ISI Certification (BIS) for AC STATIC TRANSFORMER OPERATED WATT-HOUR AND VAT-HOUR METERS, CLASS 0.2S & 0.5S IS 14697:2021

BIS CERTIFICATION OF AC STATIC TRANSFORMER OPERATED WATT-HOUR AND VAT-HOUR METERS, CLASS 0.2S & 0.5S IS 14697:2021

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 14697; AC static transformer operated watt-hour and VAR-hour meters

• IS 14697 cover AC static transformer operated watt-hour and VAR-hour meters, class 0.2S & 0.5S. This standard specifies static watthour meters of accuracy class 0.2 S, 0.5 S and var-hour meters of accuracy class 0.2 S, 0.5 S and 1 S for the measurement of alternating current electrical active and reactive energy of frequency in the range of 45 Hz to 55 Hz for single phase and three phase balanced and unbalanced loads. It applies to their type tests, routine tests and acceptance tests. It applies only to transformer operated static watthour meters consisting of measuring element(s)and register(s) enclosed together in the meter case. It also applies to operation indicator(s) and test output(s).It also applies to multi rate tariff meters and meters which measure energy in both directions. For meters with smart functions, see IS 16444 (Part 2).
  • IS 14697 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the AC static transformer operated watt-hour and VAR-hour meters, as follows

General and Constructional Requirements

AC High voltage Test

Insulation Test

Accuracy Requirements (Limits of Error)

Test of Starting Condition

Test of no load Condition

Power Consumption

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Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of AC static transformer operated watt-hour and VAR-hour meters, class 0.2S & 0.5S (IS 14697) :

• Under section 14 of Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 (63 of 1986), the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade after consulting the Bureau of Indian Standards has issued the Electrical Wires, Cables, Appliances and Protection Devices and Accessories (Quality control) order.
• As per this order, allthe manufacturers of AC static transformer operated watt-hour and VAR-hour meters, class 0.2S & 0.5S are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

Types of AC static transformer operated watt-hour and VAR-hour meters covered under IS 14697

Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of AC static transformer operated watt-hour and VAR-hour meters, to use ISI mark as per IS 14697

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Requisites to get the BIS license for AC static transformer operated watt-hour and VAR-hour meters, class 0.2S & 0.5S

Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 14697

In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests

Competent Quality Control Personnel

Adherence to the BIS guidelines for AC static transformer operated watt-hour and VAR-hour meters as per Indian standard IS 14697

There are 3 major categories of document required to get the BIS license:

Administrative Details

Technical Details

Quality Control Personnel Details 

Commercial Details

Expenses involved in obtaining BIS certificate for AC static transformer operated watt-hour and VAR-hour meters, class 0.2S & 0.5S as per IS 14697 under the Product Certification (Scheme-I) of BIS :

• In the certification process, product testing is the most important stage as it determines whether the quality of the product meets Indian standards.
• For the same purpose, investments in testing facilities are required to install test equipment for internal factory test laboratories.
• Apart from charges mentioned above in the table, we may ask you to pay/reimbursement for a Pre-Visit at your Factory Premises to ensure the conformity of your product as per the relevant Indian Standard & BIS guidelines for its BIS certification.

Role of ERCS Private Limited in getting your product certified :

• To get BIS certification and produce a standard quality product, the manufacturer must ensure that their product must follow the specified Indian Standard Specifications (ISS) which we directly interpret to you from the BIS officials as per the Indian Standards.
• ECRS Private Limited will be your friend, philosopher and guide in the whole process of getting your product certified by the concerned authorities/ departments.

• Scope of work by ECRS Private Limited:

Ensuring the conformity of your product as per IS 14697:

ERCS Pvt. Ltd. has developed a vast network within the Electrical Household Goods Industry & various BIS departments to assist for ensuring conformity of the product AC static transformer operated watt-hour and VAR-hour meters, according to according to IS 14697.

Effective documentation with the awareness of the BIS guidelines:

In order to facilitate the manufacturing industry in obtaining BIS certifications, guidelines have been developed. Our team has the experience of completing over 150 projects and technically competent acquaintances in various Industries.

We are familiar with the Indian Standard Specifications & BIS guidelines and deliver the most suitable interpretation to the Quality Control Personnel so we can do a reliable and effective documentation of your product in accordance with the BIS guidelines.

A pre-visit can be paid at your factory premises:

In the process of getting BIS certification, the officer from BIS authority visits the factory for inspection. In order to get good results, the BIS inspection should go smoothly without any Non-Conformity. By keeping this goal in mind, our team will organize a pre-visit to your factory premises so that required changes can be adapted so as to remove the elements of fallibility.

Assistance for BIS audits:

We will explain the whole procedure of conducting a BIS inspection and make you aware of the things which need to be prepared and readily available at the time of inspection.

Benefits of getting ISI Mark for AC static transformer operated watt-hour and VAR-hour meters, to sell in Indian Market with our help

• The term “ISI mark" means, that a certain product conforms to the quality standards set up by the government.
• It is compulsory for AC static transformer operated watt-hour and VAR-hour meters, class 0.2S & 0.5S,to obtain the ISI Mark and the violators are penalized with the material seize and a significant sum as fine.
• Getting certification improves the probability of your product to survive and compete in the market.
• Customers have the tendency of buying ISI certified products as it ensured safety and standard quality. Hence, with the certified products you can win the confidence and trust of the buyer.
• With the word of mouth of such client list, you can establish your credibility in the market.
• Hence with the renowned brand, you can raise the standard and benchmark the market value of the product.