IEC 60050-300:2001/AMD2:2016

Amendment 1 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 300: Electrical and electronic measurements and measuring instruments - Part 314: Specific terms according to the type of instrument

Amendement 1 - Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International (IEV) - Partie 300: Mesures et appareils de mesure électriques et électroniques - Partie 314: Termes spécifiques selon le type d’appareil

Mednarodni elektrotehniški slovar - Električne in elektronske meritve in merilni instrumenti - 314. del: Posebni izrazi, povezani s tipom instrumenta - Dopolnilo A2

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 15-Dec-2016
• ICS: 01.040.17 - Metrology and measurement. Physical phenomena (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 17.220.20 - Measurement of electrical and magnetic quantities
• Technical Committee: TC 1 - Terminology
• Current Stage: PPUB - Publication issued
• Start Date: 19-Jan-2017
• Completion Date: 16-Dec-2016
• Ref Project: SIST IEC 60050-300:2008/A2:2017 - Amendment 1 - International electrotechnical vocabulary - Electrical and electronic measurements and measuring instruments - Part 314: Specific terms according to the type of instrument

Relations

• Amends: IEC 60050-300:2001 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 300: 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
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

Overview

IEC 60050-300:2001/AMD2:2016 is an important Amendment 1 to the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV), specifically focusing on Part 300, which covers electrical and electronic measurements and measuring instruments. This amendment updates Part 314, which defines specific terms according to the type of instrument. Published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), this standard ensures uniform terminology across the electrical engineering and measurement industries, facilitating clear communication and interoperability worldwide.

The amendment includes approved changes to terminology compiled by IEC Technical Committee 1 on Terminology, and these updates are integrated into the online electropedia resource (www.electropedia.org). It addresses concepts such as the code converter (transcoder) and clarifications on amplitude modulation (AM), refining how professionals describe and categorize measurement instruments and related processes.

Key Topics

• Standard Terminology Updates
  The amendment revises specific vocabulary entries that define terms related to electrical and electronic measurement instruments. For example:

  • Code converter (transcoder): A device that converts information representation from one code to another.
  • Amplitude modulation (AM): Refers users to related definitions for modulation techniques used in measurement contexts.

• Harmonization of Terms
  By providing precise and internationally accepted definitions, IEC 60050-300:2016 supports consistent understanding across diverse technical domains such as metrology, electronic instrumentation, and signal processing.

• Integration with Digital Resources
  The vocabulary changes tie directly into the IEV online platform, enabling dynamic updates and easy access for professionals needing the latest terminology for measurement equipment.

Applications

This IEC vocabulary amendment is critical for a range of practical applications in several sectors:

• Electrical Engineering and Testing
  Engineers and technicians involved in electrical measurements use these standardized terms to specify instruments, interpret measurement results, and develop testing procedures.

• Measurement Instrument Manufacturing
  Manufacturers rely on precise terminology to design, document, and market instruments compliant with international standards, improving product clarity and user understanding.

• Metrology Laboratories
  Calibration and testing labs utilize this vocabulary to ensure standardized definitions while reporting measurement results and interfacing with global metrological frameworks.

• Educational and Training Programs
  Universities and technical institutions incorporate IEV terminology to provide students and trainees a solid foundation in internationally recognized measurement concepts.

Related Standards

To maximize the practical benefits of IEC 60050-300:2001/AMD2:2016, professionals commonly reference related IEC standards and documentation, including:

• IEC 60050-300 (Base Standard): The core standard covering general vocabulary for electrical and electronic measurements and instruments.
• IEC 702 Series: Covering modulation techniques and signal analysis crucial for understanding terms like amplitude modulation referenced in this amendment.
• ISO/IEC Guides on Metrology and Measurement: Complementary guidelines ensuring measurement accuracy and traceability aligned with IEC vocabulary.
• Electropedia (www.electropedia.org): The official online directory hosted by IEC that offers continuously updated terminology from the IEV, including changes from this amendment.

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Aligning with IEC 60050-300:2016 and its amendments ensures professionals and organizations maintain clarity, precision, and international compliance in the language of electrical and electronic measurements. This enhances communication across the industry and supports technological advancement in measurement instrumentation globally.

Standards Content (Sample)

IEC 60050-300 ®
Edition 1.0 2016-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
HO RIZONTAL STANDARD
NO RME HORIZONTALE
AMENDMENT 2
AMENDEMENT 2
International electrotechnical vocabulary –
Electrical and electronic measurements and measuring instruments –
Part 314: Specific terms according to the type of instrument

Vocabulaire électrotechnique international –
Mesures et appareils de mesure électriques et électroniques –
Partie 314: Termes spécifiques selon le type d’appareil

IEC 60050-300:2001-07/AMD2:2016-12(en-fr)

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Amendment 1 - International electrotechnical vocabulary - Electrical and electronic
measurements and measuring instruments - Part 314: Specific terms according to the
type of instrument
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ICS:
01.040.17 Meroslovje in merjenje. Metrology and measurement.
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IEC 60050-300 ®
Edition 1.0 2016-12
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
HO RIZONTAL STANDARD
NO RME HORIZONTALE
AMENDMENT 2
AMENDEMENT 2
International electrotechnical vocabulary –

Electrical and electronic measurements and measuring instruments –

Part 314: Specific terms according to the type of instrument

Vocabulaire électrotechnique international –

Mesures et appareils de mesure électriques et électroniques –

Partie 314: Termes spécifiques selon le type d’appareil

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 01.040.17; 17.220.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-3727-4
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