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Industry uses standards to help create products andservices. In this sense, standards help industry to savetime and money, thus creating efficiency. Standardsserve other purposes as well, but their main use is as atool for industry. Given this, to make a standard morevaluable, it needs to fit into a global, coherent context.

Horizontal publications from the IEC (see definitions below) cancover a variety of subjects and they apply to a broad range ofproduct committees. In general, they deal with fundamentalprinciples, concepts, terminology or technical characteristicsthat are relevant to a number of technical committees. Thegoal of a horizontal publication is to ensure the consistency ofIEC publications in areas common to a number of technicalcommittees by avoiding duplication of work and contradictoryrequirements.

The focus of this brochure is electromagnetic compatibility(EMC) publications.* Experts who prepare IEC standards relat-ing to products and systems are professional and

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* Please note: there is another similar IEC brochure dealing with safety.

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conscientious, working to ensure the quality, accuracy andcompleteness of their work. When preparing standards forequipment or systems, experts need to know which EMC aspects need to be included in their work. Often, they eitherneed to refer to the correct IEC standard in its entirety, or referto the appropriate sections, paragraphs and clauses in the textthey are preparing. As a useful tool, this brochure will helptechnical committee and subcommittee experts to save timeby providing a handy guide listing all IEC EMC publications. Ifthey cannot find the information they need in existing EMCPublications, technical committees can ask for assistancefrom, and work with, the relevant horizontal group to developwhat they need.

EMC describes the ability of electronic and electrical systemsor components to work correctly when they are close together.In practice this means that the electromagnetic disturbancesfrom each item of equipment must be limited and also thateach item must have an adequate level of immunity to the disturbances in its environment. Because of the broad-rangingnature of Basic EMC publications, it is generally IEC technicalcommittees with horizontal functions that develop them. ForEMC, these are Technical Committee 77 (Electromagneticcompatibility), and CISPR – the International SpecialCommittee on Radio Interference – that is also part of the IEC.

EMC standards fall into three classes

1. Basic EMC publications are intended as a comprehensiveset of background reference standards and technical reports that cover all general aspects of the problem. Theydeal with matters such as description of the EM environment, measurement methods, testing techniquesand the like.

2. The second category comprises standards that apply toproducts for use in a particular environment. These areknown as Generic EMC standards. They apply appropriatepublications from the Basic series to a specified environment.

3. EMC Product standards may apply to particular products,such as electricity meters and printed circuit boards. Theycan also apply to a group of products that have common

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general characteristics, such as medical devices, ITequipment (ITE) and low-voltage household equipment. Inthe latter case, the publications are known as EMCProduct Family standards.

A horizontal committee in thorough consultation with allproduct committees concerned develops Basic SafetyPublications. Procedures are given in a standing document –the current version is Administrative Circular 29/2002 – and onthe IEC website, where up-to-date lists of horizontalpublications can also be found. The StandardizationManagement Board permanently oversees the process andSMB members and National Committees have specific responsibilities to aid the committees concerned

The IEC Advisory Committee on Electromagnetic Compatibility(ACEC) maintains a list of all the main product families coveredby IEC EMC standards. They can be found in the EMC Zoneon the IEC’s website.

For reasons of certification, the IEC distinguishes four cate-gories of products for EMC standardization purposes:

ComponentsThese are items that do not themselves have a final functionbut which are intended for inclusion in an apparatus, such ascapacitors, transformers and circuit boards.

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ApparatusThese are single finished products with a direct function andintended for final use, such as domestic appliances, medicalequipment, tools and circuit-breakers.

SystemsThese are combinations of apparatus and/or componentsconstituting a single functional unit and intended to be installedand operated to perform a specific task. A good example is acomputer system comprising a CPU, monitor, keyboard,mouse, printer, etc.

InstallationsThese are combinations of components, apparatus and systems assembled or erected in a given area, such asindustrial plants, electricity substations or telecontrol systemsfor large areas.

Definitions*

Publication: a published IEC document that is a standard, atechnical report, a technical specification or a guide.

Basic publication (also referred to as a horizontal publication): a publication prepared by a technical committeewith a horizontal function, containing general provisions for oneparticular subject.

Horizontal function: treatment of subjects such as fundamental principles, concepts, terminology or technicalcharacteristics, relevant to a number of technical committees(a technical committee with a horizontal function may preparehorizontal publications).

Horizontal technical committee: a technical committee thatprepares exclusively basic publications.

