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Indian Standard
DIGITAL MEASURING Il'lSTRUMENTS FOR
MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL
PART 1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CONCERNING TERMS,TESTS AND
DATA SHEET DETAILS

UDC 621-317-799'037-37: 621-38

if.> BlS 1993

BUREAU OF INDIAN STANDARDS

MANAK RHAVAN. (} BAHADUR SHAll 7AFAR MARr.
NFW DELHI 110flt):

September 1993 Price Group 5

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FOREWORD

This Indian Standard was adopted by the Bureau of Indian Standards, after the draft finalized by the
Electronic Measuring Equipment Sectional Committee had been approved by the Electronics and
Telecommunication Division Council.
The object of this standard is to specify uniform ti::rms and definitions, conditions for testing; and
technical data for use in data sheets.
This series of standards on digitai measuring instruments for measurement and controi consists of three
parts as given below:
Part 1 General Specifications concerning terms, tests and data sheets
Part 2 Terms, tests and data sheet details of ill1struments for measuring analog quantities
Part 3 Terms, tests and data sheet details of instruments for measuring digital quantities
This standard shall put both users and manufacturers of measuring instruments in a position to compare
measuring instruments with each other.
This standard is based without any techniccal change on lEe Doc 66 ( Sec) 49 'Measurement and
control, digital measuring instruments: Part 1 General specifications concerning terms, tests and data
sheet details' circulated by International E!ectrotec~hnica! Commission ( lEe ).
In reporting the results of a test or analysis made ilJL accordanc e with this standard, if the final value,
observed or calculated, is to be rounded off, it shaH be done in accordance with IS 2: 1960 'Rules for
rounding oiI numerical values ( revised)'.
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DIGITAL MEASURINCr INSTRUMENTS FOR
MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL
PART 1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS CONCERNING TERMS, TESTS AND
DATA SHEE1r DETAILS

1 SCOPE 3.1.1.1 Asymmetrical input

1.1 This standard (Part 1 ) applies to digital A three-terminal input circuit, where the nomi-
electronic measuring instruments (hereinafter nal values of impedances between thc common
called measuring instruments) used for meaSUre- terminal and each of the other two terminab
ment of physical quantities, which indicate the vary.
values measured by numerical and/or digital NOTB - The common terminal does not need to be
display. This includes measuring instruments brought O'-lt of the instrument.
for measuring:
3.1.1.2 Symmetrical input
- analog quantities (for example, volt-
meters, ohmmeters, temperature measur- A three-terminal input circuit where the nominal
ing instruments) values of impedances between the common
terminal and the other two terminals are one
- digital quantities (for example, event- and the same.
meters ), and
NOTE - Thc common terminal does not need to b,
-- time-related quantities (for example, brought out of the instrument.
frequency meters, speed indicators ).
3.1.1.3 D(f(erellce input
Combinations of above-mentioned measuring
instruments are also covered by the scope of An IIlput circuit with two input terminals inten-
this standard. ded for measuring the difference between two
1.2 This standard also applies to measuring values of an electrical quantity.
instruments which combine (link) various NOTE - The usc of the term differential input
measured quantities, each independent of the would, in this context, be incorrect.
other, or several measurement values of the
same quantity t for example wattmeters, phase 3.1.1.4 Grounded ( earthed) input
meters, differential pressure meters, mean value
meters), as well as [0 externa lIy controlled An input circuit which is isolated from the
measuring instruments. frame, the mains and any other input or output
terminal.
1.3 This standard does not apply to oscillo-
scopes, specturm and logic analyzers, transient 3.1.J.5 Isolated input
storage.
An mput circuit which is isolated ii'om the
1.4 This standard does not include any safety frame, the mains and any other input or output
requil'ements. terminal.
2 REFERENCES :3.1.1.6 Guarded input
2.1 The .Lndian Standards listed in Annex A arc An input CIfcuit provided with a screen, saill
necessary adjuncts to this standard. screen being isolated from all other terminals,
frame and mains.
3 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS
3.1.2 Output Terminals
3.1 Tcl'Uls Relating to Inputs and Outputs
Connection points of the mcasuring instrument.
3.].1 IJlput Terminals at which output information and or control
Connection points at which the electrical signals arc availablc in the form of specified
quantity to be measureu. and/or converted, or voltage and current levels or arc represented b~
required for control purposes is l'onnected to spccilieu impedam:c conditions (j'pr exampk.
the measuring instrument. short-circuit and open circuit ).
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3.1.2.1 Asymmetrical output 3.1.4.5 Maxim Un! permissible overload

