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EUROPEAN STANDARD FINAL DRAFT
NORME EUROPÉENNE prEN 1434-4

EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2006
ICS 17.200.10 Will supersede EN 1434-4:1997
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Heat meters - Part 4: Pattern approval tests
Compteurs d'énergie thermique - Partie 4: Essais en vue Wärmezähler - Teil 4: Prüfungen für die Bauartzulassung
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Contents Page
Foreword..............................................................................................................................................................4
1 Scope ......................................................................................................................................................5
2 Normative references ............................................................................................................................5
3 General....................................................................................................................................................6
4 Requirements .........................................................................................................................................6
5 Specification of operating conditions .................................................................................................6
5.1 Rated operating conditions ..................................................................................................................6
5.2 Reference conditions ............................................................................................................................6
5.3 Reference values for the measurand, RVM.........................................................................................7
5.3.1 General....................................................................................................................................................7
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5.3.2 Reference values for the measurand, RVM, for qp ≤ 3,5 m /h ...........................................................7
5.3.3 Reference values for the measurand, RVM, for qp > 3,5 m3/h ...........................................................7
6 Tests and measurements......................................................................................................................8
6.1 General....................................................................................................................................................8
6.2 Test programme.....................................................................................................................................8
6.3 Uncertainty of test equipment ............................................................................................................10
6.4 Performance tests................................................................................................................................10
6.4.1 General..................................................................................................................................................10
6.4.2 Flow sensor ..........................................................................................................................................10
6.4.3 Calculator .............................................................................................................................................12
6.4.4 Temperature sensors ..........................................................................................................................12
6.4.5 Combined sub-assemblies or complete meter.................................................................................13
6.5 Dry heat.................................................................................................................................................14
6.5.1 General..................................................................................................................................................14
6.5.2 Calculator .............................................................................................................................................14
6.5.3 Flow sensor ..........................................................................................................................................14
6.6 Cold .......................................................................................................................................................14
6.6.1 General..................................................................................................................................................14
6.6.2 Calculator .............................................................................................................................................15
6.6.3 Flow sensor ..........................................................................................................................................15
6.7 Static deviations in supply voltage....................................................................................................15
6.8 Durability test .......................................................................................................................................17
6.8.1 General..................................................................................................................................................17
6.8.2 Flow sensor ..........................................................................................................................................17
6.8.3 Temperature sensors ..........................................................................................................................18
6.9 Damp heat cyclic..................................................................................................................................19
6.10 Short time mains voltage reduction...................................................................................................20
6.11 Electrical transients.............................................................................................................................20
6.11.1 Fast transients (bursts) .......................................................................................................................20
6.11.2 Surge transients...................................................................................................................................22
6.12 Electromagnetic field ..........................................................................................................................23
6.13 Electromagnetic field specifically caused by digital radio equipment ..........................................24
6.14 Radio frequency amplitude modulated .............................................................................................25
6.15 Electrostatic discharge .......................................................................................................................27
6.16 Static magnetic field (fraud protection).............................................................................................27
6.17 Electromagnetic field at mains frequency ........................................................................................28
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6.18 Internal pressure .................................................................................................................................28

6.19 Pressure loss .......................................................................................................................................29
6.20 Electromagnetic emission ..................................................................................................................29
6.20.1 General .................................................................................................................................................29
6.20.2 Conducted emission on power AC lines...........................................................................................29
6.20.3 Conducted emission on signal and DC power lines........................................................................29
6.20.4 Radiated emission...............................................................................................................................30
6.21 24 h interruption in the mains power supply voltage ......................................................................30
6.22 Flow disturbances ...............................................................................................................................30
7 Documentation ....................................................................................................................................31
Annex A (informative) Testing procedure for temperature sensor pairs with or without pockets..........32
A.1 Test set-up ...........................................................................................................................................32
A.2 Test sequence......................................................................................................................................34
A.3 Calculations .........................................................................................................................................34
Annex B (informative) Checklist for type approvals of heat meters according to EN 1434 ......................35
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 2004/22/EC, MID ..............................................................................45
Bibliography......................................................................................................................................................46
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Foreword
This document (prEN 1434-4:2006) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 176 “Heat meters”,
the secretariat of which is held by DS.
This document is currently submitted to the Formal Vote.
This document will supersede EN 1434 4:1997.
The other parts are:
Part 1 - General requirements
Part 2 - Constructional requirements
Part 3 - Data exchange and interfaces
Part 5 - Initial verification tests
Part 6 - Installation, commissioning, operational monitoring and maintenance
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1 Scope
This European Standard specifies pattern approval tests applies to heat meters, that is to instruments
intended for measuring the heat which, in a heat-exchange circuit, is absorbed or given up by a liquid
called the heat-conveying liquid. The heat meter indicates the quantity of heat in legal units.
Electrical safety requirements are not covered by this European Standard.
Pressure safety requirements are not covered by this European Standard.
Surface mounted temperature sensors are not covered by this European Standard.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
ENV 13005, Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement
prEN 1434-1:2006, Heat meters — Part 1: General requirements
EN 14154-3:2005, Water meters — Part 3: Test methods and equipment
EN 55022:1998, Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods
of measurement (CISPR 22:1997, modified)
EN 60068-2-1, Environmental testing — Part 2: Tests — Test A: Cold (IEC 60068-2-1:1990)
EN 60068-2-2, Basic environmental testing procedures — Part 2-2: Tests — Tests B: Dry heat (IEC 60068-2-
2:1974 + IEC 60068-2-2A:1976)
EN 60068-2-30, Environmental testing — Part 2-30: Tests — Test Db: Damp heat, cyclic (12 h + 12 h cycle)
(IEC 60068-2-30:2005)
EN 60751:1995, Industrial platinum resistance thermometer sensors (IEC 60751:1983 + A1:1986)
EN 61000-4-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques —

Section 2: Electrostatic discharge immunity test — Basic EMC publication (IEC 61000-4-2:1995)
EN 61000-4-3, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 4-3: Testing and measurement techniques —
Radiated radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test (IEC 61000-4-3:2006)
EN 61000-4-4, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 4-4: Testing and measurement techniques —
Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test (IEC 61000-4-4:2004)

Section 5: Surge immunity test (IEC 61000-4-5:1995)
EN 61000-4-6:1996, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques —

Section 6: Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields (IEC 61000-4-6:1996)

Section 8: Power frequency magnetic field immunity test — Basic EMC publication (IEC 61000-4-8:1993)
EN 61000-4-11, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 4-11: Testing and measuring technique —
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Voltage dips, short interruption and voltage variations immunity tests (IEC 61000-4-1:2004)
ISO 4064-3:1983, Measurement of water flow in closed conduits — Meters for cold potable water and hot
water — Part 3: Test methods and equipment
3 General
The procedure shall ascertain that the pattern conforms to the metrological requirements of this European
Standard. In addition to the checking of the documentation (Clause 7) and the comparison of the pattern with
the metrological requirements of this European Standard, the tests in Clause 6 shall be performed.
It is recommended to use a checklist as in Annex B to report in a standardised way the result of the
comparison between the pattern under approval with the essential requirements of this European Standard.
4 Requirements
Under normal operating conditions, the error of heat meters or their sub-assemblies shall not exceed the
maximum permissible error, MPE specified in prEN 1434-1.
When heat meters or their sub-assemblies are exposed to disturbances, significant faults shall not occur.
5 Specification of operating conditions
5.1 Rated operating conditions
The rated operating conditions are those given in Table 1.
Table 1 — Rated operating conditions
Environmental class A B C
Ambient temperature in ºC + 5 to + 55 -25 to +55 +5 to +55
Relative humidity in % < 93
Mains supply voltage in V 195 V to 253 V
Mains frequency fnom ±2 %

Battery voltage The voltage of a battery in service under normal conditions
Remote AC supply voltage 12 V to 36 V
Remote DC supply voltage 12 V to 42 V
Local external DC supply voltage as specified by supplier
5.2 Reference conditions
Range of ambient temperature: + 15 ºC to + 35 ºC
Range of relative humidity: 25 % to 75 %
Range of ambient air pressure: 86 kPa to 106 kPa
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Basic mounting orientation
The actual temperature and relative humidity within the specified range shall not vary by more than
± 2,5 K and ± 5 percentage points respectively during the period of one measurement.
The reference conditions for a sub-assembly shall be the conditions under which it would operate if it was a
part of a combined heat meter.
5.3 Reference values for the measurand, RVM
5.3.1 General
For heating/cooling meters the RVM shall be based on the values for the heating range.
5.3.2 Reference values for the measurand, RVM, for qp ≤ 3,5 m3/h
Table 2 — Reference values for heating and cooling
Heating applications Cooling applications

