Gap Analysis of Domestic Diaphragm gas meter standards IS14439 against EN1359: 2017 and OIML137 (By B M Vyas:

Yadav Measurements)

Clause No. of IS 14439

S. Clause no. of EN
Test Name of EN 1359: 2017 (Part1&2): 1997, Reaffirmed Comments on IS 14439 (to be discussed)
No. 1359: 2017
2003

Limits are more stringent in IS. Test procedure

1 Errors of Indication/ procedure for Error on air 5.1 6.1 (part 2)
not detailed in IS as compared to EN 1359.

In annex B-3.3 (Report) taken at Qmin also, but

2 Pressure Absorption Test 5.2 8(part1), 7(part2)
not mentioned limit.
3 Starting Flow rate/ Low flow registration 5.3 Not defined Shall be added in IS
4 Metrological stability 5.4 6.2 (part 2) The limit is different
5 High flow registration/ Overload flow rate 5.5 Not defined Shall be added in IS
defined in Annex B (part 1) as dry,
requirement of error during the test shall be
cold and damp heat tests; however
6 Environment and humidity 5.6 acceptance criteria not clearly
removed. Acceptance criteria for before and
after the test shall be added.
defined
7 Influence of other devices 5.7 Not defined Shall be added in IS

8 Cyclic Volume test 5.8 Not defined Not a value adding test. May not be added in IS.

Some reqirements are specified in

All reqiurements from EN1359 / OIML needs to
9 Construction and materials 6 separate clauses; however EN1359
be considered for IS also.
is having detailed clause on this

10 Mechanical Interference 6.2.1 4.2.1 (part1)

Immunity to Electromagnetic Disturbances 6.2.2

11 Permanent magnetic fields 6.2.2.1
12 Electro static discharge test Some of the EMC tests are defined All EMC requirements needs to be redefined as
6.2.2.2
in Annx B (part1); however these per latest EMC standards , as per EN1359 and
13 Radio frequency electromagnetic field test 6.2.2.3 are from obsolete standards OIML
14 Electromagnetic induction (Power frequency) 6.2.2.4
test
15 Electromagnetic induction (Pulsed Field) 6.2.2.5
16 Robustness / Robustness of meter case 6.3
17 External Leak tightness 6.3.3
18 Resistance to internal pressure 6.3.4
19 Meter Case sealing test 6.3.5
Connections 6.3.6
20 A. Orientations 6.3.6.1
21 B. Threads Detailed requirements as pEN1359 clause 6.3
6.3.6.2 4.2.3 (part1); however not detailed
needs to be considered for IS also
C. Strength 6.3.6.3
22 (C.1) Torque 6.3.6.3.1
23 (C.2) Bending Moment 6.3.6.3.2
24 Resistance to Vibration 6.3.7
25 Resistance to Impact 6.3.8
26 Resistance to mishandling 6.3.9
CORROSION PROTECTION 6.4
Resistance to external corrosion 6.4.2
27 Scratch resistance of the protective coatings 6.4.2.1
28 Adhesion of the protective coating 6.4.2.2
29 Impact Resistance of the Protective Coating 6.4.2.3

30 Chemical resistance of the protective coating 6.4.2.4 4.2.2 (Part1); however no test
Tests like salt spay needs to be defined in IS also
defined
31 Resistance to humidity/ humidity 6.4.2.6
Resistance to Internal corrosion 6.4.3
32 Adhesion of the protective coating 6.4.3.1
33 Impact Resistance of the Protective Coating 6.4.3.2

34 Chemical resistance of the protective coating 6.4.3.3

35 Resistance to humidity/ humidity 6.4.3.4
 Clause No. of IS 14439
S. Clause no. of EN
Test Name of EN 1359: 2017 (Part1&2): 1997, Reaffirmed Comments on IS 14439 (to be discussed)
No. 1359: 2017
2003

defined in Annex B (part 1) as dry, requirement of error during the test shall be
36 Resistance to storage temperature range 6.5 cold ; however acceptance criteria removed. Acceptance criteria for before and
not clearly defined after the test shall be added.

Optional Features 6.6

37 Pressure measuring point test 6.6.1 Not defined Shall be added in IS
38 Insulation feet test/ Electrical Insulation feet test 6.6.2 Not defined Shall be added in IS
39 Magnetic index drive test 6.6.3 Not defined Shall be added in IS
40 Devices to prevent the registration of reverse 6.6.4 4.2.5 (Part1)
flow
41 Devices to prevent reverse flow 6.6.5 4.2.5 (Part1)
42 Resistance to high ambient temperature 6.6.6 Not defined Shall be added in IS

43 Diaphragm gas meters provided with a built-in 6.6.7 6.5 (part 2) Needs to be detailed out as per EN1359 / OIML
gas temperature conversion device
44 Additional functionalities 6.6.8 Not defined Shall be added in IS
Mechanical Performance 7
45 Durability 8.2.3 (part2) but not in line with
7.1.2 EN1359
Needs to be reviewed in line with EN1359 / OIML

46 Accuracy at ambient temperature/Temperature 7.1.3

sensitivity A-2.4 (part2); however not in lne Needs to be reviewed in line with EN139 and
with EN1359 OIML137 / OIML
47 Error of indication subject to declared ambient 7.1.4 & B.2.2
temperature limits
48 Index 7.2
49 Index: Construction Details test 7.2.1
50 Index windows and surround 7.2.2
Not defined Shall be added in IS
51 Toluene/iso-octane vapour test 7.3.2
52 Water vapour test 7.3.4
53 Ageing Test 7.3.5
54 Marking 8
55 Marking on all meters 8.1
56 Two pipe meters verification 8.2
5 (Part1); however it is incomplete
57 Durability and legibility of marking 8.3 Need to be detailed out in line with 1359/OIML
wrt 1359
58 Ultraviolet exposure test 8.3.2
59 Indelibility test 8.3.3
60 Adhesion 8.3.4
61 Humidity-Tests for meters to be used in open
Needs to be considered if meters in India are
C.1
locations installed in open location
Needs to be considered if meters in India are
62 Weathering (for open location meters) C.2 installed in open location
Addtional requirements from OIML R-137 : part 1 and part2 / 2014
Weighted mean error not included
1 Error 12.6.1 Needs to be considered for IS as per OIML
in IS
2 Reproducibility 12.6.2
Not defined Shall be added in IS
3 Repeatability 12.6.3
4 Temperature 12.6.7
Monitoring the unsuppresed flow rate output of the
5 meter at no-flow conditions at different temperatures 12.6.7.b Not defined Shall be added in IS

Low voltage of internal battery (not connected to the

6 mains power): influence test A.8 Not defined Shall be added in IS
7 Influences from ancillary devices 12.6.16 Not defined Shall be added in IS
Date: Comments on IS 14439-1 & IS
09/01/20 14439-2
Type of Comments
Sl Clause / Paragraph /
IS Standard Names of the Organization (General / Technical / Comments Proposed change
No sub-clause Fig. / Table
Editorial)

Definition may be taken from OIML137-1

(2.2.1)
Gas volume : Total quantity of gas obtained
IS 14439-1 1 Yadav Measurements 3 Terminology Technical The term “Gas volume” needs to be defined
by integrating the flow over time, expressed
as volume V, passed through the gas meter,
disregarding the time taken.

