BS EN 61260-3:2016 describes procedures for periodic testing of octave-band and
fractional-octave-band filters that were designed to conform to the class 1 or class 2
specifications given in IEC 61260-1:2014. The aim of this standard is to ensure that periodic
testing is performed in a consistent manner by all laboratories.The purpose of periodic testing is to assure the user that the performance of an octaveband
and fractional-octave-band filter conforms to the applicable specifications of IEC 61260-
1 for a limited set of key tests and for the environmental conditions under which the tests
were performed.The extent of the tests in this standard is deliberately restricted to the minimum
considered necessary for periodic tests.Periodic tests described in this standard apply to filters for which the manufacturer
claims conformance to the specifications in IEC 61260-1:2014. Periodic tests in this standard
apply to filters for which the model has been, or has not been, pattern approved by an
independent testing organization responsible for pattern approvals in accordance with the test
procedures of IEC 61260-2.Because of the limited extent of the periodic tests, if evidence of pattern approval is not
publicly available, no general conclusion about conformance to the specifications of
IEC 61260-1 can be made, even if the results of the periodic tests conform to all applicable
requirements of this standard.Cross References:IEC 61260-1:2014EN 61260-1:2014IEC 61260-2:2016EN 61260-2:2016IEC 61672-1EN 61672-1ISO/IEC Guide 98-3GUM:1995ISO/IEC Guide 98-4All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.