Range of temperature (40 ± 2) K (10 ± 2) K
difference or
0
∆Θ max −2K if ∆Θ max is less than 40 K
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Range of flow-rate: (0,7 to 0,75) qp in m /h (0,7 to 0,75) qp in m /h
Return temperature: (50 ± 5) ºC (50 ± 5) ºC

or or
the upper limit of the return temperature, the upper limit of the temperature
if it is less than 50 ºC range, if it is less than 50 ºC
The conditions, mentioned Table 2, are reference values for a complete heat meter. Reference values for
sub-assemblies are the relevant parts of the conditions mentioned in Table 2.
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5.3.3 Reference values for the measurand, RVM, for qp > 3,5 m /h
Flow-rate simulation for the flow sensor electronics is allowed, but testing with water is always preferred and
carried out in accordance with 5.3.2.
If flow-rate simulation is used, the following RVM values apply:
Range of temperature differences:
For heating applications: (40 ± 2) K
0
or ∆Θ max −2K if ∆Θ max is less than 40 K
For cooling applications: (10 ± 2) K
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The temperature of the liquid in the flow sensor shall be kept at (50 ± 5) °C or at ambient temperature
Range of flow-rate: (0,7 to 0,75) qp
The power and signal wires shall be connected.
The flow sensor including flow sensor electronics shall be operated at zero flow rate (without low flow cut off
device).
6 Tests and measurements
6.1 General
Unless otherwise stated in the test specification, the test requirements apply irrespective of the heat meter's
environmental class. See Clause 10 of prEN 1434-1:2006.
All measurements shall be carried out under the installation conditions stipulated by the supplier for his type of
meter (e.g. straight sections of piping upstream and downstream of the meter). For all tests the heat
conveying liquid shall be water, unless otherwise specified. If so, the performance test shall be carried out with
the specified liquid and the type approval certificate shall include the specification of the liquid to be used for
initial verification.
If a temperature sensor can be installed in the flow sensor, this shall be done during the performance tests of
the flow sensor. Where a filter or strainer is an integral part of the flow sensor, it shall be included in all the
tests.
If the error determined lies outside the MPE, the test shall be repeated twice unless otherwise stated. The test
is then declared satisfactory if both the arithmetic mean of the result of the three tests and at least two of the
test results are within or at the MPE.
Depending on the flow sensor size the tests and measurements to be carried out are described below:
For each meter model the test in 6.4, 6.16 and 6.17 can be carried out on a limited number of sizes according
to an evaluation by the testing laboratory. This evaluation shall be included in the type testing report.
The test in 6.8 shall be carried out only for those sizes of a type for which the highest wear is expected.
For dimensions > DN 200, 6.17 shall be carried out at Θmin.
For each meter model the following tests shall be carried out on one size only: 6.5, 6.6, 6.7, 6.9, 6.10, 6.11,
6.12, 6.13, 6.14, 6.15, 6.16, 6.17, 6.20 and 6.21.
6.2 Test programme
Samples of a heat meter, or its sub-assemblies, submitted for pattern approval, shall be subject to tests to
verify their conformity with Clause 4. Unless otherwise stated, the tests shall be carried out at reference con-
ditions and the samples shall be exposed to the influence factors or disturbances specified for the respective
tests, as stated in Table 3.
The test sequence and the number of items used shall be either as described in Table 2 or as agreed
between the supplier and the testing laboratory (assuming four samples, numbered by the testing laboratory).
Only one influence quantity shall be applied at a time.
If the meter under test (complete, combined or sub-assemblies) has test outputs for quantity of water,
temperature difference and/or energy, these outputs can be used to test such parameters.
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Table 3 — Test programme for heat meters and their sub-assemblies.
Test Sub- Exposure Tempera- Flow Calcula- Compl- Sample

clause ture sensor ting dev- ete no.
sensor
pair ice meter
INFLUENCE FAC-
TORS
MPE 6.4 Performance test X X X X 2

MPE 6.5 Dry heat X(a) X X 2
MPE 6.6 Cold X(a) X X 2
MPE 6.7 Static deviations in X(a) X X 2
supply voltage
DISTURBANCES
NSFa 6.8 Durability X X X 4
NSFd 6.9 Damp heat, cyclic X(a) X X 1
NSFd 6.10 Short time reduction in X(a) X X 3
supply voltage
NSFa 6.11 Electrical transients X(a)(b) X(b) X 3
NSFd 6.12 Electromagnetic field X(a)(b) X(b) X 3
NSFd 6.13 Electromagnetic field - X(a)(b) X(b) X 3
digital radio equipm.
NSFd 6.14 Radio frequency, X(a)(b) X(b) X 3
amplitude modulated
NSFa 6.15 Electrostatic discharge X(a) X X 3
NSFd 6.16 Static magnetic field X X X 3
NSFd 6.17 Electromagnetic field at X(a) X X 3
mains frequency
NSFa 6.18 Internal pressure X X 1
6.19 Pressure loss X X 1
6.20 Electromagnetic emis- X(a) X(b) X 3
sion
6.21 24 hrs interruption in X X 3
supply voltage
NSFd 6.22 Flow disturbances X X 1
MPE - Maximum permissible error according to Clause 9 of prEN 1434-1:2006

NSFd - No significant fault shall occur during the test
NSFa - No significant fault shall occur after the test
X - Test to be performed
a - Only for flow sensors with electronic devices
b - This test shall be done with connected cables
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For heating/cooling meters the tests in 6.4 shall cover both functions, the tests in 6.6 and 6.9 shall be carried
out using the cooling function, but all other tests shall be carried out using the heating function. (For RMV
values see 5.3.)
6.3 Uncertainty of test equipment
Standards, instruments and methods used in pattern approval tests shall suit the purpose, be traceable to
more precise standards and be part of a reliable calibration programme.
The uncertainties associated with these standards, methods and measuring instruments shall always be
known. They shall be calculated according to ENV 13005 with a coverage factor of 2 corresponding to a
coverage probability of 95 %.
The expanded uncertainties shall either:
a) not exceed 1/5 of the maximum permissible errors of the heat meter or the sub-
assemblies,
or
b) be subtracted from the maximum permissible errors of the heat meter or the sub-
assemblies to obtain a new MPE,
or otherwise specified in the test description of this standard.
The use of a) is recommended - b) may only be used when ∆Θ ≤ 3 K.
6.4 Performance tests
6.4.1 General
The initial intrinsic error shall be determined at least at the conditions stated in 6.4.2, 6.4.3, 6.4.4 and 6.4.5.
6.4.2 Flow sensor
6.4.2.1 General
All performance tests shall be carried out three times.
For a meter model with more than one specified mounting orientation, the performance testing shall
be performed in the orientation, where the higher influences are expected.
6.4.2.2 Flow rates
Flow rates:
0% +10%
q1 −10% , q2 ± 5%, q3 ± 5%, q4 ± 5% and q5 0%
where
q1 = qs and q5 = qi, q1/q2 = q2/q3 = q3/q4 = q4/q5 = K
where
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qs
K =4
qi
The test flow rate nearest to 0,7 qp to 0,75 qp shall be changed to be within 0,7 qp to 0,75 qp in order to obtain
one point within RVM conditions.
Table 4 — Water temperatures
Applications
Heating Cooling
Type of All Mechanical with qp/qi ≤ 10 Mechanical with qp/qi > 10
flow
Static with qp/qi ≤ 25 Static with qp/qi > 25
sensor
a Θmin to (Θmin + 5) °C (15 ± 5) °C (15 ± 5) °C
(but not less than 10 °C)
b (50 ± 5) °C (5 ± 1) °C
c (85 ± 5) °C
The water temperature at the heat meter shall not vary by more than 2 K during a measurement.
For flow sensors larger than DN250, testing at water temperature a) only, is considered sufficient if the
following conditions are satisfied:
• the test results for smaller flow sensors of the same model are inside MPE for all water temperatures;
• documentary evidence is given that technological similarity exists between the models tested and the
larger sizes applied for.
6.4.2.3 Electromagnetic type flow sensors shall be tested with water having an electrical conductivity
higher than 200 µS/cm.
If the supplier has stated a lower permitted conductivity, tests shall also be performed at that conductivity at
the flow rates q1 and q5, and at the water temperature a). The conductivity shall be noted in the certificate.
If the electronic part of the flow sensor is separated from the sensor head, the type and the maximum length
of the connecting cable to the electrodes shall be stated by the supplier, be used for the above mentioned low
conductivity test and noted in the certificate.
6.4.2.4 For fast response meters the transient behaviour of the flow sensors of size qp ≤ 2,5 m;/h shall be
investigated by measuring the total quantity of water delivered in 10 to 15 cycles, consisting of a 10 s period at
a flow rate of qs and a 30 s period at zero flow rate.
The total quantity of water measured shall be twice the quantity used for the test at qs in 6.4.2.2.
The duration of start and stop shall be (1 ± 0,2) s.
The water temperature shall be as a) in 6.4.2.2.
The error shall not exceed the MPE.
For a complete or combined meter, the water temperature specified above is the return temperature. The
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temperature difference shall be the maximum obtainable, but shall not exceed 42 K.
6.4.3 Calculator
The calculator shall be tested at the following simulated temperatures:
Table 5 — Testing temperatures for heating applications
Temperature ºC Temperature difference K

a) Θreturn = (Θmin +5 ) ∆Θmin, 5, 20, ∆ΘRVM
0
b) Θreturn = (ΘRVM ± 5) ∆Θmin, 5, 20, ∆ΘRVM, ∆Θmax a
0
c) Θflow = (Θmax ) 20, ∆ΘRVM, ∆Θmax
-5
a
The level corresponding to ∆Θmax shall be reduced if needed to be within
Θmax
Table 6 — Testing temperatures for cooling applications
Temperature ºC Temperature difference K

