BS 7856:2013
Code of practice for special design and other features of alternating current watthour meters for active energy (MID accuracy classes A and B) for use in the UK

Standard No.

BS 7856:2013

Release Date

2013

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced 2017-07

Replace By

BS 7856:2017

Latest

BS 7856:2017

Replace

BS 7856:1996

Scope

This British Standard gives recommendations for special design and other features of newly-manufactured alternating current watthour meters with ratings up to and including 100 A I for installation in domestic and small commercial/industrial premises within the United Kingdom.

BS 7856:2013 Referenced Document

• BS 7647 Specification for radio teleswitches for tariff and load control
• BS EN 50470-2 Electricity metering equipment (a.c.) - Particular requirements. Electromechanical meters for active energy (class indexes A and B)*， 2019-01-31 Update
• IEC 60502-1 Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV) - Part 1: Cables for rated voltages of 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) and 3 kV (Um =*， 2021-02-09 Update

BS 7856:2013 history

• 2017 BS 7856:2017 Specification for special design and other features of alternating current watthour meters for active energy for use in the UK (Accuracy Classes A and B)
• 2013 BS 7856:2013 Code of practice for special design and other features of alternating current watthour meters for active energy (MID accuracy classes A and B) for use in the UK
• 1996 BS 7856:1996 Code of practice for design of alternating current, watthour meters for active energy (classes 1 and 2)