A three-termlflal output circuit wherc the The maximum output load, which is either
nominal values of impedances hetween the limlted or unlimited with respect to time, with-
common terminal and each of the other two lOut causing a permanent change in measuring
terminals vary. instrument properties.
NOTE - The common terminal does not need to be 3.1.5 Impedances at the Input
brought out of the instrument.
:3.1.5.1 Source impedance
3.1.2.2 Grounded ( earthed) output
An output circuit in which one ouput terminal The impedance of the output circuit of a source
is directly connected to measunng earth. connected to the input terminals of the measur-
ing instrument.
3.1.2.3 Isolated output .3.1.5.2 Input impedance
An output circuit which is isolated from the
frame, the mains and all input termmals. Impedance of thc input circuit measured be-
tween the input terminals of the measuring
3. t .2.4 Guurded oUlput instrument under operating conditions ( which
may depend on the mode of operation and
An output circuit with screen. saId screen being measuring range ).
isolall:O from all termmals, the frame and
mains. 3.1.5.3 Equivalent input impedance
3.1.3 Input Terminul Quantities Equivalent resistance parallel to an equivalent
capacitance or equivalent inductance, or
3.1.3.1 Input quamity equivalent resistancc in series with an equivalent
That quantity apphcd to the input terminals. capacitance or equivalent inductance, which is
effective at the input.
3.1.3.2 Rate oj cllange of input quantl/ies
3.1.5.4 Other impedances
The first denvative of the wput quantity with
rebpcct to timt:. Impedances whIch exist, under operating
conditions of the measuring instrument, between
3.1.3.3 Input load all kinds of terminals, such as input terminals,
output terminals, input earth terminals, screen
Electrical load d the input Impedance due to and protective earth or frame.
the lllput quantily.
NOTE - Leakage capacitance and insulation resis-
3.1.3.4 Rated load tance also belong to such impedances.
Load at rated value of the input quantity. 3.1.6 Impedances at the Output
3.1.3.5 Maximum permissible overload 3.1.6.1 Output impedance
Impedance of the output circuit (this may vary
The maximum input load, which is either limited in value depending On the state of the circuit ).
or UnlImited wIlh respect to time, without
caUSIng a pt:rmanent change in measuring ins- 3.1.7 Input and Output Interference Quantities
trument propenies.
3.1.7.1 External interference quantities circuit
3.1.4 Output Terminal Quantities a) Common mode intelference - Interference
(amplitude and phase) which exist
3.1.4.1 Output quantity between both short-circuited input or
Quantity applied to the output terminals. output terminals and a reference point
( for example, mass, earth terminal ).
3.1.4.2 Rate of change of output quantities
b) Series mode interference - Interference
The first derivative of the output quantity with which is additively superimposed On the
respect to time. measured quantity (for example neigh~
bouring input or output cross-talk ).
3.1.4.3 Output load
Electrical load of the output Impedance duc to 3.1.7.2 Interference originating from the measuring
the output quantity. instrument
3.1.4.4 Rated load Interference in the test object originating from
the measuring instrument ( for example ofIset.
L(lad at rated value of the outpLlt quantity. bias, radio interference Vl itage, radiation ).

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3.1.8 Output Information facturer has assigned to the measuring

instrument for a certain operating condition.
Analog or digital (electrical and/or visual) NOT E - When determining errors, rated valucs C~t:1
representation of the measured quantity be rc fe rence values .
resulting from measurement .
3.2.3.2 Rated range
3.1.8.1 Output code
The range of a quantity wJlich can be measured,
Specification of the type of code used for supplied, observed or set, and whidl the
electrical output information und specification, manufacturer bas assigned to the measuring
where applicable, of the interface [for example instrument for a certain range of operation.
]S 10767 ( Part 1 ) : 1983 and [S 10767 (Part 2):
NOTE - When determining errors, rated ranges can
1983 ]. be reference ranges .
3.1.8.2 Unit of indicatioll (1Iumerical increment) 3.2.3.3 Measurement ( conversion) range
The minimum increase or decrease between A range limtted by two values of the quantity
two successive output states. measured or supplied and for which the limits of
3.1.8.3 Read-out lime error are specified.
Period of time during whieh output information 3.2.3.4 Resolution
is available for reading-out under continuolls The smallest cbange in the measured or supplied
operation and maximum test sequence. quantity to which a numerical vulue can be
3.1.8.4 Setling time assigned without interpolation.