Product committee: a technical committee having a scopewhich covers a specific product or group of related products.

Product standard: a publication prepared by a product com-mittee, related to its scope.

*Note: when preparing IEC publications, experts should refer to the definitions given in IEC Guides 107 and 108.

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Basic EMC standard: specifies the general conditions or rules necessary for achieving electromagnetic compatibility. Serves also as abuilding block for the IEC technical committeesthat develop EMC Product standards.

Generic EMC standard: for products operating ina particular EMC environment but for which nospecific EMC standards yet exist. They are in effect general and somewhat simplified EMCProduct standards.

Reference documents

● IEC Guide 107: Electromagnetic compatibility –Guide to the drafting of electromagnetic compatibility publications.

● IEC Guide 108: The relationship betweentechnical committees with horizontal functionsand product committees and the use of basicpublications.

● EMC for Product Committees: A Short Guide toIEC Guide 107.

● IEC Administrative Circular 29/2002.

How can I find out more?

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CISPR 11 (1999-08) Industrial, scientific and medical (ISM) radio-frequency equipment - Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement

CISPR 12 (2001-09) Vehicles, boats and internal combustion engine driven devices - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement for the protection ofreceivers except those installed in the vehicle/boat/device itself or in adjacent vehicles/boats/devices

CISPR 13 (2001-04) Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement

CISPR 14-1 (2000-03) Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household appliances , electric tools and similar apparatus - Part 1: Emission

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CISPR 14-2 (2001-11) Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements for household appliances, electric tools and similar apparatus - Part 2: Immunity - Product family standard

CISPR 15 (2000-08) Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment

CISPR 16-1 (1999-10) Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and methods - Part 1: Radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus

CISPR 16-2 (1999-08) Consolidated EditionSpecification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and methods - Part 2: Methods of measurement of disturbances and immunity

CISPR /TR 16-3 (2000-05) Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatusand methods - Part 3: Reports and recommendations of CISPR

CISPR 16-4 (2002-05) Specification for radio disturbance and immunity measuring apparatus and methods - Part 4: Uncertainty in EMC measurements

CISPR 17 (1981-01) Methods of measurement of the suppression characteristics of passive radio interference filters and suppression components

CISPR 18-1 (1982-02) Radio interference characteristics of overhead power lines and high-voltage equipment. Part 1: Description of phenomena

CISPR 18-2 (1986-10) Radio interference characteristics of overhead power lines and high-voltage equipment. Part 2: Methods of measurement and procedure for determining limits

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CISPR 18-3 (1986-09) Radio interference characteristics of overhead power lines and high-voltage equipment. Part 3: Code of practice for minimizing the generation of radio noise

CISPR 19 (1983-01) Guidance on the use of the substitution method for measurements of radiation from microwave ovens for frequencies above 1 GHz

CISPR 20 (2002-02) Sound and television broadcast receivers and associated equipment - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement

CISPR 21 (1999-10) Interference to mobile radiocommunications in the presence of impulsive noise - Methods of judging degradation and measures to improve performance

CISPR 22 (1997-11) Information technology equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement

CISPR 23 (1987-12) Determination of limits for industrial, scientific and medical equipment

CISPR 24 (1997-09) Information technology equipment - Immunity characteristics - Limits and methodsof measurement

CISPR 25 (1995-11) Limits and methods of measurement of radio disturbance characteristics for the protection of receivers used on board vehicles

CISPR/TR3 28 (1997-04) Industrial, scientific and medical equipment (ISM) - Guidelines for emission levels within the bands designated by the ITU

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CISPR /TR3 30 (2001-02) Test method on electromagnetic emissions from elecronic ballasts for single- and double-capped fluorescent lamps

IEC 60118-13 (1997-09) Hearing aids - Part 13:Electromagneticcompatibility (EMC)

IEC 60204-31 (2001-12) Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 31: Particular safety and EMC requirements for sewing machines, units and systems

IEC 60533 (1999-11) Electrical and electronic installations in ships - Electromagnetic compatibility

IEC 60601-1-2 (2001-09) Medical electrical equipment - Part 1-2: General requirements for safety - Collateral standard: Electromagnetic compatibility - Requirements and tests

IEC 60728-12 (2001-02) Cabled distribution systems for television and sound signals - Part 12: Electromagnetic compatibility of systems

IEC/TR3 61000-1-1 (1992-05) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 1: General - Section 1: Application and interpretation of fundamental definitions and terms - Basic EMC Publication

