Gary:
This standard is full of conflicts. Yes it is referenced by 50082-1 but
be careful. It is a product standard and therefore applies to all
products but with varying degrees. Even though it is referenced by
50082 the dates and conditions in EN 61000-3-2 apply. A few broad
statements can be made.
EN 61000-3-2 now applies to products intended to be used in the home
because EC 555-2 has been withdrawn for new products. It applies to
little else until 1 Jan 2001. Products utilizing power below 75 W are
exempt but this changes in 1999 to 50 W. Professional products and
products with special wave shapes using more than 1000W are exempt while
home products above 1000W are not. A proposal has been endorsed by the
IEC Committee of Action which would allow higher limits for professional
information technology equipment utilizing more than 600 W.
A long article and a flow chart would be needed to cover all products.
The flow chart in 61000-3-2 is pretty good. If anyone has a specific
question on their product or the standard feel free to call me at 610
648 3653 or use my email address.
Dave George
Unisys Corp.
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From: Gary McInturff [SMTP:[email protected]]
Sent: Thursday, July 02, 1998 11:18 AM
To: 'emc-pstc list server'
Subject: EN61000-3-2 Harmonics testing < 16 amps ITE equipment
I have conflicting information on the above requirement. It is
my
impression that this test has begun to be adopted as part of the
EN50082-1 1997 with a requirement transition period of 2years.
Anybody
know the current status?
Thanks
Gary McInturff
Packet Engines
