BS EN 61298-3:2008

INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 General considerations
5 Ambient temperature effects
6 Ambient relative humidity effects
7 Vibration
8 Shock, drop and topple
9 Mounting position
10 Over-range
11 Output load effects
12 Power supply
13 Superimposed voltages
14 Harmonic distortion effects
15 Magnetic field effects
16 Electromagnetic field immunity test
17 Electrostatic discharge
18 Effect of open-circuited and short-circuited input
19 Effect of open-circuited and short-circuited output
20 Effects of process medium conditions
21 Atmospheric pressure effects
22 Flow of purge gas through the device
23 Accelerated operational life test
24 Operational long-term drift test (optional)
Bibliography
Annex ZA (normative) - Normative references to international
                       publications with their corresponding
                       European publications

Describes general methods and procedures for conducting tests and reporting on the functional and performance characteristics of process measurement and control devices.

IEC 61298-3:2008 specifies general methods and procedures for conducting tests and reporting on the functional and performance characteristics of process measurement and control devices. The tests are applicable to any such devices characterized by their own specific input and output variables, and by the specific relationship (transfer function) between the inputs and outputs, and include analogue and digital devices. For devices that require special tests, this standard should be used, together with any product-specific standard specifying special tests. It covers tests for the effects of influence quantities.