What are standards and guidelines?
The measurement of temperature, in particular with electrical temperature sensors (e.g. Pt100), is described in many technical rules.This defines manufacturer- and country-independent standards that guarantee a certain quality, safety and interchangeability of the temperature measuring devices.
There are national standards (DIN, VDI/VDE), European standards (CEN, CENELEC, ETSI), and international standards (ISO, IEC).
The best-known standards are:
- DIN-Standard
DIN standards are widely used in Germany. These are prepared by the German Institute for Standardization (DIN) and distributed by the Beuth-Verlag. Compliance with DIN standards is not binding. However, it is often required or at least recommended by law in many industries and sectors (e.g. the construction industry, electrical engineering, the automotive industry or medical technology)
The designation of a DIN standard, consists of the 3 letters "DIN", a number and a date of publication:
Example: DIN 43147:1989-06 - DIN EN Standard
The DIN EN standards ("German Industrial Standard European Standard) are European standards that are valid in all EU countries. They are an important part of European harmonization.
These standards are developed in cooperation with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) and the International Standards Organization (ISO). Existing DIN standards are often taken as a basis and supplemented for the European market.
The designation of a DIN EN standard, consists of the 5 letters "DIN EN", a number and a date of publication:
Example: DIN EN 43147:1989-06 - ISO- Standard
ISO standards are developed and published by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). These standards are used in many countries around the world.
The designation of an ISO standard, consists of the 3 letters "ISO", a number and a year of publication:
Example: ISO 9001:2015 - VDI/VDE Guidelines
The VDI/VDE guidelines are developed and published. by the Association of German Engineers/Association of German Electrical Engineers. Compliance with VDI/VDE guidelines is recommended or mandatory in many industries and or prescribed. VDI/VDE guidelines are also internationally recognized and are often used as reference standards in other countries. The guidelines are practice-oriented and mainly refer to technical areas, such as measurement and control technology, electrical engineering, environmental technology or information technology. - ASTM E
The standards labeled ASTM E are specific standards developed by ASTM International (formerly known as the American Society for Testing and Materials). ASTM International is a globally recognized organization that develops and publishes technical standards for a wide range of materials, products, systems and services. “ASTM” stands for American Society for Testing and Materials, the organization that created the standard. The letter “E” designates a special series within the ASTM nomenclature. Standards with the prefix “E” mainly relate to test methods, environmental technology, materials science and similar areas. - CEN / CENELEC
CEN stands for the European Committee for Standardization (French: Comité Européen de Normalisation, English: European Committee for Standardization). CEN is one of the three major European standardization organizations, CENELEC (European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization) and ETSI (European Telecommunications Standards Institute). Telecommunications Standards Institute. CEN develops European standards (EN) in various areas in order to facilitate trade and cooperation between European countries.
Other international standards with recognition by the national standards authority
- SN EN IEC
This is a Swiss standard that has been adopted by the Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) and is valid as an international standard in Switzerland. An SN EN IEC standard therefore means that a standard that was originally created by the IEC has been recognized as a European standard (EN) and adopted by Switzerland (SN). Such standards are often relevant in electrical engineering, electronics and related areas and help to ensure international uniformity and compatibility. - ABNT NBR
The ABNT NBR standards are technical standards developed in Brazil by the Brazilian Institute for Standardization (Associação Brasileira de Normas Técnicas, ABNT) in Brazil. These standards cover various areas, including technical specifications, procedural instructions and safety standards. ABNT stands for the Brazilian Standards Organization, while NBR stands for Norma Brasileira (Brazilian Standard). These standards are binding in Brazil and serve to ensure uniform standards and quality guidelines in various industries. - BE EN IEC
The prefix “BE” stands for Belgium and indicates that the standard has been adopted by a Belgian standardization body, such as the NBN (Bureau de Normalisation), as a national standard.
- BS
The prefix “BS” stands for “British Standard”. These standards define requirements, specifications and guidelines for products, services and systems to ensure quality, safety and efficiency. - NF EN IEC
The prefix “NF” stands for “Norme Française” and indicates that the standard has been adopted by AFNOR (Association Française de Normalisation) and published as a national standard in France.
- OVE EN IEC
The prefix “OVE” stands for “Austrian Association for Electrical Engineering”. This indicates that the standard has been adopted by the Austrian national standards organization and published as a national standard in Austria. - UNE EN IEC
The prefix “UNE” stands for “Una Norma Española” (a Spanish standard). It indicates that the standard has been adopted by the Spanish standards organization AENOR and published as a national standard in Spain.
- SN EN IEC
Current standards for temperature measurement and temperature sensors (Pt100)
As of: July, 2024
1345
5496
13190
14597
15758
17714
16160
43724
43735
43764
43765
43766
43767
43769
43772
50446
60584-1
60584-1
60751
60770-1
61515
62828-3
2650 Bl. 5
3511 Bl. 4
3511 Bl. 4.4
3511 Bl. 4.6
3512 Bl. 1
3512 Bl. 2
3512 Bl. 3
3512 Bl. 4
3520 Bl. 1
3522 Bl. 1
3522 Bl. 2
1137/E 1137M
644
1652
E 2821
D 6176
E PTC 19.3
NBR 13772
NBR 13773
3G 148
62765-2
60751
The table makes no claim to completeness. We assume no liability for errors.
The standards can be purchased from Beuth-Verlag.