The term “Pressure absorption” to be

IS 14439-1 2 Natural Gas Society 3.7 Terminology Technical “Pressure Drop”
replaced
New definition of “Permissible error” to be Renaming of clauses as 3.12.1, 3.12.2 &
IS 14439-1 3 Natural Gas Society 3.12 Terminology Technical
introduced as 3.12.3 3.12.3
Rephrased as “reference condition as
IS 14439-1 4 Natural Gas Society 3.13 Line 1 Editorial
defined under 3.21”
IS 14439-1 5 Natural Gas Society 3.16.1 Line 1 Technical The unit of “0.5” to be defined
Rotary piston gas meter turbine gas meter
4.1(a) and Remove “rotary piston gas meters” from
IS 14439-1 6 Secure Meters Ltd. Editorial are not exist in this standard. Part 3
(b) 4(a) and delete 4(b).
withdrawn.
As per clause ‘durability ‘errors is specified
3.18.1 and It must be add durability errors in IS 14439
IS 14439-1 7 Secure Meters Ltd. Technical in particular standard. Here it is not
11.1.3 Part 2.
specified in IS 14439 part 2.
Range of “Low” levels of vibrations and
Class B, C of gas shock to be defined in line with 10.3 for
IS 14439-1 8 Natural Gas Society 10.1.1 Technical
meters only Class F meters tested under Annex
B,B-5 & B-6
It refers to clause 12.5; but there is no
IS 14439-1 9 Yadav Measurements 11.1.4 Line 4 Editorial The correct clause may be 12.1.5
clause 12.5 in this standard
All these lines refers to clauses 11.1.1,
The a, b, c, ,d in clause 12.1.5 are not adding
12.1.5(a,b, 11.1.2, 11.1.3, 11.1.4; which in turn seems
IS 14439-1 10 Yadav Measurements Line 3 Technical any value and may be deleted. The clause
c,d) to refer back to 12.1.5 making it cyclic
can start from 12.1.5.1
reference,

The test duration is 2 hours only but this

The test shall ask for error of indication
clause requires error of indication “to be
Dry heat test before and after the test duration of 2 hours.
IS 14439-1 11 Yadav Measurements Para 1 Technical determined several times during 2 hours.
: B-1.5 The requirements of determining “error of
While in B-1.1, the test is to be done under
indication” during the test shall be removed.
free air.

The test duration is 2 hours only but this

The test shall ask for error of indication
clause requires error of indication “to be
Cold test : before and after the test duration of 2 hours.
IS 14439-1 12 Yadav Measurements Para 1 Technical determined several times during 2 hours.
B-2.4 The requirements of determining “error of
While in B-2.1, the test is to be done under
indication” during the test shall be removed.
free air.

1.                   The operating condition of

1.                   It is not specified if the test is meter to be kept during the test needs to be
to be done in “free air condition” or air is to specified.
Damp heat : be flowing in the meter?
IS 14439-1 13 Yadav Measurements Para 1 Technical
B-3, B-3.4 2.                   The test shall ask for error of
2.                   It is not possible to determine indication before and after the test duration .
“error of indication “ during the test The requirements of determining “error of
indication” during the test shall be removed.

The clause says that “significant durability

If required; IS 14439 (part 2) to include
3.18.1, error” is specified in particular standard;
IS 14439-1 14 Yadav Measurements Technical significant durability error in appropriate
11.1.3 however no such item is specified in IS
clause.
14439 (Part 2) for diaphragm meter

IS 14439-1 15 Yadav Measurements 10.2 (d) (i) Editorial …..test conditions specified in 12.5.3” ……test conditions specified in 12.1.5.3 (e)”

For all the tests in this Annexure , the The suitable acceptance criteria may be
IS 14439-1 16 Yadav Measurements Annex B - Technical
acceptance criteria has not been defined included.
Electrical The note refer to IEC 801-4, which has been The current equivalent Indian standard is IS
IS 14439-1 17 Yadav Measurements - Technical
Bursts B-8 withdrawn long back. 14700 (Part 4/Sec 4):2018
Replace IEC 801-4 with 14700 (Part 4/Sec
B-8,B-9 & Refer old IEC standards. Need to replace 4):2018 , IEC 801-2 with IS14700 part 4 sec
IS 14439-1 18 Secure Meters Ltd. Editorial
B10 with active equivalent IS standards. 2: 2018 and IEC 801-3 IS14700 part 4 sec 3:
2018.
The note refer to IEC 801-2, which has been The current equivalent Indian standard is IS
IS 14439-1 19 Yadav Measurements ESD , B-9 - Technical
withdrawn long back. 14700 part 4 sec 2: 2018
Electromagn
etic The note refer to IEC 801-3, which has been The current equivalent Indian standard is IS
IS 14439-1 20 Yadav Measurements Technical
susceptibilit withdrawn long back. 14700 part 4 sec 3 : 2008
y B-10

Line 1
“to prevent flow
Mechanism to prevent flow in unauthorized
IS 14439-2 1 Natural Gas Society 4.2 of gas in an Technical
direction to be defined
unauthorized
direction”

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 Type of Comments
Sl Clause / Paragraph /
IS Standard Names of the Organization (General / Technical / Comments Proposed change
No sub-clause Fig. / Table
Editorial)

For reference conditions , it refers to clause

7 of IS 14439 part 1; which in turn refers to Either reference may be corrected or a table
IS 14439-2 2 Yadav Measurements 6.1 Line 1 and 2 Editorial clause 10.2 for ref condition. However of reference conditions may be added in
clause 10 is applicable for electronic gas clause 6.1 itself.
meters

In 6.1 ‘reference condition reference is not Add correct reference for reference
IS 14439-2 3 Secure Meters Ltd. 6.1 Editorial
clear. condition or add reference condition here.

It refers to 6.1.1(c) of IS14439 part 1;

IS 14439-2 4 Yadav Measurements 6.5 Line 3 Editorial however there is not such clause in IS The correct reference may be 6.1.1.3(C)
14439 part 1
IS 14439-2 5 Natural Gas Society 7 Line 1 Technical To replace “Total Pressure absorption” To be “total pressure drop”
Here mentioned “Pattern Approval” for gas
Need to remove from here and add in STI of
IS 14439-2 6 Secure Meters Ltd. 8 General meter. It must be part of STI of product
product.
standard.
Details of the Sampling or BIS No/Clause to
IS 14439-2 7 Natural Gas Society 10.2 Line 2 Technical “Statistical sampling method”
be mentioned
It refers to random and systematic AS per NABL and ILAC requirements, it
IS 14439-2 8 Yadav Measurements A-1.4.4 Line 2 Technical uncertainty; which are old concept in may be replaced by expanded uncertainty at
metrology. 95% confidence.
More protocol and specifications to be
IS 14439-2 9 Natural Gas Society A-2.5 Additional device Technical
worked out to make AMR meters

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 Table ZA.1 — Identification form on the compliance of EN 1359 with th
EU Directive 2004/22/EC (MID) on the approximation of the laws of member

Essential Requirements

ANNEXURE 1

1
1.1

1.3.3
1.3.4
1.4.1
1.4.2
2
3
4
5
6
7
7.1

7.2

7.3

7.4

7.5

7.6

8
8.1
8.2
8.3
8.4
8.5
9

9.1

9.2
 9.3

9.4
9.5
9.6
9.7
9.8
10
10.1
10.2
10.3
10.4
10.5
11
11.1
11.2
12

Table ZA.1 — Identification form on the compliance of EN 1359 with the essential requirem
approximation of the laws of member states on Measurin
Essential Requirements

