Electrical calibration in Singapore

SAC-SINGLAS Accredited · ISO/IEC 17025

Electrical Calibration

Unitest provides SAC-SINGLAS accredited electrical calibration in Singapore for digital multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers, calibrators, power meters and process instruments — with traceable ISO/IEC 17025 certificates, in our lab or on-site.

What is electrical calibration?

Electrical calibration is the documented comparison of an electrical measuring instrument against a reference standard of known, traceable accuracy — across quantities such as DC and AC voltage, DC and AC current, resistance, frequency and capacitance. The instrument's readings are checked at defined points across its range, the deviation (error) is recorded against the reference, and a calibration certificate is issued stating the result and its measurement uncertainty.

For that certificate to actually mean something, the reference standards must be traceable through an unbroken chain to national and international standards, each link with a stated uncertainty. That traceability — and the demonstrated technical competence behind it — is exactly what a SAC-SINGLAS accredited ISO/IEC 17025 calibration provides, and what a generic, non-accredited "calibration sticker" often does not.

Why electrical calibration matters

Every electrical instrument drifts over time — through component ageing, mechanical shock, overload and exposure to heat, humidity and dust. A multimeter or insulation tester reading even 1–2% out can quietly pass a failing motor winding as "safe," mis-trip protection, or send a non-conforming product out the door. In electrical work that drift isn't just a quality problem; it's a safety one, tied directly to shock and arc-flash risk.

Accurate, traceable electrical measurement underpins three things at once: safety for the people relying on the readings, product and process quality, and compliance with ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025 and regulated-industry requirements. Accredited calibration is how you prove — to your auditor, your customer and yourself — that the number on the screen can be trusted.

How often should electrical instruments be calibrated?

As a general rule, electrical test and measurement instruments should be calibrated at least once every 12 months. The right interval, however, depends on how the instrument is actually used.

Key factors include the manufacturer's recommendation, how critical the measurement is, how frequently and how harshly the instrument is used, its drift history from previous calibrations, and any customer or audit requirements. Safety-critical or heavily-used instruments may warrant a 6-monthly interval, while lightly-used reference instruments may safely run longer. We can recommend an interval based on your usage — and send you a recall reminder when each instrument is due.

Signs your electrical instrument needs recalibration

Send an instrument in for calibration if it is overdue or has no current certificate; if its readings disagree with a known-good reference or a second meter; if it has been dropped, overloaded or exposed to extreme conditions; if it is used for any safety or compliance decision; or whenever a customer or auditor asks for accredited calibration evidence.

What we calibrate

Electrical instruments we calibrate

  • Digital multimeters (DMMs)
  • Clamp meters
  • Insulation & earth testers
  • Multifunction & loop calibrators
  • Power / energy meters
  • Process calibrators
  • Decade boxes

Accredited under SAC-SINGLAS LA-2023-0845-C. View our accreditation & scope →

Questions

Electrical calibration FAQ

Why is Electrical Calibration Important?+

Electrical calibration is important because the accuracy of current measurements is critical in many electrical applications. If a electrical is not calibrated correctly, it may provide inaccurate readings, which can lead to incorrect diagnoses and repairs, or even create hazardous conditions. Regular calibration of electricals ensures that they are measuring accurately and providing reliable results.

How often do you need electrical and electronic calibration services in Singapore?+

The frequency of electrical calibration depends on several factors, including the industry, application, and frequency of use. Typically, electricals should be calibrated at least once a year, but some applications may require more frequent calibration. It is important to consult with a reliable calibration service provider to determine the appropriate calibration frequency based on the specific application and industry requirements. Unitest Instrument delivers electric calibration services in Singapore.

What is Involved in Electrical Calibration?+

electrical calibration involves a series of tests to verify the accuracy of the instrument. The electrical is compared against a known reference source to ensure that it is measuring correctly. The calibration process includes tests at several current levels, and the results are compared with the reference values. If necessary, adjustments are made to the electrical to bring it back to its original calibration. Calibration certificates are then provided to document the calibration process and results, providing traceability and peace of mind for the customers.

Accredited ranges

Electrical calibration ranges & measurement uncertainty

The parameters, ranges and calibration & measurement capability (CMC) below are taken from our SAC-SINGLAS Schedule of Accreditation (LA-2023-0845-C, to ISO/IEC 17025). CMC is the smallest measurement uncertainty we can achieve under accredited conditions.