Minimum period of time needed from a step 3.2.4 Illfluence Quantity Values
change of the measured q uantity in order to 3.2.4.1 Range of operat ion
display or supply the result s of measurement
within given limits of accuracy . Range of values for an influence quanti ty whi cit
represents part of rated operating conditions.
3.1.8.5 lilterface
3.2.4.2 Rated operating conditions
Interface with other me;;lsurin{! instruments The slim of all ranges of operation for inlluenc c
( evaluation, registration ). - quantities needed for determination of operating
3.1.8.6 Data format errors.
Form in which information is supplied, llsing a 3.2.4.3 Rated conditions of use
specified code. The sum of all effective ranges for performance
3.2 Terms RelatiDg to Specificat ion of Measur- characteristics and rated ranges of use for
ing Instrument PUfIlmeters ( Chanlcteristics ) Influence quantities, which are relevant with
regard to the behaviour of the measuring
3.2.1 Peljormance Charactcri:ofioJl instrument and within which operating errol'
indiCcttions apply.
One of the quantities assigned to Ihe measuring
mstrument in order to define the performance of 3.2.4.4 Rated ronge ofl/sO
the measuring instrument by values, tolerances,
The range of values of an influence quantity
rnnges, etc. which is determined by the rated conditions of
NOTE - Performance characteri s ti cs are the measlI· use.
'r ed quantities supplied 10 or delivered by . the
mcasuring instrument as well as other quantltlcs 3.2.5 Terms Relating ,'0 Performance Data
used for describing the measurin g function.
3.2.5.1 Performance
3.2.2 Influence Quantity
The degree to which the function for which
Any quantity, in genera I a ssigned to the equipment is intended is fulfilleo.
environment of the measuring instrument, which 3.2.5.2 Error
may affect the performance of said measuring
instrument. a) Absolute error - An error algebraically
expressed in the unit of the measured or
3.2.3 Pel/onnallcl' Characleri"l ic rallies ~ upplied 4uantity:

3.2.3.1 Rated vallie i) 111 the case of measuring in s trument~

an error is the indicated v,\!uc of th e
The value of a quantity which can be measured, measured quantity minu ~ its tru ('
sllpplJed . ob ~ crved o r set. and whieh the manu- value.

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ii) In the case of an instrument which 3.3.2.1 Digital range

only supplies one individual quantity,
an error is the true value of the The range which, as a maximum, can be repre-
quantity supplied minus its rated indi- sented on the display ( this shall not correspond
cated or preset value (rated value ). to the effective range ).

NOTE - The true value of a quantity is the NOTE - Terms sllch a s 'three-and-a-half-digils'
ideal value that can be measured by a should he avoided.
measuring process in which no error occurs.
In practice, liS this true value cannot be 3.3.2.2 Size of digits
determined by measurement, a conven-
tionally 1 rile value, as closely as necessary The sIze of the digits which make up the
(taking the enor to be determined intu measured value output.
account) is IIsed instead of the true vallie.
This value may be referred back to standard 3.3.2.3 Reading angle
gauges <1greed upon between manuf<1cturer
and user or to national standard gauges. In The angle ranges under which the display can be
both cases the uncerlainty of the conven-
tionally true vallie , hall be given. read. Said ranges are indicated symmetrically to
the perpendicular line on the display on two
b) Relative error ._- The ratio of an absolute planes which are arrangeu vertically to one
error to a given reference value. another.
c) Percentage error - A relative error 3.2.2.4 Indicatioll
expressed as a percentage. The form in which the measured value IS
J) Fiducial l'alue - . The value to which the displayed, for example 7-segment display, 16-
relatIve or percentage error refers, for segment display, point·matrix di~played.
example, the full scale value (upper 3.3.2.5 Display informatio/l
limit of the. effective range) the indicated
value, 1he preset value or the rated value The most important display information is the
or another clearly &tatcd value. measured value, which can be made up of the
following clements: nUlUerical value, unit,
e) Intrinsic error -- An error determined polarity (nature of supply) anu range. In
under reference conditions. addition further information such as overl1ow,
f) lnfluence error - The difference between error, status. additioal analog information,
the values of a performance characteris- instructions for operation, additional acoustic
tic when an influence quantity or a information can be displayed too.
performance charateristic which exerts an 3.3.2.6 Output rate
influence consecutively assume two given
values within their rated range of use Clock frequency of display/output.
whereas all other influence quantities and
performance characteristics lie within 3.3.2.7 Measuring rate
reference conditions and remain Frequency of consecutive measurements.
constant.
3.4 Terms Relating tu the Mode of Operation of
g) Operating error - An error determined tbe Measuring Instrument
under rated operating conditions.
3.4.1 Principles of Measuring
3.3 Terms Relating to Measuring Instrument Information regarding the manner in which the
Display value of the measured quantity is determined.
3.3.1 Types of Display 3.4.2 Measured Value Evaluation
Information (measured value) can be dis-
played, for example, by 3.4.2.1 Averaging