Part I
1
1.1
1.2
1.3
1.4
1.5
2
2.1
2.2
3
3.1
3.2
4
4.1
4.2
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
6
PART II
7
8
9
PART III
10
(a)
(b)
(C)
 Table ZA.1 — Identification form on the compliance of EN 1359 with the essential requirements of
U Directive 2004/22/EC (MID) on the approximation of the laws of member states on Measuring Instruments

Subject

Allowable errors under rated operating conditions

Within MPE — no disturbance
Within MPE — disturbance
Specify climatic, mechanical and EM environment
Climatic environments
Mechanical environments
Electromagnetic environments
Other influence quantities
Basic rules
Ambient humidity
Reproducibility
Repeatability
Discrimination and sensitivity appropriate for
measurement task
Sufficient durability for intended task
Reliability
Suitability
Design discourages fraudulent use and minimises
unintentional misuse.
Designed to be suitable for its intended use and working
conditions. User friendly.
The errors of a utility measuring instrument at flows or
currents outside the controlled range shall not be unduly
biased.
Where a measuring instrument is designed for the
measurement of values of the measurand that are constant
over time, the measuring instrument shall be insensitive to
small fluctuations of the value of the measurand, or
shall take appropriate action.
Robust and materials suitable for intended use
A measuring instrument shall be designed so as to allow
the control of the measuring tasks after the instrument
has been placed on the market and put into use.
Protection against corruption
Measurement cannot be affected by feature of instrument, connection of external
or communicating device.
Critical hardware components secure or tampering is evident.
Critical software shall be identified and secure. Identification readily available.
Tampering evidenced for “reasonable” time.
Data and critical parameters protected against corruption. N/A
Display cannot be reset during use.
Information on/accompanying
Shall bear manufacturer’s mark or name and information in respect of its
accuracy. Where applicable data on conditions of use, identity marking, number of
type examination certificate.
If too small, information placed on packaging
 Accompanied by information on rated operating conditions, climatic, mechanical
and EM environment classes, instruction operation and maintenance etc.
Utility meters do not require individual instruction mannuals
Decimal scale interval
Material measure
Units of measurement
Durability of marking
Indication of result
Display
Clear indication
Hard copy
Direct trading
Indicator required
Further processing of data
Durable record
Durable proof

dentification form on the compliance of EN 1359 with the essential requirements of EU Directive 2004/22/EC
approximation of the laws of member states on Measuring Instruments
Subject
Annex M1002
Specific requirements gas meters
Rated operating conditions
Flow-rate
T>40 gas
Gas family/MOP
T>50 climatic
Limits of dc supply
Maximum permissible errors
MPE
MPE TC
Permissible effects of disturbances
EMC
Flow disturbances
Durability
Durability — Class 1,5 meters
Durability — Class 1,0 meters
Suitability
Mains power
Battery power
8 000 hours
Any position
Test element
Flow direction marked
Units
Specific requirements — Volume conversion devices
Base conditions for converted quantities
Maximum permissible error
Suitability
Putting into use and conformity assessment
Putting into use

Conformity assessment
he essential requirements of
r states on Measuring Instruments
Conformity
(Clause)

5.1, 6.2.6, 6.2.8, 6.5.6 (B.2.1), 7.1.3

6.2, 6.5.6 (B.2.3)
6.1 (A.4)
1, 4.3, 4.4 (Annex F), 5.6, 8.3
1, 6.2.6, 6.2.8
1
NA
Whole standard, 9 (Table 10)
5.6
NA
5.4
5.3
5.2, 6.5.6 (B.2.2), 7.1.2, 7.3.4
Whole Standard

6.1, 6.1 (A.4), 8.2

5.2, 7.2

NA

NA

6.6, 7.3

7.2.1

5.7
6.1
NA
NA
7.2.1

8.1

NA
 6.1 (A.4)

6.1 (A.4)
7.2

7.2.1
8.3

7.2
7.2 , 8.3
NA
NA
7.2

NA
NA
Whole Stanadard

ments of EU Directive 2004/22/EC (MID) on the

g Instruments
Conformity
(Clause)

1, 4.1
4.3
1, 6.2.2, 7.1.2, 7.3, 8.1(f)
4.3
NA

5.1, 6.2.6, 6.2.8, 7.1.3

6.5.6 (B.2.1)

