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European Accreditation
The European Accreditation Association has per country one member. This members are allowed to approve test laboratories for calibration. -
Class 0.05 Three-Phase Multi-Function Standard Energy Meter CL3115C
CL3115C is a high-precision, multi-function three-phase standard energy meter. It is used for testing and calibration of energy meters, -
What is DLMS/COSEM ?
DLMS stands for Device Language Message Specification, a generalised concept for abstract modelling of communication entities -
Calculation methods for energy
We've got several questions related to the different recording methods for electrical energy meters. Here is the behaviour with different settings… -
General information for wiring diagrams
CLOU follows the DIN EN 81346-2 for marking and identification of components inside of automated test equipment. -
Environmental Conditions For Meter Test
Laboratory meter test equipment should operate under defined climatic conditions. -
Acceptance tests for energy meters
From time to time there are some questions regarding the acceptance inspection (FAT) for energy meters. This paper is to clarify the legal and metrological matters. -
The difference between adjustment and calibration
Calibration means the comparison of a unit under test with test equipment with higher accuracy. -
Pulse Calculation for Stationary Test Benches
All energy meters used for billing purpose have a test output for calibration. This can be flashing diode, a pulse output at the terminal or the mark of a rotating... -
Terminal wiring for electrical energy meters
In meter- or test bench descriptions you can find various expressions, all with the same meaning. -
How long does a no-load test take?
When the voltage is applied with no current flowing in the current circuit, the test output of the meter shall not produce more than one pulse. -
The different current subscripts
Together with tender documents and meter specifications you will find various subscripts related to current. current I without subscriptThis is the actual current flowing trough the energy meter. starting current...

