with the aid of
equation (4) or equation (5) .
1580
D.3.1.2
Meter Test Unit

Measuring principle
Model equation
1581
Standard
Wst
Nst
I
counter / error
calulator
Wdut
DUT
Wdut
Ndut
1582
1583
1584
It follows:
Wdut =
Wst =
Wdut
1585
N dut
cdut
N st
cst
[in
[in
kWh] ;
kWh]
N dut N st
Wdut Wst
cdut
cst
=
=
N st
Wst
cst
(2)
(3)
55
1586
(4)
Wdut = dut st 1 100%

cdut N st
1587
1588
And if the error of the standard is taken into account, it follows:
Wdut = dut st (1 + Wst ) 1 100%
cdut N st
(5)
1589
where:
1590
W dut
1591
W st
1592
W dut
1593
c dut
is the meter constant of the DUT;
1594
c st
is the meter constant of the working standard;
1595
N dut
are the number of pulses of the DUT;
1596
N st
are the number of pulses of the working standard;
1597
1598
1599
is the relative error of the working standard related to the measured

W st
energy
(W st / W st ) is known from the calibration
1600
1601
D.3.1.3
1602
Model equation: Formula (4)
is the displayed energy of the DUT;

is the displayed energy of the working standard;
is the relative error of the DUT (W dut / W st );
Measurement uncertainty budget taking into account the specification for

the working standard
Table D. 1 List of the quantities
1603
Quantity
Unit
Definition
W dut
Relative error of the DUT
N dut
Number of pulses of the DUT
C st
1/ kWh
Meter constant of the standard
C dut
1/kWh
Meter constant of the DUT
N st
Number of pulses of the standard
56
1604
EXAMPLE 1:
1605
N dut :
1606
Method A; Observation method: direct; Number of observations: 10

No.
Observation
on DUT
10 009
10 011
10 012
10 010
10 009
10 010
10 013
10 008
10 015
10
10 005
1607
Mean value: 10 010,2;
1608
Standard deviation of the individual observation: 2,8;
1609
Standard deviation of the mean: 0,879;
1610
Degree of freedom: 9.
1611
1612
C st :
1613
Type B rectangular distribution
1614
Value: 10 000 x 1/kWh
1615
Half breadth of the limits: 2 x 1/kWh; corresponds to the specification of 0.02%
1616
1617
C dut :
1618
Constant
1619
Value: 10 000 x 1/kWh; manufacturer's specification
1620
1621
1622
1623
N st :
Method A, Observation method: direct; Number of observations: 10
No.
Observation
on working
standard
10 000
10 000
10 000
10 000
10 000
10 000
10 000
10 000
10 000
57

10
10 000
1624
1625
Standard deviation of the individual observation: 0,0
1626
Standard deviation of the mean: 0,0
1627
Table D. 2 Measurement uncertainty budget
1628
Value
Standard
measurement
uncertainty (u)
Degree of
freedom
(V eff )
Sensitivity
coefficient
(c i )
Uncertainty
contribution
u i =u . c i
Index
N dut
10 010,20
0,879
0,010
0,008 8
36,7%
C st
10 000,00 x
1/kWh
1,15 x 1/kWh
0,010
0,012
63,3 %
C dut
10 000,0 x
1/kWh
N st
10 000,0
0,0
0,0
0,0
0,0%
0,102
0,014 5
66
Quantity
W dut
1629
Result:
1630
Quantity: W dut in %;
1631
Value: 0,102%;
1632
Expanded measurement uncertainty (u): 0,029%;
1633
u = 2 u N2 dut + uc2st ;
1634
Coverage factor: 2,0;
1635
Coverage: t-table 95%.
1636
1637
D.3.1.4
1638
Measurement uncertainty budget taking into account the error of the

standard
Table D. 3 List of the quantities:
1639
Quantity
W dut
Unit
%
1/kWh
W st
C dut
1/kWh
N st
Relative error of the DUT

