Defines methods for frequency response and step-response testing to ensure control system stability.
Currently available for review at sites like iTeh Standards. Final Approval: Expected by May 22, 2026 . Full Publication: Scheduled for August 12, 2026 .
As of May 2026, the industry is transitioning to , a major update designated as BS EN IEC 61298-2:2024 (draft) with a forecasted final publication date of August 12, 2026 . Understanding the New IEC 61298-2 Framework iec 612982 new
Covers electrical insulation, power/air consumption, and pneumatic airflow characteristics.
Organizations should monitor the following key dates for the rollout of the new standard: Full Publication: Scheduled for August 12, 2026
Enhanced procedures for digital I/O devices reflect the shift toward Industry 4.0 and smart sensors.
Specifies procedures to measure both start-up drift and long-term drift to predict maintenance cycles. Significant Updates in Edition 3.0 Organizations should monitor the following key dates for
For manufacturers and R&D engineers, early adoption of these procedures—even in their draft stage—is recommended to ensure future compliance and market access.
The 2024/2026 update (Edition 3.0) supersedes the long-standing 2008 version. While it retains the core testing methodologies, it introduces several modern refinements:
The standard is the international benchmark for testing the performance of process measurement and control devices under standardized "reference conditions". It ensures that industrial sensors—like those for pressure, temperature, and flow—provide accurate and comparable data across the global automation industry.