IEEE N42.17AC-2022
Portable Survey Instrumentation for Use in Normal and Extreme Environmental Conditions
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N42.17AC-2022 is a standard for portable survey instrumentation intended for use in normal and extreme environmental conditions. It addresses the design and performance expectations for instruments that must remain dependable in demanding field settings, where temperature, moisture, handling, and electrical conditions can affect readings. For organizations selecting or evaluating survey equipment, this technical document helps define a clearer basis for product consistency, testing, and compliance.
What is N42.17AC-2022?
N42.17AC-2022 sets out requirements and guidance for portable survey instrumentation used in electromagnetic, power, and related technical environments. Its focus is on instruments that may be carried and operated in the field, rather than fixed laboratory systems. The standard is relevant to components, circuits, devices, and systems where reliable measurement or survey performance is needed under both normal and extreme conditions. It helps align design, construction, and verification expectations for this type of equipment.
Where is N42.17AC-2022 used?
This standard is commonly used for portable survey meters, field measurement devices, and other instrumentation deployed in engineering and industrial environments. It is especially relevant where personnel need to assess electrical, electromagnetic, or energy-related conditions at different locations and under changing environmental exposure. N42.17AC-2022 may be applied during equipment specification, procurement review, product testing, and acceptance checks for instruments intended to operate reliably outside controlled conditions.
Why is N42.17AC-2022 important?
N42.17AC-2022 matters because portable survey instruments are often relied on for decisions that depend on accurate and repeatable measurements. A clear standard supports better design control, more consistent testing, and reduced risk of performance variation when equipment is used in harsh or variable environments. It also helps purchasers compare products on a common basis and gives engineering teams a practical reference for compliance and quality expectations. In that way, N42.17AC-2022 supports both safety and operational confidence.
- Portable survey instrumentation
- Normal and extreme environmental conditions
- Field measurement performance
- Design and test expectations
- Compliance and procurement reference
- Publication Date: 2022
- Standard Status: Active
- Publisher: IEEE
- Subject: Components, Circuits, Devices and Systems; Fields, Waves and Electromagnetics; Power, Energy and Industry Applications
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