+5
a) Θflow = (Θmin ) ∆Θmin, 5, ∆ΘRVM , ∆Θmax
0
b) Θflow = (15 ±5) ∆Θmin

0
c) Θreturn = (Θmax ) ∆ΘRVM, ∆Θmax
-5
The maximum temperature for these tests shall not exceed Θmax
Tolerances:
For all temperature differences: ± 20%,
+20 0
except for ∆Θmin: % and ∆Θmax: %
0 -20
For all test points, the simulated flow rate shall not create a signal exceeding the maximum signal acceptable
by the calculator.
6.4.4 Temperature sensors
6.4.4.1 Qualifying immersion depth
It shall be verified in a thermostatic bath with a temperature of (90 ± 5) ºC at an ambient temperature of

(23 ± 3) ºC, that a deeper immersion than the qualifying immersion depth changes the resistance value by an
amount corresponding to < 0,1 K.
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6.4.4.2 Thermal response time
The temperature sensors shall be tested according to 4.3.3.3 of EN 60751:1995. For sensors designed to be
mounted in pockets the test should be made with pockets using the set up defined in Annex A. The response
time shall not exceed the supplier's specification.
6.4.4.3 General testing
The temperature sensors of a pair shall be tested without their pockets at three temperature levels from the
following scale:
(5 ± 5) ºC (40 ± 5) ºC (70 ± 5) ºC (90 ± 5) ºC (130 ± 5) ºC (160 ± 10) ºC
chosen to optimize the spread of temperature over the temperature range specified by the supplier.
The immersion depth of the sensor under test shall be 90 % to 99 % of the total length.
The determined resistance values shall be used in a system of three equations to calculate the three
constants of the temperature/resistance equation of EN 60751 and a curve shall be drawn through the three
test points. Thereby the characteristic curve for the temperature sensor is known.
The "ideal" curve using the standard constants of EN 60751 shall be generated. To give the error at any
temperature, the "ideal" curve shall be subtracted from the characteristic curve for each temperature sensor.
As a further step the worst-case error of the pair shall be determined over the temperature range and over the
temperature difference range specified for the temperature sensors. For return temperatures above 80 ºC,
only temperature differences over 10 K shall be taken into account.
If the temperature sensor pair and calculator form an inseparable sub-assembly, or a complete meter is to be
approved, the test conditions for the sub-assembly or complete meter shall apply.
The error determined as described above shell be within the limits stated in 9.2.2.2 of prEN 1434-1:2006.
6.4.4.4 Testing of the influence of pockets
The supplier shall deliver four sets consisting of;
• one sensor with pocket selected so that the gap between pocket and sensor is the minimum gap
according the specification;
• one sensor with pocket selected so that the gap between pocket and sensor is the maximum gap
according the specification.
Only the shortest pocket length in a family shall be tested, provided that thread, material etc. are identical for
all pockets in the family.
The two sensors shall be tested without pockets according to 6.4.4.4. The test described in 6.4.4.4 shall be
repeated with the sensors mounted in the pockets and this test (inclusive the mounting of the sensors in the
pockets) shall be repeated once. To get the best reproducibility it is strongly recommended that the tests with
and without pockets are both be carried out following the procedure in Annex A.
The calculated difference between the results with and without pockets shall be within 1/3 of the MPE.
6.4.5 Combined sub-assemblies or complete meter
The relevant tests for flow-rate (6.4.2), temperatures and temperature differences (6.4.3) shall be carried out.
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6.5 Dry heat
6.5.1 General
The heat meters or their sub-assemblies shall be exposed to dry heat under the following test conditions:
Reference to standard: EN 60068-2-2, Part 2-2: Tests, Test Bd: Dry heat
Temperature: (55 ± 2) ºC
Duration: 2h
The duration of the test commences, after the heat meter or the sub-assemblies has reached temperature sta-
bility.
The rate of change of temperature shall not exceed 1K/min during heating up and cooling down.
The relative humidity of the test atmosphere shall not exceed 20 %.
After temperature stability of the heat meter or the sub-assemblies has been attained, the tests of 6.5.2, 6.5.3
and 6.5.4 shall be carried out without exceeding the MPE.
6.5.2 Calculator
Simulated return temperatures: Θmin and ΘRVM
Simulated rate: The flow-rate producing the maximum input signal acceptable by the calculator
Simulated temperature differences: ∆Θmin and ∆ΘRVM
6.5.3 Flow sensor
Water temperature: (50 ± 5) ºC for heating applications and (15 ± 5) ºC for cooling applications
Flow rates
a) (1 to 1,1)qi only to be carried out where qi ≤ 3 m3/h
b) (0,7 to 0,75)qp if qp > 3,5 m3/h the test shall be carried out according to 5.3.3
The relevant tests as described (see Table 3) for calculator and flow sensor shall be carried out.
6.6 Cold
6.6.1 General
The heat meters or their sub-assemblies shall be exposed to cold air under the test conditions in Table 7.
Reference to standard: EN 60068-2-1, Part 2-1: Tests.
Test Ad: Cold, for heat dissipating heat meter or the sub-assemblies with
gradual change of temperature.
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Table 7 — Test conditions
Temperature - ºC 5±3 - 25 ± 3 5±3
Duration - h 2
The duration of the test commences, after the heat meter or the sub-assemblies has reached temperature
stability.
The rate of change of temperature shall not exceed 1 K/min during heating up and cooling down.
After temperature stability of the heat meter or the sub-assemblies has been attained, the tests of 6.6.2, 6.6.3
and 6.6.4 shall be carried out without exceeding the MPE.
6.6.2 Calculator
Simulated return temperatures: Θmin and ΘRVM
Simulated flow rate: The flow-rate producing the maximum input signal acceptable by the calculator
Simulated temperature differences: ∆Θmin and ∆ΘRVM
6.6.3 Flow sensor
Water temperature: (50 ± 5) ºC for heating applications and (15 ± 5) ºC for cooling applications
Flow rates
a) (1 to 1,1)qi only to be carried out where qi ≤ 3 m3/h;

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b) (0,7 to 0,75)qp if qp > 3,5 m /h the test shall be carried out according to 5.3.3.
The relevant tests as described for calculator and flow sensor shall be carried out.
6.7 Static deviations in supply voltage
The heat meters or their sub-assemblies shall be subjected to static deviations from the rated supply voltage
Un under the following test conditions:
Upper limit: Umax
Lower limit: Umin
Supply mode: defined in a), b), c), d), e) and f) below
Duration: as needed for determination of RVM conditions
The duration of each test, which shall be at normal reference conditions, shall be sufficient to determine the
error of the heat meter or the sub-assemblies.
Supply modes:
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a) electronic devices for mains operation and having a single rated voltage Un:
Umax = 1,1 Un
Umin = 0,85 Un
f = fnom
Variation of mains frequency if mains frequency is used for measuring purposes:
fmax = 1,02 fnom
fmin = 0,98 fnom
U = Un
where fnom is the nominal frequency (50 Hz).

b) electronic devices for mains operation and having a nominal range of voltage from Un1
(the lower limit of the range) to Un2 (the upper limit of the range):
Umax = 1,1 Un2
Umin = 0,85 Un1
f = fnom
Variations of mains frequency if mains frequency is used for measurement purposes:
fmax = 1,02 fnom
fmin = 0,98 fnom
U = (Un2 + Un1)/2
c) electronic devices for operation with batteries:
Umax = Ubatt.max
Umin = Ubatt.min
where Ubatt.max is the voltage of a new battery at no load and Ubatt.min is the lowest battery voltage of
operation as specified by the meter supplier at an ambient temperature of 20 °C.
d) Remote AC supply voltage
Umax = 36 V
Umin = 12 V
e) Remote DC supply voltage
Umax = 42 V
Umin = 12 V
f) Local external DC supply voltage
Umax as specified by the supplier

