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EN 61268:1996

Superseded

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

Superseded date

01-03-2003

Published date

23-02-1996

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

Applies only to newly manufactured static var-hour meters of accuracy classes 2 and 3 for the measurement of alternating current electrical reactive energy of a frequency in the range 45 Hz to 65 Hz and, like EN 60687 and IEC 61036, it includes type tests only.

Committee
CLC/TC 13
DocumentType
Standard
PublisherName
European Committee for Standards - Electrical
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

Standards Relationship
NF EN 61268 : 1996 Identical
IEC 61268:1995 Identical
NBN EN 61268 : 1996 Identical
I.S. EN 61268:1999 Identical
SN EN 61268 : 1996 Identical
VDE 0418-20 : 1996 Identical
BS EN 61268:1996 Identical
UNE-EN 61268:1996 Identical
CEI EN 61268 : 1ED 1998 Identical
DIN EN 61268 : 1996 Identical

I.S. EN 62053-61:1999 ELECTRICITY METERING EQUIPMENT (A.C.) - PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS - PART 61: POWER CONSUMPTION AND VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS
EN 62053-31 : 1998 Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) - Particular requirements - Part 31: Pulse output devices for electromechanical and electronic meters (two wires only)
EN 62053-61:1998 Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) - Particular requirements - Part 61: Power consumption and voltage requirements
BS EN 62053-31:1999 Electricity metering equipment (a.c.). Particular requirements Pulse output devices for electromechanical and electronic meters (two wires only)
CEI EN 62053-31 : 1999 ELECTRICITY METERING EQUIPMENT (A.C.) - PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS - PART 31: PULSE OUTPUT DEVICES FOR ELECTROMECHANICAL AND ELECTRONIC METERS (TWO WIRES ONLY)
CEI EN 62053-61 : 1999 ELECTRICITY METERING EQUIPMENT (A.C.) - PARTICULAR REQUIREMENTS - PART 61: POWER CONSUMPTION AND VOLTAGE REQUIREMENTS
BS EN 62053-61:1999 Electricity metering equipment (a.c.). Particular requirements Power consumption and voltage requirements

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IEC 60068-2-27:2008 Environmental testing - Part 2-27: Tests - Test Ea and guidance: Shock
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
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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
IEC 60085:2007 Electrical insulation - Thermal evaluation and designation
IEC 60375:2003 Conventions concerning electric and magnetic circuits
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IEC 60068-2-2:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-2: 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
IEC 60068-2-1:2007 Environmental testing - Part 2-1: Tests - Test A: Cold
IEC 60387:1992 Symbols for alternating-current electricity meters
IEC 61036:1996+AMD1:2000 CSV Alternating current static watt-hour meters for active energy (classes 1 and 2)
IEC 60801-2:1991 Electromagnetic compatibility for industrial-process measurement and control equipment - Part 2: Electrostatic discharge requirements
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