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Union City Environmental Simulation Additions
ADDED: 6/22/2010 10:15:00 AM
MET Labs Union City Environmental Lab has added a new chamber and shaker to its active inventory of test equipment.
The new temperature and humidity chamber measures 10'W x 10'D x 10'H, with a Max Ramp rate of 10C/min.
The new electro-dynamic shaker is rated 12,000 lb-f max rating, with sine, random, shock vibration test capabilities.
Learn more about MET's environmental simulation testing services.
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MET Opens First Office in Korea
ADDED: 6/22/2010 10:12:00 AM
MET Laboratories Establishes Second MET office in Asia; Expanision Now Includes Korea.
North American Clients Save Time and Resources in Electrical Testing & Certification
Baltimore, MD and Gyeonggi-Do, Korea - MET Laboratories, the first Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) in the United States, is pleased to announce that it has signed on George (Kisek) Cho to manage MET’s Korea operations.
George Cho brings to his position invaluable experience from both the private manufacturing sector and from regulatory compliance laboratories. He has managed ITE projects for Daewoo Telecom as a compliance engineer. From Daewoo Telecom, Mr. Cho went on to manage certification of ITE and Medical Devices as a project engineer for UL Korea Ltd. After UL and preceding his joining MET, George Cho was a certification specialist for CSA International, adding marketing to his certification responsibilities while employed at CSA.
George Cho can be reach in Korea either by phone, +82 (0) 10-7296-8169 or by his email: gcho@metlabs.com
MET believes this is an exciting opportunity for both Korean and North American manufacturers. The Korean operations compliments our growing operations in Shenzhen, China.
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MET Laboratories Contracts to Test Texas Smart Meters
ADDED: 5/17/2010 2:13:00 PM
Navigant Consulting has contracted MET Laboratories to perform side-by-side accuracy testing for smart watthour meters in Texas.
To test the accuracy of the smart meters, each test will compare two sets of 25 meters while they undergo changing temperature and load conditions. One set of meters will be solid state smart meters with integrated communication modules. The control set will be electro-mechanical single phase meters.
The testing is being conducting at the request of the Texas Public Utility Commission of Texas as well as the transmission and distribution service providers the Commission regulates, which includes CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC; Oncor Electric Delivery Company, LLC; AEP Texas Central Company, and AEP Texas North Company.
MET's Meter Certification Program provides solutions.
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MET in Phase 1 of Large Field Listing Project
ADDED: 5/17/2010 12:58:00 PM
MET Laboratories is starting Phase I of a large field evaluation and labeling job for a multinational oil company in Texas. Phase I will cover the inspection and serialized field labeling of 154 pieces of uncertified hard-wired equipment.
Phase II & III, to follow, includes the evaluation and labeling of uncertified cord- and plug-connected equipment.
MET Labs' customer is committed to complying with the local and state requirements for assessment of their equipment, to protect their staff from unseen electrical hazards. Historically, more than 50% of equipment evaluated in the field has some potential of a shock, fire, energy, mechanical, chemical, or radiation hazard.
For more information about MET Labs field labeling, visit http://www.metlabs.com/pages/field.html
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Grand Opening of our New Office in China
ADDED: 5/12/2010 8:09:00 AM
MET China's steady growth over the last five years prompted a move to a larger facility within the same building as its previous location. The China office now comprises 12 people in sales, engineering and administration. The expanded staffing offers more benefits to our clients in the US and Asia. The move to the new office and the opening ceremony was a great success.
New office Information:
MET Laboratories Branch Office: Shenzhen, China
Jordan Yeng
General Manager, Asian Operations
A-1501, United Plaza.
5022# Binhe Dadao, Futian District,
Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province,
China 518033
Mainland China - + 86 755 82911867
Fax: +86 755 82910749
Email: metasia@metlabs.com
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Measurement Canada Enhances Recognition of MET
ADDED: 4/29/2010 9:24:00 AM
Measurement Canada Enhances Recognition of MET Laboratories to Include EMC Testing of Electricity Meters
MET Laboratories' recognition by Measurement Canada, an agency of the federal Department of Industry, to test electricity meters as a Recognized Test Facility has been reaffirmed following a recent review of the laboratories¡¯ capabilities. MET continues to be able to provide accuracy test results used by the Canadian federal government in its approval of electricity meters for use in the Canadian marketplace. Electricity meter types include watt hour, VA hour, var hour energy meters and watt, VA, and var, demand meters.