Umin as specified by the supplier
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For each of the above supply modes, the errors shall be determined whilst the heat meter or the sub-
assemblies is tested under the stated conditions.
Four test points for modes a) and b) at their limits and two test points for mode c), d), e) and f) at their limits
are required. The errors obtained during the tests shall not exceed the MPE.
6.8 Durability test
6.8.1 General
In order to determine the durability of the heat meter, sub-assemblies of the heat meters shall be subject to
accelerated wear tests in so far as such tests are reasonable for the pattern.
6.8.2 Flow sensor
6.8.2.1 General
The durability test for flow sensors consists of a basic test for meters with normal lifetime and an additional
endurance test which shall be carried out for flow sensors designed for long-life meters.
For a meter with more than one specified mounting orientation all tests shall be performed at the orientation
where the higher influences are expected.
6.8.2.2 Basic test
The test procedure is based on a continuous series of one hundred cycles at three different flow rates, each
cycle lasting 24 h. The high load phase lasts 18 h; the flow rate shall be 16 h equal to qp, plus one hour in
which the flow rate is raised up to qs. The high load phase shall be followed by a low load phase at 1,5 × qi
lasting 6 h. The four transition intervals between the different loads shall be approx. one quarter of an hour
each. The flow versus time is shown in Figure 1.
Tolerances:
0
(1,5 × qi) ± 5 % qp ± 5 % qs %
-5
The basic wear test shall be carried out at the upper limit of the temperature range.
After the test the error of indication shall be determined at the flow rates stated in 6.4.2 (for the flow sensor) at:
For heating applications
0
(50 ± 5) ºC or at (Θmax ) ºC if ̣Θmax < 50 ºC.
-5
For cooling applications
(15 ± 5) ºC
No significant error shall occur.
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Figure 1 — Basic wear test cycles with magnification of the first cycle
6.8.2.3 Additional test
The additional endurance test for long-life flow sensors shall have a duration of 300 h at a continuous flow rate
equal to qs and at the upper limit of the temperature range.
Tolerance:
0
qs %
-5
After the test the error of indication shall be determined at the flow rates stated in 6.4.2 (for the flow sensor) at:
For heating applications
0
(50 ± 5) ºC or at (Θmax ) ºC if Θmax < 50 ºC.
-5
For cooling applications
(15 ± 5) ºC
No significant error shall occur.
6.8.3 Temperature sensors
The temperature sensor shall be brought slowly to its upper temperature limit, then exposed to air at room
temperature and then brought slowly to its lower temperature limit. This procedure shall be repeated 10 times.
At each limit the temperature sensor shall be immersed to an immersion depth of 90 % to 99 % of the total
length and shall be maintained at the temperature for sufficient time to reach thermal equilibrium (according to
EN 60751).
The durability error shall be less than 0,1 ºC.
After the temperature cycling the insulation resistance of the temperature sensors as a sub-assembly shall be
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tested under the following conditions:
Reference to standard: EN 60751:1995, 4.2.1 and 4.3.1.
The insulation resistance between the metal envelope of the sensor and each of the conductors connected to
it shall be measured at reference conditions and using a test voltage of 100 VDC. The polarity of the voltage
shall be reversed. The measured resistance shall in no case be less than 100 MΩ.
The insulation resistance between the metal envelope of the sensor and each of the conductors connected to
it shall be measured when the sensor is at its maximum temperature, using a test voltage not exceeding
10 VDC. The polarity of the voltage shall be reversed. The measured resistance shall in no case be less than
10 MΩ.
The relevant tests according to test for each sub-assembly shall be carried out.
Before and after the test, measurements shall be carried out as for each sub-assembly. One exception is the
insulation resistance for temperature sensors. This measurement shall not be carried out when the
temperature sensor is a part of the heat meter or the sub-assemblies.
6.9 Damp heat cyclic
The heat meters or their sub-assemblies shall be exposed to cyclic damp heat (condensing) under the
conditions given in Table 8.
Reference to standard: EN 60068-2-30, Test Db: test variant 1.
Lower temperature (25 ± 3) ºC (25 ± 3) ºC (25 ± 3) ºC
Upper temperature (40 ± 2) ºC (55 ± 2) ºC (55 ± 2) ºC
Relative humidity ≥ 93 % ≥ 93 % ≥ 93 %
Period of cycle 12 h + 12 h 12 h + 12 h 12 h + 12 h
Number of cycles 2 2 2
Recovery period before proceeding min. 1 h min. 1 h min. 1 h
to the next test
max. 2 h max. 2 h max. 2 h
The test consists of exposure to a cyclic temperature variation between the lower and the upper temperature,
maintaining the relative humidity above 95 % during the temperature changes and low temperature phases,
and at 93 % at the upper temperature phases. Condensation shall occur on the heat meter or the sub-
assemblies during the temperature rise.
The heat meter or the sub-assemblies shall be switched on during the test and operate according to the
conditions for RVM measurements, except that the liquid temperature shall be 15 ºC ± 5 ºC for cooling and
heating/cooling meters.
Intrinsic error determinations at RVM conditions shall be carried out as follows:
- during the second cycle, starting 1 h after initiation of the increase of the temperature from
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the lower to the upper temperature;
- after recovery.
On completion of the damp heat cyclic test, comparison of intrinsic error test results at RVM conditions with
initial intrinsic error test results shall show no significant fault.
6.10 Short time mains voltage reduction
NOTE 1 This clause is valid only for electronic devices or instruments for mains and low voltage AC supply operation.
The heat meter or the sub-assemblies shall be subjected to repetitive brief reductions in the supply voltage
under the following test conditions:
Reference to standard: EN 61000-4-11, Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations
immunity test.
The test levels shall be voltage dips of 100 % in 10 half cycles.
NOTE 2 With 50 Hz mains this means interruptions of 100 ms.
Each individual voltage reduction shall be initiated, terminated and repeated at a zero crossing of the supply
voltage. The interval of time between two successive reductions shall be (10 ±1) s and 10 reductions shall be
carried out.
Initial intrinsic error determinations at RVM conditions shall be made and the above test sequence started.
Intrinsic error determinations shall be made and the measurement ended after (15 ± 1) min. With reference to
the initial intrinsic error determination, no significant faults shall occur.
6.11 Electrical transients
6.11.1 Fast transients (bursts)
For signal and DC lines the following applies:
Each cable, interconnecting sub-assemblies or external cables for permanent installation longer than 1,2 m,
connected to the heat meters or their parts shall be subjected to a repetitive series of electrical spikes during a
fixed interval of time (i.e. electrical bursts) under the conditions given in Table 9.
Reference to standard: EN 61000-4-4
Test voltage 1,0 kV ± 10 %
Spike rise time 5 ns
Spike duration 50 ns
Spike repetition frequency 5 kHz
Burst length 15 ms
Burst period 300 ms
Duration of test 60 s for negative bursts and 60 s for positive bursts
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Bursts are coupled to the terminals only as common-mode interference with ground (earth) as reference.
Bursts are obtained by a transient generator having an output impedance of 50 Ω.
The spikes in bursts can have positive or negative polarity. The decay time is defined as the interval of time
between the half amplitude points of the transient.
The heat meter or the sub-assemblies shall be switched on during the test with a flow rate of zero and
∆Θ = ∆ΘRVM.
Initial intrinsic error determination at RVM conditions shall be made.
Examination of the heat meter or the sub-assemblies after the tests shall show that no information or readings
have changed due to the exposure, but the figure of the lowest significance of the readings for the water or
heat quantity may alter by one unit at most.
After the tests, intrinsic error determinations at RVM conditions shall be carried out and no significant faults
shall occur.
If the heat meter under test has a standardized data output, the intrinsic error determination shall also be
made using this data output.
For power AC lines the following applies:
Each cable connected to the heat meters or their parts shall be subjected to a repetitive series of electrical
spikes during a fixed interval of time (i.e. electrical bursts) under the conditions given in Table 10.
Test voltage 2,0 kV ± 10 % 2,0 kV ± 10 % 4,0 kV ± 10 %
Spike rise time 5 ns 5 ns 5 ns
Spike duration 50 ns 50 ns 50 ns
Spike repetition frequency 5 kHz 5 kHz 2,5 kHz
Burst length 15 ms 15 ms 15 ms
Burst period 300 ms 300 ms 300 ms
Duration of test 60 s for negative bursts and 60 s for positive bursts
Bursts are coupled to the terminals direct injection on line to ground.
Bursts are obtained by a transient generator having an output impedance of 50 Ω.
The spikes in bursts can have positive or negative polarity. The decay time is defined as the interval of time
between the half amplitude points of the transient.
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The heat meter or the sub-assemblies shall be switched on during the test with a flow rate of zero and
∆Θ = ∆ΘRVM.
Before the test an intrinsic error determination at RVM conditions shall be carried out.
After the test an intrinsic error determination at RVM conditions shall be carried out and no significant faults
shall occur.
6.11.2 Surge transients
For signal and DC lines the following applies:
Each cable longer than 10 m, interconnecting sub-assemblies or external cables for permanent installation,
connected to the heat meters or their parts shall be subjected to electrical surge transients (see Table 11):
Table 11 — Surge transients for Signal and DC lines
Test voltage, Common Mode 0,5 kV
Test voltage, Differential Mode 0,5 kV (only for external cables)
Rise time (open circuit) 1,2 µs
Duration (open circuit) 50 µs
Rise time (short circuit) 8 µs
Duration (short circuit) 20 µs
When the surge transients are coupled to the signal lines an impedance of 40 Ω shall be connected to the
output of the surge generator. Each line shall be subjected to 3 positive and 3 negative transients.
The heat meter or the sub-assemblies shall be switched on during the test with a flow-rate of zero and
∆Θ= ∆ΘRVM.
After the test it shall be examined that no information or any readings are changed due to the exposure, but
the figure of the lowest significance of the readings for the water or heat quantity may alter by one unit at most.
After the test an intrinsic error determination at RVM measurement shall be carried out and no significant
faults shall occur.
For power AC lines the following applies:
The AC power line shall be subjected to electrical surge transients (see Table 12):
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Table 12 — Surge transients for AC power lines
Environmental classes A, B and C
Test voltage - Line - ground 2,0 kV ± 10 %
Test voltage - Line - line 1,0 kV ± 10 %
The output impedance of the transient generator is 2 Ω. Each line shall be subjected to 3 positive and
3 negative transients.
∆Θ = ∆ΘRVM.
After the test an intrinsic error determination at RVM conditions shall be carried out and no significant faults
shall occur.
6.12 Electromagnetic field
The heat meter or the sub-assemblies calculator and flow sensor with electronics and its external cables of at
least 1,2 m length shall be subjected to radiated RF fields in the frequency range 26 MHz to 1 000 Mhz under
the conditions given in Table 13.
Frequency range 26 MHz to 1 000 MHz
Test level 3 V/m 3 V/m 10 V/m
Modulation AM (1 kHz) 80 %
The specified frequency range is divided in two:
- 26 MHz to 200 MHz
- 201 MHz to 1 000 MHz
The preferred transmitting antennas are a bi-conical antenna for the frequency range 26 MHz to 200 MHz and
a log-periodic antenna for the frequency range 201 MHz to 1 000 MHz.
The frequency ranges shall be stepped as below and using the power levels established during the calibration
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process and with the signal 80 % amplitude modulated with a 1 kHz sine wave. The test shall be performed
sequentially with the antenna polarized in two orthogonal positions.
The dwell time at each frequency shall be not less than the time necessary for the heat meter or the sub-
assemblies to carry out a RVM measurement and to respond.
The tests shall be carried out in steps, using the following frequencies in MHz:
26 40 60 80 100 120 144 150 160 180 200 250 350 400 435 500 600 700 800 934 1 000
Determination of the intrinsic error at RVM condition is commenced at the start of each exposure and
terminated at the end of each exposure. No significant faults shall occur.
If the heat meter or the sub-assemblies has a standardized data output, the intrinsic error shall also be
determined using this data output. During the test the master shall send requests at intervals of 30 s to the
meter. The meter shall respond within 3 requests.
NOTE Heat meters using the protocol according to EN 60870-5 answer with at least the minimum protocol, heat
meters the protocol according to EN 61107 answer with an identification and a data message.
6.13 Electromagnetic field specifically caused by digital radio equipment
The complete heat meter and the sub-assemblies calculator and electronic flow sensor and its external cables
of at least 1,2 m length shall be subjected to radiated RF fields of the frequencies 900 and 1 800 MHz under
the conditions given in Table 14.
Frequency 800 MHz to 960 MHz