Number of pulses of the DUT
N dut
C st
Definition
Meter constant of the standard

Relative error of the standard; value from the calibration certificate
Meter constant of the DUT
Number of pulses of the standard
1640
EXAMPLE 2:
1641
N dut :
1642
Type A; Observation method: direct; Number of observations: 10

No.
Observation
of DUT
10 009
10 011
10 012
10 010
58

5
10 009
10 010
10 013
10 008
10 015
10
10 005
1643
Mean value: 10 010,2
1644
Standard deviation of the individual observation: 2,8
1645
Standard deviation of the mean: 0,879
1646
Degree of freedom: 9
1647
C st :
1648
Constant
1649
Value: 10 000 x 1/kWh; manufacturer's specification
1650
1651
W st :
1652
This indication has been taken from the calibration certificate (W st / W st )
1653
Type B Standard distribution
1654
Value: -0,000 1
1655
Relative expanded measurement uncertainty: 0,000 06
1656
Coverage factor : 2
1657
C dut :
1658
Constant
1659
Value: 10 000 x 1/kWh
1660
N st :
1661
Type A; Observation method: direct; Number of observations: 10

No.
Observation
of working
standard
10 000
10 000
10 000
10 000
10 000
10 000
10 000
10 000
10 000
10
10 000
1662
1663
Standard deviation of the individual observation: 0,0;
1664
Standard deviation of the mean: 0,0;
1665
59
1666
Quantity (X i )
Value (x i )
Standard
measurement
uncertainty (u)
Degree of
freedom
(V eff )
Sensitivity
coefficient
(c i )
Uncertainty
contribution
u i =u . c i
Index
N dut
10 010,20
0,879
0,010
8,810 -3
89,6%
C st
10 000,0 x
1/kWh
30,0x 10 -6
50
-100
-3,0x 10 -3
10,4%
0,0
0,0
0,0
0,0%
W st
-100,0x 10 -6
C dut
10,000,0 x
1/kWh
N st
10,000,0
W dut
0,092 0
9,29x 10
-3
11
1667
Result:
1668
Quantity: W dut in %
1669
Value: 0,092%
1670
Expanded measurement uncertainty (u): 0,021%
1672
Coverage factor: 2.3
1673
Coverage: t-table 95%
1674
D.3.2
1675
D.3.2.1
1676
The measuring principle is shown in Figure D. 1.
1671
Comparison method
Measuring principle
1677
1678
1679
Figure D. 1 Test setup using the comparison method
1680
1681
The DUT and the standard meter are simultaneously supplied with the same test quantities
(e.g 120 V, 5 A, power factor 1) by a power source. The active power is measured and
60
1682
1683
displayed as a measurement value. The measurement values are recorded at regular time
intervals.
1684
D.3.2.2
1685
For the calculation of the relative error for the active power, the following applies:
Model equation
1686
Pdut =
1687
1688
Pdut =
Pdut Pdut Pst

=
Sq
Uq Iq
Taking into account the

Pdut ( Pdut Pdut _ res ) ( Pst Pst Pst _ res Pst1689
_ drift )
1690
resolution of the display,
=
Sq
Uq Iq
1691
the drift and the error of
1693
following applies:
1694
(6)
1695
1696
D.3.2.3
1697
1698
1699
Measurement uncertainty budget
1692
the standard meter, the
61
Table D. 5 List of the quantities
1700
Quantity
Unit
Definition
Rel. error of the DUT related to the apparent power (P dut / S q )
P dut
1701
1702
1703
1704
1705
1706
1707
1708
1709
1710
1711
P dut
Display of the DUT
P dut_res
Resolution of the measured value display of the DUT
P st
Display of the standard
P st
Correction of the standard, known from calibration
P st_res
Resolution of the standard display
P st_drif t
Drift of the standard
Uq
Voltage set at the power source
Iq
Current set at the power source
EXAMPLE 3:
P dut :
Result
P dut :
Type A
Observation method: direct
Number of observations: 10
No.
Observation of
DUT
599,841 4
599,841 4
599,840 7
599,842
599,839 4
599,84
599,840 3
599,840 3
599,840 7
10
599,84
1712
Mean value: 599,840 620 W
1713
Standard deviation of the individual observation: 790x 10
1714
Standard deviation of the mean: 249x 10
1715
-6
1716
1717
P dut_res :
1718
Type B rectangular distribution
1719
Value: 0 W
1720
Half breadth of the limits: 0,000 05 W
1722
Resolution of the digital display of the DUT
1723
(at 600 W on 7 positions, this corresponds to 100 W)
1721
1724
-6

