Product Certification & Conformance Engineering

Successful product certification requires more than meeting a specification—it requires early validation, structured testing, and confidence that the product will perform as expected during formal conformance evaluation. Optech Network Solutions supports product development teams with certification and pre-certification engineering services, helping identify compliance requirements and validate products before they enter formal testing. Our team can work alongside R&D and technical teams throughout different stages of product development to identify potential compliance gaps and address them early. Our expertise covers interoperable communication interfaces, protocol implementation, functional validation, performance testing, and environmental qualification. We support products based on standards such as IEC 62056 (DLMS and companion standards) and IEC 61850, using a combination of industry-standard equipment and internally developed testing tools and simulators. Our testing environment includes tools such as Meter Explorer, DLMS simulators, country-specific companion-standard evaluation tools, IEC 61850 test suites, and customized test utilities designed for specific product and protocol scenarios. Testing can cover both functional and performance requirements, helping engineering teams identify issues before formal certification and reduce the risk of unexpected failures during conformance testing. By introducing pre-certification validation earlier in the product lifecycle, organizations can improve product readiness, reduce rework, and move toward formal certification with greater confidence.