15/10/2026
⚡ New Application Note AN-49 from Calmet!
According to standards such as IEC 62052-11, EN 50470-3, and OIML R 46-2, testing the influence of DC on the AC current circuit for direct connected energy meters is crucial to ensure compliance.
In our latest Application Note, we explain step-by-step how to properly perform the half-wave test using Calmet high-precision calibration equipment. 🔌📊
Key takeaways from the document:
Test Objective: Measuring the error shift under half-wave rectified current conditions at power factors PF=1 and PF=0.5.
Recommended Equipment: Perfect ex*****on with our C300B Three-Phase Power Calibrator, CP11B, or the TS33 / TS41 Automatic Test Systems.
Setup Configuration: Since calibrator current outputs are transformer-based, external low-drop Schottky diodes (such as MBR4045PT in parallel) and a balancing load are utilized.
Practical Insights: Due to power dissipation on the Schottky diodes and voltage drops across connection cables (minimum 4mm2 cross-section recommended), the maximum test current reaches up to ~45 A.
Check out the full Application Note, including detailed connection diagrams, harmonic analysis.
👉 Read the full application note on our website!
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