1725
1726
1727
1728
1729
1730
1731
1732
1733
1734
1735
1736
1737
1738
1739
1740
1741
1742
1743
1744
1745
1746
1747
1748
1749
1750
1751
1752
1753
1754
1755
1756
1757
1758
1759
1760
1761
1762
1763
1764
1765
1766
1767
1768
62
P st :
Type A
Observation method: direct
Number of observations: 10
No.
Observation of
working
standard
599,960 7
599,959 7
599,959 4
599,959
599,96
599,959 7
599,96
599,959 4
599,959 4
10
599,959
Mean value: 599,959 630 W

-6
Standard deviation of the individual observation: 510x 10 W
-6
Standard deviation of the mean: 163x 10 W
P st :
Type B Standard distribution
Value: 0,105 6 W
Expanded measurement uncertainty: 0,012 W
Coverage factor : 2
Correction of the standard is determined during the calibration of the standard
-6
20 x10 corresponds to 12 mW at 600 W
P st_res :
Type B rectangular distribution.
Value: 0 W
Half breadth of the limits: 0,000 05 W
Resolution of the digital display of the standard
(at 600 W on 7 positions, it corresponds to 100 W)
P st_drift :
Type B rectangular distribution.
Value: 0 W
Half breadth of the limits: 0,003 W
-6
The uncertainty due to the drift of the standard is estimated to be 5 x10 .

This corresponds to 3 mW at 600 W.
U q:
Type B Standard distribution.
Value: 120 V
Expanded measurement uncertainty: 0,12 V
Coverage factor : 2
U q is the voltage set at the power source.
-3
Estimated measurement uncertainty: 1 x10
63

1769
1770
1771
1772
1773
1774
1775
1776
1777
1778
1779
I q:
Type B Standard distribution.
Value: 5 A
Expanded measurement uncertainty: 0,005 A
Coverage factor : 2
I q is the current set at the power source.
-3
Estimated measurement uncertainty: 1 x10
1780
Quantity (X i )
Value (x i )
Standard
measurement
uncertainty (u)
Degree of
freedom
(V eff )
Sensitivity
coefficient
(c i )
Uncertainty
contribution
u i =u . c i
Index
P dut
599,840 620 W
249x 10 -6 W
0,001 7
420x 10 -9
0,2%
P dut_res
P st
0W
28,9x 10
599,959 630 W
0,105 60 W
P st
P dut_res
0W
P st_drif t
Uq
163x 10
-22x 10
W
W
-6
0,001 73 W
5,000 00 A
P dut
-6
28,9x 10
0,0 W
-6
0,006 00 W
120,000 0 V
Iq
1781
1782
1783
1784
1785
1786
-6
0,060 0 V
9
50
50
0,002 50 A
50
-6
58
10,4x 10
0,001 7
48x 10
-0,001 7
0,001 7
-0,001 7
190x 10
4,5x 10
-270x 10
10x 10
-0,001 7
-9
-6
-9
-9
0,0%
0,1%
-6
92,1%
-9
0,0%
-6
7,7%
-48x 10
-2.9x 10
11x 10
-9
0,0%
11x 10
-9
0,0%
Result:
Quantity: P dut
-6
Value: -22x 10
-6
Expanded measurement uncertainty: 21x 10
u = 2 u Pdut + u Pst + uPst + u Pst _ drift

