SAUDI STANDARD SASO IEC 61557-11/2011

SASO IEC 62058-21/2011

IEC 62058-21: 2008

ELECTRICITY METERING EQUIPMENT (AC) –

ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION –
Part 21: Particular requirements for electromechanical meters
for active energy (classes 0,5, 1 and 2)

SAUDI ARABIAN STANDARDS ORGANIZATION

THIS DOCUMENT IS A DRAFT SAUDI STANDARD CIRCULATED FOR
COMMENT. IT IS, THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AND MAY NOT BE
REFERRED TO AS A SAUDI STANDARD UNTIL APPROVED BY THE BOARD
OF DIRECTORS.

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CONTENTS
FOREWORD........................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
INTRODUCTION ..................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.
1 Scope ............................................................................................................................ 3
2 Normative references ..................................................................................................... 3
3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations ................................................................. 3
4 Test conditions ............................................................................................................... 3
4.1 Place of inspection ................................................................................................ 3
4.2 Reference conditions ............................................................................................. 3
4.3 Uncertainty of measurement of percentage error .................................................... 5
4.4 Cover and seal ...................................................................................................... 6
5 Inspection procedure ...................................................................................................... 6
5.1 Tests to be performed and inspection methods ....................................................... 6
5.2 Preliminary tests and pre-conditioning .................................................................... 7
5.3 Test No. 1: AC voltage test .................................................................................... 7
5.4 Test No. 2: Test of no-load condition ...................................................................... 8
5.5 Test No. 3: Starting ............................................................................................... 8
5.6 Tests No. 4 to 9: Accuracy tests ............................................................................. 8
5.7 Test No. 10: Verification of the register .................................................................. 9
5.8 Other tests ............................................................................................................ 9
6 Criteria for lot acceptance non-acceptance, disposal of unacceptable lots ........................ 9
7 Test record and evaluation ........................................................................................... 10
Bibliography ....................................................................................................................... 12

Table 1 – Voltage and current unbalance for polyphase meters .............................................. 3

Table 2 – Reference conditions ............................................................................................. 4
Table 3 – Percentage error limits corrected with uncertainty .................................................. 6
Table 4 – Acceptance tests and inspection methods .............................................................. 7
Table 5 – AC voltage test ...................................................................................................... 8
Table 6 – Value of current for starting test ............................................................................. 8
Table 7 – Accuracy test points and limits of percentage error ................................................ 9
Table 8 – Inspection sheet .................................................................................................. 11

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Foreword

The Saudi Arabian Standards Organization (SASO) has adopted the International
standard No. IEC 62058-21/2008 “ELECTRICITY METERING EQUIPMENT (AC) –
ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION – Part 21: Particular requirements for
electromechanical meters for active energy (classes 0,5, 1 and 2) ”. The text of this
international standard has been translated into Arabic so as to be approved as a Saudi
standard without introducing any technical modification.

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ELECTRICITY METERING EQUIPMENT (AC) –
ACCEPTANCE INSPECTION –

Part 21: Particular requirements for electromechanical meters

for active energy (classes 0,5, 1 and 2)

1 Scope

This part of IEC 62058 specifies particular requirements for acceptance inspection of newly
manufactured direct connected or transformer operated electromechanical meters for active
energy (classes 0,5, 1 and 2) delivered in lots in quantities above 50. The method of
acceptance of smaller lots should be agreed upon by the manufacturer and the customer.

The process described herein is primarily intended for acceptance inspection between the
manufacturer and the purchaser.

NOTE It can also be used for other purposes, for example to support initial verification.

2 Normative references

The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.

IEC 62058-11:2008, Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) – Acceptance inspection – Part 11:
General acceptance inspection methods

ISO/IEC GUIDE 98: 1995, Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement

3 Terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations

For the purposes of this document, the terms, definitions, symbols and abbreviations of
IEC 62058-11 apply.

4 Test conditions

4.1 Place of inspection

Subclause 5.15 of IEC 62058-11 applies.