1
NA

5.1, 5.2, 6.5.6 (B.2.2), 7.1.2, 7.1.3

NA

NA
NA
7.2
6.1 (A.4)
7.2
8.2
7.2
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
NA
Date: 17/01/18 Diaphragm Gas Meters
Parameter MGL
Service Natural Gas
Standard Approved to BS EN 1359
Left side inlet and Right side
Connection Orientation
outlet
General
Suitable for Outdoor / Indoor
installations, tamper proof and
Installation
corrosion resistance for a period
of at least 15 years
Sizes G4, G6, G16, G25, G40
Range Ability 1:150 or better
Permissible errors of ±3% (Qmin to 0.1 Qmax)
Process indication ±1.5% (0.1 Qmax to Qmax)
Condition
Accuracy Class 1.5
Operating Pressure Up to maximum of 500 mbar (g) 300 mbar (g)
Zinc plated steel and suitable
Casing / body coating on inside and outside for Installation, tamper proof and corrosion Installations,tamper proof and
corrosion protection of casing resistant powder coated steel casing
Arrow (left to right) Embossed on top of the meter
All parts of meter shall be
resistant to corrosion and
Corrosion Protection
suitable coating shall be applied
on inside and outside of casing.
Body
All connections shall be as per
End connections Clause 6.2.5.2 of BS EN 1359
standard.
Fire Resistance As per BS EN 1359
Light neutral colour, to be
Colour
approved by MGL
Safety sticker Affixed on meter
As per Clause 7.2 of BS EN
Numerals in index
1359
Index Unit of reading M3 (Cubic Meter)
Ingress Protection IP 55 or better, as per EN 60529 IP‐55 or better
Polyester fabric coated with
Diaphragm
rubber on either side.
Internals
All meter internals shall be non- All meter internals shall be Tamper
Other Internals metallic to prevent from
tampering like magnet.
Reference standard EN 1359
Calibration test for accuracy
Qmax, 0.1Qmax & Qmin.
of registration at flows
All the Meters shall be tested for
Tests
external leak tightness and
External leak tightness test.
resistance at 1.5 times the design
pressure
Mechanical pressure loss,
As per EN 1359
mean pressure loss test.
Ability of the meter to
Carried out
generate pulses.
AMR Required
Each meter shall have in-built
Reverse flow reverse count restrictor, as per
BS EN 1359.
Others
Each meter has to be sealed and Metering equipment shall be sealed &
Sealing arrangement any signs of tampering should Tamper Proof and have shall be able to
be clearly evident prevent & detect tampering
GAIL Gas (Mecon) Avantika Green Gas (JP Kenny)
Natural Gas Natural Gas Natural Gas
BS 4161 Part 6; BS EN BS 4161 Part 6 / BS EN
Approved to BS EN 1359
1359:1999; EEC; OIML 1359:1999 / EEC / OIML
Left side inlet and Right side Left side inlet and Right side
Left side inlet and Right side outlet
outlet outlet
Suitable for indoor / Outdoor Suitable for Outdoor / Indoor
Suitable for outdoor / Indoor
Installations, tamper proof and installations, tamper proof and
Installation, tamper proof and corrosion
corrosion resistance for a life corrosion resistance for a
resistant for a life period of
period of 20 years period of 20 years
G4, G6, G16, G25, G40 G4, G6, G16, G25, G40 G4, G6, G16, G25, G40
1:150 or better 1:150 or better 1:150 or better
±3% (Qmin to 0.1 Qmax) ±3% (Qmin to 0.1 Qmax) ±3% (Qmin to 0.1 Qmax)
±1.5% (0.1 Qmax to Qmax) ±1.5% (0.1 Qmax to Qmax) ±1.5% (0.1 Qmax to Qmax)
1.5 1.5 1.5
300 mbar (g) 300 mbar (g)
Suitable for outdoor / Indoor Suitable for Indoor /Out Door Suitable for Indoor /Out Door
Installations,tamper proof and
Corrosion resistance steel Corrosion resistance steel.
Marked on body Marked on body Marked on body
All part of the meter shall be
corrosion resistant. Suitable All part of the meter shall be
The meters shall have corrosion
surface treatment for anti corrosion resistant & suitable
resistant powder coated (inside and
corrosion to be provided on both coating on inside and out side
outside) steel casing.
side of the casing as per applicable casing.
codes
1 ½ ” NPT(M) inlet and outlet 1 ½ ” NPT inlet and outlet
Threaded
confirming to ANSI B1.20.1 confirming to ANSI B1.20.1
EN 1359:2007/ BS 4161 or equivalent As per BS EN 1359 As per BS EN 1359
Meter shall be painted with
Painting and finishing shall be
electrostatic spray epoxy paint or Painting and finishing shall be of
of
Polyester powder coating and the paint approved colour and quality
approved colour and quality
shall be of approved color and quality
99999.99 99999.99 99999.99
M3 (Cubic Meter) M3 (Cubic Meter) M3 (Cubic Meter)
IP 65 IP‐54 or better
Polyester fabric coated with
Polyester fabric coated with rubber on Synthetic / Polyester fabric rubber on either side of
either side of equipment for an coating for an endurance life cycle equipment for an endurance life
endurance life cycle of 80,000 cum of 2000 hrs. as per EN 1359. cycle of
2000 hrs. as per EN 1359
All meter internals shall be
All meter internals shall be non-
Tamper proof & non‐metallic
proof & non‐metallic to prevent from metallic to prevent from tampering
to prevent from tampering with
tampering with magnet like magnet.
magnet
EN 1358, MID, OIML, BS 1359 / BS EN 1358, MID, OIML, BS 1359 / EN 1358, MID, OIML, BS
4161 BS 4161 1359 / BS 4161
Qmin, 3Qmin, 0.1Qmax, Qmax Qmin, 0.2Qmax, Qmax Qmin, 0.2Qmax, Qmax
Meter pressurized with air at
Meter pressurized with air at 1.5 Meter pressurized with air at 1.5
1.5 MAOP of the meter,
MAOP of the meter, immersed in water MAOP of the meter, immersed in
immersed in water for
for observance of leakage water for observance of leakage
observance of leakage
2 mbar 2 mbar 2 mbar
Carried out Carried out Carried out
Required Required Required
Meter shall be provide with a
All Meters shall have in‐built reverse All Meters shall have in‐built
device to prevent the reverse
count restrictor reverse count restrictor
rotation of index.
All meter internals should be Metering equipment shall be
prevented from tampering against sealed & Tamper Proof and
any third party objects like have shall be able to prevent &
magnet, etc. detect tampering
 MGL Tech spec BS 4161: Part 5: 1990 EN 1359: 1998 IS 14439 (Part 1): 1997 & (Part 2): 1998
Clause Clause Clause
Test type Test Features/parameters Test type Clause No. Test Features/parameters Test type Test Features/parameters Test type Test Features/parameters
No. No. No.

-10 to 40 deg C (Class B location - Enclosed

Appendix S & Minimum gas Minimum gas 10.2 a) i)
Ambient temp. range -5 deg C to 35 deg C 4.3 -5 to 35 deg C locations, having only low levels of vibrations
3.3 temperature temperature (Part 1)
and shock)

Extreme Maximum storage

App. S & 3.3 -15 deg C to 40 deg C 4.3 -2 to 60 deg C
temperatures temperature

+/- 2% at any rate of flow between the +/-3% for flow rate of Qmin to +/-3% for flow rate of Qmin to 0.1 Qmax and
Accuracy of Errors of Maximum 6.1 (Part
9.1, App. P badged rating and any rate of flow not 5.1 0.1 Qmax and +/-1.5% for flow +/-1.5% for flow rate bet. 0.1 Qmax and
registration indication permissible errors 2)
less than 1/50 th of the badged rating. rate bet. 0.1 Qmax and Qmax. Qmax.

Pressure 220 kg/cm2 (G 0.6 - G 6), 330 kg/cm2 (G 10 -

Total mean pr. Loss 9.2 & App. Q 2 to 4 mbar. 5.2 2 to 4 mbar Pressure absorption 7 (Part 2)
absorption G 40), 440 kg/cm2 (G 65 - G 650)
Mech. Pr. Loss 9.3 & App. Q 0.6 to 1 mbar
App. B-3 & Visually / Microscopic examination / A salt spray test is done to test
Penetration Criteria
4.2 (a) salt spray test. for resistance to corrosion.

The error of indication found at

Metrological each of the specified test flow
5.4
stability rates shall not differ from one
another by more than 0.6 %.

No leakage when the meter is

External leak immersed (without its index) in
6.2.2
tightness water for 30 sec with air at 1.5
times the max. working pr.

For meter with working pr. less than 75
mbar, no leakage till int. pr. of 115
mbar. For meters with working pr. bet
75 mbar & 7 bar, hydrostatic test at 5
Resistance to
Soundness test App.N. times the max. working pr. for 30 min
internal pressure
without significant yeilding followed
by pneumatic test at 1.1 times the max
working pr. for 10 min. Rate of change
of pr. shall be less than 350 mbar/s.
Residual deformation of the
unpressurized meter case shall be
less than 0.75% of the linear
Cases shall be gas-tight up to the maximum
dimension over which it is
4.2.3 (Part working pressure of the gas meters. If meters
6.2.3 measured. Maintain test pr. equal Soundness of cases
1) are to be installed in the open air, they shall be
to 1.5 times the max working pr.
impermeable to runoff water.
for 30 min. Rate of
pressurization / depressurization
shall not exceed 350 mbar/sec.