MET, as an accredited ISO 17025 Test Facility, was first designated in September, 2007 by Measurement Canada as a Recognized Test Facility under its RT-01 program. MET was, and continues to be, the only organization authorized to test electricity meters under this program.
This recognition from Measurement Canada allows MET Laboratories to test previously approved energy and demand meters that have been modified and must be re-submitted for approval. Possible meter modifications include firmware upgrades, hardware changes, and other modifications.
In Canada, all electricity meters for use in residential and commercial applications must be approved by Measurement Canada. Delays in receiving Measurement Canada approval can occur due to high manufacturer demand for approval services. As a Recognized Test Facility, MET Laboratories' meter test results are accepted by Measurement Canada in support of applications for approval. Upon satisfactory completion of testing, MET issues a test report to the meter manufacturer. The manufacturer will present that report to Measurement Canada for assessment. Measurement Canada will use the MET Laboratories report test results in establishing approval status for a given meter. MET testing streamlines the approval process by reducing or eliminating the need for testing by Measurement Canada's laboratory, potentially saving months of wait time. Manufacturers using MET facilities for approvals testing also gain access to a higher priority approvals queue at Measurement Canada, further reducing the time to receive approval of a modified meter.
"We are pleased to again be recognized by Measurement Canada as the only independent lab capable of doing electricity meter testing for the Canadian market," said MET President Rob Frier. "We have been performing meter testing for over 30 years, and this recognition confirms our special competency in it."
MET Labs is a leader in testing and certifying electricity meters to meet requirements in North America and around the world. MET tests to ANSI C12.1, ANSI C12.20, Measurement Canada LMB-EG-07, and IEC 62052-11, IEC 62053-21,
IEC 62053-22 for accuracy; UL 61010 and CSA 22.2 No. 61010.1 for product safety; EN 62052-11, ANSI C62.41, ANSI C37.90.1:1989 and ANSI C37.90.1::2002 for surge testing; ANSI C12.1 for electrical fast transients, electrostatic discharge, radiated immunity, and surge & voltage dip testing.
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Verizon Approves MET for Thermal Modeling
ADDED: 4/28/2010 11:14:00 AM
MET Labs Baltimore recently underwent a two day intensive audit by Verizon Communications as part of the Verizon Independent Testing Laboratory (ITL) process. As a result of this audit, MET Labs Baltimore retains its existing status as an Independent Testing Laboratory to GR-63, GR-487, GR-1089, and VZ.TPR.9205 (Energy Efficiency Requirements for Telecommunications Equipment). Additionally, MET is happy to report, Verizon has approved MET as an Independant Testing Laboratory (ITL) for Thermal Modeling Simulation and Testing to :
- VZ.TPR.9208 Thermal Management Requirements for Improved Energy Efficiency of Telecommuncations Equipment, Issue 1, July 2009
- VZ.TPR.9602 Checklist for TMST ITL and Supplier Lab Audit, Issue 1, January 2010
Verizon will require its vendors to show compliance to its thermal management requirements starting July 2010.
MET is extremely proud to claim it is the only ITL approved by Verizon under both its NEBS TESTING CERTIFICATION PROGRAM (TCP) and its THERMAL MODELING SIMULATION AND TESTING (TMST) PROGRAM.
Learn more about MET's NEBS testing services.
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DASH7 chooses MET to be their exclusive test lab
ADDED: 3/18/2010 11:21:00 AM
MET Successfully Hosts PlugFest, DASH7 Alliance's First Interoperability Testing Event
April 6- 8, 2010 - MET Laboratories has successfully completed the hosting of PlugFest, a first round of conformance and interoperability tests for ISO 18000-7 (DASH7) devices. The event resulted in the verification of more than 20 devices from three vendors, and marks an important first step towards a complete DASH7 Certification Program.
PlugFest was organized by the DASH7 Alliance, a coalition of organizations promoting a standard for wireless sensor networks. DASH7 technologies provide low-cost, low-power options that transmit data wirelessly for multiple applications. MET Labs is the exclusive certification administrator of the DASH7 Alliance.
DASH7 technology providers Evigia Systems, Identec Solutions, and Savi Technology participated in the two-day event. Participants used real-world test cases developed by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and the DASH7 Alliance Testing and Certification workgroup.
