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  • BS EN 61268:1996

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    Alternating current static var-hour meters for reactive energy (classes 2 and 3)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  03-07-2003

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-12-1996

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Definitions
    3.1 General definitions
    3.2 Definitions related to the functional elements
    3.3 Definitions of mechanical elements
    3.4 Definitions of insulations
    3.5 Definitions of meter quantities
    3.6 Definitions of influence quantities
    3.7 Definition of tests
    4 Requirements
    4.1 Standard electrical values
    4.2 Mechanical requirements
    4.3 Climatic conditions
    4.4 Electrical requirements
    4.5 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
    4.6 Accuracy requirements
    5 Tests and test conditions
    5.1 General testing procedures
    5.2 Tests of mechanical requirements
    5.3 Tests of climatic influences
    5.4 Tests of electrical requirements
    5.5 Tests for electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
    5.6 Tests for accuracy requirements
    Tables
    1 Standard reference voltages
    2 Standard reference currents
    3 Clearances and creepage distances for the terminal
          block
    4 Voltage marking
    5 Temperature range
    6 Relative humidity
    7 Voltage range
    8 Variations due to short-time overcurrents
    9 Variations due to self-heating
    10 Percentage error limits (single-phase meters and
          polyphase meters with balanced loads)
    11 Percentage error limits (polyphase meters carrying
          a single-phase load, but with balanced polyphase
          voltages applied to voltage circuits)
    12 Influence quantities
    13 Temperature coefficient
    14 Starting current
    15 A.C. voltage tests
    16 Voltage and current balance
    17 Reference conditions
    18 Interpretation of test results
    Annexes
    A Relationship between ambient air temperature and
          relative humidity
    B Test circuit diagram for d.c. influence test
    C Voltage waveform for the tests of the effect of
          voltage dips and short interruptions
    D Electromagnet for testing the influence of
          externally produced magnetic fields
    E Geometric representation of active and reactive
          power
    F Test schedule
    ZA (normative) Normative references to international
          publications with their corresponding European
          publications
    ZB (normative) Special national conditions

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    Applies to newly manufactured units and follows practice set in BS EN 61036:1995. Includes type tests only. Accuracy requirements are based on BS EN 61036 class 2 meters

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    Committee PEL/13
    Development Note Supersedes 92/23181 DC Also numbered as IEC 61268. Inactive for new design. (03/2004)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
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    BS EN 60387:1993 Specification for symbols for alternating-current electricity meters
    BS 7003:1988 Specification for spring-operated impact-test apparatus and its calibration
    BS EN 60269-1 : 2007 LOW-VOLTAGE FUSES - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
    IEC 60695-2-1:1991 Fire hazard testing - Part 2: Test methods - Section 1: Glow-wire test and guidance
    BS 3939-2:1985 Graphical symbols for electrical power, telecommunications and electronics diagrams Symbol elements, qualifying symbols and other symbols having general application
    BS EN 60068-2-27:2009 Environmental testing Tests. Test Ea and guidance. Shock
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    BS EN 60514:1995 Acceptance inspection of class 2 alternating-current watthour meters
    IEC TR 60736:1982 Testing equipment for electrical energy meters
    IEC 60145:1963 Var-hour (reactive energy) meters
    IEC 60801-4:1988 Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial-process measurement and control equipment - Part 4: Electrical fast transient/burst requirements
    IEC 60068-2-11:1981 Basic environmental testing procedures - Part 2-11: Tests - Test Ka: Salt mist
    IEC 60269-1:2006+AMD1:2009+AMD2:2014 CSV Low-voltage fuses - Part 1: General requirements
    ISO 75-2:2013 Plastics — Determination of temperature of deflection under load — Part 2: Plastics and ebonite
    IEC 60817:1984 Spring-operated impact-test apparatus and its calibration
    BS 7625:1993 Specification for voltage transformers
    IEC 60085:2007 Electrical insulation - Thermal evaluation and designation
    BS 3939-1:1986 Graphical symbols for electrical power, telecommunications and electronics diagrams General information, general index
    BS EN 60060-2:1995 High-voltage test techniques Measuring systems
    BS EN 61036:1997 Alternating current static watt-hour meters for active energy (classes 1 and 2)
    IEC 60375:2003 Conventions concerning electric and magnetic circuits
    BS EN 60068-2-1:2007 Environmental testing Tests. Test A. Cold
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    IEC 60529:1989+AMD1:1999+AMD2:2013 CSV Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code)
    IEC 60068-2-2:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-2: Tests - Test B: Dry heat
    BS 2011-2.1Ka:1982 Environmental testing. Tests Test Ka.Salt mist
    BS EN 60068-2-2:2007 Environmental testing Tests. Test B. Dry heat
    IEC 60801-3:1984 Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial-process measurement and control equipment - Part 3: Radiated electromagnetic field requirements
    IEC 60721-3-3:1994+AMD1:1995+AMD2:1996 CSV Classification of environmental conditions - Part 3-3: Classification of groups of environmental parameters and their severities - Stationary use at weatherprotected locations
    IEC 60417C:1977 Third supplement.
    IEC 60359:2001 Electrical and electronic measurement equipment - Expression of performance
    IEC 60186:1987 Voltage transformers
    BS EN 60801-2:1993 Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial-process measurement and control equipment Electrostatic discharge requirements
    IEC 60068-2-1:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold
    BS 7697:1993 Nominal voltages for low voltage public electricity supply systems
    BS EN 60721-3-3:1995 Classification of environmental conditions. Classification of groups of environmental parameters and their severities Stationary use at weatherprotected locations
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    IEC 60387:1992 Symbols for alternating-current electricity meters
    BS 7626:1993 Specification for current transformers
    IEC 61036:1996+AMD1:2000 CSV Alternating current static watt-hour meters for active energy (classes 1 and 2)
    BS 6217:1981 Guide to graphical symbols for use on electrical equipment
    IEC 60801-2:1991 Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial-process measurement and control equipment - Part 2: Electrostatic discharge requirements
    IEC 60068-2-30:2005 Environmental testing - Part 2-30: Tests - Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle)
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