4.2 Reference conditions

The tests shall be carried out under the following conditions:

Table 1 – Voltage and current unbalance for polyphase meters

Class of meter
Condition
0,5 1 2

Each of the voltages between phase and neutral and between any two
phases shall not differ from the average corresponding voltage by more  0,5 % 1% 1%
than

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Class of meter
Condition
0,5 1 2

Each of the currents in the conductors shall not differ from the average
1% 2% 2%
current by more than

The phase displacements of each of these currents from the

corresponding phase-to-neutral voltage, irrespective of the phase angle, 2°
shall not differ from each other by more than

Table 2 – Reference conditions

Permissible tolerances
for meters of class
Influence quantity Reference value
0,5 1 2
Reference temperature or, in its
Ambient temperature a  1 °C  2 °C  2 °C
absence, 23 °C

Voltage Reference voltage  0,5 %  1,0 %  1,0 %

Frequency Reference frequency  0,2 %  0,3 %  0,5 %

Phase sequence L1 – L2 – L3 -
Voltage unbalance All phases connected -
Distortion factor less than
Wave-form Sinusoidal voltages and currents
2% 2% 3%

Continuous magnetic
Equal to zero -
induction of external origin

Induction value which causes a

b
variation of error not greater than
Magnetic induction of
external origin at the Magnetic induction equal to zero  0,1 %  0,2 %  0,3 %
reference frequency
but should in any case be smaller than
b
0,05 mT
Operation of accessories No operation of accessories -

 0,5 °
c
Working position Vertical working position
Conducted disturbances,
induced by radio frequency Equal to zero <1V
fields, 150 kHz to 80 MHz
a
If the tests are made at a temperature other than the reference temperature, including permissible tolerances, the
results shall be corrected by applying the appropriate temperature coefficient of the meter.
b
The test consists of
1) for a single-phase meter, determining the errors first with the meter normally connected to the mains and then
after inverting the connections to the current circuits as well as to the voltage circuits. Half of the difference
between the two errors is the value of the variation of error. Because of the unknown phase of the external
field, the test should be made at 0,1 I b resp. 0,05 I n at unity power factor and 0,2 I b resp. 0,1 I n at 0,5 power
factor;
2) for a three-phase meter, making three measurements at 0,1 I b resp. 0,05 I n at unity power factor, after each of
which the connection to the current circuits and to the voltage circuits are changed over 120° while the phase
sequence is not altered. The greatest difference between each of the errors so determined and their average
value is the value of the variation of error.
c
Determination of the vertical working position (see IEC 62053-11, 5.1).
The construction and assembly of the meter should be such that the correct vertical position is ensure d (in both
the front-to-back and left-to-right vertical planes) when
– the base of the meter is supported against a vertical wall, and
– a reference edge (such as the lower edge of the terminal block) or a reference line marked on the meter case
is horizontal.

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4.3 Uncertainty of measurement of percentage error

The measuring process shall be such that the uncertainty of the measurement of the
percentage error should not exceed 1/5 th of the limit of percentage error for the given test
point at reference conditions.

For determining the uncertainty of measurement, see ISO/IEC GUIDE 98.

If the uncertainty exceeds this limit, then inspection by variables cannot be used. Only
inspection by attributes will be possible, and the lim its of percentage error shall be corrected
using the following formula:

ecorr ( I , cos )  6 / 5  e( I , cos )  U

where:

 e( I , cos ) is the limit of percentage error for the given test point at reference conditions;
 U is the measurement uncertainty.
EXAMPLE If, for a given test point, the limit of percentage error at reference conditions is

e( I , cos )   2 % ; and

U = 0,5 %; then

ecorr ( I , cos )  (6 / 5  2,0  0,5)  1,9% .

Instead of the original limit, this corrected limit applies.

Table 3 gives percentage error limits corrected with uncertainty of measurement, using the
formula above.

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Table 3 – Percentage error limits corrected with uncertainty

Percentage Uncertainty of measurement of percentage error, %

error
limit % 0,6 0,5 0,45 0,4 0,35 0,3 0,25 0,2 0,15 0,1

 3,0  3,0  3,0  3,0  3,0  3,0  3,0  3,0  3,0  3,0  3,0

 2,5  2,4  2,5  2,5  2,5  2,5  2,5  2,5  2,5  2,5  2,5

 2,0  1,8  1,9  1,95  2,0  2,0  2,0  2,0  2,0  2,0  2,0

 1,5  1,2  1,3  1,35  1,4  1,45  1,5  1,5  1,5  1,5  1,5

 1,0  0,6  0,7  0,75  0,8  0,85  0,9  0,95  1,0  1,0  1,0

 0,6  0,12  0,22  0,27  0,32  0,37  0,42  0,47  0,52  0,57  0,6

 0,5 0  0,1  0,15  0,2  0,25  0,3  0,35  0,4  0,45  0,5

 0,4 0 0  0,03  0,08  0,13  0,18  0,23  0,28  0,33  0,38

 0,3 0 0 0 0  0,01  0,06  0,11  0,16  0,21  0,26

 0,2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  0,04  0,09  0,14

NOTE In any case, the uncertainty should not exceed half of the percentage error limit.

