IEC 61298-1:2026

IEC 61298-1 ®
Edition 3.0 2026-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
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Process measurement and control devices - General methods and procedures
for evaluating performance -
Part 1: General considerations
ICS 25.040.40 ISBN 978-2-8327-1316-7
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 7
4 Test categories . 9
5 General criteria . 9
5.1 Realistic operating conditions . 9
5.2 Economic aspects . 10
5.3 Replication of the tests and comparability of the results . 10
5.3.1 General . 10
5.3.2 Standardization of test methods . 10
5.3.3 Influence factors . 10
5.3.4 Documentation of the test methods . 10
5.4 Processing the results. 10
5.5 Independence of the results of a test from the effects of other tests . 10
6 General conditions for tests and samples . 10
6.1 Environmental test conditions . 10
6.1.1 General . 10
6.1.2 Recommended Limits of ambient conditions for test measurements . 11
6.2 Supply conditions . 11
6.2.1 Reference values . 11
6.2.2 Tolerances . 11
6.3 Load conditions . 12
6.4 Mounting position . 12
6.5 Externally induced vibrations . 12
6.6 External mechanical constraints . 12
6.7 Selection. 12
6.7.1 Criteria . 12
6.7.2 Selection procedures . 13
6.8 Delivery of the devices . 13
6.9 Identification and inspection . 13
7 General testing procedures and precautions . 13
7.1 Test laboratory . 13
7.2 Preparation for the tests . 13
7.3 Choice of reference measuring equipment . 14
7.3.1 Criteria . 14
7.3.2 Uncertainty of the measuring system . 14
7.3.3 Traceability . 14
7.4 Input variable quality . 14
7.5 Tapping . 14
7.6 Checking of calibration made as delivered . 15
7.7 Sequence of tests . 15
7.8 Interruption and duration of each series of measurements . 15
7.9 Anomalies and failures during tests . 15
7.9.1 General . 15
7.9.2 Procedures . 15
7.10 Re-start of a test . 15
7.11 Setting of adjustments . 15
7.12 Preconditioning . 16
7.12.1 Criteria . 16
7.12.2 Procedure . 16
7.13 Calibration adjustments of lower range value and span . 16
7.14 Constancy of the operating conditions and settings . 16
7.15 Input/output variable relationships . 16
7.15.1 Criteria . 16
7.15.2 Procedure . 16
7.16 Error assessment . 17
7.17 Symbols and units of measurement. 17
7.18 Test report and documentation . 17
Bibliography . 18

Table 1 – Environmental test conditions . 11

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Process measurement and control devices -
General methods and procedures for evaluating performance -
Part 1: General considerations

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IEC 61298-1 has been prepared by subcommittee 65B: Measurement and control devices, of
IEC technical committee 65: Industrial-process measurement, control and automation. It is an
International Standard.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2008. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) Process measurement transmitters (PMT) have been removed from the scope of this
standard.
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
65B/1304/FDIS 65B/1329/RVD
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INTRODUCTION
This document is not intended as a substitute for existing standards, but is rather intended as
a reference document for any future standards developed within the IEC or other standards
organizations, concerning the evaluation of process instrumentation. Any revision of existing
standards should take this standard into account, except process measurement transmitters
(PMT) which are standardized by the IEC 62828 series.
This common standardized basis should can be utilized for the preparation of future relevant
standards, as follows:
– any test method or procedure, already treated in this document, should will be specified and
described in the new standard by referring to the corresponding clause of this document.
Consequently new editions of this document are revised without any change in numbering
and scope of each clause;
– any particular method or procedure, not covered by this document, should will be developed
and specified in the new standard in accordance with the criteria, as far as they are
applicable, stated in this document;
– any conceptual or significant deviation from the content of this document should will clearly
be identified and justified if introduced in a new standard.