- gas discharge display Totalization of a number of measured value:,

and taking of the mean .
..- plasma display
3.4.2.2 Linkage of measured quantities
- - electron beam display
-- light-emItting diode display ( LED) Determination of new information by means of
a mathematical combination ( linkage) of at
- - liquid crystal display ( LCD) least two measured valuc$, one of which may he
- incandescent filament display. constant (see 3.3.2.5), for examp1c, statistic,;
limit value controL automatic determination of
3.3.2 Display Characteristics the effeet ive range.

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3.4.3 Remote Control test points specified by tIle manufacturer

shall be checked and, where neces5nry,
Capacity of the measuring instrument to have rcadjustments made.
settings made externally and, in turn, to be able
to supply information ( control signals, measured 4.1.1 Reference Conditions, Rated Operating
values) via appropriate outputs. Conditions and Influence Errors
3.4.4 Storage Reference conditions as given in Table I;
further reference conditions as given in Parts 2
Capacity of the measuring ins (rument to store and 3 of this standard in accordance with d ata
information until called for. provided by the manufacturer.
NOTE - Here information include, for example,
measured values, instrument parameters. 4.1.2 Test Equipment Errors
4 TESTS The total error of the test equipment should be
negligible as against the maximum permissible
4.1 Test Conditions error of the measuring instrument « 10 per-
Tests as described below shall be carried out, cent). Where this requirement is not met the
unless otherwise specified, \lnder the following following rule shall apply when determining the
condItions: error:
All measuring instruments shall be stored a) Test by the mallufaclllrer - Where the
under the desired environmental conditions manufacturer uses test equipment with :l
at least up until that point when said limit of error of ± m percent for testing
measuring instruments have assumed test his measuring instrument with a limit o\"
condition values. error of ± e percent thc error sball lie
between the limits ± ( e - III ) percent .
Warming-up time as specified by the manu-
facturer, as well as other data, shall be b) Verification by the IIser - Where the lh2r
complied with and/or takcn into account. uses test equipment with a limit of error
of ± n percent for checking measuring
Before starting a series of measurements the instruments with a limit of error of :~ {'

Table 1 Influence Quantity Reference Conditions and Permissible Tolerances for Test Purposes
( Clause 4.1. I )

Influence Quantities Reference Conditions, Unless Pemlissiblc Tolerances 1'or Test

Otherwise Given Purposes, Unless Otherwise Gjy·eilll
Ambient temperature On.:: of the following vu lllcs ± 1 °C
20,23, 25°C
Relative air humidity 45 ...... 75 %
Position Position of \.Ise :±. 10 degree
External Imlgnetic field 40 Aim (see Note 2) in ll;~
case of direct-current field a n(~
alternating fields frolll 45 Ii('
to 65 Hz

External electric field kV/m (see Note 3) in th,,,

case of direct current field : lfll'
alternating fklds from 45 t! f'
to 65 Hz

'Current Voltage Rated value or raled rangc 1% of

I: ra led vailic ( ~ ",
supply Note 1 )
Frequency Rated value or rated range ·t 1% of rated v~tll1c (:J"
Note) )
Distortion factor

NOTES
I As far as 110 other pcrmiss ibk tokrancs are given by the lllanufa.:1 l1 n.:r.
2 40 Aim is approximately the maximum value of the magnetic ilL'lL! "r !he earth.
3 1 kV 1m is the aver"gc V~ lue of the electric tield of the earth.

