CLC/TC 85X - Measuring equipment for electrical and electromagnetic quantities

2022-06-02: CLC/TC 85X made a decision to temporarily remove the link, meanwhile working on the harmonziation issue via another amendment togther with CLC/TC 65X

This document specifies requirements for setting a uniform procedure to verify the effectiveness of the protective measures for current-using equipment or appliances after they have been repaired. This procedure is applicable to current-using equipment or appliances with a rated voltage above 25 V AC and 60 V DC up to 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC, and currents up to 63 A, connected to final circuits. They may be either pluggable equipment type A connected or permanently connected. This document is not intended to replace test covered by safety standards nor product standards, for example type tests, routine tests and acceptance tests. This document assumes that the current-using equipment or appliances under consideration complies with its related product standard, has been introduced on the market, has been in use, has failed, and has then been repaired. It intends to verify that operations for repairs have not jeopardized basic protective measures, for example to verify the continuity of the protective conductor, the withstand capability of the insulation or to verify that no metallic part is loose or is inadvertently inserted in the device. This document does not apply to: - recurrent tests defined in EN 50699; - devices and equipment that are part of the fixed electrical installations. For these, tests for verification after repair are covered by HD 60364 6; - audio/video, information and communication technology equipment; - uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS); - charging stations for electro-mobility; - power supplies; - programmable Logic Controllers (PLC); - power Drives; - devices for EX-zones or for mining applications in general; - products already covered by standards addressing similar topics such as: - medical equipment covered by EN 60601 1. For these devices, tests for verification after repair are covered by EN 62353; - arc welding equipment covered by EN IEC 60974 1. For these devices, tests for verification after repair are covered by EN 60974 4. - machinery covered by EN 60204-1. For these devices, EN 60204-1 applies.

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IEC 61557-3:2019 is available as IEC 61557-3:2019 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61557-3:2019 specifies the requirements applicable to equipment for measuring the loop impedance between a line conductor and protective conductor; between a line conductor and neutral; or between two line conductors by using the voltage drop when the circuit under test is loaded. IEC 61557-3:2019 cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2007. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) addition of equirements as regards the measurement category; b) addition of new requirements for operating instructions; c) alignment of the structure with that of the whole IEC 61557 series.

IEC 61557-7:2019 is available as IEC 61557-7:2019 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61557-7:2019 specifies the requirements applicable to measuring equipment for testing the phase sequence in three-phase distribution systems. Indication of the phase sequence can be mechanical, visual and/or audible. This document does not apply to additional measurements for other quantities. It does not apply to monitoring relays. IEC 61557-7:2019 cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2007. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following changes with respect to the previous edition: a) alignment of the structure with that of the whole IEC 61557 series; b) updated requirements in 4.3 in accordance with new editions of IEC 61010-1 and IEC 61010-031; c) the information on markings was extended; d) the information on the operating instructions was extended; e) complement to the information on the testing of leads; f) test leads for insulated conductors were introduced; g) Annex B was added with information on phase sequence tests and indications.

IEC 61557-11:2009 specifies the requirements for testing equipment applied to the testing of the effectiveness of residual current monitors (RCMs) of type A and type B, which are already installed in distribution systems. This test equipment can be used in any kind of network like a TN, TT or IT system. The test equipment may also be used for testing directionally discriminating RCMs in IT-Systems.This part is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61557-1:2007, Part 1: General requirements.