1 Scope
This part of IEC 61298 specifies general methods and procedures for conducting tests and
reporting on the functional and performance characteristics of process instrumentation except
process measurement and control devices transmitters (PMT) which are standardized by the
IEC 62828 series. The methods and procedures specified in this standard are applicable to
any type of process measurement and control device. The tests are applicable to any such
devices characterized by their own specific input and output variables, and by the specific
relationship (transfer function) between the inputs and outputs and include analogue and digital
devices. For devices that require special tests, this document should can be used together with
any product specific standard specifying special tests.
This document covers general principles which apply to the IEC 61298 series.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies.
For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any
amendments) applies.
IEC 60050-300, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 300: Electrical and
electronic measurements and measuring instruments - Part 311: General terms relating to
measurements - Part 312: General terms relating to electrical measurements - Part 313: Types
of electrical measuring instruments - Part 314: Specific terms according to the type of
instrument, available at https://www.electropedia.org/
IEC 60050-351, International Electrotechnical Vocabulary (IEV) - Part 351: Control technology,
available at https://www.electropedia.org/
IEC 60410:1973, Sampling plans and procedures for inspection by attributes
IEC 61298-2, Process measurement and control devices - General methods and procedures for
evaluating performance - Part 2: Tests under reference conditions
IEC 61298-3, Process measurement and control devices - General methods and procedures for
evaluating performance - Part 2: Tests for the effects of influence quantities
IEC 61298-4, Process measurement and control devices - General methods and procedures for
evaluating performance - Part 4: Evaluation report content
ISO 31 (all parts), Quantities and units
ISO/IEC 80000 (all parts), Quantities and units
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in IEC 60050-300,
IEC 60050-351 and the following apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
– IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
– ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
3.1
variable
quantity or condition whose value is subject to change and can usually be measured
(e.g. temperature, flow rate, speed, signal, etc.)
[SOURCE: IEV 351-21-01 IEC 60050-351:2013, 351-41-01, modified – The first preferred term,
“variable quantity”, has been removed, the definition has been amended and the 3 notes to
entry have been removed.]
3.2
signal
physical quantity, one or more parameters of which carry information about one or more
variables which the signal represents
[IEV 351-21-51, modified]
3.2
range
range of values defined by the two extreme values, within which a variable can be measured
within the specified accuracy
[SOURCE: IEV 351-27-11 IEC 60050-311:2001, 311-03-14, modified – The definition has been
amended and the note to entry has been removed.]
3.3
span
algebraic difference between the values of the upper and lower limits of the measuring range
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-311:2001, 311-03-13]
3.4
inaccuracy
maximum positive and negative deviation from the specified characteristic curve observed in
testing a device under specified conditions and by a specified procedure
Note 1 to entry: Accuracy is defined in IEC 60050-300:2001, 311-06-08.
3.5
error
algebraic difference between the indicated value and a comparison value of the measured
variable
Note 1 to entry: The error is positive when the indicated value is greater than the comparison value. The error is
generally expressed as a percentage of the relevant ideal span.
[SOURCE: IEV 351-27-04 IEC 60050-192:2024, 192-03-02, modified – The definition has been
amended, Note 1 to entry has been amended and Note 2 to entry has been removed.]
3.6
measured error
largest positive or negative value of errors of the average upscale or downscale values at each
point of measurement
3.7
non-linearity
deviation from linearity
Note 1 to entry: Linearity is defined in IEC 60050-300:2001, 311-06-05.
Note 2 to entry: Non-linearity does not include hysteresis.
3.8
non-repeatability
deviation from repeatability
Note 1 to entry: Repeatability is defined in IEC 60050-300:2001, 311-06-06.
3.9
hysteresis
property of a device or instrument whereby it gives different output values in relation to its input
values depending on the directional sequence in which the input values have been applied
[SOURCE: IEV 351-24-15 IEC 60050-351:2013, 351-45-16, modified – The definition has been
amended and the note to entry has been removed.]
3.10
dead band
finite range of values within which a variation of the input variable does not produce any
measurable change in the output variable
[SOURCE: IEV 351-24-14 IEC 60050-351:2013, 351-45-15, modified – The definition has been
amended and the note to entry has been removed.]