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percent, then he shall allow the error to Differences as given in 4.2.1 shall not exceed.
lie between the limits ± (e - II ) such maximum permissible total limits of error.
percent.
4.3 Influence Error Test
4.1.3 Type ojTest Testing of influence errors shall be carried out
as follows, unless otherwise specified in the
Tests which are not expressly specified as routine following sub-clause.
lests are type test.
Recommended routine tests in accordance with 4.3.1 The value indicated shall be determined
Part 2 and Part 3 of this standard. under reference condition (Bit). Where a
reference range exists for the influence quantity
Further tests shall be carried out when measur- under test, the test shall be carried out at that
ing instruments have to comply with special end of the reference range which folhr . \s the
safety requirements [ for example flame proof rated range of use under test.
enclosures ( see IS 616 : 1981 ) ]. 4.3.2 The respective influence quantity shall be
4.2 Intrinsic Error Test altered wi.thin the rated range of usc, all other
influence quantities remaining under reference
4.2.1 Test Method conditions. The indication shall be determined
( Bx ).
The measured quantity shall be set at 90 percent
of the final value of the measurement range 4.3.3 The difference between Bx and lJ" is the
( B ,: in digits) in each measurement range, the influence error. Said difference shall not be
measuring instrument being under reference higher than the influence errOr stipulated by the
conditions. The value indicated on the measur- manufacturer, converted into digits ill accord·
ing instrument shall then be read out (Bx in ance with 4.2.2.
digits) and the difference Bx - Bit be
determined. 4.3.4 Tests shall be carried out in all effective
ranges and at least 90 percent of the full seale
The measured quantity shaH be reduced at value.
constant intervals at test points n within the
range of measurement down to the lower 4.3.5 The input quantity is kept eonsl:1Il1 in all
measurement range limit (B,{/l in digits). The measurements.
values indicated shall be read out (Bxn in
digits) and the difference Bnn - By)l 4.4 Influence Error Resulting from Changes ill
determined. Ambient Temperature

For deviating te',t methods, see Parts 2 and 3 of This test shall be carried out in accordance
this standard. with 4.3. With respect to 4.3.3 the following
shall be taken into account:
NOTE - Indication of source rcsist ... r:ce (impc··
d;lll(;C ) shall be !'~scl"\ed. Should the manufacturer stipulate a tem-
perature coefficient instead of an influl'ncc
4.2.2 El'aluat ion error which is kept constant for the tern·
Calculation, in digits, of the limits or error a~
perature within the rated range of usc, then
the respective permissible difference shall
given by the manufacturer for all test points:
be determined, 111 dIgits, for the rclc,,;t'lt
I) maximum permissible limits of error in temperature interval.
percent of measured value 4.5 Influence Error Resulting from Changes in
Uclative Air Humidity
nomin~,'alue (di~_.L per ent value =
100 • c 4.5.1 Test Method
permissible digits
The measuring instrument shall be operated
2) maximum permissible limits of error in under reference condItions and the indicated
percent of full scale value value shall be determined at an input quantity
of 90 percent of the effective range maximum
full scale
.
value ( dig)
. .... .._.. . percent "alue = value ( Br in digits) in all ranges,
{,o
Following this th cmeasuring instrument ~hall
r_,mi.,sibk digits maximum permissible be operated at the upper limit of the rated
\\t11Iimi!" 0ferror in digits = range of u~c for relative humidity. Read nul
2 then takes place in the same manne'r a, ahove
2; Pe:·:~l:',ihlc digih the input quantity being kept COI.,I:I:<t ( i!, i:l
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4.5.2 Evaluation 4.9 Mechanical Load

The difference By. - En in digits, shall be No damage shall OCCur to the measuring
determined for each effective range. The highest instrument during tests. Following these tests
value is the humidity influence error. Maximum the measuring instrument shall comply with
permissible humidity influence error accordmg manufacturer's specifications.
to manufacturer's data is calculated in accord- 4.9.1 Shock Test
ance with 4.2.2.
[corresponding to test in accordance with
4.6 Influence Error Resulting from a Change in
Position IS 9000 ( Part 7jSec 1 ) : 1979}.