Resistance measuring instrument· UNI-E001 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
0 Ω – 12 Ω0.011 Ω
>12 Ω – 120 Ω0.13 %
>120 Ω – 1.2 kΩ0.11 %
>1.2 kΩ – 12 kΩ0.019 %
>12 kΩ – 120 kΩ0.011 %
>120 kΩ – 1.2 MΩ0.011 %
>1.2 MΩ – 12 MΩ0.021 %
>12 MΩ – 120 MΩ0.062 %
>120 MΩ – 1200 MΩ0.42 %
DC Voltage measuring instrument· UNI-E001 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
0 mV – 120 mV0.0024 mV
>120 mV – 1.2 V0.0011 %
>1.2 V – 12 V0.0017 %
>12 V – 120 V0.0024 %
>120 V – 1020 V0.0024 %
AC Voltage measuring instruments· UNI-E001 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
1.0 mV to 12 mV, 3 Hz to 5 Hz1.6%
1.0 mV to 12 mV, >5 Hz to 10 kHz1.0 %
1.0 mV to 12 mV, >10 kHz to 20 kHz0.65 %
1.0 mV to 12 mV, >20 kHz to 50 kHz0.66 %
1.0 mV to 12 mV, >50 kHz to 100 kHz1.7 %
1.0 mV to 12 mV, >100 kHz to 500 kHz3.9 %
12 mV to 120 mV, 3 Hz – 5 Hz0.32 %
12 mV to 120 mV, >5 Hz – 10 kHz0.17 %
12 mV to 120 mV, >10 kHz – 20 kHz0.065 %
12 mV to 120 mV, >20 kHz – 50 kHz0.11 %
12 mV to 120 mV, >50 kHz – 100 kHz0.25 %
12 mV to 120 mV, >100 kHz – 500 kHz1.3 %
120 mV – 1.2 V, 3 Hz – 5 Hz0.42 %
120 mV – 1.2 V, >5 Hz – 10 Hz0.15 %
120 mV – 1.2 V, >10 Hz – 40 Hz0.6 %
120 mV – 1.2 V, >40 Hz – 20 kHz0.13 %
120 mV – 1.2 V, >20 kHz – 50 kHz0.047 %
120 mV – 1.2 V, >50 kHz – 100 kHz0.11 %
120 mV – 1.2 V, >100 kHz – 500 kHz0.41 %
1.2 V – 12 V, 3 Hz – 5 Hz0.33 %
1.2 V – 12 V, >5 Hz – 10 Hz0.5 %
1.2 V – 12 V, >10 Hz – 40 Hz0.6 %
1.2 V – 12 V, >40 Hz – 20 kHz0.018 %
1.2 V – 12 V, >20 kHz – 50 kHz0.035 %
1.2 V – 12 V, >50 kHz – 100 kHz0.081 %
1.2 V – 12 V, > 100 kHz – 500 kHz0.25
12 V – 120 V, >3 Hz – 5 Hz0.32 %
12 V – 120 V, >5 Hz – 10 Hz0.50 %
12 V – 120 V, >10 Hz – 40 Hz0.045 %
12 V – 120 V, >40 Hz – 20 kHz0.092 %
12 V – 120 V, >20 kHz – 50 kHz0.036 %
12 V – 120 V, >50 kHz – 100 kHz0.082 %
120 V – 330 V, 3 Hz – 5 Hz0.50 %
120 V – 330 V, >5 Hz – 10 Hz0.16 %
120 V – 330 V, >10.1 Hz – 20 kHz0.021 %
120 V – 330 V, >20 kHz – 50 kHz0.039 %
120 V – 330 V, >50 kHz – 100 kHz0.17 %
330V – 1020 V, 3 Hz – 5 Hz0.29 %
330V – 1020 V, >5 Hz – 10 Hz0.12 %
330V – 1020 V, >10 Hz – 10 kHz0.04 %
DC Current measuring instruments· UNI-E001 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
0 µA – 120 µA0.021 µA
>120 µA – 1.2 mA0.045 %
>1.2 mA – 12 mA0.019 %
>12 mA – 120 mA0.02 %
>120 mA – 1.2 A0.029 %
>1.2 A – 3.1 A0.044 %
>3.1 A – 12 A0.041 %
>12 A – 30 A0.11 %
DC Current Clamp measuring instruments· UNI-E002 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
0 mA – 20 mA0.14 mA
20 mA – 100 mA0.72 %
0.1 A – 4 A1.0 %
>4 A – 40 A0.7 %