3.11
unexpected event
device breakdown, failure to work, anomaly, or inadvertent damage occurring during an
evaluation, which requires needs correction by the device manufacturer
3.12
test procedure
statement of the tests to be carried out, and the conditions for each test, agreed between the
manufacturer, the test laboratory, and the purchaser/user before the evaluation starts
3.13
type test
test of one or more devices made to a certain design to show that the design meets certain
specifications
Note 1 to entry: The type tests are in principle applied only on a sample. Normally, they are not repeated on all the
individual units of equipment made in series.
3.14
performance evaluation
complete test to establish the performance of a device under any likely operating conditions to
permit comparison with the manufacturer's published or stated performance specification for
the device, or the user's requirements
3.15
routine test
simplified test to which each individual instrument is subjected during or after manufacture to
ascertain whether it complies with certain criteria
3.16
sample test
simplified test to check specific characteristics of a device
3.17
signal
physical quantity, one or more parameters of which carry information about one or more
variables which the signal represents
[SOURCE: IEC 60050-351:2013, 351-41-17, modified – The definition has been amended.]
4 Test categories
The tests specified can be considered under two categories:
a) Complete tests
These cover performance evaluations or type tests to establish the performance of a device
under any likely operating conditions; to permit comparison with the manufacturer's published
or stated performance specification for the device, or the user's requirements.
b) Simplified tests
These cover a selection of the complete tests to check specific characteristics of a device (e.g.,
routine tests of all devices before delivery, or tests on a random sample of devices).
Where the full range of tests is not carried out, this shall be stated in all reports on the testing,
and the reasons given (e.g., economy, lack of relevance to the particular application, or failure
of the device). Deviations from the test procedures specified shall also be reported.
The program of tests, prepared in accordance with this document, shall be agreed between the
test house, the initiator/purchaser, and where appropriate, the device supplier or manufacturer,
before tests are commenced. Because of the generic nature of this document, the tests listed
may can be too extensive, or insufficiently comprehensive for a particular requirement, and a
modification of the test program may can be agreed.
The criteria for accepting test results (e.g., expected or limiting values), and for judgement of
the quality and acceptance of the device under test, are strictly related to the subsequent use
of the test results, and are outside the scope of this document.
5 General criteria
5.1 Realistic operating conditions
Ideally, instruments should be evaluated under each of the conditions which they are likely to
meet in service. Unfortunately, it is not practical to evaluate performance under all possible
combinations of operating conditions. A standard test procedure is therefore specified which is
practical under laboratory conditions, which will provide sufficient data on which a prediction of
field performance can be made. Use of a small number of standard conditions covering the
range will simplify testing and enable tests on different devices to be more readily compared.
5.2 Economic aspects
The test procedures, and the number of test points and measurement cycles, shall be chosen
so as to obtain the best compromise between objectives and relevance of the results on the
one hand, and costs and technical difficulties of the test on the other. Standard procedures
should shall be used, but if tests are omitted or curtailed for economic or other reasons, this
shall be stated in the test report.
5.3 Replication of the tests and comparability of the results
5.3.1 General
To obtain comparable results from tests performed at different times and places, by different
operators, on different devices of the same type, it is important that the test procedures and
methods need to be are well defined and reproducible. In particular, the elements described in
5.3.2 to 5.5 are required.
5.3.2 Standardization of test methods
The test methods to be followed during the evaluation shall be decided before the start and
shall conform with standardized test methods wherever possible. Deviation from standard
methods shall be reported.
5.3.3 Influence factors
During the test, all the factors which might can influence the behavior of the Device Under Test
(DUT) shall be checked and maintained as constant as possible (with the exception of the
specific condition being tested).
5.3.4 Documentation of the test methods
The test report shall clearly indicate the standards or standard referred to during the evaluation
and state the test conditions and any deviation from the specified conditions which has occurred
during the evaluation (a format for a full report of an evaluation is presented in IEC 61298-4).
5.4 Processing the results
Due to economic aspects (see 5.2), the number of measurements during a test is often reduced
to the minimum, and therefore it is statistically insignificant. Processing of the results to obtain
meaningful information from the evaluation, therefore, cannot be performed following statistical
methods, but it shall be performed following conventional methods.