1787
1788
1789
1790
1791
Coverage factor: 2,0

Coverage: t-table 95%
1792
D.4
Indication of the measurement uncertainty
1793
1794
1795
1796
In the calibration certificate, the complete measuring result - composed of the estimated value
P dut of the measured quantity and the associated expanded measurement uncertainty (U) - is
to be indicated in the form: P dut U. This indication must be completed by a note which
should generally have the following content:
1797
1798
1799
The expanded measurement uncertainty stated is the product of the standard measurement
uncertainty and the coverage factor k = 2. In the case of a normal distribution, it corresponds
to a coverage probability of approx. 95%.
64
Annex E
(Informative)
Guidelines for overall laboratory setup
1800
1801
1802
1803
E.1
Introduction
If legally relevant measurement results are stored on electronic data storage devices, the data
shall be readable for at least 10 years.
For every meter test equipment a software logbook must be kept. Every first application of
new test software must be documented with date, program name and version number in the
logbook. Old versions of the software have to be kept. Changes in the software must be
document which change at what time has been done, how the change influences the
measuring results and name of author of change. The changes must be released by the
person responsible. The MTU may be only used again for calibration or tests or batch tests
after a new release by the person responsible. The logging of new release can be done
electronically if a complete and understandable recording is guaranteed.
1804
1805
1806
All laboratories for the testing of electrical energy meters should have appropriate facilities for
carrying out the required tests in accordance with the relevant standards and the
corresponding requirements for test laboratory such as specified in ISO 17025.
1807
E.2
1808
The rooms for the laboratory should be:
1809
Sufficiently large, clean dry, dust free;
1810
1811
1812
1813
1814
1815
Free from vibration. The calibration area should be adequately free from vibrations
generated by central air conditioning plants, vehicular traffic and other sources to ensure
consistent and uniform operating conditions. Continuous vibration in the lab leads to
malfunctioning of the sensors. Acoustic noise level in the laboratory should be maintained
to facilitate proper performance of calibration work. A threshold noise level of 60 dBA is
recommended;
1816
1817
1818
1819
Sufficiently illuminated. The calibration & testing area should have adequate level of
illumination. Where permissible fluorescent lighting is preferred to avoid localized heating
and temperature drift. The recommended level of illumination is 450-700 lux on the
working table.
1820
Protected against solar radiation.
1821
E.3
1822
1823
The test laboratory should have necessary arrangements to maintain power supply conditions
as specified below.
1824
Table E. 1 Mains supply quality
General conditions
Quality of mains supply
Quantity
Voltage supply
Value
3 phase 4 wire
3 x 230/400V, with a relative tolerance of 5%
Frequency
50 / 60 Hz 1%
Voltage distortion
< 2%
Earth resistance
< 2 Ohm
Protection
Protection against, lightning, spikes, voltage surges. Individual equipment

shall be protected against short circuit, earth fault and overcurrent.
65
1825
E.4
Reference standard
1826
1827
The laboratory shall be equipped with an appropriate reference standard for determining the
overall accuracy of the MTU, for control measurement and other purposes.
66
Annex F
(normative)
Multi-secondary voltage transformer
1828
1829
1830
1831
F.1
Introduction
1832
1833
1834
Multi Secondary Voltage Transformers (MSVT) are necessary for testing single-phase meters,
where the current and voltage circuits cannot be galvanically separated (meters with
permanently closed link between the voltage and current circuits).
1835
F.2
1836
F.2.1
1837
1838
meter with permanently closed link

meter, in which the link between the voltage circuit and current circuit cannot be opened
1839
1840
1841
NOTE
In some cases the link may exist but it is either inaccessible or cannot be opened to prevent tampering. In some
electronic meter designs, the voltage and current circuits cannot be separated due to technical limitations imposed by the
integrated circuits used.
1842
F.2.2
1843
1844
1845
1846
Multi Secondary Voltage Transformer, MSVT

