This part of IEC 60770 is applicable to transmitters which have either a standard analogue
electric current output signal or a standard pneumatic output analogue signal in accordance
with IEC 60381-1 or IEC 60382. The tests detailed herein may be applied to transmitters which
have other output signals, provided that due allowance is made for such differences.
For the evaluation of the intelligent transmitters see IEC 60770-3.
For certain types of transmitters where the sensor is an integral part, other specific IEC or ISO
standards may need to be consulted (e.g. for chemical analysers, flowmeters, etc.)
This standard is intended to specify uniform methods of test for the evaluation of the
performance of transmitters with pneumatic or electric output signals.
The methods of evaluation specified in this standard are intended for use by manufacturers to
determine the performance of their products and by users or independent testing establishments
to verify manufacturers' performance specifications.
The test conditions defined in this standard, for example the range of ambient temperatures
and power supply, represent those which commonly arise in use. Consequently, the values
specified herein should be used where no other values are specified by the manufacturer.
The tests specified in this standard are not necessarily sufficient for instruments specifically
designed for unusually arduous or safety related duties. Conversely, a restricted series of test
may be suitable for instruments designed to perform within a more limited range of conditions.
When a full evaluation in accordance with this standard is not required, those tests which are
required shall be performed and the results reported in accordance with those parts of the
standard which are relevant.
IEC 60770-1:2010 history
2010IEC 60770-1:2010 Transmitters for use in industrial-process control systems - Part 1: Methods for performance evaluation
1999IEC 60770-1:1999 Transmitters for use in industrial-process control systems - Part 1: Methods for performance evaluation
IEC 60770-1:2010 Transmitters for use in industrial-process control systems - Part 1: Methods for performance evaluation was changed to IEC 62828-3:2018 Conditions de référence et procédures pour l'essai des transmetteurs de mesure industrielle et de processus – Partie 3: Procédures spécifiques pour les transmetteurs de température (Edition 1.0).