4.6.1 Test Method a) Determine intrinsic errol' at the effective

range maximum vahle in all range ( Br in
The Illea~uring instrumenl shaH be operated digits ).
under reference conditions and the indication h) Subject the disconnected measuring ins-
in that range of measurement with the highest trument to the following shock test:
power consumption is to be determined at an
input quantity of 90 percent of the effective - pulse shape: half sine
range maximum value ( Br in digits ). - number of shocks: three in each or
Following this the measuring instrument shall the three vertically arranged axes and
be tilted as far as the upper and lower limit of each of the two directions ( 18 shocks
the rated range of use and shall be operated in in all).
said positions for at least one hour. Read .. out
- pulse duration: 11 illS.
then takes place in the same manner as above,
the input quantity being kept constant - peak acceleration: 147 m/~t ( 15 g).
( Bx and/or Bxc in digits ).
c) Determine intrinsic error as under (a)
4.6.2 Evaluation (Ex in digits) and check measuring in~t(l1-
ment for mechanical demage.
Differences B x ] - BI< and Bs.~ - BIt are to be 4.9.2 Vibration Test
determined in digits. The higher value of the
two values is the mfiuence error of position. l corresponding to test in accordance with
The inflUence error of position, in digits, as IS 9000 (Pan 8) : 1981 ].
stipulated by the manufacturer, shall be calcula-
ted in accordance with 4.2.2. a) Determine intrinsic error in all effective
ranges at the effective range maximum
4.7 Influence Error Resulting from External value ( Br in digits ).
Electromagnetic Fields
b) Subject the measuring instrument to the
Under preparation. following vibration test:
4.8 Influence Error Resulting from the Supply - direction of vibration: in the direction
Voltage of the three vertically arranged axes

4.8.1 The measuring instrument shall be con-

- amplitude: ± 0'15 mm.
nected to all aujustable supply voltage source - fn:quency range to be scanned:
instead of to a battery or mains supply. preferably: to Hz ... 55Hz ... 1O Hz.
4.8.2 The indication shall be determined under NOTE - 1n the case of an amplitude of
reference conditions at 90 percent of the fuJI ± 0'15 mOl the maximum result will be 2 g.
scale value (Bn in digits ). -- scanning speed: approx. 1 octave/min
4.8.3 The upper and lower limits of the rated - number of scanning cycles: 2 in each
range of use of the supply voltage shall be set direction of the axeS ( 6 in all )
and the indication ~hall be read out when ::) Determine intrinsic error as under (a)
thermal equilibrium is attained (Bxo and/or (Bli. in digits) and check measuring
Bxu). Following this the difference between instrument for mechanical damage.
Bxo Br and B xu - B. shall be determined in
digiis. The greater difference is the supply -1.10 Influence Errors Resulting from Otller
voltage influence error. For determination of Physical Quantities (For example air pressure,
r~djation , etc. )
the maximum pelDllsslDle mpp y voltage
influence ('[for, in digits, according to the Determination in accordance with manurac-
Inanut"acturer\ data:; sec 4a2.1, l::"cr's elata.

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5 DATA SHEET DETAILS FOR A DIGITAL the manufacturer as a guideline when drawing
MEASURING INSTRUMENT up the data sheet, and shall assist the user ir
comparing measuring instruments from variou"
5.0 The data given in Table 2 shall be used by manufacturers.

Table 2 Data Sbeet Details for a Digital Measuring Instrument

( Clallse 5 )

S! Term Instrument Data On the Remarks

~o. Handbook Sheet Measuring
Instrument
oJ .1 General x x x or supplier
.j .1.1 Manufaeturn x x x or supplier
C). 1.2 Type x x x
4.1.1 Type of measuring instrument serial X X X
Ilumber or dale of manufacture
oJ 1.4 Measured quantity x x x Numerical value and unit
-1.1.5 Mechanical construction x x for example module 482'() 111m
-i.lJl Special safety reeulntions x >( X )>1< for exu mp Ie flame-proof cnc Ins IIr,'
4.2 Effective range
4 2. i E(ieetive ranges x x x )* for each nlcasuring quantity
4 .2.2 Rated ranges x x overflow areas, if any shall b;
Ruted Values indicated separately

