What is BS EN 50529-1 - EMC network standard about?
BS EN 50529 is a series on EMC network standards. The goal of EMC is the correct operation of different equipment in a common electromagnetic environment. BS EN 50529-1 specifies requirements for emissions originating from within wire-line telecommunication networks using telephone wires and the immunity of those networks, including their in-premises extensions by references to harmonised EMC product standards and other standards with EMC requirements in combination with good engineering practice, when installed and operated as intended. BS EN 50529-1 covers the frequency range of 9 kHz to 400 GHz. The assessment of a network needs to be performed only in the frequency ranges where limits are defined in the relevant product standards.
Note: The emission limits set in BS EN 50529-1 do not apply to the wanted emissions from embedded radio links within the network.
Who is BS EN 50529-1 - EMC network standard for?
BS EN 50529-1 on EMC network standards is useful for:
- Telecommunication component manufacturers
- Telecommunication equipment manufacturers
- Design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 50529-1 - EMC network standard?
Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) is the ability of electrical equipment and systems to function acceptably in their electromagnetic environment, by limiting the unintentional generation, propagation and reception of electromagnetic energy which may cause unwanted effects such as electromagnetic interference (EMI) or even physical damage in operational equipment. BS EN 50529-1 is part of the multi-part EMC standard that specifies limits and methods of measurement for emissions emanating from wire-line telecommunication networks and immunity of those networks by means of references to harmonised product standards in combination with good engineering practice.
Assuming that apparatus meet the EMC requirements defined in the applicable EMC product standards a network or a network segment using telephone wires is deemed to be compliant with the BS EN 50529-1. BS EN 50529-1 states that all apparatus when first connected directly to the network or network segment meets the requirements defined in the version of EMC product standards listed in BS EN 50529-1 applicable when that apparatus was placed on the market, for both emission and immunity considering the properties of the network or network segment. The apparatus is installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions and the network or network segment has been built, configured, and maintained according to good engineering practice to achieve electromagnetic compatibility and this practice is documented. Examples of good engineering practices meeting the criteria above are given in BS EN 50529-1. Using BS EN 50529-1 you can specify requirements for emissions originating from within wire-line telecommunication networks using telephone wires and the immunity of those networks.