This part of IEC 60477 applies to resistors intended as laboratory AC resistors for use over a range of frequencies from DC up to a stated frequency which is not in excess of 1 MHz. Such resistors are hereinafter referred to as "AC resistors". In addition to satisfying the requirements of IEC 60477, resistors satisfying the requirements of this standard are designed to have a small variation of resistance and a small phase displacement over the stated frequency range. Because of the uncertainties in AC properties which can result from stray inductances, stray capacitances, eddy currents, dielectric absorption effects and skin effect, the AC resistors to which this standard applies are classified according to their construction (see Annex D), as follows: a) Two-terminal resistor which each of one terminal both for current and potential; b) Three-terminal resistor which has one more shield terminal (also could be called as guard terminal) connected to the electric screen than the two-terminal resistor to reduce the stray capacitances effect; c) Four-terminal resistor which has independent current terminals and potential terminals to reduce the stray inductances and contact resistances; d) Five-terminal resistor which has one more shield terminal than the four-terminal resistor; e) Four-terminal coaxial resistor which has two terminal-pairs with the outer shield conductors working as the low terminal of current or potential; f) Two-terminal-pair resistor which has two terminal-pairs with the outer shield conductors working as the return path for the signal current (not grounded); g) Four-terminal-pair resistor which has four terminal-pairs with the outer shield conductors working as the return path for the signal current (not grounded) to eliminate the effect of mutual coupling between the current and potential leads.

IEC 60477-1:2022 applies to resistors intended for use as laboratory DC resistors (hereinafter referred to as "resistors") comprising standard resistors, single or multiple resistors of accuracy Classes 0,000 05 to 10 and single or multi-dial resistors of accuracy Classes 0,000 5 to 10. This document does not apply to: 1) resistors which are intended for use solely as permanently mounted circuit components, 2) resistors used on alternating current or on pulsed current, 3) active resistors, 4) series resistors and shunts which are considered as accessories of electrical measuring instruments in the relevant IEC document (examples of these are as follows). IEC 60477-1:2022 cancels and replaces the first edition of IEC 60477 published in 1974, and its Amendment 1:1997. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) extended the resistor accuracy classes; b) deleted the resistor accuracy class expression in parts per million (ppm); c) excluded the active resistor from the scope of this document; d) updated the terms and definitions according to new IEC 60050 series; e) changed the term "resistance decade" to "resistance dial" to cover the multi-dial resistors with other resistance step values; f) updated the intrinsic error to intrinsic uncertainty according to IEC 60359; g) added the limits of relative stability for resistors of classes 0,000 05 to 0,01; h) added the requirements of high voltage resistors; i) updated the safety symbols and requirements according to the new IEC 61010 series; j) updated the insulation resistance requirements of resistors; k) added the requirements of temperature coefficient; l) updated the temperature requirements for transport and storage of resistors.

This part of IEC 61557 specifies requirements for power metering and monitoring devices (PMD) that measure and monitor the electrical quantities within electrical distribution systems, and optionally other external signals. These requirements also defin the performance of PMD in single- and three-phace AC or DC systems having rated voltages up to 1000 V AC or up to 1500 V DC. These devices are fixed or portable. They are intended to be used indoors and/or outdoors. Power metering and monitoring devices (PMD), as defined in this document, give additional safety information, which aids the verification of the installation and enhances the performance of the distribution systems. Additionally, this document specifies requirements for measurement functions dedicated to metering and monitoring of electrical parameters called power metering and monitoring function (PMF) which can be embedded in equipment (EMPF) that is not classified as PMD and for which the main function is not power metering and monitoring. Requirements for power metering and monitoring function (PMF) and additional requirements for equipments embedding power metering and monitoring function (EPMF) are described in Annex H. The power metering and monitoring devices (PMD) for electrical parameters described in this document are used for general industrial and commercial applications. This document does not address functional safety and cyber security aspects. This document is not applicable to: - electricity metering equipment that complies with IEC 62053-21, IEC 62053-22, IEC 62053-23 and IEC 62053-24. Nevertheless, uncertainties defined in this document for active and reactive energy measurement are derived from those defined in IEC 62053 (all parts); - the measurement and monitoring of electrical parameters defined in IEC 61557-2 to IEC 61557-9 and IEC 61557-13 or in IEC 62020; - power quality instrument (PQI) according IEC 62586 (all parts); - devices covered by IEC 60051 (all parts) (direct acting analogue electrical measuring instrument). Note 1 Generally such types of devices are used in the following applications or for the following general needs: - energy management inside the installation, such as facilitating the implementation of documents such as ISO 50001 and IEC 60364-8-1; - monitoring and/or measurement of electrical parameters; - measurement and/or monitoring of the quality of energy inside commercial/industrial installations. Note 2 A measuring and monitoring device of electrical parameters usually consists of several functional modules. All or some of the functional modules are combined in one device. Examples of fuctnional modules are: - measurement and monitoring of several electrical parameters simultaneously; - energy measurement and/or monitoring, as well as sometimes compliance with aspects of building regulations; - alarms functions; - demand side quality (current and voltage harmonics, over/under voltages, voltage dips and swells, etc.). Note 3 PMD are historically called power meter, power monitor, power monitor device, power energy monitoring device, power analyser, multifunction meter, measuring multifunction equipment, energe meters. Note 4 Metering, measuring and monitoring applications are explained in Annex A.

