What is BS EN 55014-2 - Electromagnetic compatibility for household appliances?
BS EN 55014-2 is the second part of the European standard series that establishes uniform requirements for the electromagnetic immunity of domestic equipment.
BS EN 55014-2 is a part of CISPR 14 deals with the electromagnetic immunity of appliances and similar apparatus for household and similar purposes that use electricity, as well as electric toys and electric tools, the rated voltage of the apparatus being not more than 250 V for single-phase apparatus to be connected to phase and neutral, and 480 V for other apparatus.
Apparatus not intended for household use, but which nevertheless may require the immunity level, such as apparatus intended to be used by laymen in shops, in light industry and on farms, are within the scope of BS EN 55014-2, as far as they are included in CISPR 14-1. In addition, the following are also included in the scope of BS EN 55014-2:
- Microwave ovens for domestic use and catering
- Cooking hobs and cooking ovens, heated by means of r.f. energy
- (Single- and multiple-zone) induction cooking appliances
- Appliances for personal care equipped with radiators in the range from UV (Ultraviolet) to IR, inclusive (this includes visible light)
- Power supplies and battery chargers provided with or intended for apparatus within the scope of BS EN 55014-2
Note: BS EN 55014-2 does not apply to:
- Equipment for lighting purposes
- Apparatus designed exclusively for heavy industrial purposes
- Apparatus intended to be part of the fixed electrical installation of buildings (such as fuses, circuit breakers, cables, and switches)
- Apparatus intended to be used in locations where special electromagnetic conditions prevail, such as the presence of high electromagnetic fields (for example in the vicinity of a broadcast transmitting station), or where high pulses occur on the power network (such as in a power generator station)
- Radio and television receivers, audio and video equipment, and electronic music instruments other than toys
- Medical electrical appliances
- Personal computers and similar equipment other than toys
- Radio transmitters
- Apparatus designed to be used exclusively in vehicles
- Babies' surveillance systems
Who is BS EN 55014-2 - Electromagnetic compatibility for household appliances for?
BS EN 55014-2 on the electromagnetic compatibility for household appliances can be used by:
- Household appliance and electric tool manufacturers
- EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility) compliance and design engineers
- Purchasing departments in the domestic appliance sector
- Test labs
- Large retailers of household appliances and electric tools
Why should you use BS EN 55014-2 - Electromagnetic compatibility for household appliances?
A home appliance also referred to as a domestic appliance, an electric appliance or a household appliance is a machine that helps in household functions such as cooking, cleaning and food preservation.
BS EN 55014-2 on the electromagnetic compatibility for household appliances sets out guidelines for test specifications of immunity for appliances and similar household apparatus that use electricity, as well as electric toys and tools. The rated voltage of the apparatus must not be more than 250V for single phase apparatus, to be connected to phase and neutral, and 480V for other apparatus.
The intention of BS EN 55014-2 is to establish uniform requirements for the electromagnetic immunity of the equipment.
The use of BS EN 55014-2 will help ensure that household appliances and tools do not cause interference to radio reception.
What is changed since the last update?
BS EN 55014-2:2015 supersedes BS EN 55014-2:1997+A2:2008.
BS EN 55014-2:2015 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 55014-2:1997+A2:2008. These include:
- 5.3 and 5.4: The tables for tests at d.c. power ports according to IEC 61000-4-6 are aligned with the generic standards and are the same for 5.3 and 5.4
- 5.3 and 5.4: For EUT with single mains cable and no other cable, the test set-up as shown in Figure 2 shall be used. The set-up as described in Annex F of IEC 61000-4-6:2013 shall not be used
- 5.5: The IEC 61000-4-22 has been introduced as an alternative method for testing radiated immunity
- 5.6: No line-to-earth surges are applied to products which do not have provision for connection to earth
