IEC 61298 is a critical international standard for Process measurement and control devices. It is published in multiple parts and covers general methods and procedures for evaluating the performance of industrial-process measurement and control devices (such as transmitters, sensors, and controllers).
Note: As of the upcoming 2026 technical revision, Process Measurement Transmitters (PMT) are being removed from the scope of this standard, as they are now covered by the IEC 62828 series. Key Technical Components iec 612982
IEC 61298-2:2008 establishes international methods for testing the performance and functional characteristics of process control devices under reference conditions. It covers accuracy, dynamic behavior, and electrical/pneumatic characteristics, with a new edition, prEN IEC 61298-2:2024, in development. Further details are available from the IEC Webstore. IEC 61298-2:2008 IEC 61298 is a critical international standard for
IEC 61298-1: General procedures
Start-up Drift: Variations in performance immediately following power-on. If you are a manufacturer: Integrate IEC 61298
IEC 61298 is a standard for "Process automation and control - Process instrumentation - Part 2: Requirements for integrating manufacturing and control devices". Published in 2019, this standard provides a framework for integrating various devices and systems used in process automation and control. The goal of IEC 61298 is to ensure interoperability, reliability, and efficiency in industrial process control systems.