Thread connections: Specified by

BS 746 or BS 4504. Face of
Connectio manufacturers. Flange
1 3/4” BS: 746 (Male) Meter Connection 7 connections shall be within 2 deg of the Connections 6.2.5
n connections: ISO 7005 - 1: 1992
hor. plane of the meter.
(Table 10)

Strength of Threaded - BS 746 (bet. 50-160 Nm

connections torque). Flanged - BS 4504 (160NM)

Class F location only (Locations having a

Annexure
Swept freq. between 10 Hz & 100 Hz Clamp the meter and apply swept general open air climate and medium levels of
Resistance to Resistance to B, B-5
Transit shocks 5.14 (+/- 5%) at a sweep rate of 10 6.2.6 freq. of 10 Hz to 150 Hz (+/- vibrations and shock), Applicable to
vibrations vibrations (b).3 (Part
octave/min for 4 hrs in all planes. 5%). electronic gas meters (Freq range - 10 to 150
1)
Hz, No. of sweep cycles per axis - 20)
 MGL Tech spec BS 4161: Part 5: 1990 EN 1359: 1998 IS 14439 (Part 1): 1997 & (Part 2): 1998
Clause Clause Clause
Test type Test Features/parameters Test type Clause No. Test Features/parameters Test type Test Features/parameters Test type Test Features/parameters
No. No. No.

Hardened hemispherically tipped

striker of mass 3 kg is allowed to
Mass of striker is 3 kg. For 1 mm
fall on the test area from a ht.
striker, ht. of drop is 175 mm & impact
Resistance to producing an impact. 1mm
Impact test App K. energy is 5 J. For 4 mm striker, ht. of 6.2.7
impact striker - ht. of drop is 100 mm
drop is 350 mm & impact energy is 10
and impact energy is 3 J; 4 mm
J.
striker - ht. of drop is 175 mm
and impact energy is 5 J.

Class F location only (Locations having a

For maximum flow rate of 1-10
Annexure general open air climate and medium levels of
Matching test not Resistance to mis- cu.m/h, ht. of dropping the meter Resistance to mis-
6.2.8 B, B-6 vibrations and shock), Applicable to
found handling is 0.5 m; for 16-65 cu.m/h, it is handling
(Part 1) electronic gas meters (Height of fall - 25
0.3 m; for 100 & 160, it is 0.2 m.
mm, No. of falls for each bottom edge - 2)

No penetration of surface for movement

Scratch resistance
Test of scratch of test apparatus over surface at 30-40 Test as per ISO 1518:1992 using
App. B.2 of the protective 6.3.2.1.1
resistance mm/s with a spring force of 9.8 / 29.4 a load of 19.6 N.
coating
N.

Degree of corrosion shall not be

Resistance to salt
Salt spray test App. E 2.4 As per BS 3900: Part F 4 6.3.2.1.5 greater than that given as Ri 1 in
spray
Table 1 of ISO 4628-3:1982.

Any blistering of the coating

shall be less thanthat given as the
100% humidity, 42-48 deg C, Test ratio density 2/size 2 in ISO
Test for resistance to Resistance to 10.2 b) i) Normal operating conditions less than or equal
App. C. Period - 4 days. No evidence of 6.3.2.1.6 4628-2:1982, and the deg. of Relative humidity
humidity humididty (Part 1) to 93%
lifting,blistering or deterioration. corrosion shall not be greater
than that given as Ri 1 in Table 1
of ISO 4628-3:1982.

Feet 5.4 Min. ht of feet shall be 5 mm. Insulating feet 6.5.2 Minimum height of 5 mm.

Supply air to meter at pr. of 50 mbar. Furnace temp. 650 deg C, Test
Fire Temp.of furnace is incr. by 821 deg C Resistance to high period: 30 min. Temp. of furnace
6 As per BS 4161 or eqvt Fire resistance App. T 6.5.5
resistance in 30 mins. and leakage rate is ambient temp. shd. be raised as per curve
monitored & recorded. defined in ISO 834: 1975.

Mechanical Mechanical
Type Tests 10 7
performance performance
Exercise the meters in a test rig
Pass air at a flow rate equal to badged using a distributed gas at temp. G 0.6 to G 10 (maximum flow rate, 2000 hrs
rating for 30 min. & then at flow rate of bet. 15 deg C and 25 deg C and 8.2.3.1 within 100 days); G 16 to G 650 (minimum
Endurance Tests 10.1 & App. R. Endurance test 7.1.2.2 Durability test
115% of its badged rating for 135 days pr. not exceeding the max. (Part 2) flow rate of 0.5 Qmax, 2000 hrs within 180
at 20 deg C. working pr. for a period of 5000 days)
hrs at Qmax.

No visible pegmanent distortion. 2000

cycles at 30 cycles/hr at int. pr. varying
Pressure cycling test 10.2 from 0 mbar to either max. working pr.
plus 200/345 mbar. Rate of change of
pr. shall not exceed 345 mbar/s.
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Clause Clause Clause
Test type Test Features/parameters Test type Clause No. Test Features/parameters Test type Test Features/parameters Test type Test Features/parameters
No. No. No.

Should withstand a 80 kg load having a

Mech. Strength, load flat bottom surface area of 100 sq. mm
10.3
test without shock, to any point on the top
of the case. No visible deformation.

Index windows 4.5 Index windows 7.2.2 Index windows

No crazing/blisters. Viewing Portion
a) Visual Inspection
shd. be transparent.
Window fitted on meter should
withstand a force at 200 N without
b) Rigidity
touching any moving part of the
mechanism.

At -5 deg C, window shd.

At -5 deg C, window shd. withstand the
c) Impact impact of 25 mm dia solid steel ball
dropped 3 times from a ht. of 350 mm.
withstand the impact of 25 mm
Impact test 7.2.2.2
dia solid steel ball dropped 3
times from a ht. of 350 mm.

Test piece should not glow or flame for

more than 5 secs. Mat. dropped from
d) Flammability specimen shall not burn. Charred
/scorched area shall be less than 20% &
less than 50 mm.

Immersion in toulene + heptane at 20

1008 hrs. at 20 deg C, 65 %
deg C for 7days. The extracted material
relative humidity, flow rate of
a) Liq. phase shall not exceed 12% by mass of the Toulene / Iso-
4.4.3.3.1.1 7.3.2 not less than 0.25 Qmax. Error of
immersion test original mass of the test piece. Change octane vapor test.
indication of meter under test is
in areas less than 5%. No delamination,
checked every 7 days(168 hrs)
no blistering.

Immersion in distilled / deionized water

at 20 deg C. for 7 days. The extracted
material shall not exceed 12% by mass
b) Water test 4.4.3.3.1.2
of the original mass of the test piece.
Change in areas less than 5%. No
delamination, no blistering.

Apply a torque value of 50-170

c) Low temp. Nm for 1/2"-5" pipe sizes. Any
4.4.3.3.3 & Stiffness at -5 deg C after 20 mins shall
flexibility (Torsion Torque value 6.2.5.3.1 residual rotational deformation
App. F. be less than 25%.
test of stiffness) of the meter connections shall
not exceed 2 deg.

4.4.3.3.4 & Apply air at pr. of 25 mbar at under side

d) Porosity test
App. G of test piece and monitor the system pr.

Test of components
4.4.3.4
in meter

Low humidity test (less than

a) Vapour Phase Test 4.4.3.4.1
20% for 7 days at 20 deg C)
Test Period - 264 hrs. Rel. Humidity -
followed by high humidity test
85%. Gas flow rate shd. not be less than Water vapor test 7.3.3
(85% for 42 days at 20 deg C)
30 cu. dm/h (1 cu.ft/h).
and flow rate of not less than
0.25 Qmax.
 MGL Tech spec BS 4161: Part 5: 1990 EN 1359: 1998 IS 14439 (Part 1): 1997 & (Part 2): 1998
Clause Clause Clause
Test type Test Features/parameters Test type Clause No. Test Features/parameters Test type Test Features/parameters Test type Test Features/parameters
No. No. No.
400 hr on air at 0.5 Qmax at -5 deg C
b) Ambient temp.
4.4.3.4.2 followed by 400 hr on air at 0.5 Qmax
test.
at 35 deg C.
Flow rate between 0.2 Qmax and
0.3 Qmax. For 70 deg C, time
e) Accelerated
Ageing test 7.3.4 period is 50 days, for 60 deg C, it
Ageing tests
is 100 days and for 50 deg C it is
200 days.