IEC/TS 61000-1-2 (2001-06) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 1-2: General - Methodology for the achievement of the functional safety of electrical and electronic equipment with regard to electromagnetic phenomena -

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IEC/TR 61000-1-3 (2002-06) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 1-3: General - The effects of high-altitude EMP (HEMP) on civil equipment and systems - Basic EMC Publication

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IEC/TR3 61000-2-1 (1990-05) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 2: Environment - Section1:Description of the environment - Electromagnetic environment for low-frequency conducted disturbances and signalling in public power supply systems

IEC 61000-2-2 (2002-03) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 2-2: Environment - Compatibility levels forlow-frequency conducted disturbances and signalling in public low-voltage power supply systems - Basic EMC Publication

IEC/TR3 61000-2-3 (1992-10) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 2: Environment - Section 3: Description of the environment - Radiated andnon-network-frequency-related conducted phenomena - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-2-4 (2002-06) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 2-4: Environment - Section 4: Compatibility levels in industrial plants for low-frequency conducted disturbances - Basic EMC Publication

IEC/TR2 61000-2-5 (1995-09) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 2: Environment - Section 5: Classification of electromagnetic environments - Basic EMC publication

IEC/TR3 61000-2-6 (1995-09) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 2: Environment - Section 6: Assessment of the emission levels in the power supply of industrial plants as regards low-frequency conducted disturbances

IEC/TR3 61000-2-7 (1998-01) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 2: Environment - Section 7: Low frequency magnetic fields in various environments

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IEC 61000-2-9 (1996-02) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -Part 2: Environment - Section 9: Description of HEMP environment - Radiated disturbance - Basic EMC publication

IEC 61000-2-10 (1998-11) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 2-10: Environment - Description of HEMP environment - Conducted disturbance

IEC 61000-2-11 (1999-10) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 2-11: Environment - Classification of HEMP environments - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-3-2 (2001-10) Consolidated edition Electromagneticcompatibility (EMC) - Part 3-2: Limits - Limits for harmonic current emissions (equipment input current <= 16A per phase)

IEC 61000-3-3 (2002-03) Consolidated edition Electromagneticcompatibility (EMC) - Part 3-3: Limits - Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems, for equipment with rated current <= 16 A per phase and not subject toconditional connection

IEC /TR2 61000-3-4 (1998-10) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-4: Limits - Limitation of emission of harmonic currents in low-voltage power supply systems for equipment with rated current greater than 16 A

IEC/TR2 61000-3-5 (1994-12) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3: Limits - Section 5: Limitation of voltage fluctuations and flicker in low-voltage power supply systems for equipment with rated current greater than 16 A

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IEC/TR3 61000-3-6 (1996-10) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3: Limits - Section 6: Assessment of emission limits for distorting loads in MV and HV power systems - Basic EMC publication

IEC/TR3 61000-3-7 (1996-11) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3: Limits - Section 7: Assessment of emission limits for fluctuating loads in MV and HV power systems - Basic EMC publication

IEC 61000-3-8 (1997-09) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3: Limits - Section 8: Signalling on low-voltage electrical installations - Emission levels, frequency bands and electromagnetic disturbance levels

IEC 61000-3-11(2000-08) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 3-11: Limits - Limitation of voltage changes, voltage fluctuations and flicker in public low-voltage supply systems - Equipment with rated current <= 75 A and subject to conditional connection

IEC 61000-4-1 (2000-04) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)- Part 4-1: Overview of 61000-4 series - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-2 (2001-04) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)- Part 4-2: Testing and measurement techniques - Electrostatic discharge immunity test - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-3 (2002-03) Consolidated EditionElectromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-3: Testing and measurement techniques - Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-4 (1995-01) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques -Section 4: Electrical fast transient/burst immunity test - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-5 (2001-04) Consolidated EditionElectromagnetic compatibility (EMC)- Part 4-5: Testing and measurement techniques - Surge immunity test - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-6 (2001-04) Consolidated EditionElectromagnetic compatibility (EMC)- Part 4-6: Testing and measurement techniques - Immunity to conducted disturbances, induced by radio-frequency fields - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-7 (1991-08) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques -Section 7: General guide on harmonics and interharmonics measurements and instrumentation, for power supply systems and equipment connected thereto

IEC 61000-4-8 (2001-03) Consolidated EditionElectromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-8: Testing and measurement techniques - Power frequency magnetic field immunity test