>40 A – 60 A0.67 %
>60 A – 200 A0.67 %
>200 A – 300 A0.67 %
>300 A – 1500A0.67 %
AC Current measuring instruments· UNI-E001 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
10 µA – 120 µA, >3 Hz – 22.5 Hz0.14 %
10 µA – 120 µA, >22.5 Hz – 45 Hz0.06 %
10 µA – 120 µA, >45 Hz – 1 kHz0.06 %
10 µA – 120 µA, >1 kHz – 5 kHz0.06 %
10 µA – 120 µA, >5 kHz – 10 kHz0.14 %
10 µA – 120 µA, >10 kHz – 30 kHz3.4 %
120 µA – 1.2 mA, 3 Hz – 22.5 Hz0.14 %
120 µA – 1.2 mA, >22.5 Hz – 45 Hz0.11 %
120 µA – 1.2 mA, >45 Hz – 1 kHz0.12 %
120 µA – 1.2 mA, >1 kHz – 5 kHz0.11 %
120 µA – 1.2 mA, >5 kHz – 10 kHz0.24 %
120 µA – 1.2 mA, >10 kHz – 30 kHz4.8 %
1.2 mA – 12 mA, 3 Hz – 45 Hz0.11 %
1.2 mA – 12 mA, >45 Hz – 1 kHz0.11 %
1.2 mA – 12 mA, >1 kHz – 5 kHz0.11 %
1.2 mA – 12 mA, >5 kHz – 10 kHz0.24 %
1.2 mA – 12 mA, >10 kHz – 30 kHz1.4 %
12 mA – 120 mA, 3 Hz – 45 Hz0.11 %
12 mA – 120 mA, >45 Hz – 1 kHz0.06 %
12 mA – 120 mA, >1 kHz – 5 kHz0.018 %
12 mA – 120 mA, >5 kHz – 10 kHz0.24 %
12 mA – 120 mA, >10 kHz – 30 kHz1.4 %
120 mA – 1.2 A, 3 Hz – 45 Hz0.34 %
120 mA – 1.2 A, >45 Hz – 1 kHz0.068 %
120 mA – 1.2 A, >1 kHz – 5 kHz0.09 %
120 mA – 1.2 A, >5 kHz – 10 kHz0.5 %
120 mA – 1.2 A, >10 kHz – 30 kHz0.8 %
1.2 A – 3.1 A, 3 Hz – 45 Hz0.25 %
1.2 A – 3.1 A, >45 Hz – 1 kHz0.06 %
1.2 A – 3.1 A, >1 kHz – 5 kHz0.06 %
1.2 A – 3.1 A, >5 kHz – 10 kHz0.3 %
3.1 A – 12 A, 3 Hz – 45 Hz0.12 %
3.1 A – 12 A, >45 Hz – 1 kHz0.05 %
3.1 A – 12 A, >1 kHz – 5 kHz0.07 %
3.1 A – 12 A, >5 kHz – 10 kHz0.29 %
12 A – 30.2 A, 3 Hz – 45 Hz0.21 %
12 A – 30.2 A, >45 Hz – 1 kHz0.14 %
12 A – 30.2 A, >1 kHz – 5 kHz0.57 %
AC Current clamp measuring instrument (30 Hz – 60 Hz)· UNI-E002 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
10 mA – 40 mA0.76 %
40 mA – 400 mA0.70 %
0.4 A – 4 A0.67 %
>4 A – 40 A0.68 %
>40 A – 60 A0.72 %
>60 A – 200 A0.69 %
>200 A – 300 A0.68 %
>300 A – 1500A0.67 %
Frequency measuring instruments· UNI-E001 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
0.01 Hz – 119.99 Hz0.018 %
120.0 Hz – 1199.9 Hz0.0014 %
1.200 kHz – 11.999 kHz0.0011 %
12.00 kHz – 119.99 kHz0.00057 %
120.1 kHz – 1199.9 kHz0.53 %
1.200 MHz – 2.000 MHz0.00027 %
Capacitance measuring instruments· UNI-E001 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
0.2 nF – 1.2 nF2.3 %
>1.2 nF – 12 nF0.6 %
>12 nF – 120 nF0.4 %
>120 nF – 1.2 µF0.4%
>1.2 µF – 12 µF0.4 %
>12 µF – 120 µF0.4 %
>120 µF – 1.2mF0.45 %
>1.2 mF – 12 mF0.49 %
>12 mF – 120 mF0.8 %
Inductance measuring instruments· UNI-E001 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
13 µH – 120 µH2.0 %