isolating transformer, used to provide isolation between the primary and secondary windings
while maintaining the same voltage. An MSVT has one primary winding and N or N+1
secondary windings, where N is the number of meter test positions on the MTU.
1847
F.3
1848
1849
1850
Meters are usually tested with the link between the voltage and current circuits opened, the
voltage circuits of the DUTs connected in parallel and the current circuits connected in series.
This method allows testing multiple meters at the same time.
1851
1852
1853
If the link between the voltage and current circuits cannot be opened, and the meters were
connected the same way, a voltage drop would occur on the current circuit of each meter and
therefore the voltage would be different on each test position.
1854
1855
1856
1857
Hence, an MSVT is required to test meters with permanently closed link. The MSVT provides
the isolation while maintaining the same voltage at each meter test position. The principle of
the test is illustrated in Figure F. 1 and Figure F. 2. The difference is in the connection of the
voltage circuit of the standard meter.
1858
1859
NOTE The MVST is an optional component of each MTU. The purchaser should specifically request that the MTU
be equipped or not with an MSVT depending on the meters to be tested.
Definitions
Application
67
1860
1861
1862
Figure F. 1 Testing of single phase meters with closed link between the voltage and
current circuits (variant 1)
1863
1864
1865
Figure F. 2 Testing of single phase meters with closed link between the voltage and current
circuits (variant 2)
68
1866
F.4
Technical requirements
1867
F.4.1
1868
The MSVT shall meet the requirements specified in Table F. 1.
Number of windings and ratio

Table F. 1 Technical requirements of MSVTs
1869
Parameter
Requirement
Number of secondary windings
N (N = Meter test positions)

Additional windings may be available for the
standard meter to improve the accuracy (see Figure
F. 2)
Nominal value of primary voltage
220 V...240 V
(other voltages may be specified)
Nominal value of secondary voltage
220 V...240 V
(other voltages may be specified)
Operating voltage range
-10 + 15%
Nominal frequency
50 Hz / 60 Hz
Operating frequency range
f n + 2%
Secondary burden at each winding
0 VA - 15 VA
Error between primary to secondary winding in the

whole operation range.
0,1%, 2 min
(only required if the working standard meter is

connected to the primary side of the MSVT)
Error between each secondary winding in the
whole operating range.
0,05%, 1 min
(if the working standard meter is connected to the

secondary side of the MSVT)
1870
F.5
1871
1872
The manufacturer shall provide the accuracy test results of each MSVT over the working
range
1873
The maximum permissible limits of error are shown in Table F. 2
1874
Total accuracy of MTU with MSVT
Table F. 2 Maximum permissible limits of error of MTU with MSVT

Test point
Maximum permissible limits of

error of MTU in % while using
MSVTT
Voltage
Current range
PF = 1
PF = 0,5
230 V
25 mA < I < 120 A
W max + 0.07
W max + 0.15
NOTE W max is taken according to table 21
1875
1876
In case the calibration certificate of the MSVT is available, a total accuracy test of the MSVT
must not be carried out at the MTU.
69
Annex G
(normative)
Isolating Current Transformer (ICT)
1877
1878
1879
1880
G.1
1881
1882
1883
Isolating Current Transformers (ICTs) are used for testing polyphase meters with where the
current and voltage circuits cannot be galvanically separated (meters with permanently closed
link between the voltage and current circuits).
1884
G.2
1885
G.2.1
1886
1887
Three phase meters in which the link between voltage and current circuit of all three phases
are closed permanently or not possible to open during testing.
1888
G.2.2
1889
1890
An ICT is a three phase current transformer which has a ratio 1:1 and provides isolation in the
current circuits of the MTU, between the current source and each DUT.
1891
G.3
1892
1893
Testing of multiple numbers of three phase closed link meters requires isolation in the current
circuit.
1894
Each phase and each meter test position will require an ICT to provide the isolation.
1895
1896
NOTE ICTs are optional components of MTUs. This mainly depends on the design of meters to be tested. The
purchaser should specifically mention in his technical requirements along with meter test positions.
1897
1898
1899
Figure G. 1 Testing of 3-phase meters with closed link between the voltage and
current circuits
1900
1901
Introduction
Definitions
Three phase closed-link meters
Isolating Current Transformer (ICT)
Application
70
1902
G.4
Technical requirements
1903
ICTs shall fulfil the following technical characteristics.

