Meter Testing & Certification Capabilities

End-to-end testing & certification solutions helping you verify the accuracy, performance and durability of meters and metering systems

Before a meter can be installed in the field, it must first be certified for acceptable performance. Accuracy, safety and electromagnetic compatibility considerations are tested to determine if a meter or sub-meter meets or exceeds the applicable requirements.

We help you ensure the accuracy, reliability, environmental hardiness, energy-efficiency and safety of meters for homes and businesses throughout America. Independent testing ensures that all meters are subject to the same standards and requirements, which alleviates consumer and utility concerns.

Through our end-to-end testing solutions, we evaluate your products to any condition and help you navigate growing complexities in metering compliance to bring meters from development to end use faster and more cost-effectively.

Related Testing Capabilities


Meter Testing Capabilities:

United States

Electric Meters

  • ANSI C12.1: Code for Electricity Metering
  • ANSI C12.10: Physical Aspects of Watthour Meters – Safety Standard
  • ANSI C12.20: 0.2 and 0.5 Accuracy Classes
  • ANSI C37.20.1:2002: Metal-Enclosed Low-Voltage Power Circuit Breaker Switchgear
  • ANSI C37.90.1:1989: Surge Withstand Capability (SWC) Tests for Relays and Relay Systems Associated with Electric Power Apparatus
  • UL 916: Energy management equipment and associated sensing devices rated 600 volts or less
  • UL 2735: Electrical safety of electric utility (revenue) meters rated up to 600 V

Gas Meters

  • ANSI B109.1: Diaphragm Type Gas Displacement Meters – under 500 Cubic Feet Per Hour Capacity
  • ANSI B109.2: Diaphragm-Type Gas Displacement Meters – 500 Cubic Feet Per Hour Capacity and Over
  • ANSI B109.3: Rotary-Type Gas Displacement Meters
  • ANSI B109.4: Self-Operated Diaphragm-Type Natural Gas Service Regulators
  • UL 60079: Equipment Intended for Explosive Atmospheres

Water Meters

  • AWWA C700-09: Cold Water Meters – Displacement Type, Bronze Main Case
  • AWWA C710-15: Cold Water Meters – Displacement Type, Plastic Main Case
  • UL 1951: Equipment Connected to or Used with Plumbing in Commercial or Household Locations

All Meters

  • UL 61010-1: Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – General Requirements
  • UL 61010-2-30: Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Particular Requirements for Testing and Measuring Circuits

Canada

Electric Meters

  • LMB-EG-07: Specifications for Approval of Type of Electricity Meters, Instrument Transformers and Auxiliary Devices
  • UL 2735C: Electrical Safety of Electric Utility (revenue) Meters Rated up to 600 V

Gas Meters

  • CSA 22.2 No. 60079: Equipment Intended for Explosive Atmospheres

Water Meters

  • CSA 22.2 No. 14: Industrial Control Equipment
  • CSA 22.2 No. 68: Motor-operated Appliances (household and commercial)

All Meters

  • CSA 22.2 No. 61010-1: Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – General Requirements
  • CSA 22.2 No. 61010-2-30: Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Particular Requirements for Testing and Measuring Circuits

Europe

Electric Meters

  • EN 50470-1: General Requirements, Tests and Test Conditions
  • EN 50470-3: Particular requirements – Static meters for Active Energy

Gas Meters

  • EN 1359: Diaphragm gas meters
  • EN 12405-1: Conversion Devices – Volume Conversion
  • EN 1248: Foundry Machinery – Safety requirements for Abrasive Blasting Equipment
  • EN 12261: Measuring Conditions, Requirements and Tests for the Construction, Performance and Safety of Class 1,0 Axial and Radial Turbine Gas Meters
  • EN 12480: Rotary Displacement Gas Meters
  • EN 14236: Ultrasonic Domestic Gas Meters

Water Meters

  • EN 14154: General Requirements for Water Meters

All Meters

  • EN 61010-1: Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – General Requirements
  • EN 61010-2-30: Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Particular Requirements for Testing and Measuring Circuits

Mexico

Electric Meters

  • CFE G0100-05: Electrical Energy Measurement System in Cabinet
  • CFE GWH00-09: Advanced Infrastructure and Interactive System of Measurement of Electrical Energy
  • CFE GWH00-34: Single Phase and Electronic Meters with Cutting and Reconnection for Supplies in Low Tension

International

Electric Meters

  • IEC 62052-11: General Requirements, Tests and Test Conditions for Electricity Metering Equipment
  • IEC 62053-21: Particular Requirements for Static Meters for Active Energy – Classes 1 and 2
  • IEC 62053-22: Particular Requirements for Static Meters for Active Energy – Classes 0,2 S and 0,5 S
  • IEC 62053-23: Particular Requirements for Static Meters for Reactive Energy – Classes 2 and 3

Gas Meters

  • OIML R137-1: Metrological and Technical Requirements for Gas Meters
  • OIML R137-2: Metrological Controls and Performance Tests for Gas Meters
  • IEC 1248: Transformers and Inductors for use in Electronic and Telecommunication Equipment
  • IEC 14236: Plastics Pipes and Fittings — Mechanical-Joint Compression Fittings for use with Polyethylene Pressure Pipes in Water Supply Systems

Water Meters

  • OIML R49-1: Water Meters for Cold Potable Water – Metrological and Technical Requirements
  • ISO 4064: Water Meters for Cold Potable Water and Hot Water – Metrological and Technical Requirements
  • OIML R49-2: Water Meters for Cold Potable Water and Hot Water – Test Methods

All Meters

  • IEC 61010-1: Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – General Requirements
  • IEC 61010-2-030: Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use – Particular Requirements for Testing and Measuring Circuits