IEC 61557-12:2018 is available as IEC 61557-12:2018 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61557-12:2018 specifies requirements for power metering and monitoring devices (PMD) that measure and monitor the electrical quantities within electrical distribution systems, and optionally other external signals. These requirements also define the performance in single- and three-phase AC or DC systems having rated voltages up to 1 000 V AC or up to 1 500 V DC. These devices are fixed or portable. They are intended to be used indoors and/or outdoors. Power metering and monitoring devices (PMD), as defined in this document, give additional safety information, which aids the verification of the installation and enhances the performance of the distribution systems. The power metering and monitoring devices (PMD) for electrical parameters described in this document are used for general industrial and commercial applications. This document does not address functional safety and cyber security aspects. This document is not applicable for: – electricity metering equipment that complies with IEC 62053-21, IEC 62053-22, IEC 62053-23 and IEC 62053-24. Nevertheless, uncertainties defined in this document for active and reactive energy measurement are derived from those defined in IEC 62053 (all parts); – the measurement and monitoring of electrical parameters defined in IEC 61557-2 to IEC 61557-9 and IEC 61557-13 or in IEC 62020; – power quality instrument (PQI) according IEC 62586 (all parts); – devices covered by IEC 60051 (all parts) (direct acting analogue electrical measuring instrument). IEC 61557-12:2018 cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2007. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) PMD-A has been withdrawn due the fact these devices are now mainly covered by the IEC 62586 series of standards. b) Three categories of PMD have been created with a list of minimum required functions for each category. c) Added a new Annex A explaining the different applications linked to the relevant standards and devices, and another new Annex C about the power factor conventions.

This part of IEC 61557 defines minimum performance requirements for non-contact AC voltage indicators to reduce the risk of electric shock for the testing person and bystanders caused by the wrong interpretation of the indication. Products designed and manufactured in accordance with this document are for use by (electrically) skilled persons only. Non-contact AC voltage indicators are not designed for testing the absence of the operating voltage.

IEC 61557-1:2019 is available as IEC 61557-1:2019 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61557-1:2019 specifies the general requirements applicable to measuring and monitoring equipment for testing the electrical safety in low-voltage distribution systems with nominal voltages up to 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC. When measuring equipment or measuring installations involve measurement tasks of various measuring equipment covered by this series of standards, then the part of this series relevant to each of the measurement tasks is applicable. Other parts of IEC 61557 can specify additional requirements or deviations. This document does not cover functional safety or cybersecurity. IEC 61557-1:2019 cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2007. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This third edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) terms aligned with IEC 60050; b) measurement of uncertainty revised according to the equations in 4.2 of ISO/IEC Guide 98-3:2008 (GUM); c) updated references for safety and EMC requirements; d) updated references for marking and operating instructions; e) updated references for testing safety and EMC; f) Annex A contains an explanation of GUM; g) Annex B addresses environmental aspects.

IEC 61557-5:2019 is available as IEC 61557-5:2019 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61557-5:2019 specifies the requirements applicable to measuring equipment for measuring the resistance to earth using an AC voltage. IEC 61557-5:2019 cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2007. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) definitions and symbols in Clause 3 modified; b) subclauses in Clause 4 restructured and aligned with other parts of the series; c) limits for reduced voltages 25 V RMS or 35 V peak removed from 4.5; d) requirements for clamps added; e) marking for rated voltages to earth and measurement category added to Clause 5; f) warning about absence of hazardous voltage added in Clause 5; g) the term "percentage operating uncertainty" replaced by "operating uncertainty" in Clause 6; h) equation for uncertainty corrected in Table 1; i) new Annex A on test measurements with loop clamps added.