1 400 MHz to 2 000 MHz
Test level 10 V/m 10 V/m 30 V/m
The preferred transmitting antennas are a log-periodic antenna or a low-directional horn antenna.
The test shall be performed sequentially with the antenna polarised in two orthogonal positions.
The frequency ranges shall be stepped as below. The dwell time at each frequency shall be not less than the
time necessary for the heat meter or the sub-assemblies to carry out a RVM measurement and to respond.
The tests shall be carried out in steps, using the following frequencies in MHz:
800 960 1 400 1 700 2 000
Determination of the intrinsic error at RVM condition shall be commenced at the start of each exposure and
If the heat meter or the sub-assemblies has a standardised data output, the intrinsic error shall also be
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6.14 Radio frequency amplitude modulated
Each cable ports of a complete heat meter or the sub-assemblies calculator and electronic flow sensor shall
be subjected to conducted RF voltage in the frequency range 0,15 MHz to 26 MHz under the conditions given
in Table 15.
On temperature sensor cables which are terminated into an electrically isolated Pt xxx temperature sensing
elements (Ex: Pt 100 sensor in metal probe sheet) the injection shall be made using the EM-clamp described
in Annex A of EN 61000-4-6:1996. The metal sheet of the temperature sensor shall be connected to a CDN of
model M-1 (i.e. the metal sheet is connected to the ground plane via a 150 Ω impedance).
The injected current during the EM-clamp injection shall be monitored using a monitoring probe, as described
in Annex A of EN 61000-4-6:2006. See Figures 2 and 3.
Figure 2 — Test set-up with precision resistor built-in to a metal cap
Figure 3 — Test set-up with precision resistor terminated to the sensor input
Key to Figures 2 and 3
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1 EUT (in this example the flow pipe temperature of the heat meter calculator is exposed)
2 EM clamp (the EM current from the RF generator is coupled to the EUT via the EM clamp)
3 M1 CDN (representing 150 Ω common mode impedance to ground)
4 precision resistor in metal cap (Temperature simulator during the exposure)
5 temperature sensor in metal cap (simulates the capacitance between the sensor element and metal cap)
6 precision resistor with capacitive coupling (10 nF in each wire) to the temperature sensor
7 current measurement clamp (to measure the injected current)
The shown test set-up with 2 m cable length is representative for all cables with a specified length up to 25 m.
For heat meters with a specified cable lengths longer than 25 m, the test set-up shall be made with injection
via CDN-network.
The test shall also be performed on internal cable ports to be used with cables longer than 1,2 m within a
complete meter.
The test shall not be performed on ports specified for use with cables shorter than 1,2 m or for temporary
short time use.
Frequency range 0,15 MHz to 26 MHz
Test level 3V 3V 10 V
The frequency ranges shall be stepped as below and using the power levels established during the calibration
process and with the signal 80 % amplitude modulated with a 1 kHz sine wave. The test shall be performed
sequentially.
The dwell time at each frequency shall be not less than the time necessary for the heat meter or the sub-
assemblies to carry out a RVM measurement and to respond.
The tests shall be carried out in steps with the following carrier frequencies in MHz
0,15 0,23 0,34 0,5 0,8 1,1 1,7 2,5 3,8 7,0 14,0 21,0
Determination of the intrinsic error at RVM condition shall be commenced at the start of each exposure and
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If the heat meter or the sub-assemblies has a standardised data output, the intrinsic error shall also be
6.15 Electrostatic discharge
The heat meters or their parts with electronic devices shall receive a transfer of electro-static charge from a
body of different electrostatic potential directly to the surface of the heat meter or the sub-assemblies (i.e.
electrostatic discharge) under the test conditions given in Table 16.
Discharge voltage Air 8 kV - contact 4 kV
Discharge rate Single shot
Number of single shots per discharge point 10
The discharge may be applied to any surface of the heat meter normally accessible to the user.
The discharge electrode shall approach the heat meter until discharge occurs, if possible, and shall be
removed before the next discharge. In addition to this, the contact discharges shall be made on all surfaces
where air discharge has occurred. Furthermore, contact shall be made to the Vertical Coupling Plane (VCP)
and to the Horizontal Coupling Plane (HCP), on which the heat meter is placed, according to EN 61000-4-2.
The interval of time between successive discharges shall be more than 10 s.
∆Θ = ∆ΘRVM.
Initial intrinsic error determinations at RVM conditions shall be made before and after the exposure and no sig-
nificant fault shall occur.
If the heat meter or the sub-assemblies has a standardized data output, intrinsic error shall also be
determined using this data output.
6.16 Static magnetic field (fraud protection)
The heat meter or the sub-assemblies shall be put into operation at the RVM condition.
A permanent magnet having a strength of 100 kA/m shall be placed into contact at several positions around
the flow sensor body, calculator casing and indicating device of the heat meter throughout the period of the
test.
Trial and error, knowledge of the heat meter's type and construction and/or past experience may identify
locations on the envelope of the heat meter where the action of a static magnetic field will affect the correct
functioning of the meter.
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The indicating device of the heat meter shall be observed at each of the positions of the magnet. The test
shall continue for long enough to permit the heat meter error at RVM conditions to be determined.
During the test:
• no disruption, abrupt addition or subtraction, acceleration, deceleration in the rate of indication of the
indicating device or other output signals shall be discernible;
• no significant faults shall occur.
NOTE The permanent magnet from a large loudspeaker or that used in an aquarium cleaning kit has a strength of
100 kA/m.
6.17 Electromagnetic field at mains frequency
The heat meter shall be subjected to electromagnetic fields at mains frequency. The field strengths are given
in Table 17.
Table 17 — Field strength
Field strength at 50 Hz 60 A/m 60 A/m 100 A/m
Initial intrinsic error determinations at RVM conditions shall be made. Intrinsic error determinations are
commenced at the start of the exposure and terminated at the end of exposure. With reference to the initial in-
trinsic error determination, no significant fault shall occur.
6.18 Internal pressure
Depending on the materials of construction of the flow sensor, the flow sensor shall withstand, without leakage
or damage either
- a hydraulic pressure of 1,5 times the maximum working pressure at a water temperature of
(10 ± 5) K less than the maximum admissible temperature,
or
- a hydraulic pressure equal to the maximum operating pressure, but at a temperature of 5 K
above the maximum admissible temperature.
The duration of the test shall be 0,5 h.
Initial intrinsic error determinations at RVM conditions shall be made. Intrinsic error determinations shall be
made after the pressure test. With reference to the initial intrinsic error determination no significant fault shall
occur.
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6.19 Pressure loss
Reference to standard: ISO 4064-3:1999, Clause 7.
The test shall be carried out in accordance with ISO 4064-3:1999, Clause 7 with the flow-rate set to 0,9qp to
qs and the temperature set to (50 ± 5) ºC.
The presented result shall be recalculated at qp with an uncertainty better than 5 % with a coverage factor of 2.
6.20 Electromagnetic emission
6.20.1 General
The conducted and radiated emission from the heat meter or the sub-assemblies shall meet the requirements
in EN 55022.
The heat meter or the sub-assemblies shall be switched on during the test and operate at RVM conditions.
Reference to standard: EN 55022.
6.20.2 Conducted emission on power AC lines
Table 18 — Conducted emission on power AC lines
Frequency range - MHz Limits - dBµV

a
0,15 to 0,5 66 to 56 quasi peak
a
56 to 46 average
0,5 to 5 56 quasi peak

46 average
5 to 30 60 quasi peak
50 average
a
limits decrease linearly with log. frequency
6.20.3 Conducted emission on signal and DC power lines
The conducted emission is measured with a current probe on each cable.
Table 19 — Conducted emission on signal and DC power lines
Frequency range - MHz Limits - dBµA
0,15 to 0,5 40 to 30 quasi peak a