DASH7 is a wireless sensor networking technology that evolved from radio-frequency identification and sensing technologies used in the defense industry. Because of its multi-kilometer range, ten-year battery life and its ability to penetrate water, concrete and other materials that can block other Radio Frequency (RF) signals, DASH7 devices provide competitive advantages over other wireless technologies.
"By establishing a new set of engineering relationships and allowing open communication channels between companies in the name of interoperability, DASH7 members have added a new dimension to the alliance", said Ted Osinski, Director of RFID Programs at MET Labs. "This is an important first step in establishing a world-class DASH7 Certification program, which we expect to announce this summer."
Read the DASH 7 alliance press release covering this event.
MET has entered an exclusive, three year agreement with the DASH7 Alliance to test products for DASH7 certification. DASH7 is the first successful attempt to organize active RFID technologies into a strong, global standard.
Highlights of DASH7 include:
- 1 Operation at 433 MHz, globally available, unlicensed spectrum
- Based on ISO 18000-7 standard
- Multi-year battery life
- Range of up to 2 km (potentially farther)
- Penetration of concrete walls, water, and ability to "bend" around metal objects
- Low latency protocol that enables reliable tracking of moving objects
- Small, lightweight protocol stack that minimizes silicon costs
- Data transfer at up to 27.77kpbs (potentially as high as 250kpbs)
- Sensor & security support
"The testing services that MET will provide for DASH7 developers are natural extensions of MET's experience in providing compliance testing for passive RFID, Bluetooth and other wireless technologies," said Rob Frier, president of MET Laboratories. "We have an exciting opportunity to work with developers on innovative applications for DASH7 technology, making sure that their applications work with each other."
This marks the 2nd significant partnership MET has enter with a major RFID alliance. MET has a long standing testing and certification partnership with EPC global.
Learn more about MET's RFID testing and certification services.
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MET's New Partnership with NSF International
ADDED: 2/15/2010 8:52:00 AM
MET Laboratories, the first Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) in the United States, today announced a new strategic partnership with NSF International, a leading public health and safety organization that writes standards and certifies products for food, water and consumer goods.
MET Laboratories will be able to take advantage of NSF International's 65 years of standards writing and certification experience. MET will also benefit from NSF's global presence, with 45 office locations in over 26 countries, including China, Japan, India, South Korea, and Thailand. NSF International and MET Laboratories can help clients save time and resources by bundling both their electrical safety and health effects testing, while also helping to deliver a safer product to market.
Partnering with MET Laboratories, a leader in electrical product safety for more than 50 years, will expand the scope of NSF International's electrical testing and certification services. Key industry sectors will benefit from this partnership, including commercial and residential food equipment, recreational water equipment for pools and spas, mechanical plumbing devices, and biosafety cabinets.
"The partnership between NSF International and MET Laboratories expands NSF International's electrical testing services to companies seeking certification from a National Recognized Testing Laboratory," said Nancy Culotta, Vice President of Food Safety and Product Certification for NSF International. "MET Laboratories has extensive experience in testing electrical systems and is uniquely qualified to partner with NSF International. Together, we will provide certification services that cover electrical, sanitation and health effects requirements for products such as food equipment, mechanical plumbing, and pool and spa equipment."
OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) recognizes both NSF International and MET Laboratories as Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories (NRTL). OSHA accreditation enables both companies to provide electrical safety certification to all electrical standards, including foodservice-related UL standards.
"Electrical devices that interface with food and water are fundamental to everyday life, from cooking and preparing food, keeping our swimming pools clean, and ensuring the efficacy of important plumbing devices," said Rob Frier, president of MET Laboratories. "This is why we have strived for excellence in this field and why NSF International has chosen us to ensure the safety compliance of certified electrical devices."
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Santa Clara Now Offering Full GR1089 testing services
ADDED: 1/29/2010 8:29:00 AM
MET Labs has further expanded the capabilities of the Santa Clara laboratory. In addition to the extensive EMC and Environmental testing services, MET now offers Section 10 (GR1089) testing services. Section 10 testing covers ¡°Criteria for DC Power Port of Telecommunications Load Equipment¡±. This section applies to the telecommunications equipment that is powered from a shared dc power plant. The criteria is adopted from ANSI T1.315- 2001,[54] Voltage Levels for DC-Powered Equipment Used in Telecommunications Environment.
More on MET's NEBS testing services.
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