IEC 61557-4:2019 is available as IEC 61557-4:2019 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61557-4:2019 specifies the requirements applicable to equipment for measuring the resistance of earth conductors, protective earth conductors and conductors for equipotential bonding, including their connections and terminals, with an indication of the measured value or an indication of the limits. IEC 61557-4:2019 cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2007. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) complement to the measurement category in Clause 4; b) correction of the equation for operating uncertainty; c) complement to the requirements for measuring with DC; d) alignment of the structure with that of the whole IEC 61557 series.

IEC 61557-6:2019 is available as IEC 61557-6:2019 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61557-6:2019 specifies the requirements applicable to measuring equipment for testing the effectiveness of protective measures of residual current devices (RCD) installed in TT, TN and IT systems. It is not the purpose of this document to verify the RCD according to their product standards. IEC 61557-6:2019 cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2007. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) addition of requirements for testing a new type of RCD; b) addition of requirements for type B RCDs (former Annex B); c) addition of new Annex B on recommended tripping times; d) alignment of the structure with that of the whole IEC 61557 series.

IEC 61557-2:2019 is available as IEC 61557-2:2019 RLV which contains the International Standard and its Redline version, showing all changes of the technical content compared to the previous edition.IEC 61557-2:2019 specifies the requirements applicable to equipment for measuring the insulation resistance of equipment and installations in the de-energized state IEC 61557-2:2019 cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2007. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) addition of requirements as regards measurement category; b) addition of new requirements for operating instructions; c) alignment of the structure with that of the the whole IEC 61557 series.

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IEC 60051-3:2018 applies to direct acting indicating wattmeters and varmeters having an analogue display. IEC 60051-3:2018 also applies to: • non-interchangeable accessories (as defined in 3.1.23 of IEC 60051-1:2016) used with wattmeters and varmeters; • a combination of the instruments and the accessories provided that the adjustments have been made for the combination; • direct acting indicating electrical measuring instruments whose scale marks do not correspond directly to their electrical input quantity, provided that the relationship between them is known; • instruments and accessories having electronic devices in their measuring and/or auxiliary circuits. IEC 60051-3:2018 does not apply to: • special purpose instruments which are covered by their own IEC standards; • special purpose devices which are covered by their own IEC standards when they are used as accessories. IEC 60051-3:2018 cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 1984 and Amendment 1:1994. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) updating of content in line with new editions of IEC 60051-1 and IEC 60051-9; b) addition of Annex A to specify the nonconformity classification of test items. IEC 60051-3:2018 is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60051-1:2016.

IEC 60051-9:2019 applies to direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories and gives guidance for applicable test methods and for the performance of test equipment. This document does not apply to: – special purpose instruments that are covered by their own IEC International Standards; – special purpose devices that are covered by their own IEC International Standards when they are used as accessories. IEC 60051-9:2018 cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 1988, Amendment 1:1994 and Amendment 2:1995. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) adding performance requirements for test equipment; b) updating the references to the applicable standards for test methods.

IEC 60051-4:2018 applies to direct acting indicating analogue frequency meters of the following types: • pointer-type frequency meters (as defined in 3.2.11 of IEC 60051-1:2016); • vibrating-reed frequency meters (as defined in 3.2.12 of IEC 60051-1:2016). IEC 60051-4:2018 also applies to non-interchangeable accessories (as defined in 3.1.23 of IEC 60051-1:2016) used with frequency meters. IEC 60051-4:2018 cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 1984. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) updating of content in line with new editions of IEC 60051-1 and IEC 60051-9; b) addition of Annex A to specify the nonconformity classification of test items. IEC 60051-4:2018 is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60051-1:2016.

