Visual and mechanical inspection
Updated 2026-10-13
| Relationship | Entry |
|---|---|
| Governing standard | IEEE 946-2020 (IEEE Recommended Practice for the Design of DC Power Systems for Stationary Applications) |
Data records
- Visual and Mechanical Inspection is specified for flooded lead-acid batteries in acceptance testing at clause 7.18.1.1.A of ANSI/NETA ATS-2025. Value: flooded lead-acid batteries.
- Visual and Mechanical Inspection is specified for flooded lead-acid batteries in maintenance testing at clause 7.18.1.1.A of ANSI/NETA MTS-2023. Value: flooded lead-acid batteries.
Elsewhere in the family
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- Visual and mechanical inspection more on this entry on Grounding Reference
- Visual and mechanical inspection more on this entry on Motor Testing Reference
- Visual and mechanical inspection more on this entry on Protective Relay Reference
- Visual and mechanical inspection more on this entry on Revenue Metering Reference
- Visual and mechanical inspection more on this entry on Switchgear Testing Reference
- Visual and mechanical inspection more on this entry on Transformer Testing Reference
- Insulation resistance related entry on Circuit Breaker Reference
- Insulation Resistance related entry on Electrical Testing Reference
- Insulation resistance related entry on Motor Testing Reference
- Insulation resistance related entry on Protective Relay Reference
- Insulation resistance related entry on Revenue Metering Reference
- Insulation resistance related entry on Switchgear Testing Reference
- Insulation resistance related entry on Transformer Testing Reference
- Dielectric withstand related entry on Circuit Breaker Reference
- Dielectric Withstand related entry on Electrical Testing Reference
- Dielectric withstand related entry on Motor Testing Reference
- Dielectric withstand related entry on Revenue Metering Reference
- Dielectric withstand related entry on Switchgear Testing Reference
- Dielectric withstand related entry on Transformer Testing Reference
- Insulation power factor dissipation factor related entry on Circuit Breaker Reference
- Insulation Power Factor Dissipation Factor related entry on Electrical Testing Reference
- Insulation power factor dissipation factor related entry on Motor Testing Reference
- Insulation power factor dissipation factor related entry on Revenue Metering Reference
- Insulation power factor dissipation factor related entry on Switchgear Testing Reference
- Insulation power factor dissipation factor related entry on Transformer Testing Reference
- Contact resistance related entry on Circuit Breaker Reference
- Contact Resistance related entry on Electrical Testing Reference
- Contact resistance related entry on Motor Testing Reference
- Contact resistance related entry on Switchgear Testing Reference
- Winding Resistance related entry on Electrical Testing Reference
- Winding resistance related entry on Motor Testing Reference
- Winding resistance related entry on Transformer Testing Reference
- ANSI C12.1-2026 related entry on Revenue Metering Reference
- ANSI/NETA ATS-2025 Standard for Acceptance Testing Specifications related entry on Electrical Testing Reference
- ANSI/NETA ECS-2024 Standard for Electrical Commissioning Specifications related entry on Electrical Testing Reference
- ANSI/NETA MTS-2023 Standard for Maintenance Testing Specifications related entry on Electrical Testing Reference
- FAA AC 150/5345-10H related entry on Electrical Testing Reference
- IEEE Standard Requirements for Instrument Transformers related entry on Revenue Metering Reference
- IEEE Standard Practices and Requirements for Semiconductor Power Rectifier Transformers related entry on Transformer Testing Reference
Sources
- ANSI/NETA ATS-2025, Acceptance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems, 2025 edition, NETA. Cited: clause 7.18.1.1.A. Held as: Purchased single-user copy. Publisher page
- ANSI/NETA MTS-2023, Maintenance Testing Specifications for Electrical Power Equipment and Systems, 2023 edition, NETA. Cited: clause 7.18.1.1.A. Held as: Purchased single-user copy. Publisher page
Obtaining the documents
- ANSI/NETA ATS-2025: publisher catalog or sales page
- ANSI/NETA MTS-2023: publisher catalog or sales page
Changelog (2 entries)
| Date | Revision | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | created (tests.visual-and-mechanical-inspection.equipment.battery.acceptance) | |
| 2026-10-13 | created (tests.visual-and-mechanical-inspection.equipment.battery.maintenance) |
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