Consequently, in view of the general nature of the parameters characterizing the DUT (e.g.
inaccuracy, hysteresis, non-repeatability, dead band, etc.) the calculations are based on
maximum values (positive and negative) of the difference between the measured value and
conventional true values, with the exception of a few quantities, for which use is made of
averaged values (e.g. measured error, non-linearity).
5.5 Independence of the results of a test from the effects of other tests
Special care shall be exercised to ensure that The results of a test are shall not be influenced
by the previous tests.
6 General conditions for tests and samples
6.1 Environmental test conditions
6.1.1 General
The test shall be performed under these ambient test conditions.
Table 1 – Environmental test conditions
Temperature Relative humidity Atmospheric
Atmospheric test conditions
pressure
°C % kPa
Standard reference atmosphere 2023 65 101,3
Recommended limits 15-2518-28 45-75 86-106
a
20 ± 2 65 ± 5 86-106
Referee measurements
b
23 ± 2 50 ± 5 86-106
a
For equipment suitable for mechanical, weight, pressure and similar applications.
b
For equipment for electrical, temperature, humidity and similar applications.

The test values shall be corrected back to the standard reference atmosphere conditions listed
above. The standard reference atmosphere is equivalent to the normal reference operating
conditions commonly identified by the manufacturer.
NOTE 1 It is recognized that there may not can be a no factor to correct for humidity.
When measurements within the recommended range of ambient conditions are unsatisfactory,
and the correction factors to adjust parameters to the standard atmosphere are unknown, repeat
measurements (referee measurements) may be conducted under the conditions listed in the
a b
above Table 1, either or , or others reference operating conditions identified by the
manufacturer.
NOTE 2 Special equipment may can be required to maintain the basic tests conditions within the limits specified.
6.1.2 Recommended Limits of ambient conditions for test measurements
Electromagnetic field: value to be stated, if relevant.
The maximum rate of change of ambient temperature permissible during any test shall be 1 °C
in 10 min, but not more than 3 °C/h.
6.2 Supply conditions
6.2.1 Reference values
The values specified are those given by the manufacturer technical documentation.
6.2.2 Tolerances
Unless other tolerances are agreed between user and manufacturer, the Following tolerances
shall apply:
Electrical supply
– rated voltage: ±1 %;
– rated frequency: ±1 %;
– harmonic distortion (AC supply): less than 5 %;
– ripple (DC supply): less than 0,1 %.
NOTE Tolerances on supply conditions are not applicable to devices with self-contained power
supplies (e.g. battery-powered). The tolerance for battery powered equipment should be
agreed.
Pneumatic supply
– rated pressure: ±1 %;
– supply air temperature: ambient temperature ±2 °C;
– supply air humidity: dew-point at least 10 °C below
device body temperature;
– oil and dust content:
– oil: less than 1 part per million by weight;
– dust: absence of particles greater than
3 µm diameter.
Fluid supply (for example chemical analyzers and flowmeters).
– The flow rate shall be the mean of the maximum and minimum values specified by the
manufacturer, and its temperature shall be maintained within ±2 °C of a suitable value.
6.3 Load conditions
The load conditions during the evaluation shall be:
a) for electric instrumentation:
1) the minimum condition specified by the manufacturer;
2) the maximum condition specified by the manufacturer;
b) for pneumatic instrumentation:
1) Unless otherwise specified by the manufacturer, and/or in the specific standard applied:
a rigid tube 8 m long and 4 mm internal diameter connected to a capacity of 20 cm for
devices normally operating with the output connected to a small capacity. Flow rates
and pressure shall be within the limit specified for the device.
2) Special devices (e.g. positioners) may can require other load capacities representing
typical operating conditions.
6.4 Mounting position
The DUT shall be installed in only one of its specified normal operating positions, with a ±3°
tolerance or less, in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Where appropriate, the mounting bracket supplied with the instrument shall be used.