5 periods each of 8 hrs duration

5 periods of 8 hrs duration that has been Ultra violet
Radiation test 8.3.2 using a sun lamp that has been in
in use for 50-400 hr. exposure test
use for 50-400 hrs.

Immersion at 20 deg C in Sodium Chemical

Resistance to chem. Test as per ISO 2812-1: 1993
Carbonate for 2 hr and paint thinners resistance of the 6.3.2.1.4
subst. using a test period of 168 hrs.
for 1 hr. protective coating

Seals & sealing Visual inspection of a fully

As per BS 6505 Meter case sealing 6.2.4
glands assembled meter case.
1000 hr test at 20 deg C. Put 50 ml of
toulene / heptance (1:1 by vol.) into
Chem. resistance of
each of the connections. Then do a 168
sealing glands
hr test at 20 deg C using air at 0.25
Qmax.

100 days test (alternate bet. NG & air

every 7days) or other cyclic movement
eqv. to that experienced at 1.5 times
Wear resistance of
meter badged rating. Test int. glands at
sealing glands
5 mbar. Test ext. glands at 5 mbar &
max working pr. Turning resistance less
than 0.015 N.

Indelibility test 8.3.3 As per EN 60730-1: 1995.

Apply a bending moment of 10-

60 Nm for 1/2"-5" pipe sizes.
Bending Moment 6.2.5.3.2 Any residual deformation of the
meter connections shall not
exceed 5 deg.

Devices to prevent Flow of more than 50 cyclic Devices to prevent

the registration of 6.5.4.1 volumes when subjected to the registration of
reverse flow reverse flow. reverse flow 4.2 (Part Device should not function whenever gas is
2) flowing in an unauthorized direction
Devices to prevent Reverse flow of more than 2.5% Devices to prevent
6.5.4.2
reverse flow shall not pass. reverse flow

Any mech interference capable

Construction and
6.1
materials (General)
of affecting the measuring
accuracy shall result in
Any mech interference capable of affecting
permanently visible damage to Protection against
4.2.4 (Part the measuring accuracy shall result in
the gas meter or to the External
1) permanently visible damage to the gas meter
verification mark of protection interference
or to the verification mark of protection mark.
mark. No additional lubricants
shall be reqd during the life of
the meter.
 MGL Tech spec BS 4161: Part 5: 1990 EN 1359: 1998 IS 14439 (Part 1): 1997 & (Part 2): 1998
Clause Clause Clause
Test type Test Features/parameters Test type Clause No. Test Features/parameters Test type Test Features/parameters Test type Test Features/parameters
No. No. No.
Limit of standard 5.1 (Part 0.2 cu. dm (G 0.6 - G 6), 2 cu. dm (G 10 - G
deviation 2) 65), 20 cu. dm (G 100 - G 650)

Std. Devn. Of 8.2.1.2 0.2% for flow rate less than 0.1 Qmax and
errors of indication (Part 2) 0.1% for flow rate bet. 0.1 Qmax and Qmax.

Subsequent The time interval between Subsequent

10 (Part 2)
verifications verifications shd preferably be 10 years

Center to
center 2 110 mm
distance

Pressure
3 As per BS 4161 or eqvt
test point

Meter In cubic metre as per BS

4
index 4161 or eqvt
Shd have MGL's name and
Marking 5 should be as per BS 4161 or
eqvt
Neutral, to be approved by
Colour 7
MGL
Individually boxed, and
Packing 8 packed to prevent
movement during transit

Shall be banded to prevent

unauthorized dismantling,
External
9 and screws, nuts and bolts,
flange
rivets or other fastening
shall not be used
 EN 1359: 1998
Test type Clause No.
Minimum gas temperature 4.3
Maximum storage temperature 4.3
Errors of indication 5.1
Pressure absorption 5.2
External leak tightness 6.2.2

Resistance to internal pressure 6.2.3

Meter case sealing 6.2.4

Connections 6.2.5

Torque value
Bending Moment
Resistance to vibrations 6.2.6

Resistance to impact 6.2.7

Resistance to mis-handling 6.2.8

Scratch resistance of the protective coating 6.3.2.1.1

Resistance to salt spray 6.3.2.1.5

Resistance to humididty 6.3.2.1.6

Insulating feet 6.5.2

Devices to prevent the registration of reverse
6.5.4.1
flow
Devices to prevent reverse flow 6.5.4.2
Furnace temp. 650 deg C,
Resistance to high ambient temp.
Test period: 30 min.
Index windows 7.2.2

Toulene / Iso-octane vapor test. 7.3.2

Water vapor test 7.3.3

Ageing test 7.3.4

Ultra violet exposure test 8.3.2

Indelibility test 8.3.3
EN 1359: 1998
Test Features/parameters
-5 to 35 deg C
-2 to 60 deg C
+/-3% for flow rate of 0.1 Qmax and +/-1.5% for flow rate bet. 0.1
Qmax and Qmax.
2-4 mbar
Immerse the meter (without its index) in water for 30 sec with air at 1.5
times the max. working pr.

Residual deformation of the unpressurized meter case shall be less than

0.75% of the linear dimension over which it is measured. Maintain test
pr. equal to 1.5 times the max working pr. for 30 min. Rate of
pressurization/depressurization shall not exceed 350 mbar/sec.

Visual inspection of a fully assembled meter case.

Thread connections: Specified by manufacturers
Flange connections: ISO 7005 - 1:1992 (Table 10)
50-170 Nm.
10-60 Nm
Clamp the meter and apply swept freq. of 10 Hz to 150 Hz (+/- 5%).

Hardened hemispherically tipped striker of mass 3 kg is allowed to fall

on the test area from a ht. producing an impact. 1mm striker: ht. of
drop is 100 mm and impact energy is 3 J; 4 mm striker: ht. of drop is
175 mm and impact energy is 5 J.

For maximum flow rate of 1-10 cu.m/h, ht. of dropping the meter is 0.5
m; for 16-65 cu.m/h, it is 0.3 m; for 100 & 160, it is 0.2 m.

Test as per ISO 1518:1992 using a load of 19.6 N.

Degree of corrosion shall not be greater than that given as Ri 1 in Table
1 of ISO 4628-3:1982.

Any blistering of the coating shall be less thanthat given as the ratio
density 2/size 2 in ISO 4628-2:1982, and the deg. of corrosion shall not
be greater than that given as Ri 1 in Table 1 of ISO 4628-3:1982.

Minimum height of 5 mm.

Flow of more than 50 cyclic volumes when subjected to reverse flow.
Reverse flow of more than 2.5% shall not pass.

Mat. shall withstand the impact test.

