What is BS EN 61083-2 - software for tests with impulse voltages and currents about?
BS EN 61083-2 is an International Standard that discusses the testing and measurement procedures for high voltage currents.
BS EN 61083-2 applies to software used to process digital records to provide the values of the relevant impulse parameters.
BS EN 61083-2 is applicable to software used for the evaluation of impulse parameters from recorded impulse voltages and currents. BS EN 61083-2 provides test waveforms and reference values for the software required to meet the measuring uncertainties and procedures specified in IEC 60060-1, IEC 60060-2, IEC 60060-3, and IEC 62475.
Note: Hardware with built-in firmware that cannot accept external numerical input data is not covered by BS EN 61083-2.
Who is BS EN 61083-2 - software for tests with impulse voltages and currents for?
BS EN 61083-2 on software for tests with impulse voltages and currents is useful for:
- TDG software developers
- Electronics engineers and electrical engineers
- Software testers
- TDG for voltage testing authorities
- Testing laboratories
- Entities involved in high voltage testing software projects
- Metrologists
- Manufacturers of electronic equipment, appliances, electrical machines, tools etc.
- Product designers / innovation teams
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 61083-2 - software for tests with impulse voltages and currents?
The test data generator (TDG) is a computer program that generates digital reference data files, representative of both synthetic and recorded impulse waveforms. BS EN 61083-2 discusses the software used to process digital records to provide the values of the relevant impulse parameters.
The approach taken in BS EN 61083-2 is to provide, from the TDG software, waveforms (and ranges of their parameters) which a user employs to verify that a procedure gives values within the specified ranges.
The TDG, which is an integral part of BS EN 61083-2, is a menu-driven program that is designed to provide data files simulating digital recorder output for the purpose of testing software used to determine the impulse parameters.
BS EN 61083-2 provides you with reference values of parameters based on a round-robin test in which several laboratories independently calculate values for parameters of the reference impulses.
BS EN 61083-2 helps you by:
- Establishing the tests which are necessary to show that the performance of the software
- Complying with the requirements of the relevant IEC standards
- Defining the terms specifically related to digital processing
- Specifying reference values and the acceptance limits for the reference impulses
- Specifying the requirements for the record of performance
- Defining the methods to assess the contribution of software to the measurement uncertainty
BS EN 61083-2 contributes towards more sophisticated and accurate high voltage testing. This helps manufacturers design and manufacture better quality products for their customers.
