ISI Certification (BIS) for
Ac Watt-Hour Meters, Class 0.5, 1 & 2 IS 13010 : 2002 in India

BIS CERTIFICATION OF AC WATT-HOUR METERS, CLASS 0.5, 1 & 2 IS 13010 : 2002

An AC watt-hour meter is an instrument used to measure electrical energy. A wattmeter represents the actual degree of electrical energy intake in a DC or AC circuit. Further, with increasing demand for precision and smart measurement strategies from manufacturers who specialize in innovation.

Ac watt-hour meters (class 0.5, 1 & 2) is used in the following areas -

• · To determine the amount of power delivered in the residential and commercial sectors. 
• · To determine the amount of power delivered in the residential and commercial sectors 

Introduction to Indian Standard IS 13010; AC watt-hour meters, class 0.5, 1 & 2

• · IS 13010 covers only to induction type watt-hour meters of accuracy Class 0.5,1 and 2, for the measurement of alternating current electrical active energy. It applies to the assembly of meters and accessories, including current transformers, when enclosed in the meter case. It does not apply to maximum demand indicators which is covered by IS 8530. It does not apply to any kind of measuring devices such as those used for telemetering electrical energy covered by IS 14451 ( Part 1 ). This standard applies to multi-rate meters, but does not apply to other special types of meters ( for example, excess consumption meters ), or to meters used for testing purposes covered by IS 11426. It does not apply to watt-hour meters where the voltage across the connection terminals exceeds 600 V ( line to line voltage for meters for polyphase systems ).

IS 13010 specifies the quality parameters or characteristics of the AC watt-hour meters, class 0.5, 1 & 2 as follows

Test of meter constant

Insulation resistance test 

Limits of errors

Test of meter constant

Insulation resistance

Impulse voltage test

Sustained accuracy test

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Mandate for ISI Mark Certification of AC watt-hour meters, class 0.5, 1 & 2 (IS 13010) :

• · 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, all the manufacturers of AC watt-hour meters, class 0.5, 1 & 2 are obligated to obtain ISI Mark Certification.

Types of AC watt-hour meters, class 0.5, 1 & 2 covered under IS 13010

Procedure to obtain BIS Certification of AC watt-hour meters, class 0.5, 1 & 2 to use ISI mark as per IS 13010

For Indian Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 30 days) click here

For Foreign Manufacturers (Standard Timeframe – 180 days)click here

Requisites to get the BIS license for AC watt-hour meters, class 0.5, 1 & 2

Conformity of Raw Material as per IS 13010

In-house testing laboratory for mandatory tests

Competent Quality Control Personnel 

Adherence to the BIS guidelines for AC watt-hour meters, class 0.5, 1 & 2 as per IS 13010

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 watt-hour meters, class 0.5, 1 & 2 as per IS 13010 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 13010:

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 watt-hour meters, class 0.5, 1 & 2 according to according to IS 13010. 

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 watt-hour meters, class 0.5, 1 & 2 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 watt-hour meters, class 0.5, 1 & 2 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.