5.2.3 Type of effective range scleetil'Jl x x x with automatic, remote control

5.2.4 Switchover points x x In the case of auto-ranging start-
ing from the top and from th"
bOiicnn

5.3 Indication
5.3.1 Display
5.3.1.1 Type of display and size x x see 3.3.2.2
5.3.1.2 Range of display x x see 3.3.2.1
5.3.1.3 Reso!ution see 3.2.3.4
53.2 Data oUlput sr:'! 3.1.8
53.2.1 Data format
5.3.2.2 Output coding ( output cod.: ) see 3.1.8. I
5.3.2.3 Interface For example IS lO767 with indIca-
tion of the stage of capacIty
5.3.2.4 Interface construction For example stage of capacity
5.,.2.5 Output technology
5.--1 Jnfllll:ncc quantities Reference values see Tabk I ; uls(
in special parts rated ranges 0;
lise in a ccordance will,
IS 9176: 1979. Deviations fnlll'
these rcqllilTlllcnls shall bc'
slaled
hror According to IS 917() : 1979
):oi: F r ror and stahility under rcJ'cn..'lh,'l,:
5.5.
conJilil}IlS according 10 _... i 0,\
of the Illl::'lslln..~d vallie _: ':1" ....
the IlHiXiillUl11 V;·diiC ( ahbn..' vid
lioil (::lOI'illV _L (;;')01'1\ ~

\\'here 1Il'l'l::-sary,
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81 Term Instrument D~lta On tbe Remarks

No. Handbook Sheet Measuring
Instrument
5.5.2 Influence errors Which are important foJ' the
measuring i nstrulllcllt
5.5.3 Oper'lting error In the case of measuring tim.:·
rela tcd quantit ies the reference
value shall be the true vallIe
5.5.4 Method of measurement In outline form in the data ~hect

5.5.5 Block diagram

5.6 Impedances of inputs ami outputs see 3.1.5 and 3.1.6
5.6.1 Input impedance
5.6.2 Other impedance
5.6.3 Output impedances or output load
5.7 Maximum values of input/output Overload and indic,ltion 01 the
quantities maximum permissible time
interval arc included here
5.7.1 Maximum permissible input see 3.1.3.5 and 3.1.5,1, an illkr-
quantity fcrenee value is also incl1..dcd
here
5.7.2 Maximum common mode voltage Test voltage according to
clause 4.2 of rs 9858 : 1981
5.7.3 Frequency voltage prootlct
5.7.4 Maximum output quantity
5.8 Time functions
5.8.1 Setting time see 3.1.8.4
5.8.2 Measuring rate ;< see 3.3.2.7
5.8.3 Output rate >< see 3.3.2.6
5.8.4 Output time See 3.1.8.3
5.9 Electricity supply conditions According to IS 9176: J97Y
5.9.1 Type Main/battery
5.9.2 Voltage
5.9.3 Frequency
5.9.4 Distortion
5.9.5 Power consumption .: *
5.9.6 In the case of battery operation IS type and Ah figure numb",
5.9.6. t Operating hours in the easc of .. x In accordance with mUllufaclu":!r's
continuous operation instructions
5.9.6.: Operating hours in the case of
speCified intermittent opcration or
stand-by operation
5.9.6.3 Charging time In the ease of dischar,l'cd SI(':Jge
huttery

5.10 Safety rcqllir~l1lents

5.10.1 Safety requirements Oil the basis of For exalllp]c IS 9XSf\ : I'IXl
which the measuring insTrtlJllCnl is
designed C

5.10.2 Porteet ion class Clall;;c 2.6.10, 2,f),11 and 2.6.12 cd

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81 Term Instrument Data On the Remarks

No. Handbook Sheet Measuring
Instmment
5.10.3 Test voltages
5.10.4 Protective devicc x For example surge divertcrs, fusc,
which are accessible at the
measuring instl'llment only
5.11 Dimcnsioll'i
5.12 Weight
5.13 Accessory
5.13.1 Accessories sold \I illl the ill5ll'lImcnl x
5.13.2 Accessories whkh can be supplied
in addition
5.14 Order data x

ANNEX A
( Clause 2.1 )
LIST OF REFERRED INDIAN STANDARDS

15 No. Til II! IS No. Title

616 ; 1981 Safety requirements for mance of the electronic
mains operated electro- measuring equipment
nic and related apparatus
for household and 10767 : 1983 An interface system for
similar general usc ( first programmable measuring
revision) instruments (byte serial
bit parallcl )
9000 Basic environmental test-
(Parl7/Scc I): 1979 ing procedures for elec-
Part 1 Functional speci-
tronic and electrical fications.Elcctrical spcci-
items: Part 7 Impact fications, Mechanica l
test, Section I Shock specifications, system
applications i!nd require-
9000 Basic en vironmental ments
( Part 8 ) : 1981 testing procedures for Part 2 Code and formal
electronic and electrical connections
items: Part 8 Vibration
9858:1451 Safety requiremcnts for
9176: 1976 Method for specifying electronic mcasuring
the functional perfor- apparatu:;
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