All covers for the instrument shall be in place.
6.5 Externally induced vibrations
Installation of the device shall be such as to avoid any effect due to vibrations induced from
outside the device during the tests.
6.6 External mechanical constraints
No external mechanical constraints, other than the manufacturer's recommended mounting
means, shall be permitted. Electrical and pipe connections shall be flexible.
6.7 Selection
6.7.1 Criteria
The selection of the devices to be tested is made by taking into account the criteria given in 5.2
(economic aspects).
For tests where the results of the measurements performed on a sample from the batch are to
be considered valid, with good approximation, for all the devices of the batch, it is necessary to
select a sample which is representative of its original batch.
The sampling plans and the criteria for selection of the sample depend on, and shall be
consistent with, the aims and the category of test to be performed.
6.7.2 Selection procedures
The selection of the device to be tested shall be agreed upon between the manufacturer and
client in accordance with the relevant test categories.
a) Performance evaluation and type test
1) For these tests, the measurements are taken on only one device, which can be drawn
from the production line, or from the manufacturer's stock.
2) The device to be tested shall be typical of the product, i.e., it should not be specially
selected or recalibrated before delivery.
b) Routine test
1) The routine test is performed on all devices during or after manufacture. Therefore, no
selection procedure is involved.
2) By previous agreement between the parties, particular sampling techniques can be
chosen.
c) Sample test
1) The sample test is performed on a representative number of devices selected at random
by the tester. It is recommended that a sampling method, such as described in
IEC 60410, be used.
6.8 Delivery of the devices
The devices should be delivered to the test site in their normal packing, together with the
accessories and all manuals normally supplied.
6.9 Identification and inspection
At the test site, the devices shall be stored under suitable ambient conditions, and in their
packing, and shall be taken out and commissioned just before the start of the program of tests.
A visual inspection of the DUT and of the packing should be made for damage sustained during
transit. The test report shall contain observations on the packing adequacy, and on any defect
of the device noticed on delivery.
The DUT should be identified by its mark or plate.
7 General testing procedures and precautions
7.1 Test laboratory
The laboratory in which the tests are to be carried out shall be accredited to the national
standards authority for the standard tests. An exception may be made for specialized tests
where accreditation is impracticable, in which case this shall be stated in the report.
7.2 Preparation for the tests
Test procedures and the action to be taken on the occurrence of an unexpected event should
be agreed before the tests start. After reading the instruction manual supplied with the device,
the tester shall install and commission the device in accordance with the manufacturer's
instructions. For specialized equipment, the supplier may be invited to commission the device,
where this is the normal practice.
If required by the test program, the test report shall contain an assessment of the instruction
manual.
7.3 Choice of reference measuring equipment
7.3.1 Criteria
The measurement instruments shall be selected so as to permit correct measurement (in terms
of accuracy and reliability) of the performance of the devices to be tested, commensurate with
their cost and availability on the market.
7.3.2 Uncertainty of the measuring system
The accuracy rating of the reference measuring system shall be higher than that of the DUT.
The uncertainty of the measuring system used for the tests shall be not greater than one-fourth
of the stated limit of error for the device being tested.
The uncertainty of the measuring system should be calculated in accordance with relevant
International Standards, and should be reported in every final test report as indicated in
IEC 61298-4.
When the value and sign of the uncertainty of the measuring system are known, the test
measurements shall be corrected for the uncertainty due to the measuring system.
NOTE Care should be taken when using test instruments with a specified inaccuracy expressed
in percent of span. For example, if an instrument with a specified inaccuracy of ±0,1 % of span
is used to measure the output of the DUT, but this output signal falls in only the first third of the
scale of the reference instrument, the effective inaccuracy over the effective range that the
instrument is being used could be ±0,3 %, and may can be unsuitable for many applications.
7.3.3 Traceability
The measurement instruments shall be periodically calibrated and certified against instruments
or procedures traceable to the appropriate national standard at intervals in accordance with the
requirements of the national standards authority.
7.4 Input variable quality
The input variable signal shall be free of any extraneous noise which could have a significant
effect on the test results.