>120 µH – 1.2 mH1.0 %
>1.2 mH – 12 mH1.0 %
>12 mH – 120 mH1.0 %
>120 mH – 1.2 H1.0 %
>1.2 H – 12 H1.0 %
>12 H – 120 H1.1 %
Resistance sourcing instruments· UNI-E003 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
0.01 Ω – 1 Ω0.16 %
>1 Ω – 10 Ω0.0058 %
>10 Ω – 100 Ω0.0042 %
>100 Ω – 1 kΩ0.002%
>1 kΩ – 10 kΩ0.003 %
>10 kΩ – 100 kΩ0.004 %
>100 kΩ – 1 MΩ0.008 %
>1 MΩ – 10 MΩ0.02 %
>10 MΩ – 100 MΩ0.13 %
>100 MΩ – 1 GΩ0.17 %
>1 GΩ – 10 GΩ1.2 %
DC Voltage sourcing instruments· UNI-E003 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
0 mV – 100 mV0.0021 mV
>0.11 V – 1 V0.0012 %
>1 V – 10 V0.001 %
>10 V – 100 V0.002 %
>100 V – 1000 V0.005 %
AC Voltage sourcing instruments· UNI-E003 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
1 mV – 10 mV, 3 Hz – 2 kHz0.26 %
1 mV – 10 mV, >2 kHz – 10 kHz0.26 %
1 mV – 10 mV, >10 kHz – 30 kHz0.27 %
1 mV – 10 mV, >30 kHz – 100 kHz0.53 %
1 mV – 10 mV, >100 kHz – 300 kHz1.9 %
10 mV – 100 mV, 3 Hz – 2 kHz0.57 %
10 mV – 100 mV, >2 kHz – 10 kHz0.57 %
10 mV – 100 mV, >10 kHz – 30 kHz0.07 %
10 mV – 100 mV, >30 kHz – 100 kHz0.19 %
10 mV – 100 mV, >100 kHz – 300 kHz1.0 %
100 mV – 1 V, 3Hz – 2 kHz0.02 %
1 V – 10 V, 3Hz – 10 kHz0.03 %
1 V – 10 V, >10 kHz – 30 kHz0.05 %
1 V – 10 V, >30 kHz – 100 kHz0.14 %
1 V – 10 V, >100 kHz – 300 kHz0.66 %
10 V – 100 V, 3 Hz – 2 kHz0.57 %
10 V – 100 V, >2 kHz – 10 kHz0.57 %
10 V – 100 V, >10 kHz – 30 kHz0.10 %
10 V – 100 V, >30 kHz – 100 kHz0.15 %
10 V – 100 V, >100 kHz – 300 kHz1.3 %
100 V – 1000 V, 3 Hz – 2 kHz0.05 %
100 V – 1000 V, >2 kHz – 10 kHz0.05 %
100 V – 1000 V, >10 kHz – 30 kHz0.10 %
DC Current sourcing instruments· UNI-E003 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
0 µA – 10 µA0.0018 µA
>10 µA – 100 µA0.017 %
>100 µA – 1 mA0.025 %
>1 mA – 10 mA0.012 %
>10 mA – 100 mA0.02 %
>100 mA – 1 A0.13 %
>1 A – 10 A0.1 %
10 A – 30 A0.30 %
AC current sourcing instruments· UNI-E003 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
10 µA – 100 µA, 3 Hz – 2 kHz0.40 %
100 µA – 1 mA, 3 Hz – 10 kHz0.15 %
1 mA – 10 mA, 3 Hz – 30 kHz0.17 %
1 mA – 10 mA, >30 kHz – 100 kHz0.64 %
10 mA – 100 mA0.3 %
10 mA – 100 mA, 3 Hz – 2 kHz0.2 %
10 mA – 100 mA, >2 kHz – 10 kHz0.21 %
10 mA – 100 mA, >10 kHz – 30 kHz
100 mA – 1 A, 3 Hz – 2 kHz0.57 %
100 mA – 1 A, >2 kHz – 10 kHz0.21 %
100 mA – 1 A, >10 kHz – 30 kHz0.2 %
1 A – 10 A, 10 Hz – 2 kHz0.2 %
1 A – 10 A, >2 kHz – 10 kHz0.2 %
10 A – 30 A, 10 Hz – 2 kHz0.19 %
10 A – 30 A, >2 kHz – 10 kHz0.19 %
Frequency sourcing instruments· UNI-E003 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