IEC 60051-2:2018 applies to direct acting indicating ammeters and voltmeters having an analogue display. It also applies to: • direct acting indicating ammeters and voltmeters whose scale marks do not correspond directly to their electrical input quantity, provided that the relationship between them is known; • direct acting indicating ammeters and voltmeters and accessories having electronic devices in their measuring and/or auxiliary circuits. This document does not apply to: • special purpose instruments which are covered by their own IEC standards; • special purpose devices which are covered by their own IEC standards when they are used as accessories. IEC 60051-2:2018 cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 1984. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) updating of content in line with new editions of IEC 60051-1 and IEC 60051-9; b) addition of Annex A to specify the nonconformity classification of test item. This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 60051-1:2016.

2021-05-03: TC - correction of Figure 3e and to correct the formula in 5.3

IEC 60051-8:2017 applies to accessories as defined in 3.1.20 of IEC 60051-1:2016. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 1984. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) updating content in line with new editions of IEC 60051-1 and IEC 60051-9; b) addition of Annex A to specify the nonconformity classification of test items.

IEC 60051-6:2017 applies to direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring ohmmeters (impedance meters) and conductance meters. This document also applies to some non-interchangeable accessories of ohmmeters (impedance meters) and conductance meters. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 1984. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) updating of content in line with new editions of IEC 60051-1 and IEC 60051-9; b) addition of Annex A to specify the nonconformity classification of test items.

IEC 60051-7:2017 applies to multi-function analogue instruments. This document also applies to non-interchangeable accessories (as defined in 3.1.23 of IEC 60051-1:2016) used with multi-function analogue instruments. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 1984. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) updating of content in line with new editions of IEC 60051-1 and IEC 60051-9; b) addition of Annex A to specify the nonconformity classification of test items.

IEC 60051-5:2017 applies to direct acting indicating phase meters, power factor meters and synchroscopes having an analogue display. This document also applies to non-interchangeable accessories (as defined in 3.1.23 of IEC 60051-1:2016) used with phase meters, power factor meters and synchroscopes. This document also applies to a phase meter or power factor meter whose scale marks do not correspond directly to its electrical input quantity, provided that the relationship between them is known. This fifth edition cancels and replaces the fourth edition published in 1985. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) updating of content in line with new editions of IEC 60051-1 and IEC 60051-9; b) addition of Annex A to specify the nonconformity classification of test items.

This document specifies the requirements of the test procedures to be applied for recurrent tests of current-using electrical equipment and appliances for the verification of the effectiveness of the protective measures and the permissible limits This procedure is applicable to current-using electrical equipment connected at work places to final circuits with a rated voltage above 25 V AC and 60 V DC up to 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC, and currents up to 63 A. They can be either pluggable equipment type A connected to final circuits at work places via a plug or permanently connected equipment. This document assumes that the current-using equipment or appliances under consideration complies with its related product standard, has been introduced on the market and is in use. This document does not cover: — tests after repair defined in EN 50678; — type tests, routine tests, sample tests, special tests and acceptance tests for product safety nor for product functional requirements. NOTE 1 type tests, routine tests, sample tests, special tests and acceptance tests are usually defined in product standards. This document does not replace tests covered by product standards. This document does not apply to: — devices and equipment that are part of the fixed electrical installations defined in HD 60364 (all parts); NOTE 2 For these devices, tests for initial and periodic verifications are covered by HD 60364 6. — uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS), photovoltaic inverters and power converters, e.g. AC/DC converters; — charging stations for electro-mobility; — stationary power supplies (generators); — programmable Logic Controllers (PLC); — power Drives; — devices for EX-zones or for mining applications in general; — products already covered by standards addressing similar topics such as: a) medical equipment covered by EN 60601 1. For these devices, EN 62353 applies; b) arc welding equipment covered by EN 60974 1. For these devices, EN 60974 4 applies; c) machinery covered by EN 60204 1. For these devices, EN 60204 1 applies.

