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MET Watt Hour Meter Certification Program
Important EMC Update
MET China has its own website
Wheelchair Testing
Detecting Coating Defects
Thermal Tensile Strength Testing of Plastics and Metals
International Seminars
MET Watt Hour Meter Certification Program
MET Laboratories’ Meter Certification Program is the only meter testing and certification program in the country. Certification assures that meters maintain accuracy and dependability under all environmental conditions, including power surges and external influences. MET’s program provides third party certification to ensure compliance to all applicable standards. The certification program can be customized to fit the needs of the individual jurisdictions and utilities. Testing can include surge testing, product safety, electro-magnetic compatibility, environmental simulation and accuracy.
| With the emergence of the smart grid and the rise of advanced metering, new communications technologies, new standards, increased meter data, energy-efficiency imperatives, end-customer issues and new component solutions; the way meter systems are architected, designed, styled, packaged and manufactured can vary greatly. More information on MET’s Meter Certification Program can be found on www.metlabs.com/pages/meterCertificationProgram.html or contact us at info@METLabs.com. MET is accredited by A2LA and NVLAP as a testing laboratory and is an A2LA accredited certification body. MET Laboratories is the only company to be recognized by Measurement Canada to test previously approved electricity meters which have been modified and require re-certification. |
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MET will be exhibiting at the 120th Annual NARUC Convention in New Orleans, November 16-19. We look forward to meeting with Regulatory Utility Commissioners to discuss ways to bring a standardized approach to assuring dependable, accurate and safe electricity metering in all jurisdictions. Email us to set up a meeting. |
MET has been testing watt hour meters for over thirty years. The Public Service Commission of Maryland has approved MET Labs to act as a complete electricity submeter testing laboratory. |
EMC tests to EN 61326:1997 May Need Re-Testing
There has been a significant change to one of the harmonized standards associated with the European EMC Directive 2004/108/EC. Manufacturers of test, measurement, and control equipment, who had tested their product(s) to EN 61326:1997 w/A3 in support of their CE-mark, may have to perform additional testing to continue to comply with the newer version/family of standards, EN 61326-1:2006 and EN 61326-2-X. If you plan to continue supporting the validity of your CE-mark by maintaining test reports to harmonized standards, you should decide on the applicability of the new aspects to your product(s). Compliance with EN 61326:1997 w/A3 alone, without further technical documentation of an EMC assessment, will no longer represent a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC starting February 1st, 2009. MET is currently offering a promotion through November 15th for $2,500. This includes review of the product details, determination of the applicability of the new requirements, and testing. The testing can begin immediately and we guarantee a turn around time of 3 days. For more information, or to schedule a test, email info@metlabs.com. MET Launches Chinese Website MET Laboratories is proud to announce the launch of their new Chinese website. The website will answer the demands of the Chinese customers and compliment the newest MET office in Shenzhen, China. The launch of this website further recognizes the global commitment MET has made in the testing and certification industry. Please feel free to view our new website at http://www.metlabs.cn.com. MET’s China office specializes in product safety testing and certification. The Shenzhen, China facility has completed testing and certification on major name brand computers that are now on the shelves of Wal-Mart and Best Buy. In addition to product safety, MET Asia also provides witness testing, NEBS consultation and TCB services. For more information on our Shenzhen, China office please visit http://www.metlabs.com/pages/international.html or email METasia@metlabs.com. Wheelchair Manufacturers Rely on MET
Learn more about MET's RESNA testing by visiting: http://www.metlabs.com/pages/RESNA.html Learn more about how MET is the alternative to UL by clicking here. Pictured above is the innovative ROAMER RIDING CHAIR currently undergoing testing at MET. Detecting Coating Defects Detecting coating defects for the exposure of bare metal is used to determine the conformance of coated panels with the coating adhesion test and coating impact resistance test per GR-950-CORE, Generic Requirements for Optical Network Unit (ONU) Enclosures. MET can determine coating defects after different simulated environmental conditions such as: UV light exposure, salt fog, acidic atmosphere, SO2/ salt/ fog, high/ low temperature & humidity, Solar irradiation and fungus contamination. Thermal Tensile Strength Testing of Both Plastics and Metals MET provides tensile strength testing by incremental stretching of the test material within a temperature controlled chamber. Testing is performed to the temperature range parameters cited in ASTM D638, standard test methods for tensile strength testing of plastics as well as tension testing of metallic materials per ASTM E8. MET frequently tests per specified parameters established by the client. Customized testing can include extensive pre-soak of materials, or longer than normal prescribed exposures to UV or to extreme temperatures. To learn more about MET's environmental simulation testing services visit http://www.metlabs.com/pages/enviro.html. International Seminars Continue to Expand MET’s Presence in the Global Testing and Certification Industry On October 22nd MET Labs held a Global Regulatory/NEBS Seminar, in conjunction with Nemko Canada, in Ottawa, Canada. This seminar reviewed the most recent changes in Telcordia, Verizon and AT&T requirements. Speakers from MET Labs covered the NEBS standards and the design concepts necessary to meet the requirements. Speakers from Nemko discussed regulatory design and testing in the global market. The seminar was a success and the attendees were pleased with the knowledge they gained on this important topic. Across the world, MET China held a Product Safety Certification Seminar in Shenzhen, China. This seminar was held to share insight into innovative practices and processes regarding the management of a global certification program. The topics focused on how to reduce certification costs and stay current in the ever-growing global marketplace. Attendees were from major consumer product manufacturers throughout China, including Fortune 500 companies. Check back regularly on our seminars page at for information on future seminars. |
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