Where noise and/or vibration cannot be eliminated, special care must shall be exercised to
reduce to a minimum the effects from noise and/or vibrations.
For example, in flow tests several runs at each flow rate may can be required to obtain results
giving a reliable measurement of accuracy and repeatability.
7.5 Tapping
The DUT should be tapped only if the test program requires it. The test program may can call
for tests with and without tapping to determine its effect.
7.6 Checking of calibration made as delivered
Unless a device is delivered uncalibrated for user calibration, the tester shall verify the input-
output characteristic (one measurement cycle is sufficient) on delivery of the device to the test
site. The calibration shall not be changed thereafter unless an anomaly occurs (see 7.7).
7.7 Sequence of tests
The test sequence should be planned to schedule any tests which might have irreversible
effects on the performance of the DUT, or any potentially destructive testing (e.g., vibration,
accelerated life, overrange, or overvoltage), to the end of the test sequence.
If an anomaly occurs, following agreement with the supplier and customer, the DUT may be
recalibrated before continuing the testing (see 5.5).
7.8 Interruption and duration of each series of measurements
To avoid any long- and medium-term effects due to instability of the DUT, or the effect of
significant variation in the environmental conditions, each series of measurements shall be
performed without interruption, and in the shortest reasonable time required (see 5.3.3).
7.9 Anomalies and failures during tests
7.9.1 General
If during the tests, any unexpected event, anomalous performance, or failure of the DUT occurs,
the tester shall record them in the test report, together with any related cause, and the actions
taken.
7.9.2 Procedures
For performance evaluations and type tests, the tester, if capable of doing it, can repair the
device following the instruction manual, or ask for the manufacturer's intervention. If,
subsequently, the device presents other anomalies or failures, further actions shall be agreed
with the manufacturer and customer. The planned tests shall be interrupted, and only the test
results that have not been influenced by the anomaly shall be considered valid.
For routine and sample tests, the failed device shall be repaired and tested again or rejected in
accordance with the agreed procedures relating to that type of test (see 7.2).
7.10 Re-start of a test
When a test has been interrupted, it shall be necessary to consider whether to continue the test
or to re-start it, taking into account the test criteria and fault or anomaly that occurred.
In the case of re-start of the evaluation after repairing a failure, it is advisable recommended to
repeat the measurements from the beginning, because before turning into a failure, it can
happen that a developing fault might have has influenced the previous measurements
performed so far.
If the anomalies or failures have been caused by improper handling of the DUT, the previous
results shall not be reported.
7.11 Setting of adjustments
All filters or damping adjustments of the DUT which may can possibly affect the test in progress
but are not the object of the test, shall be set in accordance with the test program, the
manufacturer's instructions or for minimum effect and added in test procedure and protocol
documents.
The setting of these for specific tests is under reference conditions and for the effects of
influence quantities shall be as described in IEC 61298-2 and IEC 61298-3 respectively.
7.12 Preconditioning
7.12.1 Criteria
The DUT shall be preconditioned by allowing it to operate for sufficient time to establish stable
temperature conditions.
NOTE The time is a function of the mass and dissipated energy of the DUT.
7.12.2 Procedure
With power applied to the DUT, sufficient time shall be allowed to ensure stabilization of the
operating temperature of the DUT. In the absence of any recommendations in the test program,
this time shall be determined on the basis of the criterion above, but it shall not be shorter than
30 min.
The testing equipment associated with the DUT shall also be allowed to stabilize.
7.13 Calibration adjustments of lower range value and span
If the device is supplied uncalibrated, and calibration points (e.g. lower range value and span)
are provided, the device shall be calibrated before the start of the test program using the
manufacturer's instructions. Subsequently, the calibration shall be re-adjusted only if the device
deviates significantly from the manufacturer's specification. When this is done, the fact shall be
stated in the evaluation report.
7.14 Constancy of the operating conditions and settings
Only that operating condition for which the specific test is being conducted shall be varied. All
other operating conditions and settings shall be maintained at the reference con
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