Joshua Wiseman wrote: > > Hi group, > > I have a question regarding Harmonics and Flicker of equipment greater > than 16A. I have a supplier who wants to know if he has to comply. I > of coarse led him in the right direction. > > My question though is what is the DOW or DOC of the newer standards: > 61000-3-4 > 1000-3-5 > > I have asked labs and anyone else I can think of short of buying the > standard. I will be buying it in the near future, but I would > appreciate some guidance before then. > > Thanks in advance for the response. > > Josh > > Joshua Wiseman > Product Safety/EMC > Printronix > [mailto:[email protected]]
Dear Josh: Presently these are not standards. They are guides and therefore have no regulatory status within the European Union. Revisions are in process which will make them standards. They are using the parallel voting procedures. The changes are not expected to take effect for at least 2 years. They have limits but allow non-compliance if the customer contacts the Utilites and receives permission to connect. Since you are in the high power range, another interesting emission standard is 61000-3-11 on voltage fluctuations and flicker for </= 75 A. It overlaps 61000-3-2 and 3-4. It is out for a vote as an FDIS. After January 2001 it is a very good idea to at least measure the harmonics and flicker especially if the product is near 16A. If you would like more information or if we can be of assistance, please let me know. We have some very good insight into what is happening in Europe through Combinova AB, Sweden www.combinova.se. Best regards, Eric George Ergonomics, Inc. Product Safety and EMC Test Equipment P.O. Box 964 Southampton, PA 18966 800-862-0102/215-357-5124 Fax 215-364-7582 [email protected] www.ergonomicsusa.com ------------------------------------------- This message is from the IEEE EMC Society Product Safety Technical Committee emc-pstc discussion list. To cancel your subscription, send mail to: [email protected] with the single line: unsubscribe emc-pstc For help, send mail to the list administrators: Jim Bacher: [email protected] Michael Garretson: [email protected] For policy questions, send mail to: Richard Nute: [email protected]
