ANSI C12.16-1991, American National Standard for Solid-State Electricity Meters Accredited Standards Committee on Hlectricity Metering, C12 accredited by the American National Standards Institute Secretariat ‘The Institute of Electrical andElectronics Engineers, Inc. t ‘National Institute of Stantlards and Technology Approved March 19, 1991 I American National Standards Institute rs Abstract: Acceptable performance exiterie for solid-state electricity meters are established. Detachable socket, type “S,” and bottom-connected, type “A,” as well as any other arrangments agreed upon between the manufacturer and the user are included. Class designations, voltage and frequeney ratings, test current values, service connection arrangements, pertinent dimensions, form designations, and environmental tests are covered. ‘The Tastitute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Joe, ‘346 Bas: 67th Stet, New York, NY 10017-2304, USA Copyright ©2991 by the Institute of Blecrical and Electronics Engineers, Ine. Ali rights reserved. Published 1991 Printed in the United States of America ISBN 1.95997-1801 No part ofthis publication may be reproduced tn eny form, in an elastronie retrieval systom or otherwise, without the prior written permission ofthe publisher. Der en AAmerican National Standard An American National Standard implies a consensus of those substantially concerned with its scope and provisions, An Ameri. can National Standard is intended as a guide to aid the manufac- turer, the consumer, and the general public. The existence of an American National Standard does not in any respect preclude any- one, whether he has approved the standard or not, from manufactur- ing, marketing, purchasing, or using products, processes, or Procedures not conforming to the standard. American National ‘Standards are subject to periodic review and users are cautioned to obtain the latest editions, CAUTION NOTICE: This American National Standard may be revised or withdrawn at any time,..Phe procedures of the American National Standards Institute require that action be taken to reaf. firm, revise, or withdraw this standard’no later than five years from the date of publication. Purchasers of American National Standards may receive current itiformation on all standards by calling or writing the Americaw National Standards Institute,