Overhead line design – detailed procedures Standard now available for use in New Zealand

Issue 25 – March 2011

Overhead line design – Detailed procedures AS/NZS 7000:2010 is now available for use by the New Zealand electricity supply industry. The Standard provides electricity industry network owners, overhead line maintenance service providers, design consultants, construction contractors, structure designers, and pole manufacturers with a detailed set of design recommendations and requirements and replaces all previously used reference guidelines (for example, ESAA C (b) 1- 2003 Guidelines for design and maintenance of overhead distribution and transmission lines).

Energy management Standard ISO 50001 – targeted for publication in 3Q 2011

Issue 25 – March 2011

ISO has announced it is targeting publication of ISO 50001 by the third quarter of 2011. ISO 50001 will help organisations to improve their energy performance, increase energy efficiency, and reduce climate change impacts.

Energy services – new ISO work item proposal

Issue 25 – March 2011

As noted in the February 2011 edition of Touchstone, Standards New Zealand is consulting with stakeholders about a potential International Organization for Standardization (ISO) Standard for energy suppliers. The Standard would provide sector specific guidance for energy suppliers to measure and assess services, to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of these services to household users, and to increase customer satisfaction.

Greener load control with smart appliances

Issue 25 – March 2011

At the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in January 2011 in the USA smart appliances took centre stage. Many manufacturers displayed appliances that not only add a lot of convenience but also can be turned on and off safely and remotely. This feature may seem trivial, but until the smart grid is a reality everywhere, 'cycling' appliances during peak hours may represent a green solution for load control.

High tech trade – World Electronics Forum

Issue 25 – March 2011

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)'s Immediate Past President Jacques Régis, addressed over 65 electronics leaders from 22 countries during the World Electronics Forum (WEF) in January 2011 in the USA. Régis underlined the importance of international Standards for innovation and global trade in electronics. WEF was hosted by Consumer Electronics Association and took place in parallel to Consumer Electronics Show (CES)® in Las Vegas.

IRHACE 21st annual conference – May 2011

Issue 25 – March 2011

The IRHACE 21st annual conference will be held at the Rotorua Convention Centre from 19 – 21 May 2011. The theme is 'Energy efficiency and compliance: Building an energy efficient and highly compliant sector'. IRHACE Canterbury were to host the event this year but due to the earthquake on 22 Februrary 2011 IRHACE have relocated the conference to Rotorua.

NEW AMENDMENT

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Amendment 1 to AS/NZS 62087.2.2:2010 Power consumption of audio, video and related equipment – Minimum energy performance standards (MEPS) and energy rating label requirements for television sets

Amendment applies to Figures B1, B2, B3 and B4.

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DRAFT STANDARDS FOR COMMENT

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DR AS/NZS 4432.1 CP Global maritime distress and safety system (GMDSS) – Part 1: Radar transponder – Marine search and rescue (SART) – Operational and performance requirements, methods of testing and required test results (Revision of AS/NZS 4432:1996)

To align the AS/NZS Standard with the latest edition of the International Standard. The main changes with respect to the previous edition relate to some amendments which bring the Standard up to date with newer IMO resolutions and ITU recommendations. In particular, in 1995, the IMO adopted new performance standards for the SART in resolution A.802(19) which replaced those of resolution A.697(17). This new resolution introduced a new requirement for the SART to be provided with a pole arrangement. In 2006, the ITU-R revised recommendation M.628 to permit the optional use of circular polarisation with the SART.

Public comment on this draft Standard closes on 11 April 2011

DR3112 Approval and test specification – plugs and socket-outlets (revision of AS/NZS 3112:2004) – available for public comment until 20 April 2011

STANDARDS IN DEVELOPMENT

Recessed luminaires – NZ only amendment

Committee: EL-041 – NZ Downlights
Manager: John Kelly
Estimated publication date: March 2011
Comments: The pre-postal ballot draft is currently being considered by the committee.

NZS 5761 In-service safety inspection and testing – Second-hand electrical equipment prior to sale, and NZS 5762 In-service safety inspection and testing – Repaired electrical equipment

Committee: EL- 036
Manager: John Kelly
Estimated publication date: March 2011
Comments: The committee is currently resolving negative votes from the postal ballot phase.