IEC 62586-1:2017 specifies product and performance requirements for instruments whose functions include measuring, recording and possibly monitoring power quality parameters in power supply systems, and whose measuring methods (class A or class S) are defined in IEC 61000-4-30. These requirements are applicable in single, dual- (split phase) and 3-phase AC power supply systems at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) integration of the new measurement functions of IEC 61000-4-30:2015 (e.g. RVC and current functions); b) integration of the new requirements of IEC/TS 61000-6-5:2015, update of definitions of environment G and H, update of applicable EMC performance criteria; c) correction of minor mistakes, improvement in specification. It has the status of a basic EMC publication in accordance with IEC Guide 107.

IEC 62586-2:2017(E) specifies functional tests and uncertainty requirements for instruments whose functions include measuring, recording, and possibly monitoring power quality parameters in power supply systems, and whose measuring methods (class A or class S) are defined in IEC 61000-4-30. This document applies to power quality instruments complying with IEC 62586-1. This document can also be referred to by other product standards (e.g. digital fault recorders, revenue meters, MV or HV protection relays) specifying devices embedding class A or class S power quality functions according to IEC 61000-4-30. These requirements are applicable in single-, dual- (split phase) and 3-phase AC power supply systems at 50 Hz or 60 Hz. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - test procedures for RVC and current have been added; - mistakes have been fixed.

IEC 62754:2017 This document specifies methods for the computation of the temporal and amplitude parameters and their associated uncertainty for step-like and impulse-like waveforms. This document is applicable to any and all industries that generate, transmit, detect, receive, measure, and/or analyse these types of pulses.

IEC 62974-1:2017 specifies product and performance requirements for devices that fall under the heading of “monitoring and measuring systems used for data collection, gathering and analysis”, for industrial, commercial and similar use rated below or equal to 1 kV AC and 1,5 kV DC. These devices are fixed and are intended to be used indoors as panel-mounted devices, or as modular devices fixed on a DIN rail, or as housing devices fixed on a DIN rail, or as devices fixed by other means inside a cabinet. These devices are used to upload or download information (energy measured on loads, power metering and monitoring data, temperature information…), mainly for energy efficiency purposes. These devices are known as energy servers, energy data loggers, data gateways and I/O data concentrators.

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IEC 61557-8:2014 specifies the requirements for insulation monitoring devices (IMD) which permanently monitor the insulation resistance RF to earth of unearthed a.c. IT systems, of a.c. IT systems with galvanically connected d.c. circuits having nominal voltages up to 1 000 V a.c., as well as of unearthed d.c. IT systems with voltages up to 1 500 V d.c. independent from the method of measuring. IT systems are described in IEC 60364-4-41 amongst other literature. Additional data for the selection of devices in other standards should be noted. IMDs according to this part of IEC 61557 can also be used for de-energized TT, TN and IT systems or appliances. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2007. This edition constitutes a technical revision which includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - terms and definitions have been complemented; - abbreviations are listed and explained; - requirements have been revised; - mandatory and optional functions and their terminology have been adapted from IEC 61557-15; - mechanical requirements have been added; - information on operating instructions has been added; - type tests and routine tests have been complemented; - an Annex C: 'Insulation monitoring devices for photovoltaic systems (PV-IMD)' has been added; and - an Annex D: 'Insulation monitoring function of a photovoltaic inverter (PV-IMF) or in a charge controller' has been added.

IEC 61557-9:2014 specifies the requirements for the insulation fault location system (IFLS) which localizes insulation faults in any part of the system in unearthed IT a.c. systems and unearthed IT a.c. systems with galvanically connected d.c. circuits having nominal voltages up to 1 000 V a.c., as well as in unearthed IT d.c. systems with voltages up to 1 500 V d.c., independent of the measuring principle. IT systems are described in IEC 60364-4-41 amongst other literature. Additional data for a selection of devices in other standards should be noted. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2009. This edition constitutes a technical revision which includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: - the scope, normative references, terms and definitions have been complemented; - abbreviations are listed and explained; - requirements, marking and operating instructions have been revised; - mandatory and optional functions have been defined and their terminology has been adapted to IEC 61557-15; - mechanical requirements have been added; - Clause 6 "Tests" has been revised; and - new Tables have been added.

