Facilities in Electrical Testing discipline

  1. Domestic Electrical Appliances

  Electric Iron/Steam Iron (IS: 366, IS: 302-2-3)

* Classification
* Power Input and Current
* Temperature rise/ Heating
* Leakage Current and Electric Strength at Operating Temperature
* Transient Overvoltage
* Moisture Resistance
* Leakage Current and Electric Strength
* Abnormal Operation
* Stability and Mechanical Hazards
* Mechanical Strength
* Components
* Construction
* Supply Connection and External Flexible Cords
* Terminals for External Conductors
* Provision for Earthing
* Screws and Connections
* Clearances, Creepage Distances and Solid Insulation
* Resistance to Heat and Fire
* Resistance to Rusting
* Measurement of Heating-up Time
* Measurement of Sole Plate Temperature
* Measurement of Temperature Distribution
* Measurement of Initial Overswing Temperature and Heating-up excess Temperature
* Measurement of Cyclic Fluctuation of Temperature
* Measurement of Thermostatic Stability
* Finish

  Electric Immersion Water Heater (IS: 368, IS: 302-2-201)

* Classification
* Marking and Instructions
* Protection against Access to Live Parts/ Protection against Electric Shock
* Power input and Current
* Temperature rise/ Heating
* Operation under Overload Conditions of Appliances with Heating Element
* Leakage Current and Electric Strength at Operating Temperature
* Transient Overvoltage
* Moisture Resistance
* Leakage Current and Electric Strength
* Endurance
* Abnormal Operation
* Stability and Mechanical Hazards
* Mechanical Strength
* Construction
* Internal Wiring
* Components
* Supply Connection and External Flexible Cords
* Terminals for External Conductors
* Provision for Earthing
* Screws and Connections
* Clearances, Creepage Distances and Solid Insulation
* Resistance to Heat and Fire
* Resistance to Rusting

  Electric Radiator (IS: 369, IS: 302-2-30)

* Classification
* Marking and Instructions
* Protection against Access to Live Parts/ Protection against Electric Shock
* Power Input and Current
* Temperature rise/ Heating
* Leakage Current and Electric Strength at Operating Temperature
* Transient Overvoltage
* Moisture Resistance
* Leakage Current and Electric Strength
* Abnormal Operation
* Stability and Mechanical Hazards
* Mechanical Strength
* Construction
* Internal Wiring
* Components
* Supply Connection and External Flexible Cords
* Terminals for External Conductors
* Provision for Earthing
* Screws and Connections
* Clearances, Creepage Distances and Solid Insulation
* Resistance to Heat and Fire
* Clearances, Creepage Distances and Solid Insulation
* Resistance to Heat and Fire
* Resistance to Rusting
* Dimensions
* Temperature rise of surface on which Iron is placed or supported
* Endurance Test
* Finish

  Electric Instantaneous Water Heater (IS: 8978, IS: 302-2-35)

* Classification
* Marking and Instructions
* Protection against Access to Live Parts/ Protection against Electric Shock
* Power input and Current
* Temperature rise/ Heating
* Leakage Current and Electric Strength at Operating Temperature
* Transient Overvoltage
* Moisture Resistance
* Leakage Current and Electric Strength
* Abnormal Operation
* Stability and Mechanical Hazards
* Mechanical Strength
* Construction
* Internal Wiring
* Components
* Supply Connection and External Flexible Cords
* Terminals for External Conductors
* Provision for Earthing
* Screws and Connections
* Clearances, Creepage Distances and Solid Insulation
* Resistance to Heat and Fire
* Resistance to Rusting
* Finish
* Operation of Flow Switch
* Endurance Test

  Electric Kettle & Jugs (IS: 367, IS: 302-2-15)

* Classification
* Marking and Instructions
* Protection against Access to Live Parts/ Protection against Electric Shock
* Power input and Current
* Temperature rise/ Heating
* Leakage Current and Electric Strength at Operating Temperature
* Transient Overvoltage
* Moisture Resistance
* Leakage Current and Electric Strength
* Abnormal Operation
* Stability and Mechanical Hazards
* Mechanical Strength
* Construction
* Internal Wiring
* Components
* Supply Connection and External Flexible Cords
* Terminals for External Conductors
* Provision for Earthing
* Screws and Connections
* Clearances, Creepage Distances and Solid Insulation
* Resistance to Heat and Fire
* Resistance to Rusting

