What is BS EN 61298-4 about - Evaluation report for process measurement and control devices?
BS EN 61298-4 is the fourth part of the IEC 61298 multi-series that discusses process measurement and control devices.
BS EN 61298-4 specifies general methods and procedures for conducting tests, and reporting on the functional and performance characteristics of process measurement and control devices.
The tests are applicable to any such devices characterized by their own specific input and output variables, and by the specific relationship (transfer function) between the inputs and outputs, and include analogue and digital devices.
For devices that require special tests, BS EN 61298-4 should be used, together with any product-specific standard specifying special tests.
BS EN 61298-4 covers evaluation report content for process measurement and control devices.
Who is BS EN 61298-4 - Evaluation report for process measurement and control devices for?
BS EN 61298-4 on general methods and procedures for evaluating the performance of process measurement and control devices is useful for:
- Process industries
- Manufacturers of process and control devices
- Quality control personnel
- Testing and inspection personnel
Why should you use BS EN 61298-4 - Evaluation report for process measurement and control devices?
Process measurement and control devices measure and regulate the conditions such as humidity, airflow, pressure etc. Given the conditions these devices operate in their operating efficiency can get affected over a period of time. Hence, these devices need to be regularly evaluated to verify their performance. The evaluation reports help you to express and understand these performance values.
BS EN 61298-4 specifies the content of the written report on the evaluation or tests on a process measurement or control device, and the results obtained. BS EN 61298-4 specifies the major items which should be included in the evaluation report.
Overall, BS EN 61298-4 guides you to draft an evaluation report that highlights the performance aspects of process measurement and control devices accurately.