Test methods

Test methods applied to electrical power equipment at acceptance and in maintenance, each with its purpose, principle and the standards that govern it.

Test methods per groupRatio: 5; Insulation: 4; Control: 2; Inspection: 1; Resistance: 1Ratio5Insulation4Control2Inspection1Resistance1
Test methods per group. Entries in this family grouped by the equipment or system they apply to. Each bar links to its group below.
Test methods per group: entries per row.
CategoryCount
Ratio5
Insulation4
Control2
Inspection1
Resistance1

Control

  1. Control and functional verification

    Control and Functional Verification is specified for microprocessor-based metering devices in acceptance testing at clause 7.11.2.B.2 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: microprocessor-based metering devices.

  2. Meter Accuracy Verification

    Meter Accuracy Verification is addressed in ANSI/NETA ATS-2025.

Inspection

  1. Visual and mechanical inspection

    Visual and Mechanical Inspection is specified for current transformers in acceptance testing at clause 7.10.1.A of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: current transformers.

Insulation

  1. Capacitance measurement

    Capacitance Measurement is specified for coupling-capacitor voltage transformers in acceptance testing at clause 7.10.3.B.7 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: coupling-capacitor voltage transformers.

  2. Dielectric withstand

    Dielectric Withstand is specified for current transformers in acceptance testing at clause 7.10.1.B.7 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: current transformers.

  3. Insulation power factor dissipation factor

    Insulation Power Factor Dissipation Factor is specified for current transformers in acceptance testing at clause 7.10.1.B.8 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: current transformers.

  4. Insulation resistance

    Insulation Resistance is specified for current transformers in acceptance testing at clause 7.10.1.B.1 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: current transformers.

Ratio

  1. CT Excitation and Saturation

    CT Excitation and Saturation is addressed in ANSI/NETA ATS-2025.

  2. Instrument Transformer Burden

    Instrument Transformer Burden is addressed in ANSI/NETA ATS-2025.

  3. Instrument Transformer Ratio and Phase Angle

    Instrument Transformer Ratio and Phase Angle is addressed in ANSI/NETA ATS-2025.

  4. Instrument Transformer Secondary Grounding

    Instrument Transformer Secondary Grounding is addressed in ANSI/NETA ATS-2025.

  5. Polarity test

    Polarity Test is specified for current transformers in acceptance testing at clause 7.10.1.B.2 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: current transformers.

Resistance

  1. Bolted connection resistance

    Bolted Connection Resistance is specified for coupling-capacitor voltage transformers in acceptance testing at clause 7.10.3.B.1 of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: coupling-capacitor voltage transformers.