30 to 20 average a
0,5 to 30 30 quasi peak

20 average
a
limits decrease linearly with log. frequency
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6.20.4 Radiated emission
Table 20 — Radiated emission
Frequency range - MHz Limits at 10 m - dBµV/m
30 to 230 30 quasi peak
230 to 1 000 37 quasi peak
6.21 24 h interruption in the mains power supply voltage
The calculator shall be exposed to the following sequence:
1) operate the calculator for 24 h at ∆Θmax and qp;
2) operate the calculator for 24 h at ∆Θmax and zero flow;
3) note the reading on the display;
4) disconnect the mains power supply for 24 h;
5) re-connect the mains power supply;
6) note the reading on the display.
Requirements: the energy displayed before and after the mains power supply interruption shall not differ by
more than the value of the least significant digit of the display.
6.22 Flow disturbances
The flow sensor (or the complete meter) shall be exposed to flow disturbances generated by a clock wise swirl
disturbance generator as in Annex A of EN 14154-3:2005. This shall be placed before the meter (or the
specified flow conditioner package).
To state the difference in the performance of a flow sensor in an undisturbed flow compared to a disturbed
flow, each test line of the calibration facilities shall have a fully developed turbulent velocity distribution.
This test is not required if all of the conditions under a) or b) below are fulfilled:
a):
the ratio qp/qi is 25 or smaller

and the accuracy class is 3
and qi is specified at a pipe liquid speed of larger than 0,04 m/s
b):
the ratio qp/qi is 50 or smaller

and the accuracy class is 2 or 3
and qi is specified at a pipe liquid speed of larger than 0,02 m/s
and the standardised flow conditioning package as in annex B of part 1 is specified
Error determination at flow level q4 and q5 from 6.4.2.2 and at a temperature level of (50 ± 5) ºC [or (15 ± 5) ºC
for cooling applications] shall be made without and with the disturbance and no significant faults shall occur.
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7 Documentation
The supplier shall submit two copies of the following documentation to the testing laboratory as well as the
items to be tested - including one unit of the meter type tested for archival purposes (if requested by the
testing laboratory):
- heat meter specification;
- technical description;
- statement of the self heating effect of temperature sensors;
- minimum immersion depth for temperature sensors;
- users manual;
- installation instructions (prEN 1434-1:2006, Clause 12);
- installation and security sealing plan;
- mechanical drawings;
- material specifications;
- electrical circuit diagrams;
- components list;
- specification for materials in bearings, gaskets etc.;
- software description;
- list of programmable constants;
- software flow chart;
- panel lay out and operating instructions;
- initial functional check and instructions;
- test outputs, their use and their relationships to the parameters being measured.
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Annex A
(informative)
Testing procedure for temperature sensor pairs

with or without pockets
A.1 Test set-up

This is a recommended procedure to ensure the best reproducibility.
The two sensors of the pair under test and a reference sensor shall be mounted in a temperature bath with the
essential characteristics defined in Figure A.1.
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Dimensions in millimetres
Key
A sensor pair under test
50 % of the pocket thread shall be over the metal lid
B reference sensor
D metal lid not in thermal contact with the body of the bath
E vertical pipe with liquid flowing upwards so that it is in touch with the lid D. The pipe is mounted in a
temperature bath
Figure A.1 — Details of temperature bath
Liquid speed shall be 0,1 m/s to 0,2 m/s
Liquid shall be water up to 90 ºC and glycerin at 90 ºC and higher.
Ambient temperature shall be (23 ± 3) ºC.
No active ventilation shall be allowed near the bath during the measurements.
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No thermal insulation shall be used over the metal lid.
A.2 Test sequence

All measurements shall be carried out at a minimum of three different temperature levels.
The following demands for the test sequence for measurement at one temperature shall be fulfilled:
The temperature sensor pair shall be submerged into the liquid, as indicated in Figure A.1.
A measurement shall only be commenced after thermal stability has been achieved (including both liquid and
self heating generated by the measurement current).
The measurements on the reference temperature sensor and the temperature sensor pair under test shall be
carried out at the same time or repeated sequentially several times generating a mean value.
A.3 Calculations
1) The resistance values obtained during the complete test shall be used to calculate the three constants for
the sensor under test in accordance with the temperature/resistance equation of EN 60751:
R(Θ) = R0 × ( 1 + A×Θ + B×Θ2)
Thereby the characteristic for each sensor under test is determined.
2) The Θ error function based on the characteristic in 1) and the characteristic based on the standard
constants in EN 60751 shall be calculated for each sensor.
3) Based on the two Θ error functions in 2) the errors (Epair) between the two temperature sensors shall be
calculated (Epair = f (∆Θ, Θj), where j is the index for the flow or the return temperature.
The worst case error in temperature difference of the temperature sensor pair under test (Epair) shall be
determined over the temperature range and over the temperature difference range specified for the pair. For
return temperatures above 80 ºC, only temperature differences of more than 10 K shall be taken into account.
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Annex B
(informative)
Checklist for type approvals of heat meters according to EN 1434
Part 1 Requirement + - Remarks

Notes: X The instrument have passed
X The instrument have failed
/ / Not applicable
6.1.2 The supplier of the heat meter shall declare any limitations
with regard to installation of the heat meter and its
orientation, with respect to the vertical.
6.1.3 IP54 for heating applications and IP65 for cooling
applications for equipment that is to be installed into
pipework and IP52 for other enclosures.
6.1.5 The maximum pressure loss at qp shall not exceed 0,25
bar, except where the heat meter includes a flow controller
or also acts as a pressure reducing device.
6.2 Requirements outside the limiting values of the flow rate
When the true value of the flow rate is less than a threshold
value declared by the supplier, no registration is allowed.
For flow rates greater than qs, the behaviour of the meter,
e.g. by producing spurious or zero signals, shall be
declared. Flow rates greater than qs shall not result in a
positive error greater than 10 % of the actual flow-rate.
6.3.1 The quantity of heat shall be indicated in Joules, Watt-
hours or in decimal multiples of those units. The name or
symbol of the unit shall be indicated adjacent to the figures
of the display.
6.3.2 In the event of a failure or interruption of the external power
supply (mains or external DC), the meter indication of
energy shall remains accessible for a minimum of one year.
The supplier shall specify how the indication of energy is
handled in case of a failure or interruption in the external
power supply (mains or external DC).
6.3.3 The reading of the indication shall be sure, easy and
unambiguous.
6.3.4 The real or apparent height of the figures on the display for
energy shall not be less than 4 mm.
6.3.5 The figures indicating decimal fractions of a unit shall be
separated from the others, either by a comma or by a point.
In addition, the figures indicating decimal fractions of
energy shall be clearly distinguishable from the others.
6.3.6 Where the display is of the roller-type, the advance of a
figure of a particular significance shall be completed during
the time, when the figure of next lower significance
changes from 9 to 0. The roller carrying the figures of
lowest significance may have a continuous movement, of
which the visible displacement shall then be from bottom to
top.
6.3.7 The display indicating the quantity of heat shall be able to
register, without overflow, a quantity of heat at least equal
to the transfer of energy, which corresponds to a
continuous operation for 3 000 h at the upper limit of the
thermal power of the heat meter.
The quantity of heat, measured by a heat meter, operating
at the upper limit of the thermal power for 1 h shall
correspond to at least one digit of lowest significance of the
display.
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6.4 Protection against fraud

Heat meters shall have protective devices which can be
sealed in such a way, that after sealing, both before and
after the heat meter has been correctly installed, there is no
possibility of dismantling, removing, or altering the heat
meter or its adjustment devices without evident damage to
the device(s) or seal(s).
Means shall also be provided for meters with external
power supply, either to give protection against the meter
being disconnected from the power supply, or to make it
evident, that this has taken place. This requirement does
not apply to meters with external power supply with
automatic switchover to internal battery supply.
6.5.1 AC mains operated heat meters or subassemblies shall
+ 10 %
have a rated voltage, Un, of 230 V − 15 % .
6.5.2 Remote DC or AC operated heat meters or subassemblies
shall have a rated voltage Un of 24 V. The tolerance for DC
shall be 12 V to 42 V and for AC ± 50 %.
If the remote supply lines are also used for data
transmission these values shall be maintained during any
data transmission.
6.5.3 Local external DC operated meters or subassemblies shall
preferably have a rated voltage Un of 6 V, 3,6 V or 3 V.
7.2 Temperature difference
The ratio of the upper and lower limits of the temperature
difference shall not be less than 10, with the exception of
heat meters intended for cooling circuits. The lower limit
shall be stated by the supplier to be either 1, 2, 3, 5 or
10 K. The preferred lower limit is 3 K for heating
applications.
7.3 Flow rate
The ratio of the permanent flow-rate to the lower limit of the
flow-rate (qp/qi) shall be 10, 25, 50, 100 or 250.
11.1 Heat meter specification / /
The supplier shall make available data sheets containing at
least the following information:
11.2 Flow sensor
• Supplier
• Type identification
• Accuracy class; may differ depending on mounting
orientation and on type of liquid
• Environmental classification
• Limits of flow-rate (qi, qp and qs). Different sets of qi
and qs may be given depending on mounting
orientation and type of liquid
• Maximum admissible working pressure (PS in bar)
• Nominal pressure (PN)
• Maximum pressure loss (pressure loss at qp)
• Maximum admissible temperature
• Limits of temperature (Θmin and Θmax).
An additional set of limits for the cooling range may
be specified for heating/cooling meters.
• Nominal meter factor (litres/pulse or corresponding
factor for normal and test output)
• Installation requirements including installation pipe
lengths etc
• Basic mounting orientation and other specified
orientations.
• Physical dimensions (length, height, width, weight,
thread/flange specification)
• Pulse output device class (see 7.1.3 of prEN 1434-
2:2006)
• Output signal for testing (type/levels)
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• Performance at flow-rates greater than qs

