IS 15884:2010
Alternating Current Direct Connected Static Prepayment Meters for Active Energy (Class1 and 2)
summary
Alternating Current Direct Connected Static Prepayment Meters are electronic devices that measure active energy consumption in advance payment mode. Classified as Class 1 and Class 2, they provide accurate billing, tamper resistance, and efficient energy management for residential and commercial electricity consumers, supporting automated tracking and fair electricity usage.
Why BIS Certificate is Mandatory for Alternating Current Direct Connected Static Prepayment Meters for Active Energy (Class1 and 2)
BIS certification is mandatory to ensure accuracy, safety, and reliability of static prepayment meters. These meters affect billing and consumer protection, so BIS standards guarantee electrical safety, metering precision, anti-tampering features, and compliance with interoperability norms, preventing misuse and ensuring uniform measurement practices across Indian electricity utilities.
What is BIS Certified for Alternating Current Direct Connected Static Prepayment Meters for Active Energy (Class1 and 2)
The BIS certified specification defines technical and performance requirements for AC direct connected static prepayment meters. It covers accuracy classes, electrical characteristics, environmental conditions, safety requirements, electromagnetic compatibility, display features, and sealing provisions, ensuring reliable measurement of active energy consumption and adherence to Indian Standards for electricity metering.
Test required for Alternating Current Direct Connected Static Prepayment Meters for Active Energy (Class1 and 2)
| Title | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| Standard Electrical Values | Required |
| General & Mechanical requirement | Required |
| Terminal Blocks and Terminal Cover | Optional |
| Resistance to Heat and Fire | Optional |
| Clearances & Creepage Distances | Optional |
| Protection against penetration of dust and water | -- |
| Display of Measured Values | Required |
| a.c high voltage test | Required |
| Insulation Resistance Test | Required |
| Limits of Error due to variation of current | Required |
| Starting and running with no load | Required |
| Token Carrier Interface | Optional |
| Power Consumption | Required |
| Influence of Supply Voltage | Optional |
| Short time over current test | Optional |
| Influence of Self Heating | Optional |
| Influence of Heating | Optional |
| Limits of Error due to other Influence Quantities | Optional |
| Limits of Error due to Ambient Temperature variation | Optional |
| Meter Constant | Required |
| Requirement of Time Keeping | Optional |
| Load Switching General Requirements | Optional |
| Performance Requirements for Load Switching (Specific to Utilisation Category) | Optional |
| Repeatability of Error Test | Optional |
| Test of consumption based that period charging | Optional |
| Test of time-based charging functions | Optional |
| Test of Load Switch | Optional |
| ElectromagneticCompatibility | Optional |
| Shock Test | Optional |
| Vibration Test | Optional |
| Spring Hammer Test | Optional |
| Test for climatic influences | Optional |
| Impulse Voltage Test | Optional |
| Test of the Load Switch operation for payment function | Optional |
| Test of Charging Functions | Optional |
| Interruption and Restoration of the Load for Emergency Credit Facility (if applicable) | Optional |
| Tests of the Load Switch operation at Different Voltages and Temperature | Optional |
| FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS | Optional |
Benefits of BIS Certification for Alternating Current Direct Connected Static Prepayment Meters for Active Energy (Class1 and 2)
1. Accurate Energy Billing
BIS certification ensures static prepayment meters meet Class 1 and Class 2 accuracy standards, enabling precise electricity measurement and preventing billing disputes.
2. Electrical and User Safety
Certified meters comply with strict safety requirements, reducing risks of electric shock, short circuits, fire hazards, and insulation failure during long-term operation.
3. Tamper Resistance and Fraud Prevention
BIS standards mandate anti-tampering features, secure sealing, and event recording, helping utilities detect misuse and reduce electricity theft.
4. Legal and Regulatory Compliance
BIS certification is compulsory in India, allowing manufacturers and importers to legally supply meters for government utilities, smart grid projects, and public tenders.
5. Trust, Reliability, and Market Acceptance
BIS-marked meters gain higher acceptance among power distribution companies, improve brand credibility, and ensure long-term operational reliability in diverse environmental conditions.