Table G. 1 Technical requirements of ICT
1904
Technical parameters
Requirements
Maximum current (I max )
120 A per phase
Minimum current
10 mA per phase
Ratio
1:1
Power rating
Max. 60 VA per phase at 120 A, max. output voltage 0.5 V over the
whole current range
Current range
Accuracy
Power supply of the ICT for
compensation purpose
Ratio error
%
Phase angle error,

min
25 mA < I < 150 mA
0,2
150 mA < I < 120 A
0,05
Shall be decided by the manufacturer
NOTE 1 The manufacturer and the purchaser may agree on different requirements.
NOTE 2 Attention shall be paid on the sufficiency of maximum VA power rating of amplifier, maximum
number of ICTs in each current circuit and required test current.
NOTE 3 ICT shall give an automatic warning if a functional failure causes the secondary current to differ
from the primary current by more than the limits given in this table.
1905
G.5
Wiring and terminals
1906
1907
The ICT wiring and terminals shall meet the following requirements unless otherwise agreed
by the purchaser and the manufacturer:
1908
1909
The ICTs secondary cable should have appropriate length and size to keep the burden
low;
1910
1911
The ICT terminals in the MTU shall be marked in each phase, identifying the inputs and
the outputs.
1912
G.6
1913
1914
The overall error of the MTU while using ICT should not exceed the values specified in Table
G. 2.
1915
Table G. 2 Maximum permissible limit of error of MTU with ICT
Total accuracy of MTU with ICT
Test point
Maximum permissible limits of

error of MTU in % while using ICT
Voltage
Current range
PF = 1
PF = 0,5
230 V
25 mA n < I < 150 mA
W max + 0,2
W max + 0,4
230 V
150mA < I < 120 A
W max + 0.05
W max + 0.1
NOTE W max is taken according to table 21
1916
1917
1918
In case the calibration certificate of the ICTs are available, a total accuracy test of the ICT`s
must not be carried out at the MTU.

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Normative references ..................................................................................................... 11

Terms and definitions ..................................................................................................... 13

3.1 Definitions related to the elements of the MTU ...................................................... 13

4.1 Introduction ........................................................................................................... 20

Mains supply ......................................................................................................... 22

General requirements ............................................................................................ 25

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7.3.6 For the communication interfaces and error calculators ............................. 30

8.1 Normal environmental conditions ........................................................................... 32

Influence of mains supply ...................................................................................... 33

10.1 General requirements ............................................................................................ 34

11.1 Accuracy requirements under reference conditions ................................................ 36

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11.3.1 Test with 5 harmonic in the current and voltage ....................................... 38

12.1 Application ............................................................................................................ 39

13.1 General ................................................................................................................. 41

Annex B (normative) Reference conditions ........................................................................... 48

C.1 Phase fired control (odd harmonics) ...................................................................... 49

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Examples for the calculation of the measurement uncertainty ................................ 54

Figure C. 1 Test circuit diagram (informative) ..................................................................... 49

Figure C. 2 Phase fired waveform ...................................................................................... 50

Figure C. 3 Informative distribution of harmonic content of phase fired waveform (the

Figure C. 4 Burst fired waveform ........................................................................................ 51

Figure D. 1 Test setup using the comparison method ......................................................... 59

Table 1 Mains power supply condition ................................................................................ 22

Table 2 Test voltage circuit each phase ............................................................................. 22

Table 3 Test current circuit each phase ............................................................................. 23

Table 5 Setting of frequency .............................................................................................. 23

Table 6 Setting of harmonics ............................................................................................. 23

Table 7 Standard electrical values for the standard meter .................................................. 24

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Table 9 Electrical values for the error calculation system ................................................... 25

Table 10 Information requirements ..................................................................................... 27

Table 10 Information requirements (continued) .................................................................. 28

Table 11 Climatic conditions .............................................................................................. 32

Table 12 Surface temperature limits ................................................................................... 33

Table 13 A.C. voltage tests ................................................................................................ 34

Table 15 Percentage error limits for the standard meter ..................................................... 37