1008 hrs. at 20 deg C, 65 % relative humidity, flow rate of not less than
0.25 Qmax. Error of indication of meter under test is checked every 7
days(168 hrs)
Low humidity test (less than 20% for 7 days at 20 deg C) followed by
high humidity test (85% for 42 days at 20 deg C) and flow rate of not
less than 0.25 Qmax.
Flow rate between 0.2 Qmax and 0.3 Qmax. For 70 deg C, time period
is 50 days, for 60 deg C, it is 100 days and for 50 deg C it is 200 days.

5 periods each of 8 hrs duration using a sun lamp that has been in use
for 50-400 hrs.
As per EN 60730-1:1995.

Test type
Ambient temp. range
Extreme temperatures
Errors of indication
Salt spray test
Test of scratch resistance
Penetration Criteria
Test for resistance to humidity App. C.
Tests on diaphragm.
a) Liq. phase immersion test
b) Water test
c) Low temp. flexibility
(Torsion test of stiffness)
d) Porosity test
Test of components in meter 4.4.3.4
a) Vapour Phase Test
b)Ambient temp. test.
Index windows
a) Visual Inspection
b) Rigidity
c) Impact
d) Flammability
e) Accelerated Aging tests -
Radiation test
Resistance to chem. subst.
Seals & sealing glands
Chem. resistance of sealing
glands
BS 4161: Part 5: 1990
Clause No. Test Features/parameters
Appendix S &
-5 deg C to 35 deg C
3.3
App. S & 3.3 -15 deg C to 40 deg C
+/-3% for flow rate of 0.1 Qmax and +/-1.5% for flow rate bet. 0.1
5.1
Qmax and Qmax.
App. E 2.4 As per BS 3900: Part F 4
No penetration of surface for movement of test apparatus over surface at
App. B.2
30-40 mm/s with a spring force of 9.8 / 29.4 N.
App. B-3 &
Visually / Microscopic examination / salt spray test.
4.2(a)
100% humidity, 42-48 deg C, Test Period - 4 days. No evidence of
lifting,blistering or deterioration.
4.4.3.3
Immersion in toulene + heptane at 20 deg C for 7days. Change in areas
less than 5%. No delamination, no blistering.
Immersion in distilled water at 20 deg C. for 7 days. Change in area less
than 5%. No delamination, no blistering.
4.4.3.3.3 & App.
Stiffness at -5 deg C after 20 mins shall be less than 25%.
F.
Apply air at pr. of 25 mbar at under side of test piece. No bubbles shd.
App. G.
occur after 1min.
Test Period - 264 hrs. Rel. Hummidity - 85%. Gas flow rate shd. not be
4.4.3.4.1
less than 30 cu. dm/h (1 cu.ft/h).
400 hr on air at 0.5 Qmax at -5 deg C followed by 400 hr on air at 0.5
4.4.3.4.2
Qmax at 35 deg C.
4.5
No crazing/blisters. Viewing Portion shd. be transparent.
Window fitted on meter should withstand a force at 200N without
touching any moving part of the mechanism.
At -5 deg C, window shd. withstand the impact of 25 mm dia solid steel
ball dropped 3 times from a ht. of 350 mm.
Test piece should not glow or flame for more than 5 secs. Mat. dropped
from specimen shall not burn. Charred /scorched area shall be less than
20% & less than 50mm.
5 periods of 8 hrs duration that has been in use for 50-400 hr.
Immersion at 20 deg C in Sodium Carbonate for 2 hr and paint thinners
for 1 hr.
As per BS 6505
1000 hr test at 20 deg C. Put 50 ml of toulene / heptance (1:1 by vol.)
into each of the connections. Then do a 168 hr test at 20 deg C using air
at 0.25 Qmax.
 100 days test (alternate bet. NG & air every 7days) or other cyclic
Wear resistance of sealing movement eqv. to that experienced at 1.5 times meter badged rating. Test
glands int. glands at 5 mbar. Test ext. glands at 5 mbar & max working pr.
Turning resistance less than 0.015 N.
BS 746 or BS 4504. Face of connections shall be within 2 deg of the hor.
Meter Connection 7
plane of the meter.
Feet 5.4 Min. ht of feet shall be 5mm.
Swept freq. between 10 Hz & 100 Hz (+/- 5%) at a sweep rate of 10
Transit shocks 5.14
octave/min for 4 hrs in all planes.

For meter with working pr. less than 75 mbar, no leakage till int. pr. of
115 mbar. For meters with working pr. bet 75 mbar & 7 bar, hydrostatic
Soundness test App.N. test at 5 times the max. working pr. for 30 min without significant
yeilding, pneumatic test at 1.1 times the max working pr. for 10 min.
Rate of change of pr. shall be less than 350 mbar/s.

+/- 2% at any rate of flow between the badged rating and any rate of
Accuracy of resistance 9.1
flow not less than 1/50 th of the badged rating.
Total mean pr. Loss 9.2,App.Q. 2 mbar to 4 mbar.
Mech. Pr. Loss 9.3 & App. Q 0.6 to 1 mbar
Type Tests 10
Pass air at a flow rate equal to badged rating for 30 min. & then at flow
Endurance Tests 10.1 & App. R.
rate of 115% of its badged rating for 135 days at 20 deg C.

No visible pegmanent distortion. 2000 cycles at 30 cycles/hr at int. pr.

Pressure cycling test 10.2 varying from 0 mbar to either max. working pr. plus 200/345 mbar. Rate
of change of pr. shall not exceed 345 mbar/s.
Should withstand a 80 kg load having a flat bottom surface area of 100
Mech. Strength, load test 10.3 sq. mm without shock, to any point on the top of the case. No visible
deformation.
Mass of striker is 3kg. For 1 mm striker, ht. of drop is 175 mm & impact
Impact test App K. energy is 5 J. For 4 mm striker, ht. of drop is 350 mm & impact energy is
10 J.
Threaded - BS 746 (bet. 50-160 Nm torque). Flanged - BS 4504
Strength of connections
(160NM)
Supply air to meter at pr. of 50 mbar. Temp.of furnace is incr. by 821
Fire resistance
deg C in 30 mins. and leakage rate is monitored & recorded.
Technical Specifications to be offered by Manufacturer
Name of Goods: BETA GAS METER
Diaphragm Type Positive Displacement Gas Meter

Item Tender specification required

Standard Bs 4161 part5 1990

(1) Type of Casing material and

printing requirement

(2) Environmental Conditions

Normal working pressure: 21mbar

(3) Working Pressure and
maximum design pressure Maximum working pressure:200mbar

(4) Maximum flow rate of the

G1.6 2.5 m3/hour
meter
(5) Minimum flow rate of the
G1.6: 0.016 m3/hour
meter
Qmin – 0.2Qmax = ± 3%
(6) Accuracy
0.2Qmax – Qmax = ± 2%
(7) Cyclic volume of the meter
(8)Total pressure absorption: ≤2.0 mbar
(9) Connection size of the meter ¾” Male thread. (BS:746)
Between inlet and out let connection: 110
(10) Central distance:
mm
A pressure test point shall be fitted to the
(11) Pressure test point
outlet of meter (BS4161)

(12) Diaphragm Material

(13) Index (Maximum Indication

In cubic meter
Volume)
(14) Type of Gas used in the gas
Natural Gas
meter

(15) Flow direction

(16) Operating temperature range

(17) Dimension of the gas meter
(18) Weight of the gas meter
(19) Fire resistant Fire resistant according to BS4161 part 5

The external flange of the meter shall be

banded to prevent unauthorized dismantling,
(20) External flange
and screws, nuts and bolts, rivets or other
fastening shall not be used.

