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As of May 2026, the industry is transitioning to , a major update designated as BS EN IEC 61298-2:2024 (draft) with a forecasted final publication date of August 12, 2026 . Understanding the New IEC 61298-2 Framework

For manufacturers and R&D engineers, early adoption of these procedures—even in their draft stage—is recommended to ensure future compliance and market access.

Improved cross-references with IEC 61298-1 (general considerations) and safety standards like IEC 61010-1 . Implementation Timeline iec 612982 new

The 2024/2026 update (Edition 3.0) supersedes the long-standing 2008 version. While it retains the core testing methodologies, it introduces several modern refinements:

The "Part 2" of the IEC 61298 series focuses strictly on , which are controlled lab environments designed to isolate a device's inherent performance from external environmental noise. 1. Scope and Applicability As of May 2026, the industry is transitioning

The standard is the international benchmark for testing the performance of process measurement and control devices under standardized "reference conditions". It ensures that industrial sensors—like those for pressure, temperature, and flow—provide accurate and comparable data across the global automation industry.

Defines methods for frequency response and step-response testing to ensure control system stability. Implementation Timeline The 2024/2026 update (Edition 3

The new edition applies to both process instrumentation. However, a significant exclusion remains: Process Measurement Transmitters (PMT) are now primarily covered under the IEC 62828 series , meaning engineers must cross-reference these standards depending on the specific hardware. 2. Key Testing Procedures