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BS 7856:2013

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Code of practice for special design and other features of alternating current watthour meters for active energy (MID accuracy classes A and B) for use in the UK

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

31-07-2017

Superseded by

BS 7856:2017

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-08-2013

$443.41
Including GST where applicable

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Mechanical features
5 Electrical features
6 Other features
Annexes
Annex A (normative) - Test of a meter terminal's
        ability to safely clamp standard UK load
        cables (tails)
Annex B (normative) - Rate switching logic for
        multi-rate meters
Annex C (normative) - Long-term overcurrent test
        requirements
Annex D (normative) - Performance criteria for a
        load switch incorporated into a meter
Annex E (normative) - Metrological security seals
        to be applied at time of initial calibration
Bibliography

Provides recommendations for special design and other features of newly-manufactured alternating current watthour meters with ratings up to and including 100 A l[max] for installation in domestic and small commercial/industrial premises within the United Kingdom.

Committee
PEL/13
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 7856(1996) & 13/30281948 DC. (09/2013)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
28
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

This British Standard gives recommendations for special design and other features of newly-manufactured alternating current watthour meters with ratings up to and including 100 A lmax for installation in domestic and small commercial/industrial premises within the United Kingdom.

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