Test certificates confirming the accuracy of

(21) Test certificates
registration of each meter

Material construction should be as per

(22) Material construction
BS4161 part 5,1990 or Equivalent

Marking of CUSTOM NAME shall bi on the

(23) Marks
index.

The meters shall be individually boxed, and

(24) Packing
pack to prevent movement during transit.
(25) Quality assurance

Past performance certificates for at least one

(26) Certification Requirement
year

(27) OIML Certification

 Manufacturer’s parameter
OIML R31-1995
Steel case

Painting is polyester powder plastics coating which is

tropicalized and suitable for both indoor and outdoor installation
considering heavy rainfall and humid condition.

Painting color: Grey or any other neutral color to be approved by

client

The gas meters made by Hangzhou Beta Gas meter Co., Ltd.,
which are printed with polyester powder plastics coating, have
more stronger ability to against the heavy humidity and rainfall.

Working pressure range:

15mbar – 150mbar
Design maximum pressure:
0.5bar (500mbar)
G1.6: 2.5 m3/hour

G1.6: 0.016 m3/hour

Qmin≤ Q < 0.1 Qmax +/- 3%
0.1 Qmax ≤ Q≤ Qmax +/-1.5%
G1.6: 1.2 dm3
≤2.0 mbar
¾” Male thread. (BS:746)

Between inlet and out let connection: 110 mm

We can equip the pressure test point if you can provide the
drawing of the pressure test point.

Polyester fabric coated with rubber imported from Korea, which

have the endurance cycles more than 300,000.

(a) 99999.999 m3 for G1.6A

Natural Gas or LPG

There is a gas flow direction mark on top case of the meter and
also a prevent-reverse hook inside of the meter against the illegal
dismantle and stealing and reverse installation.

-200C to +400C
 G1.6 H225xW195xD170 mm
G1.6 2.0 kg
We can supply the meter with fire resistance according to
BS4161 part 5

We use a complete band to close the meter to prevent

unauthorized dismantling, there are no any screws, nuts and
bolts, rivets or other fastening are used in the banding.

We can provide the test certificates of the test result of the

accuracy of registration of each meter at Qmin, 0.2Qmax and
Qmax flow rates
Material construction is in conformity with BS4161 part 5,1990
and OIML R31.

OK, we can print the Custom name on the index, but you should
provide your marks for our design the new nameplate.
In our export packing, we often use one individual box for each
meter and six boxes in one master carton, and 42 cartons on one
pallet with nylon plastic wrapped, to avoid the impact and
Valid ISO 9001 issued by raining.
TUV management Service GmbH
(Germany)

Now our gas meters have been registered in Malaysia and

Hungary. Now our sample meters are being tested in NMI
(Holland laboratory) applied by one of our client, now some
testing have finished, including , we will get the certificates of
EEC, OIML and Holland pattern approval by the end of June
and because EN1359 required more 3000 hours endurance test,
so we will get EN1359 certificate by the end of this year.

Valid OIML Certificate for Product Conformity including G1.6,

G2.5 and G4 natural gas meters issued by Bureau Veritas
(France).
 Gas Meters - Diaphragm Gas meters - EN 1359 + A1 May 2006

Sr. No. Contents

1 Scope

2 Normative references
3 Terminology
4 Definitions
5 Symbols
6 Working conditions
7 Flow range
8 Maximum working pressure
9 Temperature range
10 Climatic Enviroment
11 Metrological performance
12 Errors of indication
13 Pressure absorption
14 Starting flow rate
15 Metrological stability
16 Overload flow rate
17 Environment and humidity
18 Influence of other devices
19 Cyclic volume
20 Construction and materials
21 General
22 Robustness
23 Corrosion protection
24 Resistance to storage temperature range
25 Optional features
26 Mechanical performance
27 Meter assembly
28 Index
29 Diaphragms and other components in the gas path
30 Marking
31 All meters
32 Two-pipe meters
33 Durability and legibility of marking
34 Meters supplied for testing
35 Production requirements for gas meters
Diaphragm gas meters provided with a built-in mechanical gas temperature
36
conversion device
37 Integral battery powered temperature conversion device
38 Additional tests for meters to be used in open locations

39 Durability

40 Bibliography

Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements

41
of EU Directive 2004/22 Measuring Insatruments Directive

Table 10
Error of Indication
Pressure absorption
Starting flow rate
Metrological stability
Overload Flow Rate
Environment and humidity
Influence of other devices
Cyclic Volume
External leak tightness
Resistance to internal pressure
Meter case sealing
Connections
Resistance to vibration
Resistance to impact
Resistance to mishandling
Resistance to storage temperature range
Pressure measuring point
Insulating feet
Magnetic index drive
Reverse flow devices
Resistance to high ambient temperature
Durability
Meter error of indication at declared
ambient temperature limits
Index
Toluene/iso-octane vapour test
Water vapour test
Ageing test
Marking

Error of indication where the temperature of the gas at the meter inlet is
significantly different from the ambient temperature of the air surrounding the
meter
Humidity
Weathering
NOTE 1 In the column marked *, the number of meters required is dependent on the size of meter being tested and whether
NOTE 2 Several plaques are required for testing to 6.3, corrosion protection.
NOTE 3 “X” indicates those tests which are applicable to all meters and “Y” indicates those extra tests which are applicable
Clause No. Parameters

Specifies the requiremnts and test for the

comstruction, performance, safety and production
of class1.5 mechanical diaphragm gas meters
having two pipe connections, used to measure
1 volume of gases of 1st, 2nd and 3rd families acc.
To EN 437, at max. working pressure not
exceeding 0.5 barg & max. actual flowrates not
exceeding 160 m3/hr over a mini ambient temp
range of (-10 deg to +40 deg.

2
3
3.1
3.2
4
4.1
4.2
4.3
4.4
5
5.1
5.2
5.3
5.4
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
6
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
7
7.1
7.2
7.3
8
8.1
8.2
8.3
9
Annex A
(normative)
Annex B
(normative)
Annex C
(normative)
 Annex D
(normative)
Annex E
(informative)
Annex F
(informative)

Annex ZA
(informative)

Test Sequence
Number of meters required for test purposes
Clause number
1 1 1 1

5.1 or B.2.1 X X X
5.2
5.3 X
5.4 X
5.5
5.6
5.7
5.8
6.2.2 X X X X
6.2.3
6.2.4
6.2.5
6.2.6
6.2.7
6.2.8
6.4 X
6.5.1
6.5.2
6.5.3
6.5.4 Y
6.5.5 Y
7.1.2 or B.2.2
7.1.3
7.2
7.3.2 X
7.3.3 X
7.3.4 X
8 and B.3 if
applicable

B.2.3

F.1
dependent on the size of meterF.2being tested and whether option 1 or option 2 has been chosen (see Table 7).
rotection.
s and “Y” indicates those extra tests which are applicable if an optional extra is fitted to the meter.
rs required for test purposes
6
1 1 2 1 1
Maximum*

X X X X
X X X

1 OF 2
X
2 OF 2

X X X X X
X
X
X
X
X
X

Y
Y
Y

X
X
X

Y
Y