4.4 Cover and seal

The meters shall be inspected and tested with their covers on and manufacturer's seal
unbroken.

NOTE If testing of mechanical aspects is required, the conditions should be agreed between the manufacturers
and the purchaser.

5 Inspection procedure

5.1 Tests to be performed and inspection methods

Table 4 specifies the characteristics to be inspected, the classification of nonconformities, and

the inspection method(s) that can be applied, with reference to the sampling plans given in
IEC 62058-11.

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Table 4 – Acceptance tests and inspection methods

Classification of a IEC 62058-11

Test No. Test Inspection methods available
nonconformities sampling plan

Lot-by-lot inspection by attributes,

single sampling, Ac = 0 Table 6
AC voltage or
1 Critical
test
Isolated lot inspection by attributes,
Table 18
procedure A, Ac = 0

Lot-by-lot inspection by attributes,

single sampling, AQL = 1,0 Table 2
or
Lot-by-lot inspection by attributes,
double sampling, AQL = 1,0 Table 7
or
2 No-load Non-critical Isolated lot inspection by attributes,
single or double sampling,
Table 17
Procedure A, LQ = 5,0
or
Isolated lot inspection by attributes,
single or double sampling, Table 20
Procedure B, LQ = 5,0
3 Starting Non-critical As for test No.2
As for test No. 2, in addition
Lot-by-lot inspection by variables,
“s” method, AQL = 1,0 Table 24
4…9 Accuracy Non-critical
or
Lot-by-lot inspection by variables,
Table 26
“  ” method, AQL = 1,0

Meter
10 Critical As for test No. 1
constant

- Other tests See ‎5 .8 -

a
100 % inspection can always be used, see Clause 6 of IEC 62058-11.

If, for the different tests, the sampling plans give different sam ple sizes, then the number of
samples shall be equal to the largest sample size. The smaller sample shall be chosen from
the larger sample randomly.

5.2 Preliminary tests and pre-conditioning

The meters selected for inspection shall be visually examined in ord er to verify that they
belong to the same type, that their specified markings are correct and that none of them
shows signs of damage. The meters shall be in conformity with the type approval and they
shall have the same voltage and current charactesristics.

Before the tests, the meters shall be energized at reference voltage and loaded with the
current specified below, at unity power factor, to reach thermal stability.

The value of the current shall be 0,1 I b for direct connected meters or 0,1 I n for transformer
operated meters respectively.

The tests shall be performed in the order below.

5.3 Test No. 1: AC voltage test

The a.c. voltage test shall be carried out in accordance with Table 5.

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The test voltage shall be substantially sinusoidal, having a frequency between 45 Hz and
65 Hz, and applied for 2 s. The power source shall be capable of supplying at least 500 VA.
The rise time and the fall time of the test voltage shall be ≤ 2 s. The auxiliary circuits with
reference voltage equal to or below 40 V shall be connected to earth.

During this test, no flashover, disruptive discharge or puncture shall occur.

Table 5 – AC voltage test

Test voltage r.m.s for meters of

insulation class Points of application of the test voltage
I II
1,6 kV 3,2 kV Between on the one hand, all the current and voltage circuits as well as the
auxiliary circuits whose reference voltage is over 40 V, connected together,
and, on the other hand, earth.

If the manufacturer provides evidence that the test has been already performed on each item
before acceptance inspection, then this test does not have to be performed.

5.4 Test No. 2: Test of no-load condition

When the meter is energized at reference voltage, at unity power factor and with the tes t
current applied, and connected as shown in the diagram of connections, the rotor shall not
make a complete revolution.

For drum-type registers, these conditions shall apply with only one drum moving.