• Low flow threshold value
• Liquid if other than water
• Response time - for fast response meters
• Mains power supply requirements - voltage,
frequency
• Battery power supply requirements - battery voltage,
type, life-time
• Nominal voltage level for external power supply
• Current used (average and peak) at external power
supply
• Energy used per year at external power supply
• Cabling requirement at external power supply (max.
cable length and possible requirement for shielded or
twisted cable)
• Voltage limit at which the meter switches automatically
from external power supply to internal battery
• Time limit at which the meter switches automatically from
external power supply to internal battery
11.3 Temperature sensor pair
• Supplier
• Limits of temperature (Θmin and Θmax). An additional
set of limits for the cooling range may be specified
for heating/cooling meters.
• Limits of temperature difference (∆Θmin and ∆Θmax).
• Maximum admissible working pressure for direct
mounted sensors (PS in bar)
• Wiring of sensors (e.g. four or two wire)
• Principle of operation
• Maximum RMS value of sensor current
• Physical dimensions
• Installation requirements (e.g. for pocket mounting)
• Maximum liquid velocity for sensor over 200 mm
length
• Total resistance of a 2-wire cable
• Minimum immersion depth
• Output signal for rated operation (type/levels)
• Response time
11.4 Calculator
• Supplier
• Maximum value of thermal power
• Limits of temperature (Θmin and Θmax). An additional
set of limits for the cooling range may be specified
for heating/cooling meters.
• The conditions for switching between heating and
cooling metering if applicable
• Display unit options (MJ, kWh)
• Dynamic behaviour (see 5.4 of prEN 1434-2:2006)
• Other functions in addition to heat indication
• Installation requirements including wiring of
temperature sensors, indicating if screened cables
are necessary or not
• Physical dimensions
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frequency
type, lifetime
supply
twisted cable)
• Voltage limit at which the meter switches
automatically from external power supply to internal
battery
• Time limit at which the meter switches automatically
• Handling of energy indication by external power failure
(see 6.3.2)
• Pulse input device class (see 7.1.5 of prEN 1434-2:2006)
• Required input signal from temperature sensors
• RMS value of temperature sensor current
• Maximum permissible flow sensor signal (pulse rate)
• Output signal for normal operation (type/levels)
• Pulse output device class (see 7.1.3 of prEN 1434-
2:2006)
• Output signal for testing (type/levels)
• If the flow sensor shall be operated at the high or low
temperature level
11.5 Complete meters
• Supplier
• Accuracy class ; may differ depending on mounting
orientation and on type of liquid
• Display unit options (MJ, kWh)
• Other functions in addition to heat indication
• Maximum value of thermal power
• Limits of flow-rate (qi, qp and qs). Different sets of qi
and qs may be given depending on mounting
orientation and type of liquid
• Low flow threshold value
• Maximum admissible working pressure for flow
sensor (PS in bar)
• Nominal pressure (PN)
• Maximum pressure loss of flow sensor (pressure loss
at qp)
• Limits of temperature (Θmin and Θmax) of the flow
sensor / temperature sensor pair. An additional set
of limits for the cooling range may be specified for
heating/cooling meters
be specified for heating / cooling meters
• The conditions for switching between heating and
cooling metering if applicable
• Installation requirements, including installation pipe
lengths etc
• Basic mounting orientation and other specified
orientations
• Physical dimensions (length, height, width, weight,
thread/flange specification)
frequency
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type, lifetime
• Handling of energy indication by external power failure
(see 6.3.2).
• Output signal for normal operation (type/levels)
• Pulse output device class (see 7.1.3 of EN 1434-
2:2006)
• Output display/signal for testing (type/levels)
• Performance at flow-rates greater than qs
• Dynamic behaviour (see 5.4 of prEN 1434-2:2006)
• Response time for the temperature sensor pair
• If the meter shall be installed at the high or low
temperature level
• Response time - for fast response meters
supply
twisted cable)
• Voltage limit at which the meter switches
automatically from external power supply to internal
battery
• Time limit at which the meter switches automatically
12 Information to be delivered with the meter or sub- / /
assemblies
Installation instructions under the following headings shall
include at least the following information
12 a) Flow sensor:
• Flushing the system before installation
• Install in flow or return as stated on calculator
• Minimum installation pipe length upstream and
downstream
• Orientation limitations
• Need for flow straightener
• Requirement for protection from risk of damage by
shock and vibration
• Requirement to avoid installation stresses from pipes
and fittings
12 b) Temperature sensor pair
• Possible need for symmetrical installation in the same
pipe size
• Use of pockets or fittings for temperature sensor
• Use of thermal insulation for pipe and sensor heads
12 c) Calculator (and flow meter electronics)
• Free distance around the meter
• Distance between meter and other equipment
• Need for adaptor plate to fit standardized holes
12 d) Wiring
• Need for earth connection
• Maximum cable lengths
• Required separation between signal and power
cables
• Requirements for mechanical support
• Requirements for electrical screening
12 e) Other
• Initial function check and operating instructions
• Installation security sealing
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Part 2 Requirement + - Remarks

3 Temperature sensors / /
3.2.2 Materials of temperature probe sheath and pocket
The temperature pocket and the protective sheath of direct
mounted probes shall be of a material, that is adequately
strong and resistant to corrosion and has the requisite
thermal conductivity.
3.2.x Dimensions of probes as in Figures 1, 2 respective 3
3.3.3 Signal leads
For signal leads, leads with strands can be used, or in the
case of head probes, solid wires. The lead ends shall be
precisely trimmed, if strands are used (e.g. by lead end
sleeves). Solder-coating of the lead ends to
prevent splicing is not permissible.
A soldered joint to connect the temperature probe signal
lead to the calculator is only permitted in the case of non-
interchangeable temperature probes.
For screened cables for temperature sensors there shall be
no connection between the screen and the protecting
sheet.
3.3.4 Temperature sensors for the 2-wire method
The length and cross sectional area of signal leads of
paired resistance sensors of separable sub-assemblies
shall be equal and shall be within the values given in
Table 2.
3.3.5 Temperature sensors for the 4-wire method
The connections shall be clearly identifiable so that they
cannot be confused.
A cross-section of 0,5 mm2 is recommended for head
2
sensors and a minimum cross-section of 0,14 mm for
cable sensors.
4 Flow sensor / /
4.2 Sizes and dimensions
For each flow sensor size there is a corresponding value of
the permanent flow rate qp and a set of lengths as given in
Tables 3 and 4.
Dimensions for the threaded end connections are specified
in Table 4. Threads shall comply with EN ISO 228-1.
Flanged end connections shall comply with ISO 7005-1,
7005-2 and 7005-3 (as appropriate) for a nominal pressure
corresponding to that of the flow sensor.
4.3 Test signal output
For test purposes, it is required that either high resolution
pulses using an adaptor according to Annex B shall be
provided, or data from a serial interface, as described in
EN 1434-3, using an adapter (if necessary) shall be
employed. The discrimination of these test outputs shall be
such, that in a test at qi, the measurement error resulting
from the number of pulses is not greater than 0,8 %, and
3
the test period of 1h for sizes qp  10 m /h or 1,5 h for qp 
3
10 m /h, is not exceeded.
The nominal relationship between the signal emitted and
the quantity measured shall be declared by the supplier.
5 Calculator / /
5.1 The casing of calculators intended for domestic use and
wall mounting shall have maximum dimensions given in
figure 8. If the casing is large enough, the centre distances
for the mounting holes shall be as in Figure 8. If the casing
is smaller, an adapter plate shall be available.
5.2.2 Terminals for signal leads
The numbers specified shall be used for the inscriptions on
the terminals provided.
The terminals shall meet the following requirements:
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a) maximum cable cross-section 1,5 mm ;
b) distance between terminals 5 mm;
c) suitable for stranded wire;
d) the contact resistance for a two-wire Pt 100 transition
between the terminal and the wire shall be ≤ 5 mΩ. The
change in contact resistance with time shall be < 5 mΩ.
5.2.3 Terminals for connection to the mains supply
The numbers specified shall be used for the inscriptions on
the terminals provided. Two or, preferably, three terminals
shall be provided, which shall be suitable for stranded wire
2
up to a cross-section of 2,5 mm . Cables with permanently
fitted connections may also be used.
5.3 Batteries
If a heat meter has interchangeable batteries, they shall be
replaceable without damaging verification markings. The
life time of the batteries shall be declared by the supplier.
5.5 Test signal output
A high resolution energy signal is required for testing
purposes. The resolution shall be sufficiently high so that at
a test at the lower limit of temperature difference and/or
flow rate, the additional error caused by the resolution of
the energy signal can be shown to be insignificant. The
nominal relationship between the high resolution signal and
the energy reading shall be stated by the supplier.
6 Complete meters
The requirements given in Clauses 3 to 5 shall be applied
where relevant.
7 Interfaces between sub-assemblies
The component values used verifies that the parameters in
Tables 7 and 8 are fulfilled.
8 Marking and security seals / /
8.1.2 Temperature sensor pairs
The following information shall appear in legible and
indelible characters on the head or a separate security
sealed plate:
a) name of the supplier, or his trade mark;
b) type - incl. Pt-designation (e.g. Pt 100), year of
manufacture and serial number;
c) limits of the temperature range (Θmin and Θmax). An
additional set of limits for the cooling range may be
specified for heating/cooling meters;
d) limits of temperature differences (∆Θmin and ∆Θmax); An
additional set of limits for the cooling range may be
e) maximum admissible working pressure;
d) if needed, identification of flow and return temperature
sensors.
8.1.3 Flow sensor
indelible characters on the sensor or a security sealed
plate:
b) type, year of manufacture, serial number;
c) meter factor;
d) limits of temperature (Θmin and Θmax);
An additional set of limits for the cooling range may be
e) limits of flow-rate (qi, qp and qs) Different sets of qi and qs
may be given depending on mounting orientation and type
of liquid;
f) one or two arrows to indicate the direction of the flow;
g) the maximum admissible working pressure, PS in bar;
h) nominal pressure, PN;
i) the accuracy class; may differ depending on mounting
orientation and on type of liquid;
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j) environmental class;
k) heat conveying liquid if other than water;
l) voltage level for external power supply.
8.1.4 Calculator
indelible characters on the casing or a security sealed
plate:
b) type, year of manufacture, serial number;
c) type of temperature sensors (e.g. Pt 100, Pt 500);
d) limits of the temperature (Θmin and Θmax). An additional
set of limits for the cooling range may be specified for
heating/cooling meters;
e) limits of temperature differences (∆Θmin and ∆Θmax).
f) meter factor for the flow sensor;
g) flow sensor to be operated at the flow or return
temperature;
h) environmental class;
i) heat conveying liquid if other than water;
j) voltage level for external power supply.
8.1.5 Complete meter
indelible characters:
b) type, year of manufacture and serial number;
c) limits of the temperature (Θmin and Θmax) An additional
set of limits for the cooling range may be specified for
heating/cooling meters;
d) limits of temperature differences (∆Θmin and ∆Θmax)
e) the limiting values of the flow-rate (qi, qp and qs) Different
sets of qi and qs may be given depending on mounting
orientation and type of liquid;
f) meter to be installed in the flow or return;
g) one or more arrows to indicate the direction of the flow;
h) the maximum admissible working pressure, PS in bar;
i) nominal pressure, PN;
j) the accuracy class ; may differ depending on mounting
orientation and on type of liquid;
k) environmental class;
l) heat conveying liquid if other than water;
m) Voltage level for external power supply.
8.2 Sites for marking
Sites shall be provided for marks (e.g. legal status marks)
8.3 Security seals see Part 1, 6.4 / /
Part 4 Test description + - Remarks

