This European Standard specifies the general requirements and applies to heat meters, that is to instruments intended for measuring the heat which, in a heat-exchange circuit, is absorbed (cooling) or given up (heating) by a liquid called the heat-conveying liquid. The heat meter indicates the quantity of heat in legal units. Electrical safety requirements are not covered by this European Standard. Pressure safety requirements are not covered by this European Standard. Surface mounted temperature sensors are not covered by this European Standard.