  Electric Toasters, Electric Grills and Roastes (IS: 1287, IS: 302-2-9)

* Classification
* Marking and Instructions
* Protection against Access to Live Parts/ Protection against Electric Shock
* Power input and Current
* Temperature rise/ Heating
* Leakage Current and Electric Strength at Operating Temperature
* Transient Overvoltage
* Moisture Resistance
* Leakage Current and Electric Strength
* Abnormal Operation
* Stability and Mechanical Hazards
* Mechanical Strength
* Construction
* Internal Wiring
* Components
* Supply Connection and External Flexible Cords
* Terminals for External Conductors
* Provision for Earthing
* Screws and Connections
* Clearances, Creepage Distances and Solid Insulation
* Resistance to Heat and Fire
* Resistance to Rusting

  Domestic Electric Food Mixers (IS: 4250, IS: 302-2-14)

* Classification
* Marking and Instructions
* Protection against Access to Live Parts/ Protection against Electric Shock
* Power input and Current
* Temperature rise/ Heating
* Leakage Current and Electric Strength at Operating Temperature
* Transient Overvoltage
* Moisture Resistance
* Leakage Current and Electric Strength
* Endurance Test
* Abnormal Operation
* Stability and Mechanical Hazards
* Mechanical Strength
* Construction
* Internal Wiring
* Components
* Supply Connection and External Flexible Cords
* Terminals for External Conductors
* Provision for Earthing
* Screws and Connections
* Clearances, Creepage Distances and Solid Insulation
* Resistance to Heat and Fire
* Resistance to Rusting
* Operational Tests
* Temperature withstand Test for Bowl
* Test for Controls
* Strength of Assembly

  2. Measuring Instruments

  Electrical Load Cell (IS 9281 (Part III))

* Performance Requirements
* Mode of Operation
* Input resistance/ Impedence
* Output resistance/ Impedence
* Input voltage/ Current (max)
* Overload safe
* Overload ultimate
* Accuracy
* Rated output voltage and Tolerance
* No load output
* Drift in no load output (Zero drift) after 1 hour of warm-up
* Instability of RO after warm-up period of 1 hour
* Non-linearity
* Hysteresis
* Non-repeatability of zero output
* Non-repeatability of rated output
* Creep at rated load after 30 minutes
* Creep recovery after 10 minutes
* Concentric angular loading error at 1˚ inclination
* Concentric angular loading error at 3˚ inclination
* Eccentric loading error at 1 mm of eccentricity
* Eccentric loading error at 1 mm of eccentricity and 1˚ inclination
* Eccentric loading error at 1 mm of eccentricity and 3˚ inclination
* Temperature effect on no load output
* Temperature effect on rated output
* Insulation resistance
* Dimension, weight

  Electronic Weighing Systems (IS 9281 (Part III))

* Accuracy
* Non linearity
* Drift of no load output with temperature
* Drift of no load output with time after 1h
* Drift of full scale output with time after 1h
* Internal calibration
* Number of Scale division
* Resolution
* Tare provision
* Display
* Recording
* Overload indication
* Operating Temperature
* Weight
* Dimensions
* Tolerance on operating voltage

  3. Environmental Testing Facility

  All Electrical Products Equipment and Subassemblies

* Cold Test – IS 9000 (Part 2) Sec 1 to 4
* Dry Heat Test – IS 9000 (Part 3) Sec 1 to 5
* Damp Heat (Cyclic) Test –IS 9000 (Part 5) Sec 1 & 2
* Damp Heat (Steady State) Test – IS 9000 (Part 4)
* Vibration Test – IS 9000 (Part 8)
* Shock Test – IS 9000 (Part 7) Sec 1
* Degree of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code) Dust- IS/IEC 60529
* Degree of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP Code) Water- IS/IEC 60529