IEC 61000-4-9 (2001-03) Consolidated EditionElectromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-9: Testing and measurement techniques - Pulse magnetic field immunity test - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-10 (2001-03) Consolidated EditionElectromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-10: Testing and measurement techniques - Damped oscillatory magnetic field immunity test - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-11 (2001-03) Consolidated EditionElectromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-11: Testing and measuring techniques - Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations immunity tests - Basic EMC Publication

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IEC 61000-4-12 (2001-04) Consolidated EditionElectromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-12: Testing and measurement techniques - Oscillatory waves immunity test - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-13 (2002-03) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-13: Testing and measurement techniques -Harmonics and interharmonics including mains signalling at a.c. power port, low frequency immunity tests - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-14 (2002-07) Consolidated Edition Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-14: Testing and measurement techniques - Voltage fluctuation immunity test - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-15 (1997-11) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques -Section 15: Flickermeter - Functional and design specifications - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-16 (2002-07) Consolidated Edition Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-16: Testing and measurement techniques - Test for immunity to conducted, common mode disturbances in the frequency range 0 Hz to 150 kHz - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-17 (2002-07) Consolidated Edition Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-17: Testing and measurement techniques - Ripple on d.c. input power port immunity test - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-23 (2000-10) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-23: Testing and measurement techniques - Test methods for protective devices for HEMP and other radiated disturbances - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-24 (1997-02) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -Part 4: Testing and measurement techniques - Section 24: Test methods for protective devices for HEMP conducted disturbance - Basic EMC Publication

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IEC 61000-4-25 (2001-11) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -Part 4-25: Testing and measurement techniques - HEMP immunity test methods for equipment and systems - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-27 (2000-08) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -Part 4-27: Testing and measurement techniques - Unbalance, immunity test - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-28 (2002-07) Consolidated Edition Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-28: Testing and measurement techniques - Variation of power frequency, immunity test - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-4-29 (2000-08) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 4-29: Testing and measurement techniques - Voltage dips, short interruptions and voltage variations on d.c. input power portimmunity tests - Basic EMC Publication

IEC/TR3 61000-5-1 (1996-12) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 5: Installation and mitigation guidelines - Section 1: General considerations- Basic EMC publication

IEC/TR3 61000-5-2 (1997-11) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 5: Installation and mitigation guidelines - Section 2: Earthing and cabling

IEC/TR 61000-5-3 (1999-07) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 5-3: Installation and mitigation guidelines - HEMP protection concepts - Basic EMC Publication

IEC/TR2 61000-5-4 (1996-08) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 5: Installation and mitigation guidelines - Section 4: Immunity to HEMP - Specifications for protective devices against HEMP radiated disturbance - Basic EMC Publication

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IEC 61000-5-5 (1996-02) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 5: Installation and mitigation guidelines - Section 5: Specification of protective devices for HEMP conducted disturbance - Basic EMC Publication

IEC/TR 61000-5-6 (2002-06) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 5-6: Installation and mitigation guidelines - Mitigation of external EM influences - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-5-7 (2001-01) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 5-7: Installation and mitigation guidelines - Degrees of protection provided by enclosures against electromagnetic disturbances (EM code) - Basic EMC Publication

IEC 61000-6-1 (1997-07) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6: Generic standards - Section 1: Immunity for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments

IEC 61000-6-2 (1999-01) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-2: Generic standards - Immunity for industrial environments

IEC 61000-6-3 (1996-12) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6: Generic standards - Section 3: Emission standard for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments

IEC 61000-6-4 (1997-01) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6: Generic standards - Section 4: Emission standard for industrial environments

IEC/TS 61000-6-5 (2001-07) Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) - Part 6-5: Generic standards - Immunity for power station and substation environments

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IEC 61204-3 (2000-11) Low-voltage power supplies, d.c. output - Part 3: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)

IEC 61326-1 (2000-11) Ed. 1.2 Consolidated Edition Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements

IEC 61543 (1995-04) Residual current-operated protective devices (RCDs) for household and similar use - Electromagnetic compatibility

IEC 61547 (1995-09) Equipment for general lighting purposes - EMC immunity requirements

IEC 61800-3 (1996-06) Adjustable speed electrical power drive systems - Part 3: EMC product standard including specific test methods

IEC/TR3 61917 (1998-06) Cables, cable assemblies and connectors - Introduction to electromagnetic (EMC) screening measurements

IEC 62040-2 (1999-02) Uninterruptible power systems (UPS) - Part 2: Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements

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