THE GENERIC STANDARD

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A generic standard based on environment of use

The Residential, Commercial and Light Industrial Environment Generic Standard is for products meant to be used in the environment the standard title names, and are intended for sale to the general public. They also are products for which no Product Specific or Product Family standard exists. There is a basic rule of thumb that says these standards have a bit more stringent emissions test limits, while having not as severe immunity test levels as products that would be used in a heavy industrial environment.

The required tests are listed within the generic standard and will give a presumption of conformity with the particular essential requirements.

THE TESTS COVER;

  • Radiated and conducted emissions (61000-6-3)
  • Power frequency magnetic field (61000-6-1)
  • Radio frequency electromagnetic field (61000-6-1)
  • Radio frequency common mode conducted (61000-6-1)
  • Electrostatic discharge (61000-6-1)
  • Electrical fast transients, (61000-6-1)
  • Power input/output surge (61000-6-1)
  • Voltage dips and interruptions (61000-6-1)

The generic standard provides the limits; application and applicability of the given test, but the methods for performing a particular test are found within other basic standards.EN (European Norm) 61000-6-3: Emissions and EN 61000-6-1: Immunity encompasses the Generic product family for the Residential, Commercial and Light Industrial Environments. These standards, when coupled with AC Harmonics and Flicker where applicable, give the presumption of conformity to the essential requirements of the EMC directive 2004/108/EC.

The applicable versions are listed on EMC Directive list of harmonized standards published on the European Commission web site.

REF:

  • EN 61000-6-1:2007 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -Part 6-1: Generic standards -Immunity for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments (IEC 61000-6-1:2005)

  • EN 61000-6-3:2007 Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) -Part 6-3: Generic standards -Emission standard for residential, commercial and light-industrial environments (IEC 61000-6-3:2006)

  • “Blue Guide” Guide to the implementation of Directives Based on New Approach and Global Approach.