What is BS EN 61298-1 – Performance of process measurement and control devices about?
BS EN 61298-1 is the first part of the IEC 61298 multi-series that discusses process measurement and control devices.
BS EN 61298-1 specifies general methods and procedures for conducting tests and reporting on the functional and performance characteristics of process measurement and control devices. The methods and procedures specified in BS EN 61298-1 are applicable to any type of process measurement and control device.
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 61298-1 should be used, together with any product-specific standard specifying special tests.
BS EN 61298-1 covers general principles which apply to IEC 61298 multi-series.
Who is BS EN 61298-1 – Performance of process measurement and control devices for?
BS EN 61298-1 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 61298-1 – Performance of 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.
BS EN 61298-1 provides you with general considerations for test methods and evaluation procedures that are applicable to most process measurement and control devices. This helps you to prepare test conditions that help you to evaluate the performance of these control devices accurately.
Overall, the guidelines of BS EN 61298-1 enable you to evaluate and maintain the performance levels of process measurement and control devices installed in your manufacturing unit.