IEC 61557-16:2014 defines performance requirements for test and measurement equipment to determine the effectiveness of the protective measures of electrical measures for electrical equipment and/or medical electrical equipment described in IEC 62353. It is the intention of this standard to achieve comparable measuring results, additional safety for the testing person and negligible electrical stress for the unit under test. Keywords: leakage current, patient applied part

IEC 60051-1:2016 specifies definitions and general requirements for direct acting indicating analogue electrical measuring instruments and their accessories. This sixth edition cancels and replaces the fifth edition published in 1997. This edition constitutes a technical revision.

IEC 61557-15:2014 specifies requirements related to functional safety and is based on the IEC 61508 standard series for the realization of Insulation Monitoring Devices (IMD) as specified in IEC 61557-8 and for Insulation Fault Location Systems (IFLS) according to IEC 61557-9, according to phase 10 of the IEC 61508-1 lifecycle. These devices provide safety related functions for IT systems. This part of IEC 61557 is - concerned only with functional safety requirements intended to reduce the functional risk during the use of IMDs and IFLSs; - restricted to risks arising directly from the device itself or from several IMDs or IFLSs working together in a system; and - intended to define the basic safety functions provided by the devices. This part of IEC 61557 does not - deal with electrical safety according to IEC 61010-1 and the requirements of IEC 61557-8 and IEC 61557-9; - cover the hazard and risk analysis of a particular use of the IMD or IFLS; - identify all the safety functions for the application in which the IMD or IFLS is used; and - cover the IMD or IFLS manufacturing process. This part of IEC 61557 is to be used in conjunction with Part 8 and Part 9. Functional safety requirements depend on the application and should be considered as part of the overall risk assessment of the specific application. The supplier of IMDs and IFLSs is not responsible for the application. The application designer is responsible for the risk assessment and for specifying the overall functional safety requirements of the complete IT system and he should select the functional safety level (SIL) of the IMD and/or IFLS when their safety function is part of the functional safety assessment in the IT system.

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IEC 61557-10:2013 specifies the requirements for combined measuring equipment which combines into one piece of apparatus, several measuring functions or methods of testing, measuring or monitoring according to the respective parts of IEC 61557. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2000. This edition constitutes a technical revision. (electrical safety, combined measuring equipment for testing, measuring or monitoring of protective measures)

IEC 60469:2013 provides definitions of terms pertaining to transitions, pulses, and related waveforms and provides definitions and descriptions of techniques and procedures for measuring their parameters. The waveforms considered in this standard are those that make a number of transitions and that remain relatively constant in the time intervals between transitions. Signals and their waveforms for which this standard apply include but are not limited to those used in: - digital communications, data communications, and computing; - studies of transient biological, cosmological, and physical events; - and electrical, chemical, and thermal pulses encountered and used in a variety of industrial, commercial, and consumer applications. This standard does not apply to sinusoidally-varying or other continuously-varying signals and their waveforms. The object of this standard is to facilitate accurate and precise communication concerning parameters of transitions, pulses, and related waveforms and the techniques and procedures for measuring them. IEC 60469:2013 combine the contents of IEC 60469-1 and IEC 60469-2. IEC 60469-1 dealt with terms and definitions for describing waveform parameters and IEC 60469-2 described the waveform measurement process. Other technical revisions include updating of terminology, errors correction, algorithms addition for computing values of pulse parameters, and addition of a newly-developed method for computing state levels. Changes to the definitions include adding new terms and definitions, deleting unused terms and definitions, expanding the list of deprecated terms, and updating and modifying existing definitions.

IEC 61557-14:2013 defines special requirements for test and measurement equipment used to determine the electrical safety of electrical equipment of machinery according to IEC 60204-1. IEC 61010 and the existing parts of series IEC 61557 do not cover all safety aspects of testing electrical equipment of machinery. IEC 61557-14 provides additional protection against electric shock for the testing person and bystanders during high-voltage-tests and in case of unintended use of the test equipment. It defines performance requirements for each measuring and testing function to ensure comparable results.