The value of the test current shall be 0,001 I b , in case of direct connected meters or 0,001 I n
in case of transformer operated meters.

NOTE Unlike during type testing, the test is done with a small current, because the test conditions are different.

5.5 Test No. 3: Starting

When the meter is energized at reference voltage, (and in case of polyphase meters, with
balanced load) and connected as shown in the diagram of connections, the rotor shall start
and make more than one revolution at the current given in Table 6.

For meters with drum-type registers, the test shall be made with not more than two drums
moving.

Table 6 – Value of current for starting test

Class of meter Power factor

Meters for
0,5 1 2
Direct connection -- 0,004 I b 0,005 I b 1

Connection through current transformers 0,002 I n 0,002 I n 0,003 I n 1

5.6 Tests No. 4 to 9: Accuracy tests

The accuracy tests for single phase or polyphase meters shall be carried out at the test points
specified in Table 7, in the order shown in the table, without waiting for thermal equilibrium to
be attained between the measurements.

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Table 7 – Accuracy test points and limits of percentage error

Limits of percentage
Value of current for error
Load for meters of class
Applicable
Test Power (in case of
Trans- for meter
No. Direct factor polyphase
former type
connected meters) 0,5 S 1 2
operated
meters
meters
Single- and
4 0,05 I b 0,02 I n 1 Balanced  1,0  1,5  2,5
polyphase
Single- and
5 Ib In 1 Balanced  0,5  1,0  2,0
polyphase
Single- and
6 Ib In 0,5 Balanced  0,8  1,0  2,0
polyphase
Single
7 Ib In 1 Polyphase a  1,5  2,0  3,0
phase
Single
8 Ib In 1 Polyphase b  1,5  2,0  3,0
phase
Single- and
9 I max I max 1 Balanced  0,5  1,0  2,0
polyphase
a
The meter shall be supplied with three phase symmetrical voltage. The current shall be applied to
any of the phases.
b
The meter shall be supplied with three phase symmetrical voltage. The current shall be applied to a
phase different from the phase in test 7.

5.7 Test No. 10: Verification of the register

This test shall be performed by measuring a sufficient amount of energy, to verify that the
accuracy of incrementing the register reading is better than 1,0 %.

The test shall be done for each meter on at least one tariff register.

5.8 Other tests

The manufacturer and the customer may agree to perform testing of any additional
functionality and mechanical aspects.

The inspection methods – 100 % testing, inspection by attributes or inspection by variables –

and the acceptance conditions shall be agreed by the manufacturer and the customer.

Some examples for mechanical testing are given below:

 meshing of the register;

 soldered and welded seams;
 tightness of screws;
 swarf, filings and metal dust especially in the air-gap(s) of the brake magnet(s);
 any other item which is deemed desirable.

6 Criteria for lot acceptance non-acceptance, disposal of unacceptable lots

See IEC 62058-11, 5.18 and the relevant clauses for each inspection scheme.

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7 Test record and evaluation

The test results of the sample shall be recorded and evaluated in the inspection sheet given
in Table 8 below.

NOTE Tests agreed between the manufacturer and the purchaser may be added.

For larger sample sizes, several inspection sheets may be necessary. The results shall be
evaluated on the last sheet. In this case, in the line “Result” write “Continued on next
inspection sheet”. The cell “Lot number” can be used for numbering the inspection sheets
including test results of a lot.

For double sampling plans, two sets of inspection sheets may be necessary.

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Table 8 – Inspection sheet

st nd
1 /2 sample Inspection by attributes Inspection by attributes or variables
Last Test number
Meter figures of
serial no. 1 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
…
Number of
nonconformities
Number of
nonconforming
a
meters
Acceptance number 0 0
Rejection number 1 1
Inspector Measurement uncertainty

Percentage error limits 

Sample mean xi
Date Standard deviation si
f s or f 
Lot number MSSD or MPSD

p̂
Ui

p̂
Li

p̂
i

n
 pˆ i  p* 
i 1

Result: Accept /
nd
Reject / 2 sample
a
See IEC 62058-11, 7.4.4.1.

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Bibliography

IEC 62052-11:2003, Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) – General requirements, tests and
test conditions – Part 11: Metering equipment

IEC 62053-11:2003, Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) – Particular requirements – Part 11:
Electromechanical meters for active energy (classes 0,5, 1 and 2)

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