Training Course: Safety Standard IEC 62052-31 for Electricity Meters

Training Course

Safety Standard IEC 62052-31 for Electricity Meters

Date: 27 November 2024

Overview

  • Start time: 1:30pm (Dutch time)
  • Duration: 3.5 hours
  • Level: Intermediate/higher vocational education
  • Language: English
  • Maximum # of participants: 24
  • Minimum # of participants: 6
  • Investment: €395 1st person,  €295 each additional person, excluding VAT, including course documentation.
  • Location: Online via Microsoft Teams©.

Description

In 2015, IEC TC 13 developed a new standard for electrical safety of electricity meters and load control equipment: IEC 62052-31: 2015. This standard became part of the 62052 /62053 series, which is applied worldwide to design electricity meters. This training provides insight into the why and how of the new safety standard and its impact on meter manufacturers.

Topics @ a Glance

Part 1

  • Introduction to electrical safety
  • Standards in motion for electricity meters
  • IEC 62052-31 scope
  • Definitions
  • Testing conditions: normal operation and single fault condition

Part 2

  • Protection against electric shock
  • Evaluation of general requirements
  • Accessible parts
  • Insulation: Clearance and creepage
  • Electrical tests
  • Protection against mechanical hazards and resistance to mechanical stresses
  • Protection against spread of fire
  • Equipment temperature limits and resistance to heat
  • Protection against dust and water
  • Protection against liberated gases and substances explosion and implosion – batteries and battery charging

Part 3

  • Components and sub-assemblies
  • Hazards resulting from application
  • Risk assessment
  • Markings requirements

Conclusions and recommendations

  • How to prepare for safety standard project (test plan)
  • NMi experience with safety standard (tips and tricks)
  • Safety standard – project plan

Are you interested in attending the ‘Safety Standard IEC 62052-31 for Electricity Meters’ course with your team? Then contact trainingen@nmi.nl to schedule your team training day!