IS 16242 Testing: UPS Safety
NABL accredited testing of UPS safety to IS 16242: 23 tests, each against its clause. Testing is available at a BIS-recognised laboratory, so the report can be used for BIS certification.
| Standard | IS 16242 · BIS certification under IS 16242 |
|---|---|
| Covers | Uninterruptible Power Systems (UPS) Part 1 Safety Requirements for UPS |
| Accredited tests | 23 |
| Accreditation | NABL, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 |
| BIS-recognised testing | Available |
| Category | UPS Safety Testing |
IS 16242 tests we offer
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | AC Input current | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl 4.3.101 |
| 2 | Back-Feed Protection | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl. 4.8.102 |
| 3 | Battery information for maintenance | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl.6.5.101 |
| 4 | Clearances,creepage distances and distances through insulation | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV RD Apply Cl 4.4.7.4 and Cl 4.4.7.5IEC 62477-1:2012 |
| 5 | Connection to power | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV RD Apply Cl 4.11.6 and Cl 4.11.7 IEC 62477-1:2012 |
| 6 | Durability of markings | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl. 6.1.101 |
| 7 | Electric strength | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl.5.2.3 |
| 8 | Fault and abnormal conditions | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl.4.2 |
| 9 | Flammability of enclosure materials (Resistance to fire) | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl.4.6.3.2 |
| 10 | Fundamental design requirements (Protection Against Electric Shockand Energy)(Access to Energized Parts) | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl. 4.4 and Cl. 4.5 |
| 11 | Limited Power Sources | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl. 4.6.5 |
| 12 | Mechanical Tests | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV RD Apply Cl 5.2.2 IEC 62477-1:2012 |
| 13 | Openings | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl.4.4.3.3 |
| 14 | Protection for UPS intended to be used in operator access areas | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl. 4.5 |
| 15 | Protection for UPS intended to be used in restricted access areas | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl. 4.5 |
| 16 | Protective equipotential bonding impedance test | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV RD Apply Cl 5.2.3.11.2 IEC 62477-1:2012 |
| 17 | Safety Extra Low Voltage Circuits– SELV | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV RD Apply Cl 4.4.6.4.2 IEC 62477-1:2012 |
| 18 | Short-circuit and overload protection | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl.4.3 |
| 19 | Telephone network voltage circuits– TNV | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl. 4.103 |
| 20 | Temperature rise | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl.5.2.3.10 |
| 21 | Touch current measurement test | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl 5.2.3.101.2 |
| 22 | UPS Connection to telecommunication lines | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl.4.103 |
| 23 | Wiring and connections | IS 16242 (Part 1): 2025 /IEC 62040-1:2017+AMD1: 2021+AMD2: 2022 CSV Cl.4.11 |
How IS 16242 testing works
- Tell us the purpose. BIS certification, a tender, a customer requirement or a design check. The purpose decides which clauses and which laboratory.
- Get the sample list and quote. We confirm the tests, the number of samples and the timeline for your product and its variants.
- Send samples. We help with labels, the test request and any technical documents the tests need.
- Testing and report. Tests are carried out under NABL accreditation and the report lists each clause, the requirement and the result.
- Review and use. We check the report before you submit it to BIS, a tender authority or your customer, and help if they raise a query.
Need the ISI mark or CRS registration as well? See IS 16242 BIS certification for the products covered, the order, fees and process.
Frequently asked questions
Which IS 16242 tests are NABL accredited?
All 23 tests listed on this page are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025), each against the clause of IS 16242 shown next to it. The report carries the NABL accreditation mark for these tests.
Can the IS 16242 test report be used for BIS certification?
Yes. Testing to IS 16242 is available at a BIS-recognised laboratory, so the report can be submitted with a BIS application. BIS may still draw its own samples during the factory inspection.
How many samples are needed for IS 16242 testing?
It depends on the product, its variants and the tests you need. Share the product details and the purpose of the test (BIS, tender or customer) and we will send the sample list and a quote.
Can you test only some clauses of IS 16242?
Yes. For a tender, a customer complaint or a design check, we can test selected clauses. For BIS certification or a type test, every applicable clause has to be covered.
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