1 Hz – 10 Hz0.006 %
>10 Hz – 1 kHz0.03 %
>1 kHz – 10 kHz0.0003 %
>10 kHz – 100 kHz0.0002 %
>100 kHz – 1 MHz0.001 %
>1 MHz – 10 MHz0.001 %
>10 MHz – 100 MHz0.0002 %
Capacitance sourcing instruments· UNI-E003 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
0.1 nF – 1.2 nF2.4 %
>1.2 nF – 12 nF0.4 %
>12 nF – 120 nF0.2 %
>120 nF – 1.2 µF0.17 %
>1.2 µF – 12 µF0.76 %
>12 µF – 120 µF0.3 %
>120 µF – 1.2 mF0.1 %
>1.2 mF – 12 mF0.2 %
>12 mF – 100 mF0.1 %
DC Power measuring instruments· UNI-E001 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
0.02 W – 0.5 W0.74 %
>0.5 W – 5 W0.13%
>5 W – 50 W0.13 %
>50 W – 1000 W0.22 %
>1 kW – 5 kW0.33 %
>5 kW – 20 kW0.34 %
>20 kW – 30 kW0.33 %
With Coil 30 kW – 1500 kW1.0 %
AC Power measuring instruments· UNI-E001 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
0.02 W – 0.5 W0.60 %
>0.5 W – 5 W0.14%
>5 W – 50 W0.23 %
>50 W – 1000 W0.7 %
>1 kW – 5 kW2.3 %
>5 kW – 20 kW2.3 %
>20 kW – 30 kW3 %
With Coil 30 kW – 1500 kW4 %
Low Resistance (Earth resistance) – measuring instruments· UNI-E004 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
100 mΩ – 0.199 Ω0.013 Ω
0.2 Ω – 0.499 Ω0.013 Ω
0.5 Ω – 1.999 Ω0.051 Ω
2 Ω – 4.99 Ω0.019 Ω
5 Ω – 29.9 Ω0.026 Ω
30 Ω – 199.9 Ω0.12 Ω
200 Ω – 499.99 Ω0.49 Ω
500 Ω – 1.999 kΩ0.0014 kΩ
2 kΩ – 4.99 kΩ0.005 kΩ
5 kΩ – 10 kΩ0.014 kΩ
High Resistance (Insulation resistance) – measuring instruments· UNI-E004 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
10 kΩ – 19.999 kΩ0.025 kΩ
20 kΩ – 39.99 kΩ0.047 kΩ
40 kΩ – 99.99 kΩ0.12 kΩ
100 kΩ – 199.99 kΩ0.25 kΩ
200 kΩ – 999.9 kΩ0.47 kΩ
1 MΩ – 1.999 MΩ0.0081 MΩ
2 MΩ – 9.999 MΩ0.01 MΩ
10 MΩ – 19.999 MΩ0.092 MΩ
20 MΩ – 199.99 MΩ0.60 MΩ
200 MΩ – 999.9 MΩ1.4 MΩ
1 GΩ – 1.9 GΩ0.074 GΩ
2 GΩ – 10 GΩ0.077 GΩ
100 GΩ0.15 GΩ
High Resistance (Insulation resistance source with R multiplier) – measuring Instruments· UNI-E004 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
100 GΩ – 999.9 GΩ2.5 GΩ
Ground Bond Resistance measuring instruments (fixed points)· UNI-E004 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
30 mΩ1.3 mΩ
55 mΩ2.1 mΩ
97 mΩ2.3 mΩ
350 mΩ4.1 mΩ
490 mΩ4.4 mΩ
900 mΩ9.2 mΩ
1.7 Ω0.1 Ω
4.7 Ω0.1 Ω
9 Ω0.1 Ω
17 Ω0.1 Ω
47 Ω0.4 Ω
90 Ω0.6 Ω
170 Ω1.2 Ω
470 Ω3.0 Ω
900 Ω5.9 Ω
1.7 kΩ0.08 kΩ
Leakage Current measuring instruments· UNI-E004 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
0.1 mA – 30 mA1.7 %
Residual Current measuring instruments· UNI-E004 Rev:0
Range / measured quantityMeasurement uncertainty (CMC)
Trip current: 3 mA – 3000 mA1.8 %
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