Temperature sensors / /
6.4.4.1 Minimum immersion depth
6.4.4.2 Thermal response time
6.4.4.4 Influence of pockets
6.4.4.3 General testing
6.4.4.4 Influence of pockets
6.8 Durability
Flow sensor / /
6.4.2.1 Performance test
6.4.2.3 Test for electromagnetic type w. specified conductivity <
200 µS/cm
6.4.2.4 Test for fast response meters
6.5.3 a) Dry heat
6.6.3 a) Cold
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6.7 a) Static deviations in supply voltage

6.8.2.2 Durability; basic test
6.8.2.3 Durability; additional test
6.9 a) Damp heat, cyclic
6.10 a) Short time reduction in supply voltage
6.11.1 a) Fast transients (burst)
6.11.2 a) Surge transients
6.12 a) Electromagnetic field
6.13 a) Electromagnetic field specifically caused by digital radio
equipment
6.14 a) Radio frequency amplitude modulated
6.15 a) Electrostatic discharge
6.16 Static magnetic field
6.17 a) Electromagnetic field at mains frequency
6.19 Pressure loss
6.20.2 a) Conducted emission on power AC lines
6.20.3 a) Conducted emission on signal and DC power lines
6.20.4 a) Radiated emission
6.21 a) 24 h interruption in supply voltage
a) Only for flow sensors with electronic devices
Calculator / /
6.4.3 Performance test
6.5.2 Dry heat
6.6.2 Cold
6.9 Damp heat, cyclic
6.10 Short time reduction in supply voltage
6.11.1 Fast transients (burst)
6.13 Electromagnetic field specifically caused by digital radio
equipment
6.21 24 hrs interruption in supply voltage
Complete meter / /
6.4.5 Performance test / /
6.4.2.2 Flow rate test
6.4.2.3 Test for electromagnetic type w. specified conductivity
< 200 µS/cm
6.4.2.4 Test for fast response meters
6.4.3 Temperature & temperature different test
6.5.4 Dry heat
6.6.4 Cold
6.8.4 Durability
6.9 Damp heat, cyclic
6.10 Short time reduction in supply voltage
6.11.1 Fast transients (burst)
6.13 Electromagnetic field specifically caused by digital radio
equipment
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6.19 Pressure loss
6.21 24 h interruption in supply voltage
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Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of

EU Directive 2004/22/EC, MID
This European Standard has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission to
provide a means of conforming to Essential Requirements of the New Approach Directive 2004/22/EC on
measuring instruments.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Communities under that Directive and has
been implemented as a national standard in at least one Member State, compliance with all the normative
clauses in Parts 1, 2, 4 and of this standard confers, within the limits of the scope of this standard, a
presumption of conformity with the relevant Essential Requirements of that Directive and associated EFTA
regulations.
WARNING — Other requirements and other EU Directives may be applicable to the product(s) falling within
the scope of this standard.
NOTE A corresponding annex is included in prEN 1434-1, prEN 1434-2 and prEN 1434-5.
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Bibliography
[1] EN 60870-5, Telecontrol equipment and systems — Part 5: Transmission protocols
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residential, commercial and light-industrial environments
[3] IEC 61000-6-4, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 6-4: Generic standards — Emission
standard for industrial environments
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EUROPEAN STANDARD FINAL DRAFT

NORME EUROPÉENNE prEN 1434-4

ICS 17.200.10 Will supersede EN 1434-4:1997

Heat meters - Part 4: Pattern approval tests

EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION

Management Centre: rue de Stassart, 36 B-1050 Brussels

6.18 Internal pressure .................................................................................................................................28

This document is currently submitted to the Formal Vote.

This document will supersede EN 1434 4:1997.

The other parts are:

Part 1 - General requirements

Part 2 - Constructional requirements

Part 3 - Data exchange and interfaces

Part 5 - Initial verification tests

Part 6 - Installation, commissioning, operational monitoring and maintenance

Electrical safety requirements are not covered by this European Standard.

Pressure safety requirements are not covered by this European Standard.

ENV 13005, Guide to the expression of uncertainty in measurement

prEN 1434-1:2006, Heat meters — Part 1: General requirements

EN 14154-3:2005, Water meters — Part 3: Test methods and equipment

EN 60068-2-1, Environmental testing — Part 2: Tests — Test A: Cold (IEC 60068-2-1:1990)

EN 60751:1995, Industrial platinum resistance thermometer sensors (IEC 60751:1983 + A1:1986)

EN 61000-4-2, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques —

EN 61000-4-5, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques —

EN 61000-4-6:1996, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques —

EN 61000-4-8, Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) — Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques —

5 Specification of operating conditions

5.1 Rated operating conditions

The rated operating conditions are those given in Table 1.

Table 1 — Rated operating conditions

Mains frequency fnom ±2 %

5.2 Reference conditions

Range of ambient temperature: + 15 ºC to + 35 ºC

Range of relative humidity: 25 % to 75 %

Range of ambient air pressure: 86 kPa to 106 kPa

Basic mounting orientation

5.3 Reference values for the measurand, RVM

Table 2 — Reference values for heating and cooling

Heating applications Cooling applications

Return temperature: (50 ± 5) ºC (50 ± 5) ºC

If flow-rate simulation is used, the following RVM values apply:

Range of temperature differences:

For heating applications: (40 ± 2) K

For cooling applications: (10 ± 2) K

Range of flow-rate: (0,7 to 0,75) qp

The power and signal wires shall be connected.

6 Tests and measurements

For dimensions > DN 200, 6.17 shall be carried out at Θmin.

6.2 Test programme

Only one influence quantity shall be applied at a time.

Table 3 — Test programme for heat meters and their sub-assemblies.

Test Sub- Exposure Tempera- Flow Calcula- Compl- Sample

MPE 6.4 Performance test X X X X 2

MPE - Maximum permissible error according to Clause 9 of prEN 1434-1:2006

6.3 Uncertainty of test equipment

The expanded uncertainties shall either:

or otherwise specified in the test description of this standard.

The use of a) is recommended - b) may only be used when ∆Θ ≤ 3 K.

6.4 Performance tests