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Laplace Standards

EU standard 55011 (CISPR11)
As/NZ standard 2064.1/2
 

Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment.
 
SCOPE

The limits and methods of measurement laid down in this publication apply to industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) equipment and to spark erosion equipment.
ISM qualifies equipment or appliances designed to generate and/or use locally generated radio frequency energy for industrial, scientific, medical, domestic or similar purposes, excluding applications in the field of telecoms and information technology and other applications covered by other CENELEC EMC Standards.
The equipment shall be labelled and tested according to the following Class and Group designation:
Group 1 ISM equipment: All ISM equipment in which radio frequency energy is intentionally generated and/or used conductive coupled which is necessary for the internal functioning of the equipment itself.
Group 2 ISM equipment: All ISM equipment in which radio frequency energy is intentionally generated and/or used in the form of electromagnetic radiation for the treatment of metal, and spark erosion equipment.
Class A equipment is equipment suitable for use in all establishments other than domestic and those directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings for domestic purposes.
Class B equipment is equipment suitable for use in domestic establishments and in establishments directly connected to a low voltage power supply network which supplies buildings used for domestic purposes.

TESTS
Radiated:
Requires the use of a broadband antenna to measure the level of RF energy radiated from the product into ‘space’. Ideally an Open Area Test Site (OATS) or equivalent should be used. Uncalibrated test sites will require the use of an ERS to quantify test site distortion. Frequency range 30MHz to 1000MHz.

Conducted:
The RF conducted back down the mains lead is measured preferably with a LISN (Line Impedance Stabilisation Network), or alternatively with a voltage probe if a LISN is not suitable, and from other terminals with a voltage probe. Frequency range 150KHz to 30MHz.

The signals from the antenna, LISN or voltage probe are all analysed in a CISPR16 EMC analyser.


KIT

The complete basic kit to cover both radiated and conducted emissions measurement in accordance with the standard, including a 16A single phase LISN and RF200 broadband antenna and ERS (emissions reference source to calibrate the test site. ...RFG-4BC
A comprehensive range of alternative LISNs for up to 150A rating and 3 phases are available. If applicable, a voltage probe can be supplied in place of the LISN. ...RFG-5BC
Recommended option: RF910 pre-selector. Essential if the EUT generates broadband noise (e.g. variable speed motors, motors with commutators, power controllers, phase angle controllers) ...add -R

DETAILS SA1000 EMC analyser
RF200 broadband antenna
ERS
LISN
Voltage probe (PLIP)
RF910 automatic pre-selector
RF800 Band B filter
HELP Help in the selection of the appropriate measurement techniques and automatic display of the relevant limit levels are standard features in the software provided with all Laplace EMC analysers. Note The above is for guidance only. Refer to the published standard for definitive details, exclusions and exceptions and detailed test technique.


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