IEC 60688:2012 applies to transducers with electrical inputs and outputs for making measurements of a.c. or d.c. electrical quantities. This International Standard is intended to specify the terminology and definitions relating to transducers whose main application are in industry; to unify the test methods used in evaluating transducer performance; and to specify accuracy limits and output values for transducers. The output signal may be in the form of an analogue direct current, an analogue direct voltage or in digital form. In this case, that part of the transducer utilized for communication purposes will need to be compatible with the external system. This standard applies to measuring transducers used for converting electrical quantities such as current, voltage, active power, reactive power, power factor, phase angle, frequency, harmonics or total harmonic distortion, and apparent power to an output signal. This standard is not applicable for instrument transformers that comply with IEC 60044 series; transmitters for use in industrial process applications that comply with the IEC 60770 series; performance measuring and monitoring devices (PMD) that comply with IEC 61557-12.

IEC 61557-13:2011 defines special performance requirements for hand-held and hand-manipulated current clamps and sensors for measurement of leakage currents in electrical distribution systems up to 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c., taking into account the influence of high external low-frequency magnetic fields and other influencing quantities. This standard does not apply to current clamps or sensors which are used in combination with devices for insulation fault location according to IEC 61557-9, unless it is specified by the manufacturer.

IEC 61557-11:2009 specifies the requirements for testing equipment applied to the testing of the effectiveness of residual current monitors (RCMs) of type A and type B, which are already installed in distribution systems. This test equipment can be used in any kind of network like a TN, TT or IT system. The test equipment may also be used for testing directionally discriminating RCMs in IT-Systems.This part is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61557-1:2007, Part 1: General requirements.

Specifies requirements for combined performance measuring and monitoring devices that measure and monitor the electrical parameters within electrical distribution systems. These requirements also define the performance, in single and three-phase a.c. or d.c. systems having rated voltages up to 1 000 V a.c. or up to 1 500 V d.c. These devices are fixed installed or portable. They are intended to be used indoors and/or outdoors. This standard is not applicable for: - electricity metering equipment that complies with IEC 62053-21, IEC 62053-22 and IEC 62053-23. Nevertheless, uncertainties defined in this standard for active and reactive energy measurement are derived from those defined in the IEC 62053 standards series. - simple remote relays or simple monitoring relays. This standard is intended to be used in conjunction with IEC 61557-1 (unless otherwise specified), which specifies the general requirements for measuring and monitoring equipment, as required in IEC 60364-6. The standard does not include the measurement and monitoring of electrical parameters defined in Parts 2 to 9 of IEC 61557 or in IEC 62020. Combined performance measuring and monitoring devices (PMD), as defined in this standard, give additional safety information, which aids the verification of the installation and enhances the performance of the distribution systems. For instance, those devices help to check if the level of harmonics is still compliant with the wiring systems as required in IEC 60364-5-52. The combined performance measuring and monitoring devices (PMD) for electrical parameters described in this standard are used for general industrial and commercial applications. A PMD-A is a specific PMD complying with requirements of IEC 61000-4-30 class A, which may be used in 'power quality assessment' applications.

This part of IEC 61557 specifies the requirements applicable to equipment for measuring the loop impedance between a phase conductor and the protective conductor or between a phase conductor and neutral or between two phase conductors by using the voltage drop when the circuit under test is loaded. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1997. This edition constitutes a technical revision. The following changes were made with respect to the previous edition: a) definitions complemented; b) revision of some requirements; c) addition of information on operating instructions; d) addition of new influence quantities E9 and E10.

This part of IEC 61557 specifies the requirements for measuring equipment applied to testing the phase sequence in three-phase distribution systems. Indication of the phase sequence may be mechanical, visual and/or audible. This part of IEC 61557 does not apply to ancillary measuring equipment for other quantities, for example voltage testers comprising an additional phase sequence indicator. It does not apply to monitoring relays. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1997. This edition constitutes a minor revision.