BS EN 62974-1 is the first part of the multi-series international standard that focuses on device requirements of monitoring and measuring systems used for data collection, gathering and analysis. BS EN 62974-1 specifies product and performance requirements for devices that fall under the heading of “monitoring and measuring systems used for data collection, gathering and analysis”, for industrial, commercial and similar use rated below or equal to 1 kV AC and 1,5 kV DC.
These devices are fixed and are intended to be used indoors as panel-mounted devices, or as modular devices fixed on a DIN rail, or as housing devices fixed on a DIN rail, or as devices fixed by other means inside a cabinet.
These devices are used to upload or download information (energy measured on loads, power metering and monitoring data, temperature information…), mainly for energy efficiency purposes. These devices are known as energy servers, energy data loggers, data gateways and I/O data concentrators.
Note: These systems are embedded or can be connected to a software application capable of consolidating data and delivering automatic analysis.
BS EN 62974-1 on device requirements of monitoring and measuring systems used for data collection, gathering and analysis is useful for:
The use of electrical energy needs to be optimised worldwide to ensure more efficient use of available energy sources, for enhanced competitiveness, and for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and other related environmental impacts.
BS EN 62974-1 implies better energy management leading to a necessary improvement of energy performance, particularly in terms of efficiency, use and consumption.
BS EN 62974-1 also informs operating and installation instructions in line with the EMC and safety requirements.
EN 62974-1:2017
IEC 62974-1:2017