SIST IEC 60050-300:2008/A1:2017

Amendment 1 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Electrical and electronic measurements and measuring instruments - Part 312: General terms relating to electrical measurements

Amendement 1 - Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International - Mesures et appareils de mesure électriques et électroniques - Partie 312: Termes généraux concernant les mesures électriques

Mednarodni elektrotehniški slovar - Električne in elektronske meritve in merilni instrumenti - 312. del: Splošni izrazi, povezani z električnimi meritvami - Dopolnilo A1

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 13-Mar-2017
• ICS: 01.040.17 - Metrology and measurement. Physical phenomena (Vocabularies)
• ICS: 17.220.20 - Measurement of electrical and magnetic quantities
• ICS: 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general
• Technical Committee: TRM - Terminology
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 21-Feb-2017
• Due Date: 28-Apr-2017
• Completion Date: 14-Mar-2017
• Ref Project: IEC 60050-300-am1 - Amendment 1 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Electrical and electronic measurements and measuring instruments - Part 312: General terms relating to electrical measurements

Relations

• Amends: SIST IEC 60050-300:2008 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - 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: 06-Mar-2017

Overview

IEC 60050-300 Amendment 1 is a vital update to the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV), specifically focusing on electrical and electronic measurements and measuring instruments. This amendment enhances Part 312, which covers general terms relating to electrical measurements. Developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), this amendment ensures consistency and clarity in terminology used worldwide within the electrical engineering sector.

As a recognized horizontal standard, SIST IEC 60050-300:2008/A1:2017 supports global standardization efforts in metrology and electrical terminology. It addresses precise definitions such as the "rated insulation voltage," essential for understanding electrical equipment performance and safety. The amendment reflects approved changes to the vocabulary, enhancing the alignment with current industry and technical committee requirements.

Key Topics

• General electrical measurement terminology: Clarifies and updates key terms used across electrical and electronic measurement disciplines.
• Rated insulation voltage: Defines this specific measurement parameter as the designated root mean square (rms) withstand voltage assigned by manufacturers to electrical equipment or components, highlighting its distinction from the functional rated voltage.
• Consistency in terminology: Harmonizes definitions to support accurate communication in technical documentation, testing, design, and manufacturing.
• Alignment with IEC standards: Incorporates modifications based on related standards such as IEC 60664-2-1 to maintain compatibility and relevance.
• Multilingual presentation: Terms and definitions are provided in multiple languages, including English and French, promoting international usability.

Applications

IEC 60050-300 Amendment 1 is crucial for professionals and organizations involved in:

• Electrical equipment design and manufacturing: Ensuring correct interpretation of insulation voltage ratings and measurement principles to enhance product safety.
• Testing and calibration laboratories: Applying standardized vocabulary for test procedures related to electrical insulation and measuring instrument performance.
• Quality assurance and compliance: Maintaining adherence to international standards for measurement terminology, fostering regulatory compliance across markets.
• Technical documentation and education: Providing engineers, technicians, and educators with authoritative terminology to improve clarity in manuals, standards, and learning materials.
• Metrology and standardization bodies: Supporting updates and maintenance of electrical measurement vocabularies to reflect technological advancements.

Related Standards

• IEC 60664-2-1 - Insulation coordination for equipment within low-voltage systems: Defines rated insulation voltage among other related parameters.
• IEC 60050 (IEV series) - The broader international electrotechnical vocabulary covering numerous electrical and electronic terms to standardize global communication.
• Electropedia (www.electropedia.org) - The official IEC online platform where the latest vocabulary updates from IEC 60050, including amendments, are published and maintained.
• ICS 01.040.17 - Metrology and measurement: The International Classification for Standards that covers physical phenomena measurements, within which this amendment falls.
• ICS 29.020 - Electrical engineering in general: The classification that includes terminology relevant to electrical engineering fields affected by this vocabulary update.

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IEC 60050-300 Amendment 1 serves as an essential resource for ensuring universal understanding of general terms related to electrical measurements, promoting safety, reliability, and interoperability across the electrical and electronic industries worldwide.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Amendment 1 - International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Electrical and electronic
measurements and measuring instruments - Part 312: General terms relating to electrical
measurements
Amendement 1 - Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International - Mesures et appareils de
mesure électriques et électroniques - Partie 312: Termes généraux concernant les
mesures électriques
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: IEC 60050-300-am1
ICS:
01.040.17 Meroslovje in merjenje. Metrology and measurement.
Fizikalni pojavi (Slovarji) Physical phenomena
(Vocabularies)
17.220.20 0HUMHQMHHOHNWULþQLKLQ Measurement of electrical
PDJQHWQLKYHOLþLQ and magnetic quantities
29.020 Elektrotehnika na splošno Electrical engineering in
general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

IEC 60050-300 ®
Edition 1.0 2015-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
HO RIZONTAL STANDARD
NO RME HORIZONTALE
AMENDMENT 1
AMENDEMENT 1
International Electrotechnical Vocabulary –

Electrical and electronic measurements and measuring instruments –

Part 312: General terms relating to electrical measurements

Vocabulaire Electrotechnique International –

Mesures et appareils de mesure électriques et électroniques –

Partie 312: Termes généraux concernant les mesures électriques

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 01.040.17; 17.220.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-2288-1

SIST IEC 60050-300:20
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